One small mark. That is the whole story.
New, unworn shoes with a single cosmetic mark, at a plainly lower price.
Why we sell Imperfects at all
A 1919 house does not bin a good shoe over a scuff, and it does not pretend the scuff is not there. We grade it, say so plainly, and price it accordingly.
A mark, not a fault
Every Imperfect pair is new and unworn with one small cosmetic mark: a scuff from handling, a crease from trying on, a shade of finish that did not pass our first grade. The construction is untouched. Most marks disappear with the first polish; the price difference does not.
Identical underneath
The Guildhall Imperfect is the same capped Oxford that sells at full price on this site today: the same tan calf, the same construction, the same box. You are paying less for a mark most people will never find.
The Outlet is small on purpose
Alongside the Guildhall sit the Wilms derby and the Lucan semi-brogue, each Imperfect for the same honest reason. When a size sells through it is gone: these are graded pairs, not a permanent line.
Excellent shoes
Superb value and quality. Delighted that I have found JW.
Guildhall Capped Oxfords, Imperfect
- Free UK delivery on every order, 1 to 2 working days
- Free returns: a QR code at the Post Office, no printer needed
- Checkout with Shop Pay, PayPal or Google Pay
- The same Oxford sells at full price on this site today
The right size, first time
Whole UK sizes only
No half sizes to second-guess.
Free 30-day returns
Not right? Send them back within 30 days.
Free UK delivery
Tracked, from Northamptonshire, at no charge.
A real person to call
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 01933 410584.
The rest of the Outlet
Every pair here is new and unworn with a single cosmetic mark, sold at a plainly lower price.
