As part of our 140th anniversary celebrations we're championing the iconic Barker styles that have became synonymous with Barker and our shoe making heritage.
The history of the loafer has several origins firstly in London where bespoke shoe company Wildsmith Shoes designed a slip-on shoe for King George VI as a casual house shoe.
When it comes to living sustainably we’re constantly faced with daily decisions on how we can reduce, reuse and recycle. The Goodyear Welt allows for Barker shoes to be re-soled and prolong their lifespan.
As part of Barker celebrating 140 years of English shoemaking in Earls Barton, Northampton we invited British documentary and portrait photographer Michael Gannon to the Barker factory.
Named after the valley in Western Scotland, Glencoewas introduced in Highland grained leathers with a lightweight Vibram sole. Designed in Earls Barton by our head designer Steve Topping in 2018, Glencoeis made on the traditional 29 last...
