Handmacher model 35 red calfskin
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Red derby shoes from Handmacher Austria deliver a restrained, understated elegance that is both classic and contemporary. Hand crafted in time honoured tradition with wooden nails, these red derby shoes have uppers of supple calfskin and a sleek, uncluttered design with subtle apron toe detailing, while out soles of robust, oak bark tanned Rendenbach leather add the finishing touch of quality.
What are red derby shoes?
In the derby shoe, the quarters (the piece of leather that goes around the heel) is sewn on top of the vamp (the central section of the upper), whereas in an Oxford the pieces are layered the other way round. This results in what is known as an open lacing system which allows for more flexibility and give, making the derby particularly appropriate for customers with wider feet which can be pinched by a more rigid fit.
The origins of the derby shoe are unclear, but its invention has been attributed to both the 12th and 14th Earls of Derby (who is said to have had particular trouble finding a comfortable pair of boots). Whatever the facts, by the 1870s it had established itself as a competitor to the Oxford as a formal town shoe.
Where to wear red derby shoes?
Red derby shoes from Handmacher Austria are very versatile, slightly more relaxed than the Oxford and appropriate for a broad range of occasions from semi-formal to smart casual. Wear them with a blazer and chinos on dinner dates or with a shirt and jeans on meet-ups with friends in a favourite cafe or bar – either way, they're sure to look classy and distinguished without seeming dressy or stuffy. Take advantage of our free worldwide shipping offer to add a pair of red derby shoes from Handmacher Austria to your wardrobe.
Producer: Handmacher
Upper: Calfskin
Color: red (KR)
Interior: Calfskin
Workmanship: wood nailed & hand crafted
Lacing: 4 hole
Brand: Handmacher
Heel height: 2,5 cm
Model: 35 Handmacher Classic
Upper: Calfskin
Color: red (KR)
Interior: Calfskin
Workmanship: wood nailed & hand crafted
Lacing: 4 hole
Brand: Handmacher
Heel height: 2,5 cm
Model: 35 Handmacher Classic
The last length is specified in mm.The dimensions in bales and instep are given in cm.
A video which demonstrate how to measure is available at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8_GjgcvdE8
