Montagna Woven-Vamp Suede Derby for Men - Two-Material Derby Shoes

Montagna combines two textures on a single derby: a hand-woven leather vamp across the forefoot and soft suede quarters wrapping the heel. The open lacing sits where the two materials meet, tying them together, and a stitched sole edge frames the whole shoe. The weave breathes and flexes with the foot, while the suede keeps the back soft - a relaxed derby made for warm days and smart-casual dressing.

A derby has open lacing - the quarters are stitched on top of the vamp - so the lacing opens wide and adjusts easily over a high instep or wider foot. That makes it more forgiving and more versatile than an Oxford. It is built on a stitched leather sole with a stacked heel, so it can be resoled when it wears down. The contrast between the two materials gives the shoe depth and makes it easy to style. Wear it with chinos, flannels and relaxed suiting, and with denim when the sole is chunky. It moves easily between office days and weekends. Handmade by Melodiapelle, it is built to be worn for years, not seasons.