Joseph Fenestrier
23 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75066 Paris
Depuis 1895
Fine All-Weather 5-Eyelet Norwegian
High-Profile, Rubber Sole

Presented here are a pair of superb All-Weather Derbys by the great 100 year old firm, the boutique French bootmaker, JOSEPH FENESTRIER, Paris, since 1895. They are, as you can see, a simple, sleet and supremely elegant quotation of a familiar classic model, moreover, this pair is executed in marvelous Forest Green (or “Loden”) suede.  It is hard to imagine a more handsome shoe for town or country. The discrete lacing, the 360 degree split reverse welt (storm welt), the hand-sewn welt, the suede lined heel counter, and the molded toe all conspire to make this a very smart shoe and a supremely comfortable one. The massive proprietary rubber sole and heel make it an indestructible one too. This is what the French call a triple sole shoe. Double or triple sole, this is “custom-made” build quality.

In a world of overpriced, second-rate, glued together (or Blake-stitched) shoes masquerading as luxury under inflated brand names such as Prada, Gucci, Vuitton and others, this minor masterpiece by Fenestrier is the true luxury item. What distinguishes Fenestrier is the superb quality of the leather, the meticulous interior work (which the picture can only hint at) and the unadulterated classic line. All in all, a top, top quality shoe, and the best of the ready-mades to come out of France, and I include the giant Weston in my remark.

Joseph Fenestrier
23 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75066 Paris
Depuis 1895
All-Weather 5-Eyelet Norwegian
High-Profile, Rubber Sole
Euro 380

Voici une paire de superb Derbys par la Maison de JOSEPH FENESTRIER, a Paris depuis 1895. Enormément bien fait et confortable pour ville ou compagne, évidement faite a la main par cette cordonnerie de grande classe. Construit de la meilleurs et le plus doux de “Box-Calf-Suede” Française, inclusive doublure. Un chausseur rare et raffiné pour la collection d’un Gentleman.