<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464</id><updated>2011-12-13T06:32:14.242-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Bradshaw and Lloyd Shoes</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>9</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-2388779767393622606</id><published>2009-11-23T03:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-23T03:12:10.167-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Most popular Loake styles</title><content type='html'>Listed below are Loake's best selling styles during the month of October.  All are available at &lt;a href="http://www.bradshawandlloyd.com/"&gt;www.bradshawandlloyd.com&lt;/a&gt; or by phoning 0870-2406990:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TOP 10 1880 STYLES&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  1&lt;br /&gt;Aldwych Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  6&lt;br /&gt;Pimlico Dark Suede&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  2&lt;br /&gt;Badminton DK 2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  7&lt;br /&gt;Burford Tan 2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  3&lt;br /&gt;Kempton Suede&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  8&lt;br /&gt;Chester Tan 2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  4&lt;br /&gt;Buckingham Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  9&lt;br /&gt;Kempton Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  5&lt;br /&gt;Pimlico Dark Brown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10&lt;br /&gt;Kempton Tan Grain&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TOP 10 DESIGN STYLES&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1&lt;br /&gt;Gunny Tan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6&lt;br /&gt;Quinn Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2&lt;br /&gt;Snipes Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7&lt;br /&gt;Harrison Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3&lt;br /&gt;Snipes Dark Brown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8&lt;br /&gt;Titan Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4&lt;br /&gt;Frost Tan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9&lt;br /&gt;Powers Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5&lt;br /&gt;Gunny Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10&lt;br /&gt;Hurst Tan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TOP 20 SHOEMAKER STYLES&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1&lt;br /&gt;805B2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;11&lt;br /&gt;Rockingham Brown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2&lt;br /&gt;Hastings Dark Brown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;12&lt;br /&gt;771B&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3&lt;br /&gt;McQueen Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;13&lt;br /&gt;Oban Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4&lt;br /&gt;Bogart Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;14&lt;br /&gt;Rome Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5&lt;br /&gt;747B&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;15&lt;br /&gt;Royal Brogue Burgundy&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6&lt;br /&gt;Waverley Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;16&lt;br /&gt;Epsom TW&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7&lt;br /&gt;Hastings Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;17&lt;br /&gt;Chatsworth Brown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8&lt;br /&gt;290B&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;18&lt;br /&gt;Bibury Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9&lt;br /&gt;Tintagel Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;19&lt;br /&gt;Royal Brogue Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10&lt;br /&gt;Cagney Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;20&lt;br /&gt;Pendragon Black&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-2388779767393622606?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/2388779767393622606'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/2388779767393622606'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/11/most-popular-loake-styles.html' title='Most popular Loake styles'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-1367536397874708690</id><published>2009-11-13T04:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-13T05:04:34.632-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Links</title><content type='html'>We supply all shoe styles offered by Loake and Sebago:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.loake.co.uk/"&gt;www.loake.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.sebago.com/"&gt;www.sebago.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do telephone us on 01273-841946 and we shall confirm price and availability.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-1367536397874708690?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/1367536397874708690'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/1367536397874708690'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/11/links.html' title='Links'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-8708284153113885472</id><published>2009-11-06T02:58:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-06T03:02:12.242-08:00</updated><title type='text'>New International Postal Rates</title><content type='html'>We are pleased to offer new, much cheaper, international courier rates for sending single pairs of shoes abroad:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Europe (EU, non UK) £11.00&lt;br /&gt;Europe (non EU) £19.00&lt;br /&gt;USA and Canada £21.00&lt;br /&gt;Far East and Australia £34.00&lt;br /&gt;rest of World £38.00&lt;br /&gt;Delivery throughout the UK remains free.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-8708284153113885472?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/8708284153113885472'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/8708284153113885472'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-international-postal-rates.html' title='New International Postal Rates'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-6613462303525708740</id><published>2009-10-29T05:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-29T05:39:00.763-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Why use shoe trees?</title><content type='html'>Many men don't keep shoe trees in their shoes, this means their shoes are more likely to lose their shape. But more importantly  a Cedar wood shoe tree will absorb moisture and prevent odours.   Perspiration is like an acid and will gradually rot the linings of a shoe and then start to weaken the upper leather itself.  Regular polishing and use of  absorbent shoe trees are therefore essential in maintaining the longevity of your shoes.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-6613462303525708740?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/6613462303525708740'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/6613462303525708740'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-use-shoe-trees.html' title='Why use shoe trees?'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-3046686916621112297</id><published>2009-10-23T02:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-23T02:51:40.371-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tricker's Shoes</title><content type='html'>In 1829 Joseph Tricker, master shoemaker, founded the companyR.E. Tricker Ltd and five generations later his family continue to apply the same traditional crafts and skills in the production of the worldrenowned “Tricker’s” shoes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The manufacturing home of Tricker’s continues to be based in Northampton the heart of English shoemaking country.The St. Michael’s Road premises accommodates all manufacturing, administration and marketing activities of this famous company. Combining the skills and service ethics of yesteryear with the flair and creativity demanded by twenty-first century commerce.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using only the best available materials, including calf upper leather and oak bark tanned soles, Tricker’s craftsmen apply their legendary skills to produce both hand-made and bench-made shoes which maintain a standard seldom equalled in the world of Goodyear welted footwear.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-3046686916621112297?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/3046686916621112297'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/3046686916621112297'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/10/trickers-shoes.html' title='Tricker&apos;s Shoes'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-5077534202240808253</id><published>2009-10-16T06:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-16T06:40:33.023-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Our 2009 Repair Prices</title><content type='html'>Repair Prices for Men's Shoes (per pair):&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;½ leather stitched sole &amp;amp; rubber heel   *       £37.00&lt;br /&gt;½ rubber stitched sole &amp;amp; rubber heel            £37.00&lt;br /&gt;½ leather stitched sole                     £28.00&lt;br /&gt;½ rubber stitched sole                           £28.00&lt;br /&gt;Stick-on rubber sole                             £16.00&lt;br /&gt;Rubber heel                                     £9.00&lt;br /&gt;Rubber heel with quarter iron                   £11.00&lt;br /&gt;Leather heel with quarter rubber                £12.00&lt;br /&gt;Re-line heel upper                                 £9.00 (Boots £12.00)&lt;br /&gt;Steel toes tip                                   £2.50&lt;br /&gt;Replace seat socks                               £7.00&lt;br /&gt;(Branded leather piece, under your heel)&lt;br /&gt;Replace elastic gussets                          £10.00&lt;br /&gt;Stretch width                                         £2.00&lt;br /&gt;Cotton laces                                         £1.50&lt;br /&gt;Full leather re-make #                           £60.00&lt;br /&gt;Full rubber re-make #                           £60.00&lt;br /&gt;*    Denotes standard repair.&lt;br /&gt;#    Please telephone 0870-2406990 to discuss this option.&lt;br /&gt;All prices include VAT&lt;br /&gt;We aim to return all repairs the week following collection.&lt;br /&gt;Minimum repair cost per collection:  £37.00.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We offer  a free collection and return service for the following postcodes in Central London:&lt;br /&gt;E1, E14, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SW1, SW3, SE1, SW7, W1, W2, WC1, WC2, N1, NW1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anadditional fee is chargeable for the following postcodes:&lt;br /&gt;Zone C £6.00 collection post codes:&lt;br /&gt;E2,  SE17, SE11, SW8, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Zone D £13.30 collection post codes:&lt;br /&gt;SE5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 22, 24&lt;br /&gt;E3, 5, 8, 9&lt;br /&gt;SW2, 4, 5, 6, 9&lt;br /&gt;SW10, 11, 12&lt;br /&gt;N4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 19&lt;br /&gt;W6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14&lt;br /&gt;NW3, 5, 6, 8&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Zone E £17.30 collection post codes:&lt;br /&gt;SE4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 19, 21, 23, 26, 27&lt;br /&gt;SW13, 15, 16, 17, 18&lt;br /&gt;E7, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17&lt;br /&gt;N2, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22&lt;br /&gt;NW2, 10, 11&lt;br /&gt;W3, 4, 12&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Zone F £24.50 collection post codes:&lt;br /&gt;N3, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 21&lt;br /&gt;E6, 11, 12, 18&lt;br /&gt;SW14, 19, 20&lt;br /&gt;W5, 13&lt;br /&gt;SE9, 12, 18, 20, 25&lt;br /&gt;NW4, 9&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Zone G £35.90&lt;br /&gt;E4, N20, NW7, SE2, SE28, W7&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our repair service is available to customers outside of central London, however the customer carries the cost of sending in the shoes.  Please email &lt;a href="mailto:repairs@bradshawandlloyd.com"&gt;repairs@bradshawandlloyd.com&lt;/a&gt; for details.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-5077534202240808253?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/5077534202240808253'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/5077534202240808253'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/10/our-2009-repair-prices.html' title='Our 2009 Repair Prices'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-2275838305104897069</id><published>2009-10-09T02:34:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-09T02:34:51.634-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sanders &amp; Sanders Quality Footwear</title><content type='html'>Sanders &amp;amp; Sanders Ltd. was established in 1873 by brothers William Sanders and Thomas Sanders of Rushden, Northamptonshire.  They had a vision of offering outstanding quality footwear to discerning members of the public throughout England.  They and their five craftsmen, selected the finest English hides, the best local oak-bark tanned soles and began to design and make boots. This vision has since passed down from father to son and the company is currently in the forth generation of family management, employing over one hundred craftsman.  The traditional skills are now complemented by the most modern production machinery and advanced computer control systems, but the Company's commitment to quality is unchanged.  Sanders &amp;amp; Sanders Ltd. is one of the few manufacturers in its field to be awarded the coveted ISO9002 (BS5750) Quality Assurance accreditation.  As well as supplying the United Kingdom market, the Company today exports footwear directly to over thirty countries across five continents&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-2275838305104897069?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/2275838305104897069'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/2275838305104897069'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/10/sanders-sanders-quality-footwear.html' title='Sanders &amp; Sanders Quality Footwear'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-1902695828452444342</id><published>2009-10-02T01:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-02T01:54:52.816-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Sebago Ethos and Shoes</title><content type='html'>People are connected to water—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Water is life. It purifies body and soul. It is power and prosperity. Inspiration and sustenance. We move instinctively to the water, where we marvel, splash, and drink it all in. Sebago aspires to solidify that connection. From spirited adventurers to those merely aspiring to bathe in water's essence or coexist with its presence, Sebago's unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and a passion for authentic styling brings people closer to water and all it represents. Where water takes you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Classics&lt;br /&gt;Sebago Classics represent quintessential American style. Quality materials and leathers, fine detailing, and handsewn craftsmanship define a truly timeless design. Handsewn Loafers and Traditional Mocs deliver classic style, true comfort and an unmistakable sense of Sebago quality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Casual&lt;br /&gt;Sebago Casual is the relaxed alternative to Sebago Classics. It represents Sebago's rich history of casual footwear, including waterproof, insulated boots; rugged casual styles; and driving moccasins. Fresh, authentic, lifestyle footwear with the true comfort of Sebago.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Casual Marine&lt;br /&gt;Sebago Casual Marine delivers comfort and durability with a nautical inspiration. A respect for timeless design meets progressive colors and materials. The handsewn boat shoe that started it all, the Sebago® Docksides®, launched the other styles in this category of true marine footwear.&lt;br /&gt;Performance Marine&lt;br /&gt;Sebago Performance Marine is for anyone who requires serious performance - taking Sebago from near the water and on the water, to in the water with total confidence. Water shoes, insulated boots, and athletic marine footwear build on Sebago's authentic nautical style, then takes it to the next performance level with footwear technologies that meet the demand of the active user.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-1902695828452444342?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/1902695828452444342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/1902695828452444342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/10/sebago-ethos-and-shoes.html' title='The Sebago Ethos and Shoes'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745463420654528464.post-4385658077797236007</id><published>2009-09-25T01:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-25T01:14:58.428-07:00</updated><title type='text'>A History of Loake Shoes</title><content type='html'>The Loake family has been producing fine, handmade men's footwear for longer than anyone can remember.&lt;br /&gt;The tradition began in 1880, when three brothers - Thomas, John and William - opened a factory in Northamptonshire in the heart of the English shoemaking industry. The aim was to provide the most handsome, comfortable and durable gentlemen's shoes possible.&lt;br /&gt;Today, more than 125 years and five generations later, Loake is still family owned and operating in the same town in Northamptonshire. Our shoes have become a favourite with discerning customers worldwide and are exported to over 30 countries.&lt;br /&gt;Loake is most famous for its Goodyear Welted footwear, an intricate construction with origins that can be traced back over 300 years. We estimate we have made over 50 million pairs.&lt;br /&gt;Our premium Goodyear Welted shoes continue to be made in England and take eight weeks to produce. Some 130 skilled craftspeople, up to 75 shoe parts and approximately 200 different operations are involved. Only the very highest quality materials are used.&lt;br /&gt;While Loake remain passionate about the quality that only time-honoured skills and a family heritage can achieve, in other respects Loake has a very modern approach.&lt;br /&gt;The range of footwear on offer has been extended to include new constructions and a choice of both classic and contemporary designs. They also place special emphasis on fit and have developed unique comfort technology.&lt;br /&gt;The modern outlook can also be seen in a number of recent collaborations, including the remake of an iconic shoe for international sports brand Puma.&lt;br /&gt;Loake was awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment to the Queen in 2007.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5745463420654528464-4385658077797236007?l=loake-shoes.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/4385658077797236007'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5745463420654528464/posts/default/4385658077797236007'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://loake-shoes.blogspot.com/2009/09/history-of-loake-shoes.html' title='A History of Loake Shoes'/><author><name>Bradshaw and Lloyd</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11366567991540922011</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
