How to Choose the Best Men's Brogues Shoes

Even for men who live in sneakers, something is thrilling about putting on a pair of 'real' shoes. Especially when they're as legendary as the barker. The unique perforations of the type were originally meant as a bog water escape valve, popular by Irish farmers who spent half their working day stomping through flooded fields.

The best brogues for men stayed firmly in the country for many of their lives, appropriate for walks, but never in town. However, in the 1930s, the Prince of Wales (future king and style icon) adopted the look for golf, wearing a grey lounge suit. The brogue became a flashy fixture in jazz clubs after the holes were suddenly considered aesthetic rather than practical.

The Barker Professional collection includes a wide choice of formal shoes, including the Albert and Alfred hi-shine designs, two of the Barker collection's longest-serving brogue shoes. The Hampstead, Malton, Mirfield, and Morpeth designs are the other brogues recommended in the Barker Professional line. The BarkerTech Turing full brogue boot is a popular model because it contains BarkerTech comfort technology, which combines classic craftsmanship with padded comfort while retaining an exquisite aesthetic.

Hampstead

Hampstead is a traditional Oxford brogue that works well with formal and informal outfits. It's the ultimate all-rounder for any occasion, with a wide G fitting and a comfortable form. Since 1880, Barker Shoes Ltd has been a quality English handcrafted shoe brand. Only the highest-quality leathers are utilised, and the uppers are hand-shaped on the last. Many other ancient shoemaking techniques, such as slow natural drying and polishing, are still used. This is why Barker English shoes have a distinct quality that no machine can replicate, and we produce over 300,000 pairs each year.

Malton

Malton is a full-wing Brogue that is well-known for its fit and comfort. This Brogue is a terrific all-round alternative, as flexible as it is elegant. Dual F and G width fittings are available, as well as leather or Dainite soles. Since 1880, Barker Shoes Ltd has been a quality English handcrafted shoe brand. Only the highest-quality leathers are utilised, and the uppers are hand-shaped on the last. Many other ancient shoe making techniques, such as slow natural drying and polishing, are still used.

Mirfield

Mirfield leather shoes is a classic Oxford half brogue made from the highest quality European calf leather. F and G width fittings are available, as well as leather and Dainite sole alternatives.

Morpeth

Morpeth is a derby brogue fashioned on the 386 last from premium calf leather, and is a new addition to the Professional range for Spring/Summer 2020. A Goodyear welted construction, full broguing design, and a leather sole are among the features.

Albert

The Albert from London Brogues is an oxford brogue shoe that is ideal for casual wear. The upper is made of leather with typical brogue wing tip and hole punch embellishments, as well as contrast stitching. Leather lining, an embossed London Brogues logo on the heel, and a colour pop sole are also included. The leather insole is padded for added comfort. The lace-up fastening system with six eyelets ensures a secure fit. Two pairs of laces are included for further versatility!