BOWEN: FRENCH SHOEMAKERS IN THE BRITISH TRADITION

Bowen Shoes is a French shoemaker that specializes in Goodyear welted shoes. The company was founded in 1988 by Francois de Virieu, who wanted to create a brand that combined the best of English shoemaking with French design. Bowen shoes are known for their high quality, classic styling, and comfortable fit and are a subsidiary brand of the French footwear specialists, Manfield.

Bowen shoes are made in the company’s own factory in Lyon, France. The company uses only the finest materials, including leather from the Tannerie d’Annonay, one of the most prestigious tanneries in the world. Bowen shoes are also made using traditional shoemaking techniques, such as Goodyear welting. This construction method is known for its durability and comfort.

Bowen shoes are available in a wide range of styles, including dress shoes, casual shoes, and boots. The company’s collections are designed to appeal to a wide range of customers, from young professionals to experienced gentlemen.

Bowen shoes are sold in a number of retailers around the world, including Harrods, Selfridges, and Bergdorf Goodman. The company also has a number of its own stores in France and other European countries.

Here are some of the things that make Bowen shoes unique:

• French design and English craftsmanship: Bowen shoes combine the best of French design with English craftsmanship. The shoes are designed in France and made in the company’s own factory in Lyon using traditional English shoemaking techniques.
• High quality materials: Bowen shoes are made using only the finest materials, including leather from the Tannerie d’Annonay, one of the most prestigious tanneries in the world.
• Goodyear welted construction: Bowen shoes are made using Goodyear welted construction, which is known for its durability and comfort.
• Wide range of styles: Bowen shoes are available in a wide range of styles, including dress shoes, casual shoes, and boots.

Bowen shoes are a good choice for anyone who is looking for high quality, stylish, and comfortable shoes. The shoes are made to last and can be worn for a variety of occasions.

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