Crown Northampton Overstone Derby Sneaker

Founded in 1908 as Earnest Woodford & Son, Crown Northampton remains a flagship brand of the Woodford family, combining traditional handcrafted craftsmanship with the finest materials to produce high-quality shoes. Now in its fifth generation under the leadership of Chris Woodford, the company has established strong distribution links with the best stores in Japan, influencing its evolution while maintaining its commitment to 'Made in England' from start to finish. 

Crown Northampton takes pride in operating a strictly 'made to order' business model, eliminating the need for sales or discounts and promoting sustainability by producing only what is ordered. The company uses world-class materials, including premium European and American leathers sourced from elite tanneries to ensure the highest quality. The use of the name 'Crown' is a mark of honor and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of English shoemaking.

Calfskin leather is a very popular choice when ordering sneakers. Known as a premium quality leather, firm and uniform while offering a consistent finish across the hide, calfskin can have a fine grain or be completely smooth depending on the finishing process. The main features of calfskin include its soft and supple touch, making it ideal for shoes as it can move and bend with the wearer, its distinctive fine grain that provides a high-quality finish, and its durability while remaining lightweight. At Crown Northampton, we focus on using the best materials, with a careful selection of the ideal finish and firmness for calfskin depending on the produced style. Located in Northampton, at the heart of the world-renowned shoe industry, the company sources leather from the best merchants in England, including top-quality calf suede and leather from English tanneries such as CF Stead and the finest Italian tanneries.

Known as a premium quality leather, calfskin is firm and uniform while offering a consistent finish across the hide. Calfskin may feature a fine grain or can be completely smooth depending on the finishing process. Key characteristics of calfskin leather include its soft and supple touch, making it ideal for shoes as it can move and bend with the wearer, its distinctive fine grain that offers a high-quality finish, and, most importantly, its durability while remaining lightweight. Crown Northampton takes pride in using only the finest materials available and carefully selects the ideal finish and firmness for calfskin leather, depending on the style being created. With the factory located in Northampton, at the heart of the world-renowned shoe industry, we are privileged to source leather from the best merchants in England. We select only top-quality suede and calfskin from English tanneries such as CF Stead alongside the finest Italian tanneries.