The Legacy Derby® — Paris Edition

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Description

Black calf-leather Derby shoes designed by Camille Tanoh and crafted by hand in Portugal. A classic lace-up silhouette with extra cushioning at the sole.

Materials

Material
Calf leather
Fastening
Lace-up
Made in
Portugal

The feel

Calf-leather construction, a classic lace-up silhouette and extra cushioning at the sole. Adjust the lacing to hold the foot comfortably across the instep.

Size guide

The Derby is available in EU sizes 40–47. Select your EU size below or use the measuring guide before choosing.

EU shoe size
EU

Your pair is ordered in EU. For a US size comparison or help between sizes, contact our concierge with your usual size and foot length.

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

A
  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.

Share the length of both feet and your usual EU size with our concierge if you are unsure which Derby size to choose.

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

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® — Paris 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.

Product measurements

The Derby is offered in EU sizes 40–47. For heel height, insole length or width in your size, ask our concierge for the measurement you need.

Measure both feet while standing and keep the longer length. Foot length and insole length are different measurements; share which one you measured.

On body

See how the Derby sits beneath a wide black trouser, then compare its profile on its own.

The Legacy Derby worn with wide black trousers.
On body
The Legacy Derby in black calf leather, side profile.
Off body

How to wear

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

Tailoring

Pair with a black or charcoal suit and an open-collar shirt. A clean trouser break leaves the lacing and toe visible.

City

Wear with a straight or wide black trouser and a plain T-shirt or fine knit. Let the hem meet the top of the shoe.

Denim

Try dark straight-leg denim with a white shirt or knitwear. Keep the hem clear enough to show the Derby’s profile.

Care & longevity

A few considered gestures help the calf leather keep its suppleness and the shoe retain its shape.

  1. Remove the dust

    After wearing, brush away loose dust with a soft shoe brush, then wipe gently with a clean, dry cloth. For a light surface mark, use a barely damp cloth without soaking the leather, then let it dry naturally.

  2. Nourish sparingly

    When the leather feels dry, apply a small amount of a care product suitable for smooth calf leather to a cloth. Test first on a discreet area, follow the product instructions, and finish with a clean soft cloth. Avoid household cleaners and abrasive products.

  3. Let the pair rest

    Allow damp shoes to dry at room temperature, away from radiators and direct sunlight. Let the leather rest between wears. Use well-fitting shoe trees to support the shape, and store the fully dry pair in its protective pouch.

  4. Look after the sole

    Check the sole and heel regularly. Ask a trusted cobbler about wear before it reaches the upper, and discuss any protective sole or repair with our concierge. Avoid prolonged contact with water.

For a stain, treatment or repair question, send the Atelier a clear photograph of the affected area before applying a new product.

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.

Before you pay

Check your EU size, your selection and your delivery address. Review delivery charges, applicable taxes and return conditions before confirming payment.

Payment & security

Continue with Pay to review your selection and the payment methods offered at checkout. The final amount, delivery and any applicable taxes are shown before you confirm your order.

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.

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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Client Assistance

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

Distinct Creators

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

Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST.

The Legacy Derby — pair viewed from above, five-eyelet lacing.
The Legacy Derby worn with wide black trousers, a black T-shirt and a fine gold bracelet.
The Legacy Derby — black leather pair, three-quarter view.
The Legacy Derby — rear view of the pair.
The Legacy Derby — black outsole with subtle blind embossing.

The details

The Legacy Derby — pair viewed from above, five-eyelet lacing.
01 / Form
The Legacy Derby — rear view of the pair.
02 / Detail
The Legacy Derby — black outsole with subtle blind embossing.
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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