Loake, Leander & Legacies with Cameron Buchan
Cameron Buchan is a full-time athlete with British Rowing hoping to secure a seat for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.…
How to Polish Fine Leather Shoes
We are often asked what the best way is to care for and polish leather shoes. There are, of course,…
How to Care for Leather Shoes: A Complete Shoe Care Guide
A well-made shoe, properly cared for, will age with character rather than wear. With the correct care and attention, a…
Sole Options
Goodyear Welted footwear is traditionally constructed with a leather sole. In recent years however, other materials have begun to grow…
How to care for suede
Most people have a reasonable understanding of how important it is to look after leather shoes and it’s relatively easy…
A discussion about “Made in England”
In response to growing consumer interest in the provenance of the products they buy, Andrew Loake gives a frank and honest account of Loake’s position on the “country of origin” question.
Shoe Lasts & Styles: Part 2
In Part 2 of our focus on last shapes and fit, we take a look at the most popular contemporary…
Shoe Lasts & Styles: Part 1
A shoe last is the foot-shaped former over which the finished upper of the shoe is shaped during the manufacturing…