Historical Highlights

The brand started its operations from the year 1976. It was only confined to golf shoes and slowly started expanding its domain further.

1980s—the emergency of Waterproofing

By the 80s, the brand had become increasingly popular and was a must-wear for learners as well as professional golfers throughout the globe. Cotswold shoes launched its waterproofing system to ensure that the shoes encompass a sleek design from the outside and moisture protection from the inside. Additionally, the shoes also had spikes to facilitate those who play with passion.

1990s—best in British Fashion

The 90s era was marked by a blend of fun into the British fashion scenario. The uppers showed a combination of leather and suede, which were treated separately for waterproofing. The brand focused on sharp, simple monochromatic, and sleek designs making it the best in British fashion. Soon after, Cotswold started its brand-new lifestyle range.

The 2000s—all about British Festivals

The southwest has long been a popular destination for live music and festivals. It is bestowed with open farms and beautiful landscapes Wellingtons are an absolute necessary in the wider plains of southwest. The famous Glastonbury Festival in 2005 witnessed about six hours of uninterrupted rain and thunderstorm. Cotswold provided its products to the visitors by arriving at Pilton and offering around thousands of wellington boots. The Cotswold Wellingtons have established their unique place in festivals since that day.

The 2010s—the Diversity and Beauty of Cotswold

In the early 2010s, the brand took the opportunity to develop its distinct range of walking shoes, boots, and waterproof hiking boots. It provided a means to explore the rolling hills and hidden trials of Cotswolds with your family and pets. Soon after, the brand expanded its manufacturing operations to include a wide variety of classic leather walking shoes, and hill and trail hikers. Such advancements were optimal for casual hiking as well as dog walking through longer distances. The brand also rebranded its logo in line with its recent advancements.

2017—Strength and Support

The year 2017 was all about providing support to local community through charity. More and more money was raised for the Cotswold-based charity named the Hollie Gazzard Trust. Around 40 employees from the company walked 15 miles in Cotswold to raise money for the charity. The charity aims to help minimize domestic violence through awareness programs in schools and colleges. It was also coupled with an app which transformed your cellphone into a safety device thereby protecting lone walkers.

2020—all about Exciting Advancements

The year 2020 was marked by significant advancements amid the pandemic crisis. The brand introduced their new Wychwood recycled hiker range wherein most of the shoe upper is composed of recycled plastic bottles.

Cotswold also initiated its partnership with the National Forest in order to plant more and more trees with the locals. The brand planted about 1074 trees in a short span of 4 months by using its revenues generated from sales.

Cotswold Today—for Every Walk of Life

Cotswold is a leading name for slipper styles, lifestyle, hiking and Wellingtons. It is considered as a way of living for people in the beautiful Cotswolds area.

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