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Sep 26

The construction of Loakes shoes.

By richard Loake L1, Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loake womens, Loakes shoes

Once the leather specialists at Sanders, Trickers, Sebago and Loakes have selected the best leathers for their proposed footwear the production process can commence. Each pair of shoes or boots…

Sep 19

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How to care for your Sanders, Trickers and Loakes shoes.

By richard Loake L1, Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loake womens, Loakes shoes

Although shoe leather is no longer living and breathing it is nonetheless a natural material composed of natural compounds which will greatly benefit from good shoe care. Up to 10%…

Sep 05

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How Sanders, Trickers and Loake shoes are tanned.

By richard Loake L1, Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loake womens, Loakes shoes

Regardless of the quality and cut of the leather it is never going to make it into a pair premium Sanders, Trickers or Loake shoes unless it is processed properly. …

Aug 29

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Loake shoes – Identifying good quality leather shoes.

By richard Loake L1, Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loake womens, Loakes shoes

Many of us look at a pair of leather shoes in a shop and are happy if we can decipher whether the shoes are natural leather or made from some…

Aug 22

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Sebago Classic beef-roll loafer from Sebago shoes

By richard Sebago Classic loafer, Sebago Docksides, Sebago Horween, Sebago shoes

The Sebago shoe company is best known for its Dockside archetypal deck shoe which for over 70 years has remained the ultimate fashion and functional footwear for both the male…

Aug 07

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Sanders shoes

By richard Sanders shoes

Sanders shoes of Spencer Road, Rushden has in recent years become one of the most innovative shoe manufacturers in Northamptonshire, the very heart of the English shoe making industry. An…

Jul 04

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Repairing Loake shoes

By richard English shoes, Goodyear welted, Loake L1, Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loake womens, Loakes shoes

If you are buying a nice pair of shoes you will want to be able to re-sole them when the soles do eventually wear thin. Certainly all Sanders, Trickers and…

Jun 27

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Polishing Loakes shoes

By richard English shoes, Goodyear welted, Loake L1, Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loake womens, Loakes shoes, Mail order shoes, Online shoes, Shoe care

Sanders Trickers and Loakes shoes are certainly amongst the finest shoes available and are made with premium leathers. However it is paramount that these leathers are fed regularly to maintain…

Jun 20

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Loake shoes and caring for your feet.

By richard Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loake womens, Loakes shoes

Buying good quality leather shoes is important for the health of your feet and needless to say Sanders Trickers and Loake are amongst the finest shoes on the market. However…

Jun 13

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Loake shoes and men’s feet

By richard Loake L1, Loake Lifestyle, Loake shoes, Loakes shoes, Mail order shoes, Online shoes

Unlike almost all other articles of men’s clothing it is rarely necessary to change shoe size during the course of adulthood. If you are a size 9 F aged 18…

Joseph Priest

1 week ago

Excellent service is still going strong at Bradshaw & Lloyd. I had an issue with a pair of shoes purchased just 3 month ago. A manufacturing fault. They were returned with the postage label supplied and were replaced with no quibble. Communication from both Will and Richard was first class. They say you only know how good a company really is when there is an issue. Just like with insurance. I would highly recommend Bradshaw & Lloyd and I will certainly purchase from them again and recommend them to friends and family.

THOMAS LOPEZ

2 weeks ago

Great value, well made products with top notch customer service to match. My British made Loake shoes were an excellent choice: comfort, durability, excellent looks and a perfect fit. Many thanks for your efficient service,and positive experience.

Paul Joyce

3 weeks ago

Bradshaw and Lloyd are a truly wonderful company to buy from. They are very customer focused and have been incredibly helpful and efficient in assisting me with my purchases. I have made a number of purchases with them this year and could not be happier with both the prices and the quality of the footwear that I have received. Richard and his son Will are both very helpful and have exceptional knowledge of the high quality products that they sell.

Jamie Michael

1 month ago

Prospective buyers should be aware of highly misleading pricing practices when searching for this company online. When searching for the Loake Kensington loafers, this retailer’s organic Google search listing prominently displays a base price of £249.17 with free delivery. over £50 cheaper than direct from manufacture. This gives the immediate impression of being the final consumer cost, allowing them to rank on search engines with an artificially low price compared to honest competitors.

However, once you click through to the website, it becomes clear that this advertised £249.17 price is completely exclusive of VAT, with the actual retail price jumping to £299.00. Simple see the screenshots.

While the ASA does not regulate organic search results, the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs) absolutely applies to online businesses selling to UK consumers. Displaying an ex-VAT price to everyday retail shoppers without immediate, prominent qualification is a misleading omission.

It forces consumers to take a transactional action, clicking through and browsing, based on false pretenses. This systematic lack of transparency is incredibly deceptive and has been reported to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice for formal investigation.

Tim Black

2 months ago

I was initially nervous about placing an order with a site I hadn't come across before, but I'm so glad I did. Richard was incredibly helpful via email, and my order arrived very quickly after I placed it. I couldn't be happier with both the shoes and the all-round service. Thank you, Richard and team - five stars.

Rob Singleton

4 months ago

If there were a sixth star available I wouldn't hesitate to use it. Richard and Will were exemplary in their service when some supply issues arose - they kept me fully informed of the situation and were always prompt and courteous with their responses. I can't praise B&L highly enough and will certainly be ordering my next pair of shoes from them. Great work guys.

Jun

They offered international shipping for the exact pair I’d been looking for, so I was really happy to place an order.

Any concerns were answered quickly and clearly. Delivery was faster than expected, and the shoes arrived in great condition.

Wishing you all the best!

NJRD

5 months ago

Fantastic range of quality gents shoes and boots. As well as long established brands such as Barker and Loake, their own range of British made De Winter Boots are beautifully made with a lot of thought gone into the details to ensure that these will be a long lasting purchase. I have happily moved out of R.M. Williams into the De Winter Boot range. I would recommend a visit to the shop for fitting because it is a great shopping experience where you will get the shoe or boot that fits you properly

Nicholas Barrett

8 months ago

An excellent experience from start to finish. Will and Richard at Bradshaw & Lloyd are wonderfully courteous, knowledgeable, and clearly take great pride in what they do. Their customer service is second to none — attentive, friendly, and refreshingly genuine. It’s rare to find such care and expertise these days. A big thank you for all your help from over the pond, I’ll certainly be back for my next pair as always. Many thanks.

David McCourt

10 months ago

I ordered a pair of Loake shoes, as Bradshaw & Lloyd were selling them for the cheapest price online. The shoes arrived very quickly and were exactly what I was hoping for. I ordered two sizes of the shoes and returned one pair. Unfortunately, I experienced an issue with the courier when returning the shoes, but the team at B&L helped to find a resolution. The team provided great customer service and I would certainly order from them again.

Steve De Vries (peakchalets)

1 year ago

Saunders and saunders pinter chuka boots
Price matched another store which was cheaper but didn't have my size.
Almost immediate response from customer service
Super fast delivery
Excellent service and would not hesitate to recommend or use again
6 stars if available ✨️

Luke Robert Mason

Incredible retailer! I'll never go anywhere else for my Loake Shoes. Richard and his team went above and beyond. Their knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to customer service are second to none. It’s rare for a retailer to care this much. Whether you’re after classic brogues, stylish boots, or a timeless Oxford, this is the place to go. Exceptional products, unbeatable service — I couldn’t recommend them more highly!

Toyin Ogundipe

Really excellent service and I loved the shoe when I saw it. Great quality!
Thank you

Gavin

A fantastic wide range of formal shoes! Ordered a lovely pair of Loakes all the way from Hong Kong and once dispatched arrived very quickly in just 2 days! Want to say a big thanks to Richard and Will for the fantastic customer service. If you have any problems or queries they are quick to respond to your emails etc in the politest manner. If you want the stunning shoes, great prices and guaranteed customer satisfaction then Bradshaw & Lloyd is all you need. I will for sure be using them again and recommending to all my friends and family. Thank you so much and happy new year!

Peter Green

2 years ago

Recent order as good as expected and service from ordering to delivery extremely satisfied.
Always kept up to date on order status.
Price I paid extremely competitive with a good discount compared to buying direct from loake direct.
Would definitely recommend this shop and will look to buy again if I require anything further in the future.

Andrew Snape

I ordered two pairs of Loake boots from Bradshaw & Lloyd using their website as I’m miles away from their shop. Their service is impeccable - great prices with the option of a further discount or genuine quality accessories ( I chose the cleaning kit). They kept me updated, despatched quickly and used DPD, so I had a one hour slot for receiving.
I would use them again without hesitation and would love to visit if I’m ever in that part of the Country. Many thanks.

Usman Ghani

3 years ago

I have bought several pairs from Bradshaw & Llyod over time, and I always find Richard's advice and customer service of the highest order. He is prompt and precise with written communication and available for a chat over the phone, which makes online footwear purchases a breeze. Prices are reasonable, and shipping to Australia is fast. Overall, I am delighted with the quality of service and product and highly recommend his website for shoe purchases.

Marty Leonard

I'm usually very skeptical of buying from overseas retailers. You don't know what kind of business you're dealing with and it can become CS nightmare. With that said the team at B&L are probably the best in the business on every level. Ease of use on the website, quality, selection, price, and speed of delivery. At every step of process someone from their team was in contact with me. If I had any questions at all they responded promptly and in a manner that actually answered my question. I'll be going through them for any and all of my British shoemaker needs.

Jack Payne

Have just purchased a pair of Loake’s online from Bradshaw & Lloyd and had fantastic service. Not only were they the best price around but they were very helpful and quick to respond to a few queries. The shoes arrived in a couple of days and I couldn’t be happier. Will definitely return and would recommend to everyone

Johnny Winter

I visited Bradshaw and Lloyd this week as I thought that the time had come to buy some proper boots that are built to last.

I was served by the owner, Richard De Winter, who was extremely helpful in explaining the processes involved in making proper boots. It's clear that he's extremely knowledgable and was extremely patient in helping me try on a number of different boots.

I had reason to email a couple of days later and he replied courteously and promptly. And on my second visit I was assisted by his son who was equally as understanding and patient. I hope I wasn't too indecisive or difficult a customer? Either way, their service was second to none.

All in all, I don't understand why I hadn't discovered this little gem of a shop much earlier?

If you want to have your shoes fitted by experts and you want to buy some top quality footwear, this is probably the best place to visit outside London. In fact, it's probably just the best place to visit.

tiina nurmi

4 years ago

First we had a small trouble with the overseas shipping, however the customer service was absolytely excellent and fixed the problem in no time. So easy to communicate. Overseas shipping was fast and went perfectly. And it goes without mention that the shoes were also brilliant.

Tatiana Stroianetchi

Fantastic quality product shoes.Fantastic customer service for an online order. Thanks

John Parnell

I ordered three sets of cedarwood shoe trees late in the afternoon. They arrived, neatly boxed, at lunchtime the following day and I am absolutely delighted with them. This is first class customer service from a quality shoe retailer of long standing. Full marks!

Mark Anderson

These guys are the real deal. They deliver what they promise, quality footwear at great prices consistently. They communicate professionally and promptly and have looked after me well on the many occasions I’ve bought from them.

Maradiaga Garcia

I received donation I impressed thankfully .

Kate Mathieson

Fantastic customer service for an online international order. Quality product too. Thanks Richard!

dan done

As a new customer - I will be returning to Bradshaw and Lloyd as their service is a well deserved 5*. From the purchase through to updates as to delivery and the prompt delivery the experience was 1st class all round !
Thanks team !

Steve OP

5 years ago

Having been into my office a scant half dozen times in the last year, I literally haven't been past a decent shoe shop in months, so what a godsend finding this place has been. Exceedingly helpful.

Kevin Broadley

Outstanding service, including delivery to Belgium, seamless customs clearance post Brexit.

Jeremy Boots

6 years ago

Having first visited the shop in Hurstpierpoint back in October 2019,I have now gone on to purchase three pairs of shoes, two belts and various accessories from Bradshaw and Lloyd. I can honestly say that it is a real pleasure to shop here.Richard provides a knowledgeable,professional, personal and old fashioned service which is very hard to get elsewhere.

Local Reviewer

Fantastic shoes. I am on my fourth pair. 2 of them lasted me 5 years. Its great that such pride into making such shoes in today's world

John Smart

7 years ago

Brilliant , good value, quality shoes.

Gerwyn Davies

On the 2 occasions i have contacted Richard @Bradshaw and Lloyd ,I have found the service and speed of communication to be of the highest standard,resulting in my purchases. This business delivers 1st class and I would recommend to anyone when purchasing a pair of quality shoes.
You wont be disappointed .

Roger Donaldson

8 years ago

Bradshaw and Lloyd provided stellar service as I bought shoes to be shipped to me in the USA. I was a little concerned in doing business from afar without seeing a lot of reviews and called them up. Richard was friendly, helpful and very customer service oriented.

Unless you are familiar with the fit of a particular maker, I highly recommend you follow the instructions on the site regarding foot measurements if you are buying remotely. This sort of remote assistance is invaluable. The shoes fit well, but ultimately the style did not suit me. On return, the shoes were accepted without question and my credit card refunded without my asking!

Overall, an excellent customer experience and I will definitely do my on-line shopping for fine English men's wear with Bradshaw and Lloyd in the future!

Thank you Richard

Our Blog

The construction of Loakes shoes.

How to care for your Sanders, Trickers and Loakes shoes.

How Sanders, Trickers and Loake shoes are tanned.

Loake shoes – Identifying good quality leather shoes.

Sebago Classic beef-roll loafer from Sebago shoes

Sanders shoes

Repairing Loake shoes

Polishing Loakes shoes

Loake shoes and caring for your feet.

Loake shoes and men’s feet

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