Goliath Footwear Ltd has been making boots since 1880, formerly part of the cooperative society, Goliath's factory in Heckmondwike used to make boots for 'navvies quarrymen and policemen'.

Later, a Turkish footwear business YDS, took an interest in the company and now the Goliath brand with it's new owners, YDS, is modern, vibrant and selling both in the UK and Internationally with fresh outlook.

Goliath as part of the YDS group is the leading producer of Dual Density Rubber (DDR) injected soles in the world.  This is a special formula of rubber compound which is injected in two densities to the uppers; a tough rubber outer skin and a lower density midsole which air is injected into the rubber to create a lightweight shock absorbing cushioned bed for the foot.