Nicks BuilderPro

Seidel 1964 Brown

People will think the expense is crazy, but these boots will last you almost your whole life!

Because they take a few minutes to lace up I have a little speech I give about these boots to friends while I'm putting them on at the door. I feel like wearing these boots you almost become an ambassador for nicks and pnw boots in general. I learned about these boots on the rose anvil YouTube channel and took 3 years to save up for them. Besides my car and my house this was one of the biggest single purchases I've made in the last decade. I was very excited when they arrived and I cannot help but go on for hours when I get to explain to people who great they are. I've got a pair of boots that will last me until the end of my life and I couldn't be happier. They have amazing arch support, they're hand made, it's a true craftsmanship piece that I get to wear and tell the story of my journey in. My only regret is not buying them sooner

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about 1 year ago

Maker

Nicks

Model

BuilderPro

Leather

Seidel 1964 Brown

Made for Nicks

Last

55 Last

US Men's Brannock: 9

55 Last: 8.5EE

Sole

Vibram 100 Montagna Lug Full Sole Black

Purchased from

Nicks Handmade Boots

More about this item

8 inch height, brass hardware hooks and eyes. Changes laces to iron lace part way through November

Why I own this

Custom

Other

Outdoor Activities

I really love hiking and I really hate having to spend money to always buy new boots and shoes every couple years. I can never seem to find a pair of boots that will last so I thought I would buy a pair of nicks boots because they looked to be super durable and would last me a lifetime of casual hiking and weekend handyman work.

How I sized

Brannock Measurements

Online Guide

I used the nicks online paper tracing guide and did a brannock measure at a store to make sure it matched up.

Ordering process

Purchased from Nicks Handmade BootsTotal cost: 950 CAD Lead time: 7 months

Online Store

Customer Service

Shipping

I placed one order, made a mistake and chose the wrong last. Called in to get advice from customer service and they were great. They helped explain things to me and helped me cancel my first order and redo the order with the 55 last instead of the hnw. And I am so very happy I did. I can't imagine what it would be like to wear a boot with any other last now. I was a little annoyed at having to pay duty and taxes etc. after the exchange rate and shipping and handling and duties it cost me almost $1,000 CAD.i wish they were shipped with a courier that didn't charge extra fees without telling you.