King Street, off Deansgate, is where those with an eye for style -and money to spend - head. Loake Shoemakers, in business for more than 100 years, is the very best in shoemaking.
Inside its luscious interior is a welcoming atmosphere. That’s partly down to Matthew Griffin, 41, who is behind the till.
Dressed well in a pin-striped blazer, he’s the epitome of classic Manc cool, complete with a Gallagher-esque haircut. Raised in Newton Heath, he’s lived all over the city.
