I own a pair of those same boots, same color, plus many Viberg, Whites and Alden iterations. Here is what I totally agree with: break in never created a hot spot or any problem whatsoever; the cork footbed shaped to my feet quicker than the other boots I’ve mentioned; and, the toe box is generous. These stow boots became my rain boots and they never show any evidence that I’d gotten them wet. But I live in California and we regularly experience drought conditions, so I don’t wear them as often as my other boots. But here’s the thing. When I wear them, they regularly get more compliments than most any other boots I wear. I think it’s time for me to graduate them into my daily rotation.
2 years old - really - they look about 2 days old. The sole’s are not worn down at all. That’s either a testament to their quality or you must wear them very sparingly.
Beautiful boots. Delighted that you are enjoying them. I have a pair of Maltons in the same colour and two pairs of stows. A point worth mentioning is that the Maltons are made on a wider last to the Stow and the fit is noticeably wider. I bought these a half size smaller than my normal size on Trickers advice. Interestingly, despite being a half size smaller than the Stows, the break in was more comfortable
I just have one pair of Trickers. The chestnut calf Stows. They are really built superbly and I love the quality of the leather and the overall comfort and looks. Superb boots!
Is it calf leather ? I'm not sure to undersand. Because Tricker's says this : "C-shade requires a high level substance (the thickness) only achievable from the hides of heavier and older animals - our C-shade shoes and boots are made using sustainably sourced Bull’s hides. The result is a really robust leather that wears in beautifully and can really stand the test of time."
I've spent a considerable number of hours looking into broguing, and in particular the notion that it evolved from actual holes in shoes that let water out. I do not think this is so. In fact, the only such claims I can find are modern blogs and videos. It seems an apocryphal tale that got accepted as true, but which has no good source, nor is practical in any case. Brogue in shoes would simply let water in. And along with that, it would let mud and dirt in as well, which would be difficult to remove. The purpose of brogue is likely cosmetic and decorative from the start. Cosmetic in that a pattern of such decorative faux holes masks scratches and blemishes on the shoes. There's good reason for them as decoration, and no sound reason for them to have ever been actual holes.
Love your thought variety: some are meant for a beautiful patina, and then you have these stunners for the clean, classy look. Thank you for a great year of videos, Devon Reviewer, and from very near Red Wing, Minnesota happy holidays.
Stunning boots... I'm not into broguing on boots, I'd look for something very similar, but plain other than a cap over the toe puff. I'm sure they'll only get better and outlast us... if creamed now and then.
The decoration near the heel, what would be the rand on a 270 degree welt shoe is made with a fudging wheel. Recently got a used pair of Tricker's Bourtons in antique marron.... hell of a pair of shoes, they are on double leather soles, I resole my own shoes then get a cobbler to (just) do the outsole stitches, I think I might send these in to Tricker's though as they re line them as well as resole them for 200 quid.... I think they may be a touch too heavy duty for me to do at home. Considering they are less pricey than some of the other "English" makers, they are a bargain.... if you want country boots/shoes. thanks for the video
Nice looking, really nice. About $795 USD in America plus shipping. That's only $100 less than a C&J Islay here. In the USA, we have a similar looking, but dressier, oxford boot by Allen Edmonds called the Hamilton for about half the price.
I own a couple of Trickers Burford and a pair of Grassmere boots. These are on the "4497s" last in standard "5" width and it should be noted that this is a genuine standard width despite the boots looking quite wide. This suits my feet but the wide welts on these boots do make them look wider than they actually are. Regarding the cost, though I agree the calf leathers are very nice on these boots, at full price something like Crockett & Jones is more refined and overall better value and I'd put my Coniston and Eskdale2 boots above the Trickers. The Trickers though can be obtained at significant discounts of 30% to 40% in the sales, something which can't really be done with C&J usually. And of course they are a different aesthetic to the C&J.
Thanks. Only down side is I think you could have got your message over in half the time. Lots of repetition in my perception. Lovely boots. I bought a pair of Stow ( mainly because i wanted the acorn colour) and find them too narrow. I suspect the Malton is a better option. Thanks again.
I own three pairs of trickers all three pairs are the Stow boots. Absolutely phenomenal. I also am a cobbler part time and have worked on many pairs of trickers. No complaints about them period. The pinnacle of quality English footwear. I highly recommend them. Great work Devon keep it up!!!!!!
Been waiting for your update on these, I’m considering a pair as my last pair of boots, as the leather is so interesting and will fill in the colour gap of black and brown 😅
I have been wearing boots handmade boots my entire adult life, I have a pair from pretty much all the other English handmade manufacturers as well as the American heritage boots and by a country mile these are the best boots I have ever owned.
very nice...i bought my lady a pair of trickers boots for last xmas in their sale for 349...bargain..! i see they have the 'STOW COUNTRY BOOT - LIGHTWEIGHT - OLIVVIA CLASSIC ACORN ANTIQUE' for £375 now which seems a bargain..!
@@timedone8502 nice haha... i bought a pair of their ethan monkey boots in red funchal and they were £375 - reduced tom £585...sale is supposed to end at midnight tonight, but see if it does..
@@DevonReviewer well Im in between sizes and I went for the smaller one due to the fact they are wide. They are kind of short so my toes goes in the tapering of the toe and it is really uncomfortable, as us 11.5c heel to toe and 12b heel to ball us i got 10.5uk. it didn't end up well. They are really beautiful boots though
That is my grail boot.....stuck mid-range price-wise right now with 9 pairs of RW's...ready to step up in 2024...great video as always!//troutbumandsam
Look in the January sales. I tracked down a pair of Stows on Google shopping for £300 (vs RRP of £575). They were sold by a small chain that I hadn't heard of but no QC problems at all.
They are basically the same boot. The main difference is that the Malton comes in the colour called C shade, it is usually on a commando sole and has a 6 fitting (wide fitting).
The range of leathers are wider in the stow (Malton is only the c shade, as far as I know) also the Stow has different sole options… I would personally pick Malton every time!
I have that boot in smooth leather paid £64 in1987 bought the boot in black those are lined in 2000 they were £250 i don't wear anything else pay once cry once
Theyre a hefty, brogue boot. I've a pair of John White goodyear welted brogue boots that look very similar ..weren't made in England. A third of the price, got them reduced so less again. I have them 10 years. Lunacy to spend £600 on a brogue boot imo.
That sole doesn’t do it for me, looked at them Saturday in London Churches are far better quality these are quite poor in comparison the materials feel a lot cheaper and the service in the shop in London was poor IE let me know if you see anything you like and back to chatting amongst themselves in Churches would you like a drink sir and then couldn’t be more helpful they wanted to sell there companies product
I own a pair of those same boots, same color, plus many Viberg, Whites and Alden iterations. Here is what I totally agree with: break in never created a hot spot or any problem whatsoever; the cork footbed shaped to my feet quicker than the other boots I’ve mentioned; and, the toe box is generous. These stow boots became my rain boots and they never show any evidence that I’d gotten them wet. But I live in California and we regularly experience drought conditions, so I don’t wear them as often as my other boots. But here’s the thing. When I wear them, they regularly get more compliments than most any other boots I wear. I think it’s time for me to graduate them into my daily rotation.
I've got 3 pairs, with 1 pair 44 yrs old, unlined inside, still fabulous looking and lovely to wear .
2 years old - really - they look about 2 days old. The sole’s are not worn down at all. That’s either a testament to their quality or you must wear them very sparingly.
For refinishing the edges, use brown saphir pommadier cream. They will recolour as well as condition the leather sole bits.
Thank you, I will investigate that.. got a few boots that need some redressing on the soles!
Beautiful boots. Delighted that you are enjoying them. I have a pair of Maltons in the same colour and two pairs of stows. A point worth mentioning is that the Maltons are made on a wider last to the Stow and the fit is noticeably wider. I bought these a half size smaller than my normal size on Trickers advice. Interestingly, despite being a half size smaller than the Stows, the break in was more comfortable
I just have one pair of Trickers. The chestnut calf Stows. They are really built superbly and I love the quality of the leather and the overall comfort and looks. Superb boots!
Agreed, very pleased with these!
Is it calf leather ? I'm not sure to undersand.
Because Tricker's says this :
"C-shade requires a high level substance (the thickness) only achievable from the hides of heavier and older animals - our C-shade shoes and boots are made using sustainably sourced Bull’s hides. The result is a really robust leather that wears in beautifully and can really stand the test of time."
It's french Gorse Calf leather. Thicker leather..calf is thin gorse calf is alot thicker. Trickers told me this information.
@@Sunita-fz6jr Thank you !
Apparently Mr Noisy wore Tricker’s Bourton brogues. No idea why I know that.
I knew it!!
Love Tricker’s. Picked up a pair of Stows in Acorn Muflone from Herrings for £435 in October ‘23.
Absolute beautiful boots. They look well made also.
I've spent a considerable number of hours looking into broguing, and in particular the notion that it evolved from actual holes in shoes that let water out. I do not think this is so. In fact, the only such claims I can find are modern blogs and videos. It seems an apocryphal tale that got accepted as true, but which has no good source, nor is practical in any case.
Brogue in shoes would simply let water in. And along with that, it would let mud and dirt in as well, which would be difficult to remove.
The purpose of brogue is likely cosmetic and decorative from the start. Cosmetic in that a pattern of such decorative faux holes masks scratches and blemishes on the shoes. There's good reason for them as decoration, and no sound reason for them to have ever been actual holes.
Love your thought variety: some are meant for a beautiful patina, and then you have these stunners for the clean, classy look. Thank you for a great year of videos, Devon Reviewer, and from very near Red Wing, Minnesota happy holidays.
Thanks Bryce, have a great Christmas!
Stunning boots... I'm not into broguing on boots, I'd look for something very similar, but plain other than a cap over the toe puff. I'm sure they'll only get better and outlast us... if creamed now and then.
The decoration near the heel, what would be the rand on a 270 degree welt shoe is made with a fudging wheel. Recently got a used pair of Tricker's Bourtons in antique marron.... hell of a pair of shoes, they are on double leather soles, I resole my own shoes then get a cobbler to (just) do the outsole stitches, I think I might send these in to Tricker's though as they re line them as well as resole them for 200 quid.... I think they may be a touch too heavy duty for me to do at home. Considering they are less pricey than some of the other "English" makers, they are a bargain.... if you want country boots/shoes.
thanks for the video
Nice looking, really nice. About $795 USD in America plus shipping. That's only $100 less than a C&J Islay here. In the USA, we have a similar looking, but dressier, oxford boot by Allen Edmonds called the Hamilton for about half the price.
I own a couple of Trickers Burford and a pair of Grassmere boots. These are on the "4497s" last in standard "5" width and it should be noted that this is a genuine standard width despite the boots looking quite wide. This suits my feet but the wide welts on these boots do make them look wider than they actually are.
Regarding the cost, though I agree the calf leathers are very nice on these boots, at full price something like Crockett & Jones is more refined and overall better value and I'd put my Coniston and Eskdale2 boots above the Trickers. The Trickers though can be obtained at significant discounts of 30% to 40% in the sales, something which can't really be done with C&J usually. And of course they are a different aesthetic to the C&J.
Bought the Stow boot a few years ago shined the toe up not worn them yet
Get them on, too nice to sit in their box!
The leather looks great, but I prefer the Dainite sole to the Commando.
Trickers has a wax called Fawn which is a good color to touch up the welt.
Thanks.
Only down side is I think you could have got your message over in half the time. Lots of repetition in my perception.
Lovely boots. I bought a pair of Stow ( mainly because i wanted the acorn colour) and find them too narrow. I suspect the Malton is a better option.
Thanks again.
I want a pair of these
I own three pairs of trickers all three pairs are the Stow boots. Absolutely phenomenal. I also am a cobbler part time and have worked on many pairs of trickers. No complaints about them period. The pinnacle of quality English footwear. I highly recommend them. Great work Devon keep it up!!!!!!
That’s great to hear, I certainly cannot find fault in their build
Beautiful boots, would love a pair. 😊
Been waiting for your update on these, I’m considering a pair as my last pair of boots, as the leather is so interesting and will fill in the colour gap of black and brown 😅
It took a while, this leather really is quite special!
Absolutely. They are definitely built to the highest standards. Well done!!!
Yes they are!
I have been wearing boots handmade boots my entire adult life, I have a pair from pretty much all the other English handmade manufacturers as well as the American heritage boots and by a country mile these are the best boots I have ever owned.
very nice...i bought my lady a pair of trickers boots for last xmas in their sale for 349...bargain..!
i see they have the 'STOW COUNTRY BOOT - LIGHTWEIGHT - OLIVVIA CLASSIC ACORN ANTIQUE' for £375 now which seems a bargain..!
That’s a great Christmas present! Trickers for
Lol I bought 5 pairs of brand new Trickers boots from Hudson Bay in Canada for about CAD145 each.
@@timedone8502 nice haha... i bought a pair of their ethan monkey boots in red funchal and they were £375 - reduced tom £585...sale is supposed to end at midnight tonight, but see if it does..
Got a pair last year great boots.
Hope you are enjoying them!
Im so sorry my pair didn’t end up working out. Hopefully I manage to be in situation where i can get another pair
What was the problem?
@@DevonReviewer well Im in between sizes and I went for the smaller one due to the fact they are wide. They are kind of short so my toes goes in the tapering of the toe and it is really uncomfortable, as us 11.5c heel to toe and 12b heel to ball us i got 10.5uk. it didn't end up well. They are really beautiful boots though
That is my grail boot.....stuck mid-range price-wise right now with 9 pairs of RW's...ready to step up in 2024...great video as always!//troutbumandsam
I don’t think you will be disappointed!
Look in the January sales. I tracked down a pair of Stows on Google shopping for £300 (vs RRP of £575). They were sold by a small chain that I hadn't heard of but no QC problems at all.
Brogue boots - wear with corduroy, twill, tweed. Not jeans. I suggest the Burford or Bernwood for jeans. IMO
Do these boots have a full bellows tongue ?
Half bellows tongue.
Own the same model but in blue
What is the difference between the malton boot and the stow boot? Tia
They are basically the same boot. The main difference is that the Malton comes in the colour called C shade, it is usually on a commando sole and has a 6 fitting (wide fitting).
The range of leathers are wider in the stow (Malton is only the c shade, as far as I know) also the Stow has different sole options… I would personally pick Malton every time!
@@DevonReviewer Thanks for your reply!
@@RichardSmith-c7m , Thanks for the reply!
They look pretty good for two years of wear
As I say, fairly light rotation, but the leather is bulletproof!
@@DevonReviewer
Are you referring to the quality and durability of the leather ? Is that what you mean by, “ Bulletproof “ . ?
Yep.. it doesn’t pick up patina or excessive creasing.. almost as new
I have that boot in smooth leather paid £64 in1987 bought the boot in black those are lined in 2000 they were £250 i don't wear anything else pay once cry once
100% worth the money. Trickers have been making boots for 195 years. They will last a lifetime if properly cared for and maintained.
How do they size to RW Iron Ranger 10.5D?
I have gone true to size on these, I go down half a size on the IRs
Looks like they have been worn as carpet slippers. 😀🇬🇧
Theyre a hefty, brogue boot. I've a pair of John White goodyear welted brogue boots that look very similar ..weren't made in England. A third of the price, got them reduced so less again. I have them 10 years.
Lunacy to spend £600 on a brogue boot imo.
They aren’t cheap, that’s certainly true!
Not at the factory shop picked mine up for £265
They will last you a lifetime
Proper made in UK Quality boots
Absolutely!
Brilliant boots
Life time boots 😊
I hope so!
Finally !!!
Yep I think I have a few more to catch up on too!
Quality boots
Absolutely!
That sole doesn’t do it for me, looked at them Saturday in London Churches are far better quality these are quite poor in comparison the materials feel a lot cheaper and the service in the shop in London was poor IE let me know if you see anything you like and back to chatting amongst themselves in Churches would you like a drink sir and then couldn’t be more helpful they wanted to sell there companies product
Size 8 ??? I’m shocked they even make size 8 is it the children section on the website?
this videos looks 4 months old and boots are now $800 haha but they are worth every penny. love my eatons
??? Two years old? Clearly only worn a couple of times.
Dressing up? They’re just yard boots or worn in the field for hunting.