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 ...

A decision on whether to demolish an historic shoe production factory or not has been delayed. Stonefield Works was a factory ...

He’s pleased. “These are quality. Gonna look great. We do good work here.” All these years in the trade — more than a half ...

The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers is launching a new prize for the 2025 edition of its annual Footwear Awards to ...

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 ...

"Manolo doesn't see himself as a fashion designer. He just sees himself, as he calls himself, as a cobbler. He is creative, ...

About 20 years before Peter Otieno considered shoemaking a business, he looked at it as his destiny—to dignify school-going ...