A black leather Derby with a clean plain-toe front and an open lace-up — the most versatile dress shoe a man can own. Formal enough for a suit, easy enough for chinos. Nothing on it asks for attention, which is exactly why it works with everything.
The upper is polished full-grain leather with a high-shine finish, lined in leather for breathability. Set on a flexible rubber sole built for everyday wear. A shoe that holds a sharp line in the office and disappears into the background everywhere else — in the best way.
Design
A plain-toe Derby stripped to the essentials — open lacing, unadorned toe, clean lines. The open lacing system (eyelet tabs sitting on top of the vamp) makes it easy to adjust and more forgiving across foot shapes than a closed Oxford. The silhouette is timeless rather than trend-led: it looked right twenty years ago and will look right twenty years from now.
Character
Polished full-grain leather gives the shoe a sharp, professional finish and develops a rich patina with wear. Black makes it the single most versatile dress shoe in a wardrobe — it pairs with virtually any trouser colour.
- Toe Shape: Plain toe, round — clean and comfortable
- Closure: Lace-Up — open Derby lacing, easy to adjust
- Heel Height: 2.5 cm
- Width: Medium (B/M)
- Sizing: US sizing — true to size for most. Between sizes? Size down.
- Style: Formal to smart casual — not tied to one look
- Upper: Polished Full-Grain Leather — high-shine black finish that develops a patina with wear.
- Lining: Leather — breathable, and moulds to the foot over time.
- Sole: Flexible rubber — durable grip, comfortable from day one with no break-in.
- Construction: Handmade by skilled artisans. No two pairs are identical.
- Polish with black shoe cream regularly to maintain shine
- Clean with a soft damp cloth before polishing
- Condition the leather every few months to prevent cracking
- Use cedar shoe trees after wear to hold shape and absorb moisture
- Replace laces when frayed — fresh laces instantly refresh the shoe
- Store in a dust bag when not in use
