Buying British....
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Oct 2021
2:31pm, 28 Oct 2021
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D
So, my Saucony's are almost due for replacement... and I've had a very quick flick through the net thinking about buying another couple of pairs of shoes (and yes I will be visiting my local independent running shop), But... I'd like to buy British. I don't need anything too fancy, My running usually takes place on roads and canal towpaths, with the odd foray onto parkland and trail (I've got pair of Salomon's if needed). but I do need a bit of cushioning. Are there any British footwear companies left? I can only think of Walsh's. |
Oct 2021
2:33pm, 28 Oct 2021
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Derby Tup
I’m not aware of anything other than Walsh and someone (who worked for Inov8 in fairness) told me that Walsh are no longer made entirely in Britain
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Oct 2021
2:35pm, 28 Oct 2021
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jennywren
They aren’t British owned but New Balance are made in the UK apparently (ones for the European market anyway). Otherwise only Walsh’s I think.
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Oct 2021
2:36pm, 28 Oct 2021
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Chrisull
Inov-8 surely? inov-8.com Wayne Edy is back leading inov-8, based at Staveley, near Kendal. inov-8.com |
Oct 2021
2:37pm, 28 Oct 2021
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Kittenheels Kath
New Balance? At least some of the range, anyway. madeingreatbritain.uk |
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Oct 2021
2:39pm, 28 Oct 2021
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Hanneke
Grenson makes trainers??? Wow!
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Oct 2021
2:42pm, 28 Oct 2021
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D
Yeah was thinking going back to New Balance, used to live in New Balance shoes when I was knocking out 100 mile weeks.... 875's 876's if my fading memory serves me well! I was thinking Inov-8's too, but they're Japanese now methinks? (I've not ruled them out though). |
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Oct 2021
2:45pm, 28 Oct 2021
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Chrisull
No, not any more: "Edy bought back the sports company from Descente last year and has kept it under wraps while spearheading the design of a revolutionary new running shoe. The shoe will be the world’s first-ever to feature a Graphene-enhanced foam, called G-FLY, and has been developed in collaboration with The University of Manchester, the ‘Home of Graphene.’" |
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Oct 2021
2:45pm, 28 Oct 2021
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Hanneke
I get on really well with Inov8s. In fact, back in the day, they solved issues thrown up with Saucony's I had and started using their  for road running.
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Oct 2021
2:49pm, 28 Oct 2021
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Derby Tup
Inov8 might be back to bring British owned but the shoes are I’m fairly certain actually made in Asia
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