Once again the valiant shoe is comfortable and well constructed. Regrettably since, after many years of use, my red version is finally showing signs of damage, the colour is no longer available so ca... See more
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First pair arrived quickly but were too small.The returns process would have been better with pre-printed label. Not everyone has the facility to print. Notwithstanding this the returns were sent a... See more
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Purchased the Seb in Walnut Calf, already have a pair of McCleans and used the sizing from them and the Seb’s were spot on. Absolute quality shoes as always and will be getting the Glencoe later in... See more
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The refurb service is recommended if you want to prolong the life of your shoes. As good as some cobblers can be — and even that is a challenge in parts of the country now — there is simply no substit... See more
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Barker shoes are an English Shoemaker that has been producing handmade shoes using traditional shoemaking methods since 1880. Popular styles including Brogues, Oxfords, Derbys, Loafers and Boots.
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Station Road, NN6 0NT, Earls Barton, United Kingdom
- 01604 810387
- barker.online@barkershoes.co.uk
- barkershoes.com
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Unique Customer Service and commitment to customer's satosfaction
I'm happy customer of Barker for 2 decades, owning number of pairs ... some of them have been refurbished at factory couple of time already and I love my Barkers getting more enjoyable when aging ...
Very last experience with Barker team has made me super satisfied ...
As Barkers dealer in Czech republic has closed the shop and my loved pair of shoes was lookign for care of factory, I've contacted Customer Service directly.
Great communication with Martin Fireson from Customer Service team, supper proactive and customer oriented approach...
So have send my shoes as Martin has advised ...
Then, after coupe of days, Martin ha contacted me back that my shoes are badly damaged and it is not sure if they'll succeed to repair it accroding to stnadards ... yes .. .there was quite a damage on the side of one of shoes ...
I§ve kindly asked Martin to make a miracle as this pair of Barkers is really my most loved one, owning it cor long years and they are my no.1 for daily use ...
repair was really not just sole exchange, but also significant repair of the top of shoe ...
Luckilly, guys accepted the challenge and made a miracle ... my Barker§s just arrived and they are like now, while being still my supercomfortable ones that takes a years to reach this level of comfortable feeling ...
So big THANK YOU to MArtin, Customer service team as well as to all great Barker's folks
March 12, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you are satisfied with the quality and fit of your shoes. We appreciate your support and hope to continue providing you with the best in craftsmanship and service.
These shoes are extremely comfortable…
These shoes are extremely comfortable on my feet.
March 6, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with the quality and fit of your shoes. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.
Top quality, top fit
Top quality, top fit, a little expensive but worth it.
March 12, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with the quality and fit of your shoes. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.
Beautiful shoes of fantastic make
Beautiful shoes of fantastic make, which you can feel. I had to return a pair before getting to the right size, shipping, correspondence with the brand and refund were fast and simple to deal with. I found the perfect pair (bonus points for the small size as it's truly a nightmare finding quality shoes at a size 2.5/3) and have already had many compliments on them. The packaging they come in is also lovely, making it feel even lovelier.
March 3, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the perfect fit and that our team was able to assist you quickly with the exchange and refund process. It’s especially great to know that our smaller sizes helped solve the challenge of finding quality shoes, and that you’re receiving compliments on your pair. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the packaging—it’s all part of the Barker experience. Thank you for choosing Barker Shoes.
An absolute disaster
An absolute disaster.
I bought the shoes, received my parcel very quickly, opened the box to discover a pair of shoes which far too big to be a 43 size (9) I ordered. It’s more a 45 or a 46 than a 43. And incredible, there is a 9 painted inside the shoes, despite that are clearly much more bigger that a 9.
No answer from the company about my emails to get them back the shoes.
So on the paper a good deal, in reality a pure disaster (and 250€ lost).
March 2, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and apologise for the delay in getting back to you. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. To assist you properly and resolve this as quickly as possible, could you kindly email the full details of your order (including your order number, size purchased, and a few clear photos of the back of the shoes and the affected area) to:
emarketing@barkershoes.com
Our team will review the matter urgently and work with you on the best possible solution.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and again, we’re very sorry for the experience you’ve had. We look forward to resolving this for you promptly.
My shoes were one size bigger
My shoes were one size bigger. I emailed back asking for return notes but nobody got back to me within 48 hours. Next time I wouldn’t buy shoes directly from producer but would use one of the established retailers that have better return policy established.
March 2, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and apologise for the delay in getting back to you. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. To assist you properly and resolve this as quickly as possible, could you kindly email the full details of your order (including your order number, size purchased, and a few clear photos of the back of the shoes and the affected area) to:
emarketing@barkershoes.com
Our team will review the matter urgently and work with you on the best possible solution.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and again, we’re very sorry for the experience you’ve had. We look forward to resolving this for you promptly.
Although the size wasn’t quite right…
Although the size wasn’t quite right for me the service on dispatch and return was without fault.
February 16, 2026
Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you had a smooth experience with both dispatch and the return process. We truly appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future.
I was a life time Barker shoe guy, not any more
I was a life time Barker shoe guy.
This time hugely disappointed with an online purchase of Seb - Navy Calf - 45 Men's Sneakers.
Look good, put them on and walked 800 meters and ended up with 2 badly cut heel. Raise part of the heel much too hard. Still suffering. The cuts were so bad the heel area on the shoe was stained with blood. So as they were stained, I could not return, so went in the bin. Lesson learned, no more online shoe purchases, if it had been my local retailer, I would have went back and been replaced or refunded. Have photo but no way to publish.
February 17, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
We are truly sorry to hear about your experience — this is certainly not the standard we expect from our footwear, especially after such a short distance of wear.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the discomfort and inconvenience caused.
To assist you properly and resolve this as quickly as possible, could you kindly email the full details of your order (including your order number, size purchased, and a few clear photos of the back of the shoes and the affected area) to:
emarketing@barkershoes.com
Our team will review the matter urgently and work with you on the best possible solution.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and again, we’re very sorry for the experience you’ve had. We look forward to resolving this for you promptly.
Great experience with the website
Great experience with the website, easy to review shoes and best prices. Highly recommend ordering directly. Shoes came as ordered and promptly
February 17, 2026
Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our website and that your shoes arrived promptly as ordered. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your Barker shoes.
Easy to place an order
Easy to place an order. The product arrived on time. The shoes were of excellent quality as always and perfect fit.
February 16, 2026
Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear that ordering was easy, your shoes arrived on time, and that you’re pleased with the quality and fit.
Your continued trust in Barker means a great deal to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
Beautiful shoes but take time to get used to them. Might vary between products
Excellent service and lovely shoes.
Just one gripe, the shoes are very hard and will take a lot of breaking in.
February 16, 2026
Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you so much for your kind words — we’re really pleased you love the shoes and the service.
We completely understand your comment about them feeling quite firm at first. Well-made leather shoes can take a little time to break in, but they should gradually soften and become more comfortable with wear.
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience, and we hope they become your favourites very soon.
Leather of the toe damaged and look…
Leather of the toe damaged by weather and look awful, company agreed to give replacememt -amazing customer service
My previous barker shoes look good for 3 years and salt and rain didnt damaged them, hope this will be god as well.
March 2, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're very sorry to hear that the leather on the toe was damaged by the weather, but we're glad our team could assist with a replacement. It's great to hear that your previous Barker shoes served you well for three years, even in salt and rain. We truly appreciate your support and hope your new pair will be just as reliable and long-lasting.
Quality shoes
I ordered a pair of ‘Wesley’ shoes for my father, as he has been wearing his previous ones for about 25 years (and that’s not an exaggeration!), and he practically lives in them. They were being posted to Australia, and I couldn’t believe how quickly they arrived. The company was extremely helpful as, after I ordered them I thought it better to get them delivered to his address rather than mine, and even with the time difference making communication a bit slower they happily obliged. Communication was great and the shoes arrived at his address in record time. He loves them & they fit him perfectly.
February 20, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your father is enjoying his new Wesley shoes especially after 25 years of loyal wear from his previous pair! That’s exactly the kind of lasting quality we strive for.
We’re also pleased we could assist with the change of delivery address and ensure they arrived safely and promptly in Australia.
Thank you for choosing Barker — it truly means a great deal to us.
First pair arrived quickly but were too…
First pair arrived quickly but were too small.The returns process would have been better with pre-printed label. Not everyone has the facility to print.
Notwithstanding this the returns were sent and a new pair sent extremely fast.
New shoes were perfect
February 18, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the first pair wasn’t the right fit and appreciate your comments on the returns process.
We’re pleased to hear the replacement arrived quickly and is perfect for you.
Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for your kind words.
We’re delighted to hear that you like the shoes. Each pair is crafted with great care and attention to detail, and it’s always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback.
Poor workmanship
Site pictures of shoes were far brighter than when I actually received them,they appeared dull and unattractive. Barker Shoes I've purchased from shops in the past have been of exceptional quality, unfortunately, these ,off the net,far from lack that,shoddy workmanship, and actually wonder if this is an actual genuine BARKER site !!
I'm a 10 and these were like an 11/12 ,ridiculous!! I have pics to prove of this poor workmanship, won't be buying off the net again !
January 10, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Hi Sir,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your recent online purchase has not met the high standards you’ve previously experienced with Barker Shoes.
Barker has built its reputation on quality and craftsmanship, so it is very concerning to hear your comments regarding the colour, workmanship, and sizing. Please be assured that this is the official Barker Shoes website, and all products sold are genuine Barker footwear, handcrafted in England.
That said, what you’ve described is certainly not the experience we want any of our customers to have.
We would really appreciate the opportunity to investigate this properly for you. Could you please email full details of your order, along with the photos you mentioned, to:
emarketing@barkershoes.com
Please include:
Your order number
Photos showing the colour difference and workmanship concerns
Once received, our team will review everything carefully and respond with the appropriate resolution.
We sincerely apologise for the disappointment caused and hope we can restore your confidence in Barker.
The shoes were well made up to the…standard expected from Barker Shoes
The shoes were well made up to the usual standard of Barker Shoes, have been wearing various types of shoes and have always found these to be first class.
First time buying shoes on-line and found it to be a very good experience.
February 12, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing Barker Shoes once again. We are delighted to hear that you had another great experience with us. Your continued support and loyalty are truly appreciated, and it’s always rewarding to know our service and craftsmanship are meeting your expectations.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
My third pair of Barker shoes
My third pair of Barker shoes, the previous two pairs I purchased from a local retailer, I used those sizes when ordering this pair, usual Barker quality and the fit was perfect. On the original delivery date the driver (PDP) couldn’t find the address!!!! Fortunately the following day the driver could find us this which isn’t a fault of Barker, so all in all a good experience and I would order again.
February 9, 2026
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Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you’re happy with the quality and fit of your Barker shoes. We apologize for the delivery issue, and we appreciate your understanding that this was an isolated incident. We’re glad to know that your experience was still positive, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Should you need any assistance with future orders, feel free to reach out!
Disappointing Customer Service from a…
Disappointing Customer Service from a "Premium" Brand
I purchased a pair of Barker Camborne Xtra Lite Chelsea Boots in November 2025. Within weeks, a recurring defect appeared: every time the boots get wet, a white line forms along the seam where the sole meets the leather upper. It can be temporarily wiped away, but reappears consistently after drying. This appears to be an adhesive or construction fault.
As someone who owns footwear from other brands including RM Williams, Grenson, and Loake, I've never experienced this issue under similar conditions. I contacted Barker directly—not seeking a refund, but to inform them of what appears to be a manufacturing defect that may affect other customers.
The response from their Customer Service was deeply disappointing. Rather than showing any interest in the product fault, I was simply told that under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, I needed to contact the retailer, not the manufacturer. When I pointed out that surely they would want to know about a potential defect in their products, the response was the same: "procedures laid down by Barker management."
While I understand the legal position regarding contracts of sale, I expected a premium heritage brand to care about product quality and manufacturing issues. Other premium brands I've dealt with have always shown interest when defects are reported, regardless of where the item was purchased.
The concerning part isn't the legal technicality—it's the complete lack of interest in their own product quality. A manufacturer should want to know if there's a construction fault that could affect multiple customers. Instead, Barker chose to hide behind regulations and effectively told me to go away.
I'm now pursuing the matter through the retailer as advised, but Barker's attitude has ensured I won't be purchasing from them again. For a brand trading on heritage and quality, their customer service suggests they're more interested in avoiding responsibility than maintaining standards.
Would I recommend Barker Shoes? Not based on this experience. There are plenty of other British shoemakers who care about both their craft and their customers.
February 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Barker Shoes
Dear Sir,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we are truly sorry to read about your experience.
First and foremost, please accept our sincere apologies for the issue you’ve encountered with your Camborne Xtra Lite Chelsea Boots. What you’ve described is certainly not the standard of quality we aim to uphold, and we completely understand your frustration—especially given your experience with other premium footwear brands.
While our customer service team must follow the procedures set out under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 regarding retailer responsibility, we absolutely do care about product quality and any potential manufacturing concerns. Your feedback is important to us, and we would genuinely like the opportunity to look into this matter further.
Could you please share your order ID and contact details with us directly at shubham.pandey@barkershoes.co.uk
Once received, we will personally review the issue and ensure it is investigated properly.
We are truly sorry for the disappointment this situation has caused and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in Barker.
Kind regards,
Barker Shoes Team
Barker experience
I have had a number of pairs of barker shoes, different styles and colours. All have been comfortable and excellent in quality. Very pleased.
February 9, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Barker Shoes
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with Barker Shoes. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed a number of our styles and that you’ve found them consistently comfortable and of excellent quality. Your continued support and kind words truly mean a great deal to us. We look forward to providing you with many more pairs in the future.
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