UK footwear makers celebrate Royal Warrants
16/06/2025
Alongside it, longstanding BFA members Tricker’s, Crockett & Jones, John Lobb, Loake and Barbour have either retained or renewed their Royal Warrants.
Tricker’s, established in 1829, is known for producing some of the most durable shoes in the industry. Each pair is meticulously crafted using 265 individual processes over 12 weeks.
Crockett & Jones, founded in 1879, specialises in Goodyear welted shoes, known for their strength, durability and comfort. Each pair takes up to eight weeks to manufacture, involving over 200 highly skilled operations.
Loake has been synonymous with traditional English craftsmanship and handmade shoes for five generations and 140 years. The company is still family owned and operating in the same town in Northamptonshire.
John Lobb is renowned for its bespoke handmade-to-measure shoes and boots. Run by the fifth generation of the Lobb family, the company has a rich history of creating footwear for a distinguished clientele.
Barbour is headquartered in South Shields and has evolved into a full lifestyle label, offering clothing, footwear and accessories.
The BFA said: “The Royal Warrant appointments reflect the continued impact of BFA members on British craftsmanship, luxury manufacturing and global style. From new honourees like Gaziano & Girling to the historic brands maintaining their legacy, the British Footwear Association celebrates the enduring excellence of its members in serving both tradition and modern demand.”
A Royal Warrant of Appointment is a document that permits a company to use the Royal Arms in connection with its business in an appointed trading capacity. It is granted for up to five years at a time as a mark of recognition for the ongoing supply of goods or services traded with and used by the Households of HM The King and HM The Queen.
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