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WESTWOODS Footwear delivers smiles & shoes to orphanage in Peru

In April our lovely Peruvian friend crossed the seas on a mission set to bring a day of happiness to a Peruvian orphanage nestled in the Andean mountains. The team carried a heavy pile of gifts including trainers,  clothes, toiletries and toys and the kids could not have been happier that day! Despite having struggled during the last two years due to the covid pandemic, the staff from the orphanage Señor de la Soledad felt really grateful and blessed to receive such a generous gift. “Thank you for thinking of... Read More

YIPPEE WE ARE RE-OPENING THE STORE ON MONDAY 15TH JUNE!

9-9.30am 1 person only allowed in store – so if you are nervous come to store at 9. KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE · Social distancing must be observed at all times – stay 2 meters apart · Hands should be sanitised or wear gloves provided when touching/trying on footwear · Pop socks should be used when trying on shoes · Shoes will be quarantined for 3 days after being tried on, you may try them on but you will be made aware of this · Card machine will be sanitised after... Read More

Synthetic Materials

The use of synthetic materials in the footwear industry has become increasingly popular in recent years, however, there is still some confusion over the pros and cons of synthetic options as opposed to more traditional material like leather. In our experience, many customers have been turned off of synthetic footwear after a bad experience with a pair many years ago. It is fair to say that these materials were distinctly inferior to leathers for many years, but the improvements made in recent years has made the comparison a lot closer.... Read More

Shoe Care – How to look after your favourites

Something we get asked about regularly is shoe care, so here’s a quick guide to help you look after yours. All shoes are slightly different so take this as a rough guide! Over time leathers can lose colour, either due to prolonged exposure to the sun, or more general wear and tear that makes the leather look tired. Polish works best when you want to put colour back into the leather, and also recapture that initial shine they once had, although sourcing the exact shade of polish to match your... Read More

Welcome to our new site

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our brand new eCommerce site, and also our new blog, which will be updated regularly to keep you up to date with the latest news and special offers.   Our new site has been developed with our customers in mind, and as a result of this you’ll find an easy to use website with effective search facilities and an efficient checkout process.   We really hope you enjoy having a look around the new site – we will be constantly adding... Read More