When looking to invest in a pair of comfortable Goodyear welted shoes you’ll often find yourself browsing Derby shoes as their open lacing system fits many foot shapes. The construction of a Derby shoe includes the closing panels being sewn on top of the vamp to give the shoe a solid appearance and more room for a higher instep when compared to an Oxford shoe, the Derby’s main counterpart.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a unprecedented effect on our daily lives and continues to cause significant changes to our personal life and livelihood. Many businesses have discovered benefits in the workforce operating with home but what does this mean for the footwear industry? The long-standing tradition of suiting with formal or dress shoes as the standard of professional attire is being reconsidered with business casual and relaxed elegance going from strength to strength.
Barker is excited to announce the opening of our first flagship store in Tokyo, Japan as part of our 140th anniversary celebrations. Located on Aoyama Kotto Street...
