Herring

Richard Herring founded Herring Shoes in 1966 as a family business in Devon. The company developed relationships with Northamptonshire shoe manufacturers, including Barker, Church's, Cheaney, and Loake. Adrian Herring, Richard's son, worked in the Barker factory to gain knowledge of traditional English shoe construction. In 2018, Herring Shoes was acquired by Pavers, a United Kingdom footwear retailer.

Herring Shoes works with Northamptonshire factories, such as Barker, Cheaney, Loake, Tricker's, and Alfred Sargent, to produce its footwear. Forty percent of Herring styles are made in England.

Herring Shoes uses the Goodyear welted construction method for many of its models. Some shoes also use Blake stitched soles, cemented soles, or moccasin construction. The company uses calf leather for uppers and lines most shoes with leather.

Herring Shoes produces brogues, Oxfords, loafers, monk shoes, Chelsea boots, and deck shoes. One example is the Corsham brogue boot, which features a rubber sole and decorative brogue detailing.

Herring Shoes provides a sizing guide for customers. The company offers multiple width fittings. Each shoe is made on a specific last, which can affect fit.

Herring Shoes publishes maintenance advice for its products. Guidance includes cleaning shoes with a soft brush, conditioning the leather, applying polish, and using shoe trees. Waterproofing agents can be used as needed.

Some shoes from Herring Shoes use water-resistant features, such as rubber soles. Not all shoes are waterproof. Routine application of waterproofing treatments is recommended to improve water resistance.

Herring Shoes sells products through an online store that ships to over 115 countries. The company also has a shop at 58 Fore Street in Kingsbridge, Devon.