{"id":3595,"count":3,"description":"If you want to look good and dress stylishly from head to toe, derbies are exactly the shoes you need to wear. I\u2019ve always found Derbies to be a particularly comfortable and stylish shoe. They look great with a pair of slacks, ideal for business or even casual wear.\r\n\r\nBut did you know that the creation of Derbies is still shrouded in mystery?\r\n\r\nCome with me on a journey through the history of men\u2019s Derbies to discover this iconic shoe.\r\n

Is the 14th Earl of Derby the precursor of the famous shoe?<\/h2>\r\nFrom the beginning, the hypotheses on the creation of the Derby diverge. Indeed, it would be either the 12th Earl of Derby, the illustrious Edward Smith-Stanley, who would be at the origin of the shoe or, his grandson Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl. Personally, the second version seems to fit better.\r\n\r\nFinding the Richelieu shoes<\/a> very uncomfortable, especially for atypical feet, the earl had a shoe created inspired by the Richelieu, but modified to gain in comfort. The Count was rather corpulent and had some difficulties to lace his boots.\r\n\r\nHis bootmaker modified the shape of the shoe in order to adapt it and to relieve the delicate foot of the count. In 1862, the Derby made its first appearance in the Dunkley account Boot, then in 1872 in the St Crispin magazine which praised the comfort of the shoe thanks to a reworked cut and seams.\r\n

A Prussian general created the Derbies<\/h2>\r\nIt seems that troubled times have always inspired men when it comes to fashion. I learned that there might be another inventor of the Derby shoe, the Prussian general Gebhard Leberecht von Bl\u00fccher. Moreover, this version is all the more credible as Derbies shoes would be called Bluchers, across the Atlantic.\r\n\r\nWhile cavalry and infantry troops had to fight Napoleon\u2019s armies with very uncomfortable boots that were difficult to put on and take off, the general took the liberty of redesigning the cut. Thus were born the Derbies, to facilitate the advance and comfort of Prussian troops.\r\n

The evolution of Derby shoes over time<\/h2>\r\nIn the end, it doesn\u2019t matter who invented the Derby, the 14th Earl of Derby or the general of the Prussian army, the fact remains that this shoe has conquered elegant men all over the world. Its resolutely British style makes it a sophisticated and dressy shoe.\r\n\r\nOver the years, the Derby has been modernized, adopting a more pointed or rounded toe depending on the model. The Derby is dressed in black or brown leather, it can have a smooth appearance or patent. Exit the shoe of the infantry or the corpulent Count of Derby, the shoe adapts to all male silhouettes and all clothing styles.\r\n

Derbies in the 21st century: a shoe for all styles<\/h2>\r\nPopular and democratized, Derbies give their wearer a beautiful masculine look and charisma. At work or in the evening, Derbies are suitable for all circumstances.\r\n\r\nWith a suit, the black, navy blue or camel derbies will give you a dandy chic style of the most exquisite. If you\u2019re looking for a more casual look, chino pants with a shirt and a leather belt<\/a> to match your Derbies will be a hit. Paired with jeans and a sweater, your outfit will be casual, but still very stylish. It\u2019s perfect for a casual date with your friends<\/a>. The suede lace-up Derbies with rounded toes will go perfectly with your casual chic style.\r\n\r\nI think Derbies are really the perfect men\u2019s shoes. What about you? 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