The history of Church's begins way back in 1617, when Anthony Church, a master shoemaker, manufactured shoes in Northampton, an English city known for the production of quality footwear since medieval times. His descendants followed in his footsteps by founding Church & Co in 1873. Church's still manufactures in Northampton, while its 62 directly owned stores now span the globe, with locations in London, Paris, Edinburgh, Milan, Berlin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul. Church's continues to present men's and women's collections which, in terms of workmanship and luxury, are unparalleled. These handmade shoes remain faithful to the artisan tradition of English shoemaking art. With their timeless aesthetics and exceptional quality, they are among the most durable and desirable in the world.