The saddle shoe, also known as "saddle oxford", is a low-heeled casual shoe, characterized by a plain toe and saddle-shaped decorative panel placed mid foot. Saddle shoes are typically constructed of leather and are most frequently white with a black, dark brown, or dark blue saddle, although any color combination is possible.
Saddle shoes were worn by both men and women in a variety of styles ranging from golf cleats to school uniform shoes. They had a reputation as the typical shoes of school-girls, especially in the 1940s and 1950s.