Jones Bootmaker has established an enviable reputation as one of the leaders in fashion footwear with shoes to complement every outfit and every occasion. The whole Jones Bootmaker collection encompasses quality and style with excellent value for money.

With over 70 High Street Stores in the UK and a tradition of quality shoe manufacturing that goes back over 100 years, Jones are the natural choice for all discerning shoe buyers. So for the best choice in footwear why not give your feet a treat with the latest fashions from Jones Bootmaker.

Jones Bootmaker - Company History

Jones is the story of family business, which began in 1857 when Alfred Jones and his wife Emma opened their first footwear shop in London’s Bayswater. Conditions were much harder than today with opening hours from 8am to 8pm, except on Saturday when the shop was open until midnight.

A progressive businessman, Alfred Jones was one of the first traders to install electric lighting in his shop. This event caused crowds to flock to his Bayswater shop to see the new miracle, mounted police had to be called to dispel the throng!

Over the years, nine of Alfred’s sons were apprenticed to the shoe trade, each eventually opening a shop of their own and all trading under the name of A. Jones & Sons. Jones led the retailing field by introducing stocks of ready-made shoes in 3 different widths and in doing so, started a tradition in shoe fitting.

In 1911, the company acquired modest factory in Northampton. At first little more than a hand-sewing workshop, the factory was developed over the years to the point where it was producing shoes for the whole company.

Following the Second World War expansion continued with the opening of a large warehouse in Eastbourne, the acquisition of new shops and the modernisation of existing branches. By 1955 the number of shops had outgrown the factories production capacity and the company joined Church & Co - the world famous Northampton shoe manufacturers.

In every way this was an ideal marriage, two family business's one with manufacturing expertise the other with retailing skills, coming together for their mutual benefit. As a member of the Church Group the company had a springboard for further growth.

Jones Bootmaker shops are the latest chapter in Jones distinguished history. In 1994 the first new generation ´CityBootmaker´ shop was opened in Kings Street, Manchester. The winning formula has continued throughout the years with stores opening in Bluewater, Trafford Park and in Touchwood, Solihull.

Prada acquired the Church group and a consortium consisting of Peter Phillips, Ken Bartle and Lance Clark subsequently purchased Jones. It is the new owner´s intention, to develop the Jones Bootmaker brand which, caters for "Young Professionals". This has great appeal to the mid to high grade market and the new owners will build upon this strength.