Loake shoes

The traditional British craftsmanship all started in 1880 with three brothers, Thomas, William and John Loake in Northamptonshire. From 1894 the 'Unique boot factory' can still be found today on Wood Street and has always been known as the finest and most advanced shoe factory in the country.

With 5 generations and over 130 years later the Loake Shoemakers legends live on, Andrew Loake is managing director at present, this gives the company a real personal feel as a Loake is still running the company and will do so for many more years to come.

As the years have passed the technology and opportunities have grown, with factories overseas now designing and producing a range of Loake shoes outside the UK to create large quantities of the shoes. However the Loake shoemakers still hand make these fine gentlemen's shoes and it takes up to eight weeks, 75 shoe parts, 130 skilled craftsman and 200 different operations to make each pair using the finest materials and greatest of care. This is why Loake shoes are always at best quality.

The Loake shoemakers were granted a Royal warrant of appointment to HM the Queen in 2007, surely if the finest shoemakers have royal approval they must be good!

Loake Shoemakers offer a wide range of different styles to fit everyones acquired taste. From boots, brogues, monk shoes to plain tie, semi brogue and toe cap shoes and using the finest leathers and design, there is plenty to choose from. You can even design your own Loake and make it personal to you. If you want a handsome, enduring and comfortable pair of shoes fit for a king then look no further than Loake Shoemakers.