According to GQ magazine: “Espadrilles have been a mainstay in men’s armoury since the King of Aragon kitted out his infantrymen with pairs back in the 13th century.” Well, there’s a fact for you! Eight centuries later and they are still being used by men stepping out for summer rather than battle. Do not be …
June 25, 2020
If you have landed on this blog, then you may have just Googled this question! One of the answers to the title question is…us! Sadly though, web queries like this will become more relevant as some high street shops close after being forced to shut their doors for several months during lockdown. This will include …
June 25, 2020
The plain white tee is a perennial classic. You cannot really go wrong due to its versatility and iconic status in cladding some of the most famous men in the world. Think James Dean, Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and Elvis Presley for classic style through to Tom Cruise in Top Gun and onto …
June 17, 2020
Chelsea boots have a long history with menswear and style around the world but, in particular, quite the cult following here in Australia. From the farmers working the countryside to the corporate halls of the city, every man and his son seems to own at least one pair of Chelsea boots in his life. The …
June 13, 2020
Whether you think it is commercial nonsense or not, a day to celebrate a human you love must be a good thing right now. The last few months have been stressful, and we expect our dear old dads to brave it out and carry on regardless. This year’s Father’s Day is a good excuse to …
June 11, 2020
Now that we have gone over the construction and care basics. we can move onto the footwear. Currently, in Melbourne, Australia, it is autumn/fall, so we are getting into “boot” weather. Boots have a few more details than shoe styles, so I thought I’d go over the Herring offering, showcasing the features and benefits. Thus, …
June 2, 2020
Ever bought something new and find yourself saying you got it in the sale or justifying the purchase because it was cheap? Brits, especially, seem to think a bargain makes a purchase worthwhile, but I would seriously question that. I am not saying expensive goods are all entirely necessary but buying quality does usually make …
May 29, 2020
Life is a bit tricky right now, so I am hoping this might bring a little light relief. Be assured, I am in no way belittling the crisis we find ourselves in but would like to bring some footwear fun to proceedings. While some of you may be hot-footing it back to work, others are …
May 21, 2020
Hopefully you enjoyed my previous blog about shoe care, if you missed it you can find it here. This week we are continuing with caring for your quality shoes as we make our way to the part of the shoe that gets the most wear; the sole. There are many different materials that can be …
May 20, 2020
As I reflect on the characteristics of quality products, three attributes come to mind. Excellence in design or style, craftsmanship or manufacturing of the highest order and the exclusive use of the best materials or ingredients. Recent additions to the Herring range has, unequivocally, all three of those attributes. They are the Cromer boot, Crawley …
May 14, 2020