Sprung toe heaven

KeganThunder4 months ago
Nicks MTOHorween Tan Waxed Flesh
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Maker

Nicks

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Model

MTO

Leather

Last

67 Last

US Men's Brannock: 8EE HTB/4 HTT

67 Last: 11.5EE

Added leather Delta half insoles

The fit is near perfect, perhaps a little more room in the toe box than I need but overall a great fit.

Sole

Heel

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Nicks Handmade Boots

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More about this item

These boots have great arch support and plenty of room in the toe box. There’s a tiny bit of heel slip but I remedied that with some leather insoles.

Why I own this

Custom
Workplace Needs

I love the vintage bump toe look of the 67 last from Nick’s and waxed flesh seemed like the perfect leather for my line of work

How I sized

67 Last: 11.5EEUS Men's Brannock: 8EE HTB/4 HTT
Online Guide
Brannock Measurements

I used the online guide from Nick’s and I went and got my brannock sizing to further dial in the fit

Ordering process

Purchased from Nicks Handmade BootsTotal cost: 720 USD Lead time: 3 months
Online Store

Ordering went very smoothly, they arrived sooner than expected likely because the leather was a limited run

Use & wear

Outdoor Activities
Physical Work
Extreme Conditions

I worked in every condition, rain and shine and these boots held up perfectly

Leather

Horween Tan Waxed Flesh
Patina Process
Durability
Color Change

The break in process was virtually nonexistent honestly. I attribute that to getting a near perfect fit and very soft leather. What little break in there was was painless and they only continue to get more comfortable. The waxed flesh shows every scratch which I think is badass.

Fit

67 Last: 11.5EEUS Men's Brannock: 8EE HTB/4 HTT
Comfort
Toe Box
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

I love the look of the sprung toe box, very old school train conductor vibes imo. Plus the added room is great for my wide feet

Craftsmanship

Nicks MTO
Construction
Durability
Design

Amazing craftsmanship, especially for a pair of work boots. They feel like tanks.

Sole & heel

Leather SoleLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Comfort
Design

The leather sole has held up surprisingly well, probably have another 6 months or more left in them. I loved the added flexibility and comfort they added. They only downside side is the squeaking sound the make and they occasional slip

Dogger HeelWorn for less than a day, current heel
Traction
Durability

The only I would change if I reordered these boots is to get a full size logger heel in stead of the moderate dogger but that’s just purely aesthetic for me.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

I truly enjoyed wearing these boots to work everyday. They’ve been in some dank basements, cramped crawlspaces and dusty attics. They’ve been a pleasure to wear have done a great job of protecting my feet while looking classically stylish. Thanks Nick’s!

Written by KeganThunder
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