Orwell boots

Details

Lining

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather liningThis is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather liningThe fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

Sole

Goodyear Welted Leather sole

Soles and Heels

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather liningThis is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather liningThe fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

Heel

Leather 1/4 Rubber Tip

Soles and Heels

Goodyear welted leather soleThis is what Northampton manufactures are traditionally known for. The sole is stitched to a welt which means the shoe gives great comfort & excellent shape retention.Welted Rubber solesThis is similar to the “Goodyear welted Leather sole” construction except the sole material is Rubber giving harder wear & better water resistant properties.Leather Sole Rubber Fore Part This gives all the benefits of a leather sole but the added flexibility & durability of a rubber fore part.Cemented Leather SoleA construction using specialised adhesives in place of stitched welts to bond the upper to the sole. This gives lightness in weight & appearance that the welted construction cannot.Moccasin ConstructionThis provides a very light flexible & comfortable shoe. A bag of Leather is formed by Hand stitching an apron & the sole is then stitched or glued to the upper.

Last

Z160 Last / elongated

Last

The LAST is the foot shape that the shoe uppers are pulled over & secured on during manufacturing to obtain the shape.
The lasts are given numbers or names to denote their individual characteristics such as toe shape & depth etc. Traditional Lasts are made from wood but now more commonly plastic ones are used these days.

Origin

Portugal

Origin

What does origin mean?

The products on this website are made in various countries. The origin will tell you where the shoes were made.

Why is it important?

Where a shoe is made will tell you a lot about the quality and price you should expect to pay

UK

The best craftsmanship and quality welted shoes you can buy, for example Herring Premier, Church's, Cheaney come from the UK

Italy

The best place to get handmade moccasins made for Herring shoes

Portugal

Superb craftsmanship and quality at a very keen price, for example Herring Casual

EC

Superb craftsmanship and quality from anywhere in the European Community, for example some Loake shoes

Imported

Superb value range shoes usually made in India, for example some Loake shoes (L1) and some Herring Casual

Category

Herring Classic

Herring Orwell is a stunning double monk boot inspired by James Bond's Spectre style. The elegant lines of a Chelsea boot are combined with the buckle detail of the monk shoe, creating a unique, versatile, current style.

These shoes are hand-patinated individually in the Carlos Santos factory so there can be a noticeable variation of colour from the shoes you receive to the picture on the website. We always strive to get consistency but in a hand-finished product this is not always possible and is a sign of quality.

Please note that we would only advise using a gentle wax-based cream or polish to protect carefully hand-finished shoes such as these. Harsh products such as renovating creams, high solvent based products and rain protectors may strip the carefully applied finish. If this happens we will not be able to refund the shoes but we may be able to get them re-finished at the factory for you at your cost.

The Z160 last is a very elegant shape with a chiselled toe box giving a bespoke appearance.

This is a standard fitting shoe so you can confidently order your normal UK size. Bear in mind that the toe is elongated so it may seem very roomy at the front but this does not make it too big. It should fit across your foot and your heel should not slip if it is the correct size.

Returns

Returns Exchanges and Refunds

All returned shoes AND boxes must be returned in the same saleable condition as
received.
Shoes will
not be accepted where there are signs of wear on the sole. We suggest
trying shoes
on carpet only.

If for any reason you are not happy with the shoes, simply return them to us within 30
days
in their
original condition for a full refund less the outward postage.

If you want to exchange the shoes we will send out the replacement pair free of postage.

Please enclose your details and the Order Number which is to be found on your email invoice.
To
make the
process easy we have included a tear off portion on the invoice that includes all the
returns
information you need. Please visit our faq page
for
more details

Delivery

Delivery via

UK

FREE for one or more items

Europe

One item £15

Two items £20

Three items £25

Four or more £30

Outside Europe

One item £20

Two items £25

Three items £30

Four or more £35

Russia

One item £20

Two items £25

Three items £30

Four or more £35

Delivery via

If you select the non-standard option of a Royal Mail delivery service you may have to pay
different amounts to those shown above, depending on what country you are in and what
products
and quantities you are ordering. In all cases the delivery will be clearly displayed in your
basket before you are asked to provide any personal information. Please note we are also
unable
to offer the next day services and delivery times will be longer with Royal Mail.

Customs and Duties

Import duties are not Herring Shoes responsibility and we cannot refund any shoes
that are
returned due to non-payment by the customer of customs duties.

Delivery Times

UK orders are normally delivered next working day Monday to Friday, if the shoes are in stock
and
the order is placed
before 1pm.

Herring shoes are always in stock but other brands may not be. If your order is urgent please
call us and
check availability before ordering.

Sizing

This size guide is only useful for converting formal shoe sizes from one measurement system to another. If you convert a casual or trainer shoe size, you are unlikely to get a good fit in a formal shoe.

Shoes that are made to fit the same size foot will vary in physical size due to differences in last (shoe) shapes. For this reason we cannot measure shoes to fit your feet.

US customers need to be aware that UK sizes are different to US sizes. For example, a US size 6 customer should order a UK size 5 or 5.5 as this seems to be the approximate difference we see.

UK

USA

EU

5

6

39

5.5

6.5

39.5

6

7

40

6.5

7.5

40.5

7

8

41

7.5

8.5

41.5

8

9

42

8.5

9.5

42.5

9

10

43

9.5

10.5

43.5

10

11

44

10.5

11.5

44.5

11

12

45

12

13

46

13

14

47

Customer comment:

I would like to thank you and your staff for a wonderful experience
ordering shoes online! I was absolutely amazed at the extremely short
delivery time. I ordered a pair of Chelsea boots on Monday and received
them in the US on Thursday. That is a lot quicker than most local
businesses can deliver goods to my doorstep. Needless to say that the
boots are of superb quality, fit and finish. I have ordered from your
company in the past with very good results and I will certainly do so in
the future.A. D.R. Gaebel, UNITED STATES

Product info

Lining

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather liningThis is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather liningThe fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

Sole

Goodyear Welted Leather sole

Soles and Heels

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather liningThis is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather liningThe fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

Heel

Leather 1/4 Rubber Tip

Soles and Heels

Goodyear welted leather soleThis is what Northampton manufactures are traditionally known for. The sole is stitched to a welt which means the shoe gives great comfort & excellent shape retention.Welted Rubber solesThis is similar to the “Goodyear welted Leather sole” construction except the sole material is Rubber giving harder wear & better water resistant properties.Leather Sole Rubber Fore Part This gives all the benefits of a leather sole but the added flexibility & durability of a rubber fore part.Cemented Leather SoleA construction using specialised adhesives in place of stitched welts to bond the upper to the sole. This gives lightness in weight & appearance that the welted construction cannot.Moccasin ConstructionThis provides a very light flexible & comfortable shoe. A bag of Leather is formed by Hand stitching an apron & the sole is then stitched or glued to the upper.

Last

Z160 Last / elongated

Last

The LAST is the foot shape that the shoe uppers are pulled over & secured on during manufacturing to obtain the shape.
The lasts are given numbers or names to denote their individual characteristics such as toe shape & depth etc. Traditional Lasts are made from wood but now more commonly plastic ones are used these days.

Origin

Portugal

Origin

What does origin mean?

The products on this website are made in various countries. The origin will tell you where the shoes were made.

Why is it important?

Where a shoe is made will tell you a lot about the quality and price you should expect to pay

UK

The best craftsmanship and quality welted shoes you can buy, for example Herring Premier, Church's, Cheaney come from the UK

Italy

The best place to get handmade moccasins made for Herring shoes

Portugal

Superb craftsmanship and quality at a very keen price, for example Herring Casual

EC

Superb craftsmanship and quality from anywhere in the European Community, for example some Loake shoes

Imported

Superb value range shoes usually made in India, for example some Loake shoes (L1) and some Herring Casual

Category

Herring Classic

Herring Orwell is a stunning double monk boot inspired by James Bond's Spectre style. The elegant lines of a Chelsea boot are combined with the buckle detail of the monk shoe, creating a unique, versatile, current style.

These shoes are hand-patinated individually in the Carlos Santos factory so there can be a noticeable variation of colour from the shoes you receive to the picture on the website. We always strive to get consistency but in a hand-finished product this is not always possible and is a sign of quality.

Please note that we would only advise using a gentle wax-based cream or polish to protect carefully hand-finished shoes such as these. Harsh products such as renovating creams, high solvent based products and rain protectors may strip the carefully applied finish. If this happens we will not be able to refund the shoes but we may be able to get them re-finished at the factory for you at your cost.

The Z160 last is a very elegant shape with a chiselled toe box giving a bespoke appearance.

This is a standard fitting shoe so you can confidently order your normal UK size. Bear in mind that the toe is elongated so it may seem very roomy at the front but this does not make it too big. It should fit across your foot and your heel should not slip if it is the correct size.