
Scarosso
Damiano Braided Leather Derby Shoes Men
The Damiano Braided Leather Derby Shoes are men's dress shoes featuring a hand-polished genuine calf leather upper with a braided pattern and a leather lining. They are suitable for formal and semi-formal occasions, with a derby silhouette, two-eyelet lacing, leather insole, and EVA outer sole. Made in Italy, each pair includes an extra set of laces, a dustbag, and a shoehorn.
- Material
- Genuine calf leather upper and lining, leather insole, EVA outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Hand-polished calf leather derby shoes with braided leather detailing, made in Italy.
Braided leather upper, EVA sole, leather insole, includes accessories.
- Material
- Genuine calf leather upper and lining, leather insole, EVA outer sole
- Secondary
- eva
- Style
- classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- braided leather construction
- slanted pattern design
- hand-polished genuine calf leather upper
- genuine calf leather lining
- leather insole
- EVA outer sole for lightweight comfort
- includes extra pair of laces
- includes dustbag
- includes shoehorn
- made in Italy
Product Insights
The Damiano Braided Leather Derby offers immediate comfort and water resistance with its cushioned EVA sole, no break-in needed, and a unique hand-braided calfskin upper that develops a distinct two-tone patina over time. Priced at $695 CAD through a direct-to-consumer model, it delivers Italian craftsmanship and luxury materials without the typical markup. The main tradeoff is that the cemented EVA sole is not easily resoled, but the shoe includes dustbag, shoehorn, and extra laces to minimize ongoing costs. Best suited for cocktail attire and daytime weddings, it stands out with its artisanal detail.
Verified claims
- Patina
- Two-tone patina emerges over time; each pair develops a distinct pattern.
- Underfoot comfort
- EVA sole: cushioned, lightweight, no break-in needed.
- Water resistance
- EVA sole repels water, keeping feet dry in wet conditions.
- Resoleability
- EVA sole cemented to upper, not easily resoled.
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted in Montegranaro with 200-step process; hand-braided leather makes every pair unique.
- Value
- Direct-to-consumer model prices the Damiano at $695 CAD, avoiding typical luxury brand markup.
- Accessories
- Includes dustbag, shoehorn, and extra laces for low ongoing costs.
- Sole comfort
- Cushioning EVA sole with no break-in, ideal for daily wear.
- Formality
- Best for cocktail attire and daytime weddings; hand-braided leather adds a unique edge over plain derbies.
- Comfort and weather
- EVA sole cushions immediately and is water-resistant, ideal for long wedding days.
- Material quality
- Calfskin upper, leather insole, EVA sole, made in Italy with same raw materials as luxury brands and a 200-step process.
- Care
- Brush after each wear, condition sparingly, use cedar shoe trees, and store in the dustbag.
Product record
- Title
- Damiano Braided Leather Derby Shoes Men
- Brand
- Scarosso
- Price
- 695 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Left-side profile of a black braided leather derby shoe with round toe, low stacked lug sole, and two-eyelet lacing; woven upper paneling and visible welt stitching above the sole.
- Overall silhouetteSingle shoe shown in left-side profile, toe to the right, heel to the left; low-rise derby shape with a gently rounded toe and low stacked heel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.32 (high) - Braided upperUpper is made of interwoven leather strips forming a regular basket-weave pattern across the vamp, quarters, and toe area.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.65 · h 0.25 (high) - Lacing and tongueTwo eyelet derby lacing with thin rounded black laces tied in a small bow; tongue is leather and partly visible under the laces.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Sole constructionThick black lug sole with pronounced notches on the outsole, a defined welt or stitched seam where the upper meets the sole, and a low block heel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Leather finishUpper leather has a smooth, slightly glossy finish with visible specular highlights on the woven strips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Toe detailingToe has continuous woven pattern and a subtle raised seam running along the top edge of the vamp near the toe.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with even lighting, slight shadow beneath the shoe; image is tightly cropped vertically with ample empty space above the shoe.
- View and compositionLeft-side profile view centered horizontally in the frame with generous empty margin above and a small cast shadow below the sole.
- BackgroundUniform light gray to off-white seamless background with no props or additional elements.
- Lighting and shadowEven studio lighting producing soft specular highlights on the leather and a soft shadow directly under the sole.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.76 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (medium)
Colors
deep black· upper (woven leather)#0E0E0Dmatte black· sole#141413- Overall silhouetteSingle shoe shown in left-side profile, toe to the right, heel to the left; low-rise derby shape with a gently rounded toe and low stacked heel.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a pair of black braided leather derby shoes showing woven upper panels, smooth heel counters, rounded laces tied in bows, and thick lug-style rubber outsoles.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter view showing both shoes with heels nearest the camera and toes pointing away to the left and right.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Woven leather upperUpper is constructed from a woven or braided leather pattern forming diamond-shaped panels across the quarters and backstay area.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.34 (high) - Smooth heel counter panelVertical smooth leather heel counter panel runs up the center of each heel, distinct from the woven pattern.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.32 (high) - Topline pipingNarrow leather piping trims the topline around the shoe opening, visible as a smooth band above the woven panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.78 · h 0.12 (high) - Laces and bowThin round laces emerge from the vamp area and are tied in loose bows that sit near the shoe openings at the rear-facing angle.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium) - Thick lug rubber outsoleThick black rubber outsoles with pronounced rectangular cut grooves along the rear edge and a slightly raised welt separating sole from upper.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.90 · h 0.22 (high) - Leather finishLeather has a glossy, polished finish with visible highlights on the woven panels and smooth heel counters.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a pale gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the shoes and even front lighting.
- Background and surfacePlain light gray seamless background and surface with soft neutral shadow directly beneath the shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting producing small specular highlights on the leather surfaces and soft diffuse shadows on the ground.
- Image cropShoes are cropped with space above; toes are mostly out of frame while heels are fully visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
gloss black· woven leather upper#0E0E0Cpolished black· heel counter and piping#0E0E0Cmatte black· rubber outsole#252523- View and compositionRear three-quarter view showing both shoes with heels nearest the camera and toes pointing away to the left and right.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of black braided-leather derby shoes with rounded toes, tied laces, stitched welt and visible debossed insole text.
- Braided upperUpper surface formed from an interlaced braided leather pattern covering vamp and quarter areas on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.37 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.06 · w 0.37 · h 0.45 (high) - Toe and apronRounded apron toe with an inset oval toe panel that follows the braided pattern and a raised stitched rim around the toe panel.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.37 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.06 · w 0.37 · h 0.26 (high) - LacingRound waxed laces tied in loose bows across the tongue area of each shoe; lace ends visible and looped.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Welt stitching and sole edgeVisible single-line stitching along the perimeter where upper meets the sole, forming a defined welt and a slightly raised black sole edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (medium) - Leather finishSmooth glossy black leather with reflective highlights on braided strips and toe panels.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (medium) - Padded collar and heelRolled and slightly padded collar visible around the shoe openings and heel perimeters.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.39 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.39 (high) - Left insole text“SCAROSSO MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high) - Right insole text“SCAROSSO MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.25 (high)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadows under shoes; even diffuse lighting highlights leather sheen.
- View and compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes side by side with toes toward the top of the frame.
- Background and surfaceFlat neutral light grey background with subtle soft shadowing beneath each shoe.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven diffuse studio lighting producing gentle reflections on leather highlights and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
gloss black· braided upper and toe panels#0E0D0Bmatte black· laces#12110Edeep black· insole#0E0D0A- Braided upperUpper surface formed from an interlaced braided leather pattern covering vamp and quarter areas on both shoes.