According to generally accepted opinion, you should never skimp on shoes. This is true. High-quality boots will not only serve you for a long time, but will also not have a negative impact on your feet. Usually shoes are from trusted manufacturers and look 100%. English brands are famous for their quality and appearance. Shoe manufacturers from England will be discussed in today's article.
Rating of the most popular shoe manufacturers in England
English brands are ubiquitous and sold in stores all over the world. Factories produce models from Oxfords to rough boots for every taste and in different price categories. You can find the most popular brands in our rating.
Sanders
One of the oldest English factories, Sanders, was founded at the end of the 19th century. two brothers named Sanders. Since then, a shoe manufacturing company has been operating in Northamptonshire, and it is managed by members of the same family. The brand produces classic models in the English style. Only genuine leather and suede are used, the lining is made from the same. The sole is leather or rubber depending on the model. Extravagant models, for example, red brogues, are also rare, but apt.
Important! The county of Northamptonshire is the English shoe manufacturing industry. It is there that a large number of famous factories are located.
Crockett & Jones
Since 1879, the Crockett & Jones brand has existed and developed. Their shoes are quite expensive, but this is exactly the case when the price matches the quality. The manufactory specializes in classic shoes from two lines:
handgrade - the highest quality leather, closed seams. Higher performance - higher price;- mainline - the quality of the leather is slightly lower, but the work is performed at a high level.
The boots are manufactured in Northampton, the administrative center of Northamptonshire. It is noteworthy that the factory also produces models for other brands (Richard James, Cleverley, Foster & Son).
Loake
The Loake brothers opened their first manufactory in 1880, later expanding its area. Features of production - use of welt technology for fastening the sole and insole. Shoes are created by hand by craftsmen. The main collections are produced in Kettering, England, and part of the production has currently been moved to India. The quality of premium shoes does not suffer from this.
Tricker's
The shoe company Triker's appeared in the first half of the 19th century, but acquired a factory only in 1904. It produces conservative, formal shoes from calfskin of the highest quality. Rumor has it that the surface of the leather in the Stow Biker model is so polished that you can look into it. The soles are made of either rubber or tanned leather.This development is the hallmark of Triker’s.
Clarks
The Clarks shoe company has gone through many stages in its development. Having opened in 1825, the factory in Britain ceased operating in 2006. Most models began to be produced in other countries: India, China and Vietnam. However, in 2018, shoe production in England was reproduced with the opening of a new manufactory. Clarks is famous for its deserts - ankle-length boots with two rows of holes for lacing. The surface of the boots is always made of leather or suede, and the lining is made of leather or textile.
Church's
The brand was founded by Thomas Church and his sons at the end of the 19th century. It was they who, at the beginning of their journey, first began to sew different shoes for the right and left feet. In the late 90s, the Italian mastodon Prada bought Church’s. The brand produces both classic and designer lines. The production is originally English (Northampton), the quality is appropriate and has not changed for decades.
Barker
For more than 100 years of existence, British Barker has remained true to tradition: part of the boot production is done by hand, using ancient techniques of polishing and slow dyeing. The company also does not shy away from innovative technologies. The place of production is the village of Earls Barton, still in the same county. The brand is partially produced in India.
Cheaney
It has existed since 1886. It was founded by Joseph Cini and named after his last name. Initially, this brand produced only exquisite shoes for the most prestigious merchants around the world. By now, Cheaney is considered one of the highest quality British brands with affordable prices. We managed to achieve this due to the partial replacement of manual labor with machine labor. In 2009The brand was bought by Church's English Shoes Corporation, Cheaney shoes became available throughout the world.
George Cleverley
George Cleverly, the founder of the company, became a shoemaker at the age of 15. With age, he only developed his skills, so he opened his own manufactory in 1958. The company is famous for its elegant last “Cleverley shape”, incredibly comfortable to wear.. At one time, Sir Winston Churchill himself wore George Cleverley boots. The shoes are made by hand from Italian leather of the highest quality.
Dr. Martens
It has been in existence since 1960. The brand’s calling card is its affordable price, comfortable last and sole. The latter has the following characteristic features: it is rubber, thick, but light due to the air chambers. The most popular model is high lace-up boots, so the design is considered informal and sometimes even extravagant. Nowadays, most of the product range is produced not in England, but in Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Grenson
The brand dates back to the second half of the 19th century, but was registered only in 1913. Now most models are produced in India, but using high-tech methods, for example, Goodyear-welting technology. The company, in addition to special design solutions, actively uses the ideas of its employees - shoemakers.
Hudson
A young brand in the English arena, Hudson, has been produced since 1990. There are two lines - cheaper and more expensive, but the quality of both is excellent. The highlight of Hudson is the technology of special coloring of leather and its artificial aging. Most often, boots are made in Portugal from genuine leather. Lining - leather or synthetic (in the cheap line).
John Lobb
The brand was created by the famous English shoemaker John Lobb. Today the manufactory is engaged in two main areas:
- in England - manufacturing shoes according to the client’s individual pattern;
- in France - both ready-made and custom-made shoes.
The company purchases only premium materials - Italian and French soft leather.
Wildsmith
The brand has existed since the mid-19th century. The brand is now owned by the retailer Herring Shoes, which has not affected the quality in any way. The peculiarity of the boots is that soles are always made only from leather. They are beautifully designed, making the Wildsmith design completely unique.
Foster & Son
Entirely English production, opened since 1840. The shoe studio produces high-quality formal shoes from genuine leather purchased in Poland, France and England. Since 1966, he has been selling ready-made footwear.
Edward Green
Expensive but very high-quality shoes are produced by Edward Green. Each boot is handmade from Italian or French calf leather. Preferred style directions - classic and country. Their shoes were also worn by Ernest Hemingway.
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