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Chaucer wholecuts

$313.00
(approx £249.53)
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Upper Calf Leather  
Lining Full Leather help

Lining

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather lining
This is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather lining
The fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

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Sole Goodyear Welted Leather sole help

Soles and Heels

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather lining
This is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather lining
The fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

close
Heel Leather 1/4 Rubber Tip help

Soles and Heels

Goodyear welted leather sole
This is what Northampton manufactures are traditionally known for. The sole is stitched to a welt which means the shoe gives great comfort & excellent shape retention.
Welted Rubber soles
This is similar to the “Goodyear welted Leather sole” construction except the sole material is Rubber giving harder wear & better water resistant properties.
Leather Sole Rubber Fore Part
This gives all the benefits of a leather sole but the added flexibility & durability of a rubber fore part.
Cemented Leather Sole
A construction using specialised adhesives in place of stitched welts to bond the upper to the sole. This gives lightness in weight & appearance that the welted construction cannot.
Moccasin Construction
This provides a very light flexible & comfortable shoe. A bag of Leather is formed by Hand stitching an apron & the sole is then stitched or glued to the upper.

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Last Z160 Last / elongated help

Last

The LAST is the foot shape that the shoe uppers are pulled over & secured on during manufacturing to obtain the shape. The lasts are given numbers or names to denote their individual characteristics such as toe shape & depth etc. Traditional Lasts are made from wood but now more commonly plastic ones are used these days.

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Origin Portugal help

Origin

What does origin mean?

The products on this website are made in various countries. The origin will tell you where the shoes were made.

Why is it important?

Where a shoe is made will tell you a lot about the quality and price you should expect to pay

UK

The best craftsmanship and quality welted shoes you can buy, for example Herring Premier, Church's, Cheaney come from the UK

Italy

The best place to get handmade moccasins made for Herring shoes

Portugal

Superb craftsmanship and quality at a very keen price, for example Herring Casual

EC

Superb craftsmanship and quality from anywhere in the European Community, for example some Loake shoes

Imported

Superb value range shoes usually made in India, for example some Loake shoes (L1) and some Herring Casual

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Category Herring Classic
Weight A pair of these shoes in size 8 weighs 947g

Herring Chaucer is a stunning wholecut shoe, made from fine leathers on a Goodyear welted leather sole. The wholecut is one of the hardest shoes to make. It requires one flawless piece of leather and a craftsman who can meticulously shape that one piece over the last, stitch it to the sole and finish it without a single mistake. Every gentleman should own at least one wholecut just to admire the handcraft that goes into it.

These shoes are hand-patinated individually in the Carlos Santos factory so there can be a small variation of colour from the shoes you receive to the picture on the website. We always strive to get consistency but in a hand-finished product this is not always possible and is a sign of quality.

Please note that we would only advise using a gentle wax-based cream or polish to protect carefully hand-finished shoes such as these. Harsh products such as renovating creams, high solvent based products and rain protectors may strip the carefully applied finish. If this happens we will not be able to refund the shoes although we may be able to get them re-finished at the factory for you at your cost.

The Z160 last is a very elegant shape with a chiselled toe box giving a bespoke appearance.

This is a standard fitting shoe so you can confidently order your normal UK size. Bear in mind that the toe is elongated so it may seem very roomy at the front but this does not make it too big. It should fit across your foot and your heel should not slip if it is the correct size.
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Delivery

Standard delivery to the United States is £27.50. Lower rates may apply for orders of small items - check your basket for details.

The above price is a guide. Exact shipping costs will be displayed at checkout. Non-standard delivery options may vary in cost.

Delivery times vary from country to country but are usually 2 days for Europe and the US, and between 2 to 6 days elsewhere. You will be given a delivery estimate at time of checkout.

Herring brand shoes are always in stock but other brands may not be. If your order is urgent please call us and check availability before ordering.

Please visit our FAQ page for more details

If we need to order in a product for you, there may be an extra delay to allow for ordering from the manufacturer.

Returns

Please visit our returns page for more details.

Size chart

Shoes that are made to fit the same size foot will vary in physical size due to differences in last (shoe) shapes. For this reason we cannot measure shoes to fit your feet.

This is a size guide based on our experiences working with customers from all over the world. Although we are confident of it's accuracy, there can be anomalies and for this reason we cannot guarantee the conversion will always be correct.

Find your usual shoe size in these columnsSize to buy
US DRESS SHOESUS SNEAKERSUK TRAINERSEUKOUK WELTED SHOES
676 39240 5
6.57.56.5  245 5.5
787 40250 6
7.58.57.5  255 6.5
898 41260 7
8.59.58.5  265 7.5
9109 42270 8
9.510.59.5  275 8.5
101110 43280 9
10.511.510.5  285 9.5
111211 44290 10
11.512.511.5  295 10.5
121312 45300 11
12.513.512.5  305 11.5
131413 46310 12
13.514.513.5  315 12.5
141514 47320 13

Please note that F is the normal width fitting. if you do not usually buy wider fitting shoes and you don’t struggle buying off the shelf shoes that fit you, please order F fitting. If you do have wider feet and find you often need to size up to get the width right, then G would be more suitable as they are 3-5mm wider without the added length.


Customer product reviews:

StarStarStarStarStar
"These shoes are amazing. I bought a set of size 11 (my normal size - these shoes run true to my normal size). Quick delivery and excellent build quality. Worth every penny. "
StarStarStarStarStar
"Perfect, beautiful, premium"
StarStarStarStarStar
"i love them. "
StarStarStarStarStar
"Gorgeous wholecut, impeccable quality and workmanship. The service from Herring is outstanding. So glad I discovered Herring. "
StarStarStarStarStar
"I love this shoes"

Chaucer wholecuts

$313.00
(approx £249.53)
Colour: Black Calf

 
 
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 Fit: F - Medium
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Product info

Upper Calf Leather  
Lining Full Leather help

Lining

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather lining
This is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather lining
The fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

close
Sole Goodyear Welted Leather sole help

Soles and Heels

The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear.

Full Leather lining
This is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear.

1/2 Leather lining
The fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.

close
Heel Leather 1/4 Rubber Tip help

Soles and Heels

Goodyear welted leather sole
This is what Northampton manufactures are traditionally known for. The sole is stitched to a welt which means the shoe gives great comfort & excellent shape retention.
Welted Rubber soles
This is similar to the “Goodyear welted Leather sole” construction except the sole material is Rubber giving harder wear & better water resistant properties.
Leather Sole Rubber Fore Part
This gives all the benefits of a leather sole but the added flexibility & durability of a rubber fore part.
Cemented Leather Sole
A construction using specialised adhesives in place of stitched welts to bond the upper to the sole. This gives lightness in weight & appearance that the welted construction cannot.
Moccasin Construction
This provides a very light flexible & comfortable shoe. A bag of Leather is formed by Hand stitching an apron & the sole is then stitched or glued to the upper.

close
Last Z160 Last / elongated help

Last

The LAST is the foot shape that the shoe uppers are pulled over & secured on during manufacturing to obtain the shape. The lasts are given numbers or names to denote their individual characteristics such as toe shape & depth etc. Traditional Lasts are made from wood but now more commonly plastic ones are used these days.

close
Origin Portugal help

Origin

What does origin mean?

The products on this website are made in various countries. The origin will tell you where the shoes were made.

Why is it important?

Where a shoe is made will tell you a lot about the quality and price you should expect to pay

UK

The best craftsmanship and quality welted shoes you can buy, for example Herring Premier, Church's, Cheaney come from the UK

Italy

The best place to get handmade moccasins made for Herring shoes

Portugal

Superb craftsmanship and quality at a very keen price, for example Herring Casual

EC

Superb craftsmanship and quality from anywhere in the European Community, for example some Loake shoes

Imported

Superb value range shoes usually made in India, for example some Loake shoes (L1) and some Herring Casual

close
Category Herring Classic
Weight A pair of these shoes in size 8 weighs 947g

Herring Chaucer is a stunning wholecut shoe, made from fine leathers on a Goodyear welted leather sole. The wholecut is one of the hardest shoes to make. It requires one flawless piece of leather and a craftsman who can meticulously shape that one piece over the last, stitch it to the sole and finish it without a single mistake. Every gentleman should own at least one wholecut just to admire the handcraft that goes into it.

These shoes are hand-patinated individually in the Carlos Santos factory so there can be a small variation of colour from the shoes you receive to the picture on the website. We always strive to get consistency but in a hand-finished product this is not always possible and is a sign of quality.

Please note that we would only advise using a gentle wax-based cream or polish to protect carefully hand-finished shoes such as these. Harsh products such as renovating creams, high solvent based products and rain protectors may strip the carefully applied finish. If this happens we will not be able to refund the shoes although we may be able to get them re-finished at the factory for you at your cost.

The Z160 last is a very elegant shape with a chiselled toe box giving a bespoke appearance.

This is a standard fitting shoe so you can confidently order your normal UK size. Bear in mind that the toe is elongated so it may seem very roomy at the front but this does not make it too big. It should fit across your foot and your heel should not slip if it is the correct size.
Delivery info | Returns info | Sizing info

Customer product reviews:

StarStarStarStarStar
"These shoes are amazing. I bought a set of size 11 (my normal size - these shoes run true to my normal size). Quick delivery and excellent build quality. Worth every penny. "
StarStarStarStarStar
"Perfect, beautiful, premium"
StarStarStarStarStar
"i love them. "
StarStarStarStarStar
"Gorgeous wholecut, impeccable quality and workmanship. The service from Herring is outstanding. So glad I discovered Herring. "
StarStarStarStarStar
"I love this shoes"
5 13
5
These shoes are amazing. I bought a set of size 11 (my normal size - these shoes run true to my normal size). Quick delivery and excellent build quality. Worth every penny.
5
Perfect, beautiful, premium
5
i love them.
5
Gorgeous wholecut, impeccable quality and workmanship. The service from Herring is outstanding. So glad I discovered Herring.
5
I love this shoes
5
I really love thomas bird shoes but herring shoes are just as good if not better
5
5
very well constructed. love it
5
5
5
5
5
I've had these Chaucer whole cuts for 4 years now and they still get comments when I wear them. I do look after my shoes and these have repaid in spades. Highly recommend the Herring Chaucers (in any colour) because the shape and lines are so clean. True fit at size 10 UK.

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