description Barker Bailey Overview
The Bailey is a men's derby shoe produced by Barker, a British footwear manufacturer founded in 1880 and based in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, a traditional center of English shoemaking. It features a plain-toe derby construction with a formal profile, built on a Goodyear welted leather sole that allows for resoling. Barker shoes are positioned in the mid-to-upper range of English welted footwear and are aimed at customers seeking traditional dress shoes.
help Barker Bailey FAQ
Is the Barker Bailey a plain-toe derby or a brogue?
The current Bailey is a heavy wingtip brogue derby, not a plain-toe shoe. It has decorative perforations, a patterned toe center and an open-lacing derby construction.
Where is the Barker Bailey made?
Barker describes the Bailey as designed and made in Northampton, England. Barker has produced footwear since 1880 and remains associated with Earls Barton, a historic Northamptonshire shoemaking center.
Can the Barker Bailey be resoled?
Its Goodyear-welted construction allows a skilled repairer to replace the outsole without dismantling the upper. The current leather-soled version uses a substantial 10 mm storm welt.
How does the Barker Bailey fit?
The current model is built on Barker's 460 last in an F fitting, the company's standard-width category. Buyers should use Barker's conversion chart because UK sizing differs from US and EU shoe sizes.
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