Oxford Brogues Women Patent Black

A pair of brogues are a key element for any wardrobe, so it was important we got ours right.

We’ve gone for a full wingtip brogue that has its uppers cut with sweeping lines down the side of a classic Oxford silhouette.

A lot of attention needs to go into making “good” brogue shoes.

The Italian vegan leather uppers (made with 69% bio-based content) have been skived at the edges where the pieces have been stitched together, helping them stay flush to the lines of the shoe allowing the pattern to flow smoothly. The edges have been finely cut with a saw tooth edge.

The fleur-de-lis pattern on the toes has been properly made with holes that go right through the uppers to create a striking appearance. The toes have been burnished with dark polish to add character. The outsoles have stitching details and wood effect 2.5cm heels in a colour to compliment the uppers.

Throughout the rest of our Oxford Brogues, you’ll find the same things you can expect from all WVS footwear. The outsoles are just flexible enough (not stiff, and not too flexible), are durable, grippy and have been finished with a WVS emboss.

Inside you will find two types of vegan suede, making them comfy to wear and improving breathability. The insoles have stitching details and deep squishy insoles made from recycled materials.

• Italian vegan leather uppers made with 69% bio-based content.
• A full wingtip brogue that has its uppers cut with sweeping lines down the side of a classic Oxford silhouette.
• The outsoles have stitching details and wood effect 2.5cm heels in a colour to compliment the uppers.
• Inside you will find two types of vegan suede, making them comfy to wear and improving breathability.
• The insoles have stitching details and deep squishy insoles made from recycled materials.

Ethics & Sustainability

• This product is certified carbon-neutral
• It's delivered to you through our carbon-neutral supply chain in paper and cardboard packaging
• Use our return to recycle service when this product's at its end of life
• Always and forever vegan
• Made in Portugal

Source: Shop Like You Give a Damn

Will's Vegan Store launched in 2012 as a vegan shoe company. Since then, they've moved into fashion and other products as well.

The brand continuously reflects on it's operations to see where they can do better. 

Eco-friendly: The majority of items are made from vegan leather alternatives. Some are still plastic-based (PU/PE), but since 2017 they've introduced more biobased and recycled materials into their vegan leather. They have created a sneaker that's fully biodegradable and are certified carbon neutral.

Extra cool is that they have a take back scheme, where you can send back your old shoes to be recycled into outsoles for new Will Vegan's Shoes.

Vegan: As the name suggest, Will's is a completely vegan brand. It's PETA-approved.

Fair & local production: Will's Vegan produces in factories in Portugal and Italy, of which some are part of the Fair Wear Foundation.