Joseph Cheaney & Sons

Joseph Cheaney & Sons has a store on Henrietta Street, just off the Covent Garden Piazza, presenting the English shoemaker that has been making footwear since 1886. The brand is recognised for traditional, craft-based shoe construction aimed at durability and classic English style that can be maintained over years rather than replaced.

The core offer is Goodyear-welted leather shoes for men and women, including Oxfords, brogues, Derbys, loafers, monk shoes and boots from Chelsea and chukka styles to country and military boots. Men's ranges are grouped into City, Classic, Contemporary, Country and the top-tier Imperial collection, with several widths of fit. Alongside the shoes sit belts, socks, gloves, cashmere scarves, card holders, shoe trees and a full line of Saphir polishes and creams, so customers can maintain their footwear as well as buy it.

Cheaney shoes in Covent Garden with complimentary polishing

The Henrietta Street shop offers an artisan polishing service, inviting customers to drop off their Cheaney shoes and boots for a bespoke clean and polish, with a professional mirror shine available on suitable styles. The service is complimentary, runs on a drop-in basis and has a turnaround of three to five working days. Staff advise on fit, last and care across the Goodyear welted collections, and the company's repair service means English shoes bought here can be resoled for years.

What to expect on a visit

The official store page lists opening hours of 10:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Saturday and 11:00 to 17:00 on Sunday. Henrietta Street runs from the Piazza towards the Strand, a short walk from Covent Garden and Charing Cross stations. Cheaney is one of the heritage clothing shops in Covent Garden, and Hoff on Long Acre covers the casual end of men's shoes if you want trainers alongside welted leather.