Product Details
- Rich European cordovan calfskin and soft deerskin
- Fashion bal (balmoral) oxford construction
- Injected comfort insole
- Full leather sole
- Handmade in Spain
- The most versatile Postdam colorway
- Handmade in Spain
- SKU: POSTDAM 16409 BLACK
Note that the Postdam fits generously - order a half size down if you typically fall between sizes.
Every formal wardrobe needs one black lace-up that can handle anything from a Monday board meeting to a black-tie wedding, and the Mezlan Postdam is built to be that shoe. As a fashion bal oxford, its closed-lacing balmoral construction reads sharper and more formal than a standard derby, and the combination of rich European cordovan-finished calfskin and soft deerskin gives the classic black colorway real texture instead of flat, single-material shine.
An injected comfort insole and full leather sole keep the fit and craftsmanship consistent, and the whole shoe is handmade in Spain. At $350, the Postdam undercuts comparable balmoral oxfords from luxury brands ($475-$625) while delivering genuine European leather and real handcraft.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Postdam black dress shoe made of?
A: The Postdam features a combination upper of rich European cordovan-finished calfskin and soft deerskin in black, an injected comfort insole, and a full leather sole. It-s handmade in Spain.
Q: What is a bal (balmoral) oxford, and how is it different from a derby?
A: A balmoral oxford uses closed lacing, where the eyelet facings are stitched under the vamp, creating a sleeker, more formal look than a derby-s open-laced construction.
Q: Does the Mezlan Postdam run true to size?
A: No - the Postdam runs generously. Mezlan and Arrowsmith Shoes recommend ordering a half size down if you typically fall between two sizes.
Q: Is the black Postdam appropriate for black-tie events?
A: Yes. The balmoral oxford-s closed-lacing construction is one of the most formal lace-up silhouettes in men-s dress footwear, making it well-suited to black-tie and formal business occasions.
Q: What sizes are available for the black Postdam?
A: Black is the widest-ranging Postdam colorway, available in Medium width from size 7 through size 17, including half sizes.