Simons
Suede Derby Shoes Men
CA$195.00CAD
In Stock
These men's derby shoes feature a genuine suede upper with a stitched cap toe and five-eyelet lacing, a padded footbed, and a non-skid rubber outer sole with a stacked heel. Designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive, they offer a classic low-profile silhouette suitable for casual and smart-casual wear. Each pair includes a signature dust bag.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper, synthetic lining
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
SandBrown
Size
899.51010.5111213
Specifications
Men's genuine suede derby shoes with padded footbed and rubber sole.
Padded footbed, non-skid rubber outsole, lace-up closure.
- Material
- Genuine suede upper, synthetic lining
- Style
- classic, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- genuine suede upper
- synthetic lining
- padded footbed
- non-skid rubber outer sole
- signature dust bag included
- exclusive Simons design
- derby shoe style
- lace-up closure
Product Insights
The Suede Derby Shoes Men from Simons offer a relaxed, modern office style that pairs with chinos, flannel, and dark denim, thanks to their matte napped suede texture and open-lace derby construction. They provide a quieter, shock-absorbent rubber sole with non-skid outsole for better wet traction than leather, but the suede upper requires regular brushing and water-repellent spray, is not water-resistant, and the open-lace design may allow water ingress around the tongue, so wearing in wet conditions is not recommended. Order your usual size or half size down if between sizes.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Order usual size; half size down if between sizes.
- Cleaning
- Brush regularly with a suede brush to remove dirt and revive the nap.
- Water resistance
- Apply a suede protector spray and never use water or liquid cleaners.
- Wet traction
- Non-skid rubber outsole provides better grip on wet surfaces than leather.
- Weather sealing
- Open-lace derby design may allow water ingress around tongue in rain.
- Construction
- Open-lace derby construction is less formal than oxford, suits business-casual.
- Suede texture
- Matte napped suede texture complements chinos, flannel, and dark denim for office wear.
- Color
- Sand color is a warm neutral that matches stone, cream, and light grey trousers.
- Office style
- Matte suede and open-lace derby construction create a relaxed, modern office style that pairs with chinos, flannel, or dark denim.
- Suede care
- Suede upper requires regular brushing and water-repellent spray to maintain appearance and is not water-resistant.
- Sole
- Quieter, shock-absorbent rubber sole grips lobby floors, pavement, and stairwells.
- Wet weather
- Avoid wearing in wet conditions due to untreated suede.
Product record
- Title
- Suede Derby Shoes Men
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to wear suede derbies for the office
- The full rubber sole replaces formal leather with a quieter, more shock-absorbent step that handles polished lobby floors, pavement commutes, and stairwells equally, signalling a shoe built for real-world office movement over stationary sit-downs.
- Genuine suede's matte napped surface absorbs light rather than reflecting it, producing a soft visual texture that pairs easily with chinos, flannel, or dark denim — the effect is approachable and distinctly modern, suited to open-plan offices where high-shine calfskin can feel stiff.
- The sand colour reads as a warm neutral in the tan-to-taupe family, anchoring lighter trouser tones like stone, cream, and light grey while extending the shoe's seasonal utility into spring and summer — a practical pivot when dark brown or black feels too heavy.
- The open-lace derby, where eyelet tabs are sewn on top of the vamp, descends from casual sporting origins and reads as inherently less formal than a closed-lace oxford, making it a natural anchor for business-casual wardrobes where relaxed polish is the goal.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side-view of a single low-profile suede derby shoe with a beige/tan suede upper, stitched cap toe, five-eyelet lacing, dark inner lining, and a black stacked heel and welted sole.
- Overall silhouetteSingle left shoe shown in perfect lateral side profile, low ankle cut, slightly rounded toe and a visible cap-toe seam across the forefoot.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.35 · w 0.90 · h 0.37 (high) - Upper materialUniform nap suede upper with a soft matte texture and visible fine suede grain across vamp, quarters, and heel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.75 · h 0.30 (high) - Toe constructionStitched cap-toe seam visible as a horizontal stitched line across the forefoot, separating the toe cap from the vamp.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.44 · w 0.27 · h 0.16 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFive pairs of eyelets with round laces threaded straight, laces and eyelet area in the same suede color as the upper.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Quarter and vamp stitchingVisible single-row topstitching along quarter seam and around vamp panels; stitching matches upper color and follows panel edges.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Inner liningDarker brown inner lining visible at collar opening and along the top edge of the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.31 · w 0.25 · h 0.08 (high) - Welt and soleContrasting black welt and black rubber/stacked sole visible along entire shoe bottom, with a thin lighter stitch line where upper meets welt.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.63 · w 0.90 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel constructionBlack stacked heel with slight block profile and flat base, distinct from the sole by a vertical seam line near the rear.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a flat light gray background with even soft lighting and a subtle shadow under the shoe.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray seamless background occupying the full frame, no props visible.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft studio lighting with a soft edged shadow directly beneath the sole, visible as a slightly darker gray strip.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.90 · h 0.10 (medium) - Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally, positioned in lower half of the image leaving large empty space above.
Colors
light beige suede· upper#DCC3ACblack· sole and welt#0E0D0Ddark brown· inner lining- Overall silhouetteSingle left shoe shown in perfect lateral side profile, low ankle cut, slightly rounded toe and a visible cap-toe seam across the forefoot.
- 02
Product
Rear-quarter view of a pair of suede derby shoes showing the heel counters, stacked black soles, and upper suede texture; both shoes are partially visible and cropped at the front.
- View and compositionRear-quarter view focusing on the heels and back portion of two shoes; right shoe is closer to camera and more prominent, left shoe is slightly behind and to the left.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.50 · w 0.54 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.48 · w 0.46 · h 0.38 (high) - Upper materialSoft nap suede upper with visible fine suede texture across the heel counters and back quarters.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.70 · h 0.34 (high) - Heel counter shapeRounded heel counters with a vertical center seam at the back and a curved stitch line following the quarter panel.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.52 · w 0.48 · h 0.33 (high) - Sole and heel constructionGloss-finish stacked black sole and low block heel with a visible welt stitch line where the upper meets the sole.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.72 · w 0.66 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior liningVisible dark brown interior lining around the shoe opening, contrasting with the lighter suede exterior.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Stitching detailEven machine stitching visible along the heel seam and quarter panel seams in a matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light grey seamless background with soft frontal lighting and minimal shadows; image is cropped at the front of the shoes.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey studio background with even, soft lighting and subtle shadow beneath the soles.
- CroppingShoes are cropped near the forefoot so the front portions are not visible in this frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.84 · w 1.00 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on suede texture and sole edges; no visible text or branding in the frame.
Colors
light beige suede· suede upper#CCB39Cgloss black· sole and heel#1D1B1Bdark brown· interior lining#3A2414- View and compositionRear-quarter view focusing on the heels and back portion of two shoes; right shoe is closer to camera and more prominent, left shoe is slightly behind and to the left.
- 03
Product
A top-down view of a pair of beige/tan suede derby shoes with cap toes, five-eyelet lacing, black welt/sole, and visible brown insoles bearing printed text.
- Overall viewPair of lace-up derby shoes shown from top; both left and right shoes are visible and aligned parallel with toes toward the top of the image.
- Upper materialSoft suede uppers covering toe box, vamp and quarters with a consistent nap visible across surfaces.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Cap toe seamHorizontal seam across each toe forming a cap-toe detail running roughly perpendicular to shoe length.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.19 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.19 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - LacingEach shoe has five pairs of eyelets with round laces threaded in a straight-lace pattern; tongues are visible beneath the laces.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Welt and soleProminent black welt and outsole encircle each shoe contrasting with the lighter suede upper; visible stitching along the welt.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (medium) - Insole and interiorBrown insoles are visible inside both shoes; each insole has dark printed text.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high) - Insole text left“simons”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.63 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Insole text right“simons”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.63 · w 0.16 · h 0.26 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-row stitching along seams at cap toe and around the eyelet panels; stitching color closely matches suede.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.15 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.15 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style top-down product photograph on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition with both shoes fully in frame and toes near the top edge.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background occupying entire image outside the shoes.
- Shadows and lightingSoft, even studio lighting with faint soft shadows beneath the outer edges of the shoes.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on shoe surfaces; texture of suede clearly visible.
Colors
light beige suede· suede upper#D6C1ACblack· welt and sole#1A0D05medium brown· insole#9C836C
Documents & Data
Q&A
3 answered- Do these derby shoes run true to size, or should I size up or down?
- We recommend ordering your usual size, as the lace-up closure allows for adjustment. Suede may stretch slightly with wear, so if you're between sizes, consider half-size down.
- What is the recommended care routine for the suede upper to maintain its appearance?
- To maintain the genuine suede upper, regularly brush with a suede brush to remove dirt and revive the nap. Apply a suede protector spray to guard against stains and moisture. Avoid using water or liquid cleaners.
- Is the suede treated to be water-resistant, or should these shoes be avoided in wet conditions?
- The suede is not treated for water resistance. We recommend avoiding these shoes in wet conditions and applying a suede protector spray to help repel moisture.