JM Weston

Our opinion
Weston's know-how is still unmistakable today. You only have to meet the product to see it: double stitching, GoodYear stitching, hand-nailed closed engraved sole, neat shapes... Weston's technique is not left out and it's everything you want from a shoe at this price. Weston still manufactures in its historic factory in Limoges and perpetuates the century-old techniques acquired over time, like the one that Eugène Blanchard brought from the United States, the GoodYear sewn. We also expect high quality leather from an expensive pair of shoes. And that’s the case at Weston. Of course, this can vary as always with natural materials. And we must always be vigilant about this, even at Weston. It should also be added that the brand has its own vegetable leather tannery for its soles, which allows it to be more rigorous in quality control. On the fit side, we see a big positive point in the possibility of choosing between several widths for the same shoe model. This allows you to find a shoe that faithfully matches the shape and width of your foot. This is a valuable competitive advantage over many brands as it guarantees better customer comfort and greater durability. But it is also a real cost item for the brand which must have a lot of stock to cope with disparate demand. On the negative side, let's say that we're not really keen on some of the wacky models that come and go. Our favorite models: of course the iconic 180 moccasins, the half-chase and the camber ankle boot.
The history of the brand JM Weston

JM Weston is a French brand of shoes for men and women, created in 1891. Do not be fooled by the Anglo-Saxon sound of its name, its origins are in Limoges.

As for the JM, it would be a simple joke. JM to say “I like”. But nothing is less certain. In any case, it's not like some say the initials of the founder's first name... Let it be said: Jean-Marie does not exist.

Founder : Edouard Blanchard

Artistic director : Olivier Saillard, since 2018

Offer : the brand offers a wide range of casual and dressy models, ranging from sneakers to brogues.

Distribution : Weston is present in major capitals around the world, as well as on its e-shop.

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