{"title":"Sanders Military","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop the exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eSanders Military Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e at English Brands — Goodyear-welted Derby shoes and boots inspired by British military heritage, made in Northampton by Sanders, a family firm supplying the armed forces since 1873. Built on sturdy commando and studded soles with rugged apron and derby uppers, these are shoes designed for hard wear that still take a smart polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1128 and 1130 military derbies are icons of the range — as at home with denim as with a country suit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sanders-military-derby-shoes-1128b-black","title":"Sanders Military Derby Shoes 1128B Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sanders Military Style Derby Shoe 1128B is a modern classic that has become one of English Brands' best-selling shoes. Part of the exclusive Sanders Military Collection, this derby shoe combines the clean lines and robust construction of military footwear with the refined craftsmanship of Northampton shoemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Sanders \u0026amp; Sanders in their Rushden factory in Northamptonshire — where the company has been crafting shoes since 1873 — the 1128B features a plain toe derby design in polished black calf leather. The clean, unadorned upper gives the shoe a versatile character that works across formal and casual dress codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoe is constructed using Goodyear welting, the gold standard of shoe construction. This method stitches the upper to a welt strip which is then attached to the sole, creating a watertight seal and a shoe that can be resoled multiple times. The leather sole with rubber heel provides a confident footfall with excellent grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1128B's military heritage is evident in its no-nonsense design and exceptional build quality. Sanders has a long history of supplying footwear to the British armed forces, and the same standards of durability and function are applied to this civilian range. The result is a shoe that is built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in rich black calf leather, the 1128B takes a superb shine with polish and develops character with wear. Inside, the shoe is fully leather lined with a leather insole, ensuring breathability and comfort. The shoe suits everything from a business suit to jeans and a blazer, making it one of the most versatile shoes in any man's wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanders","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":64187300020601,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_6","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5","offer_id":64187300053369,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_6_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":64187300086137,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_7","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5","offer_id":64187300118905,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_7_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":64187300151673,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_8","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5","offer_id":64187300184441,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_8_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9","offer_id":64187300217209,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_9","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5","offer_id":64187300249977,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_9_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":64187300282745,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_10","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5","offer_id":64187300315513,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_10_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11","offer_id":64187300348281,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_11","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":64187300381049,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128B_BLACK_12","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9017\/4329\/files\/sanders-military-style-1128b2.jpg?v=1786083360"},{"product_id":"sanders-military-derby-shoes-1128r-burgundy","title":"Sanders Military Derby Shoes 1128R Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sanders Military Style Derby Shoe 1128R in Burgundy is a striking alternative to the best-selling 1128B Black, offering the same proven military-inspired design in a rich burgundy calf leather that adds warmth and character to any outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Sanders \u0026amp; Sanders in Rushden, Northamptonshire, where the company has been crafting footwear since 1873, the 1128R shares the same plain toe, three-eyelet derby construction that has made the 1128 one of the most popular styles in the exclusive Sanders Military Collection at English Brands. The clean, unadorned upper gives the shoe a versatile simplicity that belies its exceptional build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burgundy leather has a depth and richness that sets it apart from standard brown shoes. It pairs naturally with navy, grey, and charcoal trousers, offering a polished yet distinctive look that works in both formal and smart-casual settings. The leather responds beautifully to polishing, developing a lustrous patina over time that deepens the burgundy tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all shoes in the Sanders Military Collection, the 1128R is built using Goodyear welted construction — the gold standard in shoemaking. The leather upper is stitched to a welt strip, which is then attached to the leather sole, creating a durable, water-resistant bond that allows the shoe to be resoled multiple times. A rubber heel provides confident grip on hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the shoe is fully leather lined with a leather insole, ensuring breathability and a fit that improves with wear as the leather moulds to the contours of your foot. The generous standard fitting accommodates most foot widths comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1128R is an excellent choice for men who already own black derby shoes and want to expand their rotation with a colour that offers more personality without sacrificing formality. Wear with a navy suit for the office, or with dark jeans and a blazer at the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanders","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":64187300479353,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_6","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5","offer_id":64187300512121,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_6_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":64187300544889,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_7","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5","offer_id":64187300577657,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_7_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":64187300610425,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_8","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5","offer_id":64187300643193,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_8_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9","offer_id":64187300675961,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_9","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5","offer_id":64187300708729,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_9_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":64187300741497,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_10","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5","offer_id":64187300774265,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_10_5","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11","offer_id":64187300807033,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_11","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":64187300839801,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1128R_BURGUNDY_12","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9017\/4329\/files\/Sanders-Japan-Picusa-Gibson-Toe-Cap-Shoe-Burgundy-1128R.jpg?v=1786083374"},{"product_id":"sanders-military-derby-shoes-1130b-black","title":"Sanders Military Derby Shoes 1130B Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe black 1130 arrives with a high shine already on it — in our photographs the vamp is mirroring the studio lights — and black calf will hold that finish with nothing more than a wax polish and a brush. Black also flattens detail, which is what puts the work on the apron seam: the raised stitch line running round the toe is the one thing that catches light on the shoe, and it stops the 1130 reading as yet another plain black derby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the version to buy for work. Black covers business dress, interviews and anything formal enough to require it, and the studded rubber sole underneath means you can walk to the office in it without the caution a leather sole demands in wet weather. With grey and navy suiting it is straightforward; with dark denim and a jacket it is still comfortable, because the apron keeps it from being a dress shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1130 is an apron-front Gibson. The seam runs round the toe and back up the vamp, raised proud of the leather on either side of it and picked out in a heavier stitch than the rest of the upper. It is the only decoration on an otherwise plain shoe, and it is what separates the 1130 from the rest of the military range. Open derby lacing gives room across the instep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is Goodyear welted: the upper is stitched to a welt, the sole is stitched to the welt, and the shoe can be resoled as often as the upper lasts without the maker's original work being undone. Underneath is a studded rubber sole with a matching rubber heel — more grip on a wet pavement than leather gives, and a good deal slower to wear down. The shoe is leather lined, in an F (standard) fitting, UK 6 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanders \u0026amp; Sanders was founded in Rushden, Northamptonshire in 1873 by the brothers William and Thomas Sanders, and has been in the Spencer Road factory on the edge of the town since 1912. The military association is real rather than decorative: during the First World War the factory was turning out close to 6,000 pairs of army boots a week, and Sanders still make a uniform range — parade boots, officers' Wellington boots, cap Oxfords — alongside the civilian collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush after wearing. Feed the leather with a black cream polish every few wears, then build wax on the toe and heel counter if you want to keep the shine it arrives with. Work the brush along the apron seam, where polish collects and dries grey. Shoe trees overnight and a day off between wears. The sole needs nothing beyond having grit picked out of the studs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanders","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":64187300872569,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_6","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5","offer_id":64187300905337,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_6_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":64187300938105,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_7","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5","offer_id":64187300970873,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_7_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":64187301003641,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_8","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5","offer_id":64187301036409,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_8_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9","offer_id":64187301069177,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_9","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5","offer_id":64187301101945,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_9_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":64187301134713,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_10","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5","offer_id":64187301167481,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_10_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11","offer_id":64187301200249,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_11","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":64187301233017,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130B_BLACK_12","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9017\/4329\/files\/Sanders-Japan-Picusa-Gibson-Apron-shoe-Black-1130B.jpg?v=1786083377"},{"product_id":"sanders-military-derby-shoes-1130r-burgundy","title":"Sanders Military Derby Shoes 1130R Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe burgundy 1130 is a dark oxblood rather than a bright claret. At arm's length it reads almost brown-black; it is only in daylight, or on the toe where the polish has built up, that the red comes through properly. That restraint is the point of it. A burgundy shoe of this depth goes everywhere a black one goes, and looks considerably better with navy, mid-grey and brown than black does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the obvious second pair for anyone who already owns black shoes and wants the same shape without the same colour. Burgundy also rewards polishing more visibly than black: layers of neutral or burgundy wax deepen the toe and the heel counter over time, so the colour ends up graded rather than uniform. With grey flannel, navy chinos, olive or denim it is easy; with a black suit it is not, and black is the better buy if that is the wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1130 is an apron-front Gibson. The seam runs round the toe and back up the vamp, raised proud of the leather on either side of it and picked out in a heavier stitch than the rest of the upper. It is the only decoration on an otherwise plain shoe, and it is what separates the 1130 from the rest of the military range. Open derby lacing gives room across the instep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is Goodyear welted: the upper is stitched to a welt, the sole is stitched to the welt, and the shoe can be resoled as often as the upper lasts without the maker's original work being undone. Underneath is a studded rubber sole with a matching rubber heel — more grip on a wet pavement than leather gives, and a good deal slower to wear down. The shoe is leather lined, in an F (standard) fitting, UK 6 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanders \u0026amp; Sanders was founded in Rushden, Northamptonshire in 1873 by the brothers William and Thomas Sanders, and has been in the Spencer Road factory on the edge of the town since 1912. The military association is real rather than decorative: during the First World War the factory was turning out close to 6,000 pairs of army boots a week, and Sanders still make a uniform range — parade boots, officers' Wellington boots, cap Oxfords — alongside the civilian collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush after wearing, and feed the leather every few wears with a cream polish — burgundy or neutral, depending on whether you want the colour held or allowed to deepen. Wax on the toe and heel builds the shine. Keep polish from drying in the apron stitching. Use shoe trees overnight, rest the shoes a day between wears, and pick grit out of the studded sole when it collects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanders","offers":[{"title":"6","offer_id":64187301265785,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_6","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5","offer_id":64187301298553,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_6_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":64187301331321,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_7","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5","offer_id":64187301364089,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_7_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":64187301396857,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_8","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5","offer_id":64187301429625,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_8_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9","offer_id":64187301462393,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_9","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.5","offer_id":64187301495161,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_9_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":64187301527929,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_10","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10.5","offer_id":64187301560697,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_10_5","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11","offer_id":64187301593465,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_11","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":64187301626233,"sku":"SANDERS_MILITARY_DERBY_SHOES_1130R_BURGUNDY_12","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9017\/4329\/files\/Sanders-Japan-Picusa-Gibson-Apron-Shoe-Burgundy-1130R.jpg?v=1786083378"}],"url":"https:\/\/english-brands.co.uk\/collections\/sanders-military.oembed","provider":"English Brands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}