LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

[Mercurio]

Loake KEMPTON

 

[aabbcc]

So last time I bought a pair of Loake 1880 was 14 years ago, a lot seems to have happened since in terms of their ranges.

I got a great deal on a pair of Loake Birkdale (1880 Legacy). How does the 1880 legacy line compare to the 1880 line, whats the actual differences? I almost pulled the trigger on a pair of Carmina in a similair style but they are more than twice the discounted price I'm getting on the Loakes.

Afaik in terms of quality:

Loake 1880 Expert Grade
Loake 1880 Legacy
Loake 1880

 

[Northants bloke]

My Lytham chukkas are wearing in nicely.

 

[The Seeker]

My Lytham chukkas are wearing in nicely.

I wore mine today - enjoying these more with every wear.

 

[Mercurio]

Herring X Loake, GOSFORTH

 

[CWV]

Herring X Loake, GOSFORTH

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Nice rug

 

[suitforcourt]

First time posting here. I'm interested in a few pairs of Loake boots (Sedbergh, Bedale, Hebden) all on the Pennine last. I've done a lot of my own reading on the internet but hope to nail down sizing with the experts here.

I only have one pair of Loake Laxford in 8.5F. For most US and Canadian brand boots (Red Wing, Chippewa, WM Moorby, and Allen Edmonds), I wear between 8.5EE to 8.5EEE, depending on the last of course.

For the above Loake boots, if I am reading it right, I should buy 8G? Or should I size down to 7.5G?

Unfortunately, the closest store is about a 2 hour drive. And being in Canada, the risk of buying online and getting the wrong size, would be very costly. Spousal customs is already on high alert. So anything that gets past her, has to fit.

I would appreciate any assistance in this regard.

 

[adspainy]

First time posting here. I'm interested in a few pairs of Loake boots (Sedbergh, Bedale, Hebden) all on the Pennine last. I've done a lot of my own reading on the internet but hope to nail down sizing with the experts here.

I only have one pair of Loake Laxford in 8.5F. For most US and Canadian brand boots (Red Wing, Chippewa, WM Moorby, and Allen Edmonds), I wear between 8.5EE to 8.5EEE, depending on the last of course.

For the above Loake boots, if I am reading it right, I should buy 8G? Or should I size down to 7.5G?

Unfortunately, the closest store is about a 2 hour drive. And being in Canada, the risk of buying online and getting the wrong size, would be very costly. Spousal customs is already on high alert. So anything that gets past her, has to fit.

I would appreciate any assistance in this regard.

I’m a UK 11 in most shoes. Adidas Ultraboost, any Nikes, Vejas, meermin etc. English dress shoes are always have a size too big so I’m a perfect 10.5UK in all 1880 range. Red wing iron rangers I wore a 10UK as recommended to full size down. Either way, I would suggest you half size down from whatever your normal size is so 8G. You’ll want thicker socks with those boots in Canada.

 

[phzanella]

I wear USA 9.0D, should I get UK7.5 or UK8?

 

[Mercurio]

I wear USA 9.0D, should I get UK7.5 or UK8?

I would think that UK8, but it depends largely on the last of the chosen model.

 

[phzanella]

I would think that UK8, but it depends largely on the last of the chosen model.

So I wear usa 9.0D, if I get Jones Model Matrix Lasted UK8, should that be good?

 

[Mercurio]

So I wear usa 9.0D, if I get Jones Model Matrix Lasted UK8, should that be good?

I haven't tried the Matrix last, as I prefer Loake's 1880 range and up (1880 Legacy and Export Grade) for their superior quality, not the Shoemakers one, so I can't tell you for sure. However, size 8 UK might be OK, I would downsize to 7.5 UK *only* if you have quite slim feet.

According to their website description:

Matrix is used within our Shoemaker range to give a contemporary twist to classic formal shoes, such as the Smith toe cap Oxford or the Jones brogue. Matrix has an elongated toe shape with a rounded point. This last generally runs true to size and is comparable to our traditional F fitting last shapes in terms of fit.

 

[Schweino]

 

[suitforcourt]

Laxfords for day 1 of trial.

 

[stevam]

Lovely Russel