Typically I hike 15 to 20 miles per week in them. I also work at a pizza shop, so they get stuff spilled on them regularly
It shows wear much more easily than bison leather and is stiffer than bison leather ( I also have a pair of bison builder pros). I will probably clean and condition them after about a month of wear. Even in the first week of wear the vamp and counter are darker
To start out, the arch feels a bit high and the toe feels narrow, but it is flattening and widening nicely
The design and construction are good, but there are two noticeable misplaced stitch lines
Traction and comfort seem similar to the v100 I have not tested them long enough yet to know how they hold up over time
The traction is not the best because of how dense and shallow the lug pattern is, but it is not bad either. I do not know about durability yet
My only previous experience with boots have been black boots, so I am getting used to how quickly the 1964 monarch leather patinas. I would recommend Nick's boots to anyone who needs a good pair of work boots