I first learned of Trickers when I worked at New Republic Clothiers. All clothing was turn of the century, hand made in NYC, while shoes were bench made in London. We carried Alfred Sargent & Trickers. Lately everyone  is using Trickers.. .but I feel they are 'tricking them out' in that 'hip' fashion, so it was refreshing to see the roots and what they are doing to 'move with the times' and its pretty darn cool !