Earlier this year, we celebrated the homecoming of the suit and, in tandem, the return of the black formal shoe. This trend was seen on the catwalks ahead of the autumn/winter 2024/25 season. Well, guess what? That season is upon us! While we are delighted to see enthusiasm for this beloved shoe genre restored, you …
30 September 2024
A few weeks ago, we gave you a sneak peek of our A/W 2024 collection by introducing you to the Mike chukka boot. A first look generally means there is more to come, and this is most definitely true in the case of our new limited edition Herring x Tricker’s collection. If Mike was not …
27 September 2024
This may not be a question that has occurred to you, but it is important to make the distinction between the two. You may feel like you are not a brogue man, but that does not mean a semi-brogue will not be suitable. They look quite different. The brogue is an iconic shoe design. The …
16 September 2024
It’s time to launch some of our new autumn/winter styles and where better to start than a boot – the Mike – that sees four top quality elements collide to create a limited-edition sumptuous style? The first element is Tricker’s. The oldest established shoemaker in Britain, Tricker’s is still owned by the founding family with …
11 September 2024
The nights are drawing in now with the next post-8pm sunset scheduled for next April. That means summer is coming to an end. Sob! That’s not to say there may not be some sunshine-filled days in September, but the last days of August spell the end of the summer holidays, when it’s time to think …
30 August 2024
Before answering this question, we should maybe explain the origins of driving shoes. They were designed by Gianni Mostile in the 1960s to provide drivers with an alternative pair of shoes to wear while driving so they did not inflict unnecessary wear on their formal shoes. These driving shoes were popular with Italian gentlemen driving …
14 August 2024
This is purely coincidental but our newest men’s trainer shares the name of an Olympic venue from 1996. The Atlanta Olympics marked the 100-year anniversary of the modern version of this much-loved international sporting tournament that we have been treated to this year. If the Olympics has inspired your inner sporting self, then we salute …
30 July 2024
When we decided we wanted to produce a fun shoe, I am not so sure we were prepared for the fun we would have taking photos of them at our local skatepark! While we tried to keep ourselves out of the way, our new skater friend was only too happy to have us share his …
25 July 2024
Black formal shoes are not the first wardrobe item you would expect to think about in the summer months but there are plenty of reason why you should consider them…especially when the sales are on. While the summer holidays may get you reaching for your deck shoes, loafers, moccasins, espadrilles, etc., there are plenty of …
22 July 2024
How do you upgrade a loafer? I mean, they are pretty darn cool just as they are. They bridge all seasons care of socks or sans socks, can be dressed up or down, are easy to slip on and go, and come in plenty of stylish variants to give the wearer real choice. They can …
25 June 2024
No, we have not lost our minds. This is a new feature that we have recently launched on our website for 40+ pairs of our most popular shoes and boots. This technology is keeping step with the trend of ordering online rather than shopping on the high street and aims to give you extra confidence …
19 June 2024
These days, the casual wedding is all about the open-necked shirts, tailored shorts or chinos, linen suits, and maybe a blazer or waistcoat. Casual weddings are a good opportunity to wear easy, breezy clothes that you feel comfortable in but still ooze style…your own style. There isn’t much scope for obvious personality with the uniform …
14 June 2024
This week sees the start of UEFA EURO 2024, otherwise known as the Euros, to light the touch paper for another exciting summer of sport. The football will overlap with the start of Wimbledon, which will dovetail nicely into the Olympics and then the Paralympics in Paris. Meanwhile, cricket will ramp up in the summer …
11 June 2024
Last week, we offered you some guidance on what to wear at a very formal wedding where morning suits or black tie are the required dress code. We now turn our attention to consider shoes that would be suitable to wear with lounge suits for a formal, yet a little more dressed down, occasion. Most …
7 June 2024
The summer months hail wedding season. Whether you are a member of the wedding party or a guest, we have just the footwear you need to enjoy the day and into the evening too. We have collated the very best formal men’s shoes in our guide below to help you celebrate the big day in …
3 June 2024
In the last of our series on men’s shoe shapes, we come to the pointed or elongated shoe or boot. Not just the go-to toe shape for court jesters and Teddy Boys, the pointed toe offers an opportunity to lengthen your foot shape and to add an edgy elegance to your outfit. Court jesters aside, …
13 May 2024
Who knew? Well, British Vogue did so that is a good start. Known as deck shoes where we are headquartered in Devon, they are exactly the same as boat shoes, as they are more commonly known in the US. For the boating set, they are a practical choice as deck shoes are easy to slip …
17 April 2024
To work out if you would benefit from Derby footwear or not, we need to remind you of what they are. Shoe manufacturers and retailers often compare them to Oxfords to distinguish the difference. While not considered as elegant as its Oxford counterpart, the Derby, also known as a Gibson or Blucher, is still steeped …
10 April 2024
The square toe is the Marmite of the shoe lover! People either love them or hate them or like to try to identify their origin to maybe prove their leaning either way. I have owned several pairs of square-toed shoes and boots. I had no idea they created quite so much ire or desire, so …
2 April 2024
We are not under any illusion that we are a fashion house that sets the trends for the season, but we do react to customer demand. The over-riding trend we noticed at the end of last year and the start of this, is a demand for more polished leather shoes. Team this with the penchant …
27 March 2024