The Best Derby Shoes for Women (2021)
Even though derby shoes have been popular for nearly 175 years, they remain among the most misunderstood shoes today, particularly when it comes women's fashion.
When should I wear a derby shoe?
Are they casual or formal?
Are they even shoes that women should wear?
What IS a derby shoe anyway, for crying out loud!
These are all reasonable questions – and ones I've asked before – so let's start tackling the derby shoe definitions!
First, a derby shoe is distinguished by both its quarters and shoelace eyelets sewn on top of the vamp. This latter feature directly contrasts derby shoes with the equally popular and timeless Oxford shoes, which have eyelets sewn