Hogarth Brogue Shoes

Office and business wear. The Hogarth in Black sits naturally alongside a dark business suit or tailored trousers. The Reef colourway works well with mid-grey or navy suiting where a little contrast is welcome.

Weekends and casual. Paired with dark denim or moleskin trousers, either colourway carries the full brogue detailing into relaxed weekend dress without effort.

Formal events. Appropriate for lounge-suit weddings, smart dinners, and occasions where a tweed or country jacket is the order of the day.

Not formal enough for. Black tie, morning dress, or any occasion where a plain Oxford cap-toe is the expected choice. Full brogue detailing is considered too casual for very formal ceremony dress.

Order your everyday UK size. The Hogarth runs true to size. Order the same UK size you wear in most other shoes.

Snug at first is correct. The full leather lining will ease with wear. A firm fit from the outset is preferable to excess room that will not correct itself.

Wide forefoot or high instep? If you carry additional width or volume in the foot, consider the full size above for extra room.

All sizes are full UK sizes; we do not stock half sizes. If you normally wear a half size in other brands, for example a UK 9.5, choose the full size above (UK 10).

Need to compare measurements? See the full sizing chart for UK / EU / US / cm conversions.

Free 30-day UK returns. If the fit isn't right, contact us and we'll send a prepaid label.

Upper: Polished calf leather with traditional long-wing brogue detailing; available in Reef and Black
Lining: Full leather lining with suede heel counter
Insole: Dense compression insole
Sole: Studded rubber sole and heel
Branding: Discreet John White branding on the heel sock and sole waist
Construction: Designed by JWS to its own specification, built for comfort and longevity
Fit: True to size, order your everyday UK size

After each wear. Brush with a horsehair brush to remove surface dust and dirt from the leather grain and brogue perforations.

Every 3–4 wears. Wipe down with a slightly damp cloth and allow to dry naturally at room temperature, never use direct heat. Apply a thin layer of leather conditioner, then polish with a colour-matched wax polish (JW Premium Wax Polish is recommended) using small circular motions. Allow to haze for 10 minutes, then buff with a horsehair brush and soft cloth for shine.

Storage and rotation. Insert cedar shoe trees immediately after wearing to absorb moisture, hold shape, and prevent creasing. Rotate your shoes and allow at least 24 hours between wears.