BERWICK 1707
History of Berwick 1707
On April 25, 1707, the Bourbon troops, led by the Duke of Berwick, defeated the Austriacist troops in a battle that would open the doors to the Kingdom of Valencia, of vital importance for Bourbon interests, and would ultimately lead to the proclamation of Philip V as king of Spain.
In the last third of the past century, our shoe manufacturing company decided to invest in the development of a high-quality, comfortable, and durable product, qualities provided by Goodyear Welt construction, thus giving rise to our brand Berwick 1707.
Excellence in every step
Thanks to the combination of technology and artisanal expertise in highly specialized tasks that require knowledge gained over many years of experience, Berwick 1707 and Berwick 1707 Premium Grade shoes are carefully crafted items that will meet the expectations of the most demanding user and faithfully accompany them step by step over the years.
We must emphasize that all the components of our footwear are entirely manufactured in our facilities using raw materials that meet the quality and environmental standards of the European Union. Almost all the raw materials we use are of European origin.
Goodyear Welt: From Craftsmanship to Industry
Goodyear Welt manufacturing began on January 24, 1871, when Charles Goodyear Jr. patented a machine for sewing leather, a task that until then was done by hand.
In 1883, Jan Ernst Matzeliger patented the automatic sewing machine.
Later, Sydney W. Winslow bought these patents and founded the United Shoe Machine Company, whose machines are still used today and helped develop the industrial manufacturing process, exponentially increasing production, creating thousands of jobs, and reducing the price of shoes by 50%.
Goodyear Welt: From Craftsmanship to Industry
Currently, the Berwick 1707 model is manufactured in Almansa using the process that Charles Goodyear Jr. patented about 150 years ago, controlling production vertically through a complex industrial organization, so that every single stage of shoe manufacturing, including those normally subcontracted, such as heel construction or sole production, is carried out in the same factory, which helps contain costs and maintain quality control.