Patterned Oxfords

I'm not quite sure how Oxford shoes got their name. Did they, once upon a time, get worn exclusively by students at Oxford University? I'd ask my dad (for he is a clever fellow and went there) but he was too busy being a long-haired genius and marrying my mum to really notice shoe trends.
The man is now a short-haired genius, still married to my mummy and still doesn't notice shoe trends. Which makes me think I need to take him shoe shopping the next time he visits me in New York.

Anyway, a plain Oxford can be a little boring so I like that some designers have jazzed them up a bit with patterns or glitter (be still my heart) and once someone comes out with a glittery patterned Oxford, then my world will be complete.

Buy Here by Jimmy Choo

Buy Here by Urban Outfitters

Which do you prefer? I like both of them! Which is odd because this really isn't my usual style of shoe but I think that a glittery or patterned Oxford makes them less masculine and clunky.
I would probably wear them both happily if I had them. I really need to get a pair because it's a style I haven't yet tried out and so would like to give it a go.
However, I do need to try them on and see if I suit this style of shoe to begin with!