Oswin Hyde

Oswin Hyde, men's leather footwear sold online

Oswin Hyde is an online store for men's footwear and accessories that sells shoes, boots, loafers, trainers and sandals, along with a line of accessories, fragrances and umbrellas. The company states that all its products are made with genuine leather and that full-grain leather moulds to the foot with wear, gains character over time and outlasts synthetic alternatives.

Footwear catalogue

The footwear catalogue is organised by styles and types. Shoes include Oxford, Derby, Monk and brogues, as well as casual shoes and trainers. The boot range covers Chelsea, suede and lace-up boots. Loafers are divided into leather, suede and smoking slippers. There are also sandals, described as slides, buckle sandals and sliders.

The store groups part of its range by occasion: wedding, workwear and smart-casual. It also has a wide fit selection and a Spring 26 collection, along with a bestsellers section.

Accessories, fragrances and umbrellas

In addition to footwear, Oswin Hyde sells accessories such as socks, underwear, ties, bow ties, silk pocket squares, belts, braces, gloves and scarves, cufflinks and shoe laces. The leather goods line includes wallets, card holders, passport holders and leather key accessories.

The company sells three of its own fragrances, called Oswin Hyde No 1, No 2 and No 3, presented as 50 ml extrait de parfum. It also offers long and telescopic umbrellas, with a curved or straight handle. Some of these items are grouped in a gifts for him section.

Prices and featured models

The site shows prices in pounds sterling and a selection of discounted products. Featured models include Nyle Black (£59), Garson Brown (£69, previously £95), Jarred Tan (£89), Dean Tan (£85), Phoenix Brown (£59), Emmet Tan (£69, previously £89), Elise Sand (£79), Duke Black (£89), Ernest Tan (£89), Edison Brown (£79), Winston Tan (£85, previously £95) and Garson Black (£69, previously £95). Accessories include Black Retro Bowtie (£25), Gavin Tan Belt (£35) and Zirc Onyx (£24). Fragrances are listed at £25 and umbrellas Joseph Black (£49), Jonathan Navy (£59) and Jaxon Tartan (£45). At the time of analysis, the store indicated free shipping on orders of £75 or more and a promotional code EXTRA15 for an extra 15% off.

Materials and environmental commitments

The company states that all the leather it uses is certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG) and comes from tanneries independently audited for responsible water use, chemical management and waste handling. According to its presentation, shoe boxes and packaging are assembled without solvent-based glues, and orders ship in recycled cardboard, without plastic bags, sealed with paper tape and water-based adhesive.

Ratings and editorial content

The site shows an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 based on 6,871 verified reviews. The company also runs a blog or journal with articles on topics such as choosing between lace-up and slip-on shoes, patent leather footwear for black tie, wide fit, Goodyear welt and Blake stitch constructions, and comparing black and brown shoes for the office.