Offical TRICKERS shoes and boots thread

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Brown cavalier Grassmeres.
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Had you attempted to make these few steps in dainite, you wouldn't have lived to tell the tale.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Herman..

 

[Ypuh]

Which would be the most versatile option for day-to-day office wear with a variety of jeans?

Dark brown

Burgundy

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Which would be the most versatile option for day-to-day office wear with a variety of jeans?

Dark brown
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Burgundy
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You’d think brown but personally I prefer burgundy.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Which would be the most versatile option for day-to-day office wear with a variety of jeans?

Dark brown
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Burgundy
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Burgundy. Always has more character.

 

[zippyh]

Brown cavalier Stows.

 

[unfanciullo]

Hi everyone. I am totally new to high-quality shoes shoes and I have this pair of Kilsbys (Herring version) with a Vibram Gumlite sole and no midsole, which I am pondering whether or not to return.

Someone here was very unsatisfied with the model and complained about a lack of support after 5 months.

Overall, is no midsole+Vibram Gumlite a recipe for issues further on? I intend to use these for commuting and I do like to walk everywhere. The leather is so nice and I like the look, but if these are to cause problems and be uncomfortable or deform due to the lack of a midsole then surely it would make more sense to return them and get something else?

Sorry if I sound too ignorant - I absolutely am.

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

I have Vibram GumLite Commando soles on some leather Hikers and it's a super comfy to walk in but that sole used on the Herring Kilsby I would pass on. I'd also avoid no midsole. Return em.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Hi everyone. I am totally new to high-quality shoes shoes and I have this pair of Kilsbys (Herring version) with a Vibram Gumlite sole and no midsole, which I am pondering whether or not to return.

Someone here was very unsatisfied with the model and complained about a lack of support after 5 months.

Overall, is no midsole+Vibram Gumlite a recipe for issues further on? I intend to use these for commuting and I do like to walk everywhere. The leather is so nice and I like the look, but if these are to cause problems and be uncomfortable or deform due to the lack of a midsole then surely it would make more sense to return them and get something else?

Sorry if I sound too ignorant - I absolutely am.

No midsole is usually a no from me as are too firm under foot with Dainite for example, with gunlite should be fine as that’s very soft; if you decide to keep them and wear the sole down a midsole can be added when it’s time to replace the gumlite.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Shell Bobs glistening under the last minutes of daylight today.

 

[Ypuh]

I own a pair of Bourton's on Vibram Morflex, also without a midsole and shank. Got them brand new for €100 and was pleasantly surprised with their comfort, it's like walking on air.

Tradeoff is that you may feel a lack of support. I took them out on a night of bar hopping and next day my feet hurt from standing all day. Compared to Tricker's on Dainite weighing like 1.5kg for the pair, the Morflex feels more like a sneaker.

Is it my favorite, no. The heavy sole double sole construction provide a feeling of quality. However, as I don't want to wear sneakers anymore, I would like to add a 2nd lightweight pair to my collection.

@unfanciullo which color did you pick, and care to share a photo?

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

Stow in Marron from the nice people at AFPOS

 

[Glass shoot]

Juan skips no leg day!

 

[mvork]

In case anyone missed it, the factory store restocked this week!

 

[unfanciullo]

I own a pair of Bourton's on Vibram Morflex, also without a midsole and shank. Got them brand new for €100 and was pleasantly surprised with their comfort, it's like walking on air.

Tradeoff is that you may feel a lack of support. I took them out on a night of bar hopping and next day my feet hurt from standing all day. Compared to Tricker's on Dainite weighing like 1.5kg for the pair, the Morflex feels more like a sneaker.

Is it my favorite, no. The heavy sole double sole construction provide a feeling of quality. However, as I don't want to wear sneakers anymore, I would like to add a 2nd lightweight pair to my collection.

@unfanciullo which color did you pick, and care to share a photo?

Sure. Thanks everyone for your comments. I might return them since I am looking for a single, perfect pair that will get me through the next few years as a postgrad student.

The leather is lovely though. I got the dark brown cutter. Not sure the lighting captures it well in this dark morning.