Loake - traditional English shoes, which are bought in 50 countries around the world, and in the UK itself it is even delivered to the Royal Court of Her Majesty. In general, the factory produces shoes for men, the female Loake line is represented by several models of conservative shoes and shoes.
History of the brand development
It all started with the family business of the three brothers, organized in 1894. During the First World War, the factory sewed army footwear - including, for Russian soldiers. Military boots in large numbers were produced here and in the Second World War.
In 1945, the Loake brand was finally registered, the company returned to the production of traditional footwear and began to conquer markets around the world.
In 2007, the brand received a royal guarantee, meaning that the company has been supplying goods or services for royalty to Britain for more than five years.
The first factory store opened in the capital of England in 2011.
Today's Day
Now Loake produces several types of shoes:
- shoes for men and women (women's, though, outwardly very similar to men's);
- Shoes (including demi-season and winter) - also for both sexes, similar in appearance;
- Oxford ;
- brogi;
- Lofer, which Loake produces in two versions: with brushes and with a cut jumper;
- Derby;
- moccasins of different kinds.
Production is organized in Britain and India. Some of its stages are still done by hand, which provides high quality shoes, shoes and other shoes Loake. As stated on the official website, each pair is prepared by 130 masters for up to eight weeks.
The color scale is classical: black, red, different shades of brown, tobacco. As a raw material, veal leather is chosen - smooth and suede.
Why appreciate the English shoes Loake?
The products of this brand are loved, first of all, for quality and fidelity to traditions. And for the fact that Loake shoes manufactured in India - one of the most budgetary options, manufactured using Goodyear Welted technology. This is the way to connect the top of the shoe and its sole through a welt (special leather strip). It is believed that such shoes - more durable, besides, if necessary, it is easier and cheaper to replace the sole without damaging the top.
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