Reviews
Read Nicks Handmade Boots reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
299 reviews
Good belt from quality leather not genuine leather.
Nicks Work Belt in Seidel 1964 Tan RoughoutBy fozzie_the_bear • April 5, 2026"I wear my belt at work. It's been mostly dry and sunny so nothing too exciting to report...."Read the full review
Heavy-duty belt for some heavy-duty jeans. Fully broken-in and ready for some warmer weather!
Nicks Classic Work Belt in Seidel 1964 Tan SmoothBy Ferachi • April 4, 2026"Regular everyday wear with my Soso 33oz TBOL’s for the II. Did manage to get outside for at least a little bit most days this past winter...."Read the full review
An excellent belt that will last a lifetime
Nicks Heavy duty Work Belt in Wickett & Craig Natural Double StuffedBy Gauffrier • April 4, 2026"I wore this belt every day during the competition. From long hikes to long hours sitting at a desk or in an airplane. It can handle anything you throw at it and is so thick you can hang plenty of tools off it if necessary...."Read the full review
Natural leather is the best leather
Nicks Heavy Duty Work Belt in Wickett & Craig Natural Veg TanBy SKopp • April 3, 2026"Used it as my work belt, and occasionally on the weekends as well..."Read the full review
Late to the Dome
Nicks Ranger in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy Aaron • April 3, 2026"Firstly I wore these boots a couple weeks before the late entry submissions and entered them into the used boot category for sake of honesty. So a new boot entered a month late into some stiff used boot competition. I wore them in the plumbing trades in Seattle Washington working on concrete and wood structures. Lots of time on ladders and my knees roughing in toilet carriers and shower enclosures. Yard work and general kicking around town on the weekends...."Read the full review
I won't buy belts from anyone else...
Nicks Belt in Nicks / Natural Heavy DutyBy a_wolfgang • April 3, 2026"Plainly everyday use. I work at home at a desk, but I'm busy around my home with DIY projects in my woodshop and garden...."Read the full review
The perfect every day belt, and could double as a tow strap!
Nicks Appaloosa Gunslinger in Wickett & Craig Natural Double StuffedBy dieseldoc25 • April 3, 2026"This belt has been worn all day, everyday since the beginning of the dome. Office work, farm work, trade shows, quarries, dairy farms. It's been everywhere, man...."Read the full review
The Brave Little Coaster
Nicks Coaster in Wickett & Craig Natural Veg TanBy calljeef • April 3, 2026"This little coaster has experienced more than it probably should have. Drinking at least 3 cups of tea a day has shown its mark, especially when I brewed in my gaiwan as I tend to spill some tea each time. The tea definitely stained the leather and darkened areas. While less messy, normal coffee cups put defined rings. I think the extreme heat and water contributed to some pretty extreme warpage...."Read the full review
Nicks Thurman55 have been a life changer for me, on top of that Roanoke was surprisingly amazing
Nicks MTO in Horween Roanoke TimberBy katzpowa • April 2, 2026"I live in a warm climate, but the last 2 months of the Patina thunderdome I was in Japan, quite cold and rainy some days..."Read the full review
Waxed flesh makes a balanced and capable Nicks belt
Nicks Heritage Belt in Horween Natural Waxed FleshBy jbyer111 • April 2, 2026"I wore this belt almost every day for 6 months. I wore it to the office, camping and backpacking, and across country several times...."Read the full review
Hearty, thick, strong belt. Goes well with everything I wear, for every occasion.
Nicks Heritage Belt in Wickett & Craig Buck Brown Double StuffedBy Odyssey.Rider • April 2, 2026"Every activity I wear pants for...."Read the full review
You really do have to earn it when you break in Wickett & Craig, but man is it worth it!
Nicks MTO in Wickett & Craig Buck Brown Double StuffedBy Odyssey.Rider • April 2, 2026"I’m primarily a stay at home dad. Fixer of all broken things, jack of all the things, master of nothing. I wear these boots for all the chores my wife gives me to maintain our small 5 acres in the woods...."Read the full review
No stretching expected
Nicks Heavy Duty Work Belt in Wickett & Craig Natural Veg TanBy NoirSclera • April 2, 2026"This has pretty much been a daily belt through the Dome. I would say that it has been worn about 90% of the time with a short tucked in so it can see the sun and change when outside. I do work an office job vs outside, so it didn't get as much exposure as it could have otherwise, but it got a fair amount in the warm dry winter..."Read the full review
This might be my favorite piece for the Patina Project
Nicks Work Belt in Wickett & Craig Natural Veg TanBy Mirswith95 • April 2, 2026"I literally wore this every day for the last six months. Whether it was casual or outside working...."Read the full review
