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.

Five generations and more than 125 years later, they remain just as passionate about the quality and craftsmanship that makes Loake footwear among the best in the world.

"At Loake we are passionate about the shoemaking expertise we have built up during the last one hundred and twenty years. Like our forefathers, we are committed to maintaining the attention to detail required to create outstanding quality footwear. Only the finest grade leathers and materials are used to create a pair of Loake shoes, thus ensuring both the finish and the comfort of our footwear".

'Like Frank Sinatra or the dry Martini, there are certain classics that effortlessly surpass mere trends, such as a pair of hand-crafted Goodyear Welted shoes by Loake.'
Men's Health

'These are shoes for chaps who like things the way they've always been, and when something's this good, why change it?'
GQ

'The moment you slip your feet into a pair of these ultra-stylish Goodyear Welted shoes, you'll feel and see the difference. Loake is one of the best kept English secrets of the last 125 years.'
Men's Health