Smart Derbys
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A derby pared right back. Two eyelets, a rounded toe, and a single curved seam sweeping from the lacing down toward the heel — that's the whole shoe. The lacing sits almost flush thanks to hidden eyelets set behind the leather, so nothing interrupts the surface, and the facings are cut small and neat rather than the broad flaps a traditional derby carries. The result is something much lighter and more feminine than the word "derby" usually suggests.
The upper is Italian vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials) in black, smooth and softly polished, and the fine round laces are the one flourish: slim, discreet, and finished with gold metal aglets in zamak, a durable zinc alloy. Against all that black, those little gold tips are the only warmth on the shoe, and they catch the light as you walk.
Underneath, a slim TR outsole keeps the line low and close, with a compressed Tunit heel — a hard-wearing rubber-resin compound — in a classic stacked finish, dark and quietly layered at the back. Inside, Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) lines the shoe with an onSteam® breathable microfibre footbed, over a layered insole with a soft memory-foam top on a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU).
They're a proper day-to-evening shoe: a black dress with sheer tights, tailored trousers, a midi and a trench, straight or cropped denim with a fine knit. Elegant, understated, and easy to wear anywhere you want to look considered.
- Upper
- Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials)
- Lining
- Portuguese vegan suede lining (100% PU) with an onSteam® breathable microfibre footbed (100% polyester) – the soft vegan suede sits against your foot with a breathable texture that keeps feet fresh, while the temperature-regulating onSteam® underfoot wicks moisture away, with naturally antibacterial, odour-resisting and hypoallergenic properties
- Insole
- Cushioned layered insole – a soft memory foam top layer over a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU) cut to fit the shoe
- Outsole
- Slim TR outsole with a compressed Tunit heel (a hard-wearing rubber-resin compound) with a classic stacked finish, and a TR grip layer underneath.
- Laces
- Long, extra-strong laces (100% recycled polyester), with gold metal aglets (100% zamak — a durable zinc alloy)
- Shank
- Steel shank for stability and support through the arch
- Hardware
- Hidden metal eyelets that sit behind the vegan leather for a clean finish, with metal 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
- Water-resistant for everyday wear – keeps you dry in rain, puddles, wet streets, and most winter conditions. Just avoid heavy saturation or full submersion.
- 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
- 2.0 cm
- Toe Height
- 1.0 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
- Women's
- Made In
- Portugal
- Weight
- 1.08 kg per pair
Women's
| EU Size | Foot Length (mm) |
|---|---|
| 36 | 227 |
| 37 | 233 |
| 38 | 240 |
| 39 | 247 |
| 40 | 253 |
| 41 | 260 |
| 42 | 267 |
Men's
| EU Size | Foot Length (mm) |
|---|---|
| 40 | 253 |
| 41 | 260 |
| 42 | 267 |
| 43 | 273 |
| 44 | 280 |
| 45 | 287 |
| 46 | 293 |
| 47 | 300 |
| 48 | 307 |
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Excellent vegan leather - true to size, easy to break in, durable even in wet weather. ALWAYS get compliments. Thank you, Will’s!
Die Schuhe haben eine hervorragende Qualität; sehr gut verarbeitet. Die kleinen goldenen Kappen an den Schnürsenkel gefallen mir besonders gut und geben den Schuhen einen besonderen Look. Außerdem sind sie sehr bequem. Die Lieferung ging wie immer sehr zügig. Vielen Dank
Love them, they are sleek and feminine-ish… excellent quality as usual (3rd or 4th pair from Will’s). Only complain, they hurt a bit my toes although I have average to slim feet, but I’ll give them some time.
I've waited 3 seasons with the review. In my case, I'm still only able to wear these with socks but not with tights (not mentioning barefoot).
They look lovely and are comfortable to wear on soft office floors but I can't really walk 10 mins to / from work in them without having to wear multiple plasters, which makes them quite impractical.
Given other good reviews, I'm not sure if it's my feet or just a faulty model but these are the least comfortable shoes that I own.
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our product, Smart Derbys. We appreciate your honesty and are sorry to hear that you have not had the best experience with them.
We understand that comfort is a top priority when it comes to shoes, and we apologize that our product did not meet your expectations. We would like to assure you that our team is always working to improve our products and we will take your feedback into consideration.
For your peace of mind, we would like to offer you a full refund or a replacement pair of shoes. We want all of our customers to be satisfied with their purchase, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us and let us know how we can make this right for you.
Thank you for choosing our brand and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
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Henry
Amazing shoes. Surprisingly comfy and overall perfect. It would be great to have a version in a dark brown. Because brown is the new black.