The New Saddle Shoe

Saddle shoes are traditionally oxford shoes with a saddle-shaped panel in the middle of the shoe. Typically constructed of white buckskin with a red or black saddle strap stitched across the vamp. Originally made for racquet sports the ‘saddle’ was a reinforcement used to support the foot during sprints. The shoes eventually caught on with golfers in the 1930’s before gaining wider popularity in the 1950’s. For many people saddle shoes are still synonymous with grandpa’s, golf or preppy style – these are not those shoes.

Above from left to right: Opening Ceremony M9 Saddle Shoe In Cream/Black $290.00 From Opening Ceremony
Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Denim & Leather Saddle Shoes $400.00 From Opening Ceremony

Top row left to right:
Hiroshi Tsubouch Saddle Sneaker In Camel $410.00 From Très Bien Shop
Hiroshi Tsubouch Saddle Sneaker In Navy $410.00 From Très Bien Shop
Hiroshi Tsubouch Two Tone Saddle Shoe In Brown $600.00 From Très Bien Shop

Bottom row from left to right:
Bass Burlington Perforated Leather Saddle Oxford Shoes $90.00 From Urban Outfitters
Hawkings McGill Leather Chmbray Oxford $78.000 From Urban Outfitters