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11/11/2022
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Every cloud – the luxury of a shearling lining

It’s that time of year when my wardrobe undergoes a shift in tone. Packed away are the linens, shorts and polo shirts, futile attempts to stay cool in an obnoxiously hot summer.  In their place, lovely big coats and cosy jumpers sit alongside a scarf collection that, as far as I can tell, multiplies on its own. Our society’s worrying addiction to smartphones has rendered most of my gloves redundant, but I get them out anyway just in case I need to challenge someone to a duel. Best of all,... Read More

16/09/2022
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AUTUMN/WINTER 2022

Durable and sustainable footwear to tackle the season. At Cheaney, we believe that classic styles gain their reputation not by refusing to change, but through their ability to adapt to a world of constant variation – it is this innovation that has kept us at the forefront of English shoemaking for 135 years and is reflected in our Autumn/Winter 2022 collection. Vintage inspirations meet modern practicalities, particularly in the additions to our popular Men’s & Women’s Kudu collection: military-inspired shapes are reimagined in the softest kudu leather, showcasing the ultimate... Read More

24/08/2022

The best shoes to wear with chinos

Chinos have been knocking around since the late 1800s and, like many other items of clothing, have military roots. Specifically, American armed forces stationed in the Philippines during the Spanish-American war had their uniforms made from Chinese twill cotton, and the term ‘chino’ derives from the Spanish word for ‘China’.  Now you know the answer to a question that you probably didn’t ask. Chinos & Dress codes Chinos are traditionally a flat-fronted cotton trouser with a straight leg. Modern sensibilities tend to favour a slim fit, but wider fits are... Read More

29/07/2022
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Wholecuts: Beauty In Simplicity

‘The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity’ Douglas Horton Walking into a shoe shop, or perusing online, can be fairly daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Our Covent Garden store has over 140 models on display – a myriad of monkstraps, boots, brogues, loafers and lace-ups.  And yet, nestled amongst the polished toecaps and grain leathers, one particular shoe always stands out. Does it glow in the dark? Is it adorned with lights? No – but maybe I’ll have a chat with our design department.... Read More

26/05/2022

Origins of a Spectator Shoe

A walk through time Spectators, otherwise known as ‘correspondents’, ‘two-tones’ or ‘really nice shoes’, are an eye-catching and vibrant style favoured by vintage lovers and contemporary fashionistas alike. Typically made using two or more contrasting colours, they rarely go unnoticed, and the history of these shoes is about as colourful as their uppers. As is the case with a lot of cultural developments that are over 100 years old, the exact origins of the spectator shoe are hard to pin down. The most popular theory attributes the initial design to... Read More

19/05/2022

Classic Kicks – A Guide To Derby Shoes

Derby shoes can be seen everywhere and are an inclusion in the vast majority of people’s shoe collections, spanning across all formalities. Understanding the benefits of this particular style is of utmost importance for anyone looking to build a solid foundation of footwear. At Cheaney, we believe in expanding your arsenal of sartorial savvy. So with that said, let us fill you in on all things to do with these classic kicks with this: a guide to Derby shoes.  The Derby – A short, civic history The history of the... Read More

13/05/2022

How to lace shoes

Learning to tie our shoes as children was a rite of passage: you threw away childish things and graduated to a world of opportunity as a ‘grown up’. That was the first day of the rest of your life. Then, in a cruel twist of fate, another lace-related challenge awaits you further down the line. If you receive a new pair from Cheaney or collect a well-loved pair that has been repaired in our factory, the shoes aren’t laced up. To provide them as such would genuinely involve employing a... Read More