Need hard-wearing boots for winter: Tricker's?

[dusty]

Would Tricker's Grasmere be a good choice? They probably need to have a rubber sole at the very least (for foul weather), and they would be worn primarily with jeans. Other suggestions are good too, but I'd like to keep it under 400.

 

[Tarmac]

sure those are a good choice, i believe most of tricker's boots are storm welted. you might want to try them out though, some people find tricker's uncomfortable (not me)

 

[Salsalocust]

Crockett & Jones Coniston fits the bill too!

What is your UK size?

Regards,

Graham

 

[Bandwagonesque]

Can't wait for winter huh?

My Blundstones held up fine in winter. Great for slush and snow. Not that great on ice, but I've yet to find a boot that sticks to ice. Salt stains wiped clean easily. Not the best for extreme cold, but thick wool socks greatly improved their insulation.

 

[dusty]

Summer is the season for planning for winter. Are the Blundstones a Tricker's model?

Salsalocust (what a horrible name

): My UK size, in Loake at least, is 8.5.

EDIT: I just looked up some photos of the Coniston, and wow -- please tell me you can get some in my size.

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by dusty

Summer is the season for planning for winter. Are the Blundstones a Tricker's model?

no, it's a completely different brand.

 

[chorse123]

Why not try these from Brooks Brothers:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=494&Product_Id=943146&Parent_Id=305

 

[dusty]

Something I'd like to avoid is the obviously combat-inspired sole. I really just don't like the way they look. I suppose the photos might exaggerate the prominence of the treads, though.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by dusty

Something I'd like to avoid is the obviously combat-inspired sole. I really just don't like the way they look. I suppose the photos might exaggerate the prominence of the treads, though.

I'm with you on this, actually. They seemed to hit a few of the right points (rugged, rubber sole, good price) but the sole is a little excessive.