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Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder - R E Tricker Ltd
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Robert Derby Shoe - Black Bookbinder

SKU: 3616/41-7.5
£565.00
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Sole Guide

Sole Guide

Shoe Knowledge

The Derby Shoe

A derby shoe is characterised by open lacing, which means that the eyelets for the shoelaces are sewn on top of the vamp (the upper part of the boot). This type of lacing allows the boot to be adjusted for a comfortable fit and makes it easier to put on and take off than a boot with closed lacing, such as an Oxford.

LAST NO: W2298

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 (W2298) 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.

Bookbinder

The high shine rub off Bookbinder effect is a coated treatment applied to the leather. Apart from the black, all colours have a darker top and then a lighter shade on the base. During our shoeroom method, we cut back this darker top to bring the lighter shade to the surface giving a two-tone effect. This is created when polished on the mops in our Northampton factory Shoe Room giving the footwear a lustre and gleaming finish indicative of 1930s dress shoes.

Bookbinder is a Corrected Grain. At Tricker's, we source the finest corrected grain leather on the market. The break of corrected leathers is never as natural as with full grain. This break can be made worse across the vamps with ill fitting shoes. The best course of action a customer can take to look after their Bookbinder leather is to purchase shoe trees to keep the shoe in shape and polish regularly to keep the leather nurtured.

Be careful with the aftercare for these shoes. Do not use a renovator as it will strip out the high shine. Sometimes all you need to do is rub these shoes with a clean cloth and they will be beautiful. Less is more with this type of leather.

8 weeks | 260
processes

10 min watch | The Construction Process

Overall rating: 4.769231 / 5 from 52 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Robert Derby Shoe in Black Bookbinder is praised for its excellent quality and beautiful suede, offering a timeless and versatile style suitable for both formal and casual occasions. Its open lacing system ensures a comfortable fit, making it ideal for those with a wider fit and higher in-step.

Summary topics

  • Suede Quality: 18%
  • Overall Quality: 23%

Review topics: ["fit","quality","shape","colour","style","leather","delivery","shoes","craftsmanship","service","suede","pair"].

Review highlights

  • "Great shoes beautifully made and best quality leathers." — Saul C.
  • "Excellent Quality, rare colour, truly british" — Hennimg P.
  • "Outstanding Quality and Service" — Dr S.

Reviews

Derby bookbinder

"A True fit comfortable , and Practical Shoe."

— R J. (5/5)

I'm a fan- great casual shoe

"Were a little tight on the width but relaxed after wearing them around house and feel great. Great color and Trickers customer service was responsive when I reached out with a few questions."

— Colin H. (5/5)

robert navy suede derby

"Well, they're brilliant. That's all."

— David W. (5/5)

Robert Derby Shoe

"Fantastic purchase and definitely will look forward to wearing it for many memories and years to come. Runs slightly larger as I based on the size chart to order but feel my feet swimming in the shoe, added a thin insole but then felt too tight (should eventually work as the shoe tends to expand over a day of wearing) Thinking if I should size down for my next purchase and would definitely have stronger reservations on buying a loafer which all look great but I’m sure won’t fit for me based on the current size I bought."

— Kenneth S. (5/5)

Amazing Pair of Shoes

"The shoes are very stylish, they work well pair of jeans or pair of wool pants. Whenever I wear these shoes to the pub or around town I get compliments or people ask where I purchased these shoes. I love the last in these shoes that I purchased in Brown as well and have had compliments on them as well."

— jamie s. (5/5)

Quality shoes

"Great shoes beautifully made and best quality leathers."

— Saul C. (5/5)

Robert Derby Shoe - Ciligio (Cherry) Castorino Sue

"Just purchased my first pair of Tricker's shoes. Wow!! Really great presentation in the box, complete with shoe bags. Colour is really lovely, as is the suede nap and finish. How do they fit? Brilliantly. I'm a 9 (EU 43) and they're a great fit. Almost don't know that I've got them on. Won't be my last pair of Tricker's shoes."

— Paul H. (5/5)

Pienamente soddisfatto del prodotto e

"Pienamente soddisfatto del prodotto e del servizio!"

— Armando M. (5/5)

My name is Jim and

"My name is Jim and I’m an addict! This is my fifth pair of the beautiful Robert shoe from Trickers…this pair is an amazing green colour and as always the quality and craftsmanship of Trickers is second to none."

— James L. (5/5)

Sono scarpe meravigliose

"Sono scarpe meravigliose"

— Stefano P. (5/5)

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