News
Perfect Pairs: Ghillie Shoes and Kilts
Photo source
Ghillie shoes stand out from the crowd thanks to their unique shape and long laces.
They’re descended in style from the original Scottish brogues, which were leather shoes fashioned from deerskin and designed to be worn while out working the land. The holes were originally added to stop water from gathering inside the shoes, though they later became decorative rather than practical.
The long tasseled laces on modern ghillie shoes also date from the original Scottish brogues. In those days, the laces were left long enough to tie high around...
Three Signs that You're Ready for Bespoke Shoes
There have been many changes in the way we do things in the last few generations. Digital innovations have completely revolutionised the way we communicate with each other, engineering advances have changed our manufacturing processes, and online commerce has made it easier than ever to spend money.
Though all of these changes are wonderful, that’s not to say there isn’t still benefit to the old way of doing things, too.
We think there’s most definitely still a place in the modern world for slower, more personalised experiences. One of...
What's Your Shoe Storage Routine?
Photo source
All good habits begin as a new routine. If you’re hoping to take more care over the condition of your shoes this winter season, it might help to start by taking a look at your current routine.
What do you do with your shoes when you arrive home?
Some people keep their shoes on in their house, but most of us tend to take them off when we arrive home. If this is the case with you, what do you do with them when you take them off? This is...
Three Ways to Style Balmoral Boots
Boots Pictured: Balmoral Boot Rain
Now that the weather is turning, boots are coming into the limelight again. We are particular fans of smarter boots like balmoral boots that marry practicality with style. What better footwear staple to take you through autumn and into winter?
If you have a pair of balmoral boots and want some more inspiration about how to wear them over the coming season, look no further. Here are three suggestions on how to style them.
Look One: With Jeans and a Chunky Sweater
There’s...
The Shoe Files: Lazyman Shoes
Shoe pictured: the Lazyman Rain
Lazyman shoes are so named because you don’t have to lace them up! These easy-wear shoes are designed as dress shoes you can just slip your feet into.
The Anatomy of Lazyman Shoes
The main feature of lazyman shoes is that they have an elasticated section on each side of the upper to allow you to slip your foot easily in and out.
Lazyman shoes are similar to loafers in that they don’t have laces, but they’re not the same thing. Loafers typically...