Oliver Sweeney

Oliver Sweeney has been an official supplier of formal shoes to the England Rugby Union team since 1997 -a relationship that has recently been extended for a further two years. The two-year term includes the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia and two RBS 6 Nations Championships. Oliver Sweeney designed a special shoe for the team for the 2003 Rugby World Cup, during which England confirmed that they are the best team in the world, bringing the Webb Ellis Cup home. Using the finest Italian craftmanship, the England Rose was embossed on the heel of a beautiful tan loafer - a shoe Oliver Sweeney has called the Kiss. The loafer is available in limited numbers from all Oliver Sweeney stores, priced at £200. Oliver Sweeney has a proud sporting heritage, with many top sportsmen, past and present, counted as regular customers. The list includes: soccer players David Beckham, Andy Cole and Michael Owen; cricketers Graham Thorpe and Dominic Cork; Formula 1 star Jenson Button; and champion swimmer Ian Thorpe.