The beauty of made to order footwear? Your Northampton-crafted sneakers can begin their journey right now, amidst the shorter days, and arrive just in time for brighter skies and new adventures. With that in mind, we’re celebrating three icons of Crown Northampton style: a timeless classic, a bold statement piece, and a true legend in the world of leather. These three perfect pairs offer endless possibilities for your personal style…
The Classic Overstone Derby: Timeless White
The Overstone, our original minimalist white sneaker, is a consistent best-seller and a true classic. Designed to showcase the beauty of premium calf leather - a hallmark of Northampton’s shoemaking tradition - it pairs effortlessly with everything from jeans and a t-shirt to a tailored suit. With understated stitching and a clean silhouette, the Overstone Derby lets the quality of the materials speak for itself.
A Pop of Colour: the Harlestone & Everdon in Badalassi Leather
If you’re ready to add some serious colour to your footwear rotation, look no further than the Harlestone of Everdon in vibrant Badalassi leather that comes in four stunning colours. The vegetable-tanned Badalassi leather will age beautifully over time, developing a unique patina with every wear. The veg-tan lining only adds to the effect, and together they mould perfectly to the shape of your foot. We’ve also added hand-stitched details - a nod to our Northampton heritage - which eliminated the need for machine stitching on the tabs and dog tail, giving each pair a unique touch.
Style them your own way, whether you’re pairing them with neutrals for a subtle statement or embracing a bold colour clash, they adapt to your individual style, with the kind of quality that only comes from truly well-made footwear.
The Rarest of Them All: Shell Cordovan Harlestone & Everdon
These four coveted Horween Shell Cordovan colours - Black, No 8, Bourbon, and Dark Cognac - are a mainstay of our sneaker collection, available exclusively from us all year round. So, naturally, we couldn’t resist including this exceptional material in our trio of picks. And with the brighter days of spring on the horizon, there’s no better time to experience the magic of Shell Cordovan. One of Shell Cordovan’s most unique properties is the way it subtly shifts hues in different lighting - a characteristic we call the “Cordovan Shuffle” - and - and matching the skins to create a consistent effect is a true test of our craftspeople’s skill. Each pair is carefully matched by hand to achieve this balance.
The lighter shade of Bourbon works beautifully with everything from layered casual looks to sharp, tailored outfits, while the classic Black Shell Cordovan offers exceptional versatility, easily transitioning from casual to formal. Shell Cordovan is one of those rare materials that speaks for itself. It’s a quiet mark of quality, understood by those who appreciate the finer things.
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The Finishing Touches
Don’t miss the chance to complete your look with our handcrafted accessories: add a matching belt to your order and save £50. Our belts are handcrafted in Northampton by the same artisans who make your shoes, so you know you’re getting exceptional quality. And with your shoe purchase, your also open the door to our Off-Cuts Collection - unique leather goods such as wallets, glasses cases and card holders crafted from premium remnants, minimising waste and maximising style.
