Work shoes are unquestionably every gentleman’s wardrobe workhorses. Once they are laced up or slipped on they keep your feet protected from the commute, the working day to after office business meetings and dinners. Choosing a pair of leather work shoes isn’t a decision to take slightly as several factors must be considered including durability, versatility and comfort.
Investing in a handmade pair of dress shoes for men offers comfort and longevity but deciding on formal shoe style isn’t straight forward as there is a wide range of mens oxfords shoes, brogues and slip-on shoes to choose from when you want to look smart.
A timeless handmade shoe, the English brogue is a classic style worn throughout the years since originating in Ireland and Scotland. The brogue was made as an outdoor walking shoe from untanned hide and the hole punching allowed for water to drain from the shoes when worn in wet terrains such as a bog.
Preparing for your wedding day involves endless decision making between the happy couple but for the groom selecting his wedding day shoes is choice only the man himself can truly decide on. While mens wedding style can go from traditionally classic to alternatively creative the groom’s shoes has to match his suit with perfection. The style of formal shoes for weddings tend to be in the direction of the classic mens Oxford shoe, a popular mens shoe for formal wear that will serve you well both down the aisle and at other formal occasions thanks to their timeless style.
The Autumn / Winter 2019 season saw Barker welcome Northampton-based German documentary and editorial photographer Britta Burgstaller to our Earls Barton factory.