Which Loake?

[whistler]

I'm thinking about buying some Loake shoes through PLAL, something like this:

(from the Loake catalogue).

I went to a local shop that stocked a couple of Loake shoes, and found my size (size 10 - usually I'm 10.5 or 11).

When I tried them on they seemed pretty chunky around the toe area. The best way I can describe it is that they were not as flat and pointed at the front as I would like.

Is this typical of Loake shoes, or is there a style which is not so chunky?

 

[ManofKent]

The 026 last isn't bad, and there's been a few pics recently of 1880 loakes on the Mayfair last.

 

[habitue]

Don't go for that one. Cemented sole. Polished binder.

 

[Steven Aver]

I like Loake 1880 series, solid shoe GY welted and great value from pediwear. I have 3 pairs; Ritz on Mayfair, Kempton chukka on the 26 and the Burford on the 26. Other than that I would not bother with the cheaper Loake lines.

 

[XXX]

Hi,

I'm not a fan of Loake.....

All the uppers are cut and closed in India!! Nothing wrong with India but I like my English shoes well....English

 

[Steven Aver]

Originally Posted by XXX

Hi,

I'm not a fan of Loake.....

All the uppers are cut and closed in India!! Nothing wrong with India but I like my English shoes well....English

UNTRUE for the 1880 line. Thats like saying the same for Grenson but as we know the Rose and Masterpiece lines are not finished in India!

 

[ManofKent]

Originally Posted by Steven Aver

UNTRUE for the 1880 line. Thats like saying the same for Grenson but as we know the Rose and Masterpiece lines are not finished in India!

He's recently spouted the same rubbish about Barker - I think we've got a new Troll.