what is a cap toe shoe

 

A cap toe shoe is a type of footwear worn mostly by men that features a separate piece of leather on the top of the shoe's toe. The strap, or tongue, sits just under the wearer's ankle with an upper piece of leather tied to it to secure. 

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These shoes are typically considered more formal than other men's dress shoes and may be used for both casual and formal wear.

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The name "cap" is often used as a reference to the high "fedora-style" crown that these shoes have underneath their straps at the back. They can also be called "buckleless shoes".

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These shoes can be seen on men in many different fields and situations. Doctors, lawyers, police officers (particularly in Europe), students, and businessmen are just a few of the men who wear these shoes. They can be worn while out on a date or while wearing a tuxedo at an event.

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Cap toe shoes are very similar to wingtip shoes except that the tongue of the shoe wraps around the ankle instead of being stitched down over it. The shoe strap is also notched down from the top to add accent to this style of shoe.

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Men's cap toe shoes can be found with many different features that are generally less preferred for women's dress shoes (such as square toes). 

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This is because men's shoes are typically made to be more durable since the average man spends more time walking and standing than women.

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Choosing a pair of cap toe shoes can be difficult because there are thousands of different styles available. Men who wear these shoes regularly should have multiple pairs to match different outfits.

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These fashion statements can also be mixed and matched to create unique looks often referred to as "mix-matched." For example, a pair of brown custom loafers with a brown belt and gold buckles on the strap may look very fashionable with a black tuxedo but not so good with a pair of khaki pants.

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Sometimes, a pair of cap toe shoes may be worn with a unique shoe accessory such as the oxford. The oxford is a common men's dress shoe and is usually made to look like an Oxford (or Penny) loafer.

 It has a distinct round toe and thick, curved heel that starts at the ball of the foot, continuing upward as it curls up towards the ankle.

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The oxford style can also be worn with suit trousers and can help to balance out formal looks with more casual ones. For example, if you wore a pair of black dress shoes with khaki pants, the oxford navy color would visually bring down the look making it more appropriate for everyday wear.

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Other men's dress shoes that may look good with cap toe shoes include brogues, derby shoes, and kick-scooters.

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Advantages: Cap toe shoes are a very versatile pair of shoes that can be worn in many different situations and can be worn with almost anything. They are an especially great choice for professionals who spend a lot of time on their feet.

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Disadvantages: For some men, wearing cap toe shoes may be seen as tacky or old fashioned. Many people do not like the sight of their feet because they do not want to show their ankles.

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