Orders placed now will be shipped on Tuesday 31st December (in stock products). We would like to wish all customers a very Happy New Year – your support is much appreciated. Our regular shop opening times are 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Saturday. We aim to dispatch orders within 24 hours for items that are […]
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122 years of Slack’s family business in Mansfield
William Slack founded his business on 26th August 1902, coinciding with his 19th birthday. At the time, he was employed as a hand stamper at the Mansfield Shoe Company and was known as a diligent worker. Often, he found himself waiting for slower processes upstream, which allowed him to operate three machines simultaneously. Seeking recognition […]
Continue readingSilverpoint Nordic Outdoor
Discover our wide selection of walking trousers and hiking shorts from Silverpoint Nordic Outdoor, whether you prefer to shop instore or conveniently order online for fast delivery across the UK and beyond. Explore our collection of outdoor trousers tailored for both men and women, designed to elevate your outdoor adventures. Our range boasts a comprehensive […]
Continue readingWoolpower Merino Wool from Sweden
We are the largest UK stockist of Woolpower with a wide range available in stock throughout the year. It is a brand we have much love for since we first discovered each other back in 2007. Woolpower is always a big part of our winter wardrobe from day to day wear and for our outdoor […]
Continue readingThe Dinaric Alps, Bosnia & Herzegovana.
We have recently returned from our latest outdoor adventure. We spent a week exploring the Dinaric Alpine resort of Jahorina which is just south of Sarajevo the capital city of Bosnia & Herzegovana. We had not been to Bosnia before and were not sure what to expect. Jahorina’s claim to fame is hosting events for […]
Continue readingNobis – the ultimate winter parka
Nobis Autumn/Winter 2021 Collection As many of you will know W Slack and Sons has a long history of selling premuim luxury outerwear. We consider Nobis to be offering some of the best insulated clothing you can buy today. Nobis parkas have several advantages over other leading brands, they are completely waterproof and highly breathable. Insulation […]
Continue readingOur Finland Sub-Arctic Adventure
In January 2020 we spent a week in Ruka-Kuusamo which is situated in Northern Ostrobothnia, in the north-east of Finland, bordering Russia. The area is located at 66 degrees North, so not technically in the Arctic but part of the Sub-Arctic and at least landscape-wise, a part of Lapland. Average daytime temperatures for January are -14C with just […]
Continue readingWoolpower Sale
Buy Woolpower at almost half price. We have a selection of green base layers, mid layers, socks & accessories in this colour recently discontinued by Woolpower. We can now offer them at a great price – a real winter warmer! Click here to view our Woolpower Sale.
Continue readingRecycle your Páramo here at our Mansfield store
If you no longer need your Páramo, we’ll take it back. Páramo is always looking for the path of least environmental impact. The Páramo Recycling Scheme is their way of providing a safe route for disposal of unwanted garments. We’ll take back any Páramo product (except underwear), and return it to Páramo to either find it […]
Continue readingPARAJUMPERS
Our PARAJUMPERS Winter season collection for men & women is available now at our Mansfield shop. Order from our website – we deliver worldwide. PARAJUMPERS was born in Italy in 2006, thanks to the cooperation between Ape S.P.A. and designer Massimo Rossetti, who has many years of experience as a designer of outerwear. A meeting with a serving member of the […]
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