The majority of shoes listed on our site are graded in UK sizes; a small number of styles within the Loake lifestyle range are graded using the continental scale.
Please explain the different Fitting Codes
English made Men’s shoes (and boots) are generally made in fittings E, F, G and H and these can be classified simplistically as follows:
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E= Narrow |
(sometimes known as 5 fitting) |
Between fittings in the same size there is approximately 1/4" difference in girth measurement.
Fittings with an X suffix are half as wide again, FX for example is half way between F and G.
Although there is no absolute standard for fittings, there is a table of measurements and we believe our shoes are made as near as it is possible to get to that "standard" as they have been for over 130 years.
The bulk of our styles are made in F fitting, as statistics show that worldwide this is the most appropriate fitting for a majority of males, but we also offer a good selection of G fitting shoes.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any fitting questions.
Loake 1880 Classic Collection
The Loake 1880 Collection is a timeless assemblage of classic footwear. Crafted from the finest calf leathers and renowned for their Goodyear Welted construction, these shoes epitomise the tradition of Loake, harking back to 1880. Many iconic styles in this hand-finished collection have become celebrated in their own right, encompassing brogues, Oxford shoes, and boots. Created in the heart of England, our Northamptonshire factory upholds the very essence of British shoemaking.