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We are Loake
Loake is a footwear manufacturer founded in 1880 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, by brothers John, William and Thomas Loake. It focuses primarily on men’s shoes and boots and is known for footwear made using the Goodyear welt construction. The company has remained family-run since its founding, and its current collections include 1880 Classic, Professional, Design and Lifestyle. In addition to shoes made in England, it produces a wide range of footwear using multiple construction methods.

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2016
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1880 Export Grade
Footwear

A higher-tier line built on 1880, with greater precision in finishing

Developed as a higher-tier range built on Loake 1880, the brand’s official materials posit

Developed as a higher-tier range built on Loake 1880, the brand’s official materials position it as a line that maintains the same standards as the existing 1880 label while increasing manufacturing precision and attention to finishing details. It is characterized by selected calf leather and hand-finishing, and, in contrast to the traditional staples of 1880 Classic, represents the highest manufacturing standard among Loake’s ready-to-wear shoes.

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1880 Classic
Footwear

The core line for traditional British-made shoemaking

The core collection, named after the year Loake was founded, represents the brand’s tradit

The core collection, named after the year Loake was founded, represents the brand’s traditional Goodyear welt construction and British-made shoemaking. Centered on classic designs, high-quality calf leather, and production at a factory in Northamptonshire, it is positioned as the line that defines Loake’s tradition, distinct from Professional, which serves formal occasions; Design, with a more contemporary aesthetic; and the casual Lifestyle line.

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1880 Country
Footwear

A country line focused on outdoor practicality

A collection that applies Loake 1880’s traditional shoemaking techniques to footwear inten

A collection that applies Loake 1880’s traditional shoemaking techniques to footwear intended for wear in suburban and outdoor settings. The official product page presents it as a line of country-style shoes and boots combining storm welts with durable rubber soles. Its purpose differs from the dress-oriented staples of 1880 Classic and the business shoes of Professional, with an emphasis on outdoor practicality.

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Design
Footwear

A line focused on contemporary design and details

A collection built on Loake’s shoemaking and material quality, with more contemporary styl

A collection built on Loake’s shoemaking and material quality, with more contemporary styling and design features. Officially presented as a line offering a wide range of designs suited to occasions ranging from special events to everyday wear. Unlike 1880 Classic, which centers on traditional design, and Professional, which is aimed at business and formal wear, it serves demand for contemporary shapes and details.

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L1
Footwear

A line of business shoes with added comfort features

A shoe range developed by Loake that adds functional features, combining traditional shoe

A shoe range developed by Loake that adds functional features, combining traditional shoe designs with comfort elements such as shock-absorbing insoles, arch support, and flexible soles. Official information describes it as a line centered on formal business shoes, enhanced with features that provide a more casual feel when worn. It offers a comfort-focused alternative to 1880 Classic, which emphasizes traditional specifications.

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Lifestyle
Footwear

A line for casual everyday footwear

A casual line developed by Loake to complement its formal collections. It officially offer

A casual line developed by Loake to complement its formal collections. It officially offers versatile footwear for a wide range of outfits, including sneakers, driving shoes, boat shoes, and desert boots. It serves a different purpose from Professional and 1880 Classic, which focus on dress shoes, extending Loake’s shoemaking standards and attention to materials into everyday, relaxed styles.

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Professional
Beauty and cosmetics

A line for business and formal occasions

A line for business and special occasions that complements Loake’s formal collection. It i

A line for business and special occasions that complements Loake’s formal collection. It is officially presented as a range of sophisticated shoes that meet the needs of businesspeople and those working in urban settings. While 1880 Classic forms the core of traditional British shoemaking, Professional offers practical options to pair with workwear and formal attire, with a distinct purpose from Design and Lifestyle.

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