Description

The Tricker's x Division Road C.F. Stead Jambo Waxed Kudu James Boot is an exclusive collaboration with the definitive maker of English Country footwear, using a premium, full-weight Waxed Kudu upper paired with a Ridgeway lug sole. This Division Road exclusive style utilizes a rare Waxed Kudu by the storied C.F. Stead, known for their specialized tanning process of these South African antelope hides that are remarkably flexible, strong, and have distinct grain characteristics unique to wild animals. The hides are enhanced with a subtle wax application that yields a matte finish with pull-up qualities and an added layer of protection. The James is a new development using the Eaton Boot pattern with a triple-stitched upper and cap toe to yield cleanly configured, casual elegance. All Tricker's undergo 260 individual steps in which craftspeople include a mulling concoction to infuse the uppers with oils, a wooden shank, a corking compound from a century-old recipe, and exquisite English finishing. This James' more robust silhouette is achieved by using the 4497s Last, which creates a substantial yet elegant design that accommodates a variety of foot types. This results in a simple Broadway-to-backwoods-focused boot that combines country footwear build-quality with a modern form, made to the refined craftsmanship standards expected from a Tricker's. With contrasting natural upper thread, brass eyelets, and a natural leather Barbour storm welt and midsole atop a British-made Ridgeway lug sole, this boot takes a British classic to refined heights while acting as a foundation for any ensemble. As England's oldest shoemaker, Royal warrant holder, originator of the country boot, and one of the first and few still utilizing traditional Goodyear welting to the highest standards of quality in the industry, a Tricker's truly is made to last a lifetime in all conditions.