
Polo Ralph Lauren
Asher Derby Shoes Men
The Polo Ralph Lauren Asher Derby Shoes for men are genuine leather dress shoes featuring an open-lacing derby construction with a round cap toe, padded footbed, and embossed non-skid rubber outer sole. The upper and lining are made of genuine leather, with a stitched welt and low stacked heel. Designed for formal or business wear, these shoes have model number 803955639.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper and lining, rubber sole
- Gender
- male
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Specifications
Classic derby shoes crafted from genuine leather with a round cap toe and padded comfort.
Genuine leather upper and lining, padded footbed, non-skid rubber outsole
- Material
- Genuine leather upper and lining, rubber sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather upper
- genuine leather lining
- round cap toe
- padded footbed
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
Product Insights
The Asher Derby Shoes from Polo Ralph Lauren offer a durable, water-resistant dress shoe with a corrected-grain leather upper that resists scuffs but won't develop a patina, paired with a leather storm welt, padded footbed, and rubber outsole for traction and moisture protection. They require a break-in period and are true to size in standard widths (8–12), but lack wide width options. At $99.95 CAD, they undercut competitors like Rockport while adding brand prestige, though the cemented sole limits resoling. Color accuracy is consistent, and the padded footbed and leather lining enhance longevity.
Verified claims
- Leather grade
- Corrected-grain 100% leather upper resists scuffs but won't develop patina.
- Break-in
- Full leather lining and upper require several wears to soften.
- Storm welt
- Leather storm welt reinforces sole and blocks water, rare below $200.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size for standard widths in sizes 8–12.
- Outsole
- Padded footbed and rubber outsole reduce shock and provide traction on slick surfaces.
- Fit
- Available in sizes 8–12 that run true to size, require a break-in, and lack wide width options.
- Traction
- Embossed rubber outsole provides superior traction on wet and slick surfaces versus smooth leather soles.
- Value
- At $99.95 CAD, it undercuts the Rockport Noah Plain Toe Derby and adds Polo Ralph Lauren prestige, but lacks wide widths and requires a break-in.
- Construction
- Leather storm welt and padded footbed boost comfort and sole integrity; cemented sole limits resoling.
- Color accuracy
- Buyers often report the online color is accurate to the actual shoe, though natural leather variation can cause slight differences.
- Leather finish
- The 'genuine leather' upper is typically a corrected-grain leather with a uniform, embossed surface that resists scuffs but will not develop a natural patina over time.
- Lining breathability
- The full leather lining wicks moisture and promotes airflow, reducing heat buildup compared to synthetic linings.
Product record
- Title
- Asher Derby Shoes Men
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 258 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Asher Derby Shoes Men: Choose this if you want a classic cap-toe derby in brown leather, with a genuine leather upper and lining, padded footbed, and a 100% rubber outsole described as non-skid. It uses open derby lacing with a 3-eyelet facing and visible welt stitching, and comes in men's sizes 8 through 12. Note that the traction description is the listing's own label rather than a tested performance claim, and images show a smooth, low-sheen leather without visible grain pattern.[1,2,3,4] | Alston Penny Loafers Men: Choose this if you want a sleek black leather penny loafer for summer and business casual wear — it has a smooth full-grain leather upper with moc-toe stitching, a padded footbed, leather lining, and an embossed non-skid rubber sole. One reviewer calls them his favourite summer shoes, recommending no-show socks with cotton or linen trousers, but suggests skipping worsted wool suits in traditional colours like navy and grey as well as jeans because of the sleek last.[5,6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Side view of a single brown leather Derby-style dress shoe with visible cap toe seam, open lacing, low stacked heel, welt stitching and tan interior lining.
- Overall silhouetteSingle right shoe shown in profile with a low heel, rounded toe and straight sole line visible from medial side.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.52 · w 0.92 · h 0.34 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth polished leather upper with a subtle shine and uniform surface, no visible texture grain.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.62 · h 0.27 (high) - Lacing constructionOpen-lacing derby style with a 3-eyelet facing and round waxed laces threaded through punched eyelets.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Cap toeHorizontal cap-toe seam across the forefoot forming a distinct toe cap panel.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high) - Welt and sole junctionVisible welt stitching or decorative stitch line around the perimeter where upper meets the dark outsole, creating a defined edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.88 · h 0.07 (high) - Heel constructionLow stacked block heel with a squared outer profile and a small recessed notch at the front of the heel base.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior liningVisible interior lining along the collar in a contrasting light tan color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product shot on a plain light gray background with soft shadow beneath the shoe and even frontal lighting; image is vertically cropped with large empty space above the shoe.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray seamless background with the shoe centered horizontally and placed near the lower third of the frame.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow directly under the sole following the shoe outline, indicating even diffuse lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.79 · w 0.92 · h 0.08 (medium) - Image crop and compositionLarge empty upper margin above the shoe; shoe fully visible horizontally but close to lower image edge.
Colors
dark reddish brown· upper leather#41332Dvery dark brown· outsole and heel#1C1B1Blight tan· interior lining- Overall silhouetteSingle right shoe shown in profile with a low heel, rounded toe and straight sole line visible from medial side.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a pair of dark brown leather derby shoes showing smooth leather uppers, stacked dark brown heels/soles, welt stitching, and tan leather interior linings; right shoe is in foreground with left shoe slightly behind.
- View and compositionPair of shoes shown from the rear-right three-quarter angle, heels nearest the camera and uppers sloping away; both shoes are visible with the right shoe slightly closer to the viewer.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.48 · w 0.75 · h 0.40 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, full-grain appearing leather upper with a low sheen and uniform finish; leather shows slight tonal variation from lighting but no visible grain pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Heel and sole constructionStacked, solid dark brown heel and sole assembly with a shallow layered appearance and a flat base; the heel has a narrow horizontal textured strip near the top edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Welt and stitchingVisible welt with continuous row of stitching connecting upper to sole around the heel area; stitching thread contrasts subtly against the upper.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.65 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel counter seamVertical seam centered on the rear heel counter of the right shoe with visible single-line stitching; left shoe shows a rear seam offset toward its inner side.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.42 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior liningSmooth tan leather interior lining visible at the shoe openings, with curved top edge and slight padding around the collar.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.27 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Lace eyelets visiblePartial view of the shoe throat shows metal or dark-rimmed eyelets and a few visible lace sections on the right shoe near the top edge.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.32 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting from above-left creating subtle highlights and soft shadows beneath the shoes; image is cropped to show lower two-thirds of frame.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray seamless background filling the frame above the shoes, providing high contrast against the dark brown footwear.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Shadows and lightingSoft shadow directly under and slightly behind the shoes indicating diffuse studio lighting; gentle highlights on leather upper toward left sides.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.80 · h 0.25 (high) - Image cropTop portion of the frame contains empty background and the shoes are placed in the lower half; full toe boxes are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.50 (high)
Colors
dark chocolate brown· upper leather#43322Cwarm tan· interior liningdeep espresso· sole and heel#2B2A26medium brown thread· welt stitching#5A524D- View and compositionPair of shoes shown from the rear-right three-quarter angle, heels nearest the camera and uppers sloping away; both shoes are visible with the right shoe slightly closer to the viewer.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of brown leather derby shoes with cap-toe detailing, open-lace quarters, and branded tan insoles with gold foil text and logo.
- Overall shapeA pair of full leather derby shoes shown from above, placed side-by-side with toes at top and heels at bottom.
- Upper material and finishSmooth polished leather upper with a slight sheen and a fine-grain texture visible on the toe caps.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.45 (high) - Cap toeHorizontal seam across the forefoot forming a cap-toe on each shoe.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.22 (high) - Lacing and quartersOpen-lacing derby construction with matching brown round laces threaded through eyelet rows set on separate quarters; visible stitching around the eyelet panels.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.38 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high) - Sole welt stitchingVisible stitched welt running around the perimeter of each shoe between upper and sole.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.94 (medium) - Insole materialTan colored smooth insole visible inside each shoe opening.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.61 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.61 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Insole printed logo and textGold foil printed Polo player logo and accompanying text printed on each insole.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Left insole text“Polo”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.69 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (high) - Left insole logo“player-on-horse pictogram”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.73 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Left insole brand text“Ralph Lauren”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (high) - Left insole establishment text“EST. 1967”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.83 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (medium) - Right insole text“Polo”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.69 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (high) - Right insole logo“player-on-horse pictogram”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.73 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Right insole brand text“Ralph Lauren”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (high) - Right insole establishment text“EST. 1967”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.83 · w 0.16 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a light neutral background with even lighting and soft shadows.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes fully within frame with toes near the top edge.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft even lighting producing low-contrast highlights on the leather uppers and subtle shadows beneath the shoes.
Colors
rich brown· upper leather#412E2Btan· insole#AB7C62metallic gold· insole print#AA7C62
Variants
16 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4380961 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 8 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380962 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 9 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380963 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 9.5 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380964 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 10 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380965 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 10.5 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380966 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 11 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380967 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 11.5 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380968 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 12 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380969 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 8 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380970 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 9 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380971 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 9.5 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380972 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 10 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380973 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 10.5 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380974 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 11 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380975 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 11.5 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4380976 | Asher Derby Shoes Men - 12 | CA$99.95CA$258.00 | Yes |