Nicks X Heat Straps Upperducker

Nicks Seidel 64 Tan Roughout & Heatstraps Cotton Canvas

gtealcrabout 1 month ago

Had a week in the Mountains working on my sister's place. Gave the kilties a whirl and decided I preferred my Upperduckers more without them. At least for now. Arrived back to the Front Range just in time for the rain, so they got a bit wet, but looked dry as a bone 15 minutes later

Taken on June 1, 2026

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Maker

Nicks X Heat Straps

Model

Upperducker

Leather

Nicks Seidel 64 Tan Roughout

Fabric

Heatstraps Cotton Canvas

Last

ThurmanNW Last

US Men's Brannock: 11C

ThurmanNW Last: 10C

Sole

Vibram 100 Montagna Lug Full Sole Honey

Heel

Vibram Honey

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Cost: 684 USD

Availability: Collaboration

Lead Time: 8 months

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Nicks nailed it! These feel just like Jungle Boots. Worn them all day (2nd time in) and they feel like the first day in a pair of Jungles. Which is I think why they were almost universally loved in the Army. There is certainly break in, but it is way easier than boots with leather upper quarters. The free movement of the ankle takes out the usual Frankenstein boot problems early to most break ins. And that same free ankle movement seems to allow the foot to start pushing on the vamp and soles. Even better actually. No pinching at the leather gusset like the coduras. Cotton canvas is firm and supporting, but soft as an old pair of jean. The comfort under foot of the old Jungles, between the spike resistant steel plate and those super hard Panama Soles, just isn't in the same league with the leather mid-sole and honey lugs of the Upperducker. Oh and I always liked the Army's Munson last. I thought they were great. But the Thurman last is even better. Great job Nicks Team!

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