Timberland Wodehouse Oxfords | Footwear Review

Timberland Wodehouse Oxfords: An In-Depth Look at One of the Most Versatile Men’s Shoes

Surprised Timberland Has its Own Dress Shoe Line?

This is the Timberland Wodehouse Oxfords full-length review. It’s hard to come across a vintage looking Oxford dress shoe that works for both your business suit and your everyday casual outfit. The Timberland Wodehouse Oxford fits the bill. What looks like some engineer’s worn out dress shoes brings you one the most unique shoes currently out there. I recently bought two styles of the Wodehouses and I can tell you they are some of the most comfortable shoes I’ve owned. Here’s a few reasons why I rock these Timberlands every day.

How Comfortable are the Timberland Wodehouse Oxfords?

One of the biggest highlights about this classic shoe is the larger toe-box area. It’s wide, but fits comfortably snug. Most people will usually feel pretty cramped around the balls of their feet due to the narrow width of most dress shoes initially. However, the Timberland Wodehouse Oxford fixes that by giving you just the right amount of space to wiggle your toes around without keeping your foot from flopping around within. A flexible strap connected to the sides of the tongue helps to keep your feet comfortably in position. With this in mind you’ll probably notice that a size down will fit you better as the shoe runs a tad bit on the larger side. The first thing you’ll notice after trying on the right size? Instant comfort. 

Another major highlight about the shoe is the outsole. As you’ll notice it doesn’t come with much of a back heel like most wingtips and oxford dress shoes do. As a result, your foot will lay much flatter and closer to the ground. I think this is what adds to the comfort level of this shoe.

If you trace the back part of the shoe up to the front you will notice that it curves upwards, producing an almost see-saw like affect as you stroll around in the shoes. This however puts less strain on the back of you heel and divides up the pressure, while putting the majority of your weight on the balls of your feet. The result is less strain and more comfort for the long periods of time each time you wear the oxfords each day.

Is this Distressed Shoe Style in Fashion?

Looking at the shoe from a distance there will probably be a few thoughts that come up in your head. One will most likely be… these look worn out or too distressed. Not so much the story here. The leather is of Horween quality, some of the best quality leather that you’ll come across today. The thinness of the leather has also been skillfully weathered down, to give it its softness and customized look. When you actually try one on in person you’ll see just how genuinely soft the leather is on the outside and inside. Each shoe being finished differently will also give it a unique feel and look that fits to your liking.

As for the worn out look, it may not seem like a style for you at first, but it grows on you the more you wear it around. You’ll see why so many magazines list it as both a business and casual shoe. Some detailed aesthetics were also brought into mind when designing the shoe. Looking at the cap toe lining you’ll see that its not fully complete on either shoe. Two thirds will stretch across on one end, with the other third finishing the cap toe lining on the other. A surprisingly nice detail Timberland embedded into this shoe.

Final Thoughts on the Timberland Wodehouse Oxfords

You might be thinking, “What do I dress these guys up with?” It’s actually quite simple. As mentioned before it can float both ways with your wardrobe. Dress it up with a standard business suit and feel confident in sticking out with a unique looking shoe that still portrays professionalism. Dress it down with your casual after work attire or going-out night attire. Jeans and khakis will all work with this shoe, especially the black. No matter what situation you wear them in you’ll always be found to be having a strong fashion sense.

Last thought that may still make you question these shoes. Are they resole-able? That answer is a yes. Take them to your local cobbler and you’ll be right back to the first day you bought them.