The Derby has open lacing: the quarters sit on top of the vamp, not beneath it. That makes it more generous over the instep and a shade more relaxed than the Oxford – the versatile companion that goes with a suit just as well as with flannel trousers.
Goodyear welted: a welt running all the way around joins the upper, the insole and the outsole with a seam that can be opened again. The shoe can be resoled and stays with you for years instead of wearing out – and it adapts further to the foot each time you wear it.
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Construction: Goodyear welted
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Closure: Open lacing (Derby)
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Feature: Resoleable
