"Great quality good-looking shoes"
Henley is a classic European-styled tassel loafer. Very versatile, it can look good formally with a suit or dressed down for a more relaxed look. This beautiful rich chestnut will add warmth and colour, complementing blues and neutral outfits perfectly.
- Slip-on loafer with decorative tassel
- Updated, modern design with rounded toe
- Full grain calf leather for softness and longevity
- Hand-dyed chestnut patina, polished and burnished
- Hard-wearing Blake-stitched leather/rubber sole for added grip
- Full calf leather lining for comfort and to absorb moisture
- Made in Italy by artisan shoemakers
Why choose the chestnut Henley?
Henley is a classic, stylish tassle loafer exuding charm and a sense of fun. Easy to slip on, it is an effortless shoe to wear, and with its rounded toe and clean, uncomplicated lines, it is a versatile choice, as suited to a work environment as it is to the beach.
Chestnut is an easy and versatile choice and worn with a suit, can look smart and businesslike, while still feeling uncomplicated and relaxed.
Looks good with...
With its preppy charm, our Henley tassle loafer can bring a sense of fun to any outfit. Wear them with funky socks to really set them apart from a traditional Oxford lace-up, or try them sockless with shorts or chinos for a summer feel.
In rich chestnut, these shoes look great with a smart dark suit, or to add warmth to light slacks and shorts.
Stitched leather sole and stacked leather heel
The sole is stitched onto the upper using a traditional and refined Italian method called Blake stitching. This allows the sole to be easily replaced when it eventually wears but we've used a rubber insert as well, to aid longevity and grip.
There is a 25mm genuine-leather stacked heel, with 6 brass pins and a rubber piece, again for longer wear and better grip. There is also a ‘gentleman’s corner’, a small bevel that reduces snagging of the heel on your trousers.
Materials and craftsmanship
We work with the finest Italian artisan shoemakers who showcase their expertise in cutting, shaping, stitching and dying leathers, skilled crafts that have been handed down through the generations.
With attention to detail being paramount, leathers are carefully selected by weight and pliability and cut to form the pattern to fit the last. Then several stages of dying, polishing and burnishing create the depth and richness of the unique chestnut colour.
Italian made
Italy is renowned for the quality and style innovation of its beautiful leathers and components used in the shoemaking process.
It has a strong and well-deserved reputation as the home of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail and we want nothing less for our Thomas Bird collection.
