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Best reviews of April 2026
You really do have to earn it when you break in Wickett & Craig, but man is it worth it!
Nicks MTO in Wickett & Craig Buck Brown Double StuffedBy Odyssey.Rider • April 2, 2026"I’m primarily a stay at home dad. Fixer of all broken things, jack of all the things, master of nothing. I wear these boots for all the chores my wife gives me to maintain our small 5 acres in the woods...."Read the full review
No stretching expected
Nicks Heavy Duty Work Belt in Wickett & Craig Natural Veg TanBy NoirSclera • April 2, 2026"This has pretty much been a daily belt through the Dome. I would say that it has been worn about 90% of the time with a short tucked in so it can see the sun and change when outside. I do work an office job vs outside, so it didn't get as much exposure as it could have otherwise, but it got a fair amount in the warm dry winter..."Read the full review
It’s Black… It virtually didn’t change at all
Ashland Leather Belt Loop Key Ring in Horween Black Shell CordovanBy Mirswith95 • April 2, 2026"I wore this Daly and I hung my AirPods from the chain on my belt..."Read the full review
This might be my favorite piece for the Patina Project
Nicks Work Belt in Wickett & Craig Natural Veg TanBy Mirswith95 • April 2, 2026"I literally wore this every day for the last six months. Whether it was casual or outside working...."Read the full review
This belt has aged wonderfully
Ashland Leather Johnny The Fox Wallet in Horween English Tan DublinBy Mirswith95 • April 2, 2026"The wallet and leather has aged wonderfully. I just wore the wallet daily in my rear pocket...."Read the full review
Not a bad pair of boots
Crush On Retro Timber in Mid Brown CowhideBy Siany123 • April 2, 2026"Worn these boot more or less everyday...."Read the full review
Beautiful leather. Very durable. Hard wearing. Will last a long time and get better looking
Carmine Jack Leather Natural Shipyard Belt in Natural Oak Bark LeatherBy SIDO • April 2, 2026"Worn regularly, with everything. Denim, khakis, chinos and went well with it all..."Read the full review
I made this Wallet for the thunderdome, and I really like the leathers I used
BCLeathergoods Wallet in Horween Natural Dublin & Badalassi Carlo Olive Green MinervaBy BCLEATHERGOODS • April 2, 2026"The wallet has been in my work clothes or everyday clothes since the contest started..."Read the full review
Extremely Comfortable Bordon Tukano v2
Bordon Tukano Boots in Wickett & Craig Olive Double StuffedBy BCLEATHERGOODS • April 2, 2026"I wore my Bordons most days to my job a mixture of office work and walking around a warehouse area. I also used them for everyday activities in different weathers. In the rain and light puddles my feet stayed dry. The vibram christy sole is super comfortable when walking on concrete or hard surfaces. In cold conditions the sole can be a bit slippy...."Read the full review
I don't wanna toot my own horn but ...
DIY Wallet in Maryam Macchiato TPR HorsebuttBy evsnova74 • April 2, 2026"I put cards and cash in it and put it in my pocket. Lol I kid, nothing out of the ordinary here, and not really much to say...."Read the full review
This Leather Soaks Up Everything ☀️
DIY Winston Pattern in Unknown Natural Veg TanBy kananaios • April 2, 2026"I've worm this watch to nearly every single event of every single day in the last 6 months. It's been my only watch I've used since the Dome began and boy, does it show. I took this on walks with coworkers, out for dinner and drinks with the wife and friends, on rock climbing excursions, out camping, and more!..."Read the full review
Chelseas in Chelsea
Edward Green Govan in Iron Waxed SuedeBy solestandcool • April 2, 2026"Navigating the streets of NYC. Walking job sites...."Read the full review
Is there really a tougher boot out there?
Nicks Palouse in Horween Orange Predator & Horween Walnut BullhideBy DocLineman • April 2, 2026"I used to only wear a slip on boot, it all changed a few years ago. I have been fortunate enough to be able to find the toughest slip on to date. I wore this pair every day build, maintaining, constructing, and restoring power across the North East. As you can see a chainsaw in the bottom of my bucket tore the bullhide up, yet it’s just a surface scratch as that’s how tough this boot is...."Read the full review
Ash Grey Roughout Work Boot
Nicks MTO in 1964 Ash GreyBy LowUFO • April 2, 2026"I use these for retaining wall installation and landscaping. They have been exposed to an insane amount of silica dust from cutting blocks and pavers. However, I wear them just about everywhere. You name it these boots have done it...."Read the full review
