Nicks Handmade Boots 365 Stitchdown MTO

Horween Black Chromexcel

The tea-core is shining through now more than ever. I’m glad I didn’t give up on taking my monthly photos because I can finally tell things are only going to get better from here. I seem to be beating my right boot up more than my left somehow because it has more gashes in it, but my left is wearing the black finish down faster in the toe cap. Maybe it has something to do with the right toe cap having more loose grain? I’ll have to pay closer attention to how I’m wearing these boots and what’s scuffing them all the time.

Taken on January 6, 2025

2024-2025 Open Thunderdome, January submission

Maker

Nicks Handmade Boots

Model

365 Stitchdown MTO

Leather

Horween Black Chromexcel

Last

HNW Moderate Arch Standard Toe Last

US Men's Brannock: 12D

HNW Moderate Arch Standard Toe Last: 11.5D

Purchased half a size down from my brannock as recommended (not in width though) and I think that’s pretty accurate in this last. A C width in the thurman hnw last might have been better though.

Sole

Vibram 1276 Sierra Black

Heel

N/A

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More about this item

8” Height, No Pull Loop, Padded Collar, Soft Toe Structure, 4 Row Toe Cap, Gun Metal Hooks & Eyes Hardware.

Why I own this

Custom

Workplace Needs

Outdoor Activities

Style

Personally wanted something 100% constructed in the US with 100% US-sourced materials. Job requirements were that the boots had to be black in color, have a polishable toe, provide good ankle support, be made of a predominantly leather upper, and be EH rated.