the Style Guide

We love a classic white sneaker here at Aquila. Adaptable for every season and occasion, white sneakers are the failsafe shoe that perfectly punctuates anything we wear. While your budget, style and most likely your significant ot…

There is a misconception amongst men that socks are just that; socks. They are functional accessories to keeping your feet warm, right?   To quell these common mistakes, take a read of the sock no-no's and how to correctly pair…

We are big fans of a good monk strap shoe. They’re an easy alternative to traditional dress shoe options such as Oxfords and Derbies, and work well with both suits and chinos. While they have been around for quite a while, t…

When you dive into the world of men’s footwear, you start to hear a lot of technical jargon. ‘Sacchetto construction’, ‘cement construction’, vamps, welts, uppers and tongues. It all gets a bit compli…

Shoes with shorts has always been a notoriously tricky combination. All that bare leg, ghostly pale after four months of cold weather…and then you’ve got the shorts themselves. How short do they really need to be? Wha…

Your flights are booked, your itinerary is stacked, and it's now time to start thinking about what to wear on your summer holiday. Regardless of your suitcase weight limit, we have an easy guide to decide what shoes will be the most…