140th Anniversary Derby Boot in Mocha Calf Leather
- £595
Created to mark 140 years of shoemaking, this limited-edition Derby Boot takes inspiration from our wartime manufacturing heritage and an original military design from 1942. Made on our 12508 last, it features a generous, rounded toe, three rows of traditional waxed stitching across the toe cap and a distinctive pull loop. A hand-painted double leather sole completes the design, while each pair is presented in a specially branded magnetic-seal box.
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Any boot with its facings stitched on top of the vamp can be classified as a derby. Also known as 'open lacing', this style is of particular benefit to people with higher insteps and can be found on a variety of styles. Derbies are generally seen as more casual and offer an easy way to transition to casual outfits.
The 12508 has become a Cheaney classic since its introduction in 2009. Acting as the foundation for a variety of styles the 12508 is wonderfully versatile update on the classic 4436. This last has a real presence on the foot with a generous, rounded toe.
FIT ADVICE
- True to size
- Generous on the toes, comfortable fit
Drawing inspiration from the original wartime military boot, this style features three rows of traditional waxed stitching, a defining detail of its heritage design. Its robust appearance and distinctive military influence give the boot a strong, purposeful character, combining traditional footwear design with our Northamptonshire shoemaking expertise.
The double leather sole provides added durability while giving the boot a chunkier, more substantial appearance. All our leather soles are made from premium, strongly tanned hides, cut to shape and finished individually. A groove is constructed to house the sole stitching before each sole is trimmed, stained, polished and stamped.
The stamp is based on an original marking found inside a military boot from 1942. For our 140th anniversary, the design has been adapted to reflect our history, replacing the original year of issue with our founding year, 1886, and the boot size with 140.
Hand-painted with a black waist and contrasting brown heel and edge, the finish takes inspiration from the traditional hobnail sole and its vintage character. The ‘gentleman’s corner’, a distinctive detail found across many of our shoes, creates a further link to our heritage and traditional shoemaking.
The 140th Anniversary Derby Boot is produced in two colourways, Black Calf and Mocha Calf, each limited to just 140 individually numbered and certified pairs. No pair exists outside the UK and Japan, and every boot is made at our factory in Desborough, Northamptonshire, continuing a tradition of shoemaking that spans 140 years.
Each pair is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, signed by the owners and confirming its number within the edition, alongside a brand biography. A Victorian factory image is printed inside the lid of the specially designed box, a reminder of where every pair begins.
Calf leather forms the foundation of a large majority of our styles due to its classic appeal, hardwearing nature and adaptability. Our signature leathers are sourced from tanneries within Europe. Burnishing refers to slightly darker shades being applied to the shoe, specifically around the toes and heels - meticulously done by hand in our factory, burnishing gives each shoe personality and shows off the leather beautifully.
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