Falcon

Built on Nicks' HNW (Moderate Arch Standard Toe) last, the Falcon features 6.5-ounce USA-tanned leather construction with a 6-inch height and solid brass hardware. The boot combines heritage styling with practical features including a Vibram V-Bar sole and the company's signature stitchdown construction method, making it both rebuildable and resoleable for long-term durability.

The Falcon utilizes Nicks Handmade Boots' hand-stitched stitchdown construction method, where leather pieces making up the uppers are stitched together, lasted, and then the front portions are flared outward to stitch directly to the midsole. This construction approach provides a stronger connection than traditional Goodyear welting methods and creates a superior barrier against water and debris infiltration.

The boot features premium full-grain leather construction using 6.5-ounce thick USA-tanned leather, selected from the highest quality sections of each hide. Following Nicks Handmade Boots' selective leather usage practices, the company creates only 1.75-2 pairs per hide compared to competitors who typically produce 5-6 pairs from the same material. The leather thickness is approximately three times that of dress shoes, enabling the material to mold to the wearer's feet over time while maintaining structural integrity.

The Falcon incorporates solid brass hardware throughout, including eyelets and speed hooks, with a classic rounded toe profile reinforced by Celastic toe structure for shape retention. The traditional handcrafting process ensures that no two pairs are exactly identical, with each boot displaying subtle variations characteristic of artisan construction.

The Falcon draws its design inspiration from traditional service boot styles worn by military personnel during World War II, featuring the characteristic rounded toe and moderate heel height associated with that era. This heritage positioning places the boot within Nicks Handmade Boots' expansion from purely work-focused footwear into casual and heritage markets while maintaining the construction standards established over the company's 60-year history.

The boot represents a bridge between vintage American bootmaking traditions and modern comfort requirements, incorporating moderate arch support through the HNW last profile. This last, originally developed as Nicks Handmade Boots' moderate arch option, provides traditional heel height while accommodating extended wear periods typical of heritage boot applications.

As part of Nicks Handmade Boots' heritage collection, the Falcon maintains the company's commitment to American manufacturing and traditional construction methods while adapting classic work boot designs for contemporary casual wear applications.

The Falcon is constructed with the following specifications:

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The boot is available through Nicks Handmade Boots' standard ordering system with the company's full range of customization options, including various leather choices and hardware selections. All Falcon boots are individually handcrafted at the company's Spokane, Washington facility using traditional Pacific Northwest bootmaking methods.