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May I add my 'two penneth' on this Munky ?
I agree that the rubber element of a standard Tricker's Heel does wear very quickly, more for some than others. When we repair the Heels on Tricker's and replace them with Rubber/Leather combination Heel Tops, we fit 'Rendenbach' Oak bark leather and Rubber. These are a couple of mm thicker than those that are fitted original so the Heel Stack has to be balanced before fitting. The Rendenbach Rubber 'wears like iron', and will last many times longer than the originals.
Heel and Sole balance ?
In a perfect world, there may be a 'Tab-ending' of the Heel, this being the back edge of the Heel sitting 2-3mm off the floor before full weight is applied and it is for me very acceptable. It matters less on a boot than a shoe, but this tab ending effectively pulls the Topline of the shoes into your foot for a more snug fit. If it were the other way, and the front edge of the Heel Block was off the floor before weight is applied, this would lead to the topline of the shoes 'gaping' when walking. Unsightly and less comfortable ?
More than 3 or 4mm tab ending can make a 'two step' landing, more noticeable for some than others.
Remember hand made and finished, so subject to margin for difference means that I as a retailer of several fine English brands can take many pairs of shoes and see these differences daily.
Richard.
May I add my 'two penneth' on this Munky ?
I agree that the rubber element of a standard Tricker's Heel does wear very quickly, more for some than others. When we repair the Heels on Tricker's and replace them with Rubber/Leather combination Heel Tops, we fit 'Rendenbach' Oak bark leather and Rubber. These are a couple of mm thicker than those that are fitted original so the Heel Stack has to be balanced before fitting. The Rendenbach Rubber 'wears like iron', and will last many times longer than the originals.
Heel and Sole balance ?
In a perfect world, there may be a 'Tab-ending' of the Heel, this being the back edge of the Heel sitting 2-3mm off the floor before full weight is applied and it is for me very acceptable. It matters less on a boot than a shoe, but this tab ending effectively pulls the Topline of the shoes into your foot for a more snug fit. If it were the other way, and the front edge of the Heel Block was off the floor before weight is applied, this would lead to the topline of the shoes 'gaping' when walking. Unsightly and less comfortable ?
More than 3 or 4mm tab ending can make a 'two step' landing, more noticeable for some than others.
Remember hand made and finished, so subject to margin for difference means that I as a retailer of several fine English brands can take many pairs of shoes and see these differences daily.
Richard.
