Ernest Wholecut - London Tan Oak Bark Tanned Calf

The Ernest wholecut derby shoes offer a refined blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary style. Handmade in Northampton, England, they feature hand cut English calf leather, ensuring luxurious comfort and durability. A unique double welt construction enhances the shoe's integrity while the natural Lactae Hevea sole provides excellent traction. This limited-availability piece is a testament to timeless shoemaking, perfect for elevating formal attire or adding sophistication to casual ensembles. From the brand: Asymmetric wholecut derby design Hand cut, lasted, welted and sole stitched J. & F. J. Baker Oak Bark Tanned English calf Handmade in Northampton, England Natural Lactae Hevea Sole Ltd availability due to crafting time The Ernest wholecut is the first of our hand welted collection, made in collaboration with our sister brand, E Woodford & Sons. Every sneaker is lasted and stitched completely by hand in our Northampton Factory using English Oak Bark tanned leather and components. The Upper is hand lasted by pins to a channeled insole; a double welt is then hand stitched to create a sidewall and lower welt. Cork is applied along with a through and Lactae Hevea sole, which is hand stitched in place to the lower welt. The process has taken years from design to completion. It is our re-engineering of traditional methods of shoe making by artisans like our owner Chris Woodford's great grandfather, Ernest. The welted method of shoe making built Northampton’s renowned reputation as the ‘shoe capital of the world’ and we are proud to continue it.