Tricker's shoes and boots are highly water resistant, but they are not fully waterproof. Their Goodyear welted construction, storm welt options and quality leathers repel rain and resist water well in everyday wet weather, yet they are not sealed or guaranteed watertight like a rubber wellington. With the right leather, sole and regular care, a pair of Tricker's will comfortably handle British rain, mud and damp with ease.
Water Resistant, Not Waterproof: The Difference
Waterproof means water cannot get in at all, even under prolonged submersion. Water resistant, or water repellent, means a shoe strongly resists water and keeps your feet dry in normal wet conditions, but is not designed to be submerged or worn through sustained heavy flooding. Tricker's footwear falls firmly in the water resistant category, which is what you want from a leather shoe built to be worn, cared for and repaired over many years.
What Makes Tricker's So Water Resistant
Several features work together to keep the weather out:
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Goodyear welted construction. The welt stitches the upper, lining and sole together with a leather welt, creating a robust barrier that resists water entering at the seam. It is also what allows the shoes to be resoled.
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Quality leathers. Full grain and waxed leathers, along with water resistant options like our Hydro Nubuck and water repellent Repello suede, naturally resist moisture, especially when kept conditioned.
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Dainite and commando soles. These rubber soles offer grip and a degree of protection against wet ground that a leather sole does not.
How to Make Your Tricker's More Weatherproof
Water resistance improves with care. A wax polish adds the most protection to smooth leathers, so work in a layer of Tricker's Wax Shoe Polish or Saphir Medaille d'Or Pate de Luxe before wear and top it up through the wetter months. Keep the leather fed with a nourishing shoe cream so it does not dry out and crack, and refresh suede with a suede brush. Let wet shoes dry naturally away from direct heat, and use shoe trees to hold their shape while they dry. For the wettest conditions, choose a country boot with a storm welt and a Dainite or commando sole. You will find everything you need in our shoe care collection.
Which Tricker's Are Best for Wet Weather
For rain, mud and winter streets, our country boots and country shoes are the natural choice, built with sturdy soles and heavier leathers. Styles like the Corbett walking boot are made for exactly this. You can also keep your footwear protected year round with our shoe care collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I wear Tricker's in the rain? Yes. They are designed to be worn in typical wet British weather. Dry them naturally afterwards and keep the leather conditioned.
- Are Tricker's suede shoes water resistant? Our Repello suede is water repellent, and any suede benefits from a protector spray. Suede should still be kept out of heavy, prolonged rain where possible.
- Will Tricker's keep my feet dry in snow? In light snow, yes, particularly a country boot with a storm welt and rubber sole. They are not designed for deep snow or standing water.
- Can Tricker's be repaired if water damages them? Yes. Because they are Goodyear welted, they can be resoled and renovated through our Repair and Renovation service, extending their life for many years.
Handmade in Northampton since 1829, every pair of Tricker's is built to be worn in the real world and to last. Explore our country boots and shoe care range to keep yours ready for whatever the weather brings.
