Clogau is a Welsh brand that specializes in traditional Welsh women's shoes and slippers. The company was founded in 1847 by John Hughes, who was a shoemaker by trade. He began crafting shoes for the local Welsh textile workers, who wore clogs for work. The company has since grown into a fully-fledged company with a shoe factory in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. It is now headquartered in North Wales and is one of the largest manufacturers of footwear in Europe. Clogau produces over six million shoes each year and sells them to both retailers and consumers. Their flagship store is located at Tower Wharf, London Bridge, and they also have stores around the world including New York, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney, and Hong Kong. Clogau's mission is to "champion the craft of British shoemaking." They employ over 500 people at their factory in Llanwrtyd Wells, who are paid to make a variety of shoes such as clogs, boots, moccasins, and brogues. Clogau's shoes are handmade with British leathers and include designs such as beaded moccasins, bejeweled brogues, and woven sandals. They also produce special versions for men such as pea coats and suede shoes. Clogau's shoes are available for many different occasions including dressy heels for weddings or cocktail parties, classic court shoes which can be worn with anything from jeans to dresses, and comfortable slippers for winter days or outdoor activities like gardening or fishing.