Black hand-painted apron-toe Derby shoes with padded collars and ridged rubber soles, pair

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Derby Shoes · Men's Hand-Painted Apron-Toe Derby

Men's Hand-Painted Apron-Toe Derby
Hand-Finished Patina

Name: Men's Hand-Painted Apron-Toe Derby — Hand-Finished Patina
Brand: Handsole
SKU: HS-DERBY-HP-APRON-BB
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Black or brown cow crust leather · Padded collar · Ridged rubber sole

An apron-toe Derby combining open lacing, a padded collar and a substantial ridged rubber sole in black or hand-painted brown crust leather.

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Choose color, US size and width. We make this pair for your order in 7–10 working days, then ship worldwide in 5–7 days.

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Every listed US size is available made to order for this design.

Width

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Elongated soft-square toe profile — this shape defines the shoe's toe profile and internal volume. Choose any listed size and width for this design; we make the pair to your selected configuration.

Best for

Smart-casual officesTravel and long daysChinos and tailored trousersDress-casual comfort

Fit Confidence

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Open Derby lacing adjusts over the instep, while the padded collar cushions the foot opening. Choose length and width from measurements.

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How this padded-collar Derby fits

The toe is elongated with a softly squared front. Open Derby quarters provide useful instep adjustment, while padding around the collar softens contact at the heel and ankle.

Choose from D, E, EE and EEE widths using measurements from both feet. Address a broad forefoot or high instep with width rather than added length.

✓ Smart-casual offices✓ Travel✓ High insteps✓ Longer days on footThick rubber soleChoose width from measurements

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Dress-shoe structure with a more forgiving collar

The apron seam gives the front definition without broguing, while open Derby quarters allow the instep to adjust. Padding around the topline adds comfort where traditional dress shoes are usually firm.

Black welt with black · Brown welt with brown

A thick ridged rubber sole moves the design toward everyday wear, while the hand-painted crust leather keeps the upper polished enough for tailored trousers and smart-casual offices.

Materials & Construction

Hand-painted cow crust leather, tan leather lining, padded collar, color-matched welt edge and a thick ridged rubber outsole.

Upper

Hand-painted cow crust leather

Black or deep brown cow crust leather finished by hand; natural tonal variation is part of the finish.

Lining

Tan leather

Leather lining with cushioning around the collar and topline.

Sole

Ridged rubber outsole

Thick black rubber sole with full-length ridged tread for grip and underfoot isolation.

Construction

Welted, handmade and made to order

A visible color-matched welt edge frames the upper: black on black and brown on brown.

Insole

Leather footbed

Leather footbed inside a fully lined upper.

Hardware

None

Traditional open Derby lacing with no metal hardware.

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Remove loose dust with a soft brush or clean cloth. Follow the care instructions for the specific leather and finish; suede, patent, patina and two-tone uppers may need different products. Test any suitable cleaner, cream or conditioner on an inconspicuous area first, and use separate clean applicators on contrasting colours. Condition only when the leather and finish need it, rather than on a fixed schedule. Let damp shoes dry naturally away from direct heat. Contact Handsole before attempting recolouring or using a treatment whose compatibility is uncertain.

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