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
Compelled to be Domed
Nicks Ivan Boot in Horween Light Natural DublinBy GTOby04 • April 4, 2026"This pair made for a great casual boot, fitting in smartly with my time away from work. They’ve spent most of their life indoors, away from the harsh elements. Most of all they’ve become a comfortable old friend, always dependable to be ready for daily life...."Read the full review
Work and style meet.
Nicks Packer in Wickett & Craig Natural Double StuffedBy brusa • April 3, 2026"Daily wear. For everything. Loved it..."Read the full review
Timber Roanoke, Builder Pro's. The Supple Veg Tanned Leather That Could...
Nicks BuilderPro in Horween Timber RoanokeBy ShnyHntr91 • April 3, 2026"Setting poles, pulling wire, bringing electricity into folks homes are the required duties asked of all my work boots. But these endured so much more than that. Several weeks of either wet conditions and/or frozen temperatures kept this pair in check day in and day out.
Calcium Chloride was the ultimate boss battle, as it worked its way deeper into the vulnerable vegetable tanned leather that Roanoke is. Several light duty cleanings were needed just to maintain the integrity of the boot.
Once winter broke the scars of battle were evident but the Builder Pro's still stand strong...."Read the full review
Another year in my work boots
Nicks Free Range in Double Stuffed CrimsonBy SKopp • April 3, 2026"Used at work in a paint shop, hot humid summer and cold wet snowy winter. Lots of solvents and paint splatter..."Read the full review
Boots chosen at random, worn with purpose.
Nicks MTO in Law Tanning Black Smooth Shruken Bison & Wicket & Craig Double Stuffed WalnutBy Particlepartition • April 3, 2026"I am finishing my apprenticeship to become an electrician this year. These boots have been on the largest project I've ever been a part of.
They've seen miles of crawling through service tunnels under a church, time spent in the bell tower, up and down scaffolding, bent thousands of feet of conduit, hours in scissor lifts 30 feet in the air, and tons of kicking myself for my mistakes. They've taken it all in stride and have been a wonderful constant in my work life..."Read the full review
Loved these, especially the Orange Predator leather
Nicks Palouse in Horween Orange PredatorBy lydialove • April 3, 2026"From working in the office to the shop, cemeteries, and even going out to dinner, these boots have done it all. Worn mostly in Middle Tennessee, where the climate can be slightly humid...."Read the full review
In need of a second layer of skin?! BUY Acorn Cypress!!
Nicks Ranger MTO in Horween Acorn CypressBy DocLineman • April 2, 2026"At the end of every work day I switched to this pair. As I’m reflecting on the past 6 months I can’t recall a true break in. This pair went from new to slipper status in a merely 2-3 weeks. The vast majority of its wear has been in a not performative manner., as I wanted to respect the non working category. Being how life throws us lemons, I made lemonade on the occasional weekend. I’ve walked miles upon miles through the woods with my kids, built a horse stable for the new pasture I put in...."Read the full review
Nicks Packer Review
Nicks Builder Pro/Packer in Seidel WeatherShield Brown SmoothBy shredwin.206 • April 2, 2026"Worn everyday in all types of work environments...."Read the full review
English Dublin tan has aged so beautifully and quickly became the most comfortable boots I’ve owned
Nicks DomePro in Horween English Tan DublinBy jessejames_c • April 1, 2026"Work boots. They’ve seen everything from welding to connecting...."Read the full review
So I dipped my toes into PNW Boots...
Nicks Robert in Horween Brown Waxed FleshBy Kismetatron • March 9, 2026"Use them for pretty much anything although the V Bar outsole is not good for icy conditions still, I tried! Wore them at a concert that was standing room only and though I experienced discomfort, I chalk that up to not being fully broken in...."Read the full review
Nicks MTO 7” Black Waxed Flesh
Nicks MTO in Horween Black Waxed FleshBy TastefulGent • February 1, 2026"Worn daily in city and suburban environments. Lots of snow, road salt, ice, and overall wet conditions. Mostly indoor office environment outside of commuting and errands...."Read the full review
My Station Masters
Nicks StationMaster in Wickett & Craig Natural Double StuffedBy ralleyquattro • December 21, 2025"Street walking, hikes in woods, dog walks in fields..."Read the full review
Reliably durable with thick leather and superb craftsmanship.
Nicks Ridgeline Hiking Boot in Seidel Max Support Walnut SmoothBy danjr92 • July 4, 2025"Mainly use these for backpacking, hiking, and camping trips...."Read the full review
Little over a month in, and I’m in love!
Nicks MTO in Wickett & Craig Tan Oiled LatigoBy rnhathaway • November 10, 2024"I’ve been wearing these everyday since I’ve gotten them(gotta get that patina!). Mostly to work in the office, out shopping with the family, and out walking...."Read the full review
