
Steve Madden
Daedric Derby Shoes Men
Men's derby dress shoes by Steve Madden, crafted with a polished genuine leather upper in black, an almond toe, and open lacing with five pairs of eyelets. Key features include a synthetic lining, padded footbed, stacked heel, and non-skid outsole under the heel and forefoot, with tan leather interior lining visible. Suitable for formal and dressy occasions, these shoes have a tapered silhouette and visible stitch detailing on the upper.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, synthetic lining
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, formal, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Classic derby shoes with polished leather upper and tapered silhouette, perfect for formal occasions.
Genuine leather upper with polished finish, padded footbed, non-skid outsole.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, synthetic lining
- Style
- classic, formal, minimal
- Occasion
- formal, wedding, work
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- polished finish
- tapered silhouette
- almond toe
- classic derby lines
- minimal detailing
- genuine leather upper
- synthetic lining
- padded footbed
- non-skid outsole under heel and forefoot
- dressy formal style
Product Insights
The Steve Madden Daedric Derby Shoes deliver a formal dress-shoe silhouette enhanced by anti-skid rubber pods for grip on polished surfaces, thanks to a cemented half-sole design typically found in $500+ footwear, now available at $99.95. The tradeoff: the cemented sole cannot be resoled, making the shoe disposable upon outsole wear. The black model features a polished matte finish requiring gentle care with a damp cloth and neutral polish. Fit is true to length with a break-in period; half-size up is recommended for wider feet due to the tapered toe, and the leather upper may stretch slightly for added comfort.
Verified claims
- Traction
- Anti-skid rubber pods grip on polished floors like wood, tile, and marble.
- Sole
- Cemented half-sole design confines rubber to heel/forefoot, preserving formal dress-shoe line.
- Value
- At $99.95, the Daedric incorporates a half-sole design typical of $500+ shoes.
- Finish
- Black model has a polished matte finish, not high-gloss patent.
- Silhouette
- Discrete rubber half-sole adds traction without altering the dress shoe silhouette.
- Sizing
- True to length but half-size up recommended for wider feet due to tapered toe.
- Break-in
- Leather upper may require a short break-in period to mold to your feet.
- Repairability
- Cemented construction is less repairable than Blake or Goodyear welted; occasional re-gluing may be needed for long-term durability.
- Comfort
- Padded footbed provides decent cushioning for a few hours of standing or walking, and the cemented sole offers a lightweight, flexible feel.
- Care routine
- Polished matte finish (not patent) care: damp cloth dust, neutral polish, no harsh cleaners.
- Outsole wear
- The rubber pods are concentrated at the heel strike and toe push-off, so the outsole resists wear longer than an all-leather sole while the leather waist retains its formal look.
- Width options
- Width options are not specified for this model.
- Half-sole value
- The Daedric uses a partial rubber sole design that is typical of $500+ Goodyear-welted dress shoes, bringing that refined yet wearable detail to its price point.
Product record
- Title
- Daedric Derby Shoes Men
- Brand
- Steve Madden
- Price
- 180 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Dressing up for formal occasions
These Steve Madden derbies are intended for formal and dressy wear, with a polished finish, tapered silhouette and almond toe for a classic look. A padded footbed and non-skid outsole under the heel and forefoot add comfort and grip while you're dressed up.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Daedric Derby Shoes Men: Choose this for formal and dressy occasions if you want a classic derby with a polished leather upper, tapered silhouette, and almond toe. The padded footbed, rubber outer sole, and non-skid outsole under heel and forefoot support all-day dress wear, and it comes in Black across sizes 9 through 12. Note that the lining and sock are synthetic, and the Light Brown color is only listed in sizes 8, 9, and 11.[1] | Langleyy Derby Shoes Men: Choose this if you want a low-profile derby with a polished black look for dress wear, featuring a synthetic leather upper, contrasting tan welt, foam midsole, and non-skid gum rubber outsole. The OrthoLite foam insole is described by one retailer as offering lightweight cushioning and breathability for all-day comfort, over a padded footbed and fabric lining. It comes in Black in men's sizes 8 through 12, while the Light Brown color is limited to sizes 10 and 12—note the upper is synthetic rather than genuine leather.[2,3,4,5] | Marbry Derby Shoes Men: Choose this if you want a black dress derby that blends classic and contemporary styling, which the merchant describes as a balance between traditional and modern elegance. It pairs an almond toe and smooth vamp with textured quarter panels, a five-eyelet closed lacing with waxed round laces, and a non-skid rubber sole accented by white welt stitching. Note the upper is synthetic leather (polyurethane) rather than genuine leather, though the lining and padded footbed combine leather and textile, and it comes in whole and half sizes 8 through 12 in black.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Right-facing leather derby shoe shown in profile; smooth polished upper with five-eyelet open-lacing quarter, visible stitch lines and stacked heel; low-profile rubber/ leather-look sole with slight heel.
- View and orientationShoe shown in a right-facing lateral profile (outer side) with the toe to the right and heel to the left.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.45 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth highly polished leather upper with reflective highlights and a uniform finish across vamp and quarters.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.70 · h 0.28 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsOpen-derby (blucher) style quarter panels with visible five pairs of eyelets and thin round laces threaded through them.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.37 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Stitching detailSingle-line topstitching follows the quarter seam and a separate stitch line along the apron connecting vamp to quarter.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Toe shapeClosed rounded toe with a gently tapered profile and smooth uninterrupted vamp.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Sole and heelLow stacked heel with a flat sole platform; sole has a slightly glossy finish and visible edge welt where it meets the upper.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.86 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Interior lining visibleThin strip of tan/brown interior lining visible at the top edge of the heel collar.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the shoe; shoe centered horizontally and placed near the lower third of the frame.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background filling the frame with no visible props.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow directly under the sole running along the shoe length and subtle specular reflections on the polished leather from studio lights.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.86 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image crop and compositionShoe is fully visible from heel to toe and is positioned low in the frame with generous empty space above.
Colors
gloss black· upper#0E0D0Cmatte black· sole and heel#131314tan· interior lining- View and orientationShoe shown in a right-facing lateral profile (outer side) with the toe to the right and heel to the left.
- 02

Product
Pair of black leather derby shoes shown from a rear three-quarter angle; right shoe is in the foreground and left shoe is partially visible behind it. Visible details include smooth polished leather uppers, stacked low heels with a narrow dark grey stripe, neat welt stitching, and tan leather interior linings.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter view of a pair of lace-up derby shoes, right shoe positioned in the foreground and left shoe slightly behind and to the left.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, polished black leather upper with a glossy finish visible on the heel counters and quarter panels.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.52 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Stitching detailSingle-line topstitching follows the seam between quarter and heel panels and around the eyelet area; stitching is visible in contrasting sheen against the leather.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.54 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Heel and sole constructionLow stacked heel with a narrow dark grey stripe above a black sole; sole appears to be a single-piece platform with a slight overhang at the heel.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.62 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium) - Interior liningTan leather interior lining visible at the shoe openings, contrasting with the black exterior.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.50 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium) - Lace areaPartial view of closed lacing on the right shoe with visible rounded eyelets and a smooth vamp leading to the toe area.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.26 (medium) - Interior printed label“Small block of printed text on the inner heel lining of the right shoe, partially legible but mostly obscured by angle and shadow.”Partial
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.49 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a neutral light grey background with soft directional lighting from above-left creating subtle highlights on the leather and a faint shadow beneath the shoes.
- Background and lightingUniform pale grey background with even, soft lighting producing gentle reflections on the shoe leather and soft diffuse shadows on the surface below.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the shoes consistent with overhead-left lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.84 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Image framingClose-crop that excludes toe tips and full left shoe; composition focuses on the rear and quarter sections of both shoes.
Colors
gloss black· upper leather#0E0E0Ctan leather· interior liningdark slate grey· sole stripe#414549- View and compositionRear three-quarter view of a pair of lace-up derby shoes, right shoe positioned in the foreground and left shoe slightly behind and to the left.
- 03

Product
A top-down view of a pair of black glossy leather derby-style dress shoes showing the uppers, lacing, inner insoles with visible brand labels, and low-profile welted soles.
- Overall shapePair of elongated dress shoes seen from above with almond-shaped toes and a low-profile sole; shoes are positioned symmetrically with heels toward the bottom of the image.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.96 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth, glossy black leather finish across the entire vamp and toe with visible specular highlights from studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.58 (high) - Lacing detailHorizontal closed lacing with thin round black laces threaded through matching eyelet panels; throatline stitching visible around the lacing area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Stitching and panel seamsFine tonal stitching visible along the quarters and around the eyelet panels and heel counter area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Insole color and exposed edgeTan brown leather insole visible inside each shoe opening with a stitched perimeter and a black rectangular brand label sewn onto the insole.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel and sole profileThin black sole welt visible along the shoe perimeter with a subtle rounded heel outline at the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.86 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (medium) - Insole brand label left“STEVE MADDEN”
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high) - Insole brand label right“STEVE MADDEN”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a neutral light gray background with even lighting producing soft shadows and specular highlights; image cropped close to shoes with small soft shadow below heels.
- Shot compositionTop-down symmetrical composition showing both shoes aligned heel-to-toe toward bottom; even negative space around shoes.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no props or packaging visible.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting creating visible reflections on the leather uppers and subtle soft shadows beneath the shoes.
Colors
gloss black· upper#0E0D0Btan brown· insole#7A4933black label· insole label#0E0D0A- Overall shapePair of elongated dress shoes seen from above with almond-shaped toes and a low-profile sole; shoes are positioned symmetrically with heels toward the bottom of the image.
Variants
9 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3996282 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Black - 9 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 3996283 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Black - 9.5 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 3996284 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Black - 10 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 3996286 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Black - 11 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 4499272 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Black - 11.5 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 3996287 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Black - 12 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 3996288 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Light Brown - 8 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 3996290 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Light Brown - 9 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |
| 3996294 | Daedric Derby Shoes Men - Light Brown - 11 | CA$99.95CA$180.00 | Yes |