"Wow, what a shoe - so comfortable and the colour!"
Buckingham is a stylish blucher based on the same last as our Benson wholecut. It has the open lacings of a derby but without the derby seam, and creates that clean, uninterrupted wholecut look. In a beautiful rich chestnut, this shoe will add colour and warmth to any outfit.
- Relaxed derby/gibson design with open lacing
- More comfortable than oxfords for men with a higher instep
- Full grain calf leather for softness and longevity
- Hand-dyed chestnut finish, polished and burnished
- Hard-wearing Blake-stitched leather/rubber sole for added grip
- Full calf leather lining for comfort and to absorb moisture
- Made in Italy by artisan shoemakers
Why choose the chestnut Buckingham?
Buckingham is an elegant Derby shoe with a clean, contemporary silhouette for a formal or smart casual look.
With its distinctive elongated toe shape and stitched facings adding subtle appeal, the Buckingham is comfortable and stylish, and in our stunning rich chestnut, these shoes exhibit an air of understated confidence.
Looks good with...
With its clean lines and easy feel, the black Buckingham is an ideal shoe to pair with a smart tailored suit, for all-day comfort and elegance.
Stitched leather sole and stacked leather heel
The sole is stitched onto the upper using a traditional and refined Italian method called Blake stitching. This allows the sole to be easily replaced when it eventually wears but we've used a rubber insert as well, to aid longevity and grip.
There is a 25mm genuine-leather stacked heel, with 4 brass pins and a rubber piece, again for better performance and grip. There is also a ‘gentleman’s corner’, a small bevel that reduces snagging of the heel on your trousers.
Materials and craftsmanship
We work with the finest Italian artisan shoemakers who showcase their expertise in cutting, shaping, stitching and dying leathers, skilled crafts that have been handed down through the generations.
With attention to detail being paramount, leathers are carefully selected by weight and pliability and cut to form the pattern to fit the last. Then several stages of dying, polishing and burnishing create the depth and richness of the unique chestnut colour.
Italian made
Italy is renowned for the quality and style innovation of its beautiful leathers and components used in the shoemaking process.
It has a strong and well-deserved reputation as the home of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail and we want nothing less for our Thomas Bird collection.
