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D4N

3070 posts since 27/9/06

20 Nov 2011 12:05

£2,400.00

Crackajack
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7738 posts since 21/4/05

20 Nov 2011 16:17

Why is croc so expensive? Anyone know the % markup against leather per sqm or something? I guess its harder to work with and before that stage a cow isnt likely to bite your arm off but that is crazy. Not like they are endangered or un-farmable.

freshflow

2721 posts since 9/6/09

20 Nov 2011 17:30

Crackajack wrote: Why is croc so expensive? Anyone know the % markup against leather per sqm or something? I guess its harder to work with and before that stage a cow isnt likely to bite your arm off but that is crazy. Not like they are endangered or un-farmable.

Probably costs them around £50 quid more to make than a normal pair.

Serbia

4932 posts since 22/3/06

20 Nov 2011 21:08

to much going on?

Serbia

4932 posts since 22/3/06

20 Nov 2011 21:11

and do trickers fit true

JacktheHat
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1655 posts since 26/2/10

20 Nov 2011 21:18

Tried them on yesterday and thought that. Didn't really look right with the blue heel.

Had to size up a half too.

bruk

3699 posts since 2/11/06

20 Nov 2011 21:21

size up? really?

Dee

11809 posts since 22/11/07

20 Nov 2011 21:31

^ normally true for me.

quite like those boots with the blue heel.

JacktheHat
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1655 posts since 26/2/10

20 Nov 2011 21:33

Thinking about it no I didn't, I tried on an 8 they had out which was too small (I'm normally 8.5). Sorry.

Serbia

4932 posts since 22/3/06

20 Nov 2011 21:35

JacktheHat wrote: Tried them on yesterday and thought that. Didn't really look right with the blue heel.

Had to size up a half too.

cheers. Thought so.

In that case I want a boot without a vibram/white sole, not a chelsea, or with brogue detailing. Leaves me with Alden's i think

rural

17735 posts since 26/9/06

20 Nov 2011 21:35

Size up on Trickers boots

It's like when Phikz and Robii said they could barely fit into true to size common projects.

Serbia

4932 posts since 22/3/06

20 Nov 2011 21:37

Dee

11809 posts since 22/11/07

20 Nov 2011 21:52

a few boots that i know of - non brogue non white sole….

similair to their old ones' bureau have some amazing cordovan toe caps.. like these but diff colour:

http://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/product/1863/trickers-for-the-bureau-orange-cordovan-toe-cap-super-boot/

fransboone has a chromexcel collab version of the alden indy and these plain toes:

http://www.fransboonestore.com/en/store/brands/alden/alden-x-fransboone-snuff-suede-high-blucher-boot.html#

nitty gritty does the indy in snuff too.

also church's or crocket & jones? some really nice plain toe chukkas from cleverley on leather should hawaii

du tan

1266 posts since 15/8/03

20 Nov 2011 22:32

Bresone, much depends on which width. The trickers 6 width will normally allow you to size down half or one (I size down one, but have a low instep). Their 5 width is significantly narrower and you will need to go tts or possibly down half -I go down half, but bear in mind I have a low instep.

Best to try them if you can at the price you are paying (or make sure you can easily return)

Serbia

4932 posts since 22/3/06

20 Nov 2011 23:24

thanks dee, will check them all out, fransboone collab's look like a winner

tijmen

20 posts since 29/8/11

21 Nov 2011 13:16

any info on these? thanks!

WDjohno

6 posts since 22/9/11

21 Nov 2011 16:36

troll wrote: got any more info on this mate?

To be honest, I haven't got much more info on it. Best contacting Grenson if you wanted to get it done. Really good customer service from past experience. Not too sure on Grenson vibrams myself for winter though they feel far too light.

machiavelli76
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