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Start-rite

Children's shoes manufacturer based in Norwich, England

Start-rite is a brand of children's shoes. The shoemaker, purportedly Britain's oldest and one of the first manufacturers in Norfolk, was established in 1792 in Norwich, England, by James Smith.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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  • Industryfootwear industry1
  • HeadquartersNorwich1

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Start-rite is a brand of children's shoes. The shoemaker, purportedly Britain's oldest and one of the first manufacturers in Norfolk, was established in 1792 in Norwich, England, by James Smith.2

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