Goodyear Welting Traditional Goodyear welting is a sign of quality shoes and boots dating back over 200 years. The techniques give comfort and durability that could truly last a lifetime. With proper care and attention, Goodyear welted shoes can last longer as they can be repaired, with soles being replaced by a good cobbler. In […]
Here is our top ten guide to Summer Chelsea boots for the season this year. We take a look at the top styles and designs available from the leading brands. With plenty of colours and materials for you to choose from, the Chelsea boot is not just a winter and autumn wardrobe must have but […]
The new Chatham shoe’s Poron insole helps to keep your feet comfortable and healthy in every step with the new tri-density technology. Specifically developed for the footwear industry and now contains ‘Microban’ antibacterial protection. The heel pad incorporates the Poron performance cushioning. The EVA foam heel cup footbed provides shock absorption as well as heel […]
The beginnings of the original Oxford shoes are a little hazy. Some claim the first “Oxford” shoes were worn in Scotland and Ireland. The cap-toe Oxfords, still called Balmorals after Balmoral Castle; however, a more familiar term used by Americans. The Balmoral is an entirely different design from the English, who use the term “Oxfords”. […]
A A little history of Chelsea Boots. In 1857, Shoemaker to Queen Victoria, J.Sparkes-Hall claimed the design as his own, when, after patenting it in 1851 said of his Royal wearer “she (Queen Victoria) walks in them daily and thus gives the strongest proof of the value she attaches to the invention”. The Invention of […]
David Beckham wearing his Blundstone Chelsea Boots. Click here to view our full men’s Blundstone collection. Click here to view the Blundstone 1306 Chelsea Boots, as modelled by David Beckham! You get quality and style from these brilliant dress boots. With Blundstone’s hard-wearing quality leather uppers and linings. The elasticated gussets on each side of […]


