Derby Boot / Reverse Cordovan stain
The Derby Boot in reverse cordovan stain occupies a particular place in the wardrobe — formal enough for the office, substantial enough for the street, and shaped with a quiet confidence that needs no elaboration.
The upper is finished in a reverse cordovan stain, a technique that works against the shell's natural grain to draw out a deep, burnished colour with subtle tonal variation. Shell cordovan is dense, non-porous, and slow to crease; over time it develops a patina that grows richer rather than tired. The chestnut-tanned double sole, insole, heel, lining, and stiffeners are all leather throughout — no shortcuts, no composite fillers.
The boot is Blake stitched in the Sydney workshop at The Strand Arcade, a construction that keeps the profile lean and close to the foot while maintaining the integrity expected of a bespoke piece. A rubber top piece can be added to the leather sole for $60, providing additional traction without altering the sole's character.
Fitting: True to size Last: Toe shape:
Can be made to order.
The Derby Boot in reverse cordovan stain occupies a particular place in the wardrobe — formal enough for the office, substantial enough for the street, and shaped with a quiet confidence that needs no elaboration.
The upper is finished in a reverse cordovan stain, a technique that works against the shell's natural grain to draw out a deep, burnished colour with subtle tonal variation. Shell cordovan is dense, non-porous, and slow to crease; over time it develops a patina that grows richer rather than tired. The chestnut-tanned double sole, insole, heel, lining, and stiffeners are all leather throughout — no shortcuts, no composite fillers.
The boot is Blake stitched in the Sydney workshop at The Strand Arcade, a construction that keeps the profile lean and close to the foot while maintaining the integrity expected of a bespoke piece. A rubber top piece can be added to the leather sole for $60, providing additional traction without altering the sole's character.
Fitting: True to size Last: Toe shape:
Can be made to order.
Description
The Derby Boot in reverse cordovan stain occupies a particular place in the wardrobe — formal enough for the office, substantial enough for the street, and shaped with a quiet confidence that needs no elaboration.
The upper is finished in a reverse cordovan stain, a technique that works against the shell's natural grain to draw out a deep, burnished colour with subtle tonal variation. Shell cordovan is dense, non-porous, and slow to crease; over time it develops a patina that grows richer rather than tired. The chestnut-tanned double sole, insole, heel, lining, and stiffeners are all leather throughout — no shortcuts, no composite fillers.
The boot is Blake stitched in the Sydney workshop at The Strand Arcade, a construction that keeps the profile lean and close to the foot while maintaining the integrity expected of a bespoke piece. A rubber top piece can be added to the leather sole for $60, providing additional traction without altering the sole's character.
Fitting: True to size Last: Toe shape:
Can be made to order.
