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Loake Shoes
The Loake shoemaking tradition began in 1880 when brothers Thomas, John and William opened a factory in Northamptonshire in the heart of the English shoemaking industry. The aim was to provide the most handsome, comfortable and durable gentlemen's shoes possible. The three Loake brothers were among the first to see the benefits in bringing some of the most highly-skilled shoemakers in the area together under one roof, each man with his own bench and set of tools, working together to produce shoes of exceptional quality.
The present factory, in Wood Street, Kettering, was built by the brothers in 1894. Today, five generations later, Loakes continue to be family owned and to pride themselves on the outstanding quality that only traditional skills and a family heritage can achieve.
Cheaney Shoes
Joseph Cheaney established the company in 1886 and in 1896, along with his brother Arthur, they moved to the site which the factory occupies today. During the first 80 years of business, the factory made shoes exclusively for some of the finest stores and companies around the world, branded to their individual company requirements.
The business was sold in 1964 to Church’s English Shoes - the world famous brand based in Northampton. It was at this time that the ‘Cheaney brand’ became available to retailers all over the world.
In August 2009 another chapter in the Cheaney story began. Messrs. William and Jonathan Church carried out a management buy-out of the Cheaney business from Church & Co; and they now own and operate the company. The Churchs are fully committed to producing footwear entirely made in England.
Sanders Shoes
Sanders and Sanders Ltd was established in 1873 by brothers William Sanders and Thomas Sanders of Rushden, Northamptonshire. They had a vision of offering outstanding quality footwear to discerning members of the public. They selected the finest English hides, the best local oak-bark tanned soles and began to design and make boots.
The company is currently in the fourth generation of family management, employing over 100 craftsmen. Sanders and Sanders Ltd is committed to quality and supplies a wide range of customers across the world.
In particular its uniform products are famous amongst Police, Military and Security forces worldwide. Officers in Her Majesty's Brigade of Guards will be familiar with Sanders Uniform George Boots! Of interest to many is the fact that they have an extensive range of wide fittting and even extra wide fitting shoes and boots.
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