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Loake PIMLICO

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Just got my old pair of Loake Edward back from factory refurb.

They are 10+ years old and the leather had aged to a golden yellow patina. When I handed them I asked the shop manager that I didn’t want anything doing to the upper, only resoling. Well, they have refinished the upper to the original mustardy tan (except it’s a bit uneven due to the aged leather). The golden patina developed over 10 years has gone.

The resoling is a good job though.

Strangely, for an 1880 shoe, they have replaced the insole socks with ‘Professional by Loake’ socks. They are more foamy.

This is their third factory repair and it has never happened before - the upper re-finishing, or the use of incorrect socks.

I am not too happy to be honest. 😬
 

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Oh and it’s £110 now. It came back in a plain white cardboard box and nothing else.

The first time I had them repaired about 6-7 years ago it was about £65 or £75 as I recall. And it came back in a blue Loake box with Loake polishing cloths and a shoe horn.
 

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Hello, everyone. I am a long-time lurker in this forum and checked this thread quite often for inspiration and news. Like for many of you, Loake shoes were my first pair of dressier Goodyer welted shoes. So far, a pair of 1880 line brown brogues and dark brown loafers grace my collection. I turn 35 this year and am seriously considering expanding my collection with a pair of Loake boots.

The variety of styles, quality and colours is mesmerising and it seems to be difficult to make a choice. Would you mind giving me some tips on finding a pair of boots that would fit business casual/casual style? I wear mostly navy blue and gray garments during the cold season and aspire to dress a little more businessy, but without losing the youthful vibe yet. Chinos, dark wash jeans, a sweater and a few shirts are my go-to items. I live in a smaller urban area in the northern Europe and will probably be traveling to meetings abroad (larger urban areas with similar climate) occassionally. The climate here in winters is not too cold anymore (thanks to proximity to the sea and global warming) and slush is very common on the ground. Some winters may surprise with below 20C temperatures and yet they are more a rarity during recent decades.

Below are some examplaces of boots I strongly consider adding to my mimimalistic shoe collection.:

Loake 1880 Chatsworth Chelsea boots
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Loake Sedbergh
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Loake Bedale (tan)
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Loake Anglesey
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What other options could I consider? I am curious mostly about Loake 1880 and tan or burgundy. Brown seems an ok option.
 

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Hello, everyone. I am a long-time lurker in this forum and checked this thread quite often for inspiration and news. Like for many of you, Loake shoes were my first pair of dressier Goodyer welted shoes. So far, a pair of 1880 line brown brogues and dark brown loafers grace my collection. I turn 35 this year and am seriously considering expanding my collection with a pair of Loake boots.

The variety of styles, quality and colours is mesmerising and it seems to be difficult to make a choice. Would you mind giving me some tips on finding a pair of boots that would fit business casual/casual style? I wear mostly navy blue and gray garments during the cold season and aspire to dress a little more businessy, but without losing the youthful vibe yet. Chinos, dark wash jeans, a sweater and a few shirts are my go-to items. I live in a smaller urban area in the northern Europe and will probably be traveling to meetings abroad (larger urban areas with similar climate) occassionally. The climate here in winters is not too cold anymore (thanks to proximity to the sea and global warming) and slush is very common on the ground. Some winters may surprise with below 20C temperatures and yet they are more a rarity during recent decades.

Below are some examplaces of boots I strongly consider adding to my mimimalistic shoe collection.:

Loake 1880 Chatsworth Chelsea boots
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Loake Sedbergh
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Loake Bedale (tan)
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Loake Anglesey
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What other options could I consider? I am curious mostly about Loake 1880 and tan or burgundy. Brown seems an ok option.

I have Sedbergh (black but I like the brown) and Bedale (mine are olive suede but brown are available). I would say Bedale sizes quite big but nice and soft. I also have Lytham chukka boots that I think are smart but tougher leather.

I also like Sanders and Cheaney for boots.
 

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I have Sedbergh (black but I like the brown) and Bedale (mine are olive suede but brown are available). I would say Bedale sizes quite big but nice and soft. I also have Lytham chukka boots that I think are smart but tougher leather.

I also like Sanders and Cheaney for boots.

Thanks for the response. Would you say chukka boots (non-suede leather) are suitable for fall and, possibly, winter? Are there waterprooof and/or insulated chukkas by Loake? I really like how some of them look. There are tons of beautiful chukkas displayed in this thread after all.
 

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Not fully waterproof but pretty versatile in most conditions. It depends what you need them for. I can wear them with cords or chinos and a jacket and tie for work or with jeans at the weekend. Obviously lighter than boots but tougher than Oxford brogues. I also have smoother smart leather chukkas (Cheaney) that I think could easily be worn with a suit. I'm also happy to wear suede in most weathers.
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Not fully waterproof but pretty versatile in most conditions. It depends what you need them for. I can wear them with cords or chinos and a jacket and tie for work or with jeans at the weekend. Obviously lighter than boots but tougher than Oxford brogues. I also have smoother smart leather chukkas (Cheaney) that I think could easily be worn with a suit. I'm also happy to wear suede in most weathers.

I would wear them for work in the office with chinos or dark wash jeans and a shirt, sweater or a jacket. Some leather chukkas seem rather cool, but I'm not very sure they would be ok to wear in the winter. Slush on the ground is very common here and it can get cold and snowy, too. Innitially, I am looking for a cold season boot that would be versatily to style and have a somewhat elegant look to it.
 

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Sedbergh look nice and so do Roehampton. Would you recommend Roehampton in Oxblood, Dark Brown or Black for versatility and style?
 

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I haven't seen Roehampton close up but all three could look good. My newest boots are Sanders Craig in dark brown waxy suede.

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