Loake
1880 Classic
Brothers John, William and Thomas Loake started the business in 1880, in an outbuilding at Thomas's house on King Street, Kettering. In 1894 it moved to Wood Street, into what was then called the Unique Boot Factory, and Loake still makes shoes in that building. Today it also has its own factory in India. During the First World War it made boots for the British army, and in 2007 it received a Royal Warrant from the Queen, followed by one from the King in 2025. It opened its first shop on London's Jermyn Street in 2011 and a new flagship there in 2022. Andrew Loake retired in 2019, handing over to managing director Andrew Cory.
The boots
Shown here are the Chatsworth Chelsea, the Pimlico chukka and the Gisbourne and Roehampton boots, all from Loake's 1880 Classic range, which is made in Kettering.
£300–£449
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£200–£299
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£300–£449
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£300–£449
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Had you heard of Loake before today?
Only the 1880 Classic styles listed here have been checked as made in Britain. Other Loake styles may be made elsewhere.
Where they're made
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Made in Britain, in Kettering, Northamptonshire, for the 1880 Classic range shown here. Loake also makes footwear at its own factory in India, so other Loake styles may be made there.
Made in Britain — how we know
Loake's own blog post on 'Made in England' says all 1880 Classic shoes are made in its Kettering factory, and the 1880 Classic collection page says the range is crafted in Kettering. Checked October 2026.
- Maker’s product page
Checked 2 October 2026Chatsworth — Loake ↗ - Maker’s about page
Checked 2 October 2026A discussion about 'Made in England' — Loake ↗ - Maker’s range page
Checked 2 October 20261880 Classic — Loake ↗ - Maker’s product page
Checked 2 October 2026Pimlico — Loake ↗ - Maker’s product page
Checked 2 October 2026Gisbourne — Loake ↗ - Maker’s product page
Checked 2 October 2026Roehampton — Loake ↗
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