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Luxury Handmade Sneakers Made in England: What to Look for Before You Buy
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...
North of Cordovan: Rare Horween Veg Tan Limited Edition.
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...
Meet the Makers #004: Ollie
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...
D15 - Horween Marbled Shell Cordovan. Limited Edition.
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...
Scottish Red Deer Suede: Two New Colours from Barrhead
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...
Direct from the Factory: Rebuilding the Link Between Maker and Wearer
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...
Shell Cordovan in Small Forms
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...
D14: Japanese Oiled Shell Cordovan, Perfect for Sneakers
Japanese Oiled Shell Cordovan takes time to obtain and time to understand, which is why D14 has taken longer to reach us. This December we...
A Rare Collaboration: Crown Northampton x Heddels
Our knowledge of Northampton shoemaking gives us confidence in every part of what we do. It is in our blood. Many of our team are...