Daily wear teaches you about leather choice.
SpydercoMarinerabout 4 hours ago
Nicks MTOHorween Rio Latigo
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Maker
Nicks Handmade Boots
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Model
MTO
Leather
Last
Sole
Heel
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Order info
Cost: 649 USD
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: 4 months
More about this item
Sample sale leather, that never went to production.Use & wear
Outdoor Activities
Office Work
Leisure
Physical Work
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Wet Conditions
Snow
Daily grind to Vacation mode. From working in a warehouse to the Moroccan desert to hiking the mountains in Maine.
Leather
Horween Rio Latigo
Patina Process
Care Routine
Durability
A brilliant combination tanned leather. The soft supple hand feel as CXL combined with the low stretch of a full veg tan Latigo. Easy to care for and clean. Brushing with a touch of conditioner heals & blends in the minor scraps and scars of daily wear.
Fit
Thurman55 Last: 13.5B: 14B
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Stayed with the same size of my old 55 last boots. The Thurman toe bump added some extra real estate for the pinky toe. The high arch feel and comfort of the 55 with extra room for my toes.
Craftsmanship
Nicks MTO
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Hardware
Clicking
Six months in of daily wear with no build/construction issues at all. No broken stitches. No heel separation. No squeaks or tears. Solid; best word to describe the craftsmanship of these boots.
Sole & heel
Vibram 100 Montagna Lug Full Sole Honey6 months, current sole
Traction
Comfort
The Honey Lug is a great high arch choice for warehouse work. Great all-day support for 10 hour days on concrete.
LoggerWorn for 6 months, current heel
Durability
Comfort
Design
Love the classic look of a logger. Purpose built for long days and demanding conditions.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Nicks Boots built a PNW Timberland killing boot for me. The MTO options gave me everything I wanted and nothing else. The sample sale leather is truly 1 of a kind.
Written by SpydercoMariner
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