Patina Chocolate Derby Shoes - Leather outsole - GILWELL

FULL GRAIN ANILINE LEATHER

Full grain aniline leather is a leather obtained from a hide with very few defects, and where the whole thickness is used and only a light finish applied.

This finish reveals all the leather’s natural characteristics – once it has been tanned it will not undergo any other alterations. Only the most noble of treatments are applied to full grain aniline calf leathers, resulting in high quality leathers of matchless beauty.

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BLAKE CONSTRUCTION

Blake construction is a simple, sewn assembly well suited to elegant leather soles dress shoes: loafers, Derby shoes, boots, buckled, or monk strap shoes, and Oxford shoes.

The preferred choice for a large number of models of Bexley shoes, Blake construction delivers a flexible, very lightweight shoe.

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LEATHER SOLES

Leather soles feel superlatively good on your feet: their feel, their smoothness, the sound they make... Leather is a natural material that allows air to circulate, letting your feet breathe. It also helps to get rid of any moisture caused by perspiration and improves heat regulation.

However, we recommend you have a rubber pad fitted to help your leather sole wear more slowly, protect the stitching and gain more grip if you do decide to wear the shoes in wet weather.

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