The Four Quarters of Derby Boot Success
Also known as the gibson, derby boots are a versatile shoe design characterised by their four quarters and eyelets stitched to the vamp.
Famous for their versatile style and elegance, they’re a type of shoe that can be worn with a range of clothing styles for different occasions.
However, like anything in fashion: how something is worn can be just as important to what is worn.
Here is a list of check points to consider before you decide to purchase.
1st Quarter: The Colour
Perhaps one of the primal aspects of the purchase is the colourway of your new derby boot.
Black is often considered to be the most versatile colour because it can pretty much match with anything. However, sometimes a neutral or pastel colourways will give you the desired effect. Ultimately the choice is yours.
2nd Quarter: The Material
A lot of our derby boots are made from cow hide leather which will naturally crease with time. Others are made with suede and patent uppers. The material of any shoe is obviously important because it will have a direct correlation with how long it will last. Paying for quality shoes always pays off in the end.
3rd Quarter: The Sole
There can be no understating the significance of the sole of any shoe never mind a derby boot. Most of our derby boots come Goodyear welted for durability and added support. The key is to choose a sole fit for purpose. The Goodyear welted process has been around for decades because of quality in imbues in any product.
4th Quarter: The Brand
Finally, one of the other important aspects is branding. From Solovair to Joseph Cheaney, we have a variety of English Brands that will guarantee you a certain level of luxury and prestige. Why not browse through our brand pages to gauge the true history of each of our English brands.
So there you have it: the four staple things to consider when purchasing your derby boots from English Brands. For more information on any of our Derby boots contact us on 01202 93 40 50 as we’d be happy to help.
