About Goodwin Smith ·The companies origins date back to a fight in a Lancashire pub in 1928 - http://www.goodwinsmith.co.uk/brand/heritage/. ·One of the founders, Ernst Goodwin, played for and won the FA Cup with Manchester City. ·We already have a number of high profile celebrities wearing and tweeting about our products… http://www.goodwinsmith.co.uk/brand/feedback/. ·Unlike other brands selling similar products, our tone of voice is cheeky and fun - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. ·We specialise in classic men's shoes with contemporary designs. ·Our brand is aimed at men aged 21-30, live in the city, not married, who like the thought of investing in heritage but not the stuffiness that comes with other brands ·The current MD, Tim Smith, was on the BBC TV show Dragons Den - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAnvZc92QJc. ·Goodwin Smith (GS) is a subsidiary of the Bacup Shoe Holding Company. The company is based just outside of Manchester, it is family owned and has a proud heritage of manufacturing footwear dating back to 1928. ·A video to give you a flavour of our brand… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeR2O42XYbw. HERITAGE Goodwin Smith has a unique history, which started one night in a Lancashire pub way back in 1928. Two rival British shoemakers stood face to face, arguing about which of them could make the better shoe – Ernie Goodwin, and Walter Smith. They came from different backgrounds and were totally different people, but they each shared the same ideals, a passion for making quality footwear and a good night out. #buckinggoodshoes. 1928 Ernie Goodwin was a footballer for Manchester City, but one day, he put his ambition, his drive for perfection and his little bit of swagger into something different: making shoes. So too did Walter Smith, with his street smart skills acquired in the coal mines of the North and his determination to make it to the top of the shoemaking industry. After that passionate argument in the pub, Goodwin and Smith joined forces to create ‘The Bacup Shoe Company’. #buckinggoodshoes. PRESENT DAY Nearly one hundred years later, nothing much has changed. The Bacup Shoe Company is still owned and run by the same family. And they are still making quality footwear. Under Tim Smith’s leadership, a contestant on Dragons Den, the company has developed the ‘Goodwin Smith’ brand to celebrate the two founder’s intriguing characters. Like Ernie and Walter, Goodwin Smith represents the epitome of the modern man who likes to work hard and play very hard. #buckinggoodshoes. CRAFTMANSHIP In the years since Ernie Goodwin and Walter Smith first united forces, our shoes have just got better and better, with more refined craftsmanship, exceptional designs, and incredible manufacturing. Every Goodwin Smith shoe must meet the highest standards, because after all, these shoes are made for a bucking good night out, and you need to look the part.