Tag: Herring Shoes
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Can you wear loafers in winter?
The loafer tends to be synonymous with summer sockless days, worn with shorts, chinos or linen trousers, but we are seeing more orders for this loafers in winter as our customers look for an easy-to-wear shoe that’s smart but less formal than a lace-up or buckle. There is no doubt…
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Enduring Peaky Blinders boot style
The Peaky Blinders boot style is part of 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…
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Factory visit: J & FJ Baker & Co – the only oak bark tannery in the UK
A visit to this incredible Devon oak bark 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 what working tannery life was like. As you enter each building (I…
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Are you easily swayed by suede shoes?
Believe me, the suede shoes 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…
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Choose almond toe shoes for elegant footwear
Dress shoes and boots come in four classic shapes, such as almond toe shoes, 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!…
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Mill Bay tote bag
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 luggage catalogue from the exclusive Tanner Bates. What makes a tote bag?…
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Christmas gifts for women
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…
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Why you need expanding cedar shoe trees
It’s an easy mistake to think shoe trees don’t really do very much. That they are just a ‘nice to have’ accessory. The truth is they are the most important accessory you can buy for your beloved shoes. Picture the scene. You have been wearing your lovely new pair of…
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Gift ideas for men this Christmas
Need Christmas gift ideas for men? Then look no further. If you’re considering a pair of shoes for the man in your life this Christmas…we can help with that. More realistically, we suspect you would rather spend a little less money. We have collated a top 10 of classic, and…
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What’s the difference between Oxford and Derby shoes
Let’s dive into one of the most asked questions we receive here at Herring Shoes HQ: what’s the difference between Oxford and Derby shoes? 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. They…
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What is a factory second?
If you have ever visited a shoe factory, or indeed a large retail shop, you have almost certainly found the ‘factory seconds’ section. You may have spent more time than you wish to admit trying to find the fault that makes them a factory second. There are around 160 processes…
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The shoe care edit
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…
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The incredible history of leather and leather craftsmen
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. Oak bark leather Who are Tanner Bates?. Those of you who are avid followers…
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The Corsham – men’s brogue boots
With autumn on its way, we thought it was about time we took a look at one of our most beautiful men’s brogue boots, the Corsham. The Corsham is a homage to the great British manufacturing heritage of the Northamptonshire area of England. This brogue boot epitomises the great handiwork…
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Men’s autumn footwear for 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,…
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Rugby World Cup 2023 preview with our sole mates
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…
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What shoes should I wear to a job interview?
As an interviewer and an interviewee, I have always dressed smartly. This is usually the first time you will meet your future employee or employer in person. Yes, you may have had an initial call or video meeting, but a face-to-face interview is the real deal where from-the-waist-up attire is…
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The Colorado – men’s desert boot
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.
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We like a best dressed list…but what about the footwear?
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…
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Luggage for summer trips
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 for summer trips. The weeks before holiday season is a good time to reach into the loft or garage and assess…