For cheaply made footwear, often found on the high street, the advice would be to avoid rain, sleet and snow when you are wearing suede shoes and boots as they will undoubtedly suffer. This reply was at the very root of a discussion we had in the office when we wanted to design a new …
25 November 2024
Christmas is on its way, which means party season is too! It’s a wonderful chance to enjoy time with friends, family and work colleagues, dress up a bit and let your hair down. The TV adverts are rolling, the supermarkets are full of festive food, and someone in the office has probably asked you to …
18 November 2024
Are handmade shoes worth it when there is so much choice on the mass-produced market? This is a subject close to our hearts as we only sell handmade shoes. For people on a budget, grabbing a pair of shoes or boots from the shelves in a high street store or out of town retail park …
1 November 2024
The origins of a shoe or boot usually determine the difference between styles and this example is no exception. Let us consult the history books to work out the difference between a chukka boot and a desert boot, starting with the latter. History of desert bootsDesert boots were brought to the UK by English shoe …
21 October 2024
There is no doubt the Chelsea boot is a perennial favourite. But wait, do not assume that makes it boring! Absolutely not, as the joy of a Chelsea boot is that it comes in so many different styles within a single boot genre to keep it fresh for every season. Sure, the Chelsea boot is …
14 October 2024
The sole you choose for your boots will determine how comfortable your feet are, how dry they stay and where you can take them for a walk. There are four main sole types for boots: leather, crepe, rubber-studded and Commando, plus EVA. It is worth understanding the difference and the benefits of all these before …
9 October 2024
Earlier this year, we celebrated the homecoming of the suit and, in tandem, the return of the black formal shoe. This trend was seen on the catwalks ahead of the autumn/winter 2024/25 season. Well, guess what? That season is upon us! While we are delighted to see enthusiasm for this beloved shoe genre restored, you …
30 September 2024
A few weeks ago, we gave you a sneak peek of our A/W 2024 collection by introducing you to the Mike chukka boot. A first look generally means there is more to come, and this is most definitely true in the case of our new limited edition Herring x Tricker’s collection. If Mike was not …
27 September 2024
This may not be a question that has occurred to you, but it is important to make the distinction between the two. You may feel like you are not a brogue man, but that does not mean a semi-brogue will not be suitable. They look quite different. The brogue is an iconic shoe design. The …
16 September 2024
It’s time to launch some of our new autumn/winter styles and where better to start than a boot – the Mike – that sees four top quality elements collide to create a limited-edition sumptuous style? The first element is Tricker’s. The oldest established shoemaker in Britain, Tricker’s is still owned by the founding family with …
11 September 2024
The nights are drawing in now with the next post-8pm sunset scheduled for next April. That means summer is coming to an end. Sob! That’s not to say there may not be some sunshine-filled days in September, but the last days of August spell the end of the summer holidays, when it’s time to think …
30 August 2024
Before answering this question, we should maybe explain the origins of driving shoes. They were designed by Gianni Mostile in the 1960s to provide drivers with an alternative pair of shoes to wear while driving so they did not inflict unnecessary wear on their formal shoes. These driving shoes were popular with Italian gentlemen driving …
14 August 2024
This is purely coincidental but our newest men’s trainer shares the name of an Olympic venue from 1996. The Atlanta Olympics marked the 100-year anniversary of the modern version of this much-loved international sporting tournament that we have been treated to this year. If the Olympics has inspired your inner sporting self, then we salute …
30 July 2024
When we decided we wanted to produce a fun shoe, I am not so sure we were prepared for the fun we would have taking photos of them at our local skatepark! While we tried to keep ourselves out of the way, our new skater friend was only too happy to have us share his …
25 July 2024
Black formal shoes are not the first wardrobe item you would expect to think about in the summer months but there are plenty of reason why you should consider them…especially when the sales are on. While the summer holidays may get you reaching for your deck shoes, loafers, moccasins, espadrilles, etc., there are plenty of …
22 July 2024
How do you upgrade a loafer? I mean, they are pretty darn cool just as they are. They bridge all seasons care of socks or sans socks, can be dressed up or down, are easy to slip on and go, and come in plenty of stylish variants to give the wearer real choice. They can …
25 June 2024
No, we have not lost our minds. This is a new feature that we have recently launched on our website for 40+ pairs of our most popular shoes and boots. This technology is keeping step with the trend of ordering online rather than shopping on the high street and aims to give you extra confidence …
19 June 2024
These days, the casual wedding is all about the open-necked shirts, tailored shorts or chinos, linen suits, and maybe a blazer or waistcoat. Casual weddings are a good opportunity to wear easy, breezy clothes that you feel comfortable in but still ooze style…your own style. There isn’t much scope for obvious personality with the uniform …
14 June 2024
This week sees the start of UEFA EURO 2024, otherwise known as the Euros, to light the touch paper for another exciting summer of sport. The football will overlap with the start of Wimbledon, which will dovetail nicely into the Olympics and then the Paralympics in Paris. Meanwhile, cricket will ramp up in the summer …
11 June 2024
Last week, we offered you some guidance on what to wear at a very formal wedding where morning suits or black tie are the required dress code. We now turn our attention to consider shoes that would be suitable to wear with lounge suits for a formal, yet a little more dressed down, occasion. Most …
7 June 2024