Check out my other video from Northampton: How to make a $739 sneaker kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMqWnZqHmtuZopc.html
@dontworrybout266411 ай бұрын
Bro if you didn’t shhhh. ill. I would trust you more
@cdakskid11 ай бұрын
I'm one of those people who have way too many boots, so I don't wear any pair consistently. When I do get around to wearing my Tricker's, I'm always "re-surprised" at how great they are in looks, quality and comfort. I think they are overlooked by many in the US. They compare favorably with some of the very highest quality boots.
@randynovick797211 ай бұрын
Same story for me. I'd like to get a bespoke pair one day, though.
@Rigz72711 ай бұрын
That’s because they are of the highest quality😉
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
@@randynovick7972 I had a section on their bespoke department but it slowed the video down too much, but it is extremely cool
@ayasugihada11 ай бұрын
@@Stridewise could you put it into a separate video?
@elitepunch149811 ай бұрын
No trickers video is complete without Sharon 😊 Great boots & great content 👍
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Love that Sharon content!
@toodamnskippy622011 ай бұрын
My favourite all-time boot making video. You let the people behind the boots be the stars, their pride is overwhelming. Great job of photography, editing and content.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
So happy you liked it, man! I try not to make myself the star of these kinds of videos!
@chrisjones7598 ай бұрын
Im a longstanding Trickers customer & a huge fan of the brand . It's not clear in the video whether the heel stiffener is still made of leather? I also take issue with the statement where the gentleman says the Stow has a "full bellows tongue" , when it & all other Trickers boots clearly do not & have not , to my knowledge for decades . This is a clear definition & determines that water will not immediately penetrate the full height of the boot when immersed in a puddle for instance . One of my pairs of MTO Trickers - a long wing galosh on the Stow last - was made without even the half bellows tongue we see in the above video - this is an important distinction when buying a country boot , re waterproofing/ resistance etc ; as I would wear my bespoke boots ( with a full bellows tongue) for walking in very wet conditions , but would not possibly consider any of my Trickers for this as water would penetrate once in a puddle / mud rising above the level of the where the half bellows tongue is attached to the vamp . A full bellows tongue consists of a more robust & much more water repellent construction, the leather folding back on itself on either side of the tongue & attached all the way to the ankle , therefore giving far more protection against water ingress . It would be great if Trickers would bring back the full bellows tongue - maybe they offer this via their bespoke service? In the meantime let's get these distinctions right! The video is otherwise very informative & rightly celebrates the dying craft English shoe making . Its so great to hear the enthusiasm for the profession from the young apprentice
@sursorn55757 ай бұрын
They could also do with sone speed hooks on their Stow Boots
@krystjanchanerley92887 ай бұрын
I recently bought a pair of Trickers stow and they definitely don’t have. a full bellows tongue ..
@ibbjos0811 ай бұрын
Kinky Boots is a movie about the Northampton shoe industry and I believe parts were filmed at the Trickers factory. I enjoyed the movie.
@MisterKnightly11 ай бұрын
Wasn't that also the name of an odd musical?
@ibbjos0811 ай бұрын
@@MisterKnightly yes it's the movie based on the musical.
@ibbjos0811 ай бұрын
@@MisterKnightly yes!
@MisterKnightly11 ай бұрын
@@ibbjos08 Well, now see, I had no idea it was about Northampton! Thank you.
@Molach10111 ай бұрын
Good to see Sharon at 8:24 - she does all the shoe care advice for Trickers on their KZfaq channel covering different leathers
@randynovick797211 ай бұрын
Sharon FTW!
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Amazed at all the Sharon support in these comments, very happy/lucky I included her!!
@ivankrasimirov933411 ай бұрын
We need more of these videos, you are great at making them! I appreciate you just letting the craftsmen talk and work, no unnecessary fluff or interruptions.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Haha I do so many of these videos! Got another Horween one coming up and I might just be filming in Indonesia next month...
@SuperRocketKnight11 ай бұрын
What timing for a Trickers video. One of the problems I have with a lot of the boot reviews I watch is they’re often only focussed on American brands. Being an Australian I have shelves full of RM Williams and got into Trickers at the start of the year, and I’ve fallen down a bit of a rabbit hole with them. Finally got my hands on a pair of acorn stows this week to wear to my collection and they are gorgeous boots.
@jameslarue287811 ай бұрын
My two grail boots: RM Williams and Trickers Stow
@user-iz4mq4td2u5 ай бұрын
Can't beat the quality wow hand made
@K_j_M3 ай бұрын
Not 'handmade' at all... These are clearly mass produced using automated processes. I'm disappointed to see this as they charge hand made prices for production line products
@arindambasu985011 ай бұрын
Trickers Stow, the king of country boots and a surprisingly versatile boot which goes with all kinds of outfits. Mine are in chestnut calf and they are gorgeous.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
They look so good with olive trousers and a denim shirt
@robfulano255224 күн бұрын
I have a pair of cacao stow boots. Now I have seen a pair of honey coloured here at €279,00. What should I do?
@nmw66744 ай бұрын
Simply beautiful boots/shoes made by an iconic British company. Proud owner of these Stow boots and Bourton x2. When you get them home and open the box....ohhh... the felt bags they come with just exemplify the quality of their product and attention to detail. I usually choose the leather soles but they can be quite dodgy on certain surfaces, but the looks they attract from people give you that feeling that they are a special thing. I also wear Loakes, Sanders, Grenson's...all equally a thing of beauty. Well worth the outlay cos they last a lifetime.
@richyclubsport51557 ай бұрын
I'm a few miles from Northamptonshire, own Trickers, Crockett and Jones, Grenson, Cheaney, Loake and Jeffrey West, Crockett and Jones are my personal favorites followed closely by Trickers. All my collections bought from factory shops at fantastic value, if you are in Northamptonshire factory outlets are the way to go for a great deal as much as 65% of RRP
@darrenhall745411 ай бұрын
Great video!! This is the video I’ve been waiting for, and I’m not disappointed. Fabulous! Nearly 200 years of shoemaking skill. Truly amazing. I’m own a pair of Tricker’s Bourton shoes and they’re my most prized pair of shoes. The calf skin is incredibly tough. So much tougher than it looks. Great job, Nick.
@banbaji11 ай бұрын
It's so fun to see the little differences in production between factories. Each have their own optimized processes. Tricker's boots look great!
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Yeah the addition of the steaming room was really interesting
@casuallyworked469811 ай бұрын
trickers makes amazing boots. can't go wrong. Same as cheaney and Crockett and jones. QC and style.
@freqeist8 ай бұрын
Just bought my son a pair of Tricker Keswick tan brogues for Xmas.
@paulterry83738 ай бұрын
Tricker's are just amazing boots and shoes..... I have 12 pairs of Tricker's as well as many other boots from the likes of RM Williams, Truman, Wolverine, Red Wing, C&J, Bordon, Loake, EG, Carmina, AS, plus more........ I keep coming back to Tricker's as they are my favourite, perfectly combining quality materials, construction, finishing and aesthetics........
@8d4o0c43 күн бұрын
I have four pairs of Trickers and absolutely love them.
@Mr.Canuck7 ай бұрын
Just received my Stow Country boots, beautiful aesthetics and outstanding quality. Fit true to size 8.5 US- 7.5 UK. 👍👍I always live by these words: 'spend the money once'. Money very well spent.
@OeyvindH11 ай бұрын
Great to see you over the pond! British boots are great! Less work boot, more countryside leisure. Crockett & Jones Islay is my personal favorite.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Will definitely visit Crockett and Jones next time I'm there!
@philmulrooney70209 ай бұрын
Trickers are great British boots.
@shugarchКүн бұрын
This is a terrifically made video. Thank you!
@randynovick797211 ай бұрын
I have a pair of Stow boots in that same camel color. They're lovely, but the one thing I wish I could have had from them are commando soles. The only option was Dainite, which is alright, but when the time comes, commandos will go on.
@markspence32958 ай бұрын
My nana used o be an outworker for the shoe manufacturers locally. She was a clicker and had a marble slab and an a scarily sharp clicking knife.
@chrishb707411 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this fascinating video - a real gem on YT - from someone born in Northampton (many years ago).
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Delighted you liked it! Hope you saw my other Northampton video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMqWnZqHmtuZopc.html
@Czechbound11 ай бұрын
I bought a pair of suede, derby walking shoes with Dianite soles. They were expensive, but the quality reflects the price. Beautiful "rabbit" suede I think they call it. Very fine nap. And builetproof construction. These shoes will definitely outlive me. And great to know that when the time comes that they need to be resoled, that I can return them to Tricksters for renewal. And although they are expensive, they do have a decent sale which is worth looking out for. If you have the spons, I can't recommend them enough
@StrickenBiged11 ай бұрын
I love my Trickers. I’ve got 4 pairs. One of their lasts just fits my foot so well I had to get all the leather shoes and boots I’ll ever need in that last.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
it's a special moment when you find a brand with a last that's just right for your foot! I love the last too
@StrickenBiged11 ай бұрын
@@Stridewise I should have added, it was your video on the Stow boot from a few years ago that first made me aware of Trickers. Thank you for that!
@rossmcfarlane668711 ай бұрын
I love my Stows and Bourtons. Brilliant insight behind the curtain.
@Brajin111 ай бұрын
Great video, love seeing the process aspects. It’s good to see the heritage and how proud the members of that community are in working at this company.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Northampton is a special place, workers there are so passionate about making good footwear.
@martinsmith152511 ай бұрын
That was a great watch and thank you. I always love watching factory clips of boots getting made. While you are in Northampton, you should pay a visit to NPS shoes in Wollaston and see solovair boots getting made and also nps footwear. I would love to see that. 🙂👍
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
I would like that! My sister lives in London so I'm over there pretty regularly, will return
@martinsmith152511 ай бұрын
@@Stridewise Excellent. That would be great to see. 🙂👍
@waxedearth54259 ай бұрын
That man has been stitching since 16 years old. That’s amazing. Excellent video, tour, love what I’m seeing here. Also, the way they warm up the beautiful colored calfskin in the heating room. Shows they take time, instead of rapidly heating and possibly deteriorating the leather like some companies. Stridewise 👍🏻
@Stridewise9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Yeah the boot sauna was a really interesting element I hadn't seen before. They're definitely made with love and I agree, guys working there for their whole careers is really inspiring.
@elreydelmundo849911 ай бұрын
awesome video! Great to see the various steps in the making of the shoes and boots.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
It's interesting how much the process can differ between factories!
@ayasugihada11 ай бұрын
I was lucky recently and bought Stow in acorn for about £200. Gorgeous boot, but I couldn't justify the full price. Looking forward to wearing it in autumn.
@williamkazak46911 ай бұрын
Awesome tour. What a process. Thank you to everyone involved in making this video.
@haraldhoffmann675211 ай бұрын
Great Video, I would like to see where Cullum is going to. A Guy with ambition ! Best Regards H
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
I loved seeing dudes fresh out of school who were all excited about a career in shoemaking!
@MrDuojet11 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Making quality boots/shoes takes time and quality craftspeople.
@benjaminkenobi2111 ай бұрын
I very much want a pair of these now, every shoe shown in the video is awesome.
@ianjames3078Ай бұрын
Got my Trickers Stow Legend motorbike boots with 3 pairs of speed lacing hooks instead of the top three eyelets, great idea thanks to Motolegends. Love them and spot on look for my Triumph Speed Twin 1200.
@tommysmith703111 ай бұрын
Would it be a ridiculous idea to do a video about Stridewise origin story? It would be interesting to know more about the man behind the boot.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
that always felt self serving to me haha
@tommysmith703111 ай бұрын
@@Stridewise I don't believe you have done a Q&A also.
@elizabethingram97849 ай бұрын
Now THAT’S a beautiful boot!
@user-iz4mq4td2u5 ай бұрын
Wow love that boot love the color
@krisjonesuk11 ай бұрын
I’ve watched several factory tour videos before but hitherto I’ve never heard of a ‘mulling room’ before. I’ve got a pair of Tricker’s Axton Super Boots, which I adore. I think what sets them apart from other boot makers is the quality of the leather they use. Even the leather linings seems to be better quality.
@GavinHitchens11 ай бұрын
Interesting isn't it? I guess others spray or soak leather to make it easier to work, and the mulling room is their version. What do you think, probably less aggressive to the leather?
@krisjonesuk11 ай бұрын
@@GavinHitchens It seems like a good idea but I’m not aware of other shoemakers using one. The only other reference I can find to a mulling room is in the making of cigars.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
I've BEEN to many factory tours and never seen a mulling room! I love finding all these variations in the way companies make their boots. Just because two boots are Goodyear welted doesn't mean they're made the same way!
@InGrindWeCrust201011 ай бұрын
Anybody have a pair of Tricker's that isn't murder on the small outside toes? I'm wondering if they have any lasts that come close to a Trubalance or Munson in ergonomics, because they look really angular in the toe box...but I would love to have a pair.
@booleann___5 ай бұрын
It looks like the toe puff and the heel counter (what they call heel stiffener) are both some sort of heat activated synthetic material, instead of leather? Is this correct?
@angrybanana622311 ай бұрын
Frightening coincidence that I was watching your Country Boot review for the second time earlier today.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Haha! I'll have to do an updated review on that one day
@EdAb11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, Nick! Too bad Tricker's doesn't make anything larger than E widths. Very sad.😢
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
you can get bespoke ones made!
@EdAb11 ай бұрын
@@Stridewise Yes, true... But, at £3500.00 a pair, I think I might choose to go a different route. 🙂
@fallingwickets11 ай бұрын
howcome tricker chelseas never make any of the 'best' lists? look much nicer than williams and only a few dollars more expensive!?? thanks for the great content
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
I don't know, here in the US they're like 50% more expensive than RM Williams!
@secondhandcindarella520511 ай бұрын
Crocket & Jones calling, Coniston is on the line for you...
@Trickers-Shoes10 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Thanks, Nick!
@oliverk19110 ай бұрын
I've tried other brands but I always go back to trickers. They are dependable and not overly fussy. You really can't break a pair of trickers. It's easy to pick them up at a 30-40% reduction making them a bargain
@jonstern751111 ай бұрын
Those things are built like tanks!
@1114gabby10 ай бұрын
Some of the most beautiful boots in the world. Would love to have a pair. Not like traditional American boots at all. Great tour.
@MrMarcob7311 ай бұрын
I have dozen of pairs of Tricker’s shoes&boots and i’ll sure keep buying more and more! So much love for their products
@bharatc.sampat64066 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of the best shoe making and boot making company in the the world. Very few or no equals anywhere once you see the difference carefully. Rebuildable for years. The only ones that compare are Joseph Cheaney & Son. Nothing else out there. Except private shoemakers Rest is hype marketing
@euanhaines929611 ай бұрын
I've seen lanx boots popping up a lot recently, you should review them, they're from England too.
@nacekozoАй бұрын
I bought a pair of these a few years ago - they looked beautiful, but they were uncomfortable as hell. I thought it was part of the breaking-in process, but I realised why - there is an additional little row of stitches just under the bottom lace hole, the only purpose of which, as far as I could make out, is to squash and restrict the instep (mine is quite high). If that wasn't there, I'd probably still have them now. I have bad luck with boots, though, probably because of my instep - I have some Loake Roehamptons, which are manageable for just wearing casually for shortish periods, but they aren't made for walking longer distances, and some Redwing chukkas, but they went the same way as the Trickers - they were just unwearable after a while. I'm just disappointed as I'd like to be able to enjoy this type of footwear, but I bought some Goral sneakers instead, and they are fantastic.
@BradleyHansonPhotography11 ай бұрын
These look nice. The brogue boots remind me of Grenson “Fred” boot.
@trevorhirst509611 ай бұрын
in your video 4 years ago, you mentioned that $585 was expensive for these- they are over $700 now on their site. Would you say they're now overpriced? Are they cheaper in other places?
@MisterKnightly11 ай бұрын
Great video as always, and amazing boots. But surely Britain's Best Boot won't be one that comes only in limited widths?
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Haha I couldn't get to them this time around but my sister lives in London so I'll be back again soon and will get back up to Northampton!
@Endlesssummer12 күн бұрын
The English government should invest heavily in the Northampton region as they have the tradition and skills to make some of the worlds best shoes and trainers. Build on these traditions and rebuild the industry and infrastructure and be proud of what you do better than anyone else.
@IvanOsikin10 ай бұрын
Excellent video. So interesting.
@certainstrength11 ай бұрын
Literally the only issue I have with Trickers boots is that the quarters are far too close together. Does anyone know if one can special order with quarters farther apart?
@berndr465011 ай бұрын
You are now tapping at shoe enthusiasts off USA. I own already 4 pairs of Trickers. I live in France (German citizen) and I follow your channel. Totally different from US/Canada) brands (which I love as well - do not ask for the number of Redwings , Vibergs I have ) But if you talk of "bespoke" style Trickers is the choice, more elegant, not talking about the sophistication of the build. Great idea to jump over to Europe.
@ash3623011 ай бұрын
Some love for traditionally made British boots, of which they still exist. I'd love to own a pair, but my feet are always awkward sizes and makes me a bit more reluctant to spend the extra
@jt155911 ай бұрын
I find it's usually these types of makers who do offer different widths (narrow and wide). I'm a US 8.5 E (wide) so all my leather shoes and boots are all US or English made by traditional makers. They all usually provide feet measuring guides that you can print to find your size. That said, your awkward shaped feet may be something other than width.
@drhientran11 ай бұрын
So what’s your Tricker size. I have 8.5 wide feet also
@MrZanzibar12311 ай бұрын
Love these boots but nervous to buy without trying them on! When I was in Oxford, England, I looked all over the place, but couldn’t find them there. Maybe you can do a video about sizing on these sweet beasts? Thanks!
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
For me it's my normal British size! 10.5. I'm 11 in US boots and 11.5 on a brannock device, so it's just normal British sizing :/
@Mr.Canuck7 ай бұрын
They fit true to size. Im 8.5 US and 7.5 UK was a perfect fit. Tricker's sizing chart is spot on.
@MrZanzibar1237 ай бұрын
@@Stridewise Thanks! Took the plunge and love the boots I got!
@nahidkhan123411 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Now Grenson 😭
@loki10666 ай бұрын
Do they make any that aren't calf leather?
@sursorn55754 ай бұрын
Kudu leather
@CrispyFrenFry10 ай бұрын
I absolutely love their Stow boots so much but can’t get a pair because they don’t offer US equivalent eee widths in their ready to wear options. I reached out to their customer support with my measurements and was told I’d have to go their bespoke route. Alas, not meant to be.
@branchclan61128 ай бұрын
Allen Edmonds Dalton. Amazing boot. 🇺🇸
@frenettaoneal248211 ай бұрын
Good video.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Thanks boss!
@_bats_11 ай бұрын
I wonder how much money they have saved by wrapping the shoes in plastic like that (which I assume is to prevent scratches or preventing the edge dressing from getting on the upper, turning a fine shoe into a second or something that would get returned).
@Cotivity11 ай бұрын
I've had an eye on this brand recently, so it's good to get my initial curiosity out of the way. Solid look.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Happy this was useful for you my friend
@janerkenbrack33736 ай бұрын
I can't tell if this fellow is saying that brogue on shoes started to let water out of shoes, but I dispute that claim. I've spent countless hours trying to find support for that claim, and all I get is modern references. Let's be real. Holes in the top of shoes will not only let water get in, it will let mud get in too. At that point you'd be better off with sandals. It would only offer real function if the holes were along the bottom edge of the shoe, or in the soles themselves. And then you'd still end up with filthy and muddy feet. Brogue on shoes as always been decorative and cosmetic. Cosmetic in that it hide scratches and damage marks through camouflage.
@timedwards81717 ай бұрын
Where can I get my feet measured for me to be able purchase these boots
@thedemonnemo9 ай бұрын
These lads are wearing high end tool watches, they must be paid well, they deserve it.
@brunonjezic620811 ай бұрын
Do you still own your pair? How does it fit this days? My pare feels a bit short
@jsa-tg3ht9 ай бұрын
if my AE Higgins Mill is Size 10 EEE, what should be my size in a Tricker's Stow Country Boots?
@Stridewise9 ай бұрын
HM is true to size so you'd be a 9 in Tricker's. If Tricker' does wide sizes you'd be a 9 wide, I think. If they don't go EEE wide I'd go up a half size in them, so like 9.5 wide
@martyn42010 ай бұрын
I've got several pairs of Tricker's boots and buying a pair without wonky eyelets and misaligned facings is getting tiring. Quality control has deteriorated rapidly and Tricker's are letting any old dross be sold as first quality. I thought I'd try another manufacturer but was similarly disappointed.
@lgroves3364 ай бұрын
I would order a pair of Tricker's but figuring out the sizing is challenging. MOST of the dealers do not allow a return for full credit. Most do a return for store credit. When your playing with such an expensive item you need options. If I order a size that doesn't fit they do not always have the size you wanna try next in stock. NIGHTMARE. Thhis alone keeps from from buying a pair. I have no dealers within 500 miles to evem try on a pair.
@K_j_M3 ай бұрын
For the price, I expected these to be hand lasted
@AJ-by6pd11 ай бұрын
Where does Tricker’s source most of their leather?
@krystjanchanerley928811 ай бұрын
I believe they keep it a secret
@JamesandRibble11 ай бұрын
Cows
@AJ-by6pd11 ай бұрын
@@JamesandRibble genius!!
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Yeah I've asked but they keep it secret!
@jefffarmer920011 ай бұрын
I cannot find a Stowe with a commando sole anywhere. Where can I find one?
@randynovick797211 ай бұрын
I ended up going with Dainites because there was no commando choice. I'll wear 'em in and have them replaced at some point.
i find the trickers brogue holes (also most other uk wingtips) to be too large for my liking. triggers my trypophibia. i prefer the alden wingtip boots.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Surprised you have ANY wingtip boots with trypophibia! but glad you found a pair. i've got alden wingtips too, shoes not boots
@brianwarner4411 ай бұрын
Awesome video!! I was always curious about Trickers and this video was perfect! Keep up the factory tours!!
@14s0cc3r1411 ай бұрын
10:15 They provide for the staff for the Royals in exchange for them to wear their boots? So it’s literally just paid advertisement 😂
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Every shoe company on Earth would do everything in their power to be the supplier to the royal family, but they selected Tricker's because they meet a high standard. It's not a 'highest bidder' thing, Tricker's doesn't buy the warrant
@ibbjos0811 ай бұрын
Waiting for someone to lament the use of celastic toe and heel stiffeners, lol, jk.
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
Some people get so weird about things like that haha
@caduceus3311 ай бұрын
Dear Stridewise, you don't need music added to this video. In fact, it's annoying and unpleasant.
@TFM811 ай бұрын
I enjoyed it
@Stridewise11 ай бұрын
you're annoying and unpleasant!!!!
@qnikqsy308511 ай бұрын
I would say Cheaney are better.
@Rigz72711 ай бұрын
Why would you say Cheaney are better? I would say they are on par, they are certainly of super high quality also.
@qnikqsy308511 ай бұрын
@@Rigz727 more slick look, better heel cup. Jarrow R model is pure perfection.
@krystjanchanerley928811 ай бұрын
I disagree
@Molach10111 ай бұрын
I've heard reviews of Cheaney's veldtschoen models that suggest they are not as robustly made as Tricker's