Made in Britain - Walsh Trainers

The Fashion and Textile Museum announces an exclusive display of British trainers, celebrating Britain’s manufacturing heritage..

‘Made in Britain’ traces the unique history of Walsh, currently the only wholly British owned, designed and manufactured sports footwear brand. An extensive collection of vintage shoes, photographs, archive correspondence and brochures will be combined to manufacturing details and fashion images to give exclusive insights on the historical relationship between sport and style.

An exploration of the history of British-made trainers, the new display celebrating Norman Walsh Footwear is a powerful reminder of the country’s manufacturing history and its incredible potential. Spanning over 50 years, the history of Walsh also illustrates how performance sportswear has become a fashion staple.