A Look at Handcrafted Shoes at English Brands

15 October 2022 //Footwear

Craftsmanship is a word that gets thrown around quite often by high street brands and designer boutiques. But what’s the difference between actual craftmanship and throwing the word around as a sound bite? This post will guide you through our collection of handcrafted shoes so you can choose the right pair for your next English Brands purchase.


When you think of shopping for shoes, there are lots of English Brands that come to mind. Here, we’ll take you through some of our noteworthy designs below. NPS Shoes Churchill 5 Eye Brogue Oxford in Black The Churchill 5 Eye Brogue Oxford in Black is a signature, brogue shoe. Originally developed in the mid-1800s, the brogue remained a popular shoe style until the outbreak of WWII. A particular favourite in our collection, it features a hand sewn brogue style and Goodyear welted construction – each pair takes approximately three weeks to produce by expert craftsmen using traditional methods. Sanders Military Style Derby Shoes 1128B in Black A military style shoe with a practical, sturdy design. The patent upper provides a smoother surface, while the central lace compartment offers greater flexibility of movement. The Goodyear Welted Sole will ensure this shoe remains durable and hard-wearing over time, while it is part of the Sanders Military Style Edit – Sander's latest revamp of classic footwear. Patent Upper Goodyear Welted Sole Central lace Compartment Black colourway Part of the Sander’s Military Style Edit Barker Weymouth Derby Shoe in Cherry Calf/Grain Leathers Goodyear Welt Construction - A traditional method of manufacturing which provides a shoe that will give comfort, excellent shape retention, water-resistance and repairable properties. The Barker Weymouth Derby Shoe in Cherry Calf/ Grain Leathers is an ideal casual shoe for any occasion as it is built with Goodyear Welted construction for excellent insulation against cold and heat. Goodyear Welt Construction - A traditional method of manufacturing which provides a shoe that will give comfort, excellent shape retention, water-resistance and repairable properties. Excellent insulation against cold and heat Good shape retention 7mm leather Sole 27mm Heel Barker Nicholas Brogue in Antique Rosewood / Navy Suede Barker Nicholas Brogue in Antique Rosewood / Navy Suede. Designed and hand-made in Northampton, England. Goodyear Welted construction and full leather lining ensure comfort and durability. Full leather sole and hand stitched detailing. This shoe is crafted from the finest calf leathers and finished with natural coloured leather on the welt and sole. The sole unit is secured with small nails (approx 500) which are then hammered down so that they disappear into the leather upper leaving no gaps between the welt seam and work surface enabling water to run off away from stitching above Designed and made in Northampton, England Premium craftsmanship since 1880 Goodyear Welted construction Full leather insole and lining Calf leather with natural finish Hand-stitched detailing Full leather sole So, there you have it, a proper look at our handcrafted shoe designs. Whether you’re looking to go on holiday and need something to wear or are simply looking to top your wardrobe up this summer, our wide collection of shoes gives you plenty of options. For more information, call us on +44 (0) 1202 93 40 50 and we’d be happy to help with any of your questions.


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