In 1880, the foundation stone of Barker Shoes was laid in a humble cottage in the heart of England's shoe manufacturing industry by an enterprising Northamptonshire boot maker, Arthur Barker.
When it comes non-leather sole alternatives that are hardwearing and long lasting Barker looks to English solesmith Dainite for a rubber that separates our feet from the surface.
For Autumn/Winter 2019 Barker invited Northampton-based photographer Ben Lloyd to visit our Earls Barton factory to capture the behind the scenes of our shoemaking process.
When it comes to living sustainably we’re constantly faced with daily decisions on how we can reduce, reuse and recycle. The Goodyear Welt allows for Barker shoes to be re-soled and prolong their lifespan.
