The company was founded by twins Jack & Bill Denton. The first factory they managed was at Irchester in about 1913, for their father's company B Denton & Sons.
By 1936 they had moved to the old E Claridge factory, in Rectory Road, where DB Shoes flourished. In 1941 they added an air-raid shelter at the back of the property to accommodate 120 workers.
The present company is now run by a third generation of the family; identical twins Charles and David Denton. It is best known comfort and quality, specialising in wider fit. The factory operation has moved to Irchester Road and much of their manufacturing is now at "partner factories" abroad. At Rushden there is some manufacture, and research and development means they are keeping up with the latest trends. A shop is attached to the factory where feet can be measured to ensure a perfect fit of the shoes.
D B Shoes are now under the new title "Wider Fit Shoes Ltd".
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