4 months down and loving it

UrsusAstartes6 months ago
Nicks Free RangeWickett & Craig Meadow Double Stuffed
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Nicks

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Model

Free Range

Leather

Last

HNW Last

US Men's Brannock: L 12.5EE, R 13EE

HNW Last: 12.5EE

Sole

Heel

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Nicks Handmade Boots

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Why I own this

Group Made to Order
Workplace Needs
Style
Other

This is my third pair of Nick's boots, overlanders and builder pros. I have a pair of Grant Stone Brass boots. I was wearing the overlanders and the builder pros alternating on weekends for the one job. The brass were for weekdays. I needed an alternate weekday boot and loved the meadow color so I got them in free range. These oak tanned leather insoles and proper arch support have eliminated my planar fasciitis.

How I sized

HNW Last: 12.5EEUS Men's Brannock: L 12.5EE, R 13EE
Community Advice
Online Guide
Brannock Measurements
Foot Tracing
Circumferential Measurements
Recommendation for Foot Shape

I measured my foot and used a brannock device. Then went with guidance from various reddit posts.

Ordering process

Purchased from Nicks Handmade BootsTotal cost: 654 USD Lead time: 3 months
Online Store

Easy to order and got it very quickly for. Nicks made to order.

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Snow

Weekdays in the office. Walking the dog. Weekend working at the bar for about 22 hours on my feet. Some travel to NYC and Philly and other locals. A few holes through the woods.

Leather

Wickett & Craig Meadow Double Stuffed
Care Routine
Patina Process
Break-In
Color Change

Initially very stiff. Stoll pretty stiff but has really molded to my feet and moves with me now. I used VSC about once a month and brush at least twice a week. The color has changed from a light green to a darker green with lots of brown and tan tones

Fit

HNW Last: 12.5EEUS Men's Brannock: L 12.5EE, R 13EE
Comfort
Arch
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

These shoes fit my feet perfectly with great arch support for my particular feet. I can wear these on concrete for 16 hours with little issue.

Craftsmanship

Nicks Free Range
Design
Construction
Finishing
Clicking
Stitching

Despite being Free Range and supposedly made from stretch marked and less desirable leather, I believe these are great cuts. Everything about the finish and constriction seems top notch.

Sole & heel

Vibram V-BarLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort

Good traction and comfort. I think I am wearing these hard since it has smoothed out completely in areas.

BlockWorn for less than a day, current heel
Durability
Traction

Grippy and seems to be holding up well.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

Great value if you want to get boots in Wickett & Craig leather.

Written by UrsusAstartes
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