For the past year and a half, the LANX team has been deep in the graft — sketching, shaping, scrapping, and starting again — all in pursuit of something that does justice to the craft that we believe in.
We are now proud to introduce the relaunch of the Men’s Craftsman Collection: fully Made in England, Goodyear Welted, and a proper statement of what LANX stands for.
This campaign is called ‘In The Making’, and not just because each pair takes over 400 steps and 100 skilled hands to go from hide to hero. It’s about more than boots. It’s about where we are as a brand. We’re eight years in, still learning, still evolving, still putting in the miles. LANX is still also ‘in the making’.
What you’ll find in this collection is heritage and hard graft stitched into every seam. It’s a showcase of what British manufacturing can do when done properly, and a proud milestone in our journey.
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OF FOOTWEAR
We’ve worked with all types of shoe construction - cemented, blake-stitched, sidewall-stitched - but Goodyear Welted has always been the real proving ground. It’s tough, it’s respected, it’s the Champions League of footwear.
Combining the pedigree of Welted footwear with the character of Charles F Stead's leather was a no-brainer decision, but one that’s taken more than a few cups of tea to ponder over and perfect. The result is a collection that hits the sweet spot between traditional British craftsmanship and LANX’s rough-and-ready aesthetic. Classic welted silhouettes, reimagined with bold leathers and modern character.
WHAT’S NEW?
The Craftsman Collection has been a firm favourite with customers for the last four years, with classic boot and shoe styles. These new styles have all had an upgrade of Steads leathers, new sole units and split welts, all to reflect our ‘Get ‘Em Worn’ ethos.
Grindleton - A classic brogued Derby Boot. This boot foregoes the most processes, with over 400 procedures and 100 crafters going into this piece of footwear. Crafted with a Made in England rubber Commando sole, a split welt revealing the raw edge of the leather welt, and a Lancashire rose embossed on the heel.
Wiswell - Our tall Chelsea Boot has had a complete makeover. Now made with the chunky rubber Commando sole, it means it sits higher and is ready for anything. Now upgraded to fit the same as our Grindleton, it fits a little boxier and squared off on the toe after many customer requests for something more rugged.
Timperley - Our classic Derby Boot as part of this collection has been upgraded with new Steads leathers and a Lancashire Rose on the heel.
Rishton - Our classic derby brogued shoe. 400 procedures and 100 crafters bring this piece of traditional shoe-making to life. The rubber Commando sole, split welt, and stitch detail mean this piece of footwear blends traditional design with contemporary styling.
Hale - This derby shoe offers elegance and durability for all smart occasions. Versatile, refined and proper.
With new additions of:
Haslingden - Our brand new Toe Capped Derby Boot. Celebrating its traditional military heritage as a well-loved silhouette for endurance and comfort comes in two fantastic characterful leathers, Caramel and Walnut. Built with a rubber Commando sole and a split welt for true durability.
Bacup - A brand new silhouette for LANX is the Low Chelsea Boot. A classic style for the formal occasions in your life. This new silhouette comes with a classic Dainite stud sole to create a slim line, traditional silhouette, and we have made it in Caramel and Mole, two signature LANX leathers.
Helmshore - Another brand new style for LANX is the Chukka Boot: a traditional style that has withstood the passing of time. We have reimagined this classic with the two signature LANX leathers, Caramel and Mole.
LEATHERS WITH CHARACTER
Great boots deserve great leather, so we’ve partnered once again with Charles F. Stead, the legendary tannery in Leeds, Yorkshire. Steads have been with us since the early days, and if you know their work, you’ll know why. Their leathers are unmistakable: raw, authentic, and full of personality.
For this collection, we’ve chosen our favourite Caramel leather. We choose to use oiled shoulders as it’s the part of the hide with the most natural character. Over time, they only get better: scuff them, crease them, wear them hard, they’ll tell your story. Alongside these, we’re using waxy commander suedes; heavily waxed, rugged suedes that are as tough as they are wearable.
Here are the four key leathers that shape the range:
Caramel – our signature LANX leather, an oiled shoulder packed with personality, made only for LANX footwear.
Mole – a beautiful waxy commander leather, fast becoming our second signature leather.
Walnut – new to the family, rich in depth and character, is a deep chocolatey brown waxy commander, heavily waxed to make it durable.
Cognac Grained – also new to the family is this bold, warm Buckingham milled oiled shoulder.
Proudly tanned in Yorkshire, with each hide having its own quirks, making each boot one of a kind.
THE REALITY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
Crafting Goodyear Welted boots is a serious undertaking. It takes time, patience, and the steady hands of skilled makers who know exactly what they’re doing. Every stage matters, from carefully cutting the leather to hand-finishing the welt.
That’s why this collection feels different. It carries with it the precision of over 400 processes, over 100 crafters, the experience of generations of shoemaking, and the creativity of a brand that refuses to play it safe. These boots balance tradition, personality, discipline and flair.
The result? Footwear that doesn’t just look the part – it is the part. Built with pride, worn with confidence, and designed to last a lifetime. Get ‘Em Worn.
There's also a Women's Craftsman Collection on the horizon, so keep your eyes peeled for news and updates coming soon.
