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The leather loafer is an iconic summer shoe. Depending on the style you go for, a loafer can be beautifully classic and retro-inspired, or even, at the other end of the scale, ultra sleek and contemporary. 

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Derby shoes are the classic smart/casual footwear choice. They’re made from leather or suede, and differ from other formal footwear, such as Oxfords, thanks to their open lacing style.

Derby shoes are constructed using quarters of leather that are stitched down onto the main body of the shoe. These create a kind of flap on each side of the shoe which houses eyelets for laces to pass through. 

This style of shoe first came into vogue in the mid nineteenth century when they were worn mainly for sports and hunting....

We spend a great deal of our lives wearing shoes. Whatever style you prefer, there’s one key thing that should always be a priority: fit. 

The fit of your shoes is arguably the most important thing about them. No matter how well made or well designed your footwear is, if it doesn’t fit you properly it won’t be doing your feet any favours.

Chelsea boots have a kind of timeless sophistication. From their roots in 1960s Beatlemania, these boots have long been a staple in the wardrobes of stylish gentlemen. 

These versatile boots come into their own in the autumn, but are flexible enough to work as a year round smart/casual footwear choice.

If you’re looking for some new ideas on how to style your Chelsea boots, here are three ways to wear them.

If you’re new to the world of formal gentlemen’s footwear, you may not be familiar with some of the terminology. Let us help you out!

Oxfords and Derbies are both types of dress shoe. Though in many ways they are very similar, there are some key but subtle differences.