Loake Trapper Boot back in stock!

Bond_Ambitions

Hi folks,

It would seem that Loake has re-released the Trapper boot.
https://www.loake.co.uk/trapper.html

As I am aware, these were the boots identified as worn by Bond in Casino Royale during the pre-title sequence Bathroom fight and later at the Ocean Club with Sunspel polo.



More photos can be seen at this ebay listing: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Loake-Mens-Suede-Trapper-Chukka-Boots/152985593965?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D51384%26meid%3Df7a3d20a324a4e42812b5ec11830c99e%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D112947335219%26itm%3D152985593965&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A9273d673-435b-11e8-9193-74dbd180f62f%7Cparentrq%3Adaf830a01620aa47a5060af5fffe6559%7Ciid%3A1

Can anybody say if this release has any differences to version available at the time CR was released?
As far as I can tell the only difference is no decorative pattern on the leather interior lining.

smirkingrevenge

Shame they're made in India and not the UK anymore. Same with Sunspel. All made in Turkey.

canoe2

I thought the Loakes Bond wore in CR were the Kemptons.

Westward_Drift

How does the Trapper 033 last compare to the Kempton 026 last?

The Red Kind

smirkingrevenge wrote:

Shame they're made in India and not the UK anymore. Same with Sunspel. All made in Turkey.

Sunspel shoes and boots are still made in the UK;

https://www.sunspel.com/uk/suede-ankle-boot-crepe-sole-brown-aftw9142.html

(Not sure about their casual footwear).

Bond44

OK look what arrives today got to say I was on the fence but they are really nice and perfect for that CR PTS look!

OP in answer to your question they look spot on when compared to shots of DC in the PTS sequence vs the picture in your post that seemed very light!




I don’t own blue linen shirt or suit so here is my in the style of



Good day all

Cheers :007)

P.S Feel sorry for the poor guy trying to sell a used pair on eBay for £200 these are £165 new!

Ornithologist

canoe2 wrote:

I thought the Loakes Bond wore in CR were the Kemptons.

WOW! Any evidence to back it up? I may have unkowingly owned a pair of Bond shoes for years without knowing?!

Cajun

Got mine a few weeks ago as well. Very nice, and well within reach pricewise considering the cost of most DC couture.

DB6

How do these fit? I see they are a 'G' fitting which is a wide fitting.

Bond44

Dufus wrote:

How do these fit? I see they are a 'G' fitting which is a wide fitting.

I wear the Loake Kemptons on a regular basis and they are an F fitting but with these I did not really feel any noticeable difference. Its only one width difference so they are not flipper size just slightly wider. I have worn Loake shoes in both width fittings so I knew this was not a concern for me.

I hope this helps

Cheers :007)

Westward_Drift

Bond44 wrote:

Dufus wrote:

How do these fit? I see they are a 'G' fitting which is a wide fitting.

I wear the Loake Kemptons on a regular basis and they are an F fitting but with these I did not really feel any noticeable difference. Its only one width difference so they are not flipper size just slightly wider. I have worn Loake shoes in both width fittings so I knew this was not a concern for me.

I hope this helps

Cheers :007)

How does it fit compared to the 026 last of the Kemptons? I find the vamp of the Kemptons fits very well, but the Pimlicos with the Capital last are a little snug across the top of the foot.

Bond44

Now you are getting technical! lets just say Kemptons fit like a glove very svelt almost tight but the give a little, Trappers only slightly less so but not enough to make feel they are too loose etc. They are slightly longer but I put that down to the more squaring at the toe vs Kemptons (I loved Loake Ayrs an Oxford shoe with a more square toe and thinner profile).

Here’s some pictures ( as by chance my Kemptons went in for a refit for the 3rd time, did not survive and so they sent me a new pair for the cost of a repair - how nice of them!)









Hope this helps

Cheers :007)

DB6

Thanks guys, most helpful -{

Westward_Drift

Bond44 wrote:

Now you are getting technical! lets just say Kemptons fit like a glove very svelt almost tight but the give a little, Trappers only slightly less so but not enough to make feel they are too loose etc. They are slightly longer but I put that down to the more squaring at the toe vs Kemptons (I loved Loake Ayrs an Oxford shoe with a more square tie and thinner profile).

Here’s some pictures ( as by chance my Kemptons went in for a refit for the 3rd time, did not survive and so they sent me a new pair for the cost of a repair - how nice of them!)









Hope this helps

Cheers :007)

Terrific comparison pics. Thanks for the information.

So the question is do I need a seventh pair of suede boots?

canoe2

Ornithologist wrote:

canoe2 wrote:

I thought the Loakes Bond wore in CR were the Kemptons.

WOW! Any evidence to back it up? I may have unkowingly owned a pair of Bond shoes for years without knowing?!

My mistake! I went looking for the source, and I couldn't find anything. No idea how that idea got in my head. Old age I guess ... Sorry for the confusion!

Cajun

I concur with Bond44. The Trapper fits true to your regular dress shoe size. The longer toe box does give the visual perception that they run big, but it's just an illusion.