Product Details
- Burnished Antique Honey Tumbled Grain Calfskin
- XL Extralight® Soles
- Split-Toe Detail
- Glove Leather Lined
- All-Day Comfort
- Handcrafted in Mexico
- Complimentary U.S. Shipping
- SKU: WEMBLEY II ANT HONEY
There's a particular kind of fatigue that comes from a full day in a traditional leather-soled dress shoe - the stiffness that never quite works itself out, the weight that makes the last hour of a long day feel longer. The Wembley II was built to solve that problem directly, without asking you to give up the leather construction a proper dress shoe calls for.
The upper is tumbled grain calfskin, burnished for depth and finished in antique honey - a warm, golden-brown tone with the kind of tonal variation that flat, unburnished leather can't replicate. The split-toe detail, a seam running down the center of the toe box, adds a distinctive, slightly rugged character to the silhouette, set against clean, open blucher-style lacing. A glove leather lining keeps the interior soft against the foot from the first wear.
The real difference is underfoot. Alan Payne's XL extralight® soles trade the weight and rigidity of a traditional leather sole for something closer to a running shoe's cushioning and flex, without sacrificing the genuine leather upper and hand-finished detailing a serious dress shoe demands. The result is a shoe that looks entirely at home in a business-casual office and feels, by the end of the day, like you never changed out of sneakers.
Handcrafted in Mexico, the Wembley II brings genuine hybrid comfort technology to a price that sits comfortably alongside the established players in this category, without asking you to compromise on leather quality to get there.
Wear it with chinos for a business-casual office day that doesn't let up, or with dark denim on a weekend that calls for more walking than sitting. The Wembley II was built for exactly those days.
FAQs
Is the Wembley II an oxford or a blucher?
The Wembley II features open, blucher-style lacing, distinct from a true closed-lace oxford. "Split toe blucher oxford" is sometimes used loosely in retail to describe formal-leaning lace-up shoes generally, but the Wembley II's construction places it in the blucher (or derby) family rather than the strictly formal oxford category.
What are XL extralight® soles?
XL extralight is Alan Payne's proprietary lightweight sole construction, designed to deliver noticeably better cushioning, flexibility, and reduced weight compared to a traditional leather dress-shoe sole - similar in concept to the hybrid "sneaker comfort" sole technologies used by other footwear brands, while retaining a genuine leather upper and classic dress-shoe silhouette.
What is a split toe?
A split toe features a visible seam running down the center of the toe box, dividing it into two panels. It's a design detail that adds texture and a slightly more rugged, casual character to an otherwise classic silhouette.
How formal is the Wembley II?
The Wembley II sits comfortably in business-casual territory - dressier than a sneaker, but more relaxed than a true formal oxford, thanks to its split-toe detail and comfort-forward sole construction. It's well suited to offices with a relaxed dress code or all-day wear where comfort matters as much as polish.
Are the Wembley II shoes true to size?
The Wembley II is built on Alan Payne's standard last. If you typically wear a wide or narrow width in other dress shoe brands, we recommend contacting our team before ordering.
Where is the Wembley II made?
The Wembley II is handcrafted in Mexico.
How should I care for burnished tumbled grain calfskin?
Wipe down with a soft, dry cloth after wear, and condition every few months with a leather cream suited to burnished finishes. The tumbled grain is naturally forgiving of light scuffs, which helps the shoe age well with regular use.