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
The next iteration of the desert boot from Herring is the Colorado. Still made from suede, but we have offered a few more colours than the classic sand.
8 August 2023
Think horsebit loafer and, if you are a shoe fan, you will think Gucci. It is an iconic shoe worn by both men and women. It is an enduring look that originated in the 1950s after Aldo Gucci noticed American men wearing slip-on shoes during a trip to New York. Gucci was not content with …
3 August 2023
The summer season sees a whole host of events held across the world where celebrities are scrutinised for their fashion choices. The Met Gala, Wimbledon, the Tony Awards, Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta, etc. What we find little frustrating at Herring is that the best dressed articles in glossy magazines, newspaper and websites mainly focus on …
26 July 2023
Let’s turn our attention to a very formal, but oh-so lovely and a bit dandy, shoe. The Gusbourne is just a bit Gatsby, very much Fred Astaire and just a tad – ok, maybe a little bit more than a tad – jazz era. They are two-tone but not in your classic spectator way, as …
26 July 2023
Here is something new for In The Spotlight. The Jack II is traditional, summery, and cool…all at the same time. This style also reminds me of the hip shoes that male weather and sports TV presenters seem to be wearing these days! Jack II is a super comfortable casual brogue. What makes it casual? It’s …
24 July 2023
With the school summer holidays about to begin, or already in full swing in some part of Europe, we thought we would take a little look at luxury luggage. The weeks before holiday season is a good time to reach into the loft or garage and assess the state of your suitcase or overnight bag. …
4 July 2023
With the Henley Royal Regatta due to take place at the end of this month, we thought we would turn our attention to its namesake. However, don’t be mistaken for thinking this rather fine shoe is only suitable for boating events; the Henley would be welcome at any sporting occasion or summer outing. In fact, …
13 June 2023
The summer months can be a little tricky or even sticky on the footwear front for men. While no-one wants sweaty feet, not everyone wants to bare their toes and heels for public scrutiny. Staying sharp while maintaining your cool can be a challenge. Here are a few hot summer shoe tips for this year. …
9 June 2023
In a breakaway from the recent routine, this week we are shining the spotlight on an item of clothing…the Emery Polo Shirt, made by Peregrine. A polo shirt is just a polo shirt, right? Usually, but this one has a little bit of ethical decency about it while also being a rather fine piece of …
8 June 2023
The Jerry was new to our Premier Collection last year. Developed by our long-term friend and Journal contributor Jerry Tharapos, this is a really beautiful, bespoke boot that deserves a bit of attention. It is the culmination of a great relationship, expert shoemaking, and a two-tone style, so we are quite sentimental about it! Where …
31 May 2023
We called it last week with our Guide to Loafers…the spring/summer season is finally upon us! So, we thought we would showcase one of our all-time classics in the deck shoe world, the Salcombe. Named after the South Hams boating mecca that neighbours our headquarters in Kingsbridge, this has been a mainstay in our casual …
22 May 2023
Enough is enough! We are officially embracing the spring/summer season. We have had to wait it out, but I definitely saw the sun today! In shoe world, the sun means loafers. While loafers are good for autumn/winter too, the warmer months mean we can wear them without socks and expose the ankle a bit! The …
17 May 2023
When spring gets going, we always start rolling out the loafers. Considered a preppy, smart-but-happy-to-be-dressed-down shoe, the loafer is a perennial favourite…but sometimes a style comes along that is just a cut above the rest. The Rigoletto is actually a loafer AND a monk shoe. This is where the upgrade from other loafers lies. While …
15 May 2023
When the sun starts to shine, it starts to feel a little bit like wedding season. I went to my first wedding in a fair few years last weekend, where I was keeping an eagle eye on the footwear. Tottering women’s heels that get swapped for flip-flops aside, the gentlemen sported a range of shoes …
12 May 2023
We really do hope summer is almost upon us, but the puddles and muddy tracks would suggest otherwise. There is still a real need for a good pair of wellies! However, even when the sun does begin to shine and festival season kicks in, a decent rubber soled boot is always very handy. Aigle has …
3 May 2023
Welcome to a new feature for Herring in which we will quite literally shine the spotlight on new and classic shoes and boots we have to offer you, while also throwing in a sprinkling of other products too. But why? It has come to our attention that we have such a large selection of hand …
26 April 2023
‘Exclusive’ is a term that is bandied around a lot by marketeers. We are also keen on a bit of ‘bespoke’! It struck us that we may need to explain what these terms mean when it comes to our footwear. When we mention ‘exclusive’, we mean this style of shoe or boot has not been …
20 April 2023