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
In the last few months, we have been introducing our newsletter subscribers to our new Classic Elite range. (If you are not a subscriber, you can sign up at the bottom of our home page.) This range is a new sub-section of our Classic range. They feature Goodyear-welted soles and fine European leathers, but they …
August 26, 2020
Hopefully, some of you managed to tune in to our long awaited Instagram Live debut. Although we are a little late to the party when it comes trying out this popular social media tool (fashionably, I might add), we decided to take the plunge and see what all the fuss is about. Before we get …
August 20, 2020
Good day gentlemen! I am Kazi Atiquzzaman from Melbourne, Australia and it is good to be back with another review. This time I will be talking about a beautiful pair of Herring Henry II in espresso calf and brown suede which I have owned for almost a year now. This two-tone spectator style shoe which …
August 14, 2020
Gosh there are a lot of ‘outs’ in this blog title but let me explain! With the Government offering 50% discounts on meals out on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August, a few of us may be heading to our local restaurants with more frequency or even for the first time since lockdown began. Couple …
July 23, 2020
I have a confession. As my children break up for the summer today – albeit without the usual excitement as they are not on site – I am already thinking about next year. Bear with me…. If all goes well, all children will return to school in September which means most will need to start …
July 17, 2020