Up 1/2 size to a 14. Due to a 14.5 HTB Brannock. May 14 HTT, 13.5 Nicks size put the boot arch slightly behind my foot arch. Corrected that with this pair and find the fit more natural.

Sole

Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole

Heel

Logger

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Nicks Handmade Boots

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Order info

Cost: 614 USD

Availability: Stock Model

Lead Time: 28 days

More about this item

Purchased during the Slip Sole Shortage of ‘26. Incredible turnaround time for a non-stocked size boot.

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Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Stock Model

Style

Workplace Needs

Formal Occasions

Nick’s Handmade Boots are heavy. In a good way. Solid all Leather construction. But the restrictions and added weight of 10” boots is excessive for a non-construction site job. Wanted a boot that could put in the work. But not look out of place in casual settings.

How did you determine your size?

11067 Last: 14A: 14B

Brannock Measurements

Foot Tracing

Circumferential Measurements

Compared to Other Lasts

Online Guide

I have previously chosen a Nicks size 13.5. My HTT Brannock of 14 and Nicks sizing guide looked right. But the boot arch felt a bit too far back. With my foot being a 14.5 HTB, I ordered these is a 14. The arch and fit are much more natural.

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from Nicks Handmade BootsTotal cost: 614 USD Lead time: 28 days

Online Store

28 Days from order to on feet is unheard of for Nicks Boots. A fire at the Vibram factory delayed Nicks shipment of rubber slip soles. They were not able to build Loggers boots, or any boot needing a Lug outsole. They offered a Quick Ship Sale on V-Bar & Mini-Lug outsole Heritage boots, to keep their production line running full. Minimal choices. No custom options. No price discount. But lightning fast delivery. As first stated; 28 days! For perfectly constructed handmade boots.

Use & wear

Leisure

The break in started on the 1st day after receipt. MaxSupport Black will take awhile. The Palisade with its single piece backstay isn’t as locked in as a standard heelcup & backstay. But, there is no noticeable slip.

Leather

Seidel MaxSupport Black

Break-In

New and stiff. As expected and no bite. I know how great and supportive this leather can be. It’s just not there yet.

Fit

11067 Last: 14A: 14B

Comfort

Arch

Toe Box

Length Feels Right

Volume Feels Right

Ball Feels Right

Satisfied with the Fit

A 1/2 size bump up from my last Nicks pair. Tall toe is stating it mildly. Very prominent next to my 55 Last Nicks pair. The arch support feel natural when I sized up to a Nicks 14, with my 14.5 HTB Brannock.

Craftsmanship

Nicks Palisade

Design

Construction

Finishing

Stitching

Clicking

For a boot delivered in 28 days. No shortcuts found. Tight stitching. Great lines. Nothing out of place. Out of all my Nicks; this pair has the best fit-n-finish of them all. Impressive for a 28 day delivery.

Sole & heel

Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole6 days, current sole

Comfort

Traction

The Palisade is made with a V-Bar in stock form. The 430 Mini-Lug was an option. I find the mini-lug to be more flexible than the V-bar and have the right amount of tread for daily wear, while still being more than enough for the unexpected job or work needs.

LoggerWorn for 6 days, current heel

Design

The logger heel is the OG look of PNW Boots.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

Knowing that these are better sized for my foot is comforting. Arch placement is perfect and having the right amount of extra length in the toebox to accommodate ’toe curl’. I look forwards to this break in and the years to come after.

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