Offical TRICKERS shoes and boots thread

[mrjamescost]

Could it be that yours are on global shipping program and crafts aren’t? Often makes a difference

As Crafty says, I’m strictly UK only. I sent a couple of pairs overseas through this forum, without making a profit. I am happy I made those people happy, but I now feel I could have made a few quid. They are surprisingly popular. Or maybe unsurprisingly, as they have that quality, timeless heritage character going on. However I haven’t had as much success with the kudu suede Woodstock. I think they would go better if they had a rubber sole.

 

[mrjamescost]

Opposite, mine are and his aren’t. Strange. Had lots of weird questions!

What you need is a few tips and pics from me. I will send them across to you. Message incoming...

 

[Reiver]

Opposite, mine are and his aren’t. Strange. Had lots of weird questions!

Found them both on eBay, maybe your higher initial price is less appealing? Obviously I appreciate yours are brand new. Could be the lower price range is where more people are willing to take a punt.

eBay can be hard to fathom sometimes. I’ve had some items way outperform my expectations and others do really poorly when I thought they’d do great.

 

[Reiver]

What you need is a few tips and pics from me. I will send them across to you. Message incoming...

The natural lighting does help. Obviously can be difficult this time of year in the UK

 

[mrjamescost]

Found them both on eBay, maybe your higher initial price is less appealing? Obviously I appreciate yours are brand new. Could be the lower price range is where more people are willing to take a punt.

eBay can be hard to fathom sometimes. I’ve had some items way outperform my expectations and others do really poorly when I thought they’d do great.

I’m convinced it’s the description and the images that are the issue. Not to worry, Crafty’s now onto a winner. Yep yep.

 

[mrjamescost]

The natural lighting does help. Obviously can be difficult this time of year in the UK

I was surprised when the size 9 sold for £250. Not quite as a successful with the size 8 - which is expected - but not far off. The Monty boots have helped justify some of my spending this year, taking away a bit of the sting.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

The natural lighting does help. Obviously can be difficult this time of year in the UK

Indeed.

I’m not that fussed about them going in truth. If they went, they went. I did fancy a custom resole in leather and Dainite so watch this space..

 

[Reiver]

Indeed.

I’m not that fussed about them going in truth. If they went, they went. I did fancy a custom resole in leather and Dainite so watch this space..

That would be good. You’d obviously lose some of the comfort but they’d be more versatile.

 

[mrjamescost]

Indeed.

I’m not that fussed about them going in truth. If they went, they went. I did fancy a custom resole in leather and Dainite so watch this space..

I enquired about having them resoled and recoloured to a dark brown. They don’t do recolour suede I’m afraid. Which is a good job because I was willing to fork out to get my Dad’s boots worked on, only for him to tell me they are too big on him now. (He urged me to sell them on eBay...) :-/

 

[Reiver]

Closest thing I have to a crepe sole is these, my 3 year old red wings. It is quite a low profile compared to other red wing wedge soles which I like. Really comfy and bouncy sole and also seems hard wearing which is unusual for this type of sole. Should get at least another 2 years of wear out of them at current rate.

These were my first GYW footwear and I now tend to prefer English shoes, especially Trickers and C&J although I do still like some American offerings.

Is the dislike for the crepe due to the fact that it marks easily?

 

[mrjamescost]

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Closest thing I have to a crepe sole is these, my 3 year old red wings. It is quite a low profile compared to other red wing wedge soles which I like. Really comfy and bouncy sole and also seems hard wearing which is unusual for this type of sole. Should get at least another 2 years of wear out of them at current rate.

These were my first GYW footwear and I now tend to prefer English shoes, especially Trickers and C&J although I do still like some American offerings.

Is the dislike for the crepe due to the fact that it marks easily?

Yep, because it marks. The thing is, Americans - and those who know about such footwear - like them when they get the dirty look. It’s all part of the character. But if you don’t get it, you don’t get it. Judging by what I see here, yeah, they have another two years left in them... two years before they might need a resole. Then you’ll get another 5 years.

 

[Reiver]

Yep, because it marks. The thing is, Americans - and those who know about such footwear - like them when they get the dirty look. It’s all part of the character. But if you don’t get it, you don’t get it. Judging by what I see here, yeah, they have another two years left in them... two years before they might need a resole. Then you’ll get another 5 years.

Yeah, I think they’ll last a fair while yet. At 3 years old with moderate wear they’re still rock solid and leather is showing negligible sign of wear.

I expect my Trickers to hold up at least as well. I tend to treat them a bit more gently than the red wings although I am happy to use them on country tracks and the like in all weather. They are country footwear after all

 

[zippyh]

Trickers sale is live. Kind of underwhelming tbh.
https://www.trickers.com/row/sale/show/all.html

 

[FondDeJante]

Trickers sale is live. Kind of underwhelming tbh.
https://www.trickers.com/row/sale/show/all.html

I agree, also am not so keen on the new lightweight commando soles as they dilute the characteristic Tricker's style.

I rather like these though:

They look like Grassmeres in raw leather, has anyone seen this combination before?

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

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Closest thing I have to a crepe sole is these, my 3 year old red wings. It is quite a low profile compared to other red wing wedge soles which I like. Really comfy and bouncy sole and also seems hard wearing which is unusual for this type of sole. Should get at least another 2 years of wear out of them at current rate.

These were my first GYW footwear and I now tend to prefer English shoes, especially Trickers and C&J although I do still like some American offerings.

Is the dislike for the crepe due to the fact that it marks easily?

Looks dirty too quickly. Damn comfortable though.

I have it on the Leo in suede and Woodstock in suede too. Leo and

Trickers sale is live. Kind of underwhelming tbh.
https://www.trickers.com/row/sale/show/all.html

basically the outlet stock minus any discount!