Brown derbys recommendations?

[li8green]

Seeking recommendations for brands / models of some (dark) brown derby shoes. Budget: $400ish

I like these Morjas brown grain split toe derbies but they're sold out: https://www.morjas.com/us/product/the-split-toe-derby-brown-grain/

I also like the Crockett & Jones Cornell and Sandhurst but trying not to spend $750:
https://us.crockettandjones.com/col...ection/products/cornell-coffee-hurricane-hide
https://us.crockettandjones.com/col...ion/products/sandhurst-darkbrown-scotch-grain

Also like this ALDEN UNLINED PLAIN TOE BLUCHER - BROWN CHROMEXCEL
https://jpressonline.com/products/alden-unlined-plain-toe-blucher-brown-chromexcel


Willing to buy new or gently used. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

 

[eyeofthek9]

Get the pembroke by C&J, their most timeless derby.

Also, C&J is way cheaper if you call one of their UK retail stores and order direct rather from the website. You'll probably save $100 USD when it's all said and done.

 

[onemoretime]

Seeking recommendations for brands / models of some (dark) brown derby shoes. Budget: $400ish

I like these Morjas brown grain split toe derbies but they're sold out: https://www.morjas.com/us/product/the-split-toe-derby-brown-grain/

I also like the Crockett & Jones Cornell and Sandhurst but trying not to spend $750:
https://us.crockettandjones.com/col...ection/products/cornell-coffee-hurricane-hide
https://us.crockettandjones.com/col...ion/products/sandhurst-darkbrown-scotch-grain

Also like this ALDEN UNLINED PLAIN TOE BLUCHER - BROWN CHROMEXCEL
https://jpressonline.com/products/alden-unlined-plain-toe-blucher-brown-chromexcel


Willing to buy new or gently used. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

If price is an issue and you're not in a hurry, I'd highly recommend the Ebay route. For something as common as a brown derby, you'll come across a tremendous number of options. You can either target a higher quality shoe in your $400 price range, or a $400 shoe for lower cost. Most Ebay shoe prices are negotiable.

Just a few of examples:

Carmina Brown Split toe derby men's Leather dress shoes Size UK 9.5 USA 10.5 | eBay

Black blemishes on the upper toe area. (Shown on pictures). Tear at the Inside heel cap area of the shoes. (SEE LAST PICTURES). Shoes are in Very Good Condition.

www.ebay.com

WORN 5x | $1585 EDWARD GREEN LUCCOMBE PLAIN TOE UK 8 8.5 WAXY BROWN LEATHER BAGS | eBay

For your consideration a used pair of Edward Green "Luccombe" plain-toe derbies. Made from a dark brown waxy calfskin leather. Plain toe derby pattern. Built on the rubber "city" outsole, matching goodyear flat welt and brown edge trim.

www.ebay.com

$1910 | JOHN LOBB PORTMAN PRESTIGE SPLIT TOE DERBY UK 8 US 9 D BROWN LEATHER | eBay

For your consideration a used pair of John Lobb Portman split toe derbies. Made from a smooth brown calfskin leather. Hand stitched split toe apron pattern. This pair is built atop a hidden channel leather outsole, brown edge trim and goodyear welt.

www.ebay.com

J.M. Weston 598 Half Hunt Demi Chase Brown Pebbled Grain Derby US 13D UK 12D | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">J.M. Weston 598 Half Hunt Demi Chase Brown Pebbled Grain Derby US 13D UK 12D</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Longest points:</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Length- 13 ¼ inches </p> <br>...

www.ebay.com

 

[li8green]

Get the pembroke by C&J, their most timeless derby.

Also, C&J is way cheaper if you call one of their UK retail stores and order direct rather from the website. You'll probably save $100 USD when it's all said and done.

Thanks! Good idea. What are the mechanics of doing that? Literally just find any UK store and call it?