F W Tyson in Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom | Shop

Since 1887 F W Tyson,in Ambleside, have specialised in Country Style and Mountain Footwear for the connoisseur, and to-day the same ideals of high quality and first class service are observed as they were over 115 years ago.

It was in Switzerland that F W Tyson first discovered the popularity of  Mephisto shoes. Retailer friends in the mountain villages of Grindelwald and Wengen assisted us from their vast experience regarding wear tests, and a survey of the styles worn proved to be invaluable for building our own collection.  As Mephisto Specialists, FW Tyson carry one of the largest stocks of any retail Shop.  

When planning your walking or hiking excursion in the Lake District of the United Kingdom, please first visit F W Tyson in Ambleside for your mountain footwear.

Our Mountain Boots come from the high grade manufacturers of Europe, Meindl and Lowa, and if you are looking for those much sought after Nokian Trimmi,  also known as Bog Trotters,  yes, we stock them.

A name that everyone knows to-day. Yes, before NOKIA made mobile phones they made the best selling wellingtons in the world, and still do. Often known as Bog Trotters, F W Tyson have sold these hand made wellingtons for well over 30 years. Make in Finland of natural rubber, with adjustable buckle for the leg opening, and moulded deep grip rubber soles.