This is an excellent review. Most reviews don't concentrate so much on how long it takes to break in shoes/boots. I have a pair of Loake Pimlico's in calf also from their 1880 range. I only wear them occasionally and it took somewhere between 10 to 15 wears to break them in sufficiently to stop hurting. During that time I wore plasters around the main pain points to prevent further blisters. They are now superbly comfortable and my favourite boots.

I bought a pair of Burfords with the Dainite sole in Tan and wore them indoors for two days before wearing them to work, and they are super comfy. No break-in at all.

Lovely looking boot, love the brogue detail and the colour. I had a pair of boots (not loake) exactly this style way back in the early 80's, and they were referred to then as officers boots, they came in this tan colour and oxblood. This is such a classic boot, and I'm seriously wanting these in this colour.

Thank you so much for this review. I knew they were gonna be a bit of a tough break in, which put me off at first, but you still sold me. I went for the Danite sole though, as I prefer the rubber / pavement contact the than leather / pavement contact of standard welted shoes. Having worked in the City of London, where it's York Stone mostly, leather soles are like wearing roller skates, so it's off to get some plasters and then enjoy these beautiful country coots. Thank you again.

I've just ordered these in burgundy calf with the Dainite rubber soles and they look amazing, can't wait to get them.

It's an absolute must to work in a couple of layers of shoe cream before wear imo, and especially into the ankle where they don't move and wear in as easy. I also put them on a proper cobbler's shoe stretcher afterwards to force some in before wear. Really made breaking them in easier.

Hi Andy, very helpful video, bit the bullet and went for a pair of the Loake bedale boots with victory soles in Burgundy, quality of these is simply top drawer, good socks make a diffence with good boots, trying them on for size when buying in an afternoon is a good idea as your feet swell through the course of the day, leading to a more pleasing fit. Looking forward to seeing pt2, I like HJ commando 3000 socks for in my Loakes and never seem to get any problems, all the best of British John.

Got a pair of burford danites in burgundy, gorgeous hard wearing boot and even more so with a danite sole. Break in process was a tough one but very worth it. I also have to say, since i wore them daily, the ankle pain is a killer, was stuffing a soft material down there at one point to allow myself to walk in them.

I sooo want a pair of these. In my opinion, a pair of shoes should not hurt or cause blisters like this even straight out of the box. Perhaps the Last that these are manufactured on (the 204, F width, I think) don't suit your foot shape. You could try a boot that is made on The Penine Last, which is a little more generous and is a G width, maybe? I have a pair of The Glendale, which is manufactured on this Last. I never wear a pair of shoes straight out of the box. I put them on each evening for a week when relaxing at home, watch TV etc without walking around too much. I just let the shoes become accustomed to my feet. I recently bought a pair of Loake Deangate Chukka boots. Like yourself here, they were a bit stiff. During my week at home with them I applied Saphir Rejuvenate cream around the top cuff, which softened them up a bit. After a week of this and a nice polish for the first outing, they were nice and comfy. Just a minimum amount of pressure on the lower leg. Also while getting used to boots, you can choose to not tie up to the top eyelet. Tieing up one hole down from the top allows the top of the cuff to flex more as you walk about in the early days.

Appreciate the pain and blister for the great review. I often take a break of a day between wears to give my feet a break.

I am amazed that they make boots with a smooth sole. One of the main functions of boots is to be rugged, to be worn in any enviroment. Boots must have a serrated sole to be slip proof and provide better grip. Smooth sole boots are a contradiction in terms. My two cents.

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Bought a pair of these from Debenhams today in Black, I have put a neutral cream on them and i'll leave overnight in the hope it starts to soften them up, look & feel good quality though. Great video by the way. Cheers, Carl.

My Chesters left my feet in agony for a fair while, I got my self a shoe stretcher which helped no end. They are like slippers now.

They look fantastic

M&S are selling a very nice pair of goodyear welter tan boots on their website for £139. Closer to the Loake Bedale than the Burford. Not as nice as Loake 1880s obviously (upper is corrected grain leather) but great value for the price.

I have a pair and I agree that you have to spend the time to break them in. It too me about 2 months to ptoerly break mine in.

What I did was wear them a few hours a week for a couple of months then slowly increase ride time, if you want comfort out of the box and longevity try RM Williams comfort craftsman

get a pair of Cheaney Tweeds, £100 more but the Calf Leather they use is of a far superior grade than the hides Loakes use and they wear like slippers from day one...They are beautiful boots too!

wearing new leather boots whole day -- you must be a tough fellow :) I try to wear them only for short walks at the beginning, slowly breaking in.

If you wear your shoes, especially boots, indoors for 2 hours at a time indoors. The break in will be much easier. Not polishing the boots before going out for a party probably wouldn't be something I would do. But I tend to baby my shoes. Great video otherwise, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Please watch vids on how to break in boots before you buy these kind of quality boots. Also (in my opinion) the rubber sole is a much better, practical option. Remember to condition them (not cheap polish) and they last decades.

Two days in thick socks and mine were fine. Im a size 12 and weigh 17 1/2 stone, maybe bigger shoes under heavier weight break in quicker? Anyway, nice review of some damn fine boots.

Try Berghaus Supalite GTX pittard leather.

Still trying to brake them in 5 days so far have 2 pair of grensons archie and stanley sure they didnt take so long ill persevere.Thanks for reply.Mick.

Glad someone else took the pain so I know what I'm in for!

Отличные ботинки, хороший обзор, люблю обувь, у меня 36 пар, такие тоже куплю! Спасибо, мужик!

Can anyone advise whether to go for this in the leather sole, or for the one with dainite sole. I ask because I intend to buy a pair and want them to last absolutely for the longest time possible without needing an early re-sole. I live in a very humid, often rainy and very warm environment. I wonder if harsh city concrete and frequent thunderstorms would not be sensible for leather sole. But dainite does not seem quite as "true" or "classic" as the leather one. Any comments from experience?

They shouldnt hurt at all tbf

Your 30 day review stopped at day 8. Was there a part 2?

very nice, but they look a bit small for you?

Great review there mate i can tell yu the beadale is just as hard to break in.

Ive had a pair of these boots for 2 year! My Mrs bought me them for Christmas, Ive only been able to wear them half a dozen times as they really hurt my feet. But I shall persevere as I love them and of the cost!. Think I am just going to have to bit the bullet and break both the boots and the pain barrier! Any tips ?

Blister blistering blisters.!

I believe that the hallmark of a long lasting boot is that it takes longer to break in. The leather being tough.

I LOVE MINE

I have a pair of Burford II's, which presumably are very similar to these (mine are branded as Peal & Co., sold by Brooks Brothers). I wore them all day walking the other day, and by the end of the day, my smallest toes were killing me-the shape of the last where it tapers down jams them as the leather bends when I walk. My question is: Power through (hair dryer trick and shoe stretching perhaps?) and hope the leather will loosen enough to mold to my toes OR sell them and hope to come across a half size up? I got the normal size that I always buy in every shoe, and these don't feel like a half size too small in any other respect (plus Brooks has sold out of this shoe after it went on steep discount, so the likelihood of me finding a pair is slim to nil), so I'm torn on what to do. Any input? Great video, btw, want to see part 2.

great video !!

Great review! What music you djing ? Also how are these boots holding up after all these years?

Mink oil would of saved you a lot of pain. Niceboot. 👍

Are these true to size?

Hi, I have a question about the fit of leather boots. I have a new pair of Barker Harrisons that fit quite tight, I can't wiggle my toes at all. They don't hurt, just uncomfortable because my foot is rather restricted. Assuming I wear them everyday, will the leather soften enough and become more comfortable?

Always put polish on new footwear especially on high end products

Calf skin leather. supple..easier break in...less pain.

@3:43 It looks like you've scuffed the inside of the left boot.

Where did you get those yellow boot socks?

easy Way to break any natural leather down is to draw a hot bath and we're your boots in the bath, finish the bath and then keep them on your feet until they dry out when they are dry best part of a day. heat the boot gently with a hair dryer to open the grain and the cover the boot with leader balm it will absorb into the boot quickly,repeat the heat and leader balm until the leather grain is full then buff to the desired finish. one set of boots moulded to your foot and weather proof and supple. repeat leader balm monthly and thease boots will last for years.

Sweet..

Those are proper rag and bone man boots.

Sounds like you should have gone up half a size.

Definitely worth the blisters, bruisers and blood tho ey?

I would throw them out.

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Dont buy any boots unless they fit you properly?.... .fuck THE blisters!...sheesus!

Shtanishki to stremnie.

I hate boots that are broken in they look disgusting and creased