Anna Derby Loafer

The ANNA Derby Loafer is a loafer at heart, lifted with a walkable 1 1/2" heel and finished with laces for a derby-inspired edge. Crafted and lined in buttery soft Italian calf leather with a padded leather footbed, it gives you comfort and polish in equal measure, and the leather softens and molds to your foot with every wear. A hand-sewn leather loafer made to carry you from the workweek straight into the weekend.   Fit & Construction Fit type: True to size Silhouette: Lace-up derby loafer with a 1 1/2" heel; laces allow for an adjustable fit Construction details: Calf leather lining, padded leather footbed, ridged leather welt, and a suede leather sole   Materials Fabric: Italian calf leather upper; calf leather lining Made: Hand-sewn at Freda Salvador's family factory in San Salvador, El Salvador. Co-founder Cristina Palomo Nelson's grandfather first began making shoes there generations ago, and the hand-sewn loafers and moccasins are produced in a factory her father opened in the 1980s. It's one of the last hand-sewn moccasin factories in the world, where artisanal skill is passed down from generation to generation. Sustainability: The calf leather comes from a Leather Working Group Gold-rated tannery. Hand-sewn in small batches at a family-run factory, it's heritage craftsmanship and slow fashion at its most personal.   Care Polish once a month to keep the leather clean, moisturized, durable, and elastic. Wipe dirt gently with a slightly damp soft cloth, or use a leather cleaner free of acid or detergent (test on a small area first). Professional cleaning by a cobbler is recommended. If you wear them often or in wet conditions, having a rubber sole professionally applied is recommended. Store in a clean, dry place out of direct sunlight, and let shoes air dry after wear.   Styled by LADDER Wear these with a relaxed wool trouser and a cropped cardigan, or show off the heel under a straight-leg jean with a slouchy white sock peeking out for an easy, collected fall look.   About Freda Salvador Freda Salvador was founded in 2012 by best friends Cristina Palomo Nelson, a third-generation shoemaker, and Megan Papay, a former celebrity stylist at Calvin Klein. From their base in Sausalito, California, they design elevated classics reimagined in the details, handcrafted in small batches by artisans at family-run factories in Spain, Italy, and in Cristina's own family factory in El Salvador. They visit their tanneries in person twice a year, and the majority of their leathers come from Leather Working Group certified tanneries, making every pair a thoughtful investment in women's handmade, sustainably sourced footwear.