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D B Shoes Ltd
'Denbros' brand in the 1970s


The present company is now run by a third generation of the family; identical twins Charles and David Denton. It is best known comfort and quality, specialising in wider fit. The factory operation has moved to Irchester Road and much of their manufacturing is now at "partner factories" abroad. At Rushden there is some manufacture, and research and development means they are keeping up with the latest trends. A shop is attached to the factory where feet can be measured to ensure a perfect fit of the shoes.

D B Shoes are now under the new title "Wider Fit Shoes Ltd".


Ladies' "Easy B's" c1970s.
Purchased from their factory shop, in Albert Road. Many of the factories in Rushden at this time were offering "reject" or end of line shoes at much
reduced prices.

Men's "Easy B's" c1970s

an insole 1990s

Closing room staff at DB Shoes in 1977 when the Queen celebrated her Silver Jubilee
Far left: Mrs Joyce Layram.
Front: in white smock is the Forewoman Violet - , ?, ?, Gwen Lovell, Hetty Koller, Hilda - .

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