"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
Product Focus - The Upton Wholecut Sneaker
We Often Get Asked, “What makes Crown sneakers so different?” It’s about more than just looks - it’s the story, craftsmanship, and enduring quality behind...
Beyond the Surface: The Secrets of Crown Northampton Comfort
What’s Inside Matters… We’re known for using premium materials like Scottish Red Deer Suede and Horween Shell Cordovan for our sneaker uppers. But at Crown...
Product Focus - The Adnitt GAT Shoe
Sometimes, Less Really is More The Crown Northampton Adnitt - a shoe that just feels right and looks right - has been quietly gaining attention,...
Handcrafted for You: Three Iconic Styles for Spring
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...
Limited Edition Chromexcel Western Floral Pack
We love to shine a light on skills old and new - they are what shapes us. This limited edition is a touch of both....
Drop 12: Making the Rarest Even Rarer
Horween Shell Cordovan is rare. The amount produced each year depends on two things: the ability to source the raw hides - which are in...
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.