What’s the difference between derby and oxford shoes?

Oxford shoes have a closed lacing system where the eyelet tabs are sewn beneath the vamp, giving them a sleeker and more formal look.

Derby shoes, on the other hand, have an open lacing system with the eyelet tabs sewn over the vamp, making them more casual and comfortable.

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