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ladies shoes

Holiday Shoe Mode 24/06/2022

Holiday Shoe Guide

The Summer Holidays are finally almost upon us! There is nothing better than jetting off or finding a perfect staycation. Wherever your summer holidays take you, you need the right shoes for the occasion!

27/04/2022

Spring Trainers

The trainer trend is set to stay. From suits to gym-wear, we find ourselves in trainers 24/7. As you start to look for trainers for the Spring, I wanted to share the different trends I have seen at international trade fairs for this season. We have tried to bring each of these trends to Watkinsons! We hope that you enjoy and come and see us for our entire collection. We have trainers in store for men, ladies and children. 1- The Platform Trainer Platforms have dominated the market for the... Read More

21/12/2021

All I want for Christmas…

This festive season has been a mixture of different emotions for all those working within the retail industry. As a small independent business, we wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support over the festive period!

Sustainable Shoes 08/11/2021

Fashionably Sustainable

Although we all need something to wear on our feet, we appreciate that we have to be cautious about our decision to reduce the impact on our environment. We strike to lead and support sustainability in the shoe industry.

15/07/2021
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Shop Local & Support Small Business

It has been an 18 months that no one saw coming, the word 'unprecedented' has been added to the dictionary. In these strange times the importance of supporting local and small retailers cannot be undermined. The small retailers need your help more than ever to ensure that local trade can proceed and that we all get through the pandemic and come out stronger than ever.

22/01/2021

Adapting To The Pandemic

As an independent, family-run retailer I wanted to share how we at Watkinsons have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even on the darkest of days and during the hardest of times for retail, Watkinsons has managed to retain a way of surviving during lockdown 3 and adapting to the needs of our loyal customers. Firstly, we have launched a new website with the majority of our shoe collections available to be purchased online. Our favourite ladies, men’s and children’s collections are available to purchase online. We try to ensure that... Read More

27/11/2020

Why To Wear Watkinsons

For over 116 years Watkinsons has provided the nation with some of the finest footwear in Europe. Now in its fourth generation, we are one of the only independent shoe retailers in the United Kingdom. With our extensive range of ladies, men’s and childrens shoes there is something for everyone. Our Victorian- style shop in York, the brass shoe sign and the rocking horse for children are an established part of Yorkshire’s history. We have a family ethos and work to promote some of Europe’s most fashionable designs whilst supporting... Read More

27/11/2020

Staying Safe This Winter

At Watkinsons we have introduced many measures to ensure that your safety is our priority. We have taken the following steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at our York store. Children’s Appointments Following our successful children’s shoe fitting service we introduced in the summer. We will be continuing to offer children’s appointments. Our appointments will ensure that a dedicated member of staff can find the best shoes to suit your children’s requirements. We have a separate children’s section at the far end of our store and have screens... Read More