Grenson Shoes
Grensons England’s Master Shoemakers since 1866.
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Concurrent with rising demand throughout the Edwardian era – which resulted in yet further expansion of the Queen Street factory – it was recognised that the company’s prospects could be improved still further if our products were more readily distinguishable from the general run of shoes being sold by the wholesalers. As a result, the ‘Grenson’ identity (a compression of Green & Son) was introduced in 1913 and became one of the first brand names to be registered in the UK
Grenson’s craftsmen are still proud to display their skill, as they handcraft shoes to the very highest standards. Today a Grenson shoe is, as it was always intended to be, one of the finest examples of English shoe-making. In an age where, unfortunately, people as well as products are ‘processed’, Grenson shoes radiates a unique and personal quality, which translates into a customer experience of ‘made, or done especially for me.'
Grenson Shoes
People unfamiliar with Grenson are often taken aback with the tremendous range of shoes and boots offered - and are then delighted by our obvious attention to detail.
Hand-tooled leathers, burnished to a rich luster; beautifully crafted calf, kid and nappa;
oak bark and chestnut tanned Goodyear welted soles; soft and welcoming calf linings, all engage the customer. Traditional, contemporary, business, formal and dress footwear, an oil-drummed, robust country collection and a comprehensive offering of moccasins make up a stylish, wide and exciting range.
Grenson footwear impresses with its elegant, harmonious appearance. The look and the feel of the materials is deeply satisfying. There is an ambience to a Grenson shoe which reflects the assurance of many decades of accomplished craftsmanship. The feel, the fit and the experience of wearing a pair of Grenson shoes is always a delight with every shoe leather lined.
Grenson Leathers
Shoes were first introduced into Western Europe by St. Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers. Tradition has it that an angel used to supply St. Crispin with as much leather as he needed. Whatever the truth of this may be, the leathers for Grenson are now bought by a team of discerning buyers, who choose that which is best suited for both the style of shoe and the climate and environment in which it is likely to be worn.
Grenson buyers reject almost 9 out of 10 skins offered to them. For example, they will never buy the hide of a French calf born in February when the flying insects of the Camargue will make a lasting impression the skin of a young animal. Similarly, they will not use kid which has grazed on the higher slopes of the Greek hills, because the constant craning in search of food results in unsightly stretch marks on the animals’ neck. Grenson work with a vast variety of leathers, but those used on our instock range are:
Calf The skin of very young cattle which offers fine grain, suppleness and exceptional durability; a versatile leather that can be used for virtually every type of shoe.
Kid The skin of young goats which offers fine grain and suppleness; predominantly used for casual and lighter weight shoes.
Nappa Skins, normally from lambs, which are remarkably soft and supple; primarily used for shoes where comfort is the key.
Patent Fine grain leather is specially treated with polyurethane to create an exceptional gloss finish, especially suitable for evening wear; patent leather can also be used in conjunction with other leathers to produce eye-catching results.
Full grain Skins where only the hair has been removed, leaving the natural surface grain unchanged.
Suede Leather where the underside of the skin is buffed to give an attractive textured appearance.
Grenson Shoes - Pediwear Catalogue:
Grenson Rose Collection
Grenson Rushden Collection
Grenson Feathermaster
Grenson Accessories