
What a journey! Through bogs, braes, and city blocks these boots have carried me onward, the thunderdome may be over but I’m not done wearing them yet. I’ll raise a wee dram to them and the other competitors!
Taken on April 3, 2026
Open Thunderdome 2025-2026, April submission
Nicks Handmade Boots
x Rose Anvil ND1
Nicks Handmade Boots
Cost: 649 USD
Availability: Limited Edition
Lead Time: 4 months
Always wanted a pair of ND1s, they were the first pair that got me interested in boots but they’ve certainly were already sold out. I’ve been waiting for the MD1s to come back for years.
Used the Nicks sizing guide and their customer service, I decided to size up to better fit my thick winter socks.
Ordering was smooth by Nicks just through their online store. I live in the UK but was visiting my in-laws in the US a few months after ordering. We were able to line up the shipping with the visit so I could do a fit check without the hassle of international shipping.