Jones Bootmaker

Jones Bootmaker is a UK-based footwear retailer with over 100 branches and numerous concessions throughout the United Kingdom.

History

The story of Jones Bootmaker began in 1857 when Alfred Jones and his wife Emma, opened a footwear shop in Bayswater, London. Alfred Jones was one of the first traders to install electric lighting in his shop and many people visited the store to see this new phenomenon.

Over the years, nine of the Jones sons were apprenticed to the shoe trade, and each went on to open their own stores trading under the name of A. Jones & Sons. These stores led the field by introducing stocks of ready-made shoes in 3 different widths and started a tradition in shoe fitting.

Following the second world war expansion continued with the opening of a large warehouse in Eastbourne, East Sussex, the acquisition of new stores and the modernisation of branches. Throughout the expansion the ideals of a family business with a long standing reputation for quality care and fitting was maintained.