The brown suede derby boot is a quintessential model for any guy that appreciates classic footwear but wants something more functional and versatile for daily use. Personally speaking, I like the Sun but Ihave never been a “Summer guy.” Growing up in Seattle, the most beautiful season there is Autumn. And Autumn there felt like it was 75% of the year due to the grey skies and constant drizzle-style rain. It made wearing boots a no-brainer. And brown suede derby boots at that!
With that in mind, Autumn has always been my favorite season. Sartorially, it has been for two reasons. 1. I love boots. And 2. I love to layer my clothes. I love jackets. I love sweaters. I love scarves. And you can always add more clothes if you are cold. You can’t exactly take your skin off in Summer when you are dripping sweat from humidity. So, yea, I love Autumn.
In the Autumn, you need your go-to pieces. We all have them. Whether it’s a jacket or a pair of boots, we all gravitate toward something. I love suede boots. They are so easy to wear and I dont mind to get mine wet or dirty as they are easy to clean, unlike calfskin which involves far more upkeep. I also do not mind my suede to look a bit worn in, whereas I always want my leather shoes to look tip-top. It makes a suede boot the perfect choice for regular wear.
I love all styles of suede boots and have an all-suede boot in nearly every style of boot I own. I have noticed though that most guys though aren’t keen on suede oxford boots and rather have seen more men wearing brown suede derby boots. I always found that interesting as the difference between them functionally is little to none. And you can see that here as it is easy to find pictures on IG of brown suede derby boots. But go try to find brown suede oxford boots and it will be a much harder task.
And yet I am not really a derby guy when it comes to shoes but I do like a nice derby style boot. They suit my dress-casual look that I so often gravitate towards and therefore makes them super easy to wear and pair with most outfits. The industry is currently in trend for more rugged leathers such as Kudu and Waxy Commander but I stay faithful to my brown suede as really feel it offers the perfect harmony between casual and smart wear.
Do you have a pair brown suede derby boots? If not, better grab one as now is the season!
—Justin FitzPatrick, The Shoe Snob
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I’m not a boot kind of guy (maybe chukka boots cut it…) but those ones you’re showing (off) are absolutely gorgeous! And I agree, suede is great… Thanks for the post!
The answer to your question is yes.Crockett and Jones Eskdale 2 in dark brown suede
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