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LOAKE 1880 SHOE REVIEW - CADOGAN SEMI-BROGUES
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Күн бұрынLoake is a tried and tested shoe manufacturer that has been in existence since 1880 and is still in family ownership after passing down many generations of the Loake family, who seek to embrace innovation and new practices, whilst still maintaining the touches of tradition and heritage that has brought the company so many customers over the decades.
In this video we showcase the Loake 1880 Cadogan semi-brogue, a very capable and simple shoe, that is steeped in the tradition of a mens Oxford shoe which has been embellished with a small amount of broguing at the toe-cap.
We take this opportunity to discuss the wider Loake brand and where we feel it may sit within a classic chap's wardrobe.
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@Beaver.17 3 жыл бұрын
Not many videos of people keeping the camera on a single pair of shoes for 20 minutes are worth watching. Very thorough and captivating review. Well done.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - we have now evolved since that video and the shoes get less screen time, but we still love them!
@couscous4096 3 жыл бұрын
Aprox 3 yrs ago I bought a pair of 1880 "Edward" Brogues, Tan coloured. I wore them once, very briefly and put them away because I decided I did not like the colour. I recently came across your video guides and was impressed at the way you showed how to change the colour of the leather using creams and polishes. Lacking the confidence to do it myself I contacted Loakes directly and spoke to a lovely helpful lady. Upshot was I sent them off with a printed posting certificate requesting a mahogany colour. 2 weeks later they were returned with a mahogany finish as requested. No cost whatsoever to me including postage. Thanks to you and your helpful guides Saphir creams and polishes are now my "weapons of choice" to maintain and enhance them.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
That is a great story and stands as testament to the value they place on customer service. Thanks a lot for sharing, brought a tear to my eye (as a long time Loake fan).
@surinderjitsingh8954 3 жыл бұрын
Thomas, John and William, what a formidable Britannic trio
@MrChippinator Жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of Loake chukkas while in the UK, really nice shoes. I have owned Allen Edmonds which are American shoes around the same price, Loake uses much thicker leather and the build quality just feels a touch better. When it comes to the 1880s, they are the best value for money shoes available.
@TheChapsGuide Жыл бұрын
1880s are certainly one of the best levels of dress shoe you can obtain at the price point offered.
@ZoomZoom-ng6sn 10 ай бұрын
Loake 1880. Beautiful shoes. Wearing shoes like those just enhances your life to be more interesting.
@TheChapsGuide 10 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@marceloclemente7419 Жыл бұрын
Very nice review. I usually polish the sole of my shoes, both leather and rubber.
@steemdup 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Ash, thank you for explaining the difference between a brogue, and an oxford mens shoe.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@azlansharom7011 4 жыл бұрын
Ash, I just received by Cadogans from the Loake Factory Store (Mahogany). It was *soft as butter*! 😳 Really didn't expect that. If you can recall 3 years back, were yours well supple too out of the box? If so, that really says a lot for the Loake 1880 range. If not, then perhaps mine were returns and the prior purchaser had lathered them in leather cream before sending them back! 😄
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Azian, My Cadogans were and remain a great and soft leather shoe. I think the calfskin leather is of a great quality and this contributes to the softness qualities of the shoe considerably. Well done on your purchase, you should get many years of outstanding service from your Loakes - Mine still look like new today, some 4-years down the road. Best regards, Ash
@MisterBurtonshaw 4 жыл бұрын
Great review, the mahogany variant is a stunner.
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
They have taken a very nice colour indeed. I added some patina by applying dark brown cream, which has accented the joins in the leather wonderfully.
@drnickyp 2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly agree with the merits of Loake, as a student in the early 90s when I couldn’t afford old school Church (before the early terrors of the Prada buyout), Loake was my go to brand, and I still have a few pairs knocking around from that era and can attest to the fact that they have lasted extremely well with good care 👍🏻 There used to be another brand, Jones the Bootmaker which I used to rate between Loake and Church, but God alone knows what’s happened to them? They’re still about (and also have a shop on Jermyn Street) but they seem to have lost their edge with poor quality cheap shoes now made on the continent and unlike the admirable Loake, I wouldn’t touch them now with a barge pole! Just for future reference, London’s Jermyn Street is pronounced “Jer-Min”, not “Germain”.
@TK-di1xg 3 жыл бұрын
The shoes in the video are made of very good leather. The way to polish is also very nice！ Loake and Barker are not widely distributed because fashionable people in Japan like Edward Green and Church. However, I like the high-end lines of Loake and Barker because they are very well made.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
Loake (1880 range) offer remarkable value for money. Good construction and solid performers.
@ianarn 4 жыл бұрын
Loake1880 seem better value than the Church’s offering. More affordable than both Crockett and Jones and Cheaney whom I consider the best value for those who cannot Edward Green prices. Another great review. I’ll have to try out Loake 1880.
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
Ian Arnold Loake 1880 are a good deal if you are looking for a decent shoe at a good price. But they are not quite the same level as Church or C & J. I visited the Cheaney factory yesterday by coincidence, as I was passing through Desborough in Northants. Their factory shop is a treasure trove of excellence at great prices. I didn’t buy anything - but that was only because I couldn’t think of an excuse to tell the wife.
@howardyarnold3133 3 жыл бұрын
So..i have prs of Loake, which do offer to date good value for money products. But up there with Cheaney, Barker, Alfred Sargent, etc.
@guitarplayer5611 3 жыл бұрын
I am considering Loake brogue boots. I have a pair of their brown leather Bannister trainers. When dressing casual with trainers, they add a bit of style to a casual dress style. They are however Made in Portugal, but I am OK with that for a smart looking trainer.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
With Loake, stick to the 1880 range - British made and superb quality (good ebay prices available too).
@derrells123 3 жыл бұрын
A very fine review. First time watching. Subscribed.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@dechalertsumitkul8066 4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 pairs of Loake. Great price and great quality.
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear
@jonathancarr1887 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a pair of these in black, but in a derby and leather sole. Off the Vinted site. As new, hardly worn. £20!
@GrimReaper-qs8do 3 жыл бұрын
Great review.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@McElhinney65 4 жыл бұрын
I would encourage you to use a brand new Stanley knife blade to gently scrape the polish from the area between the toe box and the laces then feed it with Saphir cream. It needs to be kept supple and the lack of shine exaggerates the look of the bulled toecap.
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
Storming idea-I'll give it a try.Thanks for the tip.
@McElhinney65 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheChapsGuide People talk about using acetone or Renomat cream but that's fraught with risk, you're putting all sorts of nasties into the leather. If you're very gentle and use a new blade which you "drag" at an acute angle you can remove old wax polish without risk of damaging the leather.
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
I normally use Reno Mat and have found this to be a good stripper, although I am always very careful to immediately cleanse the leather thoroughly with saddle soap after I use removed the polish build-up. It has not presented any issues to date, but I fully agree with your sentiment. Use as few foreign substances as possible on the leather to keep it in tip top shape.
@up3371 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, will consider loakes in future. One comment: they are 270 deg. Gy welted, aren’t they?
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
I believe they are 360GW, the product videos showing construction of the items on the Loake website strongly seem to confirm this.
@wurgerbricks 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChapsGuide They are definitely 270 degrees, there are no stitches around heel, only country styles uses 360 in UK.
@vim1471 4 жыл бұрын
What colour polish do you use on the mahogany shoes ? Do you do anything special to get that darkening effect on the brouging and stitching area ?
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
Hello, I generally use Saphir Pommadier Cream Polish in medium brown on these shoes, with occasional applications of dark brown to get that antiquing-effect of patina around the seams and brogue areas. You can easily play about with darker colours to get the look you are aiming for. There is also no need to worry, as the cream polish can easily be removed if the colour is not to your choice as its only pigmentation and will not impart any permanent dyeing of the leather (only alcohol based dyes especially designed to do tht will change the colour permanently.
@vikaskumarsinha1127 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Ash (Elegant Chap), Thanks for sharing a well organized and detailed review, exactly what I was looking for. Since you have rich experience with quality dress shoes, I have few queries. 1. Is the upper of these 1880 series made up of full grain calf skin? 2. How is the quality compared to Allen Edmonds (or AE segment shoes) I live in Singapore and here I can get Loake shoes at few stores however getting AE at stores is not possible here. And since I am new to dress shoes, will not be able to spot the leather quality. Additionally, please share your recommendations of brands offering similar/better quality in similar price range. Thanks again for the good work and these videos. Take Care and Stay Safe.
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, good to hear from you. the 1880 grade of Loake shoes are all top quality calf leather and manufactured in the UK. They are a favourite of mine as their price is quite reasonable compared to some of the big Northampton brands (Church, Crockett & Jones, etc.) I would compare Loake 1880 to Allen Edmonds, although I've never owned a pair of AE for a full life-cycle as they are rare in the UK (although they sell here via their online site) but they are comparatively expensive. I would look towards Carmina (Spanish) or Meermoin (Spanish) as good, mid-level price options. Great shoes at modest prices. Good luck.
@vikaskumarsinha1127 3 жыл бұрын
The Chap's Guide Thanks Sir for your response, highly appreciate your efforts, will look into the suggestions you made. Thanks again and have a great time ahead 👍
@jonathonshanecrawford1840 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ash! I have brogues, but they are the cheap versions, around £10-15 _($20-25 NZ)._ I am looking at the *Loake 200B $470* (NZ) (£232). Yes they are not 1880 shoe _(made in the UK),_ however the 200B is made in India, with top/corrected grain. Are they any good for a chap with a limited budget? I have a pair of Black capped Oxfords and I have no idea who and where they were made, they could be a knock off AKA made in China with cheap leather (genuine), may be valued at retail for about $200 (£100)...
@TheChapsGuide Жыл бұрын
The lower tiet Loake models (i.e not 1880), are OK if you cannot stretch to the 1880 versions. But personally, I would go second hand and hunt through Ebay to find a nice pair of the 1880s model of your preference. I have used this method to find many of my own shoe collection.
@jonathonshanecrawford1840 Жыл бұрын
@@TheChapsGuide I agree, second hand, as Loake 1880 is about $600 (NZ). A bit of dettol and water, should kill any bacteria?
@stevenrobertson7643 3 жыл бұрын
@The Chap's Guide. Thanks for your enjoyable and informative reviews, Ash. Aberdare Boys Grammar School boy here. I read somewhere that the leather used in the 1880 range is also sourced in India. Do you know if that is the case?
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear from another Aberdare survivor. I'm not sure about the origins of the Loake leather, I suspect it is sourced from overseas due to the price-point that Loake are able to achieve, but that should not detract from the quality. Not much leather is still tanned here in the UK and India is fast becoming a centre for shoe making excellence.
@stevenrobertson7643 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChapsGuide Thank you, Ash. Makes sense. Can you tell much of a difference in the quality between Loake's 1880 Export range and Church's Custom Grade? On a separate subject I bought a pair of Loake Bedale boots this week on line from Loake's factory shop for a bargain price of £108 and my small left toe is up against the leather. Just wondering if the leather will give as I wear them?
@alexpearson8481 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you. Are the 1880s make entirely in England? Are the uppers made elsewhere?
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I can't vouch for the origins of the leather itself, but I know that all the 1880 line shoes/boots are entirely constructed in Kettering in England. In fact, some of the Shoemakers range are also made there, at least all the Goodyear welted shoes/boots are made there.
@timnguyen1798 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your shoe trees from?
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
All info you need here:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/breooNCUv9qUpIU.html
@mehdi6797 2 жыл бұрын
Please a question,,, Any difference between Cadogan and Aldwych ??
@TheChapsGuide 2 жыл бұрын
More broguing on the Aldwych
@mehdi6797 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChapsGuide what do you mean more broguing ??!
@hailubedane530 3 жыл бұрын
Hello ash where can I purchase the brush you were using on your show?
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
I bought that from a cobblers shop situated in Lower Marsh Street in South London for a remarkable £16. He still has then in stock if you are ever passing through London - well worth the diversion.
@roberts6792 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've just bought very lightly worn (actually look brand new to me) Loakes Cadogan on eBay for 55£. I wanted to know more about the shoes, but there is very little info about them, actually there is no mention of their existence at the official website. What's more, the ones I bought are in tan colour, which I wasn't able to find at all. Can you give me a little insight on them? I already have experience with 1880 line (owning Aldwych and Chester). Thanks
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, I've owned a few pairs of Cadogans for a few years now. They were discontinued from the Loake range about 18-months ago after a run of a few years. Loake frequently only run shoe lines for a few years then retire them and bring a similar new model out. Its an unusual strategy and even confuses the staff in my local Loake boutique, as they often retire very popular shoes, which are selling extremely well. The Cadogan is a very solid Loake shoe, I believe the original price was around £250. I have 2 pairs (as seen in my video) with Dainite soles.I have found them to be excellent and very functional shoes, no complaints after many miles of use. If you own a pair of the Aldwych and Chester Loakes there will be no surprises for you in these shoes. I hope that you enjoy them in good health. Best regards, Ash
@solarikrobert 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheChapsGuide Thank you very much for a quick reply and a nice insight into Loake's business strategy, it is indeed strange, especially considering how conservative their range generally is. Looking at their 1880 range now tho, there is not many styles, I think they might have decided to shrink the range to make it less confusing and dumping Cadogan would then make sense, considering it is basically the same as Aldwych except for the broguing (and the little flap at the top of the vamp, I've always wondered whether it has a name and some interesting story, any idea?). If you look at Barker's range, which is a mess, I think such strategy makes sense if you want to strike the "heritage pose".
@surinderjitsingh8954 3 жыл бұрын
Quarter brogue
@mohnnadmercedes8246 3 жыл бұрын
Any size guide please
@TheChapsGuide 3 жыл бұрын
Loake generally fits very true to size.
@mohnnadmercedes8246 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChapsGuide thanks ♥️
@jimmymiranda4992 3 жыл бұрын
Nice shoes but not the sole
@Harry-ic8ih 4 жыл бұрын
i disagree with your opinion regarding the quality of church’s, they are merely on par with the top end of loake, wouldn’t suggest them at all. overpriced and should be overlooked.
@TheChapsGuide 4 жыл бұрын
You have a right to disagree sir. I've visited both factories in the last year and can attest that they are very different entities indeed. Loake is a mass-market manufacturer with numerous tiers of products, with most being made in developing countries and are clearly aimed at high profit margins, but in my opinion, offer questionable quality levels. Only the very highest level of Loake shoes (1880) are worth considering for a reasonable fiscal investment and even then, in most cases sizable discounts can be obtained with only a little effort. Church on the other hand seems a much more heritage brand and it is clear from seeing the factory, that quality is not compromised for cost. I personally have owned both brands and actually I wear more Loake shoes than anything else, but if I was to be brutally honest - the reason for that is that I cannot afford to break into the higher tier of mens shoes due to the enormous costs. My prefefrence for all sorts of reasons is actually Cheaney.
@Harry-ic8ih 4 жыл бұрын
The Chap's Guide in regard to church’s, their quality dropped substantially given the takeover by prada. the quality of leather used on many currently manufactured shoes is equal to that of both loakes and barkers. cheaney, on the other hand i have no argument in dispute of their quality. cheaney were in fact purchased by the church family after church’s was bought by prada. so the heritage of church’s lives on through that. but in reference to prada they use the once elite status of church’s to shroud the quality differences. the construction is absolutely the same. yet the quality of leather has noticeably dropped. corrected grain leathers are awfully common throughout their ranges. they are more fashion forward. that alone can be deduced by their presence at bicester designer luxury shopping village.
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