Cheaney Shoes

‘‘Smart/casual’ is the single worst dress code in the world. We’ve all felt panic before: reaching into your pocket to get your phone out and finding it empty; seeing a spider crawl under your bed as you’re about to go to sleep. But nothing can compare to being told you have to wear ‘smart casual’.  No one knows what it means. No one. It’s excruciatingly vague and is enough to make you want to stay at home and watch Netflix in your dressing gown instead of going to the party.... Read More

At Cheaney, we know all there is to know about footwear. We’ve been creating our handcrafted leather shoes in our Northampton factory for generations, taking the most classic of shoe designs and refining them during our shoemaking process, resulting in the finest quality footwear for the modern gentleman. From dress shoes to casual boots, we’ve created a guide to how to identify and wear the classic types of shoes for men, featuring all the timeless shoes every man should own. Oxfords Cheaney Buckingham Oxford in Black Calf Leather When it... Read More

Back in Victorian-era Britain, boots were the go-to item of footwear for formal wear, mostly because horses were still the preferred method of transportation and the last thing you wanted was dirty socks. Life was probably hard enough, right? Then in the early 1800s, in typical schoolboy style, students at Oxford university lopped the tops off their boots to aid movement and breathability – what they were left with was a closed-laced shoe. What to call it? The Oxford. Obviously. Cheaney Lime Classic Oxford in Black Calf Leather and Alfred... Read More

Sometimes known as a “gentleman’s notch” or “gentleman’s corner,” historically it’s a practice employed to prevent your heel from getting caught on or snagging your trousers’ cuffs/turn ups. Today, the notches may not be as needed, but still signify a well-made pair of shoes.

You’ve had your eye on a pair of Cheaneys, you finally make your purchase and, elated, you wear them proudly, but what happens when after a few weeks they aren’t quite looking as fresh as they did? The truth of the matter is, your shoes need to be looked after and if you’re a little unsure on where to start, we have the answer. Alex, our manager at Cheaney Lime Street, has kindly written a step by step guide that with cover the process in depth. Happy buffing! 1. Preparation... Read More