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
- Brown colorway offers warmth
- SKU: CAPELLO 21744 BROWN
Brown brings a warmer register to the Capello's dual-texture construction. The same modern, updated silhouette defines this cap-toe derby regardless of colorway, but here the interplay between hi-shine calfskin on the cap and textured calf on the quarters reads with more richness - the kind of contrast that photographs beautifully and holds up even better in person. It's a shoe built for the well-dressed man who wants his dress derby to have visible character, not just polish.
The Capello's comfort engineering carries across every colorway: an injected memory foam comfort-cushion insole cushions each step, and a durable full leather sole grounds the shoe in construction meant to last, resoleable rather than disposable. Handmade in Spain, every pair reflects Mezlan's commitment to reworking timeless silhouettes without sacrificing genuine day-to-day wearability.
Brown offers a slightly more relaxed alternative to black - sharp enough for the office, warm enough for smart-casual weekends.
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: What occasions suit a brown cap-toe derby like the Capello?
A: Brown works for both business and business-casual settings, pairing well with navy and grey suiting as well as chinos for a slightly more relaxed dress-derby look than black.
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.