OAS Mrs. smith brouge blue and black stripe oxford pump with fringe kiltie detail. Surprisingly comfortable 3” stack block heel. Smooth leather upper. Easy slip-on design for quick styling. The craftsmanship side is also a major part of OAS. Their shoes are handcrafted in Portugal by multi-generation cobblers using techniques like Goodyear welting, cork footbeds, hand-painted soles, and stacked leather heels. The cork layer is especially important. In traditionally made welted shoes, the cork compresses and slowly conforms to the wearer’s pressure points and gait pattern, creating a more individualized footbed over time — somewhat similar to how some heritage boots are crafted.worn one time, in new condition, the footbed will conform to YOUR foot! From a non smoking home