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D13 - Dark Green Horween Shell Cordovan

By Crown Northampton

The day is here. We have been looking forward to unveiling our Summer 2025 limited edition release: 20 to 25 pairs of our Harlestone Derby...

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The New Cordovan Abbey Oxford

By Crown Northampton

Horween Shell Cordovan is a rare and highly sought-after leather. Availability is limited, not just by the declining supply of raw material, but by the...

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The Importance of Being Patient for the Ernest

By Crown Northampton

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...

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The World's Best Sneaker

By Crown Northampton

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...

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The Ernest Wholecut Sneaker

By Lucy Burdock-Latter

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...

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The Ingredients Behind a Crown Sneaker

By Crown Northampton

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...

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Expanding on a Classic: The Woodford Desert Boot

By Crown Northampton

Some designs earn their place as staples - considered, consistent and enduring. The desert boot is one of them. Simple in silhouette and rich in...

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The Finest Calf Suede - Janus from C.F. Stead

By Crown Northampton

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...

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How Should Crown Northampton Shoes Feel?

By Crown Northampton

One of the most common questions we hear: How do your shoes feel on foot? With decades of shoemaking behind us, we don’t just craft...

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