LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

[Jupiter_rain]

I have Anson loafers and they go with chinos and flannel trousers perfectly. Also work with jeans, but I think Imperial loafers in dark brown suede would be the superior choice to walk the line between casual and formal.

As for the boots you've mentioned, I'd say Chatsworth, Roehampton, Lytham, and Anglesey are balanced for casual and business casual. Sehdberg, Glendale and Bedale are more on the casual side.

In the most reductionist sense, formality is a sliding scale involving these things:
Formal - shiny, smooth, dark, simple, fine.
Casual - matte, textured, light, detailed, chunky.


All of those boots are perfectly suited for winters. In fact, a lot of us will not even encounter conditions harsh enough to really put them to the test.

Thank you very much! This does bring more clarity and makes the choice easier. Gladly, some of the mentioned models are available in the local store and a pair can be shipped rather quickly. Would you recommend Anglesey over Sedbergh?

 

[Jupiter_rain]

By the way, I wear a pair of brogues occassionally as the weather is still quite warm. However, the leather seems to attract cold and my feet get colder rather quickly when wearing them. Would you say, it is expected that the boots will be as cold inside as brogures and only socks can provide more warmth? It doesn't help that the job is sedentiary and the office space is rather cold.

 

[KOz]

By the way, I wear a pair of brogues occassionally as the weather is still quite warm. However, the leather seems to attract cold and my feet get colder rather quickly when wearing them. Would you say, it is expected that the boots will be as cold inside as brogures and only socks can provide more warmth? It doesn't help that the job is sedentiary and the office space is rather cold.

Based on what you've mentioned I'd personally pick Anglesey. Just make sure you're happy how they feel/fit. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes.

Leather wouldn't "attract" cold, but it might be an insufficient insulator for you. Boots would be warmer by virtue of covering more surface area. For additional warmth, consider thicker wool socks, or fur lining (Loake Wolf).

In fact, footwear might not even be the issue. Perspiration can, during the course of the day, decrease the effectiveness of your socks/shoes insulation. In such cases, consider carrying additional dry socks to the office.

 

[Jupiter_rain]

Based on what you've mentioned I'd personally pick Anglesey. Just make sure you're happy how they feel/fit. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes.

Leather wouldn't "attract" cold, but it might be an insufficient insulator for you. Boots would be warmer by virtue of covering more surface area. For additional warmth, consider thicker wool socks, or fur lining (Loake Wolf).

In fact, footwear might not even be the issue. Perspiration can, during the course of the day, decrease the effectiveness of your socks/shoes insulation. In such cases, consider carrying additional dry socks to the office.

What is exceptional about the fit of Anglesey? I'm pretty young, but this year discovered that my feet get swollen sometimes during the day and fotwear that seemed comfortable suddenly hurt my feet. This problem was more actual during the summer. It would be nice to find a pair that would not hurt feet either.

 

[KOz]

What is exceptional about the fit of Anglesey? I'm pretty young, but this year discovered that my feet get swollen sometimes during the day and fotwear that seemed comfortable suddenly hurt my feet. This problem was more actual during the summer. It would be nice to find a pair that would not hurt feet either.

Nothing specific about the Anglesey - just a general comment.

Feet do swell up based on conditions. Depending on where they feel uncomfortable, you can always try a wider (G) fit, or size up by half a size.

 

[Swampster]

Based on what you've mentioned I'd personally pick Anglesey. Just make sure you're happy how they feel/fit. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes.

Leather wouldn't "attract" cold, but it might be an insufficient insulator for you. Boots would be warmer by virtue of covering more surface area. For additional warmth, consider thicker wool socks, or fur lining (Loake Wolf).

In fact, footwear might not even be the issue. Perspiration can, during the course of the day, decrease the effectiveness of your socks/shoes insulation. In such cases, consider carrying additional dry socks to the office.

I tried a pair of the Wolf boots. The fur felt fantastic -felt like a warm hug from a contented pet - but the boots were just a touch snug for me. I think my feet may have stewed in their own juices as I rarely spend long enough in anywhere sufficiently cold to need them.

 

[Swampster]

What is exceptional about the fit of Anglesey? I'm pretty young, but this year discovered that my feet get swollen sometimes during the day and fotwear that seemed comfortable suddenly hurt my feet. This problem was more actual during the summer. It would be nice to find a pair that would not hurt feet either.

Both warm weather and later time of day will both cause feet to swell. The Harvard Medical School (?!) website advice is to buy shoes in the afternoon to account for this. Time of day is basically gravity, warm weather is increased fluid in the extremities to help cooling.

 

[Jupiter_rain]

I tried a pair of the Wolf boots. The fur felt fantastic -felt like a warm hug from a contented pet - but the boots were just a touch snug for me. I think my feet may have stewed in their own juices as I rarely spend long enough in anywhere sufficiently cold to need them.

I was also considering the Woolf boots a few years ago. However, the winter was mild and there was little need for really warm boots. This is like a lottery here. Some years the winters are harsh and some years they are rainy and we have a few weeks with a snow cover. It would still be nice to have a nice pair of boots that protect from mild cold and rain.

 

[Jupiter_rain]

Both warm weather and later time of day will both cause feet to swell. The Harvard Medical School (?!) website advice is to buy shoes in the afternoon to account for this. Time of day is basically gravity, warm weather is increased fluid in the extremities to help cooling.

Good point. I would need to travel to another town to try them on feet.

 

[Panama]

Based on what you've mentioned I'd personally pick Anglesey. Just make sure you're happy how they feel/fit. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes.

Leather wouldn't "attract" cold, but it might be an insufficient insulator for you. Boots would be warmer by virtue of covering more surface area. For additional warmth, consider thicker wool socks, or fur lining (Loake Wolf).

In fact, footwear might not even be the issue. Perspiration can, during the course of the day, decrease the effectiveness of your socks/shoes insulation. In such cases, consider carrying additional dry socks to the office.

Since becoming a diabetic, my feet are as cold as ice due to poor circulation...

 

[Panama]

these are my Aldwych… got them 8 years ago… still on their original sole as I haven’t worn them enough to wear out…

they discontinued the tan some years ago… I wonder if light tan is becoming less popular nowadays as there seems a tendency to dark brown shades, at least judging from postings on here and other social media. View attachment 1842139

The current offerings are brown, mahogany, dark brown and black...

 

[JohanNiklas]

Hyde in the Swedish autumn.

 

[Jupiter_rain]

Åh, they look so lovely!

 

[Jupiter_rain]

Hyde in the Swedish autumn.
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Do you wear them in the winter as well or in the autumn only?

 

[JohanNiklas]

Do you wear them in the winter as well or in the autumn only?

I live in southern Sweden so they are perfectly fine for the entire winter season. And not walking them in mud or to the childrens' playgrounds but as dress boots for office and downtown