Tricker's

[peezlep]

Have you been able to ascertain how old your Veldtschoens are?  I have an image in my head of my Grandfather rocking down the streets of Leeds and Harrogate busting these in the early Sixties!

[riffblaster general]

I'm guessing 60's.  The cobbler who resoled them guessed about the same.

[peezlep]

So the vintage Trickers finally arrived back from the Shoehealer.

Opted for a red Dainite sole and heal as I thought it would be a bit of fun and also stand the test of time a bit better than a leather sole.

To be honest I'm a little underwhelmed.  I had an idea of how it would turn out in my head and it isn't quite there…

I've done a pretty hopeless job of showing how the stitching isn't lined up with the previous holes in one of the pictures.  Will try and show an improved view.  This is a minor issue sure, but it's all about the details with these things!

On another note, I'm contemplating giving the suede some much need nourishing.  Possibly a go over with a wax or dubbin, tell me if you think that is a silly idea by all means.

[peezlep]

Went ahead and waxed them.  I did a small test on the tongue and knew straight away I was onto a winner.  A couple of progress pictures, first shot showing one shoe with wax and the other without, and the second of the end result.

Really pleased with how they've turned out.

[Seul]

Yep - loving those post-wax!..

[peezlep]

Thanks Seul! One final overly dramatic image…

[Giles]

I do really like those.  Well done…

[SaschaVS]

Giving these guys a new home!!!

[tigerpac]

Acorn?!  Love em.  Trickers stows fit differently on your foot than any other boot I've ever had.  Sorta like wearing socks around, very comfy.

[SaschaVS]

@tigerpac:

Acorn?!  Love em.  Trickers stows fit differently on your foot than any other boot I've ever had.  Sorta like wearing socks around, very comfy.

Yepp, my second Tricker´s, have already a Keswick Oxford!!! English benchmade shoes are one of the best in my eyes!!!!

[tigerpac]

Love it.  Enjoy em!

I've got them in black but have always loved acorn

[Finn666]

great shit Sascha..enjoy in good health buddy!

[SaschaVS]

@Finn666:

great shit Sascha..enjoy in good health buddy!

Cheerz Mate!!!! BTW, I´m superstoked by your IG-Posts! Everyday perfect outfits!!!! Take care!

[Snowy]

@SaschaVS:

Cheerz Mate!!!! BTW, I´m superstoked by your IG-Posts! Everyday perfect outfits!!!! Take care!

He does, doesn't he!

[Finn666]

feeling honored buddy! thanks

[tigerpac]

Black stows need thick boot socks or are a bit too roomy, smart to size down a second pair 1/2 and wear with dress socks?

[joona]

[Seul]

Lovely lovely!..

[Friday]

i like all 3 of those.. nice joona

[Finn666]

i especially love the shoes, but the monkey boots aren't too shabby looking either!