I was inspired to invest in some high quality work boots from watching Nick’s reviews on YouTube
Nicks MTO in Horween Tan Waxed FleshBy KeganThunder • November 4, 2024"The waxed flesh is very tough and surprisingly soft, they broke in very quickly. They show every little scratch which I love...."Read the full review
My first PNW boots are a win... Comfy and bombproof.
Nicks Lace Up Heritage in Horween Tan Waxed FleshBy polishengineering • April 4, 2025"Leather was super stiff to start, but loosened up well. I literally thought there had been a mistake and there was a celastic toe.
The leather is pretty well bombproof and taken shots that probably would have cut straight through some of my other boots. The patina is great, the color variation in different lights is fun, and it's had no care other than a damp cloth and brushing.
One note... It's not tan, no matter what Nicks says...."Read the full review
Handwelted magic from Frank's
Frank's Type 2 Highlander in Horween Black Waxed Flesh & Horween Cinnamon Waxed FleshBy Hayduke • March 27, 2025"Ive not had too much trouble breaking these in. I think the lined nature of these boots adds to the break in process a little. I wear them until I can't wear them any longer and then I switch to my Raniers...."Read the full review
Logger done Bagus style.
Sagara Boondocker in Horween Dark Brown Waxed FleshBy cliff.bar.nett • April 4, 2025"Horween Waxed Flesh? What’s not to like!..."Read the full review
My first pair of engineers in a Nick's and Murawski collab.
Nicks Pullman in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy Spoon • April 5, 2025"There has not been much change with the leather over time. I have questioned since I received the pair, whether I actually received Waxed flesh as certain panels certainly feel like cxl. However, I have been assured by Nick's, and with some more wear, maybe I will get some change on the boots. Though, they do look good as they are...."Read the full review
Tough waxed leather that became supple and incredibly comfortable over time!
Truman Cap Toe Boot in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy Cellardoor • April 5, 2025"No care routine to speak of, but as the wax has started to wear away there's some really cool looking nap coming through...."Read the full review
Great experience
White's MP-M1TC in Horween Cinnamon Waxed FleshBy demko • April 4, 2025"Very easy to break in and very slow to patina..."Read the full review
Heavy duty all year comfort. A timeless design that looks good on the job site or out on the town.
Nicks LTT Heritage in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy saintnick • April 5, 2025"As the waxed outer layer wore away, the fuzzy dark brown interior started to reveal. i strongly believe waxed flesh is the best option for work boots due to the fact you can reward the outside with otter wax or similar product and they will look like new but when the leather is worn and unconditioned scratches and smaller cuts blend in pretty well and have a lot more forgiveness compared to smooth leather...."Read the full review
Hard wearing leather on a great looking boot.
Wesco Standard And Strange Collab: The Quick Striker in Horween Olive Waxed FleshBy DaveWilkes • April 6, 2025"I thought these boots would be great for the Dome, but the leather was some of the hardest wearing I've ever worn. I had just under 1000 hours of work time in them and a few hundred hours of casual wear and they weren't moving, patina wise, for almost the whole time. Only in the last two months did they start showing any real wear. In any other situation I would say this is an awesome selection of leather....hard wearing, resilient, and comes back with a cleaning and an oil. Break-in wise, they were easy. I added another home made leather insole, just for a little extra cush. Would definitely recommend both the boots and the leather...."Read the full review
