Paul Sargent
Goodyear welted men's shoes, oxfords, derbys, boots. MTO available. English manufacture.
Philosophy
Fourth generation Sargent family in Northampton. In-house Goodyear welt in England. Modern SK1 last. Direct to consumer, no OEM.
History
Northampton, 2021. Paul Sargent is fourth generation. Great-grandfather founded Alfred Sargent in 1899. Survived two world wars, then French group Manbow acquisition in 2012. Then died. Liquidation.
Paul restarts from zero. Same town, same trade, same surname, new brand. Goodyear welt, in-house, England. The SK1 last is purpose-built - elegant, modern, breaking from Alfred Sargent's sometimes dated shapes.
On enthusiasts: 'Punching well above its price point,' 'finishing rivals shoes twice the price.' Made in England GYW at below Crockett & Jones pricing. No OEM, direct to consumer. Four generations of Sargents in Northampton - unthinkable it would stop.
Iconic Products
Oxford (last SK1)
Oxford on the SK1 last, purpose-built for the brand. Elegant modern shape breaking from Alfred Sargent's sometimes dated forms. Goodyear welt, Made in England. 'Finishing rivals shoes twice the price' among enthusiasts.
Derby
Sargent derby. Same SK1 last, same Goodyear welt construction, open lacing. More casual than the Oxford, same finishing standards. The everyday shoe for those wanting Northampton without Crockett & Jones pricing.
Boot
Goodyear welt boot. The format that best showcases Northampton construction - visible stitching, leather sole, SK1 shape. The product that tells the brand's story: four generations of English know-how in a boot.