Handcrafted waterproof boots made in Europe

I started my company Trailback, seven years ago when we got our dog, Roscoe, a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I was struggling to find footwear that would keep my feet warm and dry on my daily walks. I found wellingtons were too cold and uncomfortable and the lace up waterproof boots just could not cope with those deep muddy puddles. I found an old pair of safety rigger boots in my cupboard at home which were waterproof, so I thought I would try them. They were heavy with the steel safety features, but I got used to that. After wearing them for three years, I thought, these are amazing, I have to make a boot like this but without the weighty safety features.

It was only when the internationally acclaimed Vibram sole experts liked the design of my boots and said yes they wanted to get involved, that it changed everything for me. So I produced my beautiful, handcrafted, fully waterproof rigger style boot which I call the Crofty. I am still only a small brand, but people do like my boots, I even sold a pair to Buckingham Palace!

My boots are all Goodyear welted which is really important to me because it means they can be re-soled and re-used rather than thrown away when the sole wears and the leather will go on for years and years if it is looked after. This is also important to me.

I am very proud that my Trailbacks are European, handcrafted in Spain, with the the award winning German Sympatex waterproof membrane, an Italian Vibram sole and a British brand. The way they’re made means they can be restored when they wear out, they do not need to be thrown away like most boots now. They will go on for years.