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  Heritage derby shoes for men from Barker. Hand welted in England of fine leathers and finished with a Dainite outsole which is non-slip and exceptionally grippy, a self-cleaning rubber sole which keeps the leather in pristine condition by enabling moisture to be removed and dispersed from the surface of the leather, a hand-sewn v-cleat on the sole which enables the shoe to be easily removed, natural leather upper lined with a cotton drill for comfort with leather welted edge and speed hooks allowing for an easy pull-on, and finally week. Explore the trendy collection of leather shoes for men by Barker.

Breakdown Of Men's Dress Shoe Style A ‘dress shoe’ means something you’d like to wear at a formal meeting, office party or at an event. An informed and stylishly slanted refined man such as yourself is very much aware that he has various kinds of dress shoes to go for, yet these are most well-known styles to get ready or go savvy easygoing with. 1. Brogues The brogue is a style of low-heeled shoe or boot traditionally characterised by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforations and serration along the pieces' visible edges. Brogues with denim are one of our favourite combinations. Take a slim pair of blue or raw denim jeans, pair them with brown, black or blue mens brogues and you have the best outfit look. 2. Oxfords An Oxford is a lace-up shoe that has the bottom of the lacing section sewn closed and one that also has the eyelet facings stitched underneath the vamp. Oxfords are simply your essential shoes when it comes to formal dressing, as ...

________________________________________________________________ Picking out shoes for your wedding is a big deal. I don’t even know why exactly it’s such a big deal, but it is, and dare I say this is one of the few wedding truths that applies to both brides and grooms. The groom usually lets the bride have all the attention at the wedding, but everyone likes to look at themselves in the mirror and see how handsome they are on their wedding day. And there are several elements that help make a groom look his very best. These elements consist of the suit, shirt, accessories and of course, the wedding shoes, but still, there is a lot to take into consideration when picking the right men's wedding shoes . Go for comfort The most important thing is that the shoes fit well, are comfortable and that you feel good in them. This goes for your entire groom look, from the suit you pick down to the shoes you'll be walking in all day long. Weddings aren't short events, so pick a pair ...

An informed and stylishly slanted refined man such as yourself is very much aware that he has various kinds of dress shoes to go for, yet these are six of the most well-known styles to get ready or go savvy easygoing with. 1. Oxfords  An Oxford is a lace-up shoe that has the bottom of the lacing section sewn closed and one that also has the eyelet facings stitched underneath the vamp. Oxfords are simply your essential shoes when it comes to formal dressing, as they will give you a sleek and clean shape. Still, depending on the style and colour of the men's oxfords you choose, they will also work great for a business casual style. 2. The Monk Strap Monk strap is a laceless shoe that is more formal than the Derby but less formal than an Oxford. Otherwise, the monk strap is a traditionally designed, low-fitting strapped shoe with an upper that’s made from three leather pieces. To give the wearer a more comfortable fit, the monk strap uses a wider tongue compared to other shoes to he...

What is brogue shoes & their history?  “Brogue” is the modern-day English spelling of the Gaelic word “bròg,” which translates to “shoe.” Centuries ago, brogues were worn by Scottish and Irish peasants, and the holes (known as “broguing” or perforations) were functional, existing to allow the brogue shoes to drain water after crossing a river or marsh. They were made of untanned leather, had no heels, and often had fur attached. Nowadays, the only similarity is the presence of the perforations, which are purely aesthetic. The perforations are often surrounded by “pinking” which is leather cut in a repeating “V” pattern. While very common, pinking isn’t a prerequisite for a brogue to be defined as such. How Many Different Brogue Styles Are There? Brogue shoes have evolved over time and now come in various styles, patterns, and shapes. The variations are what makes them so hard to style. The following is the modern styles of brogues -  1. Wingtip or Full Brogues The most po...

The shoe is not new to the fashion scene; it was first created in the mid-1930s. Today, you can find a loafer for every occasion. Modern loafer additions include new materials and additional details that give a loafer a unique look. Contemporary designers even create loafers for men adorned with crystals or intricate embroideries. Loafers are  slip-on shoes  with a moccasin toe construction and slotted straps stitched across vamps. It's a type of shoe with stitches around the top and without shoelaces. A staple in summer wear, loafers have grown to adapt to any sort of fashion be it smart, casual, outdoor, loungewear, etc – you name it, there's a loafer for the occasion. The Best Styles for Men's loafer is – 1. Penny Loafer The  penny loafers for men  are popular and known for their style. They come with a leather strap on the top and are mostly preferred by businessmen. The diamond shape design is the attractive element which makes them best loafers as compared to o...

With party season fast approaching there are several Barker shoe styles that are guaranteed to be noticed at this year’s Christmas office party. Exploring the Barker collections including the Handcrafted, Creative and Professional ranges we have selected the Barker  dress shoes  best suited for occasions and ceremonies.  A classic men's oxford brogue from the Creative collection and features in the Barker Icon Series celebrating 140 years of Northamptonshire village shoemaking history is the McClean. One of the most recognisable Barker shoe designs and admired by shoe enthusiasts from around the world, the McClean is made on the 443 last from premium calf leather with intricate suede or paisley laser detailing. The McClean is available in several colourways with the iconic Cedar Calf / Navy Suede remaining the most popular amongst good dressers, party goers and grooms A men's oxfords shoe style inspired by the McClean brogue that was introduced into the Barker The creat...

Within every gentleman's wardrobe, there are certain essentials that are seen as the foundations of dressing and offer timeless style no matter the occasion. Wardrobe essentials include a white t-shirt, the classic navy suit, smart dress shirts, a full purpose hoody and raw selvedge denim jeans. The following shoes are the must-have shoes for every man -  1. Oxfords When it comes to what you wear on your feet there are several shoe styles that cover all the bases from  dress shoes , everyday business professionals and the weekend casuals. The first shoe every man should have in his shoe rack is the classic black Oxford shoe, an essential style dating back to the era when the office dress code required a suit. The black toe cap Oxford is a true workhorse that can be worn at weddings, funerals or for special occasions and make for a great companion to any type of dark suit. . The only shoe style dressier than the classic toe cap Oxford would be a whole-cut which offers refined s...

A laceless menswear classic that should feature in every gentleman's wardrobe or shoe rack is the  slip-on loafer  but there are many variations that can make finding the best fitting loafer less straight forward than it may first appear.                                                                                                            The Barker guide to men’s loafers includes several popular slip-on styles from the Barker shoe range that feature in the Handcrafted, Creative and Professional collections to name a few. Within the prestigious Handcrafted collection, you’ll discover the Jevington loafer and Newborough tassel loafer. The Jevington is an F fitting Penny Loafer style made on the 478 last from...

  Definition of Brogue Shoe Though the term 'brogue' also refers to an Irish accent and other regional accents from the United Kingdom, a brogue for the fashionable man is a dress shoe that features the decorative element known as broguing. The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes broguing (brogue: ing - noun) as ornamentation of shoes employing heavy perforations and pinking. Therefore, it stands to reason that any shoe with perforations, whether it be an Oxford, Derby, whole cut, or a Budapester, is a brogue. The original brogues were rudimentary shoes made with untanned animal hide; their distinctive feature was a series of perforations and serrations (broguing) of each piece of leather that was used in their construction. The purpose of these perforations was to allow water to drain from the shoes. The brogue shoe is a style of low-heeled shoe or boot traditionally characterized by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforations and serration along the p...

The Barker shoe collection of handmade shoes consists of several collections including the Handcrafted, Professional, Creative and Country collections to name a few. Within each Barker collection of men’s and women’s Goodyear-welted shoes that are made in the Barker factory located in Earls Barton, Northampton you’ll discover timeless classics such as the Oxford shoe, full brogue, penny loafer and  Chelsea boot . Made from a variety of calf and grain leathers as well as soft suede’s the decision on colour is sometimes the hardest choice to make when choosing an English handmade shoe.                    While the variety of materials used to make a Barker shoe upper is extensive the ‘red or black’ decision generally comes down to black versus brown shoes. Both versatile colourways in their own right that are available in every Barker shoe style the classic black Oxford shoe from the Barker Professional collection is a wor...