what are derby shoes
Derby shoe. A derby (pronounced /ËdÉËrbi/ DAR-bee or in North American English /ËdÉËrbi/ DUR-bee; also called gibson) is a style of boot or shoe characterized by quarters with shoelace eyelets that are sewn on top of the vamp. This construction method, also known as open lacing, contrasts with that of the oxfords.