22/07/2022
I know what many of you are thinking- a stressful day. Stress? We've made the process seamless thanks to our new appointment booking system. We have been fitting children's shoes now for over 100 years and are constantly trying to make improvements to ensure that we provide children and their parents with the best possible service.
27/04/2022
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
22/09/2021
The wait is (nearly) over- the Watkinsons Black Friday Event is approaching. This year our Black Friday deals are bigger and better than ever!
22/01/2021
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
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
