Some shoes earn their keep by doing one thing well. The Max Oxford does several, pairing a clean plain-toe silhouette in rich leather with a substantial lugged outsole. The profile is unmistakably purposeful: tonal stitching traces the quarters with precision, a padded collar sits close for a comfortable fit, and that chunky sole adds rugged style without unnecessary weight. Rockport's truTECH cushioning works underneath it all, absorbing impact at the heel. This is a shoe built to move between office and weekend without changing its stride. Worn well, it only gets better.