News & Shoes — Joseph Cheaney RSS

Summer footwear can often be a challenge for the well-dressed gentleman more used to a fine English Oxford than a sockless moccasin, driving shoe, or loafer. That’s where we come to the rescue with our 3 classic slip-on shoes for a stylish Summer look. Add the discount code JULY5 to your order for an extra 5% off.

There’s great news for deal hunters and Cheaney Shoes lovers as the factory shop are kick-starting their sale on Black Friday (29th November). As well as reducing the price of all imperfect shoes by a further 20%, they will also have a selection of discontinued lines at a varied range of prices all under £200.

NPS Shoes has opened its first retail store in London, joining Northampton’s finest brands including Cheaney, Dr Martens and Grenson in London’s creative East End.

Whilst we regularly bring news of factory shops, discounts, and factory tours, it’s easy to forget that the shoe industry in Northampton is underpinned by forward-thinking business leaders who are helping to maintain the world-leading status of Northampton’s shoemaking industry.

If you’re interested in the craft and attention to detail that goes into manufacturing the best shoes and boots, then a factory tour at one of Northampton’s leading shoe factories is a great way to see the process first hand.

Autumn has arrived and it’s time to layer up and get those boots on. Here’s our quick guide to the 5 types of boots you need to consider for this leaf-crunching, conker-bashing time of year, and the factory shops where you can grab some genuine bargains.