My favourite bad-weather footwear

November 24th 2025

As we’ve had storms and generally bad weather in recent weeks, I’ve had requests from readers for a list of my favourite shoes for the rain and cold. Now, the principles of what makes a good shoe for the rain in particular were laid out...

My favourite bad-weather footwear

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Very nice article. As I live in pretty rainy cities and this is challenging for the shoes. After years of having only shoes with a leather sole, I changed the soles of 2 of my bespoke pairs to rubber and this improved th...

ShoesNovember 24th 2025

How does Paris compare to Pitti? Pendleton, Frizm...

March 15th 2024

Boots on display at Viberg, at Man/Woman; above, Welcome Edition This past January, after Pitti, I went to see the equivalent shows in Paris for the first time. I’d never been before and was interested to see how it compared to Pitti in terms ...

How does Paris compare to Pitti? Pendleton, Frizm...

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No, sorry Avi...

Bags - Casual clothingMarch 15th 2024

The Casual Style Guide – come to the launch...

March 1st 2024

In two weeks time, on March 14th, we will be holding a launch party in London for our new book, The Casual Style Guide , written by myself and photographer Jamie Ferguson. The party, at Clutch Cafe, will run from 6-8pm and the books will be availab...

The Casual Style Guide – come to the launch...

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Hi Simon, How many pages are in the Casual Style guide, and the Style Guide? Thanks, David....

StyleMarch 1st 2024

If you only had five (casual) shoes

June 28th 2023

This is intended to be a partner to the ‘ If you only had five shoes ’ article in our Wardrobe Building guide, which was all smart footwear. Today’s piece is shoes that aren’t smart enough for a traditional office or ̵...

If you only had five (casual) shoes

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Nice. 1) No, if that's what you want them I would go with R1 2) My advice is always to go safe as you want versatility, and the only thing that holds me back is that you already have lined ones. I wouldn't go grey, but p...

ShoesJune 28th 2023

What to wear with the kids at the weekend

April 10th 2023

I get asked surprisingly often what I wear with my children at the weekend - when there’s a chance I’ll be running round a park, on my knees in a playground tunnel, or simply within range of a ketchup spill. There seems to be a presumpt...

What to wear with the kids at the weekend

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Hi Robin, I don't know I'm afraid - I looked on the garment today and there is no label or anything with a code that would tell me...

Casual clothingApril 10th 2023

Reader profile: Andy

March 25th 2022

This is Andy. A long-time reader and customer, Andy had led, shall we say, an interesting life. Currently a hydrographic surveyor, he has also been a pilot, a mountaineer, and dabbles as a model (fashion and life). He is passionate about clothing, ...

Reader profile: Andy

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Thanks Willie my man. Appreciate your comments mate, I'll have to give you a big hug as you are sitting only about 10 feet away from me in the offline room just now. Top hat and goggles - Its the way to go and of course,...

Coats - HatsMarch 25th 2022

Viberg Service Boots: My choice of work boot

May 10th 2021

During the past Winter, I was vaguely looking to replace my longstanding work boots from Wolverine (above) . They’d done great service: on long country walks, camping in different parts of the country, and just going to the local park in rain...

Viberg Service Boots: My choice of work boot

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Yes, absolutely. They look better the more they are worn and brushed or wiped down later...

ShoesMay 10th 2021