The chief executive of the British Footwear Association, John Saunders, has told footwearbiz that there has been a “steady and significant increase in international interest in British-made footwear”.

There are 26 companies making shoes in the UK, with 4.6 million pairs made in 2012 and 5.4 million in 2013.

Estimated figures for 2014 suggest there were 5.6 million pairs made – a growth of 22% in two years – and that of these, 1.3 million were of the leather, welted variety.

Around 45% of shoes were exported in 2014, rising to 54% for the welted manufacturers.

We take a closer look at British companies and their supply chains in the next edition of World Footwear.

Picture: Courtesy of Crockett & Jones

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