Several Steps to Select the Ideal Men’s Wedding Shoes

Several Steps to Select the Ideal Men’s Wedding Shoes

Getting ready for your wedding day generally requires multifaceted preparation and strict time keeping to ensure completion ahead of the big day. While there are the obvious decisions to make such as the type of wedding, wedding venue, accommodation and travel, one of the most important choices for the groom (after the wedding ring) is what to wear?
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SHOE POLISHING: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

SHOE POLISHING: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Owning a handmade pair of Goodyear welted shoes by an English shoemaker such as Barker shoes is a wise investment as men’s handmade shoes are well made using the finest materials and can be refurbished in the future because of the welted shoemaking process. Alongside investing hard-earned money in handmade shoes it’s advised to spend a considerable amount of time and effort caring for your shoes as this will make all the difference in the longevity of the shoes.   Caring for your shoes starts with how often you wear them? It is advised to wear your handmade shoes on...

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Barker Tokyo Store Now Open

Barker Tokyo Store Now Open

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...
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LAST Special Issue: ISETAN Shoe Expo 2020

LAST Special Issue: ISETAN Shoe Expo 2020

Barker features in the latest issue of LAST Magazine Japan which sees the publication collaborate with Japanese retailer ISETAN for their "Shoe Expo 2020".
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How To Make Your Barker Shoes Last Longer

How To Make Your Barker Shoes Last Longer

There are several ways to make your leather shoes last longer starting with how often you wear them, by rotating your leather shoes it allows each pair to fully dry out after wear and will in turn last longer.  Where you keep your leather shoes also makes a difference as gravity, humidity and aridity can affect how long your leather shoes last, therefore is important to keep your shoes in a dry space to avoid dampness.
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