Dries Van Noten Beige Strap Lace-Up Derby

Have you been jonesing a bit?  I'm back with your daily shoe fix with a designer that continues to show why he has a loyal cult following with his artisanal yet brooding and insightful approach to fashion and menswear.  This Beige Strap Lace-Up Derby from Dries Van Noten showcases the designer's penchant for the whimsy, color and texture.  The upper is a beige buffed leather with eyelids that are covered by straps comprised of orange webbing and blue suede trim.  Capping off this cool deal is a chunkily treaded Gumite Vibram™ outsole in navy and a midsole in black with complementing beige striping.  Pair this with cuffed or cropped trousers and a loose-fitting sweater or button-down alike and let the artisanal inspire you.  Available now at Ssense.com.




 Doc Martens X Engineered Garments 3 Eye Derby

New season, familiar collaboration, new shoes!  Doc Martens has teamed up once again with Engineered Garments to remix the 3 Eye Derby for Spring.  For this update the laces are ditched in lieu of a playful velcro strap across the eyelets.  Offered in smooth leather and 'milkshake' suede these are crisp offerings to dress up or dress down in everything from Americana workwear to casual spring suitings.  Available now in black, navy, olive, white, oxblood and milkshake suede now by phone and email order at NepenthesNY  307 West 38th Street New York, NY 10018 212.643.9540.

It was l'amour at first sight when we first laid eyes on these chic polka dot derby shoes, the Cop Copine Trotter Derby Shoes. We were recently introduced to this incredibly chic french clothing brand, and immediately fell in love. Footwear-wise, our obsession began with this heeled derbies boasting 100% leather upper, rounded toe, lace-up closure, exposed stitching, and a 1 1/2" stacked heel. You can add this slice of French delight to your closet for $285.00 from www.cop-copineus.com

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Trimmed Leather Derby Shoes

Bottega Veneta has a nice gem in the form of a derby for Spring.  The infamous Italian house that's known for their sublime leather offerings has attached their Intrecciato technique to their Trimmed Leather Derby Shoes and its and understated stunner.  The upper is a supple full leather that has the intrecciato detailing that gradates towards the base and over onto the midsole.  It's finally anchored by a trim rubber sole.  This is a wonderful artisanal shoe that can be donned nicely with Spring suiting or even paired with seasonal resort wear for impromptu getaways.  Available now at Mr. Porter.com.


Acne Studios Leather Anthony Derbys

It's a new year!  Shake up your run of the mill black shoes a bit.  These Acne Studios Leather Anthony Derbys can assure you do just that.  The full leather upper features decorative moccasin-style whipstitching on one side of the toe and all-around the ankle of the quarter.  It also boasts a full leather lining and a side tie monk-style opening as well.  Wear it while dressed up to add a bit of whimsy to your trim suit or with slender wide-cuffed denims for a cool downtown vibe.  Available now at Ssense.com.
Prada Camo-Print Wing-Tip Derby Shoe

It's been a few year now since Prada introduced their infamous updated creeper silhouette, but it still has much relevancy and looks fresh & modern today.  Here it is in a coated camo leather print complete with the classic wing-tip tooling.  This version features a stacked rubber sole in grey and black that gives just enough height without becoming something you'd find on a mid 90s downtown New York club kid.  Pair this with trim cropped trousers or high-cuffed inky denim.  Available now at BergdorfGoodman.com.

Prada Runway Two-Tone Leather Derby Shoe

Step out in Prada style.  That means you step out with quality, art and forward fashion on your feet.  The Prada Runway Two-Tone Leather Derby Shoe is a cool shoe that symbolizes the great mind of Miuccia Prada.  The upper features slick black leather with wing-tip tooling flanked by an avant ergonomic looking grey midsole detail that seems to wave over the upper of the shoe.  The effect is both striking and artistic and very Prada.  Available now at BergdorfGoodman.com.


Alexander McQueen Patent Leather Derby

The best of both never looked so slick.  Alexander McQueen's new Patent Leather Derbys combine black and white quite handsomely.  The upper consists of glossy black patent leather with a molded matte rubber eyelet lace structure.  This is all set atop a contrasting thick tread white rubber sole for that dapper yet striking effect that McQueen footwear is known for.  Available now at Ssense.com.

DSquared2 Studded Brushed Leather Derby

Lightweight days demand a toughened up night.  Take this DSquared2 Studded Brushed Leather Derby on for size!  The entire quarter and vamp are completely covered with flat head studs giving the shoe a modern 'punked-up' edge.  Balancing out this cool mens shoe venture is the classic styling of a traditional derby silhouette with wing-tip tooling.  Suitable for rebellious days and even more rabble rousing nights.  Available now at LuisAviaRoma.com.




Ami Woven Leather Derby

Ever just see a shoe that you want to just slip your foot into and go?  It was instant love when I saw this Ami Woven Leather Derby.  The slick leather with the basket woven leather front, side and tongue marries nicely with the stacked wooden heel with rubber tap.  The toned down intricacy is so refreshing for the dress up dress down vibe that the season ushers in.  Pair this with your trimmed cuffed trousers, tailored joggers and even cuffed shorts.  The woven aspect says casual and in the polished leather says dressy.  Killing two birds with one stone never look so right and easy.  Available now at Ssense.com.