Derby
Product information
The Derby is part of the Carl Hässner Master Shoes collection – a collection of historic ZEHA sports shoes reinterpreted for everyday wear through premium shoemaking construction, meticulous craftsmanship, and carefully selected European materials. While preserving the functional characteristics of the original models, the collection combines them with the quality and durability of a classic leather shoe.
The Derby is based on historic ZEHA football boots of the early 1900s and is the most original as well as the most robust model in the Carl Hässner Master Shoes collection. In the 1950s, the historic design was reinterpreted with ZEHA's distinctive double stripes.
Its high-cut upper with additional ankle protection, wide-opening lacing system, and reinforced toe and heel caps provide maximum support and an exceptionally precise fit. To this day, the Derby preserves the character of ZEHA's earliest football boots.
Premium calf leather, a vertically stitched leather outsole, and the Barré Construction combine its historic origins with the quality and durability of a classic leather shoe. Handcrafted in Europe, the Derby is designed not for a single season, but for many years of wear.
Product details
| Gender: | unisex |
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| Upper material: | vegetable-tanned calf leather |
| Lining material: | Metal free-tanned calf leather |
| Sole: | Hässner Pyramid Split |
| Inlay sole: | Removable made of latex + leat |
| Color name: | lead-grey / cognac / cream |
| Fit: | High Cut |
| Shoelace: | Cream 302 |
| Length shoelace: | 36- 40 - 150 cm, 41- 48 - 160 cm |
| Additional shoelace: | Grey 407 |
| Country of manufacture: | Portugal |
Foot Size Determiniation
Below you’ll find a short guide to help you determine your correct ZEHA shoe size – as a small note: a little room in the toe area ensures the right wearing comfort.
You can find the ZEHA Size Guide with all measurements and notes here.
Material + Care
Zeha Berlin shoes are made of high-quality material. To ensure you can enjoy your new shoes for a long time, care instructions are included with every shoe box. Please read them carefully. Complaints resulting from improper care of the material cannot be accepted.
BEFORE WEARING FOR THE FIRST TIME
We recommend that you impregnate new shoes before wearing them for the first time. This creates a waterproof layer inside the material. It also provides protection against moisture and dirt.
Apply a fine spray three times and let the shoes dry completely in between spraying to prevent stains. The shoe must not become soaked through.
Do not forget the soles and edges when caring for your shoes.
For smooth leather shoes we recommend additional polishing after impregnation. The shoe polish protects and shines the leather from the outside.
Please note:
- polish residues that remain on the shoe quickly become caked. This makes the leather look as if it is cracked.
- shoes made of suede or nubuck leather do not tolerate waxes, greases or shoe polishes. The surfaces should be treated when dry with a soft brush and a suitable care spray
- especially deep colors and light-colored models (e.g. Liga 855.0992) require careful and regular impregnation of the leather to protect the shoe’s color. This avoids color loss due to moisture and the discoloration of other (brighter) pieces of leather and/or garments. Detailed care instructions are included with every delivery.
PUTTING ON AND TAKING OFF SHOES CORRECTLY
A shoehorn should always be used to put on shoes. This prevents damage to the material and extends its durability as a result.
Shoes should be taken off by hand. When taking off shoes, never loosen them from the heel with the tip of your foot. This will damage the heel cup and the shoe will wear out.
WEARING BREAKS AND MOISTURE
Leather is a natural material that is stressed by damp weather and mechanical activity.
We therefore recommend shoe trees made of cedar or beech wood during wearing breaks. Shoe trees smooth out creases and support the drying process of the shoe.
Wet shoes should be dried off immediately with a soft cloth and filled with paper towels/newspaper. Moisture is absorbed, the shoes are kept in shape. Then allow to dry slowly at room temperature.
Never expose the shoes to a direct source of heat (heating, open fire, etc.). Heat will make the leather brittle and dries it out irreparably.
Protect the shoes as well from direct light to prevent colour losses.
CARE OF THE LEATHER SOLES
The sole leather is naturally abrasion-resistant. During wear, it is automatically compressed and becomes water-repellent on its own. However, no other leather on the shoe is subject to as much stress as the sole leather. In order to provide lasting protection, the leather soles should be impregnated with leather sole oil at regular intervals. This keeps the leather soles flexible and increases their life.
Any production-related protruding thread ends are harmless and can be carefully removed by means of a flame (lighter).
REPAIRS
Shoes are subject to the natural wear and tear of everyday life. Regular and thorough care can delay the need for repair work. Repair requirements can also be identified earlier through proper care. Worn-out heels, outsoles, sole tips or heel linings should be replaced at an early stage in order to protect the surrounding material. We recommend that you consult a specialist company that is familiar with the repair requirements. The work of professionals is more durable and of better quality.
