Reliably durable with thick leather and superb craftsmanship.
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Maker
Nicks Handmade Boots
Model
Ridgeline Hiking Boot
Leather
Last
US Men's Brannock: 9.5D
HNW Last: 9D
Plenty of space for my toes. Instep was tight when first getting on boots but once their in it was fine. Heel was very stiff at the start. Blisters on heels after 5 miles of walking/hiking.
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Nicks Handmade Boots
Order info
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: 7 months
More about this item
MTO 8in with Nickel Plated hardware.See background
Why did you choose this item?
Was looking for a heavy duty hiking boot to last me years and years. Im used to 8" boot for work and opted for 8" in these as opposed to the original 5" they come.
How did you determine your size?
Measured the feet at instep, ball and so forth and used the Nicks sizing chart to determine size. One foot is a little bigger but I went ahead and sized for smaller of the two.
What was the ordering process?
Ordering was easy. Ended up waiting 6 months for them. I changed leather because of a shortage of the Walnut towards the end. Then, that leather had a shortage long enough that the original Walnut is wanted was available again so I switched back. Probably close to 2 month delay because of that.
Use & wear
Mainly use these for backpacking, hiking, and camping trips.
Leather
This leather has proven to be very durable and sturdy. Compared to the work leather of other brands that I've used for wildland firefighting, this leather out classes them. It's a soft toe and yet after numerous miles with them they haven't really fell flat like other leathers would. Has retained its shape very well. Not afraid to beat this leather up. That said, it is gnarly to break them in. Because they are so thick it takes time to conform the leather. The heel area was a problem for me as the leather not creasing well at first let my heel slip and cause blisters.
