Tag: Shoes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Casual summer shoes for men in 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 casual…
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The Jerry men’s laced boot
The Jerry men’s laced boot was new to our Premier Collection last year. This style was developed by our long-term friend and Journal contributor Jerry Tharapos. It is a really beautiful, bespoke boot that deserves a bit of attention. It is the culmination of a great relationship, expert shoemaking, and…
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The Salcombe men’s deck shoe
We called it last week with our Guide to Loafers…the spring/summer season is finally upon us! We thought we would showcase one of our all-time classics in the deck shoe world, the Salcombe. It is named after the South Hams boating mecca that neighbours our headquarters in Kingsbridge. This has…
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Your guide to loafers
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…
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Aigle rubber boots
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 come out and festival season kicks in, a decent rubber boot is very handy.…
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Herring Dunkeld men’s semi-brogues
Welcome to a new feature for Herring. We will quite literally shine the spotlight on new and classic shoes and boots we have to offer. We will also throw in a sprinkling of other products too. But why? It has come to our attention that we have such a large…
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Men’s shoes exclusively made for us
‘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…
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Sole mates: Joe Marchant
Our latest sole mate is Joe Marchant. Last seen playing for England in the Six Nations, it’s back to club rugby for the rest of the season with the Rugby World Cup 2023 hot on its heels. Joe is hoping his ability to play at centre and on the wing…
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Sole mates: Steve Thompson MBE
For rugby fans, Steve will not need an introduction. A Rugby World Cup medal winner with England in 2003, this flanker-turned-hooker will go down in history as a sports legend. These days though, Steve is more interested in shining the spotlight on the effects of contact sport on the brain.…
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Sole mates: Teddy (Ed) Draper
Shared values and philosophy are important to Herring Shoes…not just anyone can be a ‘sole mate’. A great feel for quality footwear and clothing helps too, as is understanding sustainability and slow fashion. For these reasons, we are over the moon to have Teddy Draper on board. It’s been a…
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Sole mates: David Prutton
We are delighted to have David Prutton wear our shoes. We know the high standards that are needed when you are in the spotlight. Making sure that you look the part is vital. It’s fair to say Sky Sports presenter and ex-footballer David Prutton knows a thing or two about…
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What shoe leather should I choose?
Just as there are many different types of shoes and boots, there are multiple kinds of leather too. What you choose can completely change the look of your outfit. See our brief guide on the types of footwear leather available, so you can make an informed choice. You can even…