Finest materials and elegant form.
1890 | NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND | Edward Green

In 1890, Edward Green began making men's shoes in a small factory in Northampton, guided by the philosophy of "striving for the highest possible quality." His shoes, known for their superior materials, meticulous craftsmanship, elegant form, and exceptionally soft feel, gained a reputation that captivated even world-renowned well-dressed figures such as the Duke of Windsor, Ernest Hemingway, and Cole Porter.

Edward Green is known as a brand that is described not only by its model names but also by the form of its shoes, known as lasts. Representative lasts of the brand include "#202," as well as "#82," "#808," "#888," and "#32."

The "Chelsea #202 Last" pictured features the "#202" last, said to be inspired by the Porsche 911, and the brand's iconic "swan neck" stitching around the eyelets. It is considered the pinnacle of closed-laced straight-tip shoes.

Amidst the turmoil of globalization, many prestigious British shoemakers have fallen under the umbrella of major fashion brands. However, Edward Green has overcome numerous financial difficulties to survive as an independent brand, continuing to make leather shoes with the same pride it had when it was founded. In Japan, the distributor is Lidea Company, which also owns Strasburgo, a select shop known for its discerning eye for aesthetics.