Barker Charles is a leather brogue revived from the archives and named in honour of its creator. In 1940, a growing demand for a classic yet stylish gentleman’s shoe led Charles Barker to design a refined brogue. The brogue was handmade using fine English grain leather on the famous no. 29 last.Barker have recreated this iconic shoe with a new lease of life for autumn winter 2019. The expert shoemakers have endeavoured to source the original fine grain leather and have utilised traditional shoemaking techniques. This classic men’s leather brogue has a Goodyear welted construction, hand-stitched detailing and plenty of charm. Barker Charles can be purchased in brown, black or cedar.