Hudson Shoes

Boots first, then the rest

Chelsea and chukka boots lead the men's line, with Derby, desert, apron, brogue and cap-toe styles alongside. Leathers include suede, tumbled leather and waxy leather. The 365 line focuses on chukkas, and two collections centre on leather processes: one drum-dyed, one vegetable-tanned. Warmer-weather picks include suede espadrilles, loafers in suede or leather and woven leather sandals, with slippers for home.

Women's styles include boots cut at the ankle or higher up the leg, loafers, trainers, leather sandals and shoes in waxy leather.

Who's behind it

The site belongs to Hudson Shoe Agencies Limited, set up in London in 1993. One stockist, The Mercantile London, traces the label back to 1990. The same company also supplies other retailers, so Hudson pairs can turn up in other shops as well as on its own site.

Delivery and returns at a glance

• UK: sent by DPD and signed for; £4.99 below £80, free above it
• Next-day cut-off: 14:00 GMT on weekdays, when orders normally leave the same day
• Abroad: Global-e acts as the seller for international orders, covering 170-plus destinations and quoting shipping in local money at checkout
• Returns: 30 days from the day a parcel arrives; shoes must be unworn and in their box, and [email protected] needs an email first

Full-price returns travel free on a prepaid label. Use that label for a reduced-price pair and a £5 charge is taken from the refund, or pick another courier. There are no exchanges, so a new size is a fresh order. Returns can spend up to 5 working days in transit, then processing takes as long again.