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Bates Boots - 125 years of Outstanding Quality

This year Bates Footwear celebrates 125 years of Design and production. Founded in 1885 by AJ Bates & Co, this small company that initially supplied military boots for army now have stockists in over 60 countries for a wide and varied range of professions, sports and personal wear.

Bates are no strangers to innovation - their first major achievement was providing over 1.4 million tactical, hard wearing boots to the men who fought in the First World War. From here, they continued to develop their designs in terms of durability, breathabilty and aesthetics. Now Men and Women world wide adorn their feet with one of the biggest brand names in work wear footwear.

Bates boots stand out from their competitors due to their technical specifications. They juxtapose many design features that have become a necessity too many in the workforce. These include, rugged upper soles that give feet confidence in any situation or location. Breathable mesh linings for comfort, coolness and reduced risk of infections. The Cushioned foot bed reduces impact to the body and the EVA mid soles reduce shock to the legs and back.

Bates Boots have become one of Fashion Systems best selling brand of boots also due to their tight grip on surfaces, light weight and flexibility. This enables anyone one using them, from motorbike riding to construction - to have the best footwear possible.

Bates have also recently their first piece of Fashion Press. Gerard Butler can be seen on the front cover of W magazine, styled in one of the newest additions to the collection. At Fashion Systems we believe in function and fashion. We have noticed an increase in sales of Bates Boots for personal use, and with more press like this Bates Boots will concur an ever greater recognition in the world of footwear.

Fashion Systems is one of the UK's largest suppliers of Bates Boots, continually adding new styles. Please visit the website to view currently in stock styles, with free postage on any items over £60.

125 Years of Bates