A Sample of Cypress
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Nicks MTOHorween Natural Cypress
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Maker
Nicks Handmade Boots
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Model
MTO
Leather
Last
Sole
Heel
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Use & wear
Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Snow
Other
These were worn for casual and office wear with some outdoor activities and chores mixed in. The extra cold and snowy winter added plenty of salt too.
Leather
Horween Natural Cypress
Color Change
Care Routine
The leather has taken on a more caramel tone over the past 6 months. My regular care routine consisted of a wet rag to clean off dirt and salt followed by some brushing. I did apply Obenauf's once after a more thorough cleaning following a chainsaw oil spill that covered the boots.
Fit
55 Last: 10.5CUS Men's Brannock: 11C
Arch
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
The 55 last 10.5C fits me perfectly. I prefer the extra arch support over the HNW last and the heel is nice and snug.
Craftsmanship
Nicks MTO
Construction
Stitching
Absolutely no issues with the Nicks craftsmanship. The boots have asymmetrical wrinkles which could bother those with OCD but I don't mind it.
Sole & heel
Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole6 months, current sole
Traction
The Vibram 430 is a great middle ground sole with just enough grip for some off-roading but not too much lug for office wear.
Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug HeelWorn for 6 months, current heel
The Vibram 430 is a great middle ground sole with just enough grip for some off-roading but not too much lug for office wear.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
I really liked the 7' height for these boots with the dogger heel.
Written by proof.in.whisky
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