r/NicksHandmadeBoots

Well. Another dome done and dusted. The tAKticals went through the pre-worn and the custom wallet from u/Pale-Highlight-6895 went through the small goods. Can't believe it's already over. Seems like just yesterday that LAST year's dome had just ended. Of course I'm already looking forward to next year's. Time to start rotating boots again. Although, I will be favoring the tAKticals for another month or two yet. This time of year we'll see nighttime temps in the single digits and daytime temps in the mid forties. Ice glazing on everything in the morning and mud puddles by afternoon.

The tAKticals just turned one year old on the 4th. They're really settling in now.

Also, just like last year, I got a pair of die hards from Brave Star Selvedge to be a partner to the boots. This year's was a 14.5 oz shogun stretch. Got some lovely fades, and major blow outs. I think I might prefer the onyx double black from last year.

The '64 tan belt I picked up at Nick's in October is properly broke in and showing some great character too.

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Six months went by in a hurry! Don’t expect to have much of a shot at any of the Thunderdome prizes, but it was fun watching these boots grow up. They are ridiculously comfortable now.

Specs: Nicks x Parkhurst v3 (with built-in delta arch), 7”, Dublin light natural leather, v100 lug sole, celastic toe, rolled top, natural edge.

BuilderPro Classic Arch QuickShip

55 last

Spokane Brown Smooth

Classic Logger Heel

Celastic Toe

Visited Pikes Place Market today in the PW overlanders.... the sun makes them sparkle lol

First wear on the Wickett & Craig Double Stuffed Tan “Rough Cut” I don’t say this lightly, but this is my third StationMaster and it’s not even close, Nick’s engineers are the most comfortable out of the box.

Maybe it’s just the last working better with my foot compared to other makers, but they really stand out. I’ve got custom pairs from a Nashville maker you can probably figure out that are super comfortable right out of the box, but at nearly double the price, they’re not something I’m going to beat up on a construction site and they’re not really built for that kind of use anyway.

The other two brands I wear, one PNW and the other out of Japan, are nice, but they just don’t feel as comfortable right away.

About two hours into the day and I can already tell these are going to break in easier than the Wickett & Craig DS Natural I wore a few years ago for the Thunderdome. Not sure if the “rough cut” has a softer temper or if it’s just how it’s finished/processed but it definitely feels a bit less stiff. Or my feet are just tougher than they were a few years ago. 🤷🏻‍♂️

10.5 F

55 last

10 inch

V 100

Polarthin insuation

Moc Toe/Composite

Logger heel

MS Black smooth over rough

Found these on EBay and it was an instant purchase.

Apparently it was a one off from a sample sale. It’s a 7 inch Moctoe, 9.5e on the Sierra sole. Pardon the pics, but my rear facing camera is dead, so this took a bit of effort.

I wanted a green that will stay green, and these appear that they will fit the bill. I also have some GPWF that look similar, but these are much more bright.

so, I got the Oxblood Bison Belt.
It's super thick and very high quality.
LOVE it.

2nd photo shows how substantial the new belt is to other, non Nick competitors.

I do not have shoes from Nick yet. (They are pricy, and look so attractive)

Hey everyone, I got some 8" Striders in smooth/roughout 1964 Brown. I also found out that one of my feet is shorter and fatter than the other, but luckily these are soft toes, so hopefully it's not a big deal. I'm not too concerned about width, but the tip of my thumb is where my big toe starts, and while I'm a little concerned, they don't feel bad, and honestly feel really good already. Do y'all think they seem fine?

I say it every month, but it's true. these are my favorite boots. the comfort, the style, the toughness, all top notch.

it's kinda crazy how you can stuff up Wickett and Craig Latigo and then buff it back to good.

so I just copped these bad boys I've been eying brand new off ebay for a killer deal, I think. original asking was 799 and I like them so the seller sent me an offer of 25% off bringing them down to 600, so I fig id they were willing to come down that much off the rip on thier own, id see what they might consider for an offer. offered em 450 and they accepted! can't wait to get them in, yeee yeee!

Last:
55

Length:
12

Width:
D

Leather:
Shrunken Bison Black

Leather Style:
Smooth

Height:
8"

Pull Loop:
Yes

Top Style:
Standard

Toe Style:
4 Row Toe Cap

Hardware Configuration:
Hooks and Eyes

Hardware Color:
Antique

Toe Structure:
Celastic

Outsole:
V100 Lug

Edge Color:
Natural

Sole Stitching Thread:
Standard - White

Heel Cap:
V100 Lug

Heel Stack:
Moderate

Heel Profile:
Block

False Tongues:
Dress

Laces:
Leather

https://nicksboots.com/products/lace-up-work-mto?_pos=1&_psq=lace+up+build+your&_ss=e&_v=1.0&_has_apo=true&Boot+Length=12.0&Boot+Width=D&Leather=Shrunken+Bison+Black&Boot+Height=8%22&Rating=EH+Rated&Outsole=V100+Lug&Heel+Cap=Match+Outsole&Lower+Leather=64+Brown&Last=55&Leather+Style=Smooth&Pull+Loop=Yes&Top+Style=Standard&Toe+Style=4+Row+Toe+Cap&Toe+structure=Celastic+Toe&Hardware+Configuration=Hooks+and+Eyes&Hardware+Color=Antique&Edge+Color=Natural&Heel+Stack=Moderate&Heel+Profile=Block&False+Tongue+Style=Dress&Sole+Stitching+Thread=Regular+-+White

Wanted to know if this change is possible for a more cleaner look

Nicks 10" Builder Pro 11067 smooth over roughout vibration honey lug.

They dont squeak on all tile but most tile is a squeaky affair. I fear I will not be sneaking up on anyone in these tanks with the tracks making this much racket.

I'm guessing its the soft compound of the honey lug, i think when i order my brown pair I'll be going with the standard V100 or the Fire and Ice.

I like the Honey's squish I'm just not a fan of the noise. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

A little before and after. Packers made for great work boots. This DS natural cleans up so well. Easy to brush off. Never felt really dry or thirsty. Took on lots of wet conditions, dusty dry conditions you name it. They’ve been several feet in the dirt digging and 30ft up in the air hunting pine goats here in the humid swamps in Florida.

Now as the weather changes. They’ll be seeing pier days fishing. Until it’s time to break out the flip flops around July. What a joy it has been to share the dome with the wife. Ready for next year! Good luck to everyone in the dome!

Been a good dome, but I'm looking forward to getting back to some rotation.

#7...

Got these in the Heritage flash sale a couple months back and starting to wear them more often. Sort of a 70s look with the red pants.

Model: Officer

Last: HNW

Height: 8"

Size: 9D

Leather: Horween Black Waxed Flesh

Outsole: Vibram V-Bar (Dr. Sole heel)

Edge: Black

Hooks/eyes: Brass

Toe: Celastic

Heel: Block