Distressed Oxfords

I really liking the look of distressed leather shoes, especially in a nice pair of brown oxfords. Like an old piece of antique furniture the scratches and blemishes holds the history of the shoes. I still look after my battle worn oxfords. I care for them by using shoe trees, and shoe cream if needed. A darker polish or shoe cream helps to bring out the scratches and blemishes. I would shy away from wearing them with a suit, but they look good with an odd jacket and jeans. They are particularly good with tweed, as they give you that - just got back from the family estate look. Some people will buy a pair of new shoes and distress them on purpose, this seems a little strange to me. It has to be cheaper to resole an old pair, than destroy a new pair. So dont throw out your old oxfords, just wear them in more. A good game of soccer in the mud will work wonders on them. When you can pass them off as something you have had for half your life, they are done to perfection. Though it even better, if you can keep them going for half your life.