About
The Aldert Strider Moc Toe is a four-inch work boot designed by Nicks Handmade Boots bootmaker Aldert, representing the company's first low-top work boot design. The boot combines increased ankle mobility with durable construction for work environments requiring freedom of movement while maintaining job site toughness.
About
The Aldert Strider Moc Toe is a four-inch work boot designed by Nicks Handmade Boots bootmaker Aldert, representing the company's first low-top work boot design. The boot combines increased ankle mobility with durable construction for work environments requiring freedom of movement while maintaining job site toughness.
Built on multiple last options and featuring moc toe construction with brown leather, the Aldert Strider Moc Toe is manufactured in Spokane, Washington, using traditional Goodyear-welted construction methods. The boot retails for $584.00 in standard configurations and represents the company's expansion into lighter-duty work footwear while maintaining their heritage craftsmanship standards established since 1964.
Design and construction
The Aldert Strider Moc Toe features a four-inch height design specifically engineered for lightweight construction and enhanced ankle mobility. The design adapts classic boot styling for modern work environments where ankle freedom is essential, benefiting workers who require agile movement on job sites.
The wedge sole configuration provides stable footing while contributing to the overall lightweight characteristics that distinguish this model from the company's heavier-duty work boot offerings.
Moc toe construction
The signature moc toe construction features classic stitching that extends through heavy work boot leathers. Rather than stitching together two separate leather pieces to form the moc toe, the company employs a specialty sewing machine that gathers the leather into a clean, pleated shape, enhancing both durability and visual appeal while maintaining the distinctive moc toe aesthetic.
Materials and manufacturing
Construction utilizes brown leather in the 64 brown colorway, sourced from premium suppliers including Wickett & Craig and Horween Chromexcel, consistent with the company's commitment to full-grain leather materials. The boots are manufactured using traditional Goodyear-welted construction methods that have defined the company's approach since its founding in 1964 in Spokane, Washington.
Last options
The Aldert Strider Moc Toe is available on multiple last configurations to accommodate different foot shapes and comfort preferences:
HNW: Moderate arch support with standard toe shape
ThurmanNW: Moderate arch support featuring natural toe splay accommodation
55: Classic arch support with standard toe shape
11067: Classic arch support incorporating sprung toe design
Each last option allows customization of arch support characteristics and toe shape to match individual foot characteristics, following the company's approach to personalized fit.
Heritage and development
The Aldert Strider Moc Toe represents Nicks Handmade Boots' expansion into lighter-duty work footwear while maintaining the craftsmanship standards established since the company's founding in 1964. The boot was developed by bootmaker Aldert, reflecting the company's tradition of individual craftsmen contributing to product development and design innovation.
This model marks the company's entry into low-top work boot designs, complementing their established reputation for heavier-duty boots with a more agile option suitable for trades requiring enhanced ankle mobility. The design philosophy balances the company's commitment to durability and lifetime construction with the practical demands of specific work environments.
Pricing and availability
The Aldert Strider Moc Toe is available for $584.00 in standard lead time configurations through the company's made-to-order system. The boot can be customized across the available last options, allowing buyers to select the most appropriate fit characteristics for their foot shape and comfort requirements.
Orders are fulfilled through the company's traditional made-to-order process that reflects their commitment to individual customization and quality control standards.
References
"Aldert Strider Moc Toe - Classic Configuration - Standard Lead Time". Nick's Boots. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
"Nicks Handmade Boots Since 1964". Seattle Fashion Collective. December 20, 2021.
