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"Absolutely the most comfortable pair of shoes I own"
Our Benson wholecut has a sleek silhouette and slightly chiselled toe. Perhaps the ultimate dress shoe for shoe lovers, it is formal, subtle and beautiful. This beautiful deep plum finish adds a splash of colour and interest to lift any suit.
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| Country | Delivery |
| UK | 1-2 days |
| EU | 2-5 days |
| US & Canada | 2-5 days |
| Australia & NZ | 5-8 days |
| Other | 5-10 days |
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Thomas Bird fits fairly true to size. Not sure? Please tell us what size and brands you normally wear and we'll be happy to help. Contact us.
| Europe | UK | USA | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 7 | 24 |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 25 |
| 41 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
| 42 | 8 | 9 | 27 |
| 43 | 9 | 10 | 28 |
| 44 | 10 | 11 | 29 |
| 45 | 11 | 12 | 29.5 |
| 46 | 12 | 13 | 30.5 |
| 47 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 31 |
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Benson is a sleek formal dress shoe cut from a single piece of leather, which makes it unique and exquisite.
It has the traditional closed Oxford lacing and an elegant chiselled toe shape showcasing Italian craftsmanship and attention to detail. The Benson in plum is a bold choice showing individuality and confidence whilst still maintaining a refined, sophisticated look.
The Benson wholecut is the ultimate dress shoe and is a perfect accessory for those occasions when style and attitude matter. Its subtle, simple elegance balances perfectly a sharp suit or evening wear, and its simplicity enables you to really showcase contrasting colours in your outfit.
The Benson in plum definitely makes a statement and can be worn with contrasting suit colours like blues and soft greens.
The sole is stitched onto the upper using a traditional and refined Italian method called Blake stitching. This allows the sole to be easily replaced when it eventually wears but we've used a rubber insert as well, to aid longevity and grip.
There is a 25mm genuine-leather stacked heel, with brass pins and a rubber piece, again for longer wear and better grip. There is also a ‘gentleman’s corner’, a small bevel that reduces snagging of the heel on your trousers. We've even added an embossed Thomas Bird logo in the waist of the sole too, a distinctive feature of our brand.
We work with the finest Italian artisan shoemakers who showcase their expertise in cutting, shaping, stitching and dying leathers, skilled crafts that have been handed down through the generations.
With attention to detail being paramount, leathers are carefully selected by weight and pliability and cut to form the pattern to fit the last. Then several stages of dying, polishing and burnishing create the depth and richness of the unique plum colour.
Italy is renowned for the quality and style innovation of its beautiful leathers and components used in the shoemaking process.
It has a strong and well-deserved reputation as the home of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail and we want nothing less for our Thomas Bird collection.
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