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Church's: The English shoemaker walking the world stage

Church’s history can be traced back to 1617, when Anthony Church, a master shoemaker was handcrafting shoes in Northampton, England, a town renowned for producing fine footwear since medieval times.
4th Oct 2021
Member of the Week Church's: The English shoemaker walking the world stage
His descendants followed in his footsteps, establishing Church’s & Co in 1873. Church’s still proudly manufactures in Northampton, where it nurtures and protects the time-honoured traditions on English shoemaking. With 62 directly-owned and operated retail stores that span the globe, it’s store locations include London, Paris, Edinburgh, Milan, Berlin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai and Beijing.

Church’s continues to present men’s and women’s collections that are unparalleled for craftsmanship and luxury. These handmade shoes are loyal to the artisanal traditions of English shoemaking. Timeless in aesthetic and exceptional in quality, they are amongst the most long-lasting and desirable in the world.

Pictured above: Stormzy wearing Church's shoes at the No Time to Die premiere.

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