About Birchbury

Engineered for the modern minimalist, our footwear is a testament to precision design, offering you barefoot leather shoes that are comfortable on the first try.

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It started with foot pain

It started

with foot pain

Our journey began with a foundational belief: that footwear should not only be aesthetically pleasing but also natural-feeling and supportive of overall foot health.

2019

Birchbury’s Founder, Matt, designed the Bramford, our flagship sneaker

Matt applies his mechanical engineering degree & work experience to ensure Bramfords are ergonomic.

2020

Launched the flagship sneaker: Bramford

Our first batch of 500 Bramfords pre-sold before they arrived in the USA.

2021

Launched flagship dress shoe: Brenston

Brenston is a instant hit, our first batch of 1,000 pairs sold out in less than a month.

2023

50,000 people are wearing Birchburys

With 2 shoe models (Bramford & Brenston), Birchbury becomes a stable & profitable business.

2024

Launched flagship chukka boot: Carnforth

We polled our customers asking what we should make next. A chukka boot was the clear answer. We took everything we learned from Bramford & Brenston and applied it to making Carnforth

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Designed for comfort

Shoes perfected for bare feet

Tan-colored casual sneaker with a textured finish and a zero-drop heel design.Beige sneaker with a zero-drop heel and faux-heel design on the outside.Beige, low-top casual sneaker with a zero-drop heel.

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