Elegance in a new Light
I’ve always believed that simplicity, when done right, can be one of the most difficult things to achieve.
In shoemaking, it means there’s nothing to hide behind—no broguing to distract, no cap toe to divide the lines, no ornament to carry the eye away from imperfections.
Just pure form, honest materials, and precise execution.
That was the spirit behind our Derby Simple Shoe, which I first designed as a study in clean proportions and quiet elegance.
And now, for the first time, we’re introducing it in a color that many of you may already know: our Amber patina.
We developed this patina originally for two of our Group-made-to-order shoes—the Gaspar U-Tip Derby and the Álvaro Wingtip Oxford—where it quickly became a client favorite.
There’s something about this shade that draws people in. It’s warm and golden without being too bright, mellow but never dull. It recalls the golden hour just before sunset, the honeyed gleam of aged whisky, or the soft burnish of polished wood.
When applied by hand to repello suede from Charles F. Stead, the Amber patina takes on a gentle, organic depth that feels both grounded and luminous.
As with all of our shoes in the Condal Collection, this Derby Simple is Goodyear-welted and hand-finished here in our workshop in Barcelona.
Each pair is carefully reviewed and refined before delivery, with subtle adjustments to the patina and finishing to ensure harmony across the suede. It’s this level of care—drawn from our bespoke process—that sets our readymade collection apart.
What I love most about this shoe is its clarity of design. The silhouette is minimal but never plain. The Amber patina adds character without demanding attention. It’s a shoe that pairs easily with navy, taupe, stone, or charcoal, and it adapts effortlessly from weekday to weekend.
This version of the Derby Simple is for the man who values substance over spectacle. Who understands that good design doesn’t need to scream to be seen. Who knows that the truest luxury often lies in the restraint to do just enough—and no more.
– Norman
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Repello suede from Charles Stead and a handmade amber patina
- Asymmetric design with no center back seam for a clean, streamlined look and feel
- Goodyear-welted construction
- Light and durable Vibram Gumlite Commando Sole
- Quilted and padded insole
- Bench made and professionally hand polished by our team of artisans before shipment
- Delivery in 2 to 3 weeks
- Proudly made in Spain
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