The history of the Berwick brand dates back to 1707, when Marshal Berwick won the Battle of Almans. This breakthrough made it possible to radically reduce the costs of shoe production, making it unprecedentedly affordable for the masses.
In the process of making Berwick shoes, more than two hundred different operations are performed, including stitching the parts separately, which guarantees the strength and durability of the shoe, as well as the protection of the foot from the outside world.
Among the lines of the brand's products, the following can be distinguished.
- Blucher - elegant and versatile. The open design makes them comfortable to wear and is suitable for people with high insteps, as the distance between the parts of the shoe is adjustable.
- Oxfords - the quintessence of dress shoes. Closed construction with sewn-on tongue, developed back in the 18th century.
- Ankle boots - they can be open like the Bluchers or closed like the Oxfords. Ankle boots extend to cover the ankle for durability and added protection in the event of bad weather.
- Monkey - externally made as Bluchers which are closed with one or two buckles. They are named so because in the old days monks wore similar shoes.
- Moccasins - the front is sewn to the base of the shoe, which forms a single whole with the sole. Much lighter and more flexible than lace-up shoes.
Berwick 1707 Goodyear Welted
The process of creating this model was developed by Charles Goodyear the Younger in 1871. It includes more than two hundred separate transactions carried out over two days. During the shoe manufacturing process, the cuts are sewn along the entire length of the model, and then sewn onto the insole, which is separately sewn to the sole and protects the foot from cold, heat and water.
The sole is formed from several layers, each of which is a piece of cork wood glued on both sides with sheets of leather. As a result of wearing such shoes, the inner side of the sole takes the shape of the foot, which makes the shoe even more comfortable. In addition, this design makes it easy to repair shoes at the first signs of wear.
Berwick 1707 footwear materials are ordered from the best suppliers in the industry: leather trimmings come from Du Puy and D'Annonay factories, rubber soles and midsole made from cork and leather chunks come from the Dainite factory, and cowhide liners are imported from England. Models are available in European numbering with half sizes, which allows you to choose the most comfortable pair of shoes.
Berwick 1707 Premium Grade
This model differs from the previous one (Berwick 1707 Goodyear Welted) in that it uses the world's best leather sole from the German workshop of John Rendenbach the Younger, tanned for a year in oak leaves, which makes the shoe extremely durable and extremely comfortable.
The color and patina effect of leathers is achieved by hand, starting with the application of a thin white layer, so each pair is unique.
The most exclusive are the models made from natural colored Cordoba leather, namely two small oval pieces taken from the back of a horse. They are enough to produce only one pair of shoes. This leather undergoes a slow vegetable tanning process and is also manually cut at the factory, which gives the shoe its durability and shine even with minimal maintenance. The named properties make the model data unique.
The premium assortment includes one-piece models cut from one piece of leather carefully selected from the best part of the animal (spine).
Thus, premium footwear, due to its characteristics, is one of the best on the market. It is also available in European half-size numbering.
Accessories
In addition to footwear, Berwick manufactures many premium leather accessories.
Belts
Berwick 1707 belts are made from the same leather materials used to make shoes:
top quality cow leather lining
luxury buckles imported from Italy with chrome or black oxide finish. At the same time, the belts are designed in the same style and with the same durability parameters as the shoes.
Pads
Berwick's cedar-cut cedar last makes a significant contribution to keeping the shoe in good condition: it ensures the durability of the shoe by helping to evaporate moisture that forms during wear, while maintaining the original volume of the shoe, preventing deformation.
