Product Details
- Classic cap toe dress derby
- Hi-shine calfskin and textured calf combination
- Injected memory foam comfort-cushion insole
- Durable full leather sole
- Handmade in Spain
- Blue colorway pairs naturally with navy
- SKU: CAPELLO 21744 BLUE
Blue pushes the Capello's modern silhouette into more deliberate territory. The construction stays consistent with every other colorway - hi-shine calfskin on the cap toe against a textured calf finish on the quarters - but the deep blue tone reads as an intentional choice, especially against navy suiting where the two tones can either match tonally or create a subtle, considered contrast. It's a cap-toe derby for men who want their formal footwear to say something specific, not just check a box.
Underneath, the Capello delivers the same comfort standard across every colorway: an injected memory foam comfort-cushion insole and a durable full leather sole keep the shoe wearable well beyond a single event. Handmade in Spain, every pair reflects Mezlan's ongoing effort to modernize classic dress-shoe silhouettes without cutting corners on construction.
Blue works particularly well with navy and grey suiting, offering a refined step away from all-black-everything formal dressing.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Capello made of?
A: The Capello combines hi-shine calfskin with textured calf leather on the upper, paired with an injected memory foam comfort-cushion insole and a durable full leather sole.
Q: What type of shoe is the Capello - an oxford or a derby?
A: The Capello is a classic cap-toe dress derby, distinguished by its open lacing where the vamp is stitched on top of the quarters.
Q: Is the Mezlan Capello handmade?
A: Yes. Like all Mezlan footwear, the Capello is handmade in Spain using traditional Spanish shoemaking techniques.
Q: Can blue dress shoes be worn with a navy suit?
A: Yes. Blue cap-toe derbies like the Capello pair well with navy suiting - either as a tonal match or a subtle contrast - and also work with grey tailoring for a refined formal look.
Q: What makes the Capello's upper different from a standard leather dress derby?
A: The Capello combines two calfskin finishes - a hi-shine calfskin cap and a textured calf on the quarters - giving it visual contrast and depth that a single-material leather upper doesn't have.
Q: Is the sole leather or rubber?
A: The Capello has a durable full leather sole, which offers breathability and can be professionally resoled over time.