Barker Footwear

Barker may not be a purveyor of footwear that you are familiar with but you can rest assured that they are one with a heritage which is quite beyond compare. Established in 1880 by master craftsman and bootmaker, Arthur Barker, this wonderfully British brand began life in a humble brick-built cottage in middle England and, such was the regard in which the footwear they crafted was held, Barker went on to secure the contract to supply the boots for the British infantry during World War One.

It goes without saying that one’s choice of shoe will tell a lot about a man and the quality craftsmanship of Barker formal shoes really is evident right from the get-go. With well over a century of shoe-making nous, it is only too apparent that this masterful brand has certainly stood the test of time and produce some of the most finely crafted men’s shoes on the market. They are also well known for their provision to men with wider than the average foot and you can find a good selection of men’s wide fit shoes from Barker that will cater to your requirements should you find conventional sizes uncomfortable.

The Barker brand of footwear is as family run as it gets and, after WWI ended, Arthur Barker handed the reins over to his three sons and the brand has gone from strength to strength ever since and have gone on to become one of the UK’s most respected manufacturers of footwear. Using only the finest of materials and painstakingly hand-crafted, the quality of Barker formal shoes stands out like a beacon and the comfort, style and versatility of their sartorially superb footwear really is second to none.

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