The Beattie

Tan buckskin derby boots with a padded collar. Derby boots take their cues from hiking styles but with a typically refined twist. A derby is a style of boot or shoe characterised by quarters with shoelace eyelets that are sewn on top of the vamp. This construction method, also known as “open lacing”, contrasts with that of the oxford.

In modern colloquial English, the derby shoe may be referred to as “bucks,” when the upper is made of buckskin.

The derby became a popular sporting and hunting boot in the 1850s. By the turn of the 20th century, the derby had become appropriate for wear in town.

The padded ankle support and leather linings make them especially comfortable to wear on long weekend walks.

All photos by Justin Hast.