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DS 01 Rugged Black – derby shoes in black full grain leather
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DS 01 Rugged Black
Dressed Footwear

DS 01 Rugged Black

Full-grain leather, gains character over time
Dhs. 954
4.3 3 reviews

BlackFull Grain Leather

Choose your size

If you’re between sizes, choose the smaller size.

Size guide

Find your size.

If you’re between sizes, choose the smaller size.

Sizes

EU UK US Foot in cm
39 5 6 25.1 – 25.6
40 6 7 25.7 – 26.2
41 7 8 26.3 – 26.6
42 8 9 26.7 – 27.6
43 9 10 27.7 – 28.2
44 10 11 28.3 – 28.9
45 11 12 29.0 – 29.6
46 12 13 29.7 – 30.2
47 13 14 30.3 – 30.9
48 14 15 31.0 – 31.6

Foot length is the actual measured foot. The MC 01, DS 01, and CB 01 are built on a slightly longer last, so the shoe includes additional internal space for comfort, shape, and elegance.

Measure your foot

  1. Put a sheet of paper against a wall. Stand on it in socks, with your heel against the wall.
  2. Mark the tip of your longest toe.
  3. Measure from the wall to the mark and find that length in the table.

Measure at the end of the day, when your feet are at their largest.

Our team is happy to help Talk to one of us
  • Ships next working day, then 5 working days
  • Delivered with FedEx
  • Returns and exchanges until 31 December
  • Handmade in Portugal, in a family-owned atelier

How does it fit?

Small
Large

Frequently bought together.

Description

For a day with more than one kind of appointment in it. The last stays sleek and the sole does the work: welted, with more grip than a dress shoe usually offers. Full-grain leather from an LWG Gold tannery in Portugal, which marks, then settles. It dresses up without announcing it. Black, so it stops being a decision.
Premium features
  • Handmade in Portugal, in a family-run factory. Designed in the Netherlands.
  • Full-grain leather, LWG Gold tannery in Portugal. Marks, settles, holds its shape for years.
  • Welted, not glued. Stitched to the upper, it holds far longer than a bonded sole.
  • Every finished pair is inspected before it goes in the box.
  • Between 20 and 40 separate components in every pair, passing through many hands.
  • Removable memory foam insole. Softens to your foot.
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  • Reinforced toe and heel counter. Holds its shape wear after wear.
  • The ETQ signature square at the heel.
  • A reusable travel bag comes in the box, for wherever the shoes go next.
  • Order one pair and the white box is the shipping box. No second carton to throw away.
Size & fit
  • If you’re between sizes, choose the smaller size.

View size guide
Material info

Full grain is the top layer of the hide, left intact. Nothing is sanded or buffed away, so the natural grain and the strongest fibres of the leather stay exactly where they are. That makes it the most durable leather finish there is. Our full grain is tanned by Curtumes Iberia in Alcanena, Portugal, an LWG Gold certified tannery, and every hide is inspected on finish, colour, surface and thickness before cutting. Small variations in grain and colour are natural, and proof the surface is untouched. It starts firm, softens with wear, and builds a patina that deepens over the years.
Care
  • Wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth
  • Condition with leather cream now and then
  • If wet, let dry naturally, away from heat
Shipping & Delivery

Order before 16:00 and we ship your order the same working day.

Country Shipping Delivery
United Arab Emirates
FedEx · before 16:00 		Approx. €25–70
exact costs shown at checkout 		5 days

Good to know

  • We ship on working days. On New Year’s Day, King’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, we take a day off.
  • Delivery times are a guide. Very occasionally it takes a day longer, for example while your payment is still being processed.
  • We don’t deliver to PO boxes.

Insured in transit

Your order is insured until it reaches you. Sometimes we ask for a signature on delivery; from then on, the parcel is your responsibility. If someone else signs for you, their signature counts as proof of delivery.

Ordering from outside the EU?

Outside the EU (except the UK), you don’t pay Dutch VAT: the 21% comes off your order automatically at checkout, as soon as you enter your address or switch country or currency. 5% import duty and 5% VAT generally apply, plus a FedEx handling fee, on or after delivery.

Questions about shipping? Our customer service is happy to help.
Returns & exchanges

14 days to return or exchange

Doesn’t fit the way you hoped? Register your return or exchange in our return portal within 14 days of receiving your order.

Country Return fee Exchange
All other countries See return portal Carrier of choice

Good to know

  • Send your items back clean and unworn, with their tags and packaging. That way we can process them quickly.
  • Underwear can only be returned with the seal intact.
  • Returning more than one item? We charge a €2 handling fee for each extra item.
  • You can also send your return with your own carrier. Even so, we recommend our return portal: if your parcel goes missing on the way, we’re responsible, and we process your return faster. We can’t reimburse the cost of your own carrier.
  • Price difference because of a promotion? We make up for it with a voucher.
  • If an item doesn’t meet these conditions, we may refund it in part or not at all.

Returning from outside the EU?

Outside the EU (except the UK), any import duties or taxes on your return are yours to pay. More about returns

What our customers say
when wearing it

  • Giuliano

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 05/06/2026

    Fit: True to size

    Good quality

    Quality and comfort are guaranteed, but the shoes are aesthetically clunky

  • SJ

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 17/02/2026

    Fit: Runs large

    Perfect Fit

    Super comfortable shoe. Combo of leather and cushion offer all day comfort. Wish there were more color options!! I typically wear a US 11.5....in this case a US 12 fit. You may have to size up half a size for a good fit.

  • Keith

    Verified Buyer

    ★★★★★ · 24/12/2025

    Fit: Runs small

    Nice shoes but they run small

    The shoes are beautiful and I get compliments on them. I’m a US11/EU44 and I ordered a 44. Unfortunately, they’re too tight and uncomfortable if I keep the insoles in the shoes. I removed the insoles so that they fit better, but they’re less comfortable as a result. I would’ve exchanged them for a size 45, but shipping to/from the US is a bit of a hassle.

Handmade in Portugal.

Cut from premium nappa, full grain and suede, then built on the last by makers who do little else. It takes years to master a shoe. We’re still finding ways to make it better.

See how it's made

One box. Nothing wasted.

Order one pair and it ships in the white box, no second carton, nothing thrown away. Inside, a reusable ETQ travel bag for wherever they go next. A detail you notice after you buy, not just before.

Our leathers.

Where our leather comes from, how it wears and why no two pairs are exactly the same.

Read more

Questions about the DS 01 Rugged

How does the DS 01 fit?

True to size: take your usual size. Between sizes, take the smaller one.

Do you have half sizes?

No, we only make whole sizes. For this shoe, take the smaller one if you're between two sizes. Feels a little close? Lift out the insole and fit a thinner one for a touch more room.

Will full-grain leather give a little?

Yes, a little. It softens and shapes to your foot as you wear it. It marks along the way, then settles and holds its shape for years: that is how it gains character. The length stays the same, so choose your size on length.

How do I look after full-grain leather?

Wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth after wearing and let it dry at room temperature, away from the heater. Use a neutral leather cream every few months to keep it supple. Skip household cleaners and the washing machine. Full-grain leather is a natural material, so small marks and colour differences between batches are normal.

How is the DS 01 Rugged built?

It is welted: the sole is stitched to the upper along a strip of leather instead of glued to it. That is the slower way to build a shoe, and it holds together far longer than a bonded sole. It also has more grip than a dress shoe usually offers.

Can I take the insole out?

Yes. The insole lifts out, so you can fit a fresh one or your own orthotics.

How do returns work if it doesn't fit?

Open our return portal and choose your new size: it ships as soon as your return is on its way, and you don't need to place a new order. Prefer a different colour or model? Choose store credit and order again, or choose a refund. Costs per country are on our returns page.

Is there a warranty on my ETQ product?

Yes, manufacturing defects are covered by the statutory warranty. Something not right? Send us a photo and your order number and we’ll find a solution together. Normal wear and damage from use are not covered.

Do you have a store?

We don't have our own store: ETQ is online only. You order here and try everything on at home. If it isn't right, you can exchange or return it through our return portal.

Something not right? Tell us.

We’ll sort it out with you. And it goes back to the studio, so the next version is better.

  • We’re here for you

    Something not quite as you hoped? We’ll look at it together.

  • Between two sizes

    Tell us what you normally wear and we’ll give you our honest advice.

  • Send a photo

    With your order number. We’ll look at it and tell you what we see.

  • A solution that suits you

    We’ll find what works for you, not what’s easiest for us.

Questions about this model?

Get a direct answer about the DS 01 Rugged Black: size, material, care and more.

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