The aging of this leather has been a journey. Wickett & Craig leather is something to experience.
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Maker
Nicks Handmade Boots
Model
Free Range
Leather
Last
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Nicks Handmade Boots
Order info
Cost: 654 USD
Availability: Group Made to Order
Lead Time: 3 months
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Why did you choose this item?
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 did you determine your size?
I measured my foot and used a brannock device. Then went with guidance from various reddit posts.
What was the ordering process?
Easy to order and got it very quickly for. Nicks made to order.
Use & wear
I've worn these for nearly 24 hours in a single go. Hours in the office. Nearly a whole day driving and walking around the city. Multiple hikes through the woods. Lots of yard work.
Leather
Breakin was easy for me. After the first two weeks, they were fully broken in. I used VSC after the first month and then again every month with a few spot applications as some areas were experiencing heavier wear. The leather went from a bright light green to a much dark mostly brown with green highlights. Probably one of the most extreme changes I've ever witnessed. The leather has held up well to scratches and minor gouges. It shows each one, but the leather itself has not lost any of its intended function.
Fit
Perfect for my feet. This is my third pair of Nick's in the HNW last and all have been perfect for me.
Craftsmanship
For Nick's "lesser quality" leather product line. These are near perfect. I would recommend the Free Range line to anyone.
Sole & heel
Good sole. It has worn a little but still has plenty of life left. It has good grip on wet surfaces and is easy to clean mud off of.
No issues. I sealed the edges with beeswax this month. After six months, the original sealing was mostly rubbed off.
Final thoughts
The Nick's W&C free range is a fantastic value and I really like the look with v-bar sole and block heel. I have had a great journey breaking these in and caring for them. These will be in my everyday rotation, but to preserve the look and leather, I will be using these primarily as walking boots. No more high wear tasks when I can avoid it.
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