Brompton Junction becomes the only central London retail outlet for Dromarti shoes

Brompton Junction, in Covent Garden, has become the first central London outlet to stock traditional leather cycling shoes from Dromarti, alongside the iconic folding bike.

Produced using the finest leather and beautifully detailed stitching, Dromarti shoes provide a unique combination of style, comfort and fit, and are the ultimate in footwear for the stylish cyclist. Made to mould to an individual footprint, the shoes create the ultimate fit and are available with either a 'look' three hole cleat fixing or the standard SPD two hole cleat fixing. Heel and toe protectors and a soft leather lining have been added to maximise power and comfort.

The Covent Garden Brompton Junction opened in 2013 and has become a focal point for Brompton Bicycle fans the world over with many international customers visiting on their trips to the capital. All Brompton Bikes are still made in the UK at the West London factory, made for those that live, work or play in cities.

The Dromarti collection of shoes is an exquisite addition for any Brompton owner thanks to their stylish looks, which echo traditional cycling shoes. Stocking Dromarti shoes gives Brompton customers the only opportunity in the capital to try these amazing shoes before they buy.

The Brompton Junction stores are carefully designed retail spaces, offering a personalised service, and showcasing bikes, which reflect the full range of colours, specifications and accessories Brompton has to offer. All 10 flagship Brompton Junction stores across the world offer specialist workshop and servicing facilities with a dedicated team of Brompton experts on-hand to assist customers old and new.

Martin Scofield, owner of Dromarti, comments “We’re delighted to be stocked in the Brompton Junction store in the heart of London’s shopping district to ensure cyclists across the city have the opportunity to touch, try and buy the very best cycling footwear. The Brompton bike is truly iconic, which makes it a perfect partner for Dromarti.”

Dromarti shoes are available in black and brown finest Italian leather from £223.70 from Brompton Junction Covent Garden.

For more details on Dromarti shoes please visit www.dromarti.com or call 01932 845348.

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For further information on Dromarti please contact Caroline Spence or Sarah Ross on 0116 298 3726.

caroline@anicca.co.uk | sarah@anicca.co.uk

Notes for Editors

About Brompton Bicycle

Made for Cities

• Brompton bikes are sold in 44 countries around the world and over 80% of production is exported.
• The company is on target to produce 48,000 bikes this year and over 400,000 have hit the roads since the first bike was made in the 1975 by the inventor Andrew Ritchie.
• A Brompton bike is perfect for those that live, work or play in cities: The bike folds up to a third of its size, and weighs on average just 11kg which means a Brompton is suitable to take on all forms of transport – perfect for commuting on trains, popping in the boot of the car and taking out of the city for some fresh air, hailing a taxi when the weather changes or you want to get home late at night.
• One Brompton bike takes 6.2 tonnes less carbon than a car to make and 42 folded Brompton bikes can be parked in the space it takes to park one car.
• Brompton Bicycle’s home city of London has seen cycling increase by 91% since 2003. Brompton Bicycle is proud to play a part in this cycling revolution worldwide.
• There are now 10 flagship Brompton Junction retail stores in cities across the world, including: London, Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo, Milan, Kobe, Hamburg, Shanghai, Amsterdam and Chengdu.
• Brompton sells to a selected 1500 independent bike stores worldwide.

Made for You

• Brompton bikes are all custom-made, allowing you to choose exactly the bike that suits your needs (riding style, route to and from work, wardrobe, budget). Visit our bike builder to build yours here: https://www.brompton.com/Buy/Build-your-Brompton
• A huge selection of accessories and luggage means you can add to your Brompton bike as you wish- it’s a complete transport solution.

Made in London

• Brompton Bicycle is the leading bike manufacturer in the UK, with its factory in Kew, West London.
• Brompton’s history can be traced back to 1975, when the inventor and founder, Andrew Ritchie, created prototypes of Brompton bikes from his bedroom in South Kensington, London.
• Each bike is hand brazed by a skilled craftsman at our London factory. This makes every bike incredibly tough and unique. Each brazer is trained for 18 months and has a “signature” which they stamp on the parts of the bike they work on.

About Dromarti

• Dromarti specialises in premium leather cycling shoes, representing the pinnacle of style elegance and performance.
• The company was established in 2008, with an aim to make the very best of leather cycling shoes and is known worldwide for its uniquely stylish and beautiful products. 

• The Dromarti collection includes:

-          Race ‘Black’ – featuring red stitching and lining and standard 'look' three hole cleat fixing.

-          Sportivo ‘Black’ – with red stitching and lining, standard SPD two hole cleat fixing and recessed cleats for comfortable walking.

-          Sportivo ‘Classic’ – available in brown leather, with standard SPD two hole cleat fixing and recessed cleats for comfortable walking

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