PERTINI Black Derby Shoes

The PERTINI 23503 is a well-built black derby shoe for men who need footwear that holds up across office days, client meetings and formal events without demanding constant attention. The upper is in box calf leather — close-grained, resistant to creasing and takes a good polish — with a full leather sole and sheepskin (badana) lining that softens progressively rather than feeling stiff from the first wear.

Construction

• Upper: Box calf leather — dense, holds its shape, polishes to a clean finish
• Lining: Sheepskin (badana) — breathable and moulds to the foot over time
• Sole: Leather — can be resoled, appropriate for the price point

Derby, not Oxford

The open lacing system makes this a derby rather than a closed-lace Oxford. In practice: marginally more forgiving on wider feet and easier to put on. The silhouette is classic without being elongated — clean seams, sober proportions, nothing that dates quickly.

Stocked directly by Gallery Carrile (Vernice Argento S.L., Zaragoza, Spain, CIF B99180978). All sizes are EU. Flat delivery to the UK at €45. 3-year guarantee under EU Directive 2019/771 — covers manufacturing defects beyond normal wear.