Loake has made English men's shoes and boots in England since 1880, from Goodyear-welted formal shoes and brogues to loafers, boots and trainers, plus belts, bags and shoe care.
Loake doesn't issue codes for buying several pairs, so for UK shoppers paying in GBP the steady saving is free Royal Mail delivery on orders over £50.
Loake is run by Loake Bros Ltd, and pairs bought from it can go back to the company's Northamptonshire factory for refurbishment, where the original shoemakers restore Goodyear-welted shoes for UK customers. Most styles come in two widths, a regular F fit and a wider G fit, with sizes listed in both UK and EU measures.
Alongside footwear, the range takes in leather wallets and card holders, gloves, socks, slippers and shoe trees, plus creams, waxes, brushes and laces for upkeep. Loake also offers a free Members' Club with early product releases and members-only events, a separate factory outlet site, a store and stockist finder, and an online journal called The Shoemakers Journal.
Does Loake offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders over £50 ship free by Royal Mail with signature, though outlet-site orders don't qualify and pay an extra delivery charge.
How long does Loake shipping take?
Orders placed before 13:00 GMT leave the same working day, Monday to Friday, with no weekend dispatch and slower handling during sales.
What is Loake's return policy?
Unworn, unused pairs with labels and original packaging can go back within 28 days, free in the UK with the included Royal Mail label.
What payment methods does Loake accept?
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Clearpay, Klarna and debit or credit cards are all accepted at the Loake checkout.
More about shopping at Loake
Refunds
Money returns to the original payment method within 14 working days, minus any paid delivery; online orders can't be exchanged or taken to high street stores.
Members' Club
The Loake Members' Club is free to join and brings rewards, early product releases, special offers and members-only experiences.
Abroad
DHL carries tracked orders worldwide, Europe excluded at first, with costs and free-delivery minimums set by country; US orders pay duties and fees at checkout.
Factory repairs
UK customers can send Goodyear-welted Loake shoes back to the Northamptonshire factory to be refurbished.
A Loake code goes in during checkout on the main site; the outlet website works differently and adds its own delivery charge.
Loake doesn't issue discount codes for buying multiple pairs or items, so a second pair of brogues costs the full price again.
If a code takes your total close to £50, check the delivery line before paying, since free Royal Mail delivery starts above that figure.
Orders placed before 13:00 GMT on a weekday go out the same day, though dispatch slows during sales.
Clearpay and Klarna are available if you'd rather not pay by card.
More ways to save at Loake
The Loake Members' Club costs nothing to join and is the route to member offers, early product releases and members-only experiences.
For a well-worn Goodyear-welted pair, the factory refurbishment service in Northamptonshire can be cheaper than buying new, though it's open to UK customers only.
Shoppers ordering to a BFPO address outside the UK can claim a VAT refund after dispatch, within 3 months.
Ordering from outside the UK?
Free-delivery minimums vary by country, so check yours at checkout.
Loake questions, answered
Does Loake offer free UK delivery?
UK orders over £50 ship free by Royal Mail with a signature. Orders placed on the outlet website don't qualify and pay an extra delivery charge.
Can you exchange Loake shoes bought online?
Online orders can't be exchanged, and they can't be returned to high street stores. Send the pair back for a refund and place a new order for the size you need.
Can Loake repair worn shoes?
Goodyear-welted Loake shoes can be refurbished at the Northamptonshire factory. The service is available to UK customers only.
Does Loake ship to the US?
Loake ships worldwide via DHL with tracking, and US orders are charged duties and fees at checkout. Returns from outside the UK are at the customer's cost.
Is the Loake Members' Club free?
The Loake Members' Club is free to join. Members get rewards, early product releases, special offers and members-only experiences.
Can BFPO orders get a VAT refund from Loake?
Orders sent to BFPO addresses outside the UK can claim a VAT refund after dispatch, within 3 months.