Loake Kempton

[ichaice]

I’ve got a pair of Church’s Ryder III’s and several pairs of C&J shoes. I’ve been looking to add another pair of suede chukka boots with a dainite sole to the collection and came across the Loake Kempton’s. How do they compare to Church’s and C&J equivalent models for quality and are they built to last?

[Sweetwater]

I’ve got a pair of Church’s Ryder III’s and several pairs of C&J shoes. I’ve been looking to add another pair of suede chukka boots with a dainite sole to the collection and came across the Loake Kempton’s. How do they compare to Church’s and C&J equivalent models for quality and are they built to last?

Had a pair going on eight years now. Great boots. I haven't noticed much difference in quality as compared to C&J or Cheaney suede; can't comment on Church. Main thing is the fit - a more generous last than C&J, less rounded than some other brands (eg Trickers). As for the sole - Dainite is Dainite.

[gerard]

Great boots. Last for years if looked after.

[cyrusir]

funnily enough kemptons are unobtanium at the moment i have a pair on order the last 2 months, due to get them start of december.

i bought them based on my experience with my pimlicos which are the equal of any C&J shoes i have, i just fancy the lighter colour of the kemptons for a change up.