Having said that, I wear mine with leggings or skinny jeans and trousers or tights that don’t have a toe-seam. They are very comfortable, your feet do no sweat nor do they get cold if you wear them anytime during mild fall weather. I can wear mine barefoot as well as they are real leather and very comfortable. You get great support plus the height of a heel, and no toe pinching.

Brilliant, wish I could afford them all!

If I were going to wear an oxford style (doubtful), I’d go with a true vintage style from Remix. They’re made on authentic lasts from the 1930s and 1940s and are amazingly comfortable. The “Kate” is one open-toe style I’d actually consider, because it balances the peep toe with a slingback:
http://www.remixvintageshoes.com/
They cost considerably more than Aerosoles, but they’re much better made, too.

And I don’t get why they’re back for fall. You can’t wear them in the rain! Not that the entire fashion world revolves around Seattle weather….

Besides, I have cankles. Sad but true. My inherited German farm girl legs could NEVER pull these off.

I hope everyone’s a little kinder to the closed-toe bootie because it can be a practical shoe. I’m not sure yet, but it might make my seasons “must have” list. I have two pairs and my fussy feet are happy. They’re mainstream this season and heel heights are lower. It’s a goodie.