George James Cox established his footwear company in 1906, in Northamptonshire – the tradition home of England’s finest shoemakers. Having first produced brothel creepers in the 50s and winkle pickers in the 60s, the company gained notoriety in the 70s when these looks were resurrected by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren to become the uniform of a generation of punks. The close and longstanding relationships formed with innovative independent retailers, combined with an unrivalled variety of lasts and patterns, continual product development and home-grown creativity have helped the brand gain a niche global position.
The George Cox for oki-ni exclusive Low Creeper Boot for spring/summer ’11 – seen here in sand and grey suede. The Low Creeper Boot features silver d–link eyelets with thick rope laces and weaved toe cap detailing. The Creeper has and a thick gum midsole and sole.
‘When George Hamilton Cox made his first ‘creepers’ in 1949 it caused a few raised eyebrows. It’s a fad, some people said. It’ll never last. Over 50 years later, George Cox are still making creepers.’
