Sonning Dark Brown Suede
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Description
Discover the Sonning in dark brown suede, part of our Exclusives collection with Crockett & Jones for Bowhill & Elliott.
Crafted on the refined 375 last with Goodyear welt construction and Crockett & Jones innovative lightweight rubber wedge sole. For those that dare to be different, this loafer should certainly be on your radar. An elevated classic, this loafer will be a style that transcends seasons, paired with winter flannels or summer linens. An investment in timeless style that rewards year-round wear.
Since its 2023 debut as a limited two-tone kiltie in ivory and brown, the Sonning has evolved into a signature style that continues to captivate. Born from our Managing Director's personal quest for the perfect two-tone loafer—unearthed through Crockett & Jones' archives—this dark brown suede iteration represents the latest chapter in the Sonning story. Available as a Made-to-Order exclusive, it's a refined statement piece that has proven its staying power season after season.
Bowhill & Elliott have proudly stocked Crockett & Jones footwear in our Norwich store since the 1940s, highlighting our special relationship with Northampton's finest shoemaker and underpinning our commitment to supporting premium British manufacturing.
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Size & fit
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Delivery & returns
For in-stock styles, you can expect delivery within 1 week, with Made-to-Order embroidered styles subjected to an estimated 10/12 week lead time.
Due to the nature of the product, all socks are non-returnable.
Delivery charges will be applied at checkout, as they will vary depending on the destination of your order. All shipments to the UK, EU & USA will be sent including tax, duties and tariffs paid, so no nasty surprises when the item arrives. Rest of the world shipments will be sent excluding tax, duty and tariffs, with any additional costs being the receivers responsibility.
Please ensure to only try on a carpeted surface and not on hard or wooden floors.
Unfortunately we do not offer free returns. Bowhill & Elliott offer a 28 day return policy (except monogrammed, bespoke design or items that have been customised). All goods should be returned in box fresh condition with original packaging. Return shipping can be arranged, with the cost of returns deducted from your final refund.
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Eight artisan shoemakers still making shoes and slippers by hand honouring tradtional practicies.
Limited styles made from the best of English shoemaking from Iconic brands Crockett & Jones and Cheaney.
Specialising in Made-To-Order we offer a host of custom options from velvet colour to bespoke design hand embroidery. One shoe a million ways!
Bowhill & Elliott are a small, family-owned business with a fascinating history in shoemaking and manufacturing, crafting the finest footwear for over 150 years.
Established in 1874 in Norwich, England, as a bespoke shoemaker, we evolved into a dedicated slipper manufacturer in the 1960s. Our historic home at 65 London Street, Norwich, England, remains the same address where Obadiah Bowhill first set foot over the threshold, all those years ago
From bespoke shoemakers to a global brand, Bowhill & Elliott has become synonymous with exceptional quality, worn by everyone from royalty to music icons.
Situated in the Norwich Lanes, our four-floor building embodies our heritage. We continue to ‘make out the back, sell out the front’ with retail space, our newly renovated slipper lounge, office space and two workshops at the heart of our operations. In our workshops, eight skilled shoemakers, meticulously craft each pair by hand, using the same time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. Every detail including intricate embroidery, is carefully executed by hand using traditional gold work techniques that combine wires and threads to create unparalleled depth and beauty.
The home of the house shoe, whether it’s our handmade velvet Albert dress slippers or hard-soled Grecian loafers, the craftsmanship in every pair is unmatched.
