Best of British Shoe Brands - Men Edition

Looking for the perfect pair of shoes that combines style, comfort, and quality? Look no further than the best British shoe brands for men. From classic brogues to stylish trainers and sturdy boots, these brands offer a wide range of options to suit any occasion or style preference. In this article, we'll introduce you to the top British shoe brands for men, so you can step out in style with confidence.

Crown Northampton

https://crownnorthampton.com/

Crown Northampton is the flagship brand of the Woodford family business, formerly known as Earnest Woodford & Son since its establishment in 1908. The company has a rich historical background that combines traditional handmade methods of craftsmanship with the finest materials available worldwide. The outcome is a range of premium quality footwear that is synonymous with the centuries-old Northampton shoe trade.

Draper of Glastonbury

https://www.draper-of-glastonbury.com/

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R. J. Draper & Co Ltd was founded in 1937 and is still family-owned. Our factory is located in Glastonbury, in the southwest of England, which is historically known as the center of the UK's sheepskin industry dating back a thousand years. For four generations, the Draper family has managed the business, making us the oldest sheepskin footwear manufacturers in the United Kingdom. We specialize in producing high-quality sheepskin slippers, boots, and accessories in a wide range of designs, which are sold worldwide.

Billy Tannery

https://www.billytannery.co.uk/collections/collaborations

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Our leather tannery is unique in the UK as it specializes in goat leather and was the first to be built in almost 100 years. We operate as a microtannery, which means we focus on small batches of leather production, much like a microbrewery. This process allows us to prioritize the details of each batch, resulting in higher quality and more environmentally friendly leather.

Lambland

https://www.lambland.co.uk/

Lambland, which was originally known as Sheepcote, was founded in 1961. In 1978, Bernie and Stella bought the company, which included the renowned Quay Shop on Ilfracombe Harbour along with three dilapidated shops on Ilfracombe High Street. They refurbished the shops with care, and one of them was converted into an additional sheepskin shop, while the other two were rented out.

New Balance

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/

An English inventor named William J. Riley, who lived in Boston, Massachusetts, aimed to enhance the performance of footwear for people who spend their day on their feet back in 1906. He got inspired by the perfect balance that chickens exhibit in his yard. He came up with his first product - a flexible arch support shaped like a triangle with three support points.

Crockett & Jones

https://www.crockettandjones.com/

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Crockett & Jones was founded in 1879 by two brothers-in-law, James Crockett and Charles Jones. James was brought up by his grandfather, Henry Marshall, who was a boot and shoe manufacturer in Northampton. At the age of 10, James left school to work as an errand boy before starting his apprenticeship as a clicker.

Church's

https://www.church-footwear.com/gb/en.html

In 1617, Anthony Church, a master shoemaker, started producing handmade shoes in the English town of Northampton. At that time, Northampton was famous for its shoe industry. Little did Anthony know that his great-grandson Thomas would eventually turn the business into a worldwide icon, two centuries later.

Conker shoes

https://conkershoes.com/

With our passion for high-quality shoemaking Conker has continued a tradition of British craftsmanship since 1977. We make bespoke leather shoes that are produced exclusively by us in Devon. You won’t find them anywhere else in the world!
We believe that timeless design is always modern and that true beauty gets better with age. Each pair of shoes has been meticulously crafted by our small team located in Totnes in the South West of England.