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
It is great to see there are many different contributors to the Herring blog. There is so much diversity now, which has created complexity and depth to the body of work that is being compiled. Many of the contributors are simply customers who continue their journey to learn more about themselves, and the opportunity to contribute …
July 16, 2020
This week saw the 100th day of lockdown, so I decided to speak to one of our Herring ambassadors to see how the life of a professional rugby player has been affected by lockdown. I catch Ben on his way to work. He has dropped off his young children, Mabel and Finley, at school and …
July 2, 2020
Good day gentlemen! My name is Kazi Atiquzzaman, a menswear enthusiasts living is Melbourne, Australia. Even though I work in IT for a living, men’s style has always been a part of me. I admire 1920-1970s sartorial style including vintage and workwear. The monk shoes design is inspired from Middle Ages monk-strap sandals with no …
June 26, 2020
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