Mezlan Cratos Burgundy Genuine Crocodile Derby - Men's Exotic Plain Toe Dress Shoe Handmade in Spain

Product Details

• Genuine crocodile upper in burgundy
• Matching crocodile tassels at the lace throat
• Exotic plain toe derby silhouette
• Injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole
• Full leather sole with designer laser-etched island detail
• Handmade in Spain
• Distinctive burgundy tone
• SKU: CRATOS 50070-F BURGUNDY

Note that the Cratos runs ever-so-slightly snug - order a half size up if you fall between sizes.

The Cratos doesn't need a cap toe or a brogue pattern to make an impression - the crocodile does all the talking. Mezlan calls it an "allover crocodile dandy," and in Burgundy the description earns its name: powerful, clean lines and a genuine crocodile upper finished with matching tassels at the lace throat, letting the skin's natural texture be the shoe's only real ornament. An injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole keeps the comfort level as high as the craftsmanship, while the full leather sole carries a designer laser-etched island detail - a hand-finished touch that rewards a closer look. Handmade in Spain, the Cratos delivers genuine full-crocodile construction at a price that's competitive with, or below, plain-leather derbys from luxury houses, which commonly run $475-$625 before exotic skins even enter the picture.

Burgundy is the colorway for the man who wants his formalwear to have depth without shouting for attention - worn with a tailored suit for a genuine statement, or dressed down slightly with dark trousers.

FAQs

Q: What is the Mezlan Cratos burgundy derby made of?

A: The Cratos features a genuine crocodile upper with matched crocodile tassels, an injected memory-foam insole, and a full leather sole with a designer laser-etched island detail. It's handmade in Spain.

Q: What is an exotic "plain toe" derby?

A: A plain toe derby has no cap, brogue perforations, or wingtip detailing at the toe - the design relies entirely on the material itself, which on the Cratos means the genuine crocodile's natural texture is the shoe's main visual feature.

Q: Does the Mezlan Cratos run true to size?

A: No - the Cratos runs ever-so-slightly snug. Mezlan and Arrowsmith Shoes recommend ordering a half size up if you typically fall between two sizes.

Q: How does the Cratos compare in price to other genuine crocodile derbys?

A: At $795, the Cratos is priced competitively with, or below, plain-leather derbys from luxury houses ($475-$625), despite using genuine full-crocodile construction.