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Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu (Tricker's Exclusive)
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu (Tricker's Exclusive)
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd
Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu - R E Tricker Ltd

The ConsTruct Ethan Monkey Boot features seven eyelets, the top two of which are speed hooks, and a half-bellows tongue, this Ethan Monkey Boot utilises CF Stead Moss Kudu Leather, which is known for its unique and inimitable character. We stitched the hard-wearing rubber Ridgeway Sole into a Goodyear Barbour Welt. To finish off the style, there is a blue pull tab, which is synonymous with our ConsTruct collection.  

Tricker's Exclusive

Ethan Monkey Boot - Snuff Kudu (Tricker's Exclusive)

SKU: 6077/43-6.5
£595.00
Moss Kudu Snuff Kudu Black Kudu
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MEN'S WIDTH FITTINGS
Most Tricker's men's shoes and boots are a Tricker's Width Fit 5. These are suitable for most men, as they are a standard width. In the UK this standard width is also known as an F fitting; in the USA it is known as a D fitting; in other parts of the world, it is known as an M (medium) or R (regular) fitting. Examples of Fit 5 styles include our iconic Stow country boot, Bourton country shoe and Robert town shoe collections.

Some of our styles are a Tricker's Width Fit 6. These shoes are suitable for wider feet. In the UK this wider fit is known as a G fitting; in the USA it is known as an E fitting; in other parts of the world, it is known as a W (wide) fitting. If a shoe or boot is a Tricker’s Width Fit 6 it will be labelled as such in the product details. Examples of Fit 6 styles include a Malton country boot and a Keswick country shoe.

In a short space of time, your new Tricker's shoe or boot will fit to your individual foot shape. For more details about sizing, please see our Size Guide.

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Men's Shoe Tree Size Guide

If your footwear size lands on a half size then is it important to size down. For example, if your Tricker's are a size 9.5 then you should size down your shoe tree to a size 9.

Please bear in mind, our 4444 last runs large. If you have a size 8.5 on the 4444 last then you can use a size 9 shoe tree. If you are a size 9 on the 4444 last then you must use a size 9 shoe tree. If you are size 9.5 on the 4444 last then you can use a size 10 shoe tree.

The ConsTruct Ethan Monkey Boot features seven eyelets, the top two of which are speed hooks, and a half-bellows tongue, this Ethan Monkey Boot utilises CF Stead Moss Kudu Leather, which is known for its unique and inimitable character. We stitched the hard-wearing rubber Ridgeway Sole into a Goodyear Barbour Welt. To finish off the style, there is a blue pull tab, which is synonymous with our ConsTruct collection.  

SHOE KNOWLEDGE

Monkey Boot

The history of the humble Monkey Boot dates back to World War 2, worn as standard issue by the Czechoslovakian army, their durability, practicality, and the fact they were inexpensive made them the ideal boot for the foot soldier.

After disappearing for a couple of decades, the Mods gave them a new lease of life in the 60s and 70s. The Monkey Boot soon became part of their fashion stable along with the Harrington Jacket and Levi’s jeans. In the late 70s and 80s, they were adopted by Skinheads, Punks and students. We have been making our own version of the Tricker's Monkey Boot for quite a few years. The most popular market until recently has been Japan where the desire for English apparel is very strong

Although the Monkey boot was made famous during WWII as infantry shoes of the Czechoslovakian army, the design is also reminiscent of old-style boxing boots. After the Second World War, the monkey boot moved in two differing directions. In the US, makers such as Endicott Johnson Company and Weinbrenner Shoe Company adopted the design and produced what is referred to as “roofer” style work boots in the 1950s. Here in the UK, various fashion/lifestyle groups chose a short version of the monkey boot as their footwear uniform, well into the 1980s. This is all contained in the link to our journal post.

They remain hugely popular in Japan among certain fashion circles, and in denim/heritage’ clothing communities. Tricker’s monkey boots being sold there are the 9 eyelet versions, as opposed to the standard 7 eyelet version or sometimes an even shorter 5 eyelet shoe version.

LAST NO: 5402R

This last has been developed for Monkey boots, and features are rounder toe shape and low heel. The size (length fitting) of Tricker’s footwear made on this last (5402R) is true to size, we recommend sticking to your regular UK Size. If you are unsure of your UK size, use our size guide to convert your known size to a UK size.

The last is a hard, three-dimensional form on which the shoe is constructed. Depending on the style of shoe we use different lasts, this is what dictates the overall shape, proportion, fit and character of the shoe.

Learn About Lasts

Kudu Leather

Kudu leather is known for its durability and strength, as well as its unique texture and grain pattern. Due to Kudu's grazing habits, mainly amongst thorn trees, Kudu hide becomes scratched and scarred. These marks give the leather an inimitable character, making each pair of shoes and boots unique. People extol Kudu for their meat as well as their horns and cull them regularly for export, as well as local consumption, to the benefit of local communities. This leather is a by-product of local food industries and we only purchase it in limited amounts.

 

We recommend using Neutral Shoe Polish and Neutral Shoe Cream to maintain Kudu Leather.

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