Why we all love boots As the cold snap continues, many of us will be reaching for our boots. But what is your boot of choice? Boots fall into two categories; the rugged and the refined. Although, thankfully, these days, there is a cross-over between the two. Starting with the rugged. Historically, these types of …
February 5, 2019
With all the great and good of the menswear fashion scene at the biannual Pitti Uomo fair in Florence, Italy, we are delighted to report Herring Shoes footwear was sported by certain members of the distinguished guest list. Designer Filippo Matera, menswear consultants Guillame Bo and fashion blogger Nicola Radano have all been seen wearing …
January 14, 2019
You don’t have to feel the pinch with wide-fitting shoes In a perfect world, we would all have feet that fit a standard shoe and a standard width…but Herring is fully aware feet come in all shapes and sizes. A standard shoe width in the UK is called an F fitting. This is determined by …
December 13, 2018
At any wedding the groom will spend hours on their feet talking to distant relatives and dancing the night away. For comfort purposes and to make sure you look good on the dancefloor, getting the right pair of dress shoes is vital. With so many different styles and materials to choose from, it can be …
October 3, 2018
I wore a lot of sneakers when I was younger. Jordans, AND1, Adidas, Puma, LA Gear, Spring Court and so on. I even used to collect them in the early 90’s, but I’ve never thought they would look nice with a suit or a blazer as a “matter of principle”. As a matter of fact …
May 2, 2018
Wildsmith It’s been a long wait and now my Wildsmith Niven have arrived. I am so excited. Whilst on holidays in May last year I had the privilege of visiting Herring Shoes in Devon, and got a glimpse of some of the new Wildsmith range. I was very impressed by what was on …
April 10, 2018
Everytime I go to Florence for Pitti, I always have something in mind. Travel light! So I can only take a few pairs of shoes. They are the heaviest things in a suitcase and it can be a big deal when you take a flight now. The fair goes on for four days but I ‘only’ took three …
March 15, 2018
A great pair of shoes will make you look great and feel great. There is a mystical effect when you tie the laces of a fine shoe and the handmade shape cups your foot in supple leather. Just putting them on makes you feel special and alerts you to the importance of what is about …
November 8, 2017
Last time I told you how much I love braces/suspenders. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t like belts. I do wear them… sometimes. There are two important things to think about when choosing a belt. Firstly they must go with your shoes. A blue suede belt with blue suede shoes for example, or …
September 27, 2017
It’s time for me to tell you something that will change your life gentlemen! Maybe that is a bit too much but seriously it might… Do you think braces are just for old fashioned people, that they are ‘Old School’? That they are only for old guys? No they are not! Surely you are sick …
August 3, 2017