Inside Walsh shoes in Bolton, Gtr Manchester, the last remaining sports shoe manufacturer in the UK. Britain’s last remaining shoe manufacturer is looking to take great strides in post-brexit Britain - eyeing up continued expansion in far-flung markets. Dennis Crompton and his brother Jon bought are proud owners of Norman Walsh footwear in their hometown of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They bought the company from its eponymous founder in 1996 after falling in love with his trainers in the 1970s. Norman, who was selected to make the running shoes worn by Roger Bannister during his four-minute mile attempt, founded Norman Walsh in 1961. 09.08.18