Continental Derbys
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The Continental Derby takes a classic Derby and sets it on a chunkier, more characterful sole — a shoe with a bit more presence than a slim dress shoe, without losing the smart shape. It comes in both a smooth vegan leather and a soft vegan nubuck, in tan and black, so you can take it as dressed-up or as easygoing as you like.
The standout is underfoot: a rubber outsole with a hand-painted wood-effect midsole stripe, so each pair has a stacked, almost cobbler-made look — the kind of detail you'd expect on a welted shoe, on a chunky commando base. The vegan leather uppers are our Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials), while the nubuck option is Italian vegan nubuck (100% PU) — one of the finest vegan suedes you can get, Ecolabel certified to Oeko-Tex® 100 and REACH standards. The lacing runs through metal eyelets in 100% zamak (a durable zinc alloy), tipped to match, on a clean open-laced Derby front.
They sit tall on that stacked sole — a 3.5cm heel and 2cm toe — while staying grippy and durable underfoot. Inside, Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) lines the shoe, soft and breathable against the foot, and cushioned layered insoles pair soft memory foam over a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU) for comfort through a full day.
- Upper
- Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials)
- Lining
- Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) – soft and comfortable against the foot, with a breathable suede texture that helps keep feet fresh
- Insole
- Cushioned layered insole – a soft memory foam top layer over a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU) cut to fit the shoe
- Outsole
- Flexible TR outsole with a light tread for grip
- Laces
- Long, extra-strong laces (100% recycled polyester), with metal lace tips (100% zamak — a durable zinc alloy)
- Shank
- Steel shank for stability and support through the arch
- Hardware
- Metal eyelets and lace tips — both 100% zamak (a durable zinc alloy)
- Construction
- Mounted (cemented) construction – the upper is lasted to shape and the outsole bonded directly underneath. The most widely used construction method in footwear, it gives a clean, flexible build, though the outsole isn't easily resoled
- Water Resistance
- Vegan Leather – Water-resistant for everyday wear – keeps you dry in rain, puddles, wet streets, and most winter conditions. Just avoid heavy saturation or full submersion. | Vegan Suede – Not water-resistant – vegan suede will soak through in rain, though it won't mark or spoil when wet. Best kept for dry days, and treat with a waterproofing spray if you want some protection.
- Width
- D width fitting – a slightly wider fit with more volume than standard
- Fit
- Order your usual size. Half size? Wider width fittings size up, narrower width fittings size down.
- Heel Height
- 3.5 cm
- Toe Height
- 2 cm
- Toe Shape
- Round toe
- Instep
- Flat insole through the arch
- Break-in Time
- You should find these comfy straight out of the box.
- Type
- Shoes
- Closure
- Lace-up
- Gender
- Men's
- Made In
- Portugal
- Weight
- 1.62 kg per pair
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I bought the black suede continental derby somewhat reluctantly because I rarely wear dress shoes, and in the past bought hemp. These shoes exceeded my expectations in look and feel. I still am surprised at the comfort. They are well made and I couldn’t be happier with them.
I bought my pair of these back in autumn 2019 and have been using them as my go-to work shoes about 3 time per week on average for the past 6 years.
They got quiet some durability testing, think subways, airports and biking - yet today, after exactly 6 years, they still look good and all the stichting and other material has held up pretty well. The only things I changed twice were the shoe laces.
Today I came back to order my next pair and slowly start retiring my current - looking forward to another 6 years with the new pair.
Beste vegane Schuhe!
I have purchased several item from Will’s and they have all been good quality. I also get many compliments on them.
Great belt! Quality is very nice and as described.