Final review!

LarryDaGreaT4 months ago
Nicks Moc ToeWickett & Craig Double Stuffed Tobacco
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Model

Moc Toe

Leather

Last

HNW Last

US Men's Brannock: 104 E HTB/11 HTT

HNW Last: 9.5FFF

None

Fits snug around my foot

Sole

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More about this item

Unlike my work boots that have red X soles. The traction tred white crepe soles are much lighter.

Why I own this

Limited Release
Style
Workplace Needs
Outdoor Activities

Last summer, Nicks boots did a limited run of the Tobacco WC in a Moc toe. At the time I was missing my 875 Red Wings. As luck would have it Nicks boots had my size so I ordered a pair.

How I sized

HNW Last: 9.5FFFUS Men's Brannock: 104 E HTB/11 HTT
Community Advice
Sized Online
Brannock Measurements
Circumferential Measurements
Recommendation for Foot Shape
Online Guide

I followed Nicks sizing guide as listed on their website. I went to a running store in town to get my brannock size, used a tailors measuring tape to measure foot circumference with a sock that I would generally be wearing. In my situation I was between two sizes so I called customer service to get a recommendation on what size to choose. The customer service rep recommended the following advice. If you want a snug fit go with your current measurement. If you want to have some extra room go a size up. Take good measurements down and call customer service with prepared questions. There were no modifications to the last.

Ordering process

Purchased from Nicks Handmade BootsTotal cost: 760 USD Lead time: 3 months
Online Store

Ordering experience was typical. I have all my last and boot measurements written down, so all I had to do was check to make sure the boots can be made to my measurements.

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Dry Climate
Hot Temperatures
Snow
Wet Conditions

I wore these boots everywhere. To work, the beach, the snow, the Pacific Northwest. These were a fun daily wear.

Leather

Wickett & Craig Double Stuffed Tobacco
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Breathability

The W&C double stuffed Tobacco leather was stiff like cardboard and was incredibly difficult to break in at first. Around the 2 month mark the boots were oiled and then the leather was molding better. At the 4 month mark the boots fit like a glove. The leather is amazing. It holds up well and has developed an amazing patina. Depending on the weather the boots were oiled once every other month with Bick 4 oil.

Fit

HNW Last: 9.5FFFUS Men's Brannock: 104 E HTB/11 HTT
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The HNW Thurman last is fantastic my toes have plenty of wiggle room and the boot is snug. The sizing process on Nicks was great. I followed their online sizing instructions and when I was confused about ordering because I was between sizes. I just called customer support and asked them what size would be best.

Craftsmanship

Nicks Moc Toe
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability

The construction of the boots are fantastic, perfect stitching across the boots, and no eyelets popping out. My favorite aspect of these boots is no heel slipping or heel slipping.

Sole & heel

Traction
Comfort
Durability

Traction Tred Crepe is a great sole. It’s lite and is grippy on concrete. Also the sole has held up well for being a daily driver for the last 5 months.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

Nicks made a great pair of Moc toes. Hopefully I get to buy another pair in the future.

Written by LarryDaGreaT
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