The Voice of Workmanship IV
Onto our final “Voice of Workmanship” interview and we have quite fittingly come to the very last stage of our manufacturing process, Passing. After some 200+ stages every single shoe undergoes...
Goodyear Welted Construction
All Crockett & Jones shoes are made by using the traditional Goodyear Welted construction synonymous with quality handmade English shoes.
Time for an Unlined Suede Chukka Boot
When people talk about handmade English shoes, they probably think of toe cap Oxford’s in black calf or full brogue Derby’s in tan scotch grain. However, our world is getting more casual by the year. Coloured suede’s and...
The Voice of Workmanship III
Crockett & Jones, is a growing business with two big hurdles to overcome, one of them is labour. Manufacturing English Goodyear welted shoes is a labour intensive process that if done properly will remain a labour intensive process...
Crockett & Jones expands its Parisian flagship
Crockett & Jones Paris has, once again, doubled the area of its flagship shop, 14 rue Chauveau Lagarde. The shop is now a masterpiece of Parisian retail proudly showcasing an extensive range of Crockett & Jones shoes...
NEW Driving Shoes from Crockett & Jones for Summer 2013
Following the success of the driving shoes from summer 2013, Crockett & Jones are pleased to offer further additions to the Mens and Ladies driving collections.
Crockett & Jones Spring Summer 2013 Collection London & New York
The new collection of styles for Spring/Summer 2013 will begin to arrive in the retail shops in the UK and New York during March and April. Here is a preview of the styles that you will find...
The Voice of Workmanship II
Crockett & Jones has been manufacturing fine English shoes since 1879, during those 133 years very talented and highly skilled employees have worked hard to produce the quality product we know today...
The Voice of Workmanship I
Today, Crockett & Jones has a workforce of more than 300 employees. Here is the first of five Interviews from the heart of Crockett & Jones...
HRH The Prince of Wales visits Crockett and Jones Factory
Crockett & Jones proudly welcomed a member of the Royal family through its doors for the first time since 1924...
HRH The Prince of Wales to visit Crockett & Jones
Crockett & Jones are delighted to announce that HRH The Prince of Wales will be visiting their Northampton factory on Tuesday 22nd January 2013 for a factory tour and to meet the staff...
Crockett & Jones Launches a New Mobile Website
We already have a large number of viewers from mobile devices and we only see this increasing over time. Now you have a mobile specific website to make things a little bit easier.
Handmade Shoes, In the Making Part 6
Part 6 brings us to the final department on our factory tour! The shoes have now ‘seamlessly’ flowed through 6 of the 7 departments and by now have undergone all construction processes. This is where the fine art begins…
Shoemakers Insight, Part 6
All Crockett & Jones shoes are made by using the traditional Goodyear Welted construction synonymous with handmade English shoes. This technique...
NEW Ladies Collection from Crockett & Jones
Crockett & Jones are world renowned for making some of the finest handmade English men’s shoes today. Unknown to many, the manufacture of ladies shoes...
Handmade Shoes In the Making, Part 5
Part 5 introduces the finishing room run by Steve. The shoes are now looking considerably like a handmade product, although there is still much to do to turn them into the works of art you see in our shops today...
Shoemakers Insight, Part 5
The loafer is now available in a multitude of variations: tassel loafer, penny loafer, driving shoes all of which can be found with a square or round toe. A shoe without laces is often wrongly misplaced as depicting an 'old-fashioned' image...
Crockett & Jones Autumn Winter 2012 Collection Paris
As ever, Crockett & Jones' Parisian additions differ slightly from London & New York. You will find a continuing theme of colour throughout our growing range...
Crockett & Jones NEW Facebook page
The focus of our Facebook page and Twitter account will not be one of heavy marketing or laborious imagery. It will reach out to customers who are genuinely interested in classic British products...
Crockett & Jones Autumn Winter 2012 Collection London & New York
Continuing to push boundaries this season with innovative, contemporary new styles, Crockett & Jones subtly introduce colour alongside high quality, practical materials for soles and uppers...
Handmade Shoes In the Making, Part 4
Part 4 introduces one room with two industrious departments; The Lasting and Making Departments. Within these departments you have an array of skilled operatives...
NEW SHOP. Crockett & Jones, Knightsbridge
Crockett & Jones has opened its 6th UK stand-alone shop at, 155 Brompton Road - Knightsbridge, London, SW3.
WELL, IF THEY ARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR JAMES BOND….
Northampton shoe maker, Crockett & Jones have supplied 4 styles to live up to James Bond’s expectations...
Shoemakers Insight, Part 4
Shoe polish protects the leather and maintains its appearance. It also helps to give a high shine finish increasing the durability and life of the shoes upper material...
Cranford 3: A New Chelsea Boot from Crockett & Jones
Cranford 3, made on the 360 last, is a sleek and stylish Chelsea Boot that comes with glove like fitting qualities that get better with time. Set apart from your everyday casual Chelsea Boot...
Atherstone: A Crockett & Jones Full Brogue
This smart oxford, with full perforation is more commonly known as a 'full brogue', but common it is not! Atherstone is a beautifully made English shoe and a must have in you collection.
Handmade Shoes In the Making, Part 3
Following on from Part 2 in the Closing Room, we move to an extremely varied department, Preparation this is where the ‘bottom’ part of the shoes is prepared...
Shoemakers Insight, Part 3
It is possible to shampoo suede with water and household soap, either to remove stains - depending on the nature of the stain - or to revive the brightness of the suede...
The London Collection
Unique to our London Shops, this select range has been manufactured in celebration to our Great British summer of sporting and regal events...
Courtenay Tan. A signature of our French Hand Grade line
This wholecut oxford, made from the finest calf leather, reflects the know-how and the expertise of the Crockett and Jones craftsmen and women...
Handmade Shoes In the Making, Part 2
Following on from Part 1 and moving down stairs from the Clicking Room, the next stage of production is undertaken in the Closing Room where the uppers are ‘closed’...
Shoemakers Insight, Part 2
Crockett and Jones’ Main and Hand Grade Collections include styles for all occasions and situations. Subtly combining English tradition with modern form Crockett & Jones’ shoes today have successfully held onto their recognisable level of quality...
NEW Driving Shoes from Crockett & Jones for Summer 2012.
The Crockett & Jones driving shoe range new for 2012 offers you a selection of men’s and ladies styles, mainly in suede, these shoes provide you with an unrivalled feel and comfort in wear...
Handmade Shoes In the Making, Part 1
Buying a pair of Crockett & Jones English handmade shoes, ensures you enjoy the fruits of a manufacturing process, so in depth it takes all who sees our work force in action, a while to comprehend the skill and concentration levels that are involved...
Shoemakers Insight, Part 1
It is a common misbelief that English made shoes are rigid and heavy, contrary to this misconception; Crockett & Jones have been manufacturing men’s shoes using the traditional Goodyear Welted construction for more than 130 years...