Plain Toe Blucher Black Antique
Shipping policy
Domestic Shipping
All orders placed before 1 PM EST will ship the same day. Orders placed after 2 PM EST will ship the next day. Pre-order/backorder items will ship as they become available.
Standard, Rush, and Next Business Day packages are sent via US Postal Service or UPS, depending on the shipping address and package size. Most orders up to two pairs of shoes or one boot ship via US Postal Service. Most larger orders ship via UPS. When shipping to a PO Box, APO/FPO or US Territory, packages are sent via US Postal Service Priority Mail. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and APO/FPO addresses will take additional time.
Standard Delivery FREE
Free standard shipping for all continental U.S. orders for the orders over $50. Standard Shipping transit times are usually 2-4 days for the East Coast, 3-8 days for the West Coast*. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, US Territories and APO/FPO addresses take additional time. Pre-order/backorder items will ship as they become available.
Expedited Delivery
Packages arrive within 2-3 business days, provided order is placed before 1 PM (ET). Not available for items shipping to PO Boxes, U.S. Territories and APO/FPO addresses. Pre-order/backorder items will ship as they become available.
Next Business Day Delivery*
Packages arrive within 1 business day, provided order is placed before 1 PM (ET). Not available for items shipping to PO Boxes, U.S. Territories and APO/FPO addresses. Pre-order/backorder items will ship as they become available.
Sales Tax, VAT, GST (US & Canada)
Orders shipping to FL will be charged sales tax. GST of 5% will be added to all orders shipping to Canada.
International Shipping
International Shipments are shipped via FedEx, UPS, or DHL depending on destination. Delivery times vary depending on the destination country, but 5-10 business days is typical. Shipping rates shown on the website do not include local duties or taxes, except when shipping to Canada in which case duties are included.
International Shipping Rates
International shipping rates will be a flat fee of $59. GST of 5% will be added to all orders shipping to Canada. Prices & shipping rates to do not include duties or import taxes. Please determine locally what charges may apply as they will be collected by the appropriate local authority.
Expedited International Delivery
Prices for Expedited International Deliver vary depending on the destination. Packages arrive within 7 business days, provided order is placed before 1 PM (ET). Not available for items shipping to PO Boxes and APO/FPO addresses. Pre-order/backorder items will ship as they become available.
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Exceptions: CANADA - Shipments to CANADA do not pay duties, only GST as appropriate.
Sales Tax, VAT, GST (Canada)
GST of 5% will be added to all orders shipping to Canada.
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Description
Classic Plain Toe Blucher Italian dress shoes in Black. The Plain Toe Blucher Black Antique is made from specially selected calfskin leather styled with a sleek, clean shoe front, five eyelets, and a stacked leather heel. All Ace Marks shoes benefit from a durable blake flex construction with leather soles and waxed dress shoe laces.
A shoe that exhibits unparalleled functionality and durability, the Plain Toe Blucher Black Antique works on multiple levels. Fully recraftable, it is designed with comfort in mind and fits with precision. All Ace Marks footwear is shipped free-of-charge to the US and eligible for our Buyback program.
Key features:
- Black lace-up plain toe dress shoe
- Classic plain toe Blucher shoe with closed lace-up front
- Supple calfskin leather lining and insole
- Leather sole with non-marking rubber studs
- Blake Flex Construction with replaceable soles
- Classic elegant timeless Blucher dress shoes
- Hand-crafted in Italy
- Italian craftsmanship quality plain toe Blucher
As a premium supplier of fine Italian dress shoes for men, Ace Marks is committed to customer satisfaction. We are the only luxury brand that provides a buy back guarantee on all sold footwear. When you make a selection from our online catalogue you are given the option to post back your old Ace Marks and receive a $50 credit towards the purchase of a new full-priced pair. Social engagement is important to us and as a partner of Career Gear, a leading national organization helping men in need, we donate used shoes to help men get back on their feet and re-enter the workforce. All orders in the USA are subject to Free shipping.
Specs
Blucher Louis Dress Shoe Specifications
- Full-grain Italian calf skin leather upper sourced from small batch artisans
- Supple calf-skin lining from heel to toe
- Leather outsole with sealed stitch channels
- Low pressure last
- Cushioned leather insole
- Hand dyed & burnished
- Standard D width
- Handcrafted in Italy
- Blake Flex Construction for extra flexibility (resoleable)
FAQ
How can I be sure Ace Marks shoes will fit properly?
To ensure a good fit, see our Ace Marks < href="/pages/size-guide">size guide
Will the plain toe blucher dress shoe in black antique be able to stand everyday wear?
The plain toe blucher black antique, like all is built tough enough to wear every day with minimal wear.
How can I tell an Oxford from a Blucher?
Blucher dress shoes have lace flaps that don’t touch at all. Oxford lace flaps touch at the bottom and separate toward the top. Oxfords are considered more formal than Bluchers.
Product Care
Ace Marks Shoe Care
Caring for your dress shoes is cruial to making them last. Here are a few steps you can take in daily shoe care.
- Insert Shoe Trees in between wears
- Brush with horse hair brush after each use
- Brush with dauber on the edge where outsole meets upper after each use.
- Whenever possible, try to rotate your shoes throughout the week to give your shoe at least 24 hours to recover from the previous wear.
- If your shoes are wet, or if you notice some moisture inside the shoe, stuff your shoe with some newspaper to absorb the moisture. Allow to fully dry before wearing again.
Applying shoe polish every 9-10 wears is equally important. For a full step by step guide on polishing your Ace Marks shoes, please visit our shoe care guide.
Buy Back Program
Ace Marks Buy Back Program
All Ace Marks Italian leather shoes come with free shipping and are entitled to the Ace Marks buy back program. Ace Marks is the first and only luxury shoe brand that will buy back its shoes. Customers will be able to send back their old Ace Marks for a $50 credit towards a new pair. We partnered with Career Gear, a leading national organization helping men in need, to donate your old shoes and help men get back on their feet and re-enter the work force. All Ace Marks handcrafted leather shoe orders will come with a two way shipping label and if you need to exchange or return your Italian shoes it will be at no extra cost to you.
Ace Mark Size Guide
It is very important that you measure your feet using our tools and that you don't rely on sizing from other brands. We have adjusted our sizing to be in-line with US Brannock device sizing and our width is a "D". The "How to Choose the Correct Size" video shows the best methods for determining your Ace Marks size. Best methods are:
- Watch the first 5 videos in order
- Watch the "How to Print the Measuring Tool" video
- Watch the "How to Use the Measuring Tool" video
1) Find Your Size & Width
2) Fitting "D" Width Ace Marks
3) Fitting "E" Width Ace Marks
4) Guide for high arches (In-steps)
5) Sizing: Ace Marks vs. Other Brands
It is very important that you measure your feet using our tools and that you don't rely on sizing from other brands. We have adjusted our sizing to be in-line with US Brannock device sizing. We offer both a "D" and "E" width, based on the US Brannock sizing system. The "How to Choose the Correct Size" video shows the best methods for determining your Ace Marks size and width. Best methods are:
- Go into a store and have your feet measured using a Brannock device. (Video #1 @ :39)
- Print our Measuring Tool (Video #1 @ 1:40)
Step 1) Print Size (Length) Measuring Tool
Size Converion Charts: Length and Width
Measuring Tool for Length: 8.5x11 | A-4 Version | Legal 8.5x14 | 11x17
Step 2) Print Size (Width) Measuring Tool
Measuring Tool for Width (Based on Shoe Length):
8.5x11 sizes
Please select the width tool below for you size length. If you are a half size (size 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, etc.), just round down. A 10.5 would use the Size 10 tool.
A4 sizes
Please select the width tool below for you size length. If you are a half size (size 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, etc.), just round down. A 10.5 would use the Size 10 tool.
Legal 8.5x14 sizes
Please select the width tool below for you size length. If you are a half size (size 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, etc.), just round down. A 10.5 would use the Size 10 tool.
For instructions on how to use the foot measuring tool, please view the videos below.
How To Print The Sizing or Width Measuring Tool
How To Use The Sizing or Width Measuring Tool
How To Determine Your Size & Width Using The Sizing & Width Measuring Tool:
- Remove your shoes, but be sure to leave on a pair of socks similar to the type that you plan to wear with your shoes.
- Put a straight edge (ruler, clipboard, book, etc.) on the red line behind where it says "Right/Left Heel" (depending on which foot you are measuring--using the correct side is VERY IMPORTANT).
- While standing, put your heel firmly against the straight edge and put your foot down.
- Record the size indicated at the tip of your longest toe (the longest point of your foot). Marking this with a pen while standing on the tool is best, as it can be difficult to accurately read the measurement from a distance. If the size falls between two lengths, choose the longer length.
- Repeat entire measuring process for your other foot, but remember to flip the measuring tool so that you are using the correct side: Right or left heel. Very few people have feet that exactly match one another, and you should buy shoes based on your larger foot size.
- Record the width indicated on the widest part of your foot (make sure that the inside of your foot is properly aligned with the red line). Marking this with a pen while standing on the tool is best, as it can be difficult to accurately read the measurement from a distance. If your width falls between two widths, and you prefer a closer fit, you may want to stick with the narrower width unless you have a high instep. If you prefer a looser fit, go with the wider width.
- If you are a "2E" make sure that you buy half a size bigger than what you measure. So if you are a size 10EE, buy a size 10.5E.
- If you are a "3E" make sure that you buy a full size bigger than what you measure. So if you are a size 10EEE, buy a size 11E.
- If you have a high instep, you should stick with one of the lace shoes or monk straps. If you have a VERY high instep, go up half a size (if you are a "D" width with a very high instep, get an "E" width in your proper size).
- If you are a "C" width, make sure that you buy a half size smaller than what you measure. So if you are a size 10C, buy a size 9.5D. You should also stick with a lace shoe so that it can be better adjusted to your foot.
- If you are a "B" width, make sure that you buy a full size smaller than what you measure. So if you are a size 10B, buy a size 9D. You should also stick with a lace shoe so that it can be better adjusted to your foot.
- MAKE SURE TO WATCH ALL OF OUR SIZING VIDEOS TO GET EVEN MORE DETAILS AND EXPLANATIONS!!.
Classic Plain Toe Blucher Italian dress shoes in Black. The Plain Toe Blucher Black Antique is made from specially selected calfskin leather styled with a sleek, clean shoe front, five eyelets, and a stacked leather heel. All Ace Marks shoes benefit from a durable blake flex construction with leather soles and waxed dress shoe laces.
A shoe that exhibits unparalleled functionality and durability, the Plain Toe Blucher Black Antique works on multiple levels. Fully recraftable, it is designed with comfort in mind and fits with precision. All Ace Marks footwear is shipped free-of-charge to the US and eligible for our Buyback program.
Key features:
- Black lace-up plain toe dress shoe
- Classic plain toe Blucher shoe with closed lace-up front
- Supple calfskin leather lining and insole
- Leather sole with non-marking rubber studs
- Blake Flex Construction with replaceable soles
- Classic elegant timeless Blucher dress shoes
- Hand-crafted in Italy
- Italian craftsmanship quality plain toe Blucher
As a premium supplier of fine Italian dress shoes for men, Ace Marks is committed to customer satisfaction. We are the only luxury brand that provides a buy back guarantee on all sold footwear. When you make a selection from our online catalogue you are given the option to post back your old Ace Marks and receive a $50 credit towards the purchase of a new full-priced pair. Social engagement is important to us and as a partner of Career Gear, a leading national organization helping men in need, we donate used shoes to help men get back on their feet and re-enter the workforce. All orders in the USA are subject to Free shipping.
Blucher Louis Dress Shoe Specifications
- Full-grain Italian calf skin leather upper sourced from small batch artisans
- Supple calf-skin lining from heel to toe
- Leather outsole with sealed stitch channels
- Low pressure last
- Cushioned leather insole
- Hand dyed & burnished
- Standard D width
- Handcrafted in Italy
- Blake Flex Construction for extra flexibility (resoleable)
How can I be sure Ace Marks shoes will fit properly?
To ensure a good fit, see our Ace Marks < href="/pages/size-guide">size guide
Will the plain toe blucher dress shoe in black antique be able to stand everyday wear?
The plain toe blucher black antique, like all is built tough enough to wear every day with minimal wear.
How can I tell an Oxford from a Blucher?
Blucher dress shoes have lace flaps that don’t touch at all. Oxford lace flaps touch at the bottom and separate toward the top. Oxfords are considered more formal than Bluchers.
Ace Marks Shoe Care
Caring for your dress shoes is cruial to making them last. Here are a few steps you can take in daily shoe care.
- Insert Shoe Trees in between wears
- Brush with horse hair brush after each use
- Brush with dauber on the edge where outsole meets upper after each use.
- Whenever possible, try to rotate your shoes throughout the week to give your shoe at least 24 hours to recover from the previous wear.
- If your shoes are wet, or if you notice some moisture inside the shoe, stuff your shoe with some newspaper to absorb the moisture. Allow to fully dry before wearing again.
Applying shoe polish every 9-10 wears is equally important. For a full step by step guide on polishing your Ace Marks shoes, please visit our shoe care guide.
Ace Marks Buy Back Program
All Ace Marks Italian leather shoes come with free shipping and are entitled to the Ace Marks buy back program. Ace Marks is the first and only luxury shoe brand that will buy back its shoes. Customers will be able to send back their old Ace Marks for a $50 credit towards a new pair. We partnered with Career Gear, a leading national organization helping men in need, to donate your old shoes and help men get back on their feet and re-enter the work force. All Ace Marks handcrafted leather shoe orders will come with a two way shipping label and if you need to exchange or return your Italian shoes it will be at no extra cost to you.
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Product Reviews
- RARobert A.ReviewingPlain Toe Blucher Brown AntiqueI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars6 years agoBeautiful Shoes, but...
I just received these a couple days ago. I was hoping they would be a little more burgundy in color, but they are still a very nice color. I??e only worn them once and are very comfortable. When I ordered these via the clearance/blemish special for $199.00, I was unsure of the size to order since these are my first Ace Marks. I already have Ferragamo??, Santoni, Mezlan, Massimo, Magnanni and AE?? so know the fits are all over the place. Luckily, I watched the fit video and when Ace was compared to Magnanni they said order a size bigger in Ace. A 9 1/2 E Magnanni fits me perfectly so ordered the 10 1/2 E Ace. As soon as I put these Milo?? on, they felt great (I probably should have gone with the 10 E because they are a touch one but I like my shoes a little on the loose side due to my high instep).
Now for the critical parts. The shoes had slight creases just to the rear of the toe box when they arrived, as if they had already been worn. The quality of the leather is a little suspect as you can see in the photos. I do leather work and am familiar with the various qualities of leather and the part of the shoe where there is a close-up photo, the leather almost appears to be belly cuts of leather or other less than high quality cuts. There is also a flaw line in that same photo coming down from the corner. Then again, these are clearance/blemish shoes so I can?? be too critical.
Overall, aside from the described minor flaws, they are very nice shoes and I will likely order…
- PLPaul L.Verified BuyerReviewingPlain Toe Blucher Brown AntiqueI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars10 months agoBeautiful shoe
Very classy looking, well built abd comfortable shoe. Very happy with my purchase
Ace Marks10 months agoHi Paul, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
- DADaniel A.Verified BuyerReviewingPlain Toe Blucher Black AntiqueI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGreat fit and I love
Great fit and I love the color
Ace Marks1 year agoDaniel, your support is everything to us, and nothing makes us happier than connecting with our customers. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review!
- DADaniel A.Verified BuyerReviewingPlain Toe Blucher Brown AntiqueI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGreat fix and I love
Great fix and I love the color.
Ace Marks1 year agoI want to send a very heartfelt thank you for your continued support of our work. It truly means a lot to us.
- HYHalstead Y.ReviewingPlain Toe Blucher Black AntiqueI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 years agoAmazing quality for the price
Great quality in stitching & finishing, and very comfortable to wear. Assuming that these hold up well, I will definitely be buying again from Ace Marks!
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