Shoes style guide

November 4, 2026

How derby, Chelsea and chukka boots differ, which is most formal, and which men's boot to buy first.

November 4, 2026

How derby, Chelsea and chukka boots differ, which is most formal, and which men's boot to buy first.

November 4, 2026

How bespoke, made-to-order and ready-to-wear shoes differ in fit, choice, waiting time and price, and which to choose.

November 4, 2026

How bespoke, made-to-order and ready-to-wear shoes differ in fit, choice, waiting time and price, and which to choose.

November 4, 2026

The difference between penny and tassel loafers, which is more formal, how to wear each and which to buy first.

November 4, 2026

The difference between penny and tassel loafers, which is more formal, how to wear each and which to buy first.

November 4, 2026

Goodyear welt, Norwegian welt and Norwegian stitch explained: how each is made, how water resistant it is, and which to choose.

November 4, 2026

Goodyear welt, Norwegian welt and Norwegian stitch explained: how each is made, how water resistant it is, and which to choose.

November 4, 2026

Oxford and derby describe the lacing, brogue describes the decoration. How to tell them apart, how formal each is and which to buy.

November 4, 2026

Oxford and derby describe the lacing, brogue describes the decoration. How to tell them apart, how formal each is and which to buy.

November 4, 2026

Full quill, smooth, ostrich leg and embossed ostrich explained, with five checks to tell genuine ostrich shoes and how to care for them.

November 4, 2026

Full quill, smooth, ostrich leg and embossed ostrich explained, with five checks to tell genuine ostrich shoes and how to care for them.