Nicks Handmade Boots
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Nicks Handmade Boots
Cost: 500 USD
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: About 1 month
I wore these boots for everything. Simplicity is my favorite part of the dome. Traveling, no need to pack shoes, already wearing the boots. Getting ready, boots are sitting where I took them off, it's great. I traveled and hiked on three continents, in rain shine and snow. I wore them for basically everything from dancing on NYE to conductingairborne OPs.
It has help up great, it is surprisingly supple and less stiff than other waxed flesh boots I have had. Break in was easy and fast, the boots were comfortable from day one and keep getting better. I didn't really have a break in process other than wearing the boots every day, but had no problems doing that. I cleaned the boots as necessary, usually just a quick brushing. When salt stains developed I would clean them with saddle soap and condition with Nick's conditioner.
It's a soft supple leather, I enjoyed the color change.
The fit is great, Nicks sizing instructions are spot on and the Thurman last is perfect for me.
As always Nick's craftsmanship is spot on.
Very comfortable soles, traction and flexibility is great. I usually wear crepe soles in a day to day boot, these picked up dirt and mud much more than I am used to but that's to be expected.