Loake Chester vs Barker Bailey

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Күн бұрын

Just because you asked…….
The differences between two very fine shoes from Barker Shoes, and Loake Shoemakers.
My thoughts, opinion and personal preferences, which by the way can be completely different to your own :-)

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@dressshoeguy 4 ай бұрын

I have the Chester’s in brown they are a really comfortable shoe I wear casually would love it in the polished tan you show in that video

@rockrunride 24 күн бұрын

I have a Grenson Archie. The broguing is oversized so it’s even more fashion forward than either of these two, but perfect for a smart social or business casual look

@Olyfrun 16 күн бұрын

Sounds beautiful! I do love Grensons

@Fousecek 11 ай бұрын

Could you compare Loake Sovergin vs Barker Pickering?

@johnmutton799 Жыл бұрын

Barker any day. They have heel grips in. The stitching down the back of Loake will cut your heels up!

@muzamalgujjar0013 Жыл бұрын

Elegant shoes

@adampitt1986 9 ай бұрын

Great video - anyone have any sizing advice on the Loake Chester? I'm a 9 on the capital last but apparently the 024 is larger to allow for a thick sock. I'll be wearing a thin/medium sock so should I size down? Thanks in advance!

@theshoemandoncaster 9 ай бұрын

Hi Adam, thank you for your question. First and regardless, the one way to be sure how well a shoe fits or not, is to try them on. No amount of information or advice can guarantee a perfect fit but I am always happy to try :-) Working with thousands of customers over the years, and considering all of the 'averages' I don't usually find customers needing to change sizes between the Capital Last and 024 Last. Some may find the 024 slightly more generous, but not enough to be able to change size. Hope this helps and if you require more help or information, please feel free to call me in store on 01302 360985 and I will be more than happy to help with a potential purchase of the Chester :-)

@MullyShaves 11 ай бұрын

Are you sure that’s the Bailey? I look at the Bailey on their website and the sole isn’t that thick and that back tab isn’t there. What am I missing? This video is only 5 months old. Did they change the design? Help, help!! I want that shoe in the video.

@theshoemandoncaster 11 ай бұрын

Hello Opie, than you for your comment. They are the Bailey for sure. For a very short time, Barker produced the 'Bailey 2' which didn't have the little pull tab on the top of the heel counter. There is now only the one version (Bailey) and it is made without the Pull Tab. The Sole thicknesses are the same though. Hope this helps :-)

@MullyShaves 11 ай бұрын

@@theshoemandoncasterThanks for that. As I type I’m watching your Barker Bailey Shoeday video where you explained the Bailey 1 and Bailey 2. Wonderful looking shoes there.

@byN91 5 ай бұрын

@@MullyShaves barker bailey is the real deal.

@edchristie4839 6 ай бұрын

I’ve a pair of the Bailey mark 1, excellent comfy shoe. Would recommend no worries? 👍

@byN91 5 ай бұрын

Agree

@Molach101 Жыл бұрын

I don't have the Loake Chester (yet) but I do have a pair of Loake Burfords on the same last and I think the shape of these shoes is a little bit smarter than the likes of Barker or even Trickers. The other aforementioned brands often have quite a distinct bump shape whereas Loakes on this last seem more chiselled

@UWI-Anna 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! Leaning towards Loake for Seattle WA weather.

@theshoemandoncaster 11 ай бұрын

Most definitely anything with a Rubber Sole would get my vote, winter or summer :-)

@byN91 Жыл бұрын

Very nice review!

@byN91 5 ай бұрын

Barker 460 last for Bailey, very comfortable almost no break in,

@Fush1234 10 ай бұрын

I’ve had terrible customer service experience from Barker. You wouldnt believe it

@FinsburyPhil 9 ай бұрын

For me, contrasting laces look like you're trying too hard. I've had a pair of Chesters for years and have worn them with both a smart and smart casual look. The older they get, the better they look if well looked after in my opinion.

@McElhinney65 6 ай бұрын

I have Chesters with leather soles in both tan and burgundy, love them.

@kenneth2118 6 ай бұрын

I’m considering Chester’s with leather sole for work in the summer. I have some Rivingtons but the crepe sole is wearing out quick. I’ve got some mahogany brogues (badminton), but I just think tan is a great summer colour.

@byN91 5 ай бұрын

Loake 1880 use compressed cardboard heel stack Barker Bailey , pure leather heelstacks

@markfletcher4984 5 ай бұрын

I'm thinking you may have been mis-informed N91.........Some models made by Loake and Barker actually use 'Leather Board' in Heel Stacks and Mid-Soles. Leather Board, is made up from waste leather cuttings that are ground, and mixed with a resin, which is then rolled into sheets, and cut for mid-soles and heel stacks. You are correct though, that the Heel Stack on the Barker model Bailey, is cut from the same leather they use for leather soles. That said.....everything made to a specification for a price, there is a reasonable gap now between the Loake Chester, and the higher priced Barker Bailey. There is a £66 (rrp) difference between the Chester and the Bailey now. Considering the actual finish of the shoes is virtually same or very similar, the difference in justification of price has to be found somewhere, and that is usually in the materials, in quality of the Upper, Lining, Insole, Mid-soles and Heel Stacks.

@byN91 5 ай бұрын

@@markfletcher4984thanks ,appreciate your clarification. Actually, I was wondering what is the insole made of. Yes, there are tiers of quality (reflected on price) with Barkers, just as loake

@StephenCowley001 10 ай бұрын

Leather soles are for people who get a car to work and walk around on linoleum or carpets all day. They wear out too quickly otherwise.

@rapidswgoh3632 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. I'm wondering what the Indian made Loake's are like for quality? I know they're probably not going to be as good as the English made ones but they seem to offer a lot for the entry level money. Any advice would be appreciated.

@wayneelliott7011 11 ай бұрын

The Indian made Loakes are poor quality. Avoid.

@carlmoulton5719 11 ай бұрын

They are not poor quality at all. For 99% of the general public they would be the best shoes they have ever owned.

@wayneelliott7011 11 ай бұрын

@@carlmoulton5719 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@wayneelliott7011 11 ай бұрын

@@carlmoulton5719 99% + of the general public don't care about quality shoes. Of the people I know that do care about quality shoes will tell you that the Indian made Loakes are not of a high quality.

@wayneelliott7011 11 ай бұрын

@rapidswgoh3632 The problem with the Indian made Loakes is they use a lower quality leather mostly corrected grain which will crease and even crack compared to a better quality Calf leather. If you are only using the shoes for an occasional wear then sure they will be better than purchasing a cheap cemented shoe. If you are going to be wearing a dress shoe a number of times a week, then my advice is to spend a bit more on a Goodyear welted Calf leather shoe. A Loake 1880 or Barker Duxford Oxford will be money well spent and you will get many more wears and a better looking shoe. I have heard there also some affordable ok quality shoes from Portugal & Spain, do a search. If you are wearing regularly you will need a few pair of shoes as they need to be rotated daily. Use shoe trees & clean & polish regularly and they will last years. Your cost per wear will be cheaper over time than a lesser quality shoe.