A county remains the "shoemaking capital of the world" despite decades of change, industry bosses have said. The British Footwear Association (BFA), based in Northamptonshire, has now represented ...
Northamptonshire is famous for its shoe production but many shoemakers have been forced to close or have outsourced their shoemaking over the years. Solovair makes 10,000 shoes and boots each year.
A town renowned for its shoemaking heritage has gained its first new footwear factory in more than 30 years. London-based Foster and Son, which has been making shoes since 1840, opened a new ...
One pair can cost over £5,000. London has been a hub for shoemaking for centuries, and while the industry has shrunk over time, an increase in demand from Japan and the US has helped to reignite ...