Barker, Church's, Loake, and Trickers are just a few Northamptonshire shoemakers who specialise in the classic English brogue. The original English brogue shoe is well-known worldwide, with various shoemakers reinterpreting this famous hole-punched style, yet the English brogue will always be referred to. The origins of the brogue, the iconic country shoe, may be traced back to Scotland and Ireland, where the leather shoes design was first worn as an outdoor shoe to eliminate bog water when crossing marshes.

The brogue is a versatile design that may be worn as a formal dress shoe or casual depending on the occasion and personal style. It evolved from its hardworking beginnings to a contemporary classic. Punching is a popular aesthetic component of modern brogues, which may be found on a wide range of shoes in several styles. Men's brogue shoes come in various types, including full brogue, partial brogue, quarter brogue, and longwing brogue. The Barker variety of Goodyear welted brogues are made of premium leather and are available in numerous collections, including Handcrafted, Country, Creative, and Professional.

The olive wingtip brogue is unique in that it is the attention to detail that distinguishes it from the rest of the pack. Its beautifully crafted perforations and a distinct yet timeless olive tint will help you nail various styles and stay on top of your game. Catch up with these incredibly peppy brogues, ideal for your summer wardrobe. This shoe's remarkable appeal is equal parts fancy and formal; depending on the occasion, you may dress it up or down. If you wore it with a white shirt and denim, you'd already be striking up a discussion.


Continue reading for five wardrobe ideas for wearing this footwear this year.

#1: White shirt + smart suit jacket

#2: Oversized coat + embellished jeans

#3: White blazer + khaki trousers

#4: Jeans + casual knitwear

#5: Leather trousers + military jacket


Every gentleman's wardrobe must-have this shoe. Explore our diverse collection of handcrafted luxury brogue shoes in various modern and traditional styles. Wear with jeans for a laid-back style or dress up for a professional look.

There is a vast collection of a barker. Albert is a traditional full brogue with a single leather sole with subtle punched detail throughout. Albert has been a long-standing component of the Barker collection, designed for the formal and corporate dress.

Bailey features a 10mm full leather storm-welted sole and is our take on a classic hefty wing tip derby with a beautiful toe centre design. The Calder is a rugged wing-cap boot with a Dainite rubber sole in four-grain leather colour variations. Ideal for country pursuits or as an alternative to smarter clothes.

Barker is happy to provide the 'Barker of Earls Barton Archive collection as part of our 140th-anniversary celebrations. Knights is a brogue boot with a Goodyear-welted construction, shoulder leather insoles, and British Dainite rubber soles influenced by the Butcher style. The Antony, Bailey, Haig, Hawk, Jackson, and Woody Goodyear welted types are part of the Creative line. They are created from a range of leathers, including unfinished crust leather painted by hand at the Earls Barton factory.