Offical TRICKERS shoes and boots thread

[meso]

Meant brannock

 

[Chapps]

I can see that I'll have to learn a few terms, like 'Barrie'. I'm generally a US size 11.5 or 12, depending on the shoe width (I have a wide foot). But I fit very well into Grenson Archie's, UK size 10, which was a surprise. They're quite wide, though - and insanely comfortable.

I did contact Trickers first about the proper size, and they (and Pediwear) thought that if I fit well into Grenson's size 10, I should also fit into a Trickers size 10. Uh, no. Very surprised that the Trickers were so much slimmer than the Grensons, given what I was told, but now I know. I'm just struggling with whether I should go up a half or a full size - I'm concerned that a full size up would be great for my right foot, but leave my left foot pulling out of the shoe. Sigh ...

 

[meso]

Barrie is a US last by Alden and used for comparison because it's relatively common. Typically people go 1/2 size down from brannock (true size) for Barrie. Do you know your true size for each foot?

 

[sjmin209]



Meant brannock

Got it.

 

[Chapps]

I don't think I can put myself onto a 'true size' scale, but using the old foot measuring devices that we used to see in shoe stores, my right foot is *almost* a 12, and my left foot is closer to an 11.5. I forget the width dimension, but I have trouble finding shoes that fit me comfortably, because my feet are pretty wide. It's so frustrating that there's nowhere locally to try Tricker's on for size. I think my right foot wants me to get a UK size 11, while my left might find that too large. What to do ...

 

[sleepyinsanfran]

I don't think I can put myself onto a 'true size' scale, but using the old foot measuring devices that we used to see in shoe stores, my right foot is *almost* a 12, and my left foot is closer to an 11.5. I forget the width dimension, but I have trouble finding shoes that fit me comfortably, because my feet are pretty wide. It's so frustrating that there's nowhere locally to try Tricker's on for size. I think my right foot wants me to get a UK size 11, while my left might find that too large. What to do ...

get shoes with longer toe boxes in the same size (e.g. a 10.5 UK), such as on trickers' 4444 last. Should be better than their *much* more common 4497S last (which is short and fat, hence little room for sizing errors)
nothing beats trying them on in person of course

 

[milw50717]

Just noticed that my one of my Ilkley shoes is having a little wardrobe malfunction as some of the stitching is coming undone. I'm thinking that a decent cobbler should be able to take care of this, rather than having to return to the factory for repair. Thoughts on a postcard to the usual address.

 

[LadyJeanius]

This article talks about what the brand is doing for its anniversary:

http://vampfootwear.com/then-and-now-trickers-talks-family-tradition-mv/

 

[DuckOB]



This article talks about what the brand is doing for its anniversary:

http://vampfootwear.com/then-and-now-trickers-talks-family-tradition-mv/

Thanks for sharing. pretty cool it has stayed in one family

 

[momone]

Just noticed that my one of my Ilkley shoes is having a little wardrobe malfunction as some of the stitching is coming undone. I'm thinking that a decent cobbler should be able to take care of this, rather than having to return to the factory for repair. Thoughts on a postcard to the usual address.

problem is, it's a tricky thing to repair without compromising aesthetics
I'd rather send it to factory if I were you, especially if the shoes are young (and it looks like)

 

[beepos]

Anyone know of anybody selling any Brown Suede Trickers Jimmy (aka Stubby Stows)? I have the Frans Boone Teck Cordovan (which I'm slowly breaking in) but I want something lighter and a bit cooler for the summer

 

[IIIrd Icon]



I don't think I can put myself onto a 'true size' scale, but using the old foot measuring devices that we used to see in shoe stores, my right foot is *almost* a 12, and my left foot is closer to an 11.5. I forget the width dimension, but I have trouble finding shoes that fit me comfortably, because my feet are pretty wide. It's so frustrating that there's nowhere locally to try Tricker's on for size. I think my right foot wants me to get a UK size 11, while my left might find that too large. What to do ...

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Size up on the width, instead__ fitting 6, like on Malton & Grasmere ... Stow is only fitting 5.

I think 4444 is also available in 6, but I haven't tried personally yet.

 

[sleepyinsanfran]

anyone here know trickers' prices for a handwelted MTO shoe/boot?

 

[Engineer05]

I stole these from the retricker eBay store. Marmalade Shell Parade Boots on the 4497.

 

[meso]

Those went insanely cheap. If they had been a half size large would have been on it.