Women's Black Derby Shoes
These practical and comfortable black derby shoes are an essential staple for any woman's wardrobe. With their versatility and durability, you can dress these shoes up or down depending on the occasion. Their characteristic open laces mean you get more foot room for a comfier shoe.
We have updated the women's black derby traditional silhouette and made it season-appropriate, so it is adaptable across various outfits.
Discover the modern-day women's black derby shoe
We craft our women's derby shoes with the highest-quality black leather. For example, our black calf and bookbinder leather give a beautifully flawless finish. Choose from sleek and plain, or opt for the iconic brogue detailing for decoration.
Alternatively, our black grain leather stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons. The practical country-style shoe has a rugged look while retaining its elegant shape. If you like the vintage worn-in look, you might prefer our kudu leather which embraces imperfections while lowering formality.
Discover our other women's derby shoe colours.
Why settle for plain black shoes when you can select from one of our coloured derby shoes? We have various colours to choose from, like a burgundy, brown and dark leaf.
For over 140 years, we've been crafting exceptional footwear in the heart of England's shoemaking county. Discover the skilled craftsmanship, traditional techniques and attention to detail that go into making every pair of Cheaney shoes.
Nothing compares to visiting a Joseph Cheaney & Sons store in person and receiving a fitting consultation from our expert staff. However, we understand that visiting a store isn't always an option for everyone so we've put together this guide to help you choose the correct size
If you’re wondering which products and colours we recommend to look after your shoes. We've put together this guide; you will find a comprehensive list of our current leathers with the recommended products. Feel free to use some creative licence within reason.
Regardless of the style or cut of your suit, choosing the right colour shoes for your outfit is crucial to achieving a sophisticated and well put-together end result for your big day.
What's an Oxford and how does it differ to a Derby? How is a Brogue different to a semi brogue? Discover the range of different styles of footwear we design and manufacture in our Northamptonshire based, UK factory and learn more about their origins and history.
Polishing, if done regularly, shouldn’t take up too much of your time and won’t be at all arduous, as long as you do the basics right. Discover our top tips and step by step video of how to keep your shoes looking their best and what the best care products are to use.
Have you ever wondered what the letter(s) B, C, D, R, GV means in the name of the style of footwear; well it references the sole used. Gain insight into the different types of soles we use on our footwear, from a traditional leather to heavy duty rubber sole, there is a sole for every occasion.
The last is the 3-dimensional form on which our shoes are constructed. The shoe proportion, shape, fit, width and character start with the last. If you can identify the last that suits your foot, all the shoes or boots built on that last will fit well.
We only source high-grade leather from the best tanneries in the UK and abroad to produce our footwear. Our collection includes various leathers and we are constantly discerning new treatments and characteristics to expand our unique collection.
The common myth is that suede shoes are notoriously difficult to keep looking their best. However, don’t be put off as this really isn’t the case; whether it’s a new pair or you need to rejuvenate an exsiting pair, we’ve created a definitive guide on how to care for and protect suede shoes.
