When we think of wingtips with outside wings, we tend to think of rugged country shoes, but Church’s “Grafton” is different. While incorporating various country elements, it also has a dressy atmosphere with its original materials and traditional last. In this issue, we focus on Church’s “GRAFTON” and introduce its charm!
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Church’s”, a long-established British company that boasts immense popularity in Japan
Church’s is a shoe brand founded in 1873 in Northampton, a town famous for its shoemaking industry. It has established an unshakeable position as an orthodox English shoe brand, and is known as a favorite of celebrities in Europe and the United States, as well as 007 Bond. The brand adheres to the traditional British Goodyear welt manufacturing method, and each pair of shoes is made through as many as 250 processes. The company boasts top-class popularity not only in the U.K. but also in Japan.
Church’s popular “Grafton” made with masterful lasts and traditional manufacturing methods.
Grafton is an external wingtip shoe manufactured by Church. The model has existed since the 1970s, known as the “Old Church,” and the update to the last 173 has added a smart essence and evolved it into a shoe that can be worn on and off. It has evolved into a shoe that can be worn both on and off the foot. Various country elements have been retained, such as the all-around Goodyear welt manufacturing method, the double sole that is about 1cm thick, and the storm welt that circles around the heel. The Church’s elegant style, however, makes it one of the most popular pairs among the brand’s products.
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