Nicks x Rose Anvil ND3
Horween Brown Waxed Flesh
Maker
Nicks
Model
x Rose Anvil ND3
Leather
Last
Thurman Last
US Men's Brannock: 9EE
Thurman Last: 8.5E
Slightly snug behind pinky toe on first wear, but expect to break in.
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Nicks Handmade Boots
More about this item
Wanted these boots when they were offered, but wasn't ready to buy, thought i was just out of luck. Got very lucky over a year later and caught these on the RTS page in my exact size. Snatched them up within hours of being added to the website. Could not be happier with these boots.Why I own this
I first was amazed by the ND1, and then the ND2, as really cool, brutalist, boots. I don't ride anymore and I don't climb anymore, so I don't need them, really, but damn if they aren't extremely badass. Ever since I tossed my lineman boots years ago I've kinda craved the feel of truly tough, dependable, hard-working boots. I do some light logging, clearing, and construction, on my land and friend's places, so I do still get use out of good boots. I know that when I need boots that can handle anything, I have these.
How I sized
I am a 9EE on the brannock. I have a pair of Nicks in 9EE, and they are too wide and too long. I always bought boots too big because of a bone spur. After I finally got that fixed, I was able to buy boots that actually fit. Went to Red Wing and their machine gave me a wacky size, leaving me to buy the wrong size yet again. Nicks diy sizing guide put me at 8.5E-EE and it worked a charm. Trust the diy sizing guide. The Thurman last feels tighter in the heel than the 55, which is good because the heel of the 55 feels too big for me.
Ordering process
I got super lucky and found these on the ready-to-ship discount page 1-1/2 years after they were no longer available. They didn't come with the pocket kit, but I can make one of those myself out of some kilties if I really want to. Shipped to my door in four days. Lucky AF