In case you didn’t know, besides the denim, HBT, jungle cloth, and camo – heck even the flight jackets and various boots, American WWII dress yielded a subtle yet timeless formal shoe that is pretty much unbeatable. Known as the service oxford or derby, these hard-wearing, classically designed pieces of formal footwear were so beloved that they were worn beyond the shirt and tie becoming a piece of quiet Americana back state-side. And since they can’t be topped, John Lofgren decided to do the next best thing, bring this overlooked style back to life with an impressive homage.

With a murderer’s row of components like a French calfskin upper with a Japanese leather lining, Japanese steel shanks, US-made Quabag heels, and Italian-made Vibram half-soles, Lofgren’s USN/USMC Quarter Shoes can captain any fit. Complete with double and triple stitching in addition to a Goodyear welted construction, not only will these last decades, they will age beautifully with the build quality to see them through to an honorable discharge…in a generation or two.

Available for $777 from Lost & Found.