Norman Walsh Coupon Code and Discount Code

Norman Walsh was born on July 20th 1931 in Daubhill, Bolton, the youngest of three brothers and a stepbrother. 

Upon completing his schooling in 1945 at the customary age of 14, Norman Walsh entered into the footwear industry following the path of his father William, who was also a cobbler. He commenced his apprenticeship at J.W. Foster & Sons, a Bolton-based company.

His outstanding progress and skills did not go unnoticed, as it soon became clear that Norman was a prodigy, and in 1948, Joe and Jeff Foster handpicked him to manufacture the 'Fosters De Luxe' track spikes utilized by the Great British Summer Olympic teams and several other athletes competing in the games, including renowned names such as Alistair McCorquodale, Maureen Gardner, and Arthur Wint. 

Norman's name and work gained extensive recognition among numerous professional athletes, making him a highly sought-after craftsman. In 1958, Norman designed the boots worn by Nat Lofthouse during the FA Cup Final, in which Bolton Wanderers FC emerged victorious against Manchester United FC, with Lofthouse scoring the match-winning goals. This match is regarded as one of the greatest FA Cup finals of all time.

In 1961, Norman Walsh departed from the Foster brothers, Boldly establishing his individuality, he launched his eponymous brand - WALSH

During the 1960s, Norman Walsh dedicated himself to refining his skills and producing a wide variety of handmade specialist sports shoes customized to fit the unique requirements of each client.