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 …
11 June 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, …
2 June 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 …
29 May 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 …
21 May 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 …
20 May 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 …
14 May 2020
In this edition, we focus on caring for your quality leather shoes. Yes, there are many articles related to this subject (as detailed by Herring already in previous posts) but this will be a more detailed version on how to do this for longevity, from a beginners point-of-view. I will show you a few tricks …
12 May 2020
The first thing I noticed when I got the Crispin shirt in my hands was the feel of the fabric, it was soft and a very nice weight. I’m particular about the fabric weight. Too thin and the shirt feels cheap and can be see-through; however, too thick, and the shirt will wear warm and also …
6 May 2020
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jared Acquaro and I live in Melbourne, Australia. For the past 10 years, I have worked in the menswear industry for companies and brands both locally and internationally. My earlier years were predominantly focused on quality footwear, then onto tailoring through to vintage. For the past …
5 May 2020
Without doubt, the number one topic of discussion in 2020 will be the tales and, hopefully the not too many, tribulations of how we spent our time in isolation. This is certainly the case in our household. There are five members in our household and four of us are working from home. Zoom meetings, internet …
5 May 2020
Chances are, that if you are reading this blog, you already have a passion for shoes and most likely you have quite a few pairs that you have invested in. It is also a ‘sure bet’ that many of your family, friends and work colleagues know about this passion of yours. My collection (I will …
24 April 2020
When the Prime Minister initiated lockdown at the end of March, millions of workers packed up their laptops and headed home while others accepted furlough leave as they simply could not carry out their jobs anymore. Among the latter were the shoe factory workers in Northamptonshire. Tricker’s, for example, which continued making shoes through both …
7 April 2020
When the coronavirus crisis hit, none of us were sure how long it would affect us…and we still don’t know. The only thing that was certain was that the NHS would be put under enormous pressure. When I say NHS, I am not just talking financially, but rather the human beings who will be taking …
27 March 2020
It is autumn in Australia and the cooler weather is bringing respite from the heat of summer. The fire fighters have also welcomed the cooler weather as it has provided them with some assistance in battling the fires in what has been an unprecedented and devastating bushfire season. Melbourne is typically cooler than most cities …
27 March 2020
As I reflect on my shoe collection, one thing becomes immediately apparent. I have a weakness for spectator or correspondent shoes and boots. Spectator shoes became very popular in the 1920s and 1930s and I am so pleased that in the last 10 years there has been a resurgence. I love them because the combination …
21 February 2020
The news and social media feeds are full of stories and warnings about climate change. Carbon emissions, melting ice caps, deforestation and so on are a reality and Herring has taken steps to ensure it remains a sustainable business. Our blogs have already discussed the merits of long-lasting products as opposed to the throw-away culture …
18 February 2020
Leather is a superb naturally, breathable material for keeping your feet comfortable, but is it durable enough to withstand wet weather? With most leathers, you have to add treatments like our amazing nano-spray to stop water getting in. You can also waterproof standard leathers using dubbin, but note this can sometimes change the colour and …
14 February 2020
With the much-anticipated new James Bond film, No Time To Die, about to reach our silver screens, sales of shoes worn by the MI6 agent are likely to soar. James Bond is an interesting character to emulate, as one minute he will be base jumping to catch a villain before heading into the office in …
3 February 2020
We have already waxed lyrical on Peaky Blinder style boots and shoes, but this style is even more gritty. GQ magazine billed heavy-duty black boots as “the biggest news for AW19”. We may be coming to the tail-end of this season, but the warmer months are a little way off yet! Seen on the catwalks …
9 January 2020
With the clocks going back in the UK, the darker nights are with us, the temperature has dropped, the wind has picked up and the rain is falling. In short, winter has arrived in the northern hemisphere. But it’s not all doom and gloom! While winter signals the end of wearing shorts, sockless espadrilles or …
4 December 2019