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Bata Formal Oxfords Shoes for Men

FA score7.8Good
Design8
Material7.5
Comfort7.5
Value for money8

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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Timeless Oxford design that easily elevates formal and semi-festive outfits.
  • Front toe-box patch detail adds a subtle stylish touch.
  • Well-padded insole provides good foot comfort.

Could be better

  • Synthetic PU upper lacks natural leather breathability.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Oxford shoes
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Formal
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
Padded Foam
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
PU
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Black
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

About Bata

All Bata

Bata was founded in 1894 in Zlín, in today's Czech Republic, and its parent is now headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. In India, it trades through Bata India Limited, incorporated in 1931 and listed on the NSE and BSE. The township of Batanagar in West Bengal, home to its registered office, takes its name from the Bata family.

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Questions about this product

Is the Bata Formal Oxfords Shoes for Men worth buying?

We rate it 7.8/10 (good) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Timeless Oxford design that easily elevates formal and semi-festive outfits. Could be better: Synthetic PU upper lacks natural leather breathability.

Where can I buy the Bata Formal Oxfords Shoes for Men?

It’s listed on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Nykaa. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.

What is the Bata Formal Oxfords Shoes for Men made of?

Insole: Padded Foam; Upper material: PU. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is the Bata Formal Oxfords Shoes for Men comfortable?

We score its comfort 7.5/10 (good), after using it ourselves.

Is the Bata Formal Oxfords Shoes for Men good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 8/10 (great): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is Bata an Indian brand?

No. Bata is from the Czech Republic, founded in 1894.

Is Bata a good brand?

We have bought and tested 12 Bata products, and their average FA score is 7.8/10 (good). The best-rated so far is the Bata Formal Shoes for Men at 9.4/10.

How does Fashion Audit score products?

We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.

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