About
The 4168 Apron Derby is a blucher-style dress shoe manufactured by Berwick 1707. The model features an apron toe design and Goodyear welt construction, built on the HO207 last with a round toe shape. Produced in Almansa, Spain, the shoe is offered in French country calf leather with an English Dainite rubber sole.
About
The 4168 Apron Derby is a blucher-style dress shoe manufactured by Berwick 1707. The model features an apron toe design and Goodyear welt construction, built on the HO207 last with a round toe shape. Produced in Almansa, Spain, the shoe is offered in French country calf leather with an English Dainite rubber sole.
The 4168 is positioned as a versatile dress shoe suitable for both formal and casual wear, combining traditional construction methods with durable weather-resistant components.
Design and specifications
The 4168 Apron Derby is built on Berwick 1707's HO207 last, which features a round toe shape designed to fit true to size. The blucher-style construction uses open lacing with an apron toe detail across the vamp. The model carries the designation 4168-K2 in the manufacturer's product line.
The shoe is constructed with high welt placement, a design characteristic that contributes to its formal appearance while maintaining the practical benefits of welted construction. The HO207 last provides a comfortable fit with a well-rounded toe box.
Materials and construction
The upper is made from French country calf grain leather in testa, a dark brown color. The leather features a pebbled grain texture characteristic of country calf finishes. Berwick 1707 sources premium leathers from tanneries in Europe and the United States, with all raw materials meeting European Union quality and environmental standards.
The sole construction uses an English Dainite rubber outsole, known for its hard-wearing properties and suitability for all weather conditions. The midsole and heel are constructed from leather stacks. The shoe employs Goodyear welt construction, a method patented by Charles Goodyear Jr. on January 24, 1871, which involves machine stitching the upper, insole, and welt together before attaching the outsole.
Berwick 1707 manufactures all components in-house, including heels and soles, maintaining vertical production control. The company's construction process involves approximately 200 manual operations per pair of shoes. Production takes place at the company's facility in Almansa, a southeastern Spanish city with an established shoemaking tradition.
Sizing and fit
The 4168 Apron Derby is available in UK sizes ranging from 5 to 12, including half sizes. The shoe is offered in F width, which represents a regular fitting. According to retailer specifications, the HO207 last fits true to size.
The retail price as of 2025 is €229.00, including 21% value-added tax.
References
"4168-K2 Country Calf Testa". Berwick Shoes. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
"Berwick 1707 Grain Apron Derby". A Fine Pair of Shoes. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
"Berwick Derby Testa Country Calf". Tino Suits. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
"Berwick". Berwick Shoes. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
