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  1. AlanFM

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Many thanks - the more that try it out, the more accurate I can make it. BW.
  2. AlanFM

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Agreed re Loake - I have (probably too many!) pairs of Loakes and it's hard to think of a favourite. I was also reinforced in my Loakephilia by winning a "Superfan" tour of the Loake workshops in Kettering. You'll find references and a link to that on my web pages or directly on...
  3. AlanFM

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    You are very welcome, Chuckie Egg. I don't want anything from the site other than the pleasure of others' enjoyment - so thanks for the good feedback and please tell your friends! Alan.
  4. AlanFM

    Who likes their Loake shoes?

    Hi - I've just posted a (somewhat Loake-centric!) website on shoes, shoemaking and etc. I've created it just for my enjoyment and interest ... and yours. Please have a look at it and comment on it either as a post here or via the contact form on the site. I'm especially keen to have others...
  5. AlanFM

    My visit to Loake

    Hi - I've just posted a (somewhat Loake-centric!) website on shoes, shoemaking and etc. I've created it just for my enjoyment and interest ... and yours. Please have a look at it and comment on it either as a post here or via the contact form on the site. I'm especially keen to have others...
  6. AlanFM

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Agree about the Taunton - a very nice shoe - rather like a posher Woodstock!
  7. AlanFM

    An information website for shoe fans ...

    Hi - I've just posted a (somewhat Loake-centric!) website on shoes, shoemaking and etc. I've created it just for my enjoyment and interest ... and yours. Please have a look at it and comment on it either as a post here or via the contact form on the site. I'm especially keen to have others...
  8. AlanFM

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Hi - I've just posted a (somewhat Loake-centric!) website on shoes, shoemaking and etc. I've created it just for my enjoyment and interest ... and yours. Please have a look at it and comment on it either as a post here or via the contact form on the site. I'm especially keen to have others...
  9. AlanFM

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    They primary difference between the Shoemaker and 1880 shoes is attention to detail (eg fancy squiggly bits on the sole!). I have several of both and and also "Design" Loakes. There is a difference when you drop "down" to the L1 range, but they're still good, everyday shoes and better than...

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