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Introducing the Crown Northampton Unlined Sneaker Collection

By Crown Northampton

We are always looking for new ways to honour this town's 800 years of shoemaking craft. Last year we introduced our first hand welted sneaker....

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Shoe of the Month: April 2026 - Bjorn's Adnitt GAT

By Crown Northampton

Being made to order opens a door that most brands keep closed. Some customers walk straight through it, others are happy to order online and...

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Luxury Handmade Sneakers Made in England: What to Look for Before You Buy

By Lindo Mavuso

Made in England is important. When it comes to footwear, made in Northampton, England runs deeper. This is the town that has been making the...

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North of Cordovan: Rare Horween Veg Tan Limited Edition.

By Crown Northampton

We are launching a new leather to sit within our Classic Collection, made from the back half of the horsehide, presented in a way we...

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Meet the Makers #004: Ollie

By Crown Northampton

Northampton has been making the world's finest shoes for centuries. We think it still does. And judging by the people who find their way to...

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D15 - Horween Marbled Shell Cordovan. Limited Edition.

By Crown Northampton

We visited Horween last year with our usual question in mind: what rare and unusual things can we craft with next? Whilst chatting with Nick...

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Scottish Red Deer Suede: Two New Colours from Barrhead

By Crown Northampton

At Crown Northampton, Scottish red deer suede is one of the most luxurious leathers we use on our handmade sneakers. It has a rich, soft...

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Direct from the Factory: Rebuilding the Link Between Maker and Wearer

By Crown Northampton

Being direct from the factory has shaped a great deal of what we have been able to do this year. It has allowed us to...

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Shell Cordovan in Small Forms

By Crown Northampton

One-off pieces shaped by hand from Horween Shell Cordovan Much of our work begins with materials produced in small batches by specialist tanneries. Horween Shell...

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