Cheaney King Derby Boot in Charcoal Grey Calf Leather

If you’re wondering which products and colours we recommend to look after your shoes. We've put together this guide; you will find a comprehensive list of our current leathers with the recommended products. Feel free to use some creative licence within reason.

Polishing, if done regularly, shouldn’t take up too much of your time and won’t be at all arduous, as long as you do the basics right. Discover our top tips and step by step video of how to keep your shoes looking their best and what the best care products are to use.

Have you ever wondered what the letter(s) B, C, D, R, GV means in the name of the style of footwear; well it references the sole used. Gain insight into the different types of soles we use on our footwear, from a traditional leather to heavy duty rubber sole, there is a sole for every occasion.

What's an Oxford and how does it differ to a Derby? How is a Brogue different to a semi brogue? Discover the range of different styles of footwear we design and manufacture in our Northamptonshire based, UK factory and learn more about their origins and history. 

The last is the 3-dimensional form on which our shoes are constructed. The shoe proportion, shape, fit, width and character start with the last. If you can identify the last that suits your foot, all the shoes or boots built on that last will fit well. 

We only source high-grade leather from the best tanneries in the UK and abroad to produce our footwear. Our collection includes various leathers and we are constantly discerning new treatments and characteristics to expand our unique collection.

The common myth is that suede shoes are notoriously difficult to keep looking their best. However, don’t be put off as this really isn’t the case; whether it’s a new pair or you need to rejuvenate an exsiting pair, we’ve created a definitive guide on how to care for and protect suede shoes.

Regardless of the style or cut of your suit, choosing the right colour shoes for your outfit is crucial to achieving a sophisticated and well put-together end result for your big day.

When it comes to shoemaking, there is more to it than meets the eye. At first glance, you might see the sole, the leather, the insole and the laces; but there are many more shoe components that are equally as critical but less commonly known.