English shoes in So. California?

[AncientSoul]

Is there a shop in So. California that stocks English shoes like Loake, Barker etc. ?

 

[KObalto]

Leather Soul in Beverly Hills carries quite a few lines of the better English shoes, but not the brands you mentioned.
http://www.lsfootwear.com/

 

[GBer]

John Lobb South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

 

[comrade]

Carroll & Co Beverly Hills and Pasadena
did carry English shoes. Their current WebSite
only shows Alden, but it might be worth a call

http://www.carrollandco.com/carroll/

 

[JamesX]

John Lobb in South Coast Plaza and Leather Soul on Rodeo Drive are the only 2 place I know of.

Both places have fantastic service. Definitely should pay them a visit if you are in the area.

For the brands you mentioned I usually go through Pediwear in UK though (online shop).

 

[AncientSoul]

Thank you for the responses.

Originally Posted by JamesX

John Lobb in South Coast Plaza and Leather Soul on Rodeo Drive are the only 2 place I know of.

Both places have fantastic service. Definitely should pay them a visit if you are in the area.

For the brands you mentioned I usually go through Pediwear in UK though (online shop).

I almost purchased a pair of Loake shoes on herring shoes website. On the final checkout screen they mentioned that a custom duty may be charged. I was prepared for the 20 pound shipping cost but decided not to buy because I didn't know what the duty may be.

James,

What has been your experience in terms of shipping and custom costs when ordering from Pediwear?

 

[well-kept]

I spend a fair bit of time in Southern California. I always wear English shoes. I stick out like I just arrived from Mars. I almost never see a pair of really good shoes on the streets there, even in Beverly Hills. That said, I hope the presence of Leather Soul will start to change things a bit. You might want to make your purchase there to support the shop and help it thrive.

 

[KObalto]

I purchased Loakes from pediwear and was not hit with US customs charges.

 

[JLibourel]

Don't know of a source for Loakes or Barker.

There are, of course, the Brooks-Peals,

I believe some of the higher-end Ralph Lauren shoes are still English-made.

Edward Greens are offered by Gary's in Fashion Island and the Beverly Hills SFA. Neiman's sometimes carries JLP, and the JLP store in SCP has already been mentioned.

Unless they started stocking English shoes very recently, I think Carroll & Co. is pretty much limited to Aldens.

Barney's used to stock a few C&Js, but I don't think they do nowadays.