It has been a tumultuous year and there are still some tough months ahead but, as the Managing Director of Herring, I wanted to share information about some of the issues we have worked hard on this year. Firstly, I am glad to say we have avoided making anyone redundant and we look strong for …
December 23, 2020
Name: Jason Simmonds Job title: Managing director How long have you worked at Herring Shoes? I started the website for Adrian (Herring) in about 2000 as a web developer but I joined the business full-time in 2010. Since 2018 I have been the MD. Favourite style of shoe and why? You can’t have just one …
December 7, 2020
The last day of November signals the end of leaf-crunching autumn and the start of the colder wintery weather. It has been a challenging 2020 so winter may seem even longer and tougher this year, but a decent boot may just help lift the mood a little. Please know that we are not underestimating the …
November 30, 2020
In the first of our Meet the Team series, we will check in with our customer service and social media manager. As people who work with shoes and our products on a daily basis, they have excellent knowledge of the industry and the latest trends. Name: Chris Clark Job title: Customer service/social media leader How …
November 24, 2020
One of the most exciting styles to have been introduced by Herring this year is the Henley. It is a contemporary spectator brogue in dark leaf calf with a contrasting canvas. It is exquisitely made and the dark leaf calf and canvas combination is perfectly balanced. The colours create a beautiful contrasting harmony and the …
October 15, 2020
I dread the end of summer, but the foreboding is tempered by my love of autumn. The smell of the air, the turning colours of the trees, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, the cold sunny mornings (when it’s not raining) and digging out beanies to keep my ears warm. It’s definitely the season for …
October 12, 2020
It is Spring in Melbourne, but the weather is still cool and great for tweed, which I love. And, the weather is turning in the Northern Hemisphere. For those of us that like to layer up, it is a great time. Footwear also follows the climate and cooler temperatures start to bring out the country …
October 6, 2020
We like to keep our staff busy and in recent weeks our warehouse legends have been weighing every size 8 shoe we sell. We’ve not lost the plot…there is a reason behind our madness! Many people prefer a lighter shoe. For them, lighter equates to extra comfort, so we have been adding the weight of …
September 30, 2020
Behave! I am not talking about a lack of underwear…I am talking about your boots. Combat boots with a Commando-esque sole are your go-to boot trend for this autumn/winter. These military inspired boots will ensure you are ready for anything…and will make you stand a little taller too. This heavy-duty boot is inspired by the …
September 24, 2020
The handmade brogue deserves attention. In the BBC’s recent adaption of Vikram Seth’s ‘A Suitable Boy’ (catch it on BBC iPlayer if you have not already), there are scenes that get the shoe nerd all excited. Yes, really! Starting with the fact that Seth’s father was an executive at Bata Shoes and was known as …
September 10, 2020