As I reflect on my shoe collection, one thing becomes immediately apparent. I have a weakness for spectator or correspondent shoes and boots. Spectator shoes became very popular in the 1920s and 1930s and I am so pleased that in the last 10 years there has been a resurgence. I love them because the combination …
February 21, 2020
The news and social media feeds are full of stories and warnings about climate change. Carbon emissions, melting ice caps, deforestation and so on are a reality and Herring has taken steps to ensure it remains a sustainable business. Our blogs have already discussed the merits of long-lasting products as opposed to the throw-away culture …
February 18, 2020
Leather is a superb naturally, breathable material for keeping your feet comfortable, but is it durable enough to withstand wet weather? With most leathers, you have to add treatments like our amazing nano-spray to stop water getting in. You can also waterproof standard leathers using dubbin, but note this can sometimes change the colour and …
February 14, 2020
With the much-anticipated new James Bond film, No Time To Die, about to reach our silver screens, sales of shoes worn by the MI6 agent are likely to soar. James Bond is an interesting character to emulate, as one minute he will be base jumping to catch a villain before heading into the office in …
February 3, 2020
We have already waxed lyrical on Peaky Blinder style boots and shoes, but this style is even more gritty. GQ magazine billed heavy-duty black boots as “the biggest news for AW19”. We may be coming to the tail-end of this season, but the warmer months are a little way off yet! Seen on the catwalks …
January 9, 2020
With the clocks going back in the UK, the darker nights are with us, the temperature has dropped, the wind has picked up and the rain is falling. In short, winter has arrived in the northern hemisphere. But it’s not all doom and gloom! While winter signals the end of wearing shorts, sockless espadrilles or …
December 4, 2019
This blog has been written by one of our longest standing customers, Jerry Tharapos. His insight is invaluable. So, what is your favourite quote or anecdote about style? Recently I came across a quote from the legendary and dapper, handsome Hollywood leading man Clark Gable, who said “a well tailored suit is to a woman …
November 27, 2019
If you are unfamiliar with the Solovair brand, you may be for forgiven for thinking their boots are another famous type of lace-up boot. You would be completely forgiven because Solovair’s manufacturer, NPS Shoes, used to make Dr. Martens boots. Dr. Martens’ patent owner R. Griggs Group Ltd and NPS both had factories in the …
November 18, 2019
When you reach into the loft for your suitcase or holdall, do you give yourself a self-satisfied smile of pleasure as you are reunited with your luggage again? Or do you slightly cringe at its battered or outdated appearance? It’s not until you see beautiful luggage that you may have second thoughts about your own. …
November 5, 2019
Excuse the pun, but the BBC’s latest series of Peaky Blinders has caught our attention, not just for its gritty drama, but for its celebration of 1920s and 1930s rugged footwear. We are talking boots…real boots…man boots. On screen, these boots are tough but teamed with suits and long overcoats to turn these men with …
October 16, 2019