In an increasingly environmentally-conscious world that is trying to move away from the throwaway society’s habits of recent times, having the ability to repair or restore is important. As consumers, we have got into the habit of buying items at a lower price to simply replace them when they break or wear out. That has …
5 March 2019
Renowned for their pedigree in British quality men’s footwear, Herring Shoes has added a range of stylish workwear to its online store. Designed by Italian Filippo Matera, the Naked Clothing range applies an artisan attitude to shirts and jackets. In 1995, Matera realised there had been a shift in men’s fashion towards informal wear. Ever …
14 February 2019
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 boots have been worn as long-lasting footwear for workers or the military with Bluchers and Wellingtons leading the way and lending their names to their respective …
5 February 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 …
14 January 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 …
13 December 2018At 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 …
3 October 2018I 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 …
2 May 2018Wildsmith 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 …
10 April 2018Everytime 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 …
15 March 2018A 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 …
8 November 2017Last 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 …
27 September 2017It’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 …
3 August 2017First and foremost, noooo white socks with shoes. No exceptions. Sports shoes and some sneakers are the only possible styles to have white socks. I hope it is obvious to 90% of you gentlemen but we must help the 10% who still kill our eyes everyday. (It’s true that in the 60’s for example, we …
22 February 2017This time, I won’t talk about shoes. I just want to share about something that really surprised me,in a very good way. When you first think about Herring, you think about…shoes. I did at first. I used to visit the website only for their shoes. Then I noticed that they had added luggage, bags and …
23 December 2016Following on from our customer review from Jerry in Melbourne, we have been sent the following post by one of our ever loyal US customers, David Driegert Jr from Fairfax, Virginia. We love nothing more than hearing what our customers think about their shoes and if you would like to write a review then please do …
1 December 2016Last month I wanted you to understand that your feet deserve better, so my tips were about how to treat them the best way you can. This time I want to “bring back to their former glory” something too often neglected: your socks! Obvious, isn’t it? But somehow 80% of you guys don’t wear good …
21 October 2016This article has been submitted by one of our loyal customers, Jerry Tharapos. He is from Melbourne, Australia and has become such a regular customer that we thought it would be great to hear directly from him. Jerry has kindly written the following article. If you are a Herring customer and would like to feature …
4 October 2016Summer – What did it mean for all of us? Basically our feet were free, in “the open air”… We all need a break. We all need to breathe. This can be very liberating. It’s good sometimes to fully enjoy a non-active lifestyle and be lazy. And it starts by forgetting everything you read and …
14 September 2016Herring at Pitti and the power of classic and elegant accessories. A Gentleman should always think about having at least one nice bag. This is not only a “woman’s affair”. Something useful, practical, functional but also aesthetically pleasing. A simple and understated briefcase for example. Forget about these backpacks/rucksacks we see too often in town …
25 July 2016I’ve always been very surprised that men can wear sneakers with lots of colours but only black or brown shoes. They think that dressing up means that they have to be sober/simple. And they are right, we shouldn’t wear a nice suit and ruin the look with bad shoes. Especially in a business environment …
9 June 2016