A Goodyear welted shoe staple for many of the Northamptonshire shoemakers including Grenson, Loake and Tricker’s is the brogue. A hole punched classic that’s easily recognisable from afar, the brogue has rich history originating from Scotland and Ireland where farmers used this outdoor shoe for removing bog water when crossing wetlands.
The classic English brogue is a shoe style that truly represents Northamptonshire shoemakers including Barker, Church’s, Loake and Trickers. Steeped in history, the traditional brogue shoe is recognised around the world with many shoemakers reinterpreting this iconic hole-punched design but the English brogue will always be referenced.
