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Desert Boots: A brief History

Desert Boots: A brief History

Popularised by another English footwear company in the 1950’s (who shall remain nameless), the desert boot actually did come from the desert. Originally found only in the bazaars of Cairo...

Desert Boots: A brief History

Popularised by another English footwear company in the 1950’s (who shall remain nameless), the desert boot actually did come from the desert. Originally found only in the bazaars of Cairo...

If the Shoe Fits: A practical guide to sizing online

If the Shoe Fits: A practical guide to sizing o...

If you are purchasing a Martel+Ram classic black leather Derby and you’re wondering about your correct size and the fit – there is a simple, at-home size guide solution you...

If the Shoe Fits: A practical guide to sizing o...

If you are purchasing a Martel+Ram classic black leather Derby and you’re wondering about your correct size and the fit – there is a simple, at-home size guide solution you...

No Brown in Town

No Brown in Town

  The English have a funny old saying when it comes to shoes: No Brown in Town. Basically, it means that the only acceptable colour for work or dress shoes...

No Brown in Town

  The English have a funny old saying when it comes to shoes: No Brown in Town. Basically, it means that the only acceptable colour for work or dress shoes...

How To Tie A Perfect Bow

How To Tie A Perfect Bow

The secret to getting a nice horizontal bow - on your shoe or neck - as opposed to a wonky or clown-like vertical bow, is quite simple - treat it...

How To Tie A Perfect Bow

The secret to getting a nice horizontal bow - on your shoe or neck - as opposed to a wonky or clown-like vertical bow, is quite simple - treat it...

Age, wear & tear

Age, wear & tear

Our feet generally stop growing by the age of 20, although as you get older (and a little bit greyer) you probably find that you have gone up a size...

Age, wear & tear

Our feet generally stop growing by the age of 20, although as you get older (and a little bit greyer) you probably find that you have gone up a size...

Let’s talk about sweat

Let’s talk about sweat

Compared to the rest of your body, the soles of your feet have the most sweat glands per square centimeter. 125,000 sweat glands per sole. They can generate about a half a pint...

Let’s talk about sweat

Compared to the rest of your body, the soles of your feet have the most sweat glands per square centimeter. 125,000 sweat glands per sole. They can generate about a half a pint...