Reviews
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383 reviews
Daily Thoughts, Schedule and Poems
DIY Daily Driver Journal in Seidel Natural Double Shot & Horween Orange PredatorBy bars_grover23 • April 4, 2026"Every day for the last six months this "daily driver" journal/notebook has seen the inside of my back right pocket, and it has greatly assisted in the organization of my calendar, writing brief notes to friends, and jotting down thoughts from sermons or lectures. In the process of filling out two calendar books, one lined book and seven plain page books (small refills of about 50 pages each, on average) it has traveled with me to weddings in the south, classes in the mid-atlantic, and family in the northeast, all the while developing a more comfortable shape and beautiful lowlights from the dye of my pants.
My favorite note is from December 18th, 2025: Copywork of Robert Frost's poetry -
The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree
Has given my heart
A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued...."Read the full review
Late to the Dome
Nicks Ranger in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy Atevans77 • April 3, 2026"Firstly I wore these boots a couple weeks before the late entry submissions and entered them into the used boot category for sake of honesty. So a new boot entered a month late into some stiff used boot competition. I wore them in the plumbing trades in Seattle Washington working on concrete and wood structures. Lots of time on ladders and my knees roughing in toilet carriers and shower enclosures. Yard work and general kicking around town on the weekends...."Read the full review
Pre worn category has been excellent, great reason to start using an older pair of boots more
Imperium Hawke in Horween Cinnamon Waxed FleshBy BCLEATHERGOODS • April 3, 2026"I have used the Imperium hawkes for any work that had to be done outside of my day job. I have worn them chopping wood and clearing scrub to just going to watch my kids football matches...."Read the full review
Worn Nowhere. Worn Constantly
Oak Street Bootmakers Oak Street Bootmakers / Country Loafer in Horween Natural Chromexcel RoughoutBy moznme • April 2, 2026"These are my house shoes.
Not in the cozy, slippers-by-the-fire sense. More like: on my feet all day while working from home, walking to the garage, taking out the trash, stepping onto the street, and trying not to eat it on snow and ice.
Most days, they’re on my feet from morning to evening. Not doing anything more dramatic than sitting at a desk or lying on the couch, but constantly flexing, shifting, standing, walking short laps around the house...."Read the full review
Waxed flesh makes a balanced and capable Nicks belt
Nicks Heritage Belt in Horween Natural Waxed FleshBy jbyer111 • April 2, 2026"I wore this belt almost every day for 6 months. I wore it to the office, camping and backpacking, and across country several times...."Read the full review
A lifetime worth of memories in 6 months, with these boots along for every step of the way.
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy J.III • April 2, 2026"With exception to 3 formal events that required the wearing of oxfords, these boots were worn everyday of this competition.
Everyday, starting with the pavement of New York City, to the cobblestone streets of Florence, to the trails and severe weather patterns of the hudson valley - extreme snow, ice, and wind chills levels not seen in over a decade.
They saw every kind of environment, from the office to the field and everything in between. I wore these boots as I celebrated my best friend getting married. I wore these boots as I rescued another friend from a car crash during a brutal blizzard. I wore these boots as I grilled burgers and steaks for friends at our local pub - supporting a community coming together despite a travel ban during another brutal winter storm; I wore these boots as I volunteered to uphold my community's right to free speech and peaceful assembly. If they could talk, imagine the stories from their perspective...."Read the full review
A cool shoe that dresses up or down
Alden Director Unlined Perforated Tip Derby in Horween Color 8 Shell CordovanBy shoe_enjoy_myself • April 2, 2026"Strictly business...."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 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
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
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
Body armor turned into daily wear. Love it!
Pale Highlight Natural Waxed Flesh Vest in Horween Natural Waxed FleshBy Pale_Highl1ight • April 1, 2026"I've worn this vest pretty much every single day since October 1st. There were some days it got warm out, and the vest didn't make it the entire day. Butt it would still be worn in the mornings.
I've worn it to work, through work, and on my days off. So it's endured work and leisure...."Read the full review
Comfortable boot out of the box.
BLKBRD Dallas in Horween Burgundy ChromexcelBy BB02 • April 1, 2026"Main use was walking on city streets...."Read the full review
Worn daily, fits like a glove.
Nicks MTO in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy TastefulGent • April 1, 2026"Daily wear during Thunderdome, Minnesota Fall and Winter. Lot of time in office setting, getting hit by desk chair wheels. Rain, Snow, and road salt as added hazards...."Read the full review
