Nicks Packer

Horween Black Chromexcel

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Worn 7 months

2025-2026 Open Thunderdome, Finisher

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The last boots you’ll ever need to buy. The boots you want to buy more than once.

For years I searched for a tall black knee-high lace-up leather boot that would last longer than a year. That search for durability is what brought me to the Stitchdown community in the first place. These boots are worth two drives to Spokane, the months-long production wait, and every penny spent.

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Specs

Maker

Nicks Handmade Boots

Model

Packer

Leather

Horween Black Chromexcel

Last

5812 Pointed Last

US Men's Brannock: 7.5D

5812 Pointed Last: 6E

16 inch, black stitching, gun metal hook n eye

Sole

Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole

Heel

Worn for 7 months, current heel

Worn for 7 months, current heel

Purchased from

Nicks Handmade Boots

Order info

Cost: 710 USD

Availability: Group Made to Order

Lead Time: 9 months

More about this item

It was available 5/9/25 but I picked up from store later to make sure fit was right

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Awards

Open Thunderdome Finisher2025-2026 Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome Open Edition

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7 monthsApril 2026

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6 monthsMarch 2026

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5 monthsFebruary 2026

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4 monthsJanuary 2026

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3 monthsDecember 2025

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2 monthsNovember 2025

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Less than a dayOctober 2025

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