Formed in 2009, North & South Footwear combines years of experience in fashion & marketing to launch brands in the UK & Europe.

Founded in 2009, the company was born from the combined experience and shared vision of its two directors, Paul Tobin and Kevin Buck. Between them, they brought many years of expertise across fashion sales and marketing, gained through both their own ventures and collaborations with high-profile brands including Caterpillar, Rocket Dog, Emu, Armani, Miu Miu, Kangol, Gola Classics, Harley-Davidson, Ben Sherman, Acupuncture, Dunlop and Green Flash.

A defining moment came in the early 2010s when they were invited to launch Snipe—an eco-focused line from the renowned German footwear manufacturer Gabor—into the UK market. Alongside the growing success of the Danish Sanita clog, this marked the beginning of their journey into the world of eco-conscious and sustainable products, a direction that continues to influence the company today.

The business has since evolved to focus on both fashion and lifestyle markets, with regular attendance at key UK and European trade shows to stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Maintaining a carefully curated brand portfolio enables the company to deliver a highly hands-on and personal approach. Where appropriate, they work with trusted specialist agents to ensure comprehensive coverage across the UK and Ireland.

After many successful years helping to build the business, Kevin Buck has now retired. The company now moves forward with a sharper focus and renewed energy under Paul Tobin’s leadership.