If you love and collect John Fluevog, you will recognize the Derby Swirl - it’s quintessential Fluevog! This pair of 7th Heaven Sole Derby Swirl lace-up boots (17 eye) are classics and no longer available through Fluevog! The color is Purple Rub Off (a beautiful super dark purple that looks nearly black except in the right light!) Lovingly worn and cared for, no major scrapes, very minor rub marks barely noticeable on the toe (see images). Truly beautiful condition, no exaggeration. They are shiny and clean, broken in and comfortable. I typically wear a size 8 shoe, but I size up 1/2 size for most Fluevog boots. These 8.5 fit my size 8 foot perfectly, they are a nice width, and the lacing and wide tongue make this boot totally adjustable for any size calf. The Fluevog website states: Almost 25 years ago John launched the first Angel-soled Fluevogs into the world! Since then Angels have been part of various social and fashion movements and are often referred to as the most comfortable soles on the planet. The 7th Heaven Angel Soles add rubber to the mix, but you still get that amazing comfort that you're used to and they're still resoleable. Iconic Angel Soles that still "resist alkali, water, acid, fatigue and Satan," The Derby Swirls will turn every head along your journey. The iconic pull tab reads John Fluevog DDFT “Don’t Delay Fluevog Today!”