Fifty Years of Choosing Quality First, Always.

De Burgh’s began with a simple frustration, quality shoes were hard to find, and even harder to find ones that truly lasted.

Founder Ken de Burgh started selling shoes in Perth in 1965. After two decades inside a large department store, he knew there was a better way to serve customers who cared about craftsmanship, comfort, and style that stood the test of time. In 1986, he opened de Burgh’s as a boutique men’s shoe store, starting with just 15 carefully selected brands.

Over the decades, that range grew to more than 25 makers, each chosen for their materials, construction, and longevity. Today, de Burgh’s remains one of the few specialist men’s shoe boutiques in Australia, built on the belief that well made shoes never go out of fashion.

More than 50 years on, the philosophy has not changed.
Quality first, always.

Where Knowledge Comes From Years on the Floor.

De Burgh’s is still a family business, now run by Ken and his son Leigh.

Leigh grew up in the store, starting during school holidays before joining full time after working with a high end brand elsewhere. Together, they bring decades of hands on knowledge that department stores simply cannot replicate.

Ken focuses on comfort, practicality, and long term wear. Leigh brings an eye for fit, colour, and modern styling. Different perspectives, same goal, helping every customer find shoes that look right, feel right, and last.

They believe the right pair of shoes can change how you carry yourself. Not just how you look, but how you feel. That belief shows in every recommendation, and in the care taken with every fitting.

Style That Outlives
The Seasons.

The smell of leather and polish, the mix of classic and contemporary styles and the quiet confidence of a store that knows exactly what it stands for.

The range spans formal business and wedding shoes through to loafers, boat shoes, and relaxed styles for weekends and travel. Brands include trusted international makers, alongside the ability to source rare or custom made shoes from specialist craftsmen, including an Italian shoemaker who produces just one pair per week.

Every shoe is chosen for durability, comfort, and timeless design. Trends are considered, but never chased. Shoes should last beyond seasons, and ideally, for years.

Because style should never come at the cost of comfort, and confidence should never come with pain.

If you are looking for shoes that elevate how you dress and how you move through the world, de Burgh’s invites you to experience what quality really feels like.