Goodwin Smith
About Goodwin Smith
· The companies origins date back to a fight in a Lancashire pub in 1928.
· 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.
· Unlike other brands selling similar products, our tone of voice is cheeky and fun – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. No one in footwear is doing this. Our brand is built around online and social.
· We specialise in classic men’s shoes with contemporary designs.
· Our brand is aimed at men aged 24-45, 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.
Current Position
· Feedback on the products and brand is fantastic.
· Sales are already strong.
· We are currently in 200 independents nationwide including, Coes.co.uk, Ghia Menswear, Loofes.
· We are passionate about producing quality footwear and developing Goodwin Smith into a unique and successful brand.