Dace

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The 1353 last has a very traditional Northamptonshire round-toe shape, creating elegant silhouettes that we adapt into something altogether much tougher.

We use a signature 2-part buckle on our Creepers. The separate buckle and keeper elements contribute to creating our original monk silhouettes.

The 478 pattern is the first recorded instance of the envelope-tab upper design with a ‘whipstitch’ detail in our archive. Originally hailing from the 1950s, it was made with a vertical ‘whipstitch’ to join the mudguard to the apron. It wasn’t until the crepe-soled 2000 iteration that this stitch was accidentally applied in reverse by an outworker, but the mistake proved popular, and so the diagonal whipstitch effect stayed.

Many footwear brands have their own distinct Brogue patterns on the toe of their shoes. The 593 is ours, which dates back over 60 years.

The Boro last was first used on styles in the late 70s and through the 80s. The last has a pronounced toe shape that creates a large round volume at the front, which creates a striking and eye-catching silhouette.

The castle motif in our logo refers to our original factory, ‘Castle Works’ in Wellingborough. It served as our factory for over 70 years.

Corrected leather, also referred to as rectified leather, is our signature material. Made originally for more industrial purposes, this bold flat polished finish gives our styles their brutal striking finish.

The EVA sole has long been used on select George Cox styles, including our classic Strummer styles. Finished with a corrugated edge, it subtly references the origins of the Creeper and the distinctive foxing of our Dace, the original Creeper.

The Crepe wrapped ripple sole is a combination of our durable branded rubber ripple sole with a crepe strip called a ‘foxing’, which is wrapped around the midsole to blend our heritage material with the robustness of the rubber outsole.

The D-Ring has been our default hardware for over 75 years. Bold, brutal and highly functional, it has come to define the iconic Creeper look over the years. Taking full advantage of its utility, while nodding to the Skipton, Dace, Hatton and many more of our styles, the D-Ring adds style and security.

The dog-ear type back seam is a historically utilitarian type of seam on the heel of the shoe. Instead of continuing a blind (hidden) seam all the way to the top of the shoe, an extra tab of leather referred to as a ‘dog-ear’ reaches across and over the seam from outside to in. This not only reinforces the seam but also prevents it from splitting over time.

The Penny Loafer is a subcultural staple hailing from the 1930s, designed in such a way to accommodate a coin in the saddle slot. Embellishing one’s shoes with coins became a stylish flourish, combined with the practicality of holding onto some emergency change for the late night payphone call.

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The brutal shape of our Creepers is due to the unique walled lasts we construct them on. We have been making Creepers on the round-toe ‘Dutch’ last since 1949.

The embossed apron is a hallmark feature of our styles that are constructed with a single piece of leather at the front. Historically geometric or animal inspired, our apron emboss adds a decorative flourish.

Our signature buckle has featured on our monk styles since the 1950s, with a rounded, tapered profile. Taking these exact dimensions, we’ve scaled the shape up to traditional belt proportions without compromising on our iconic hardware DNA.

The Kiltie began life as a purely functional detail. Seen on traditional golf shoes, it protected the laces and vamp from mud, wear, and weather. On our fringe styles, the kiltie has stepped beyond utility, offering a removable detail that adds a flash of character.

The Goodyear welted construction process is considered the gold standard for quality made footwear and a signature of our Made in England Creepers. Goodyear-welting involves stitching the upper to the sole of the shoe using a welt. It is a repairable process, and shoes made with this technique have superior comfort over time.

The H-Slot is our double-row basketweave style interlace. Hand-woven with round waxed cotton lace, the H-Slot first appeared on our shoes in the 1950s on our ‘Tench’ style.

A crepe band, known as foxing, is hand-wrapped around the side of the shoe. The foxing features a small groove channelled out of the top of the crepe. By incorporating this feature to the crepe, we created a subtle decorative flourish on our casual style, setting our original Popboy style apart from the crowd.

The snaffle bit is a classic loafer feature, often associated with the most sophisticated wardrobes as a sharp accompaniment. The one we use is chunkier than most, so as not to lose our brutal edge.

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The brutal shape of our Creepers is due to the unique walled lasts we construct them on. The round-toe ‘Inter’ last is a contemporary iteration of the classic ‘Dutch’ shape.

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The KM last has a very traditional Northamptonshire round-toe shape, creating a classically casual silhouette.

The brutal shape of our Creepers is due to the unique walled lasts we construct them on. The pointed-toe ‘Lazio’ last is a contemporary iteration of the classic ‘Mersey’ shape.

Our Macleod Tartan Pattern Emboss merges heritage with innovation. A large, custom-engineered plate bearing the iconic check is pressed into our signature corrected leather with enough force to leave a lasting impression, both physically and symbolically.

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The brutal shape of our Creepers is due to the unique walled lasts we construct them on. We have been making Creepers on the pointed-toe ‘Mersey’ last since the 1950s.

George Cox’s unique appearance has been defined by many features, and on the inside of every shoe is an industrially stamped lining. It made perfect sense to extend this tradition to all of our pieces, as a perfect way to encapsulate our unique handwriting.

George Cox’s unique appearance has been defined by many features, and on the inside of every shoe is an industrially stamped lining. It made perfect sense to extend this tradition to all of our pieces, as a perfect way to encapsulate our unique handwriting.

Hand-woven in and out of the triangular perforations around the edge of the apron, a single strip of flat leather cloth creates the distinctive No.14 Punch.

The Notched Popboy construction is achieved by wrapping the foxing (the side of the sole) above the level where your foot sits in the shoe. We insert a notched strip between the crepe and the leather.

The safety pin is rich with punk symbolism, both for its practicality as a tool for fixing damaged clothing, but also as a statement against the established consumer culture of the time.

Our pebble grain leather has an enlarged printed grain, which originates from use in more practical applications rather than for fashion. Finely textured but robust, the pebble grain is a classically refined material with an industrial edge.

Pony' is the name we give to our hair-on cow leather, it is tanned and dyed with the hair still on. Often an animal print is then applied, brandished by subcultural movements for generations.

Popularised by our collaboration with Vivienne Westwood from the early 1990s, the sharp ripple sole is both durable and striking. Made in high density rubber, the ripple sole is unflinchingly tough.

Sidewall stitching is a process in which you sew through the highest part of the sole into the side of the upper (leather part) of the shoe. This process adds durability.

The triple-row basketweave style interlace is hand-woven with round waxed cotton lace to create the unmistakable Skipton front.

Our steel D-Rings are slotted into the shoe with a small strip of leather and meticulously stitched into the upper, delivering a finish that showcases the craftsmanship that defines George Cox footwear. The D-Ring is bold, brutal and easy to adjust.

Industrial riveted eyelets are a prominent feature of more practical footwear types. They feature on many of our Creeper styles in a nod to our humble beginnings as a practical shoe and boot manufacturer.

The Steer's Head emboss is one of our very first Creeper decorations, depicting the head of a Steer (Bull), first appearing on the Buxton loafer in the early 1950s.

Rub-Off leather is created by taking a standard tanned leather finish base coat, and then adding a secondary colour on top. This topcoat can then be buffed off with a polishing brush to accentuate pattern edges and seams.

The Viking emboss is an ribbed arch-shaped emboss, used as a raised edge to accentuate the silhouette of the shoe.

The Viking Grid is a two-part toe emboss, consisting of the raised ribbed border (Viking) and the quilt style emboss (Grid) inside it. It is the first decoration ever used on a Creeper.

The western style has been connected to British subcultures for generations, and hardware has long been a shared embellishment to define the two looks. The western buckle seamlessly fits when considering our shared values of flair, rebellion and authentic individualism.