Herring Shoes - Experiences?

[Essem]

Hello. I’m interested in a pair of tassel loafers. Does anyone know anything about Herring Barcelona II? Any info about the fit of the last (I have slightly wide feet) or quality would be great.
https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/herring/barcelona-ii_tasselled-loafers/pecan-calf

 

[Essem]

Cheers all.

 

[Carl1955]

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Carl.

 

[wurger]

Looks like Herring is clearing out its Royal Collection. Their own private label made by Alfred Sargent, 100 pounds off the original price of 395 pounds.

Their RRP was way too high since we can get higher spec. AS Exclusive shoes with oak bark channeled soles and free trees from retailers online for pretty much the same price.

For those of us who wanted the Alfred Sargent Keats as a GMTO, Herrings Henry II is about as close as we can get now days.

Offer ends 20th May.

https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/search.php?task=newSearch&sale_search=0&fics=1&Tags[]=175&haid=148&fp_box_id=1

 

[wurger]

Got confirmation from Herring Shoes that the Royal collection from Alfred Sargent won't be restocked, will eventually be discontinued at some point, so last chance boys!

 

[shoesforever]

@wurger Yeah, we seem to see the same pattern everywhere. AS stopped their mto production for Afinepairofshoes and now Herring too. I'm kind of disappointed. They also don't care much about their own exclusive range either, since they only have the same models with no further development. Everything seem to be going downhill ever since Chay Cooper quit and went over to C&J. Makes me really sad, since I tend to root for the underdog and don't like big mainstream brands like C&J. I wonder if they even know about the fans they have here on styleforum concerning their bang for the buck vs quality.

Most of the retailers seem to have taken up Carlos Santos as a substitute, but the feel is just not the same. Different brands suit different tastes.

 

[wurger]

Herring is now using Cheaney for its high end products, like the Wildsmith brand, I was really hoping that they used AS at the time.

I think it also may be do with the cost of doing private labels, AS may not want to move on their wholesale price, but this is just speculation.

 

[wurger]

I have done a comparison of views for 2 x 2 pairs of Herring Shoes by Alfred Sargent. Each two pairs share the exact same pattern design; I think they clearly demonstrate that differences in the toe shape, sole finishing, waist shapes and heel heights greatly affect the overall aesthetics on a pair of shoes.

The shoes on the left have smart round toes, open channel soles, square waists and 1” heels.

The shoes on the right have chiseled toes, closed channel soles, beveled waists and 1 1/8” heels.

 

[SuitedDx]

The 1966 last is so much more refined than the 109. Sad no more in the near future...

 

[wurger]

I actually prefer the round 109, this clearly shows we all have different preferences.

 

[AWu]

In reality I feel 1966 last is not that chiselled as pictured. I'd admit both are very good lasts!!

To me I prefer the upper style on 1966 last while the lower on 109 last on the contrary.

Yes, we all have different preferences and that makes up ones taste and style

I have done a comparison of views for 2 x 2 pairs of Herring Shoes by Alfred Sargent. Each two pairs share the exact same pattern design; I think they clearly demonstrate that differences in the toe shape, sole finishing, waist shapes and heel heights greatly affect the overall aesthetics on a pair of shoes.

The shoes on the left have smart round toes, open channel soles, square waists and 1” heels.

The shoes on the right have chiseled toes, closed channel soles, beveled waists and 1 1/8” heels.

 

[ShooIn]

Henry II have arrived. My first pair on the 109 last. Initial feeling are that there will be more to come on this last.

 

[wurger]

Herring Harold in Chestnut Calf and Pin Grain By Alfred Sargent

 

[shoesforever]

@wurger Do you happen to have instagram?

 

[wurger]

@wurger Do you happen to have instagram?

I do have an account, but I don’t post on it.