Montecrestese Contrast-Stitch Lug Derby for Men - Rugged Leather Derby Shoes

Montecrestese is a burnished derby with contrast stitching around the apron and welt, set on a lug sole. The stitching adds a rugged, handmade look, the open lacing adjusts easily, and the burnish gives the leather depth. It is a derby that works as well with denim as with flannel trousers.

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. A chunky lug rubber sole adds grip, height and all-weather confidence. The burnish is built up slowly by hand, so the colour deepens at the toe and heel and the leather keeps developing depth with every polish. Wear it with chinos, flannels and relaxed suiting, and with denim when the sole is chunky. It moves easily between office days and weekends. Made by hand at Melodiapelle, it only gets better with wear and care.