Reply With QuoteA great resource for different methods of shoe lacing.............if your as sad as me lol
https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm
I just think it looks a lot tidier hiding all the lace sitting over the tongue.
Also it alleviates pressure across the instep, not a issue for everyone but if you have a very high instep it can help in the comfort department.
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Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
A great resource for different methods of shoe lacing.............if your as sad as me lol
https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
Every day is a learning day here!
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Looked at that site a few times, I have some boots laced to reduce slippage on my timberlands and some Sweeneys, the later of which means the laces end up huge when tying, so need to buy short laces.
Will be trying the cross lace without the tongue crossover though, looks smart.
I love that website, I actually gave a donation to the guy for his efforts!-)
Quite possibly the most pointless yet impressive thing I’ve ever seen! Who knew?
Not sure if I've posted these before. I love them, bity they're pain to put on with the top buckles. Tend to only wear when I know I'll be in them most of the day...
Tricker's Ottenburger. Part of a Himalaya Collection inspired by an order made by Sir Edmund Hilary in 1960.
Nice! But yeah I can imagine fairly impractical.Not sure if I've posted these before. I love them, bity they're pain to put on with the top buckles. Tend to only wear when I know I'll be in them most of the day...
Tricker's Ottenburger. Part of a Himalaya Collection inspired by an order made by Sir Edmund Hilary in 1960.
Crazy to think they used to use the likes of Trickers for mountaineering.
Women swoon when they see the speed of the Ian knot and my colleagues are very tolerant when I explain their laces come undone because they're using granny knots.
https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm
Back on the Cold War, spies used to to lace shoes in a certain way to pass messages.
I absolutely love the colour of those boots , there was a pair of trickers sold on here the other week I missed that they don’t make anymore looked that colour they’re stunning.Fair doos David. How about cross lace without the back crossover over the tongue.
^^^^Agreed, which boots are those, please?
Very nice indeed
I have these boots but they don’t look as nice as these when I polish them, what do you use on them if you don’t mind me asking?Fair doos David. How about cross lace without the back crossover over the tongue.
What boots are they ?
They look like loake burfords I have a pair
Yes, Burfords
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To all those that asked about my boots, they are indeed Loake Burfords albeit Herrings branded but essentially identical.
Ive had these for years and always found the colour a little light and flat.
As for looking after them, the whole boot gets a layer mink oil for conditioning, a layer of dark brown cream for colour and the toecap gets a dark brown wax polish to high shine, well as best as I can mange.
All products are Saphir.
oh, and the soles get a good soaking with sole guard too, not that it can be seen.
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Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
Thank you, I’ll see what I can do with mine
Brilliant thanks for the update I've got some mink oil on order for tomorrow.
I've just had a go at changing my trickers which have always seemed a bit flat and orange couldn't wait for the mink oil lol
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They both match now obviously
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Was born in Northampton and have always had a soft spot for barkers, have a few to many pairs....
This was my tan collection when I polished in the summer
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looks like a good job there..........despite the tiny pic
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I think someone is in desperate need of some trees.
Was born in Northampton and have always had a soft spot for barkers, have a few to many pairs....
This was my tan collection when I polished in the summer
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Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
Tapatalk got me lol , really pleased with how they’ve turned out left to dry out now and I’ll get the oil on tomorrowlooks like a good job there..........despite the tiny pic
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I think someone is in desperate need of some trees.
Shoes are made for wearing not looking at ha halooks like a good job there..........despite the tiny pic
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I think someone is in desperate need of some trees.
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I’m the subject of fine footwear, I have a belting pair or trickers George, no longer made so I can’t get a half size larger. Would stretching actually work?
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Obviously you cant stretch the shoes to make them any longer but you could stretch them to give them a little more room across the width and around the instep.
Warning, do not try this at home unless you are prepared to bin the shoes if it all goes Pete tong..
Soak the uppers and I mean soak in isopropyl alcohol, insert a pair of trees a size or 2 larger than the shoes and leave to dry for a few days at room temperature. Don’t force the drying it must happen naturally. This should allow the shoe leather to stretch and reform to the larger size tree.
Once dry you must condition the leather with something like sapphire Renovateur which will clean and condition the leather, then just use a cream to restore colour and a wax polish for a shine.
This will only work for calf leather, if your shoes have a box binder finish or a bespoke patination you will likely ruin the shoes.
As i said at the start, dont try this unless you are happy to bin the shoes if it does not work.
Disclaimer - I have never done this but know of others that have.
If any of the above scare you, just use the situation to buy yourself a nice new pair of shoes.
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
Thanks for the info, these were a gift and Trickers no longer make them. I can’t wear them comfortably so off the bay me thinks.
Tip I’ve read for stretching is to fill with freezer bag of water and put in a freezer.
Never tried it but unlikely to damage finish as IPA could, though if expansion too great might burst seams?
Is it the Collonil sole guard you use?
R
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Thanks Ben - I had never come across this before and had to google it. With a dozen pairs of leather soled shoes, I will certainly try it out.
Hopefully this image comes out larger
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No, it’s the Saphir Ralph
https://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/p...ole-guard-75ml
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
That’s so much better
Hopefully this image comes out larger
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Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
I've had a pair of Grenson Fred's for a few years now. They're good boots if you pick them up in a sale, not sure I'd ever want to pay full price for them.
I think I'll get a pair of Crockett and Jones ones next.
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Psa - sample sale at trickers is now on
I picked up some stows for £176
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Since this has become the all-purpose shoe thread - just wearing in some Clarks Desert Welt around the house. .
These are a higher end variation of their desert boot but with a Goodyear welt.
Still want some Grenson Fred boots, but reckon I need a half size, which I can’t find at the same great price as the full sizes, typical!!
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I’ve scratched an itch of some redwing iron rangers which I’m currently wearing around the house although it seems the break in stories are slightly exaggerated as these have been fine . I can see what all the fuss is about they're very well made and I fancied something more casual than my staple trickers, that’s it now I’m buying no more shoes I should have enough to last me several lifetimes lol
Today's arrival, courtesy of the Tricker's sample sale.
Boots look great, lacing needs some work I think, too many non even diagonals for me. As annoying as it is, I prefer 1 lace side to do all the work.
Although a cross over with over & user works wonders for tightening over the instep.
Looks like someone else took the second photo? Or you have long arms lol, certainly a partner more understanding than mine!
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Looking good - makes me wish I had wide feet!
The wife is understanding, but not that much. Photos taken myself.
Yeah, I do like laces to look more uniform. And a better colour, I'm thinking dark green for these. I much prefer colourful laces. But, this is how Tricker's suggest leaving them, and believe it or not, it makes a big difference to how they fit/comfort.
Today's arrival, courtesy of the Tricker's sample sale.
V nice, what leather are they?
Thanks. Here you go...
https://www.trickers.com/uk/stow-mar...vy-brogue-boot
All the info I have I'm afraid
Our classic Marron Antique colour way is beautifully rich and deep in its autumnal tones. An original colour way that goes with all colours and therefore an excellent wardrobe staple. A pair of Tricker's in Marron Antique are a subtle statement packed with sophistication.
Super looking boots - Tricker’s make the best country brogues in my opinion!Today's arrival, courtesy of the Tricker's sample sale.
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Thanks. I'm dead chuffed with them!
Thought they might be, I fancy some burfords in the same leather.
Agree and that is quite possibly my favourite Trickers colour.
Love my burgundy Stows, they get more comfy as time passes, I found the heel took a bit of breaking in but that could be just me.
I quite like these, almost a cordovan look in that colourSince this has become the all-purpose shoe thread - just wearing in some Clarks Desert Welt around the house. .
These are a higher end variation of their desert boot but with a Goodyear welt.
What model are these?
Out of stock now but you might find cheap from third-party :
https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/261278567
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