It’s an easy mistake to think shoe trees don’t really do very much and they are just a ‘nice to have’ accessory, but the truth is they are without doubt the most important accessory you can buy for your beloved shoes (view them on site here). Picture the scene: you have been wearing your lovely …
23 November 2023
If you want to buy a pair of shoes or boots for your partner, husband, son, father, uncle or nephew this Christmas, then we can definitely help with that! More realistically, we suspect you would rather spend a little less money. We have collated a top 10 of classic, and rather more thoughtful, Christmas gifts …
22 November 2023
Let’s dive into one of the most asked questions we receive here at Herring Shoes HQ: What makes a shoe a Derby or Oxford? You can thank the students from Oxford University for the terminology ‘Oxford’. Back in the 1800s they were the ‘in’ style to be seen wearing and they became well known for …
21 November 2023
Dare we suggest that Christmas is closing in on us? Aside from the rush to buy gifts and food we don’t eat during the rest of the year, the festive season also means parties and more intimate social gatherings. With this in mind, what are your go-to party shoes? In our autumn/winter photo shoot at …
20 November 2023
If you have ever visited a shoe factory, or indeed a large retail shop, you have almost certainly found the ‘factory seconds’ section and spent more time than you wish to admit trying to find the fault that makes them a factory second. If you have seen our previous blogs you will know there are …
9 November 2023
I do not think the Wellington boot gets enough credit. For years, I have tried to get away with old trainers or tip-toeing around puddles to save my better shoes. Then I tried my trail running shoes, but early morning dew is a very invasive substance. The result was always very wet feet. Then I …
6 November 2023
Shoe care is important no matter the time of year. Water is, and always will be, bad for good quality leather, particularly good quality calf leather uppers and soles. This blog will focus on calf leather as opposed to polished or suede. For suede leather care, please see this link for our previous blog. (PS …
3 November 2023
We have created our own version of the Gucci-inspired horsebit loafer with the launch of the Scarlette. The Scarlette is made using super-soft, glove-like, flexible leather for the upper and a rubber sole to give wearers an effective grip. Of course, we have added our version of the horsebit trim as the final flourish.
19 October 2023
Recycle Week is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and while we do not recycle shoes in the purest sense, we do sell shoes and boots that can be repaired multiple times and use highly biodegradable leather which minimises their impact versus cheaper styles that end up in landfill and have plastics or synthetic leather …
16 October 2023
Let’s geek out with a little bit of history! We found the following article by Tanner Bates so fascinating that we thought we had to share it with you, we know you love an educational read. Before we get started you may be thinking ‘who are Tanner Bates?’. Those of you who are avid followers …
13 October 2023
Autumn spells the start of boot season in the footwear world. It is time to face the fact that our sockless days are virtually over, and we require something a little sturdier for the colder months. For so many people, autumn and winter will be greeted with joy, just because they pull their boots back …
9 October 2023
As we take a closer look at autumn/winter styles for men, we would like to introduce you to the Cambridge. This is a bona-fide English-made boot from Northamptonshire that is rugged enough for tramping along the trails but is smart enough for lunch or dinner at the pub. Part of our Premier collection, the Cambridge …
29 September 2023
We sell a lot of loafers at Herring but mostly to men, after all, it is such a versatile shoe. But what about women? Yep, we have loafers for women covered too with our Charlie, Giulietta, Louisa, Miranda and Sophia styles becoming staples in our women’s collection and in the shoe cupboards of our customers. …
28 September 2023
The end of the summer holidays can feel like back-to-school for work too, and the changing season can spell a switch-up for your office style. Equally, you may have been labouring through the summer in your suit and just fancy a new pair of shoes to reward yourself for surviving the hotter months! Whatever the …
18 September 2023
With autumn on its way, we thought it was about time we took a look at one of our most beautiful boots, the Corsham. This is a perfect country gent’s boot with a strong, but light-weight cleated sole, with a wonderful cedar grain calf upper with brogue detailing. Due to feature in our Autumn Weekend …
16 September 2023
It’s time to admit that summer is over in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn is well and truly here. Despite soaring temperatures at the start of the month, there is definitely a nip in the air in the mornings and evenings, and the days are getting shorter. Fear not though, autumn is a great time …
14 September 2023
With the Rugby World Cup about to kick-off in France, we thought it would be a good time to remind ourselves of the rugby ambassadors we have worked with over the years, with the newest being our very own current England squad member Joe Marchant. As an English business, I am afraid all our ambassadors …
1 September 2023
Buying school shoes is a trial. If you enjoy it, then I take my hat off to you. I cannot understand what there is to love about busy shops, long queues, and a lack of choice. With this in mind, I would urge you to purchase your boys’ school shoes nice and early, so you …
29 August 2023
New for this season, the Tummel blends loafer chic with an elegant trim for a sophisticated standout look. We have worked with the artisanal craftsmen and women at the Carlos Santos factory in Portugal to produce two very different versions of this very fine piece of footwear. The first feels very European. I am thinking …
24 August 2023
This is a tough question as the world of work has changed beyond recognition in recent years. The pandemic meant many of us swapped formal office attire for more casual clothing while we worked from our homes. But work life has shifted again, with more of us heading back into the office by request or …
11 August 2023