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[HenryIII]

Cigar PTBs today

 

[turkey_sandwich]



I can't really argue with the experiences of others here but I have multiple pairs of Barrie boots (4) and my JCrew PCT boots seem to fit just the same as the others. As with most things YMMV.

Same experience. I was actually going to say that after the maiden voyage, I thought the J Crew PCT seemed to fit larger than other Barrie lasted shoes/boots.

 

[MrDV]

Maiden voyage. Thanks @Joenobody0 for the sizing advice. Can't thank everyone on this forum enough for the knowledge and wisdom delivered on a daily basis!

great color. nice pants as well.

Cigar PTBs today

good lord! nicely done sir.

 

[TtownMD]

Lovely

 

[deluzion]

I am 11.5 D in brannock. I wear 11D in Trubalance and Barrie. But I just found out that I can fit Van 10E just fine (sockless even with thin socks)..

 

[prez]

Interesting...how do Trickers fit in comparison to Alden?

Steve

Hi, I am not sure . Never bought Trickers before.
I just thought it was nice to share their selection with everybody

 

[Shawnc]

Quick sizing question. For those who own Van and Barrie, do you size differently?

 

[schmallo15]



Quick sizing question. For those who own Van and Barrie, do you size differently?

I sized the same. But I found the Van last didn't work very well for me. Heel too wide, toes too squished. But YMMV.

 

[Watchman1]



Hi, I am not sure . Never bought Trickers before.
I just thought it was nice to share their selection with everybody

According to all that I know, Trickers are like unto the Alden's of Northampton England.

I have read great things from men who know their stuff.

Several of the chaps who frequent this thread and have serious Alden collections, also have Trickers.

Here is what I know:

1. In general I would rate Trickers slightly better than Alden.
2. However, Trickers does not use Horween cordovan....
3. Nevertheless, they are one of the only non-Horween shoemakers that I would even consider.

Therefore, Trickers are on my list to get a pair. They have a very cool MTO program through Richard of the Shoe Healer in England and are also fairly affordable. Actually being a little cheaper than Alden.

Hope this is helpful and obviously some of what I say is completely subjective.

Thanks.

 

[shoetree]



Quick sizing question. For those who own Van and Barrie, do you size differently?

I also size the same.

 

[HenryIII]

Very nice bud, I use to work in cobo hall.

Thank you sir.

Nice! My wife wants to join the Slow Roll in Detroit one of these days. Props for biking in your King LWBs!

Thanks! They are actually King WT boots. You need boots when biking around Detroit. Slow Roll looks cool, but unfortunately I live in Ann Arbor, so unlikely to join it anytime soon.

 

[HenryIII]

good lord! nicely done sir.

Lovely

Gentlemen, thank you

 

[HenryIII]

I also size the same.

I size the same as well. A little tight for the Van, but ok as its a loafer.

 

[Akeem]

nice morning walk

 

[TtownMD]



Thank you sir.

Thanks! They are actually King WT boots.  You need boots when biking around Detroit. Slow Roll looks cool, but unfortunately I live in Ann Arbor, so unlikely to join it anytime soon.

Very nice I graduated from there miss that place