Bata Formal Derbys Shoes for Men
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What we liked
- Unique, modern subtly squared toe cap silhouette.
- Features durable metal lace eyelets paired with thick, rounded formal laces.
- Detailed with premium accent stitching all around the borders.
- The inner footbed solves major footwear issues with a highly padded cushion.
- Grounded on a lightweight, long-lasting PVC bottom outsole.
Could be better
- Synthetic leather composition offers less long-term flexibility than natural hides.
Specifications
About Bata
All BataBata was founded in 1894 in Zlín, in today's Czech Republic, and its parent is now headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. In India, it trades through Bata India Limited, incorporated in 1931 and listed on the NSE and BSE. The township of Batanagar in West Bengal, home to its registered office, takes its name from the Bata family.
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Is the Bata Formal Derbys Shoes for Men worth buying?
We rate it 9/10 (excellent) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Unique, modern subtly squared toe cap silhouette. Could be better: Synthetic leather composition offers less long-term flexibility than natural hides.
Where can I buy the Bata Formal Derbys Shoes for Men?
It’s listed on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Ajio. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.
What is the Bata Formal Derbys Shoes for Men made of?
Insole: Padded Foam; Bottom sole: TPR; Upper material: Synthetic Leather. See Specifications above for the full details.
Is the Bata Formal Derbys Shoes for Men comfortable?
We score its comfort 9.5/10 (excellent), after using it ourselves.
Is the Bata Formal Derbys Shoes for Men good value for money?
Its value-for-money score is 9.5/10 (excellent): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.
Is Bata an Indian brand?
No. Bata is from the Czech Republic, founded in 1894.
Is Bata a good brand?
We have bought and tested 12 Bata products, and their average FA score is 7.8/10 (good). The best-rated so far is the Bata Formal Shoes for Men at 9.4/10.
How does Fashion Audit score products?
We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.
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