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Casual lace-ups and boots have been a wardrobe staple for centuries, and are made to last. Even if you’re not in London, you can look at the part with Barker men’s brogue . Barker range includes models inspired by classic designs from the 1960s onwards, which are designed in modern materials such as canvas and suede . Whether you’re going for a smart urban look or prefer something more relaxed, we have a pair to match your personality and schedule. A classic men’s leather shoe in a sleek, streamlined design, the Engineer brogue is made with oiled nubuck leather and tumbled leather. It has a Goodyear welt construction, which means the upper and sole are heat-sealed and sewn together, so you don’t have to worry about them coming apart like you do with a stitch-down welt. The sole is super flexible for comfort (it bends in more places than most shoes), and is removable so it’s easy to repair or replace worn-out soles. What is a Brogue Shoe Brogue shoes , sometimes called wingtips, ar...

  Planning to get back to the work office following a long time of working at home requires a difference in dressing and perspective for a considerable lot of us. While the workplace changes back to a natural setting as will our day-by-day schedules which incorporate trading your home shoes for a couple of office shoes . As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, most of us will dress differently for work, whether it is a certain style, material, or shade. Oxford Shoes Close-lacing system oxford shoes with double leather outsole. An ideal choice for a professional appearance, these lace-up shoes combine traditional British elegance with comfort and high-quality style. The Goodyear welted construction of these shoes , which are handcrafted in one of Britain's oldest shoe factories, is renowned for its durability. Oxford shoes feature a closed lace-up front and are traditionally made from leather. The look of the oxford is very traditional, which tends to make them more formal than y...

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...

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...

  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...