Sowerbys Shoes

Sowerbys Shoes, a family footwear shop trading since 1925

Sowerbys Shoes is a family-run shoe retailer that presents itself as a local shop operating since 1925. Its catalogue is organised around men's and women's footwear, with dedicated sections for boots, shoes, sandals, slippers, sports and trainers, country and cowboy styles, hiking and gardening footwear, and wide-fitting or larger sizes. The shop also lists a hats section and a clearance area.

Footwear ranges for men and women

The men's section covers boots, formal and dress shoes, dealer and Chelsea boots, sandals and leisure styles, slippers, sports and trainers, country and cowboy boots, hiking boots, wellingtons and gardening shoes, plus wide fitting and large sizes. The women's section follows a similar structure with boots, shoes, smart sandals, slippers, sports and leisure styles, country and cowboy models, hiking, wellingtons and gardening footwear, and wide fitting or larger sizes. The site's collections also break out ladies' boots, ladies' shoes, ladies' heeled boots and shoes, ladies' hiking, wellingtons and gardening, women's wellingtons and men's safety boots and shoes.

Brands stocked

The shop names the brands it works with: Drapers, Imac, Front, Johnscliffe, PJ Powell, Skechers, W. N. Sowerby and Woodland. Product listings on the site include Skechers models such as the Go Run Swirl Tech Speed Trainers and the Desert Kiss sandals, shown with reduced prices in the clearance selection.

Market stall in Ludlow

Beyond its regular shop, Sowerbys Shoes attends Ludlow Market. The site announced a presence there on Thursday 1 October and fortnightly thereafter, with a clearance offer including Cabotswood and Woodland country boots, Skechers, slippers from £5 and window oddments at up to 70% off. The shop notes that these items are not always available online and are subject to availability, and invites customers to call ahead before visiting the market.

Delivery and returns

The shop states that UK delivery is free, with postage and packing included in the price. On returns, it indicates that where a product is faulty it covers the cost of shipping it back and sends a replacement immediately; if a customer changes their mind, the item can be sent to the address on the compliment slip for a full refund.

Country shows and customer feedback

The shop's blog refers to its presence at the Hanbury and Burwarton countryside shows in 2026, where it reports meeting returning customers. It also publishes customer messages, including one from a buyer who travelled over 250 miles for a pair of monkey boots and was named customer of the year, and another praising the delivery and service on a pair of walking boots. The site displays a Trustpilot review page for the domain.