Norman Walsh
British heritage footwear since 1961. Hand-crafted trainers and running shoes made in Bolton, trusted by Olympians and fell runners.
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Norman Walsh is a heritage British footwear brand founded in 1961 by Norman Walsh in Bolton - the birthplace of the running shoe. At just 16 years old, Norman was selected to make running shoes for the 1948 British Olympic team, and in 1954 made the shoes Roger Bannister wore to beat the four-minute mile.
The brand pioneered fell running shoes with the Pennine Adder - the first lightweight mountain running shoe. Before this, fell-runners had made do with heavy, unsuitable footwear. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Norman Walsh made shoes for the British Olympic team and dominated rugby footwear at Wembley.
Today, Norman Walsh UK is the only British-owned sports footwear company continuing to design and manufacture sports shoes. Norman retired in 1996 and passed away in 2014, but the Crompton family he entrusted with his legacy continues producing handcrafted trainers and running shoes in England.
Each pair is hand-crafted with the same attention to detail that made Norman Walsh a legend in British sports footwear.
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<p>UK and international delivery available. Handcrafted shoes dispatched within 5-7 working days.</p>
Returns Policy
<p>Returns accepted within 14 days for unworn items in original condition.</p>
Company Information
Founded
1961
Headquarters
Bolton, Lancashire, UK
Number of Stores
Online + select retailers
Payment Methods
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Norman Walsh shoes made?
Norman Walsh shoes are hand-crafted in Bolton, England - the only British-owned sports footwear company still manufacturing in the UK.
What is the history of Norman Walsh?
Founded in 1961, Norman Walsh made shoes for the 1948 British Olympic team at age 16 and created the shoes Roger Bannister wore to beat the four-minute mile.
What types of shoes does Norman Walsh make?
The brand makes trainers and running shoes, including fell running shoes which they pioneered with the Pennine Adder.
Norman Walsh continues a British footwear legacy since 1961. Hand-crafted trainers and running shoes made in England, trusted by Olympic athletes and fell running champions.
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