Along with the Oxford, Derby men's leather shoes are always the first choice of office gentlemen because of the simplicity but no less elegance compared to other luxurious types of shoes. Despite the appearance of many new models with impressive designs, Derby still hold a certain place in the hearts of men. Let's find out why this classic style has such a strong appeal!

Recognizing the distinctive features of western shoes is one of the factors shaping gentlemen's style. Western-style shoes are popular not only in the upper class or the catwalk, but also in daily life. Derby shoes are one of the most common types of men's shoes that can be found in any street, office, party or even in sports.

Origin of Derby

There are many assumptions about the origins of this Derby shoe, which is most commonly acknowledged as the decline of European military booties in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Derby's headline is considered to be Blucher shoes - worn by shoemaker of UK Prime Minister Edward Smith Stanley.

However, compared to Blucher shoes, the composition of the Derby is improved and the sewing technique is different. The shoemaker of PM. Stanley designed the shoe to provide comfort to his extra-large feet, which he had difficulty in carrying and removing from his boots. Derby has been used as a shoe for sport and hunting since around the 1850s. By the early twentieth century, the shoe became a popular type of shoe in the city, favored by most men in England at the time.

Features of Derby

While the design of the Blucher is the two pieces of shawl that are sewn on, the Derby is the back piece that forms the open shoe. Specifically, the Derby is designed from 2 to 4 pieces of leather stitched together, is composed of a piece wrapped from the heel of the shoe, exposed below the ankle and form two flexible open-colse vamps. In terms of decoration, both Blucher and Derby are featured in monochrome and non-patterned designs.

Derby's design is quite diverse to meet the needs of men such as Plain Derby, Cap-toe Derby, Wingtips Derby and Moc-toe Derby. In addition, the design of the Derby is unique in combination with the perforated motif of the Brogue or the design of boots.

The popularity of Derby

In English of North American, Gibson is another name for Derby. In the United States, the terms Derby and Blucher are often used equally by the design of shoe laces with similar openings. However, the Derby does not require a seamless piece of leather design, which is easy to combine with many costume designs and is suited to a variety of environments, so it is more popular than Blucher.

Derby is probably the most variant type of shoes. Maybe you know a name Buck - is the common name of Derby shoes in the UK market. The name comes from the type of leather used to make this type of shoe in the 1950s, however, the traditional Buck shoes have only white sole. Today, Derby shoes are produced in a variety of materials and colors, which are fashionable and cost less than leather.

Derby shoes have become one of the most popular shoe styles and fit many different styles and events. Because of that popularity, most shoe stores now offer Derby shoes, however, the quality of the shoes is not guaranteed. So, you need to be smart in choosing the reputable address so that you do not have to waste money on poor quality shoes. You can visit a reputable supplier of leather shoes at my suggestion - Banuli - 215 Quang Trung Street, District 10, Go Vap District or 465 Huynh Van Banh, Ward 13, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC or contact on 09 67 69 67 69 for specific advices.