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On the hunt for an outfit combination that’s laid back but sophisticated? Trust us when we say you can’t go wrong with Chelsea boots and slim fitting jeans.  

One of the best things about this combination is that it is classic and season-less. In other words, these items are both hardworking wardrobe staples that will never go out of style and can be worn all year round. Invest in both these items and you can be confident about getting a lot of wear...

Welcome to 2018! If you haven’t made your resolutions for the year ahead yet, might we be so bold as to suggest one?!

In recent years we’ve been aware of a big shift back towards the idea of buying handmade, bespoke items. This applies to art and decorative items as well as more practical purchases such as clothes and shoes.

There are a whole handful of reasons why we think buying homemade is the way forward. We’ve shared them below.

As we approach the end of our first year in business, we’d like to thank all of our customers, friends and fellow business owners for welcoming Old Sole to Swinegate in 2017.

This has been a very big year for us. Back in the spring, we set out to bring Italian-inspired bespoke shoemaking to the historic streets of York. Ten months after opening our doors for the first time, we’re proud to be recognised as one of the city’s luxury...

We believe shoes make the outfit (and quite possibly the man, but that’s a subject for another blog post). If you’re currently contemplating your wardrobe for the coming festive week, our advice is to start from the ground up.

Below are our party shoe suggestions, along with some thoughts on what to wear with them.

For Christmas Eve - two tone wingtip oxfords

Planning a festive party with friends and want to make a style statement? These...

The Derby is a classic shoe that will work with a wide range of outfits. If you’re thinking about investing in your first pair of high end shoes, a derby could be a great place to start.

The Anatomy of Derbys

A shoe is defined as a derby based on how the eyelets and lacing sit on the shoe. Derby shoes always feature ‘open lacing,’ where the eyelets are in a separate closing panel sewn to the top of the main shoe.