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Footwear

Crockett & Jones

United Kingdom

Crockett & Jones is a Northampton shoemaker founded in 1879 by James Crockett and Charles Jones. Wikipedia lists the Jones family as owner. It makes Goodyear-welted men's shoes.

Facts
Founded1879
FoundersJames Crockett and Charles Jones
OwnerJones family
HeadquartersNorthampton, England
SegmentMen's footwear
Websitecrockettandjones.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
FootwearMenswear
Sales channels
Own storesWholesaleE-commerce

What is Crockett & Jones?

Crockett & Jones is an English footwear maker headquartered in Northampton. It was founded in 1879 by James Crockett and Charles Jones and, according to Wikipedia, is owned by the Jones family.

Products and positioning

The company makes Goodyear-welted footwear. Its three men's collections are Hand Grade, Main and Shell Cordovan, supported by a limited range of women's boots and low-heeled shoes. It sits in the premium segment of English men's shoes.

Distribution

The United Kingdom is the principal market. Wikipedia notes historic exports to Australia, Argentina, South Africa, the USA and the Far East. As of 2014 the company had 11 retail shops and concessions in London, Birmingham, Paris, Brussels and New York City; this figure is dated and may have changed.

  • Collections: Hand Grade, Main, Shell Cordovan
  • Principal market: United Kingdom
  • Retail (2014): 11 shops and concessions

Why it matters

Crockett & Jones is one of the established family-owned names of Northampton shoemaking. Its structured collections and mix of own shops, concessions and export sales make it a representative example of how English heritage makers serve both domestic and overseas customers.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Crockett & Jones?

Wikipedia lists the Jones family as the owner of Crockett & Jones.

Where is Crockett & Jones from?

Crockett & Jones is from Northampton, England. It was founded in 1879 by James Crockett and Charles Jones.

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