Derby Swirl (6 Oeillets)

I have lived in these boots for over a decade. Every time I buy a new pair I always wonder, "Where in the world will this pair take me?" Derby for life.

I have lived in these boots for over a decade. Every time I buy a new pair I always wonder, "Where in the world will this pair take me?" Derby for life.

Simply beautiful shoes. Comfortable, sized accurately and well made. What I also appreciate to a large extent is that Josh at the Queen Street store in Toronto remembered me two months later when I had a question and was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He extended an offer to follow-up in the future if I had further questions about my new shoes. This is part of the special experience of Fluevog and their great people. Thank you Josh. Scott

Simply beautiful shoes. Comfortable, sized accurately and well made. What I also appreciate to a large extent is that Josh at the Queen Street store in Toronto remembered me two months later when I had a question and was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He extended an offer to follow-up in the future if I had further questions about my new shoes. This is part of the special experience of Fluevog and their great people. Thank you Josh. Scott

I have 3 pairs in different colours. The newer ones are aging very poorly. My older black pair needs resoling but the stitching is intact. The two newer ones seem to be disintegrating quickly. I bought the last pair in late 2023 and the stitching on the swirl has already ripped. I have another burgundy pair that's a little older (Maybe 2019?) and the edges of the swirls and heel pieces are frayed and white like they are made of cardboard. What gives?? I love the design on these but I am disappointed by the quality of the newer products.

I have 3 pairs in different colours. The newer ones are aging very poorly. My older black pair needs resoling but the stitching is intact. The two newer ones seem to be disintegrating quickly. I bought the last pair in late 2023 and the stitching on the swirl has already ripped. I have another burgundy pair that's a little older (Maybe 2019?) and the edges of the swirls and heel pieces are frayed and white like they are made of cardboard. What gives?? I love the design on these but I am disappointed by the quality of the newer products.

I bought a pair of five eye derby swirls in a blue/green ruboff more than a decade ago. They’re still my comfortable go-to when I want to put some miles on my feet. Love these boots so much! Can’t say whether the extra height of a 6 eye derby swirl would be better or worse - but I can’t imagine anything being better. Try them for yourself and see what you think.

Couldn’t afford them back then. Still ridiculously expensive. Which is why most of wore Docs. Make them affordable please!

Couldn’t afford them back then. Still ridiculously expensive. Which is why most of wore Docs. Make them affordable please!

I bought a pair of five eye derby swirls in a blue/green ruboff more than a decade ago. They’re still my comfortable go-to when I want to put some miles on my feet. Love these boots so much! Can’t say whether the extra height of a 6 eye derby swirl would be better or worse - but I can’t imagine anything being better. Try them for yourself and see what you think.

I have a pair of derby swirl 6 hole boots, but the sole is disintegrating on them, where can I order replacement soles?

I have a pair of derby swirl 6 hole boots, but the sole is disintegrating on them, where can I order replacement soles?

I have been wearing Derby Swirls for over 25 years. And by wearing, I mean wearing every day, 10-12 months out of the year. The first pair lasted almost ten years, with some resolings. The quality has fluctuated and declined over time, but these were always good for at least five years (and I’ve never taken particularly special care of them). The recent re-design has rendered them a $450 joke. They are now costume shoes. The little toothed bit around the sole is wholly decorative and just attached with glue; it started popping off one month out of warranty. My cobbler (who is reputable and was recommended to me by the local Fluevog store) said that due to the new cemented construction, the whole sole would have to be replaced to properly fix them, and he quoted me $250. I couldn’t afford that (and wouldn’t pay it if I could— I’d shelled out over $400 for the things a year prior), so he did a temporary fix. One year later, those bits are popping off again, and water is seeping in from somewhere—just in time for winter weather! I’m not paying to have these fixed again; I’m getting new boots, and, for the first time in my adult life, they will not be Fluevogs. I'm gutted. I have loved these boots since I was a teenager. They have become part of my identity. They are what I think of when I think “shoes.” And now they are designed to be thrown in the trash after a year. This company doesn’t care about their product any longer, or about their customers; they are just hoping to fool enough people once.

I have been wearing Derby Swirls for over 25 years. And by wearing, I mean wearing every day, 10-12 months out of the year. The first pair lasted almost ten years, with some resolings. The quality has fluctuated and declined over time, but these were always good for at least five years (and I’ve never taken particularly special care of them). The recent re-design has rendered them a $450 joke. They are now costume shoes. The little toothed bit around the sole is wholly decorative and just attached with glue; it started popping off one month out of warranty. My cobbler (who is reputable and was recommended to me by the local Fluevog store) said that due to the new cemented construction, the whole sole would have to be replaced to properly fix them, and he quoted me $250. I couldn’t afford that (and wouldn’t pay it if I could— I’d shelled out over $400 for the things a year prior), so he did a temporary fix. One year later, those bits are popping off again, and water is seeping in from somewhere—just in time for winter weather! I’m not paying to have these fixed again; I’m getting new boots, and, for the first time in my adult life, they will not be Fluevogs. I'm gutted. I have loved these boots since I was a teenager. They have become part of my identity. They are what I think of when I think “shoes.” And now they are designed to be thrown in the trash after a year. This company doesn’t care about their product any longer, or about their customers; they are just hoping to fool enough people once.

So I life the burgundy derby swirls. It’s my favorite show I have ever owned. Here is the question, are the soul and heel( the rubber part) supposed to separate from the rest of the shoe in a yr? I bought two pairs because the min I wore them I wanted to make sure I had them for a long time. Well two pairs, 700 plus dollars and they only lasted a yr each because the glue gave way and the heels pulled away from the shoe. I’ve never had a shoe with a warranty but at over 300 a pair to have the shoe fall apart in 10 to 11 months kills me. I want another one but now they are almost 500. Not sure that’s work another 10 to 12 months. I have had tennis shoes from Walmart last longer.

So I life the burgundy derby swirls. It’s my favorite show I have ever owned. Here is the question, are the soul and heel( the rubber part) supposed to separate from the rest of the shoe in a yr? I bought two pairs because the min I wore them I wanted to make sure I had them for a long time. Well two pairs, 700 plus dollars and they only lasted a yr each because the glue gave way and the heels pulled away from the shoe. I’ve never had a shoe with a warranty but at over 300 a pair to have the shoe fall apart in 10 to 11 months kills me. I want another one but now they are almost 500. Not sure that’s work another 10 to 12 months. I have had tennis shoes from Walmart last longer.

Bought the red pair while I still lived in New Orleans a year or two ago (check out their store!). They broke in quite nicely and fit true to size. I still get compliments on them. The red is quite nice and versatile for different outfits.

Bought the red pair while I still lived in New Orleans a year or two ago (check out their store!). They broke in quite nicely and fit true to size. I still get compliments on them. The red is quite nice and versatile for different outfits.

These boots look great and are made well. But, shame on Fluevog. There were three layers of price tags on the box. Out of curiosity we peeled off the labels. Went from $429 to $489. The problem with this is, at the time of manufacturing Fluevog considered the cost of manufacturing them and getting them to the POS was $429. But there they sat, so as costs went up they just increased the cost of the boots, for no reason, because the cost to make them at the time was still only $429. It would make sense to increase your cost of new stock, but certainly not old stock. For that reason, we will not be purchasing Fluevogs ever again. If you're going to do dirty price increases like that again, maybe don't leave the old labels on the box.

These boots look great and are made well. But, shame on Fluevog. There were three layers of price tags on the box. Out of curiosity we peeled off the labels. Went from $429 to $489. The problem with this is, at the time of manufacturing Fluevog considered the cost of manufacturing them and getting them to the POS was $429. But there they sat, so as costs went up they just increased the cost of the boots, for no reason, because the cost to make them at the time was still only $429. It would make sense to increase your cost of new stock, but certainly not old stock. For that reason, we will not be purchasing Fluevogs ever again. If you're going to do dirty price increases like that again, maybe don't leave the old labels on the box.

They were too tight. I looked online and the next size up was sold out. I paid for a second pair in black the next size up hoping they would be better. They are not, sadly they do not come in size inclusive options for a wider foot. I reached out to customer service multiple times hoping a resolution could be reached. I was instead told the policy was that I could not be refunded for my unworn new in box boots due to the time that had passed from the order date. I live far away from Seattle and I work full time. I was hoping to save myself a costly trip to return boots and thought I should wait until the second pair had arrived before making the trip attempting to exchange the first pair just in case. I took a ferry there and back, $30 each way and paid $20 to park in the city to be met with poor customer service and made to feel like Cinderella! I tried on 9 pairs of shoes (would have been more, but they had a limited selection) the man there acted annoyed with me and I ended up walking out with the only thing that would fit. A $500 purse I did not want. Then walked 2 blocks away to the Doc Martin's store and had a very pleasant experience with the representative from his shop. She helped me find 2 pairs of comfortable boots. She said the return policy there is 30 days! I was told to call back when the manager was in. I just got off the phone with him. He offered me nothing but more attitude! I really think your return policy is unfair and the people representing you need a lesson in customer service! I love your designs, and IF I could wear them I would! Please do better! Please make more size inclusive shoes and treat your customers with a bit more respect! Sincerely, Jessika

They were too tight. I looked online and the next size up was sold out. I paid for a second pair in black the next size up hoping they would be better. They are not, sadly they do not come in size inclusive options for a wider foot. I reached out to customer service multiple times hoping a resolution could be reached. I was instead told the policy was that I could not be refunded for my unworn new in box boots due to the time that had passed from the order date. I live far away from Seattle and I work full time. I was hoping to save myself a costly trip to return boots and thought I should wait until the second pair had arrived before making the trip attempting to exchange the first pair just in case. I took a ferry there and back, $30 each way and paid $20 to park in the city to be met with poor customer service and made to feel like Cinderella! I tried on 9 pairs of shoes (would have been more, but they had a limited selection) the man there acted annoyed with me and I ended up walking out with the only thing that would fit. A $500 purse I did not want. Then walked 2 blocks away to the Doc Martin's store and had a very pleasant experience with the representative from his shop. She helped me find 2 pairs of comfortable boots. She said the return policy there is 30 days! I was told to call back when the manager was in. I just got off the phone with him. He offered me nothing but more attitude! I really think your return policy is unfair and the people representing you need a lesson in customer service! I love your designs, and IF I could wear them I would! Please do better! Please make more size inclusive shoes and treat your customers with a bit more respect! Sincerely, Jessika

I’ve been buying Fluevogs for a long time and funny enough, I’ve never owned a pair of the Derby. They are, as usual, beautifully made. My only issue is that they actually run a little bigger than stated on the website. I’m generally an 8.5 (depending on the family) and I feel I could’ve bought a half size smaller. That being said, I’ll either use an insole or thicker socks.

I’ve been buying Fluevogs for a long time and funny enough, I’ve never owned a pair of the Derby. They are, as usual, beautifully made. My only issue is that they actually run a little bigger than stated on the website. I’m generally an 8.5 (depending on the family) and I feel I could’ve bought a half size smaller. That being said, I’ll either use an insole or thicker socks.

I just got these boots yesterday. I love them so much that I just had to wear them out of the store. They are comfortable new, no break in period. I wore them again today and love them even more (if that's possible). I wear an 8.5 in most fluevogs, I had to get these in a 9. The lady who helped me in the store was just the sweetest person and very knowledgeable. I recommend both the boots and the store.

I just got these boots yesterday. I love them so much that I just had to wear them out of the store. They are comfortable new, no break in period. I wore them again today and love them even more (if that's possible). I wear an 8.5 in most fluevogs, I had to get these in a 9. The lady who helped me in the store was just the sweetest person and very knowledgeable. I recommend both the boots and the store.