Footasylum
British clothing and footwear retailer
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Footasylum Limited is a British clothing and footwear retailer, mainly selling sportswear-related goods.[1][2][3][4]
Founded2005
FounderDavid Makin, John Wardle
Headquarters
United Kingdom 
OwnerAurelius Group
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| Founded | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Founder | David Makin, John Wardle |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Owner | Aurelius Group |
History
The retailer was founded in 2005 by David Makin.[5]
In April 2019, JD Sports bought Footasylum, who owned it until the Competition and Markets Authority announced in November 2021 that JD Sports were required to sell the retailer.[6] Both parties had to pay a fine of £4.7 million in February 2022.[7]
As of August 2022, the retailer had 65 stores across the United Kingdom.[8] It remains owned by German asset management firm, Aurelius Group.[9]
