Investing in a pair of Goodyear-welted shoes is a decision that guarantees longevity, comfort and the ability to repair in years to come but which style to choose is a difficult choice. To achieve a prolonged lifespan of your handmade men’s shoes it’s highly recommended to alternative wearing them to give your shoes or boots ample time to dry and maintain their shape.
A classic shoe style that it is recognised around the world as a traditional handmade English shoe is the brogue. Created for function, the brogue started as a humble working man’s shoe and its origins are credited to Scottish and Irish farmers at the turn of the 19th century for outdoor and country wear.
One of the most iconic Barker shoe designs in the seasonal collections is McClean, a Oxford brogue featured in the Creative collection, the McClean has gained popularity from around the world for its contemporary styling and adaptability...
When it comes to investing in a pair of handmade shoes there’s several English shoemakers who continue to honour traditional shoemaking techniques in Northampton, England. One shoemaker in particular is Barker who celebrated their 140th anniversary having been founded by Arthur Barker in the Northamptonshire village of Earls Barton in 1880.
A well made Goodyear-welted shoe will last a long time but the same with good fitting will last considerably longer. The comfort and wearability of a Barker shoe is paramount to our customers around the world...
