Expanding the collection
Kudu Suede
Bringing C.F. Stead's rich kudu suede to our Stitchdown Collection.
Introducing
The Off-Cuts Collection
The perfect complement to your Crown Northampton footwear.
"The Highest Quality Sneakers In The World"
Weston Kay - Rose Anvil
Hand Stitch Collection
Current Lead Time
9-12 Weeks
Quality takes time and we're proud of the footwear we craft. In order to hit the high standard we set for ourselves, we don't rush things.
Our lead time now sits at 9-12 weeks, thank you to all of our customers for their patience and support - you're helping to keep an industry alive!
LUXURY SHOES & SNEAKERS, HANDMADE IN ENGLAND
Crown Northampton is a proud, fifth generation family owned company that understands the rich and important shoemaking heritage of our town and location. This appreciation for tradition and excellence has been utilised in all aspects of the footwear we produce today.
Crown Northampton design is timeless yet with a progressive mindset. All collections feature traditional British methods of construction across men's and women's unisex styles. Using only the finest locally sourced materials, all footwear is handmade to order in our Northampton factory.
Handmade In England - Since 1908
Blog
The Importance of Being Patient for the Ernest
The Ernest Wholecut is made using English calf leather that takes well over a year to tan. Only the finest skins are suitable, and just...
The World's Best Sneaker
It’s a privilege to be able to be myself and to make a living doing something I care about this deeply. Shoe making is in...
The Ernest Wholecut Sneaker
We’ve been working on something new, and over the next two blog posts, we’ll share the story behind it. This first part is my personal...
The Ingredients Behind a Crown Sneaker
A story about how we design and why it takes the time it does. (Yes, we have a new shoe for you.) Designing a Crown...
Expanding on a Classic: The Woodford Desert Boot
Some designs earn their place as staples - considered, consistent and enduring. The desert boot is one of them. Simple in silhouette and rich in...
The Finest Calf Suede - Janus from C.F. Stead
As with everything we craft at Crown Northampton, the quality of materials is our priority. We’ve spent time trialing and testing various suedes to ensure...
AS FEATURED IN
ROSE ANVIL
Everdon Wholecut
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ROSE ANVIL
Harlestone Derby
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"If you’re going to make shell cordovan sneakers, you might as well do every single thing to an insane standard"
Ben Robinson - Stitchdown.com
Our Brand Values
Handmade in England
All footwear is made in our Northampton, England factory by skilled craftspeople, using traditional methods.
Proudly made in England since 1908.
Using Only The Finest Materials
Box / veg tan / janus calf, deer suede, buffalo, chromexcel, and shell cordovan leathers - Sourced from world class tanneries including CF Stead in Leeds, UK and The Horween Company in Chicago, USA.
Local Footprint
Lasts, leathers, tooling and soles.
Raw materials and factory tools sourced locally within our historic boot and shoemaking region of Northampton, Northamptonshire.
Every Order, Made to Order
Every order placed is specifically Made To Order for each customer. No waste, no excess stock, sensible and sustainable. Worldwide Delivery within 15 weeks.