Crown Northampton Shoes

Crown Northampton Shoes Quality handmade shoes made in Northampton, England since 1908. The Woodford family have been hand making quality boots and shoes since 1908.

Established by my great great grandfather Earnest Woodford in London, the business later moved to the home of footwear: Northampton, England. Five generations on and we’re still producing quality hand-made footwear, using the finematerials and utilising knowledge and skills passed down from generation to generation. Our company is one of the few to have the privilege of being allowed to use the to

wn's crest on its products. This confirms our commitment and promise to have every boot and shoe made in our Northampton factory by highly skilled cobblers, many of whom are following in the footsteps of their ancestors by working in the shoe industry. Over the years we’ve become world renowned for comfort and craftsmanship and approximately seventy per cent of our production is now exported worldwide. Using only the finest materials, all sourced from local leather merchants, we design, develop, and hand-make our shoes to the high standards set by both the town’s forefathers and the Woodford family. As a proud Northampton company, we understand the rich and important shoemaking heritage of our town and have funnelled this passion for tradition and excellence into our new flagship brand 'Crown Northampton'. The range features traditional British shoe designs , along with boots and shoes sculpted with modern trends in mind. Each style is named after an historic Northampton factory, evoking the rich history and heritage behind each design. It’s our belief that the best things from our past should help us step into the future.

- Chris Woodford, Owner of Crown Northampton

Four colours from Japan.Two Crown styles. One new collection. Launching this Friday…….
02/09/2026

Four colours from Japan.
Two Crown styles.
One new collection.

Launching this Friday…….

The Crown Northampton Hand Stitch Collection.
23/08/2026

The Crown Northampton Hand Stitch Collection.

Our newest addition, this first release was made from the last of the red Shinki Cordovan leather we set aside from the ...
18/08/2026

Our newest addition, this first release was made from the last of the red Shinki Cordovan leather we set aside from the D16. Ten pairs all now spoken for.

More Shinki Cordovan news coming soon. Sign up to our newsletter to be first in line for our limited leather drops. Link in bio.

Our D16 Shinki Red is down to the last few pairs. A vibrant red Cordovan sneaker will always get noticed, and this one c...
05/08/2026

Our D16 Shinki Red is down to the last few pairs. A vibrant red Cordovan sneaker will always get noticed, and this one carries a story with it (link in bio).

When House of the Dragon Game of Thrones asked Crown to join the ‘Change the Crown’ campaign, the timing was almost too ...
29/06/2026

When House of the Dragon Game of Thrones asked Crown to join the ‘Change the Crown’ campaign, the timing was almost too on the nose. We were already reflecting on ten years of selling Crown shoes direct from our factory.

“Not a lotta people know this”, but ten years ago when we set up the brand, we had to jump through quite a few hoops to use the words “Crown” and “Northampton” together. Our logo carries royal authorisation from Buckingham Palace, sitting alongside our town and county’s coat of arms and rose. It is a credential we wear proudly, and one that holds us to a standard.

It’s a long way from Westeros to Northampton, but we thought, why the hell not. She can have our crown for the day, no hoops to jump through from us. Crown Northampton supports the rightful Queen.

And to Matt, fellow Northampton boy, doing this town proud on a global stage. There is a pair of Crowns with your name on, ready when you are.

21/06/2026

If you want to find what makes this town what it is, you go to the Museum and Art Gallery, where nine hundred years of is held within its walls. The only natural place for a team photoshoot. Link in bio for more.

11/06/2026

Once measured, forever Crown.

We love when customers come and visit the factory. Seeing the craft first hand, having your foot measured properly, and walking away with the right pair on order.

Soft as a slipper, sharp as an Oxford. The Abbey Unlined in Bracken Dearborn, Horween’s softest leather in one of their ...
05/06/2026

Soft as a slipper, sharp as an Oxford. The Abbey Unlined in Bracken Dearborn, Horween’s softest leather in one of their warmest browns. Hidden structure inside, the leather straight against your foot. Made to order in .

The Abbey in Shell Cordovan For dinner, or a sharper, more polished look, Shell Cordovan is one of the rarest leathers w...
31/05/2026

The Abbey in Shell Cordovan For dinner, or a sharper, more polished look, Shell Cordovan is one of the rarest leathers we use, with a glossy surface that rolls rather than creases as it ages. Horween first produced it in 1905, for sharpening razor blades of all things, and most cordwainers will tell you it is the finest leather in the world. Available year round in Black, No.8, Bourbon, and Cognac.

Introducing The Unlined Collection. Four new unlined styles built on a technique we have developed in tribute to Haynes ...
03/05/2026

Introducing The Unlined Collection. Four new unlined styles built on a technique we have developed in tribute to Haynes & Cann, a Northampton RAF bootmaker whose craft nearly disappeared from this town. The Abbey Oxford, Harlestone Derby, Thornton Wholecut, and Ashby Loafer live on the website. Link in bio.

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86 Bunting Road
Northampton
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