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The Barker Autumn / Winter 2020 collection welcomes new additions of handmade leather shoes to the Barkertech, Country and Creative ranges including new colourways in the  Haig ,  Kelmarsh   &  Mansfield   to name only a few. The introduction of the Barker London collection has seen styles previously only available in the Barker London flagship stores become available online. The London collection includes the Bank Oxford shoe , Covent Garden brogue shoe and St Pauls penny loafer . As part of the 140th-anniversary celebrations, we're excited to present the 'Barker of Earls Barton' Archive collection which sees the Barker design team rediscover our Northamptonshire village shoemaking history by reinterpreting several archival styles with premium grained leather and limited edition Dainite rubber soles. Barker Autumn / Winter 2020 campaign was photographed by Northampton-based photographer Britta Burgstaller, modelled by Barker factory worker Martin Fireson and includes

There comes that point in the season when shoes no longer cut it. That's when snow-stomping, ankle-shielding, manly leather boots step in. From Chelsea to chukka to dress boots, there are plenty of options out there to keep you warm and moving this fall/winter season. The Chelsea Boot Height: Ankle Laces or Pull-on: Pull-on Style: Chelsea boots are characterized by no laces, ankle-high height and a close fit. This unadorned and elegant elastic-sided slip-on boot says a lot without saying too much. How to wear it: The Chelsea boot is semi-casual but trendy. Wear them with dark jeans and a blazer, sportscoat, or leather jacket. The Chukka Boot Height: Ankle Laces or Pull-on: Laces Style: The chukka boot is an ankle boot with two or three lacing eyelets. The sole of the chukka boot is traditionally made of leather. Crepe-soled chukkas are called desert boots. How to wear it: Desert boots are part of your “likes artisan beer” and “hipster variety.” Wear them with a

A handmade pair of English shoes is not just a simple item of clothing but is more like a bespoke car, or an artwork. From full-grain to split-suede, these tanned hides and skins are reliable, stylish and hard-wearing. But, despite being tough natural materials, they still require a certain level of care. Caring for your nice handmade leather shoes can be a time-consuming process but very rewarding and is paramount in maximising the longevity of your mens shoes especially if you’re interested in English Goodyear welted construction. The first and foremost step is finding out the type of leather your shoe is made of. Each type of leather will require a slightly different set of tools. Different Type Of Leather Shoes There are about 6 common types of leathers that your dress shoes could be made from. ·          Vegetable Tanned Leather ·          Pull Up Leather ·          Suede Leather ·          Pebbled Leather ·          Calfskin Leather ·          Patent Leather