In need of a second layer of skin?! BUY Acorn Cypress!!

DocLinemanabout 3 hours ago
Nicks Ranger MTOHorween Acorn Cypress

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Model

Ranger MTO

Leather

Last

55 Last

US Men's Brannock: 103

55 Last: 10E

This last is my absolute favorite.

Sole

Heel

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Order info

Cost: 709 USD

Availability: Limited Edition

Lead Time: 3 months

More about this item

Moc Toe for the Win!!

Use & wear

Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Snow
Extreme Conditions

At the end of every work day I switched to this pair. As I’m reflecting on the past 6 months I can’t recall a true break in. This pair went from new to slipper status in a merely 2-3 weeks. The vast majority of its wear has been in a not performative manner., as I wanted to respect the non working category. Being how life throws us lemons, I made lemonade on the occasional weekend. I’ve walked miles upon miles through the woods with my kids, built a horse stable for the new pasture I put in.

Leather

Horween Acorn Cypress
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Breathability
Color Change

Acorn cypress started with a yellow hue and through wear it’s darker like rust. It’s become like second skin once tied onto the foot. The wrinkles and rolls have become my favorite aspect to its aging process. The darker rusty notes start showing while still maintaining the preadolescent acorn color tones. As much as I say this pair or that pair is the most comfortable that’s a falsehood in comparison to this pair. Cypress has shown me that it’s capable of some of the toughest task, while allowing for your feet to breathe comfortably. The care for this pair has been just as loved as all my others. After every wear I brush with a horse hair brush. Since I didn’t do anything aggressive in this pair, that’s all that’s been needed for the majority of the time.

Fit

55 Last: 10EUS Men's Brannock: 103
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

55 last I notice has minimum toe box room, yet that claim has been rendered false, in my opinion, if you have a Moc toe. The MocToe opens the toe box up ever so slightly allowing for more space vertically and horizontally. I went with my traditional size and it’s perfection. If you’re looking for a boot that you can look good at the store, yet fix a service repair Acorn Cypress is a must.

Craftsmanship

Nicks Ranger MTO
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Hardware

I designed this pair to provide me with the long craved Moc toe; with an arch that fits my body. I kept it simple and clean with my hardware. When it comes to durability I would wear this pair for any occasion or task. The construction is top notch and superior to anything I’ve ever owned.

Sole & heel

Vibram 700 Tygum V-Bar Full Sole Black6 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort

The Vbar has been a game changer for my life style. I can walk out to the barn to feed the animals and I don’t have to worry about tracking dirt or debris as I go. At around 4 months of wearing this pair started to obtain a squeak with every step. This became obnoxious but through time and wear the squeak subsided. From walking on ice to walking on black top I had traction to do anything.

Vibram 700 Heel BlackWorn for 6 months, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort

Strong and durable. The life line of this heel cap is fantastic as I feel I can’t my moneys worth in time and wear before it needs a new heel pad or repair.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

After this journey I can honestly say this is the most comfortable pair I own. The skin like nature of the cypress leather and the comfort of a hand made boot is the perfect combination. Nicks did a fantastic job on building this pair. The craftsmanship is truly unmatched in my opinion. If you want a leather that breaths, is beautiful, durable to conquer house tasks while looking superb; a 55 last Moc Toe in a Cypress leather is a MUST have.

Written by DocLineman
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