The Journal

13/11/2026

140 Years: Introducing Our Anniversary Boot 

As one of a handful of Northamptonshire shoemakers still practising traditional Goodyear-welted craftsmanship, we welcome you to celebrate 140th anniversary. This year marks the launch of the 140 Boot, a strictly limited run rooted in the brand’s wartime efforts. Caretakers of Craft William Church often refers to the Joint Ownership as the “caretakers” of the brand: its factory, history, craft, and character. In our blogs and history features, we tend to focus on the stories we’ve witnessed first‑hand, yet this building has lived a far longer life than any of... Read More

04/09/2026

Oxfords vs Brogues

What are the differences between Oxfords and Brogues? Choosing a formal shoe can be a challenge when one knows nothing about shoes, but we are aware that not everyone knows their Oxfords from their Derbys, their brogue from their Monk shoe, and we wanted to talk about one of the bigger questions people often ask themselves: what is the difference between an Oxford shoe and a brogue? Our Quick Summary Table Shoe Type Lacing Type Perforation Level Formality Primary Definition Oxford Closed None (traditionally) High (Formal & Professional) A shoe... Read More