Herring Shoes Journal

Autumn spells the start of boot season in the footwear world. It is time to face the fact that our sockless days are virtually over, and we require something a little sturdier for the colder months. For so many people, autumn and winter will be greeted with joy, just because they pull their boots back on again.

We love boots at Herring. I mean…we really love them. They come in so many different styles and colours that there must be a boot for everyone. From super-smart boots that can be teamed with a suit or a dress to rugged varieties that withstand the worst weather can throw at them, we celebrate this time of year.

Most of our customers will have at least one pair of boots they rely on in the colder months but have maybe not considered other styles they can wear at work, on the trails or for a formal occasion or night out.

We had a few suggestions for both our men and women customers as part of our autumn/winter edit but have a few more that you may have overlooked.

For the office
For men, our A/W edit included Milton (below) for a super-smart suit accompaniment, while the Muswell Chelsea and Milner chukka boots would work well too. The black styles will look wonderful with a dark suit. These are from our Handgrade range making them hand-finished, Goodyear-welted and repairable, so come with an investment price. However, we have more affordable options with our Flynn laced toe-cap boots, plus our Jude Chelsea and Cannock chukka boots from our Classic collection. Take a look!

For women, a knee-high boot works well with fitted skirts and dresses. Our Bracciano boot is made from a lovely soft suede for true work-wear glamour. While the shorter Trasimeno suede ankle boots work well for longer dresses and skirts…but you can style these with trousers and any length skirt too.

For the trails
Our male model wore the Cambridge and the Corsham at our photoshoot at Lympstone, but the boys in the office and warehouse love a rugged boot so always have plenty of styles for our customers to choose from. Maybe consider the Ambleside for that brogue with a Commando sole look or the Exmoor if you like a spot of tweed. For real tough-guy boots, take a look at our Churchstow Norwegian rubber-soled boots.

We have a tan brogue and cleated sole version for women too. The Stephy is simply stunning! But for real tramping around in wet fields and along muddy tracks, we have excellent wellies from Aigle. I can thoroughly recommend them.

For going out
For the chaps, the Thatcher is a handmade Chelsea boot with brogue detailing on a sleek and slender toe made from handsome burgundy calf. Or what about the Geneva? This is another gorgeous Chelsea boot but in dark brown mock-croc. Lastly, we love the Laverton II. It is a luxurious, two-tone boot that blends suede with beautiful calf leather.

Herring does not do spiky heeled boots for women, but we have some great statement boots for nights out. The Garda (below) adds a bit of glitz with its patent finish while the Como’s over-the-knee style with a chucky sole and heel will make heads turn. Lastly, the Varese is knee length with a daintier toe and sole that comes in two shades of suede – black and a rather lovely green.

Whatever your boot leaning, we have plenty of styles you can choose from. Take a look for yourself. If you want to celebrate the start of boot season with a purchase, please remember that if you need further advice on fit and care, please do not hesitate to contact out customer service advisors.