Northamptionshire based Loake have been manufacturing its famous Goodyear welted men’s footwear for over 125 years.  Manufactured by craftsmen, Loake shoes and Loake Boots continue to offer the same high standards matched with value for money they always have done. Loake ranges have over the years evolved not only into new and exciting ranges such as Design Loake, but still maintain they passion for the best as per the Loake 1880 range where the key words are tradition, style and quality. For more everyday and functional use a cost conscious range has evolved whilst still classic styles, quality and fit are very much apparent. These ranges are called the Loake shoemaker and Loake L1, and are truly the perfection of a quality comfortable good looking shoe at an affordable price.

 

Loake themselves estimate they have manufactured over 50 million pairs of shoes and boots since 5 generations ago 3 brothers opened a factory in Northampton England, the heart of the shoe making industry.

 Loake Shoes Range Information

Design Loake By combining traditional manufacturing quality with a strong awareness of contemporary design, Loakes aim is to create the perfect blend of excellence and style, and so introduce a new generation of wearers to our fine, handmade footwear. This range is for those who demand Loake craftsmanship with a less formal look.

Loake Main Comfort and Moccasin Each style in this comprehensive collection of fine, handmade footwear has been carefully designed to provide the very best fit and performance in wear. Loake think there is no better example of our continuing aim to produce the most handsome, comfortable and durable shoes possible

Loake L1 Traditional craftsmanship and classic styling in a comprehensive range of Loake essentials. Quite simply, Traditional craftsmanship and classic styling in a comprehensive range of Loake essentials. There are no rules broken here. Quite simply, reassuringly understated designs that don't compromise quality, performance or good looks.

Loake 1880 No detail has been compromised in this premium range of luxurious and elegant bench made footwear, produced using  time-honoured shoemaking techniques that can be traced back more than 120 years. Loake select only the very best hand burnished calf leather to ensure this is an example of Goodyear Welted footwear at its finest

Loake Shoe Care

With proper maintenance and attention, your Loake shoes will retain their excellent appearance and comfort in wear for years to come. Leather is a natural product and your shoes will benefit if the following recommendations are observed:

Always use a shoehorn when putting on your loake shoes. This will keep the backs strong and sturdy.

Try to wear your loake shoes in dry conditions for the first few occasions.

Fine leather shoes can require a full day to dry out from natural perspiration. Try to give them at least twenty-four hours between wears.

Try to avoid excessive wetting. Should this occur, always let the shoes dry naturally away from direct heat. Use newspaper inside the shoe to help the leather dry out.

Your loake shoes will benefit from regular use of a good-quality cream or wax polish. This helps to moisturise the leather, as well as prevent cracking and excessive creasing.

Loakes use leather soles for the comfort and health of your feet. Attaching rubber additions to the sole or heel can affect the balance and comfort of the shoe, and put excessive strain on the construction.

To help find the Loake shoe or Loake boot you require more quickly, use the Loake selections on the left hand side of the screen. In addition search by range, Design Loake, Loake 1880, Loake L1 or Loake ShoeMaker