Loake Kirkby’ is a premium Nubuck boot, featuring Goodyear welted rubber soles for greater longevity and grip. Kirkby uses the ‘pennine’ last shape, and is available in a ‘g’ fitting. These mens shoes are designed and engineered in Kettering and made in Loake's high-grade factory in England. PenninePennine is another Country last shape, but in G width, which is a wide fitting. It is a roomy last, designed to give the wearer extra space within the shoe. If you normally take a medium width in Loake shoes, you may find a half size reduction to be necessary in order to obtain the right fit. Kirkby Premium Nubuck Boot