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The Barker Ethan is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic “Axel” sneaker, elevated with artisanal flair and premium materials.
Artfully Hand‑Painted Finish
Crafted from natural crust calf leather, the Ethan is individually hand‑painted to develop a rich, deep patina that gains character with wear.
Superior Construction
Designed in the heart of shoemaking heritage-Northampton, England-the sneaker reflects Barker’s time‑honoured craftsmanship since 1880.
Comfortable, High‑Quality Interiors
With a full leather lining and insole, the Ethan is both breathable and designed to conform to your foot over time.
Delicate Detailing Meets Rugged Sole
Adorned with subtle hand-stitched touches and mounted on a robust full rubber sole, this sneaker blends refined elegance with everyday resilience.
Versatile Smart‑Casual Appeal
Whether paired with tailored trousers or casual chinos, the Ethan offers a sophisticated edge to smart‑casual outfits.
Our delivery costs per region are as follows:
UK
Up to £90 - £3.50
Over £90 - FREE
EU
Up to £199 - £12.00
Over £199 - FREE
EXPRESS - £16.50
NON-EU
Up to £199 - £15.00
Over £199 - FREE
EXPRESS - £20.00
We want you to be 100% delighted with your purchase from Robinson’s Shoes. On the rare occasion where you might need to return your item(s), here are our simple returns policy notes. These terms do not affect your statutory rights.
Online purchases must be returned by post with the completed returns slip provided included with your item(s). You can also drop off online returns to one of our stores; please package the returns form along with the item(s). Items purchased online and returned in-store will be processed as per our online returns policy. In-store purchases must be returned to the store you originally made the purchase from.
The customer accepts responsibility for the returned goods until they reach us. For online purchases, we suggest you use a secure delivery method, which requires a signature upon delivery, such as Royal Mail First Class (Recorded Delivery). In cases where a returned item(s) is damaged in transit to us or the item(s) fails to reach us, a refund or replacement will not be issued.
Further details are available here.