Over 130 years of shoemaking -- a little background colour thanks to Loake Shoes.
The Loake family has been producing fine, handmade men's footwear for longer than anyone can remember.
The tradition began in 1880, when three brothers - Thomas, John and William - opened a factory in Northamptonshire in the heart of the English shoemaking industry. The aim was to provide the most handsome, comfortable and durable gentlemen's shoes possible.
Today, more than 125 years and five generations later, Loake is still family owned and operating in the same town in Northamptonshire. From where their shoes have become a favourite with discerning customers worldwide.
Loake is most famous for its Goodyear Welted footwear, an intricate construction with origins that can be traced back over 300 years.
Loake premium Goodyear Welted shoes continue to be made in England and take eight weeks to produce. Some 130 skilled craftspeople, up to 75 shoe parts and approximately 200 different operations are involved. Only the very highest quality materials are used.
While Loake remain passionate about the quality that only time-honoured skills and a family heritage can achieve, in other respects the company has a very modern approach.
Loake was awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment to the Queen in 2007.
