Alfred Sargent

Alfred Sargent is a heritage English shoemaker founded in 1899 in Rushden, Northamptonshire. The company quickly gained a reputation for crafting high-quality shoes using traditional techniques and premium materials. During World War II, the company produced boots for the British Army, and in the post-war period, it expanded its operations and began exporting its shoes worldwide. In 1960, Alfred Sargent was acquired by the Westminster group of companies, which also owned the famous Grenson shoe brand. In the 1990s, the company was sold to Japanese shoe manufacturer Kemptons, which invested in modernizing the factory and expanding the product range. In 2005, Alfred Sargent was bought by a private investment group, which refocused the brand on its core values of quality and craftsmanship. Today, the company remains based in Northamptonshire and continues to produce shoes using traditional techniques, including Goodyear welted construction. Alfred Sargent shoes are sold globally and are highly regarded for their timeless style and exceptional quality.