NOTEBOOK

OUR NOTES present the convictions and dreams that guide 1812 as we travel the ever evolving path of shoemaking and fashion.
a JOURNALING space where craftsmanship meets culture, where design meets discernment; the stories you encounter here reveal the pursuit of material integrity, creative heritage and considered innovation.
The Creative Process

The Creative Process

The Journey From Idea to Prototype

The Journey From Idea to Prototype

SENSORY EXPERIENCE

SENSORY EXPERIENCE

1812 Odyssey Sole luxury footwear design

The Odyssey Sole Project

Discover the Future of Luxury Footwear

Discover the Future of Luxury Footwear

The Art of Crafting Handmade Luxury Sneakers in England

The Art of Crafting Handmade Luxury Sneakers in England

Eighteen Twelve our creator and Creative Director

OUR TRUTH

Saphir Médaille d’Or Nappa Cream and Super Invulner used for 1812 leather care

The 1812 Guide to Caring for Nappa Leather

A full suede skin, distinguished by its gentle nap, a texture that is smooth yet subtly fibrous.

Understanding Suede

our bellows tongue trainers, 1812 selects only the finest nubuck, sourced for its distinctive character, exceptional durability, and refined texture.

What is Nubuck Leather

Man rolls out leather. Every pair of 1812 shoes begins not in a factory, but in a workshop.

Inside English Workshops

1812 Made in England sustainable sole units for luxury shoes and trainers

Sustainability at the Sole