Styled By You: A showcase of our shoes in action

Styled By You: A showcase of our shoes in action

At Barker Shoes we love seeing how our customers style our shoes. From our designers desk to our factory floor, we follow each shoes journey before it reaches our shelves ready for you to style. Our footwear finds its home in various different wardrobes, from classic outfits to modern style, and we are thrilled to see Michal, Mandy and Marek showcase their unique fashion with our distinct handcrafted shoes.   Michal styling our Orkney Cherry Grain Chukka Boots   Michal effortlessly wears our Orkney Chukka Boots with style and a touch of practicality. Combining a flat cap, a light blue...

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Inside our Northamptonshire shoe factory

Inside our Northamptonshire shoe factory

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Barker Shoes? Well, let's take a stroll through our factory – it's the heartbeat of our HQ and the birthplace of every pair you love.   Back in 1987, we built a shiny new factory right here in Earls Barton. Crafted from local Northamptonshire brick and stone, it's a jewel in the crown of European footwear factories.     Tucked away in our 4.5-acre landscaped home at the heart of our village, it's only a stone’s throw from our original 1880 site. We're right in the middle of the...

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Essential footwear for the colder months

Essential footwear for the colder months

That magical time of year when the leaves turn amber and the air gets that distinct crispness is just around the corner. Are you ready to trade your loafers for cosy layers and boots? Let's dive into the world of autumn footwear…As we inch closer to September, that familiar feeling of autumn anticipation starts to build up. It's like a subtle nudge from nature, reminding us that change is in the air. And with the change in season comes the perfect opportunity to switch up your wardrobe and, of course, our footwear choices. As autumn approaches, we find ourselves drawn...

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Wat maakt een brogue tot een brogue?

Wat maakt een brogue tot een brogue?

Northampton staat over de hele wereld bekend om zijn schoenmakerij-erfgoed met Engelse schoenmakers zoals Barker, Grenson, Loake en Trickers die al meer dan een eeuw Goodyear-welted-schoenen blijven maken. Een tijdloze schoenenstijl die synoniem is met het graafschap Northamptonshire is de Brogue, een icoon met gaten dat in de loop der jaren het archetyp is geworden al Engelse schoen.
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Wat u moet weten over derbyschoenen | Barker-schoenen

Wat u moet weten over derbyschoenen | Barker-schoenen

In de wereld van herenkleding zijn er garderobe essentials die los staan van de steeds veranderende modetrends die seizoen na seizoen wispelturig blijven. Ondanks de cyclische trends in de mode, is het belang van stijl duidelijk en zijn er tijdloze klassiekers die nooit naar de achterkant van de kledingkast zullen worden gegooid, waaronder het klassieke overhemd met knopen, de zelfkant-denimjeans en de witte tennisschoenen.  
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