Joseph Cheaney & Sons
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Joseph Cheaney & Sons is a British footwear manufacturer based in Desborough, Northamptonshire, established in 1886. The company produces shoes by hand in England using traditional shoemaking techniques.
About
Joseph Cheaney & Sons is a British footwear manufacturer based in Desborough, Northamptonshire, established in 1886. The company produces shoes by hand in England using traditional shoemaking techniques.
History
Joseph Cheaney founded the company in 1886, operating from premises on Station Road in Desborough. In 1896, the business moved to a purpose-built factory at its current location in Desborough.
During the First World War, the factory produced about 2,500 pairs of boots and shoes each week. In 1964, Church & Co. acquired the company, which expanded the distribution of Cheaney-branded footwear to international retailers.
In 2009, Jonathan and William Church completed a management buy-out, returning the company to family ownership.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing process at Joseph Cheaney & Sons involves more than 200 separate tasks, all performed at the Desborough factory. The company employs about 140 people who carry out every stage from pattern cutting to the final finish.
Construction and materials
Cheaney uses the Goodyear welt method for shoe construction, which permits the replacement and refurbishment of soles. The company sources leather from tanneries in various countries for its footwear production.
Products
Joseph Cheaney & Sons makes footwear for both men and women, including brogues, boots, and loafers. These products are sold through company-owned UK stores and online platforms to customers worldwide.
