From farm to factory

robrules10 days ago
Nicks Packer1964 Monarch
Timeline photo 1
Worn 5 months
Timeline photo 2
Worn 4 months
Timeline photo 3
Worn 3 months
Timeline photo 4
Worn 2 months
Timeline photo 5
Worn about 1 month
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Worn 2 days

Maker

Nicks Handmade Boots

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Model

Packer

Leather

Last

55 Last

US Men's Brannock: 10D

55 Last: 9.5EE

Wears broad (normally a D)

Sole

Heel

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Order info

Cost: 535 USD

Availability: Stock Model

Lead Time: 7 days

More about this item

This boot was a second off their web site. Small cut I bet you will never find it!

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Travel
Leisure
Hot Temperatures
Dry Climate

Worn them every second day for the competition. Over 6 countries and 30 flights. Worn them in Board Rooms, worn them on farms. Never felt out of place (and didn’t care is they were). Through an Australian summer with heat up to 110f.

Leather

1964 Monarch

The leather darkened with use. Constant brushing gave them a shine. Most scrapes and scratches brushed out but it added to the patina. The break-in was pretty easy and the comfort constantly got better. Despite wearing in heat, the leather breathed and I was never uncomfortable. The boots were indestructible.

Fit

55 Last: 9.5EEUS Men's Brannock: 10D
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Socks
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Last is perfect for my feet. The arch support lets me walk all day. Depending on if I was flying (feet swelling) I wore compression socks, otherwise boot socks. The toe box was a little tight being a pointed toe from Nicks. But I offset this by getting a wider boot than

Craftsmanship

Nicks Packer

The design is great. The pointed toe box gave it a dress feel. The heavy construction makes it fit for anything. Clicking was not perfect with some loose leather on the left boot, but that added to the character.

Sole & heel

Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole5 months, current sole

Sole is wearing evenly, is durable and comfortable

Vibram 430Worn for 5 months, current heel

My favourite

Final thoughts

They say these can’t be worn as a dress boot, they say you can’t travel with a 10 inch lace up boot, they say it’s too hot to wear in summer. I trust I have proved this wrong. These boots I will proudly wear for years and highly recommend them.

Written by robrules
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