J Shoes William Men's Dark Brown Leather Derby Shoesfeature stitched welt detailing; contrasting laces & a leather sole with rubber inlays for better grip. The Derby wasoriginallypopular as a sporting & hunting boot in the 1850's, but by the turn of the 20th century, it was regarded asappropriateto wear in town. Some times called an 'open front' this is a lace-up shoe where the eyelet facings are traditionally stitched on top of the vamp