The Ultimate Men’s Dress Shoe Guide

The Ultimate Men’s Dress Shoe Guide

There are several clothing and footwear essentials everyman wardrobe should include, from the classic white shirt to a pair of denim jeans. When it comes to what to wear on your feet men’s shoe staples include clean white sneakers and a pair of formal dress shoes.
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Styled by Barker Japan

Styled by Barker Japan

As part of the exciting opening of the inaugural Barker Japan flagship store in Tokyo the GMT team have selected several Barker Japan exclusives...
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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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