The summer months hail wedding season. Whether you are a member of the wedding party or a guest, we have just the footwear you need to enjoy the day and into the evening too. We have collated the very best formal men’s shoes in our guide below to help you celebrate the big day in …
3 June 2024
In the last of our series on men’s shoe shapes, we come to the pointed or elongated shoe or boot. Not just the go-to toe shape for court jesters and Teddy Boys, the pointed toe offers an opportunity to lengthen your foot shape and to add an edgy elegance to your outfit. Court jesters aside, …
13 May 2024
Who knew? Well, British Vogue did so that is a good start. Known as deck shoes where we are headquartered in Devon, they are exactly the same as boat shoes, as they are more commonly known in the US. For the boating set, they are a practical choice as deck shoes are easy to slip …
17 April 2024
To work out if you would benefit from Derby footwear or not, we need to remind you of what they are. Shoe manufacturers and retailers often compare them to Oxfords to distinguish the difference. While not considered as elegant as its Oxford counterpart, the Derby, also known as a Gibson or Blucher, is still steeped …
10 April 2024
The square toe is the Marmite of the shoe lover! People either love them or hate them or like to try to identify their origin to maybe prove their leaning either way. I have owned several pairs of square-toed shoes and boots. I had no idea they created quite so much ire or desire, so …
2 April 2024
We are not under any illusion that we are a fashion house that sets the trends for the season, but we do react to customer demand. The over-riding trend we noticed at the end of last year and the start of this, is a demand for more polished leather shoes. Team this with the penchant …
27 March 2024
We have given the deck shoe a splash of colour for spring/summer 2024 to treat our female customers to a thoroughly joyful addition to our women’s footwear collection. Commonly seen in brown or navy calf for the sailor-inspired men’s versions, we have gone to town with multiple colourways and a choice of textures for the …
22 March 2024
The Dillon is one of our best-selling loafers. A perennial favourite, these shoes ooze class whether you team them with a dinner jacket, wear them for work, or step out with a bit of style at the weekend. This super-chic shoe has featured in many of our Journal articles, so we felt it was time …
21 March 2024
We have shone the spotlight on rugged workingman’s boots recently in response to the enduring enthusiasm for the Peaky Blinder style. We have also started inching towards suede as we embrace spring. But how about blending the two? The Torre does exactly that. With a cleated, chunky rubber role, you know you are getting a …
13 March 2024
With spring in the air, we wanted to give you the lowdown on one of our most enduring styles that has recently had a revamp. The Barcelona is one of our best-selling loafers. Here’s a little reminder of why they are so beloved. There is no doubt about it, the Barcelona is a classic loafer. …
7 March 2024
The BBC Peaky Blinders series spawned a fashion phenomenon that does not look like moving on too soon. Whether due to Cillian Murphy’s continued high profile around this weekend’s Oscars or the promise of an imminent film to bring the Birmingham gangland story to a close, the suited and booted look, complemented by a short …
6 March 2024
After years of slouchy clothes and trainers, the suit is back…and so are formal shoes. Whether a reaction to the now more distant memories of living and working through Covid or just a sartorial choice, tailors and traditional shoemakers are delighted to see the return of the suit, overcoats and formal shoes to the catwalks. …
1 March 2024
It turns out you don’t need a time machine to take a peek into life a few centuries back. A visit to this incredible Devon tannery, which has been on the same site since the Roman times, and in the hands of the same family since 1862, will give you a pretty good idea of …
14 February 2024
Footwear is made in four classic shapes, depending on the last they are made on. We have already explored the elegance of the almond toe but for this journal article, we are going to consider the rounded toe, possibly the most classic of them all. A shoe last is one of the most essential of …
13 February 2024
Believe me, the headline of this Journal article is the tip of the iceberg! The word ‘suede’ is so easy to pun; almost as easy as the leather itself is to wear. With spring on its way – it is, I promise – we thought we would turn our attention to this lovely leather type…and …
6 February 2024
We think the Herring Badminton is the ultimate gentleman’s boot. We envisage our customers striding purposefully around the rural landscape (or local park) with their feet warmed by thick, woolly socks tucked inside their frankly gorgeous boots. However, this boot also lends itself to the more industrial, city style of the Peaky Blinders era. Whatever …
19 January 2024
Dress shoes and boots come in four classic shapes, dictated by the last they are made on. It’s important to consider the toe shape as although the saying is “best foot forward”, it’s usually the toe of your shoe or boot that everyone sees first! If you imagine putting your best toe forward, you may …
10 January 2024
To anyone local, Mill Bay will instantly make them reminisce about one of the most beautiful beaches in the South Hams, the home of Herring Shoes. Naturally, this was the inspiration for naming our latest addition to our catalogue from the exclusive Tanner Bates. Made out of canvas with a leather handle, the Mill Bay …
12 December 2023
At a glance, this seems quite obvious, but the truth is it’s actually a bit more complex than you may think. Due to the number of different last shapes, size options and styles of quality handmade footwear (let’s not forget personal preference too), you can find yourself questioning if you’ve purchased the right size. I …
6 December 2023
We have already offered you some ideas for the men on your list but what about the women? While our stock is predominantly male-oriented, we have some luxury nuggets that would go down well with your wife, partner, sister, daughter, niece, aunt and so on. View our short but perfectly formed list to give you …
29 November 2023