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
Craft, Legacy, and Conversation: The Crown Northampton Way.
As we near the end of the year, I (Chris Woodford) wanted to take a moment to thank you for being a part of what...
D11: Horween Shell Cordovan in One of the Rarest Colours + A Christmas Gift
Today, we’re excited to announce our final limited-edition drop of the year: 20 pairs of Harlestone sneakers and 20 matching feather-edge belts. Over the...
From Necessity to Expression: The Journey of Fashion Through Time
By Kate Stanton Keeping up with fashion is not a priority at Crown Northampton. The idea of constantly designing and selling ‘new’ each year doesn’t fit...
People & Product - Ben Robinson - Stitchdown.com
At Crown Northampton, we often talk about materials and craftsmanship - cornerstones of our work. But shoes are about more than leather and stitches; they’re...
Off-Cuts Collection: Made Possible by You
The principles of quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability shape us and everything we do. The new Off-Cuts collection is a clear demonstration of those principles; transforming the high-quality leather off-cuts...
Meet the Maker # 3: Lee – Over 20 Years at Crown Northampton
Hi Lee. Welcome to the hot seat! Please tell us first how you became part of Team Crown? I joined Crown back in 2003, just...
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.