Loake Shoemakers

Started by three brothers, John, William, and Thomas, the Loake family business has been making traditional shoes in Northamptonshire since 1880. Today, five generations and more than 140 years later, our legacy as manufacturers of fine, handmade footwear lives on.

From the design bench to the finishing room, each pair is carefully crafted with uncompromising attention to detail and infused with the individual flair, personality, and magic of our dedicated makers. The famous Goodyear welted construction, for which we are known, is an intricate process with origins that can be traced back over 300 years, with each pair taking up to 8 weeks to produce. We still believe there is no finer way to make a gentleman’s shoe.

Despite our notable heritage, however, we like to think that Loake is very much a forward-looking company. In recent years, we have complemented our classic designs with a range of luxury casuals. 

Rooted in Heritage, Designed for Today