Derby shoe

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A Derby (pronounced Listeni/ˈdɑːrbi/ DAR-bee or in North American English /ˈdɜːrbi/ DUR-bee) shoe (also called Gibson) is a style of Men's shoe characterized by quarters with shoelace eyelets that are sewn on top of the vamp.[1] This construction method, also known as "open lacing", contrasts with that of the Oxfords.

In American English the Derby shoe may be referred to as a Blucher, although technically the Blucher is a different design of shoe where only eyelet tabs are sewn onto a single piece vamp.[2]

In modern colloquial English, the Derby shoe may be referred to as "bucks," when the upper is made of buckskin.[3]

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.[4]

File:Derbybogen und -riegel.jpg
Detail of a man's derby-style dress shoe showing lacing eyelet tabs sewn on top of the vamp

See also

References

  1. ↑ Definition of Derby OxfordDictionaries.com
  2. ↑ Definition of Blucher, SHOEPASSION.com.
  3. ↑ The White Buck Dress Shoe, ATailoredSuit.com
  4. ↑ Flusser, Alan. Dressing the Man Harper Collins, 2002, pg 195.

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