Tricker's
Blu Heartknot UK (James Fayed, 71% stake) · United Kingdom
Tricker's is a Northampton shoemaker founded in 1829 by Joseph Tricker and known for heavy country boots. James Fayed bought a 71% stake in May 2025 through Blu Heartknot UK, according to Wikipedia.
| Founded | 1829 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Joseph Tricker |
| Owner | Blu Heartknot UK (James Fayed), 71% since May 2025 |
| Headquarters | Northampton, England |
| Segment | Footwear |
| Website | trickers.com |
What is Tricker's?
Tricker's is an English footwear maker based in Northampton, founded in 1829 by Joseph Tricker. It makes men's and women's shoes and boots, plus leather accessories such as belts and wallets, and is known for its heavy country boots and shoes.
Ownership
Wikipedia reports that James Fayed bought a 71 per cent stake in May 2025 through his holding company, Blu Heartknot UK. The Barltrop family, the long-term owners, remain involved in management.
Business model and distribution
Tricker's has shops across the UK and had one store in Tokyo as of 2019. In 2019 about 80 per cent of its sales were overseas. After the 2025 ownership change, the company shifted to a direct-to-consumer model and deprioritised wholesale customers, according to the same source.
- Export share: about 80% of sales in 2019
- Strategy after 2025: direct to consumer, reduced wholesale
- Retail: UK shops and a Tokyo store (2019)
Why it matters
Tricker's is one of the oldest names in English shoemaking and has a strong export orientation. Its recent change of ownership and move away from wholesale illustrate a wider trend among heritage brands toward controlling their own retail and customer relationships.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Tricker's?
James Fayed bought a 71 per cent stake in May 2025 through Blu Heartknot UK, according to Wikipedia. The Barltrop family, the long-term owners, remain involved in management.
Where is Tricker's from?
Tricker's is from Northampton, England. It was founded in 1829 by Joseph Tricker.