Many people think of Italian designers first when they think of high quality men's shoes but British made men's shoes are famous all over the globe for being very durable as well as stylish and comfortable. The "Queen's Award for Enterprise" is a motivating factor for many shoe makers moving their operations from all over the planet to the U.K. and believe it or not the United Kingdom is now the top footwear manufacturer in the world making up for over 90% of British made men's shoes that are exported from there.

In factories and other work environments in the U.K. safety shoes are required by law. These shoes will have the initials "CE" marked on them which indicates that the footwear is in compliance with the legal requirements of the law. In particular the safety shoes must protect the wearer from crushing, penetration, chemicals, extreme temperature and slips. Due to the stringent regulations British she makers have a long history of experience and technical expertise in making safety shoes.

Another very famous brand of shoes from Britain are the shoes called Goodyear Welted Men's shoes. The process that these shoes are made from is over 300 years old and consists of a long piece of material called a welt that is attached to the upper and the insole and yet the outsole is sewn to the welt independently. The hollow spaces created by this process are then injected with flexible materials that will adapt to each individual's foot shape making these some of the most comfortable shoes on the market.

As I mentioned at the outset the Italian shoe designers are often thought of first when we think of men's designer shoes but a good number of the best shoe makers and designers in the entire world are found in the U.K. Even some of the shoe designers who end up setting up shop in other areas are educated in the United Kingdom. Because of their focus, dedication, and decades of experience British shoe makers design and introduce some of the most stylish shoes on the planet.

Over the years the British shoemakers have evolved to be more fashionable and cost conscious than in years past. Some of the top fashion trends begin in the U.K because they have their finger on the pulse of the fashion industry. These shoe makers have extensive export contacts and due to the stringent quality standards imposed by the government they remain in great demand globally. If you haven't experienced the high quality of British made men's shoes maybe it is time you did.