LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

[Odradek]



The thin soles are the biggest shortcoming on Loake's dress shoes.

The Hyde boots are made without a midsole. I have a pair and the soles are more flexible than leather soles. They're holding up well so far, but you can feel any irregularities in the pavement through them.

Thanks for that info.
Have been trying to decide between the Hyde and the Pimlico, but I already have some burgundy chukkas.

My other option is Herring's Stratford boot, made by Loake, but I was thinking a Dainite sole would be more practical over the coming winter.

 

[wurger]

Side seam on balmorals appear on high end shoes like Cleverleys, would you call them ugly too?

 

[Roger la Rock]

Thanks for that info.
Have been trying to decide between the Hyde and the Pimlico, but I already have some burgundy chukkas.

My other option is Herring's Stratford boot, made by Loake, but I was thinking a Dainite sole would be more practical over the coming winter.

Really depends on what you want in a boot. The upside of the flexible soles is that they look trimmer and feel less clunky for office wear.

 

[mascherani]

hi guys,

thinking about buying the Badminton.
i really love wide shoes and the pebbled grain leather is a must for me.

what's your opinion of them?

thanks in advance.

 

[Webbo]

Have bought the Chester in tan and have a couple of questions please;

- the leather seems a little stiff and they are taking a while to break in, any tips?
- which colour polish or cream for the tan leather?

Thanks guys.

 

[Andreaser]

By my experience, breaking in is not that hard comparing to other Loake shoes. Chester is softer than many others. Concerning cream or wax - I user only neutral for my Chesters in tan.

 

[mfridman]

Does anyone have any experience with Loake Kempton in Brown Suede?

http://www.pediwear.co.uk/loake/products/2514.php

Is it any good?

 

[DayTripper]

Does anyone have any experience with Loake Kempton in Brown Suede?

http://www.pediwear.co.uk/loake/products/2514.php

Is it any good?

I have the Herring Campden, which is the exact same shoe re-branded for Herring and with a different sole and I love it. The shape of the toe is not too sleek and not too rounded - perfect for jean, chinos, and cords. The suede is darker than I expected, but it has a soft hand.

 

[Munky]

Hi Webbo, Tan Chesters are great shoes! My experience has been that they take quite a long time to wear in. I'm not sure that what you put on them makes much difference. It is worth walking in them a fair bit. The results are really good. Munky.

 

[Munky]

I know this is a Loake page, but can I put in a plug for Herring Chaucer IIs? They only cost a bit more than Loake's best 1880 shoes. They are wholecut shoes, made of one piece of leather for each shoe. Mine are a deep burgundy colour. They have a chisel toe which is more pronounced that most of the Loake shoes. Goodyear welted and wonderful looking shoes that buff up to a deep shine. They are made in Portugal (I think) by John Spencer, for Herring. Munky.

 

[ajc2162]

Those Chaucers are truly beautiful. I'm starting to appreciate wholecuts more and more; so thanks for the heads-up.

The Herring site only shows brown suede and black calf that look great - your burgundy colour must look really swish.

I also like DayTripper's Campden's, though - and agree they would be perfect for more casual wear.

Having no knowledge of suede shoes at this price point, can I ask you guys how durable they are?

I'm somewhat apprehensive about how easily they may get marked and scuffed in normal wear. Apart from those magic erasers and a brush, I wouldn't have thought there was much you could do about it.

With leather on the other hand, creams and polishes enable pretty good restorative / remedial action.

 

[DayTripper]

Suede is a lot more durable than people realize. I've worn the hell out of mine and a quick brush restores them well. I applied a waterproofing spray and have spilled beer and liquor without any issues - again, just a quick brush is needed. Here is an article that goes into suede maintenance:

http://putthison.com/post/12793852286/q-and-answer-how-should-you-protect-your-suede

 

[Munky]

Does anyone have experience of Loake Heston's? I know they are made on a different last from Buckingham's, but they look very similar. In terms of shape, what is the difference between the two?

 

[ajc2162]

Thanks DT. Food for thought.

 

[ajc2162]

Does anyone have experience of Loake Heston's? I know they are made on a different last from Buckingham's, but they look very similar. In terms of shape, what is the difference between the two?

No experience with either but they do indeed look very similar. Looking at the website pictures, I'm struggling to see a noticable difference.