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Derby Shoes

Open-laced derby shoes from Paraboot, Regal Shoe & Co and Kleman. Leather and suede uppers on welted and stitchdown soles. Shop online and in store at UP THERE in Melbourne, Australia.

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Lace Up Derby - Black Calfskin Leather
$1,290 AUD
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Derby - Black Leather
$780 AUD
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Derby - Brown Leather
$780 AUD

The derby is the more forgiving of the two classic lace-up shapes. The open lacing sits over the vamp rather than under it, which gives more room across the instep and makes it the easier shoe to fit and the easier shoe to dress down.

Paraboot's Chambord and Michael are the reference points here, both built on Norwegian welted soles that can be resoled indefinitely. Kleman covers the French workwear end at a lower price, and Regal Shoe & Co sits in between with Japanese construction on English lasts.

Derbies handle a wider trouser well. If you are moving away from sneakers, this is usually the least jarring place to start.

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Are derby shoes formal or casual?

They sit in the middle, which is why they get worn more than any other lace-up. A polished black derby works with tailoring. A suede or rubber-soled version works with denim.

What is the Paraboot Chambord?

A Norwegian welted derby with a tyrolean apron toe, made in France. It is one of Paraboot's two best-known models alongside the Michael, and the one most people start with.

Do derby shoes suit wide feet?

Better than oxfords do. The open lacing lets the shoe open wider across the instep, so it accommodates a higher or broader foot more easily.

What trousers work with derby shoes?

Almost anything with some weight to it. A pleated or wide leg trouser suits the substance of a welted derby better than a slim cut, which can make the shoe look heavy by comparison.