DS 03 All Chocolate Full Grain Leather
Frequently bought together.
A boat shoe carries its history on the outside: the moccasin stitch, the low profile, the shape that came off the water. The DS 03 keeps that line and sets it on our own sole, which is where the tradition stops and the wearing starts. Substantial enough to hold its shape all day.
Full-grain leather from an LWG Gold tannery in Portugal: it marks, then settles, and holds its shape for years. A full leather lining and a memory foam insole make it easy to wear without socks from spring into autumn. Wear it with chinos, linen or denim rolled at the ankle.
- The boat shoe line, set on our own sole instead of the traditional one.
- Handmade in Portugal, in a family-run factory we have worked with for years. Designed in the Netherlands.
- Full-grain leather from an LWG Gold tannery in Alcanena, Portugal. It marks, then settles, and holds its shape for years.
- Hand-lasted, then inspected twice before it leaves the factory.
- Between 20 and 40 separate components in every pair, put together by hand.
- A removable memory foam insole that softens to the shape of your foot. Lift it out to fit a fresh one or your own orthotics.
- A full leather lining that softens with wear and settles to the shape of the foot.
- Our own sole, from our own mould, in a rubber blend we specified ourselves: enough give to walk on all day, firm enough to hold its shape.
- A reinforced toe and heel counter inside the shoe, so it still 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.
- The white box is the shipping box, so there is no second carton to throw away.
- From the collections Deck Shoes and Dressed Footwear
Fits true to size.
Not sure on size? Check our measurement guide, or .
Shop the look
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.
One box. Nothing wasted.
Every pair ships in a crisp white box built to be the shipping box too — 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.
Endless comfort.
A structured silhouette on the outside. Inside, a memory-foam insole with airflow channels that move moisture with every step. The kind of shoe you forget you're wearing — and keep on long after you meant to.
Shop the look
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.
One box. Nothing wasted.
Every pair ships in a crisp white box built to be the shipping box too — 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.
Endless comfort.
A structured silhouette on the outside. Inside, a memory-foam insole with airflow channels that move moisture with every step. The kind of shoe you forget you're wearing — and keep on long after you meant to.
Shipping & Delivery
Order before 23:59 and we ship your order the same working day.
| Country | Shipping | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands DHL · before 23:59 |
Free from €150 €5.95 below |
1–2 days |
| Belgium Bpost · before 23:59 |
Free from €150 €5.95 below |
1–2 days |
Prefer to collect your order? Choose a pick-up point near you at checkout.
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. Import duties and local taxes aren’t included; the carrier collects them on delivery (DDU). We can’t calculate or cover them in advance, so check with your local customs office what to expect.
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. Exchanging for another size is free.
| Country | Return fee | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | €6.95 | Free |
| Belgium | €6.95 | Free |
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
Made in Europe
Kings of detail we are.
At ETQ we focus on the things even the eye can’t see, to build better. All shoes are designed in Amsterdam and crafted in Portugal. The family-owned atelier works with traditional methods. Together we are masters of precision engineering.
When it comes to materials, our bar is high. No shortcuts. ETQs premium suedes and leathers are smooth like butter and cherry-picked per shoe. Obsessive, yes. But: soon after wearing ETQ you will notice the quality difference.
The full package
Unboxing like never before
Your fresh pair arrives in style. Your shoes come in two all-purpose zip bags made from recycled PET bottles. Use them to store your ETQs, toiletries, pencils, and more. Just like your shoes, these bags are crafted to last.
We've always been fascinated by packaging. We designed it with efficiency and with the environment in mind. The modular packaging consists of long-lasting items created with recycled materials, while the shipping box is repurposed to serve as a shoebox as well.
Endless comfort
Time suits them
Beyond trends and flashy labels. Our style never changes. It evolves. Continuously.
Confident and comfortable, ETQ introduces the etiquette of artisan shoe crafting to today’s sneaker world. We blend traditional cobbler skills with the latest technology for comfort and suppleness. Your feet feel it, every step of the way.
While traditional sneakers are meant for sports, ETQ footwear is made for the city. That is why we use a solid and heavy cupped sole made from reinforced rubber to last in all conditions. Fit so smooth that you’ll want to keep them on. And you can.
Product reviews (26)
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The style is different, and that's great. It looks just like the photos. It runs a little large. I usually wear a 42.5 or 43, but size 42 fits me well.
Everything was perfect!
The order arrived quickly, the size was changed quickly, and the new item was shipped right away
Top Brand
I love this shoe brand! The only thing that could be improved is the delivery date selection! My order is delivered to my work address outside of office hours! The options are limited...
Exactly quality and design
Boat show style, very comfortable, first wear!
Nice quality
Good fit
Very nice
Comfy shoes, they fit a bit big tho. And very nice underwear. Both recommend
Awesome quality
Shoes look elegant and casual at the same time. Perfect allrounder
Smart casual boatshoe
Great shoe if you like an alternative to the classic footwear underneath a pantalon. Wears well, good quality. If between two sizes choose the smaller one.
Sleek design and high quality
Great shoes—I'm really happy with them! I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars, but since they creak and squeak so much (hopefully just at first), I'm giving them 4. Truly high quality!
Good quality
Great fit, and it feels sturdy
Shoes
I've been a fan of ETQ since day one. The shoes fit like a glove.
Horrible horrible horrible customer service
As I had the shop app installed on my phone, the product got ordered against my intention without asking for details/address. I immediately emailed but of course got an AI agent respond saying sorry, too bad. I explained the situation but no one cared. Never coming back, and making sure none of my friends do too. What a horrible experience which could have been easily solved by a simple cancellation. And then I had to pay 7euros and waste an hour of my time to return the product. Terrible.
Top
The top just takes an extremely long time for the leather to stop creaking
Complete
I was hesitant to order the shoes online, but there are good tools available to help you order the right size. The shoes themselves fit great—I danced all day at a wedding and didn't have any sore feet; the sole is great. The fabric and design are high quality. Highly recommended :).
Shoes was exceptional but a replacement issue
The shoes are incredibly comfortable and of excellent quality. However, the delivery process was disorganized and error-prone. After I had to return them for a different size, it took about a month before I finally received the replacement. That simply isn’t good enough.
Good shoe
Nice shoe and nice leather
Great product
Amazing product and good quality. Just Watch ourdir their size guide that is not accurate. Also i had to return it and the logistic company at First sent me an invalid label. Arter two e-mails they solved the problem.
DS03 - Great pair of shoes!
Lovely shoes which are great for casual outfits but can easily be dressed up for more things as required. Perfect for work trips!
Beautiful modern shoe
A beautiful, minimalist take on the classic boat shoe with a comfortable sole.
Nice shoes, run small, no returns
The shoes come in very elegant packaging and look high-quality. Unfortunately, I had trouble with the return because the 14-day return period was calculated from the date the package was dropped off at the post office in the Netherlands. I contacted customer support but haven't received a response yet.
DS 03 All Chocolate
Size corresponds to expectation. Comfortable and fitting thanks to the laces.
Suede All Chocolate. Amazing Quiet luxury
Shoes feel amazing on the feet. Quality is superb for this price.
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Size down
I would recommend sizing down one size.
Comfortable
So soft and comfortable with style
Great look and feel, but be mindful of the size.
The quality, the look, awesome. The sizing on the other hand, is totally not as described. The built in calculator told me to get 46 (I have wide feet and usually have a 45), but when I got them they were massive. Returned them for a 44, but even this still feels big. With an extra sole and some padding I was able to fix it, but I’m afraid I won’t wear them as much because of this.
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Full Grain Leather
Full Grain Leather
Mediterranean Suede
Mediterranean Suede
| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
ETQ Footwear — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Measure your foot length and compare it with the chart below. Between sizes? Choose the larger size.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 24.8 – 25.3 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 25.4 – 25.9 cm |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 26.0 – 26.6 cm |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 26.7 – 27.2 cm |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 27.3 – 27.7 cm |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 27.8 – 28.3 cm |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 28.4 – 29.0 cm |
| 46 | 12 | 11 | 29.1 – 29.7 cm |
| 47 | 13 | 12 | 29.8 – 30.4 cm |
Foot length is the actual measured foot. Shoe construction includes extra internal space for comfort and natural movement.
How to measure
Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your socks on, heels touching the wall.
Draw a line at the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall using a ruler.
Between sizes?
Choose the larger size. Feet naturally expand throughout the day, so measuring in the evening usually gives the most accurate result.
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| EU | US | UK | CM |
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 25.7 |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 26.4 |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 27.0 |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 27.7 |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 28.3 |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 28.9 |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 29.6 |
| 46 | 13 | 12 | 30.2 |
| 47 | 14 | 13 | 30.9 |
How to measure
Let’s find your perfect fit. Place a sheet of paper on the floor against the wall and put your feet (with socks) on it, heels against the wall. Make sure you lean on your feet with full power when measuring. Now you simply draw a line at the end of the biggest foot. Measure the distance with a ruler and find the size that matches it: see size table. Are you in between sizes? In that case, we suggest taking the bigger size.
ETQ Footwear — Size Guide
All measurements in centimetres.
Measure your foot length and compare it with the chart below. Between sizes? Choose the larger size.
| EU | US | UK | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 5 | 24.8 – 25.3 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 6 | 25.4 – 25.9 cm |
| 41 | 8 | 7 | 26.0 – 26.6 cm |
| 42 | 9 | 8 | 26.7 – 27.2 cm |
| 43 | 10 | 9 | 27.3 – 27.7 cm |
| 44 | 11 | 10 | 27.8 – 28.3 cm |
| 45 | 12 | 11 | 28.4 – 29.0 cm |
| 46 | 12 | 11 | 29.1 – 29.7 cm |
| 47 | 13 | 12 | 29.8 – 30.4 cm |
Foot length is the actual measured foot. Shoe construction includes extra internal space for comfort and natural movement.
How to measure
Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on it with your socks on, heels touching the wall.
Draw a line at the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall using a ruler.
Between sizes?
Choose the larger size. Feet naturally expand throughout the day, so measuring in the evening usually gives the most accurate result.