In the days when all shoes would be purchased from a shop and tried before purchasing getting the correct Loake sizes wasn’t an issue. However with the rapid expansion of…
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We are pleased to announce that we are now stocking the HiTop boot in our Hurstpierpoint store. Otherwise known as the Playboy boot as favoured by Steve McQueen and Daniel…
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Leathers used for the uppers of good quality shoes are graded according to a number of factors and the variety and cost implications are enormous. However as far as Loake…
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There is often some confusion over what exactly is meant by a shoe last. Put simply the last is the mould or pattern around which a shoe is made and…
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Having been a Loake specialist since 1990 we at Bradshaw & Lloyd have plenty of experience in fitting Loake shoes. At present there are some thirty seven different lasts on…
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It will come as no surprise to anyone that there has been a seismic increase in the online men’s shoe industry over recent years. And the world renowned shoe industry…
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The Loake factory in Kettering offer a comprehensive repair service for all their shoes and boots, whether made in their Wood Street factory or overseas. They provide a free courier…
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For a great summer shoe there is much to be said for the moccasin driving shoes: lightweight, stylish and designed to be worn sockless. And in time for the summer…
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Loakes have been making quality men’s shoes in Northamptonshire since 1880 and continue to do so under the present leadership of Andrew Loake. However it is a lesser known fact…
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