From humble beginnings to global success. How we got to where we are, what makes us different, and what we’re planning next
From our humble beginnings in the rugged landscapes of Cornwall to becoming a globally recognised brand, handcrafted Trailback Boots have journeyed far.
Our design ethos for the original Trailback Boot (now called the ‘Crofty’) is hardworking, functionality and versatility.
We are committed to the product and love what it does for us. We have an honest and loving relationship with our beautiful environment; we love the outdoors, which of course has been driven by our stunning and beautiful Cornish landscapes.
With its mining heritage, trails, wooded valleys, wild heaths and moorlands, tranquil south coast waterways and rugged North Atlantic coastline, Cornwall is a (dog) walker’s paradise.
These are the things we will always appreciate and will never tire of.
The design for Trailback Boots came to me originally because of the need for comfortable, hard and long wearing boots that were easy to pull on and off and were as at home in the garden as they were on country walks. Trainers weren’t waterproof. Wellingtons were uncomfortable over long distances, and hiking boots were no good in deep, muddy puddles.
So I ended up relying on an old pair of safety rigger boots, easy to get on and off and still waterproof despite their age.
I thought these boots were fantastic, but the hard metal toe caps and safety features made them inappropriate for regular daily walking. So my journey started with a vision to make my own version of this product of excellence. And so Trailback Boots was born!
The idea for Trailback® all started when we got our Rhodesian Ridgeback dog, Roscoe.
It was difficult to find a suitable shoe or boot that would keep my feet warm and dry on our long walks. I began to consider my old working rigger boot and realised that it could be evolved to retain its original comfort and style but be far more practical and refined.
(If you’ve ever wondered why the original Trailback logo featured a dog, now you know!)
Our journey led us to a realisation: the adventurers, the city wanderers, and the night owls deserved a boot that could seamlessly transition from the wild trails to the urban jungle.
They needed a boot as hard-wearing and durable as our original walking boots but styled for the city lights and nightlife. With this vision, the Pendeen Chelsea Boot was born.
Following the popularity and success of the original Trailback boots (launched in 2018) we’ve since expanded the online shop to include a range of boot care, accessories and outdoor clothing essentials.
Plus, in 2024, following feedback from our customers, we’ve introduced a new boot to the Trailback range. The Trailback Pendeen Chelsea”boot offers a more relaxed design without compromising on quality.
Since day one, our vision has been to produce a boot that is quality and keeps going.
Something that will work hard for you and will stay with you for a long time, and the more you wear it the better it looks and it becomes a part of you that you can rely on and love.
Trailback boots go with you on your daily outdoor adventures and become an essential part of your day, whether you want to walk a woodland track or amble along a coastal path taking in some fabulous scenery.
