Derby men's dark brown leather shoes | Fabio Attanasio for Velasca

Our Dark brown smooth calf leather Pistagna derbies fa x v. - Picture 1 - Velasca

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Our Dark brown smooth calf leather Pistagna derbies fa x v. - Picture 4 - Velasca

Our Dark brown smooth calf leather Pistagna derbies fa x v. - Picture 5 - Velasca

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Fabio Attanasio x Velasca

We went all over Naples with Fabio to get to the roots of traditional Neapolitan tailoring: expertise that has known world recognition since 1400. Style, passion and savoir-faire have been perfectly balanced to bring you a ready-to-wear collection with a sartorial touch in every last detail.

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Material: Smooth calf leather

Color: Dark brown

Style: Plain with stitching FA x V.

Fit: Regular

Construction: Blake-rapid

Sole: Leather & rubber FA x V.

Lining: Calf leather

Heel: Leather & Rubber

Smooth leather

Our smooth calfskin leather is full-grain, crafted from the outermost layer: the most premium part of the animal. The artisan's touch makes it beautiful and soft by gently hammering the surface: this process brings out the leather's natural characteristics, reviving and giving it body. This essential step requires time and the precision of experienced hands.

Blake Rapid construction

This construction method secures the sole to the shoe using a double stitch: one internal, called a Blake stitch, and one external, called a Rapid stitch. Both take their names from the machines used by our artisans to create them. This method results in a durable and long-lasting product that you can take to your local cobbler to be resoled as needed.

The process begins with careful study of the leather; after finding the best part, the artisan cuts and shapes it round the last to form the upper. This is then delicately hammered to smooth down the seams and soften the parts that come into contact with the foot. Now the upper is ready to be glued to the insole and then attached to the midsole with a Blake stitch; the artisan guides the shoe under the needle with precision and expertise. Finally, the outsole is attached with a Rapid stitch.

Rubber and leather sole

An artisan carves a hole in the base of the sole and fills it in with rubber, resulting in a non-slip sole that’s suitable for rainy days.

Care

Leather gains beauty with age, so long as it is well taken care of. Here’s how:

Use a brush to get rid of dust.
Use the same brush to apply a cream. If the shoe is lightly colored, you’re better off using one that’s transparent or has a neutral color.
Wait at least 20 minutes: when the polish has dried, buff it in using a dry cloth.
Spray a deodorizing sanitizer spray on the inside of the shoe and wait a few hours before wearing.

Take a look at our leather care kit: inside you’ll find everything you need to care for smooth leather of any color. Entirely made in Italy, naturally.

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Made in Italy

Production is based in Montegranaro, in the Marche region, where the tradition of shoemaking has deep roots. For a product that lasts, we only select leathers that age well and put our trust in people who have been in this industry for generations. The artisans in our workshops have learned the job through family and know each and every trade secret. Just like Nazareno, who buffs every shoe with extreme dexterity and precision.

Here are some of their stories.