PLACIDO OXFORD

The suede is noticeably soft and water-resistant, which gives me peace of mind wearing them on slightly damp mornings. They look just as sharp with my chinos as they do with my office trousers.

Wore these through a drizzle on my walk to the office and the suede stayed dry, which I honestly didn't expect. The Italian construction feels solid too, no break-in period at all.

The suede is genuinely water-resistant — got caught in a drizzle walking to dinner and they wiped clean with no marks. Closed lacing keeps them looking sharp enough for the office but I've worn them with jeans all week too.