Church’s was established in 1873 by Thomas Church and his three sons. The family has a rich history in in shoemaking that goes back all the way to n1675.
Like with most British shoemakers, the factory is located in Northampton, the shoemaker capital of the world. Thomas Church is famous for inventing the specific left and right shoe. Before his invention both shoes had the same shape and could therefore be worn on both feet interchangeably.
James Bond has worn a lot of different styles of Church’s shoes. It all started when Pierce Brosnan was seen sporting a pair of brown brogues, model Chetwynd, in Goldeneye while having an impromptu race with Xenia Onatopp.
Church’s Chetwynd
He also wears the shoes when trying to prevent the theft of the Tiger helicopter in Monte Carlo the next day and while in Cuba. In what might be the most spectacular scene of Pierce Brosnan’s reign as James Bond, Church’s shoes make another appearance.
Church’s Philip
While Bond is doing his best impression of a bull in a china shop by driving a tank through the streets of Saint Petersburg, his feet are protected by a pair of Diplomats. Both styles are, with some small differences compared to the 1995 version, still available.
Church’s Diplomat
Over the years James Bond has built up quite an impressive shoe collection. Apart from the models previously mentioned, we’ve seen him wearing monk straps (Presley), black brogues (Douglas) and black quarter brogues (Phillip) by Church’s.
Church’s Presley
Another pair of shoes that reside in Bond’s ever expanding closet is the Church’s Ryder III. These brown suede chukka boots with Dainite soles are still available as well. He wears them in Quantum of Solace when he dresses a bit more casual than usual. So far, these shoes are the last pair of Church’s Bond wears on screen.
Church’s Ryder
