Great to see old school foot wear very smart and look very well made , Nothing worse seeing old boys like me (68) in trainers . I will be trying a pair of these . Ride Safe .

Loakes are a Great entry point to well made shoes / boots.

Cobblers !!!! What a pun at 0704 am,nearly spilt my coffee,glad you sound better today.😂😂❤

I've had a pair of these for two years and they are my go to boot for motorcycle touring. They've gone through two winters and they are still going strong. They are not too expensive, but try a pair of R M Williams which are on another level all together.

Legendary is right. I'm 53 now and have had at least one pair of Loake's in my cupboard for 30 years, my current pair of Bedales are still going strong having lasted the second half of that time. They're coming back to Blighty with me later in the year because I don't trust anyone in NZ to resole them properly (same with my Barbour Trooper jacker as it happens).

I swear by English brogue boots and shoe's for that matter. I'll die in a quality pair of sturdy boots. And my 13 year old son now appreciates a well made brogue boot.

I've been wearing Loake boots exclusively for decades and they make great motorcycle boots. I wore a pair, which were already a few years old, when I rode from Sussex to Nordkapp in the artic circle a few years back. Whilst now retired they're still in one piece and wearable.

l own a pair of Loake dress shoes. l bought them, ..(at great expense for the time).., in the early eighties...They are without doubt the most 'comfy' shoes i've ever owned...Plus as you say, superbly made. They have been re-soled/heeled twice. The last time, here in Spain...Spanish Cobbler said Muy Buenos Zapatos...praise indeed, form a native of Elche. The boots you are wearing cost in the region of 420€ here in Spain.... You do indeed get what you pay for..

Thank you Stuart! Those are absolutely exquisite boots! Not sure they'd be proper for our long distances here in the states, but in the cities, absolutely! I've wanted classic footwear like these for some time, and truth be told, they're no more expensive than other quality motorcycling boots, except that these come with "class", rather than a simple utilitarian bit of footwear.

Glad to hear you like Loake footwear. I’ve been a customer of theirs for a little over a decade now, and have found them to be superb.

You're styling Stuart. Nice and refreshing to see a well dressed motorcyclists gentleman.

Good to see you Stuart. I’ve had a pair of these for many years in the lighter tanned leather colourway. I recall one boot was a bitch to wear in around the ankle for some reason. I wore them for many years when I worked on my feet all day in a wine shop covering many miles up and down the cellar stairs lugging cases of claret in owc’s for the Belgravia’s wealthy residents. They now only make an annual appearance on DGR day. I live in Redwing boots now, ride in a pair of Thorogood boots and have recently bought a pair of Revitt GTX Discovery boots for longer rides and when I’m touring. I’m off to Alnwick to ride the roads of Northumberland this weekend with TeapotOnes Clan meet. Have a great bank holiday. I’m still enjoying your channel especially the Triumph content.

I recently found a photo of me sitting on my 1938 Velocette KSS. The photo dates from 1968, when I was 18, and I was amused to see my choice of riding gear at the time: suede desert boots, grey flannel trousers and a thin nylon jacket. High quality English shoes and boots just get more beautiful and comfortable with age, if looked after the way you look after yours. I bought a pair of Crockett & Jones “Coniston” boots 26 years ago, and I sent them back to the factory to be re-soled for the first time last November. I also bought a pair of C&J tan brogue boots several years ago, and I have no doubt that I’ll be gone before THEY need to be re-soled. I wear a 1950 Omega watch that my wife bought me for my 60th birthday, and I use film and plate cameras from the 1920s through to the early 1980s. I get great pleasure from using a beautifully engineered and finished mechanical object which performs as well as it did decades ago.

It's great to see, something British made to our old quality.

Tbh I wish some British shoemakers would make some proper boots designed specifically for riding a motorbike. Full grain greased leather, a gusseted tongue, storm welt construction and something that comes further up the calf and with some decent ankle support. Something like a smarter version of the Altberg Hogg boots but without the waterproof membrane would do me. Fully with you in trying to buy British goods, or at the very least buying goods from companies where I know an adult making a proper wage will have made them!

Yet again a great vidio we should al be proud of genuine British craftsmanshipand giving you the chance to repair, not throw into bin reg David

Thanks for the quick response Stu, I thought they were Loake but wasn't sure. Them are beauty's!!! Have some very similar but are black and rare by Red Wings. Cheers!!!

Loakes and churches are the boots and shoes I own. Excellent footwear.

Upvoted and subscribed Greetings from Kanada

How Stewart, can you not crack a smile while owning the happiest little bike in the world? ❤😂 Gary

Brilliant video as always Stuart and those are a mighty fine looking pair of stylish boots 😃👍🏻👍🏻

Couldn't agree more, Stuart. There's nothing like a pair of English hand made shoes. I have a good number of Loakes in my collection but for bike boots I went to Motolegends and bought a pair of their Tricker's, having recently visited the Tricker's factory. Happily, despite being insanely expensive, I was able to buy them on interest free credit which made the man maths totally viable! 😂

I will be looking to purchase some, if I can, when I next need some boots as I want to support British industry. It's slightly different but I purchased some hand made leather slippers recently. They are really good quality and the most comfortable things I have ever worn, and a bargain at £25!

Brilliant video 👍

Great looking boots Stu and glad I don't have to worry about a visit from the attack kittens

In my 33 year career, I only ever wore loakes, felt like slippers once broken in. Never ached, never.

What are you doing to me Stuart? I have always worn clothes that i like and never followed fashion and now you are fast becoming a fashion icon for me! 😲🤣🤣 Great video, i will have to take a look at those boots on their site.. 👍

Nice boots. Same problems in the US. But, on the work boots front, we continue to have a very active group of makers out in the pacific northwest. The Loake Bedale's are gorgeous.

Thanks 👍

Hi Stu, we have a Loakes outlet near to me in Market Harborough. I intend purchasing a pair this year as a treat to myself. Your correct regarding the original design of brogues with the holes. I do have numerous pairs of Goodyear welted soled handmade boots and shoes. But no Loakes...yet.

These are gorgeous boots.

Ive got the very same Bedale boots from Loake but mine are in the dark brown waxed suede, which i felt would work better on a bike than the fancy standard leather option

Have these in wax finish. I have a heel toe changer these days, so easy to get used to.

I like the moc toe from Tripp Machine you recommended, I may have to try a pair of these. Sorry to hear you are losing subscribers, I'm still watching and enjoying! Keep 'em coming Stuart.

Good morning Stu. Hope you’re feeling better now? Those boots do look the business. I can see why people ask about them.

Hi, would be interested to see more RE (350) maintenance videos. Specifically about checking/ changing break pads, break fluids, axle greasing etc. Things that should be done per the periodic maintenance schedule as many of us try to do it ourselves. Many thanks

Hello Stuart. Now there is a smart pair of Brothel Creepers. ETTO, i purchase my boots from William Lennon in the Peak District. Stumbled across them by chance when searching for hob nailed boots about a decade ago. I purchased a pair of boots ( all made to order) from them and have ever since. Good sturdy footwear for work and church. Check them out Stu. Keep up the good work 👍

Hey Stu from Australia Great vid mate.

Some great camera angles there Stu! Lovely boots! I'd be interested in your view of Lanx boots too (if you've looked at them).

I fully support that we need to buy good products like Loake and not Chinese throw away goods. I live in Denmark and must pay the Custom fee. You should have stayed in EU :-)

Nice boot and do wear them. The only but is the laces could be a problem and has been once don't think I need to explain.😅😅😅

Got my bootlace caught on footrest once while pulling up & trying to put my foot down, never again.

Just in time for the Distinguished Gentlemens Ride on 19th May. If you ride a bike time to sign up, have a fantastic day and raise money for mens health. Dont miss it, you'll regret it if you do.

Hey don't threaten me with a good time, go ahead and send me kitty 😁

Lawrence of Arabia style, cool!

Loake makes some of the best shoes in the world. Their 1880 series are made in the UK; other series are made in India and other cheap places, and I am told that the quality of those lines has drifted downward. It may be that boots that leave your feet sweaty have plastic in them Leather is breathable, lets the sweat out. Plastic does not. I hope you are using shoe care products on those wonderful boots. They will extend the life of the boots greatly. The masters at shoe care are using Saphit which is made in France. I do four steps. Renovateur adds oils and natural lubricants to the boot ensuring that the leather does not dry out and crack. Shoe polish cream continues this but adds color. It has more pigment than shoe polish. Then shoe polish which adds waxes, protecting the boot from water and wetness. If you want to go another step, I use Saphir's Mirror Gloss to put a mirror shine on the toecap. There are videos out on all this. My sense is that the UK makes the best shoes and boots in the world. Where I am in the US, we have Allen Edmonds which is extremely good, but not up to the UK's best. Congratulations on having a great pair of boots. With proper care and an occasional resoling, they should last you for the rest of your life. You could be buried in them!

Hi Stuart, Many thanks for the informative review. I have now also purchased a pair of Bedales, partly because I also want to wear them as motorcycle boots. I noticed that you are using a "rocker" type gear shifter, which obviously doesn't put much pressure on the toes when changing up gears as a regular gear shifter. I'm wondering whether or not the toes will wear out more quickly. What do you think ? Once again many thanks for your video..and indeed for all your videos. I am an avid and regular viewer (Subscriber) to your Channel. Cheers, Tim

I’ve got a pair and they are fantastic. They really suit my interceptor, but my only fault is they weigh a ton. It’s a real workout when wearing them. A quality product nonetheless and they will last a long time.

Nice boots , and loake are cheaper than many other British brands , I own a few pairs .

Can I get the attack kittens anyway!? So cute! LOL Your content is fantastic as always. The crack is 90 or whatever that saying is… thanks

Who the hell is that handsome machine of a man at the beginning of your videos..

You can judge a man by what he puts on his feet

I have two pairs of Loake shoes and though expensive are top quality.

Have you also considered Altberg boots?

Agreed, most mass produced boots are of poor quality. Wolverine is a popular brand in the US, and they're glued together. Hard to find anything made well here for less than $250usd, and plan on waiting months if you wear a EEE width. You should also try out some quality, merino blend boot-length socks. There are some real high tech socks out there (Darn Tough, Grip6), worth a look.

Nice super footwear but unfortunately. Having tried one I cant stand the heel toe changer on my classic So wrecking the uppers on a toe changer is not on my radar.

Hi Stuart! I’ve been eyeing a crashbar for a while now for the sole purpose of being able to stretch my leg evey once in a while due go knee injuries. Would you say you can safely do that with this crashbar? I like the shoes! ❤🎉

Do they make small and wide sizes? I'd kill for a pair of those.

I'm unsubscribing Stuart, I want a visit from the attack kittens. 😂

Hello Stuart, I'm retired now, but I used to work in an office, these boots would have been just the thing for commuting to and from the office - Summer time only though - a quick brush up whilst making a coffee and away you go. Cheers Keith

very smart footwear. i have a 2023 T120 Black and am looking for the heel -toe shifter and wider foot pegs ( like those in the video). Have you seen any? This is Mike from western Canada

Willow ❤❤❤

Greetings from South Carolina! Do you climb chimneys for a living? Because you sound just like Fred Dibnah.

Interrsted in a pair of these loaks but im not quite sure of the colour you have .. are they Burgundy / oxblood or could they be Brown?

I am defo NOT a gentleman, probably more of an old hooligan. But I do appreciate a nice boot.

loake vs trickers?

How much 😮

Regrettably not available in my normal size 14.

Those boots looooks nice, would like to get a pair, but they are probably not available in Norway.

My great grandad, a cobbler, came here to Australia in 1912, hung out his shingle in Brisbane city, then went back for the war in 1914. Northampton is the centre of the English men’s shoe trade and Loake, Alfred Sargent, Cheaney, and Crockett and Jones all make outstanding Goodyear welted shoes.

I have a pair in burnished tan "nice". Don't think you will be disappointed. More an investment than a purchase. If you come across any Horween Chromexcel from Loake, grab them while you can.

Loakes , are they still going? Are they still in Kettering? I am 82 years old, and still have 3 pairs of shoes, still very wearable! They must be 60 years old! 😅

Very nice boots

A very hansom short boot (AKA brogan, chukka, paddock shoe, Jefferson bootee, Etc.). For me, your boots are too fine and way too upscale for my kind of use. I wear Doc Martin's in the same style but in plane full grain leather that I can roughly use and not feel I'm damaging them or their finish. If I'd take a fall, I'm sure your boots would protect my feet as well as any others, but what a shame to ruin such works of art.

£278 ?? ... Nice though .

Unsubscribed........now send me the attack kittens. 😝 p.s. agree that we should be buying UK goods - especially as I'm in Northants, home of our boot & shoe industry. At the price though, I wouldn't use these with a normal gear change.......

Lovely mearle collie! We have recently gained a collie bitch from a sheep farmer in Dorset. Last time I took on a puppy was 30 odd years ago. It didn't seem that hard then ! She is lovely and such a joy to watch growing up but she had me up at 12.30, 2.30 and 6am this morning! Love the boots too. like you I care for my boots and I have a pair of steel toe capped black boots that I bought at Camden Market in the 1980's before the place got super trendy and a tourist attraction and the quality of items for sale went right down. My late dad always said you pay for what you get . Support local businesses.