J.M. Weston is a French

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shoe company founded by Édouard Blanchard in 1891 in

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Overview

The company is renowned for its handmade shoes for men. They also produce a full line of leather goods ranging from belts and briefcases to luggage items. The company's most famous models are the 677 Chasse (a sturdy outdoor shoe), 598 Demi-Chasse (a dressier version of the Chasse), and the 180 Mocassin (a classic

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Stores

J.M. Weston shoes are sold in its own

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s, or in luxury department stores such as

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External links

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