Tough, Stylish, Secure.

ER_Stitcherabout 19 hours ago
Nicks MTOHorween Natural Predator
Timeline photo 1
Worn 4 months
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Worn 3 months
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Worn 2 months
Timeline photo 4
Worn about 1 month
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Worn less than a day

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Nicks Handmade Boots

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Model

MTO

Leather

Last

HNW Last

US Men's Brannock: 10.5D

HNW Last: 10C

Perfectly firm handshake fit without any negative pressure points. The leather feels substantial but supple. The heel gently hugs my heel without any undesired heel slip. The length is perfect with a full thumb width at the tip of my toes.

Sole

Heel

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Order info

Cost: 622 USD

Availability: Limited Edition

Lead Time: 5 months

Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Limited Edition

I saw this come across on a limited edition release in spring of 2025 and thought it was a great natural tone. In seeing how other Predator leather releases had developed patina over a short amount of time I thought this would make a killer boot. …and it hasn’t disappointed.

How did you determine your size?

HNW Last: 10CUS Men's Brannock: 10.5D

I measured my foot multiple times using tracings, circumferential tape, and on a brannock. Additionally, I had previously purchased a 10D HNW Nicks traveler and found it to be a smidge wide which led me to the 10C decision on this pair.

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from Nicks Handmade BootsTotal cost: 622 USD Lead time: 5 months

Order was easy to place on Nicks website. Then, just had to sit back and wait.

Use & wear

Everything from hiking, exploring, to daily activities and date nights.

Leather

Horween Natural Predator

Horween Predator Natural is amazingly robust. Scratches easily burnish/brush out. Excellent water resistance in light rain. Easy to clean up.

Fit

HNW Last: 10CUS Men's Brannock: 10.5D
Toe Box
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
No Toe Room

Overall on this 10C HNW it fits well. I’ve never had one blister from these boots. The breakin was easy. Only negative is that they are on the border of too short. If they were a few millimeters shorter I would have had to return and exchange them. This is odd because I have a 10D HNW that has at least an inch of room at the toe despite the manufacturer claims that there is no difference in length between widths at the same size.

Craftsmanship

Nicks MTO
Stitching
Construction
Finishing

One of the most robust and well made boot I’ve ever purchased. Stitching is satisfactory.

Sole & heel

Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole4 months, current sole
Traction
Durability

Surprisingly good durability. A little firm on hard surfaces although that’s an acceptable tradeoff for a more durable outsole. I’ve never slipped walking in these.

Vibram 430 MinilugWorn for 4 months, current heel

Excellent. Slight wear due to gait as expected.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

I’m extremely happy with this pair of boots. I look forward to wearing them for many years to come.

Written by ER_Stitcher
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