Offical TRICKERS shoes and boots thread

[bemk]

After the rain:

 

[zippyh]

Bernwood logger in whisky hydro nubuck.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Waxed Eatons..

 

[bemk]

Mr. Burford:

 

[Trickers me once]

Waxy Bourtons..
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What is the best way to care for waxed suede shoes?

 

[Fenners81]

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[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Any first-hand experiences on how Trickers Kudu leather has fared after a few years of wear? E.g., Does it crease quicker (or more) than calf leather for instance? Does it soften or loose shape more than calf leather? I've found after just two wears that it has creased a fair bit along the vamp.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

What is the best way to care for waxed suede shoes?

Hi, I just leave it and let it patina. It can be re waxed down the line much like a Barbour waxed jacket.

 

[zippyh]

Any first-hand experiences on how Trickers Kudu leather has fared after a few years of wear? E.g., Does it crease quicker (or more) than calf leather for instance? Does it soften or loose shape more than calf leather? I've found after just two wears that it has creased a fair bit along the vamp.

Current kudu is quite a bit different than from when they first started using it several years ago. The older kudu has more of a scarred up texture to it. My pairs really haven’t changed much since new. I have one pair purchased this year. It’s a much smoother finish with fewer scars and “patina”. I haven’t noticed excess creasing though.

 

[Fedoraguy]

I’ve gone crazy recently picking up Tricker’s from Herring Shoes. They had lots of items In my size for under $300. Three Bourtons in different shades of side and two suede Evedons. Still contemplating a dark suede Stow…

 

[Fenners81]

Glad to hear you've managed to find so many you like that are your size and in your price range. It's been a different story for me although a pair of espresso Stows is hopefully being delivered in a couple of days so very excited.

 

[Fedoraguy]

That’s the one I’m coveting but I’m afraid it’s too close in appearance to the espresso Bourtons I just snagged. Any thoughts?

 

[Fenners81]

That’s the one I’m coveting but I’m afraid it’s too close in appearance to the espresso Bourtons I just snagged. Any thoughts?

Any thoughts on whether it's too close to the Bourtons to justify the purchase? You're talking to the man who's just ummed and ahhed for a month over which one pair of boots to buy. I would say yes but I'm sure many on here would consider my collection embarrassingly lean. They're a different last and depending on how you wear your trousers, a different look so if you can afford it - why not?

 

[BSTM]

Burford Super Boots, in Marron Antique on Dainite, on the train to London for lunch with an old friend. Currently my fav boots - just gorgeous. (but do excuse the mud spattered trousers!)

 

[djsehvun]

Hey everyone!

I recently purchased a pair of Tricker's Keswicks in UK size 7.5 6 fit ( their wide fit). I am being cautious about evaluating if they fit correctly while I'm still in the eligible return period.

Stepping into them the left foot feels good. However the right foot feels tight at the toes, I can feel my pinky toe pressing against the wall. The ball of my right foot appears to be in the correct position and the lacing still has a small gap. This is medium weight socks. With light socks the pressure is less, but I can still feel my toe against the wall. This is with standing, full weight on the feet. Unfortunately I can't really walk much with them without risking creases.

It's also a very structured shoe, I can feel that there is room for me to wiggle my toes up before they tough the vamp above, maybe as they break in this will translate into further width?

I am wondering if you think that the pinky toe pressure will be relieved after breaking the shoes in. I previously had a pair of Bourtons in 7.5 5 fit (standard width) and had to sell them as they were too narrow for my right foot. However this pair is the wide size.

I have attached a few photos pointing out the placement of the ball of my right foot as well as where my pinky toe is being pressed into the side wall. The shoe is very structured, maybe as they break in and soften up it'll be relieved.

Thoughts? Many thanks