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Best reviews of April 2024
I have been amazed by these shoes. They have carried me all around the world in the last few months.
2120 Handcrafted Loafer in 4-5oz. Chrome Tanned LeatherBy ferment • April 5, 2024"I’ve had to travel quite a lot for work this year and they held up in rain and snow, mud , gravel, crazy Italian mountain sides, stone quarries, beach walks, 60+ flights and associated airport experiences.
I have a history of wearing shoes out, breaking uppers, wearing clean through soles. While these guys are about ready for new heal rubber, everything else is holding up extremely well. Nearly constant daily ware, no problem. I occasionally cleaned and brushed them as needed and recently had them shined. I plan on wearing them for many years to come. First dome great success..."Read the full review
"If I buy you these boots for an early xmas gift, will you wear them for 6 months?" -Me to my dad
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Horween Crimson ChromexcelBy uriandries • April 6, 2024"They were largely worn working retail, so lots of time standing and walking, but also a good handful of wilderness hikes around mid Michigan. Our winter here was pretty gentle this year, but they certainly went through plenty of snow and puddles...."Read the full review
Boots from a dream - made me rethink what I enjoy in shoes
John Lofgren M-43 Service Shoes in Shinki Black Teacore HorsebuttBy xb • April 15, 2024"Unfortunately I did not wear these boots as much as I would have liked however I did put in good mileage from walking around nyc. I work from home so these boots saw more intermittent but long walking distance outings. I think the lack of wear was a function of evolving style taste and also convenience (shoes off household). I am still trying to figure out where these boots land between something I love to wear and something that I think is cool but isn’t for me. Maybe it depends on the outfit, maybe it depends on where I am going for the day.
I will say these boots held up tremendously to winter weather. I tried to avoid wet weather when possible but I did catch myself reaching for these boots in all but the most torrential of conditions. I did try to give the boots good rest days between getting drenched as I find it hard to not baby boots that look this good!..."Read the full review
I was a bit trepedacious about spending so much on boots and them not fitting right.
Nicks DomePro in Horween British Tan ChromexcelBy fozzie_the_bear • April 4, 2024"I have worn my boots almost exclusively during the last 6months. From the snow covered Sierra's to the Mojave Desert and just about everywhere in between these boots have kept my feet in excellent condition. Wether hiking, commuting, walking around the Las Vegas strip, grocery shopping or dinner with the wife, my NICKS have taken me there in style...."Read the full review
Built like a brick house, but fits like a glove
Nicks BuilderPro in Seidel 1964 Brown RoughoutBy DaveFromAccounting • April 5, 2024"Ive been everywhere in my boots from construction sites, in the rain, ice and snow. Grocery shopping, working around the house and even on dates with them on. My boots go where i go...."Read the full review
Simply the best boots I own.
Midas Spalla Derby Boot in Shinki Natural Oiled HorsebuttBy Frugal.Sole • April 16, 2024"Wore these pretty much anytime I left the house. I work in a kitchen so I couldn't wear them at work unfortunately. I was able to get some great walks in wearing them, rain and snow were no problem. I even got in some short hikes that really put them through their paces...."Read the full review
Lightweight, versatile boot that’s easy to style and very comfortable
Viberg Scout Boot in C.F. Stead Nomad Bokhara NubuckBy lonewolfpacman • April 2, 2024"Everyday wear, travel etc..."Read the full review
This leather is tough as nails!
Viberg Service Boot BCT in Horween Natural Crust Double CordovanBy CellBlaster • April 6, 2024"This pair wasn’t really suited to the vibe of my workplace. I still wore it a few times a week to the office, and tried to wear them as much as possible on weekends, which usually involved coffee runs and intense playground action with my one year old...."Read the full review
Great boots for the price
Johnny Works RL01 in Unknown LeatherBy Bobs0108 • April 1, 2024"Mostly office work and walking through a ship yard..."Read the full review
A book to bring everywhere (that will bring a piece of everything back with it)
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Hawthorne AbileneBy djsharris • April 3, 2024"I really tried this year to get a boot I could wear anywhere, and I feel like I achieved that goal. I work 5 days a week, so the primary usage was for my job as a fleet manager. I spend most days at a desk, but when I needed to go on site or to the shop, I wasn’t worried about needed to swap out my shoes for something else. If nothing else, the sheer practicality of that was a win in my books.
Off hours I took these on hikes in the nicer weather, but also decided to strap on some crampons when the weather got most treacherous. We were blessed with a mild winter, so I found myself reaching for these instead of my Timberland 40 Below boots...."Read the full review
Really really nice boots
Grant Stone Chukka in C.F. Stead Tan Repello Calf SuedeBy npaust • April 5, 2024"I wore the boots whenever I went out but wear shippers inside. And since I’m working from home, that means they weren’t actually on my feet that much. Just a handful of miles each day walking the dogs. The suede had no problems with rain, but crepe weather soles are definitely not the thing to wear in snow!..."Read the full review
Really just beautiful boots
Grant Stone Cap Toe Boot in C.F. Stead Forest KuduBy npaust • April 12, 2024"I mainly work from home and wear slippers inside, so these books got most of their use walking the dogs. Stable, solid, but the sole isn’t really great in snow. Better than crepe rubber, but without lugs, it can’t really grab...."Read the full review
Solid pair of women’s boots with no problems.
Thursday Captain in Black Matte Rugged & ResilientBy npaust • April 5, 2024"Worn daily to school for four months and then polished for a week internship in state government...."Read the full review
Favorite Boots to Look At and Never Wear
Nicks Renegade in Horween Brown Waxed FleshBy blytle • April 3, 2024"Not nearly as much as they deserve. Mostly just out to dinner on Saturdays and to church on Sunday...."Read the full review
