Think Nick Mason, think Pink Floyd. However, there is much more to the man than five decades as the only constant member of the band. Although his eminence in the music scene was sealed with a CBE earlier this year, he is showing no signs of laying down his drumsticks, with a new band on …
3 November 2021
I must caveat this blog with the statement that I am not a trained psychologist in any way. However, while I am a tongue-in-cheek footwear blogger, experience tells me that what I have written here rings true. My psychology of shoes experience began with a pair of very expensive black, patent high heels. When I …
29 October 2021
Dogs have been man’s best friend for around 29,000 years, so we thought it was about time we gave them a mention and dedicated a blog to our furry friends. Details on how to enter our competition to win a £200 Herring Shoes voucher are further down. The difficult part was trying to work out …
28 October 2021
There is a certain synergy between Herring Shoes and the Bremont Watch Company. Both are inherently British brands, and both are influenced by the founders` fathers. Adrian Herring’s father Richard started out in 1966 with his first shop in Cheltenham. Giles and Nick English were also inspired by their late father`s interests…old aircraft and mechanical …
27 October 2021
Whatever your sport of choice, you will know there is nothing better than a trip to your favourite stadium. From the pre-game atmosphere and dodgy pies to the highs and lows of the match and the post-game pint, it’s a day we have been looking forward to all week and we want to look our …
21 October 2021
Guillaume Bo, or Gui Bo as his near 72,000 Instagram followers will know him, is one of the most photographed men in the world. Yet he is not a celebrity or a model. He a street styler who even professes to be shy!A long-term ambassador of the Herring bra…
20 October 2021
In the first of our ‘What to wear’ series, we are starting with what to wear with jeans. Most of us wear jeans at some point in the week and the shoes we wear with them can change the whole look of an outfit. Here are my top five suggestions. 1) Without doubt, my go-to …
13 October 2021
When Tim Law moved down permanently to Salcombe, Devon, in 2014, he was tinkering with the idea of retiring. It seems though he has been busier than ever as his career has continued and his sailing passion has seen him take gold in the World Masters Games along with a whole host of other sailing …
13 October 2021
Herring has long associated itself with British craftsmanship by working with the best shoe factories in Northamptonshire to bring our customers quality footwear. The same can be said of many of our other products too. Look no further than Tanner Bates, based in Dartington, Devon. Tanner Bates founder John Hagger was already entrenched in the …
8 October 2021
When it comes to patience, Ben Moon has it in spades. He patiently went about his day-to-day job as a prop for Exeter Chiefs before finally getting his call-up for England last year at the tender age of 29. Cue a flurry of articles about England`s newest recruit with descriptive terms, such as “cornerstone”, “mainstay” …
6 October 2021
When Herring Shoes chooses its ambassadors, it`s not just about how many goals they`ve scored, businesses they have run or medals they hold. Herring is looking for passionate people with integrity who, quite often, do not think themselves suitable to be an ambassador. Tim Boughton fits that criteria perfectly. Despite the knighthood and all the …
29 September 2021
Following a fantastic win on American soil for the European women in the Solheim Cup, we can now also get excited about the delayed Ryder Cup starting today. Meanwhile, amateur golfers were quick to get back to their favourite courses as soon, as social distancing restrictions, were lifted to enjoy some fresh air and a …
24 September 2021
We had the pleasure of meeting up with Andy in London to discuss mens’ fashion, shoes and all things sartorial. His passion for the subject shone through and the number of visitors to his askandyaboutclothes.com forum is simply staggering. Herring has a l…
22 September 2021
Shoe fans across the globe will be gasping with horror at the thought of anyone not knowing what an Oxford is, but the fact is not everyone does know, and it matters when it comes to choosing the right shoe for you or the occasion. Let’s have a little history first. It will not surprise …
16 September 2021
Tim Hipwell is the owner of a gorgeous custom liveried Aston Martin in the Gulf racing colours. He was happy to bring his fabulous car down to our Devon base so we could take some shots with our Gulf styled driving moccasin. Along with our Grigio Silverst…
15 September 2021
Alastair Gibson is a rising star in the art world with a uniquely recognisable style of sculpture. Alastair’s work incorporates elements from his Formula 1 experience, a love of engineering and a deep rooted fascination with the organic design of marine s…
8 September 2021
Sir Geoff Hurst is the only man to have scored a hat-trick in a football World Cup Final, which he did in 1966, the same year that Herring Shoes was established. We are very proud that Sir Geoff is a Herring brand ambassador and helped us celebrate our 50…
1 September 2021
The few glimpses of sunshine we have had in the UK recently means that it must still be summer…although there is some doubt. While we cheerfully moan about the weather, our friends in the South Hemisphere are currently in their winter with half an eye on spring. We felt it was only fair to revisit …
25 August 2021
Matt Bardock, a well known and loved actor on British TV, was kind enough to come down to Herring during his busy filming schedule for his latest series to get some more shoes. Matt’s first purchase, a while ago, was the Herring Dartmoor brogue with tweed…
25 August 2021
Ed Stephens of Shawstephens cabinet makers in South Devon is a passionate master craftsman. Ed’s workshop is a homage to all things wooden with the lovely smell of wood shavings and the quiet noises of hand tools being used. This,, however, is a very forw…
18 August 2021