The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition

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Description

Soft black calf leather, designed by Camille Tanoh and crafted by hand in Portugal. A revisited lace-up silhouette with extra cushioning underfoot and a slip-resistant outsole. Quietly assured, made for the rhythm of New York.

Materials

Upper
100% soft calf leather
Lining
100% soft calf leather
Sole
100% leather
Insole
100% soft calf leather
Tongue
100% soft calf leather
Fastening
Lace-up
Made in
Portugal

The feel

Soft calf leather, a revisited lace-up silhouette and extra cushioning underfoot. Adjust the lacing to hold the foot comfortably across the instep.

In the making

Designed by Camille Tanoh and made in Guimarães, Portugal. The workshop photographs below follow the Derby from cut leather components to the boxed pair.

Workshop study

Black leather Legacy Derby shoes awaiting laces on a production rack in the workshop.
The Legacy Derby / Guimarães, Portugal.

Designed by Camille Tanoh. Made in Guimarães, Portugal.
From cut components to the boxed pair: photographs from our workshop exchanges.

Form study — The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition
01 Form study© The Proper Label Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
Cut leather components laid out for the Legacy Derby.
02Cut leather components laid out for the Legacy Derby.
Assembled leather uppers in the workshop.
03Assembled leather uppers in the workshop.
The underside, during construction.
04The underside, during construction.
The Legacy Derby, in profile at the workshop.
05The Legacy Derby, in profile at the workshop.
Pairs wrapped in tissue and placed in their boxes.
06Pairs wrapped in tissue and placed in their boxes.

Styling notes

Use the lace-up profile to finish a clean trouser line. Tailoring, denim and relaxed black trousers each give the Derby a different setting.

Distinct Creators

Individual perspectives on The Proper Label. Each wears the pair in a way that is entirely their own.

Black lace-up Derby shoes worn with black trousers, photographed from above on a concrete floor.
Two black lace-up Derby shoes hanging by their laces from a rail, a still from the supplied film.
Black Legacy Derby shoes worn with dark trousers beside a brick wall, photographed in black and white.

How to wear

Three ways to build a silhouette around the black lace-up Derby.

The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Work

Work

Black tailoring and an open white shirt.

The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Week-end

Week-end

A white shirt and relaxed blue denim.

The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Travel

Travel

A tonal overcoat and a leather holdall.

The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — City

City

A black shirt and a clean tailored line.

The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Off duty

Off duty

Black knitwear and a generous trouser.

The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Tonal

Tonal

Ivory knitwear, relaxed pleats, black leather.

Size guide

Available in EU sizes 40–47. Select the EU size marked on your pair.

Size guide
EU
US Men7891011121314

US sizes are indicative; select your EU size.

Select your size to view availability.

How to measure your feet

Fit notes

Fit and comfort

Fits true to size. Choose your usual EU shoe size and adjust the lacing across the instep. There should be room for the toes to move without pinching at the sides.

Everyday wear

Try the pair indoors on a clean surface with the socks you intend to wear. Walk a few steps and check the heel, toe room and pressure across the instep before wearing outside.

Between sizes or unsure about width? Share the length of both feet, your usual EU size and the socks you plan to wear with our concierge.

How to measure your feet

Foot flat on paper, heel against a wall. A marks the length to the longest toe.
  1. Stand on paper with your heel gently against a wall.
  2. Mark your longest toe. Measure A from the wall to this mark.
  3. Measure both feet, standing. Keep the longer measurement.

Measure both feet while standing, from the heel to the longest toe, and keep the longer length. Share the result in centimeters or inches, your usual EU and US sizes, and any width concerns with our concierge.

Product measurements

Overall pair dimensions — pictured EU 43 pair

Height
12.60 cm / 4.96 in
Width
21.72 cm / 8.55 in
Length
33.12 cm / 13.04 in

These measurements describe the pictured EU 43 pair as a whole. They are not foot or insole measurements, or dimensions for every size.

Offered in EU sizes 40–47. Heel height, insole length and insole width have not yet been confirmed by size; contact our concierge for the measurement you need.

Measure both feet while standing and keep the longer length. Foot length, insole length and the overall dimensions of a pair are different measurements.

Before you pay

Confirm your EU size and compare it with your usual US size with our concierge before checkout. Review your selection, delivery address, delivery charges, applicable taxes and return conditions before confirming payment.

Delivery

Orders ship from the United States. Standard U.S. transit is 3–10 business days after dispatch; express transit is 1–3 business days. Available services and charges are confirmed at checkout. See processing details below.

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Returns and exchanges

Contact our concierge before returning your pair. Items returned more than 14 days after delivery, used or damaged items, and final-sale items are not eligible for a refund. Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility; review the full conditions below.

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Payment & security

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For help with a payment or an existing order, write to our concierge with your order number. Never send card details, passwords or verification codes by email.

Client Assistance

Our concierge can help with sizing, care, delivery and your order. Use the email or WhatsApp links below.

Care & longevity

After wearing your Derby, loosen the laces and remove surface dust with a soft brush or a clean, dry cloth. Use a barely damp cloth for a light mark, without soaking the soft calf leather.

When needed, apply a small amount of care product made for smooth calf leather. Test on a discreet area first, follow its instructions, and polish gently with a soft cloth.

Let the pair rest between wears. If damp, dry at room temperature away from direct heat; use well-fitting shoe trees to support the lace-up shape and store only when fully dry.

Avoid prolonged contact with water. Check the leather soles and heels regularly, and consult a trusted cobbler or our concierge about wear before it reaches the upper.

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The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Three-quarter view
The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Sole view
The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition — Top view

In the making

The Legacy Derby® — New York Edition

The leather takes shape, stitch by stitch.

About the stitching

The sole is guided beneath the needle. Each pass follows the edge, joining the leather with a precise, continuous line of stitching.

The details

Black Legacy Derby shoes worn with dark trousers beside a brick wall, photographed in black and white.
00 / Worn
The Legacy Derby in black leather, a pair photographed from above on a pale surface.
01 / Form
Close-up of the Legacy Derby showing the black leather, stitching and five-eyelet lacing.
02 / Detail
Black-and-white close-up of the Legacy Derby toe, leather grain, and sole.
03 / Finish

With your pair

Care in every detail.

The Proper Label white shoe box and protective drawstring pouch.

A white The Proper Label box, with your pair carefully presented inside.

A protective drawstring pouch for storage between wears.

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