The Kilsby Derby Shoe has a strong, high-walled profile, with a stitched apron design and heavy-set derby quarters giving it real presence. Made on our 4497s last, more commonly associated with our country boots, it offers a generous fit through the toe box and a stable feel underfoot. It is a shoe with enough substance to sit naturally with heavier denim, corduroy and seasonal casual tailoring.
This version comes in Charcoal Coarse Suede, a rich brown suede with a rugged, highly textured nap. The coarse finish gives the shoe a more lived-in character than a finer suede, while the charcoal tone offers a sharp alternative to black or brown. Pliable from the first wear and fully lined in leather, it balances the weight and character of a country shoe with a softer, more comfortable feel.
Handmade in our Northampton factory in England, each pair of Kilsby shoes is made by skilled craftspeople using traditional methods and finished to the standards that first established the Tricker’s reputation. Built using Goodyear welted construction for durability and the option to be resoled in years to come, it is finished on a Vibram Vi-Lite sole, an expanded rubber sole that gives the shoe the look and stance of a heavier treaded sole, with added shock absorption and a noticeably lighter feel underfoot.
The Kilsby Derby Shoe has a strong, high-walled profile, with a stitched apron design and heavy-set derby quarters giving it real presence. Made on our 4497s last, more commonly associated with our country boots, it offers a generous fit through the toe box and a stable feel underfoot. It is a shoe with enough substance to sit naturally with heavier denim, corduroy and seasonal casual tailoring.
This version comes in Charcoal Coarse Suede, a rich brown suede with a rugged, highly textured nap. The coarse finish gives the shoe a more lived-in character than a finer suede, while the charcoal tone offers a sharp alternative to black or brown. Pliable from the first wear and fully lined in leather, it balances the weight and character of a country shoe with a softer, more comfortable feel.
Handmade in our Northampton factory in England, each pair of Kilsby shoes is made by skilled craftspeople using traditional methods and finished to the standards that first established the Tricker’s reputation. Built using Goodyear welted construction for durability and the option to be resoled in years to come, it is finished on a Vibram Vi-Lite sole, an expanded rubber sole that gives the shoe the look and stance of a heavier treaded sole, with added shock absorption and a noticeably lighter feel underfoot.
Shoe Knowledge
The Derby Shoe
LAST NO: 4497s
This last has been used for decades. It is part of our history and character as England's oldest shoe manufacturer. The size (length fitting) of Tricker’s footwear made on this last (4497s) is true to size, we recommend sticking to your regular UK size. If you are unsure of your UK size, use our size guide to convert your known size to a UK size.
C.F. Stead 'Hairy' Suede
8 weeks | 260
processes
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Kilsby Derby Shoe - Charcoal Coarse Suede
100% Repairable
It's inevitable that shoes will need a bit of TLC from time to time but look after them and they will last you a lifetime. We offer a fully inclusive repair service from re-heeling to total makeovers.
BUILT TO LAST
Our uncompromising standards of craftsmanship, honest materials, environmentalism and sustainability are values that have been preserved and developed through five generations.
Every material used in our construction can be traced back to its source.
MADE IN NORTHAMPTON
Every pair of Tricker’s shoes and boots is 100% made in Northampton, the historic centre of British shoemaking. From cutting the leather to the final polish, each stage takes place under one roof at our St Michael’s Road factory, following a time-honoured process refined over generations. It’s here that traditional skills, patience and precision come together, ensuring every pair carries the integrity, durability and character that Northampton-made footwear is known for.
