Derby Shoes

The Derby is the Oxford's relaxed sibling. Its open lacing, with the quarters stitched on top of the vamp, gives the shoe more room over the instep and a slightly sturdier look, which makes it the most versatile shoe in a wardrobe: right with a suit on a Friday, right with denim on a Saturday.

Our Derbies are made in Copenhagen on our own lasts, in Italian and French calf leather. The split toe Derby, with its hand-stitched apron and toe seam, is the design that shows the most handwork in the collection. Every pair is hand-welted, with a leather sole stitched to the welt, so the shoes can be resoled for decades.

Made to order or bespoke

Choose a design, then the leather, colour, sole and finishing, and we make the pair to order in three to four months. For a last carved to your own measurements, the same designs are available as a bespoke commission, in the atelier or remotely with guided video measurements and a trial pair of fitting shoes.

How to wear a Derby

A dark brown split toe Derby on a leather sole works with grey flannel, tweed and corduroy, and with a navy suit in most offices. On a rubber or double leather sole it becomes an everyday shoe for the Scandinavian winter. Keep a shoe tree in each pair and let them rest a day between wears.

Prices are quoted on request. Book a consultation or contact the atelier and we will help you choose the right design and last.