{"product_id":"new-bms-hand-welted-derby-shoe","title":"BMS Hand Welted Derby Shoe","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA limited series of Hand Crafted Shoes made exclusively for Blue Mountain School. Drawing on a long legacy of traditional and artisanal cordwaining techniques using the finest materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hand Welted Derby Shoe, defined by details and drawing on a long heritage of artisanal craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper is crafted from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evachetta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leather; the lining, insole and footbed all use a similar vegetable-tanned leather. Each piece is specially treated for durability and comfort before being shaped onto the last — a consistency which ensures material compatibility and cohesion across the boot. The heel counter and toe puff are reinforced through treatment with a chestnut-based paste, a traditional and natural method that enhances the boot’s structure without compromising on traditional techniques. Structurally, a beech wood shank is added to support the arch without compromising on flexibility. The outsole and the stacked leather heel layers are tanned using a recipe based on oak bark, chosen for long-term durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoe is stitched with a linen thread hand-waxed with beeswax and natural tree resin. The shoes's leather is hand-dyed using an alcohol-based dye; after the dyeing process, it is treated with a special cream to prevent drying and preserve its natural characteristics. It is designed to age well, developing character and patina as it wears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoemaking begins with leather. All of the leathers used to create the hand welted derby shoe are vegetable-tanned by specialist local tanneries. Their production methods are more sustainable than contemporary methods, preserving traditional craftsmanship and regional know-how. The result is both aesthetic, and emotional; vegetable-tanned leather components age better and endure for longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection is created by an artisanal shoemaker in Perugia, in his home-workshop in the Italian countryside. Custom colours, sizing and other bespoke details are available. For more information on special orders, contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@bluemountain.school\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@bluemountain.school\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMS","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 42","offer_id":47645623484660,"sku":"BMSSHOE01","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 43","offer_id":47645631906036,"sku":"BMSSHOE01","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 44","offer_id":47645631938804,"sku":"BMSSHOE01","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 45","offer_id":47645631971572,"sku":"BMSSHOE01","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/7296\/2213\/files\/Shoes.jpg?v=1770916999","url":"https:\/\/store.bluemountain.school\/products\/new-bms-hand-welted-derby-shoe","provider":"Blue Mountain School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}