Place of British making
Northamptonshire
The home of British shoemaking.
For more than two centuries, Northamptonshire has been at the heart of British shoemaking. From traditional workshops to modern independent makers, the county is still home to some of the most interesting footwear brands in the world.
Boots
Crown Northampton
Northampton
Made-to-order footwear from a Northampton factory.
Dr. Martens
Made in England boots
Wollaston
The Made in England line, made by hand at the original Wollaston factory
Loake
1880 Classic
Kettering
Started by three brothers in Kettering in 1880; it also has a factory in India
Solovair
Wollaston
Made in Wollaston by NPS since 1881.
Tricker's
Northampton
Traditional English footwear from Northampton.
Shoes
Crown Northampton
Northampton
Made-to-order footwear from a Northampton factory.
Loake
1880 Classic
Kettering
Started by three brothers in Kettering in 1880; it also has a factory in India
Solovair
Classic collection
Wollaston
Made in Wollaston by NPS since 1881.
Tricker's
Northampton
Traditional English footwear from Northampton.