Kerouac Derby Boot | Cassiopeia

Our GMTO collaboration Norman Vilalta x The Hand featuring Kerouac Derby Boot has closed. It is still possible to purchase this shoe as a Made-to-Order.

Meet Kerouac Derby Boot: an elegant mid-cut boot in a new black and blue "Cassiopeia" handmade patina.

Kerouac features French box calf from Tanneries du Puy, an elongated vamp and our chiseled toe last, simplified punching on the facings, a Vibram Rubber Button Sole, and a shaft detailed with embroidery along the back heel.

The mid-cut of the Kerouac boot is the perfect height to be worn year-round and can easily be worn with dress and dress-casual attire.

All shoes in our GMTO collaboration with Norman Vilalta are bench made, Goodyear-welted, and hand-finished by Norman Vilalta's artisans in Spain. This process includes the use of glass, sandpaper, inks, creams, waxes, fire and multiple iron tools to achieve a bespoke quality finishing that the Norman Vilalta brand has become known for.

• French box calf leather from Tanneries du Puy
• Cassiopeia (black and blue) handmade patina
• Bench made, Goodyear-welted construction
• Lightweight, durable, and comfortable Vibram Button Sole
• Quilted and padded insole
• Professionally hand finished before shipment
• Made-to-order inapproximately 4 to 6 months
• Proudly made in Spain
• The color and patina may vary slightly