Brantano Footwear Spiral Notebook
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The Brantano story connects a family footwear factory in Lede, East Flanders, with a retail outlet opened by André Brantegem in 1962. That shop grew into a European chain serving men, women and children, before store closures and ownership changes marked later chapters. This spiral notebook brings the brand's everyday retail history to a place for notes, lists and ideas. It suits collectors, former shoppers and readers interested in the evolution of familiar footwear businesses, while making no claim to be vintage or officially licensed merchandise.
Brantano Footwear was a European chain selling shoes for men, women and children, founded in Belgium. Its roots trace to a small factory in Lede, East Flanders, run by André Brantegem and his brother, sons of a cobbler who specialised in ladies’ shoes for Belgian wholesalers and retailers. After the brothers separated, André opened a retail outlet at the factory in 1962; it grew into the Brantano shoe-shop chain. The company closed its Dutch and Danish stores in 2005 and later liquidated its French stores. Dutch holding company Macintosh Retail Group took ownership in 2007. In 2015, Macintosh sold the Brantano UK subsidiary to Alteri Investors, and in 2018 sold Brantano to FNG N.V. Brantano entered administration in March 2017, and its stores closed in June, with more than 900 jobs lost. FNG N.V. filed for bankruptcy on 30 July 2020. Following an unsuccessful attempt to relaunch brands including Brantano, it filed for bankruptcy again in February 2022 and subsequently liquidated its assets. Brantano subsidiaries included Brantano Luxembourg SA, Brimmo NV and Muys NV.
The Brantano story connects a family footwear factory in Lede, East Flanders, with a retail outlet opened by André Brantegem in 1962. That shop grew into a European chain serving men, women and children, before store closures and ownership changes marked later chapters. This spiral notebook brings the brand's everyday retail history to a place for notes, lists and ideas. It suits collectors, former shoppers and readers interested in the evolution of familiar footwear businesses, while making no claim to be vintage or officially licensed merchandise.
Brantano Footwear was a European chain selling shoes for men, women and children, founded in Belgium. Its roots trace to a small factory in Lede, East Flanders, run by André Brantegem and his brother, sons of a cobbler who specialised in ladies’ shoes for Belgian wholesalers and retailers. After the brothers separated, André opened a retail outlet at the factory in 1962; it grew into the Brantano shoe-shop chain. The company closed its Dutch and Danish stores in 2005 and later liquidated its French stores. Dutch holding company Macintosh Retail Group took ownership in 2007. In 2015, Macintosh sold the Brantano UK subsidiary to Alteri Investors, and in 2018 sold Brantano to FNG N.V. Brantano entered administration in March 2017, and its stores closed in June, with more than 900 jobs lost. FNG N.V. filed for bankruptcy on 30 July 2020. Following an unsuccessful attempt to relaunch brands including Brantano, it filed for bankruptcy again in February 2022 and subsequently liquidated its assets. Brantano subsidiaries included Brantano Luxembourg SA, Brimmo NV and Muys NV.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.