Product Details
- Hand-burnished, genuine ostrich upper in black
- Elegant exotic plain toe blucher (derby) silhouette
- Heavy chain-stitch welt in contrast color
- Injected memory-foam cushioned insole
- Full leather sole
- The most versatile Tillson colorway
- Handmade in Spain
- SKU: TILLSON 4732-S BLACK
Black is the classic dress shoe color - the Tillson makes sure it never looks classic-quiet. Mezlan hand-burnishes genuine ostrich into a bold plain toe blucher silhouette, giving the black colorway real depth and texture that flat calfskin can't touch, while a heavy chain-stitch welt in contrast color traces the sole's edge for a graphic, deliberate finish. It's a formal shoe with an edge - sharp enough for black-tie, distinctive enough to be the most interesting pair in the room.
An injected memory-foam cushioned insole and full leather sole carry the craftsmanship from top to bottom, and the whole shoe is handmade in Spain as part of Mezlan's exotic-leather collection. At $675, the Tillson delivers genuine full-ostrich construction and hand-finishing for meaningfully less than comparable ostrich dress shoes from houses where prices routinely exceed $900. If your wardrobe only has room for one exotic-leather derby, black is the one that works with everything you already own.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Tillson Black derby made of?
A: The Tillson features a hand-burnished, genuine ostrich upper, an injected memory-foam cushioned insole, and a full leather sole with a heavy chain-stitch welt. It's handmade in Spain.
Q: Is the black Tillson appropriate for formal or black-tie events?
A: Yes. The classic black colorway and plain toe blucher silhouette make it suitable for black-tie and formal business occasions, while the genuine ostrich upper adds a distinctive exotic-leather statement.
Q: What is the contrast welt on the Tillson?
A: The Tillson features a heavy chain-stitch welt in a contrasting color that runs the perimeter of the sole, giving the shoe a bold, graphic finish distinct from a traditional matched-tone welt.
Q: How does the Tillson compare in price to other genuine ostrich dress shoes?
A: The Tillson is priced below many comparable genuine ostrich dress shoes from luxury houses, which often exceed $900, while still offering full genuine ostrich construction and Spanish hand-finishing.
Q: What width options are available for the Black Tillson?
A: The Black colorway is available in Medium width, sizes 8 through 15 (including half sizes).