Grove Desert Shoe - Brown Kudu Suede

Brown Kudu Suede

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Quality Takes Time. Please note our current Stitchdown Collection made-to-order lead time is 12-15 weeks

    • Kudu reverse suede upper from CF Stead
    • Handmade in England
    • Leather heel pad, veg tan leather insole
    • Durable, genuine natural crepe
    • Resole service available
    • Traditional desert boot construction

    Our Stitchdown Collection is masterfully crafted in England from start to finish. The Grove desert shoes is a below ankle, 4 eyelet pattern. Sat atop a natural crepe sole that is extremely hardwearing, lightweight, and comfortable. The upper is made from English tanned Kude reverse suede from the world-famous Charles F Stead tannery in Leeds, UK. Selected for its thick tight fibre structure yet super soft feel. Internally the boot is unlined as the suede upper is moss backed to increase comfort. The footbed is traditionally half-lined with natural leather and a soft, cushioned heel pad.

    One of the rarest suedes in the world, only the top grade is selected from each delivery of raw material to CF Steads in Leeds, England. On average, or every 250 to 300 skins, one is considered clean enough for the reverse suede, of those only 1/3 suitable for the lighter shades. The suede has a soft, luxurious look and feel, whilst offering reassuring strength and durability from its tight strong fibre structure. Each pair is carefully cut from individual skins with character that vary in size and shade.

    SHIPPING & DELIVERY TIME

    UK & REST OF THE WORLD SHIPPING

    - Worldwide Footwear Orders - INCLUDED IN PRICE

    UK Care Product & Accessory orders up to £150 - £15

    - Rest Of The World Care Product & Accessory orders up to £150 - £30-£35

    WORLDWIDE DELIVERY TIME 

    - All Footwear orders excluding Stitchdown Collection - 9-12 weeks

    - Stitchdown Collection Orders - 12-15 weeks

    - Gift Vouchers, Care Product & Accessory orders - up to 2 weeks

    For Further Information Please Visit Our Shipping Page

    Orders within Europe: Prices shown include VAT. All final purchase prices include delivery duty paid (DDP).

    Orders Outside of Europe: Prices shown are now automatically exclusive of VAT. Customers are liable for any local duties incurred at the shipping destination. If unsure, please check with your local customs office before placing an order.

    To maintain and protect your Crown Northampton Shoes we offer a selection of cleaning and weather proofing product alongside polishes and shoe trees. See below for style specific care products. To view care guides click here

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    MADE IN ENGLAND DESERT BOOTS AND DERBYS - NEW STITCHDOWN COLLECTION LOOKBOOK
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    The four main shoemaking stages once an order is placed...

    Clicking

    The ‘clicking’ or cutting process as it is also known is the very start of your shoes being made, the leather is cut into the shapes that make up your silhouette either by hand or on a press.

    Closing

    Once all the components of the shoe are cut they go through several processes that are essential to the construction then they are sewn together to make the upper.

    Lasting

    A last is a template form that is unique to each shoe size and style, the upper is pulled onto the last to give it the final shape of the shoe ready for a sole to be fitted. Once the sole is fitted the shoe will have it’s complete form.

    Shoe Rooming

    The final stage of the factory process your shoes go through the hands of our quality checkers and the finish is applied to the leather or suede to finish the shoe and ensure it looks it’s absolute best.