You’ve done the boat shoe , you’ve exhausted the loafer. So what’s next? This fall, we’re making the case for a fresh take on a familiar favorite: the derby and the brogue. A menswear mainstay, designers and street style stars alike have shown us that the best brogues and derbies for women can be styled in invigorating and unexpected ways, and we’re here for it.
If you’re wondering what exactly sets a derby, oxford, or brogue apart from, say, any other loafer , the answer lies in the laces. A loafer, by definition, is a slip-on shoe, while the derby and oxford are laced up styles (featuring “open” and “closed” lacing systems, respectively). And a brogue? That refers to those decorative perforations you can find on both derbies and oxfords, lending an even more traditional look. Whiche