Benchgrade plaintoe balmoral
Out of stock
SKU
811
Plaintoe balmoral design, the only black shoe you'll ever need. Even more formal than a captoe, the plaintoe balmoral is the only shoe that can be worn with both a tuxedo and a conventional suit. Appropriate for black tie, job interviews, funerals, and everyday city wear.
This design is surprisingly rare. One of the only other makers of plaintoe balmorals is Alden, though, as depicted in Photo 6, our last is more elegant.
Classic, yet sleek, round toe last. Traditional English design and styling. Full-grain Italian calfskin. Goodyear-welted construction. Channeled soles. Beveled waist. We guarantee the quality rivals shoes twice its price.
Made at our benchgrade shoemaker, these shoes use different lasts than our handgrade line.
Sizes are industry standard. As with all our products, returns are accepted.
This design is surprisingly rare. One of the only other makers of plaintoe balmorals is Alden, though, as depicted in Photo 6, our last is more elegant.
Classic, yet sleek, round toe last. Traditional English design and styling. Full-grain Italian calfskin. Goodyear-welted construction. Channeled soles. Beveled waist. We guarantee the quality rivals shoes twice its price.
Made at our benchgrade shoemaker, these shoes use different lasts than our handgrade line.
Sizes are industry standard. As with all our products, returns are accepted.
| Last | Benchgrade |
|---|---|
| Material | Italian leather |
We're discontinuing all of our dress shoes, and discounting them by $100 (website prices already reflect this price cut). This means we won't be restocking them. When they sell out, they'll be gone forever.
While our shoes are superb, have received excellent reviews, and are some of the best value-for-money on the market, they just take up too much space in our warehouse.
We will accept returns on shoes, under our usual return policy.
Leather care
Quick care routine
After every wear. If the shoes have not been worn, then do once a month, to keep the leather moist.
- 1. Remove dust with dusting brush
- 2. Apply Saphir Renovateur with chamois cloth
- 3. Wait 15 minutes
- 4. Use the chamois cloth to buff the Renovateur to a shine
Deep care routine
- 1. Remove dust with dusting brush
- 2. Apply Saphir Renovateur with chamois cloth
- 3. Wait 15 minutes
- 4. Apply Saphir Creme 1925 cream with chamois cloth
- 5. Wait 15 minutes
- 6. Apply Saphir Pate de Luxe polish with polishing brush
Suede care
The only regular care needed for suede is to remove dust with a dusting brush.
If the suede becomes soiled, use Saphir Omni'Nettoyant suede cleaner or Saphir Gommadin suede eraser.
Sneaker care
Use only the quick care routine above. Do not use the deep care routine as sneaker leather should not be treated with cream and polish.-
Hardwood shoe treesAs low as $45 -
Saphir Creme 1925 creamAs low as $20 -
Saphir Pate de Luxe polishAs low as $11
We accept returns on unused items within 60 days of the date the item was delivered. Items must be in resellable condition. Please contact us first.
Items may be tried on but we cannot accept returns on items that have been worn longer than that. Washed items cannot be returned.
Free US return shipping
For customers in the US, we'll send you a prepaid return shipping label.
International return shipping
For customers outside the US, see returns page.