The support they provide is incredible

ClemmachApril 5, 2026
  • Nicks RobertHorween Ember Waxed Flesh
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    Worn 6 months
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    Worn 5 months
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    Worn 5 months
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    Worn 3 months
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    Worn 3 months
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    Worn about 1 month
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    Worn less than a day

    Maker

    Nicks Handmade Boots

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    Model

    Robert

    Leather

    Last

    55 Last

    US Men's Brannock: 8.5EE

    55 Last: 8EE

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    Nicks Handmade Boots

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    Use & wear

    Outdoor Activities
    Wet Conditions

    I work in retail so I stand on my feet all day . I walk to work, walk the dog. Paved street 5 days a week Woods and coastal path on the weekends Fall/Winter is quite rainy in Brittany (all year round really but the dome doesn’t care about Spring/Summer 😬)

    Leather

    Horween Ember Waxed Flesh
    Care Routine
    Patina Process
    Break-In
    Color Change

    Brought a pair of already broken in boots on day 1 just in case, never had to use them Pressure above the junction of my left toes for a couple of weeks (same as every pair of shoes I’ve broken in so far) Shoe trees, brush them to keep them clean for work I knew as I was ordering them that Ember wouldn’t be the most spectacular contrasting color but the color is so good

    Fit

    55 Last: 8EEUS Men's Brannock: 8.5EE
    Comfort
    Toe Box
    Instep
    Length Feels Right
    Volume Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Satisfied with the Fit

    Support is incredible, I have a high arch so I pretty much don’t feel the arch support under my feet but it’s the first time I feel the inside of my arch being a bit supported. Length is fine but I feel the front of my 3rd left toe touching, I’ll consider the Thurman 55 for my next pair.

    Craftsmanship

    Nicks Robert
    Design
    Construction

    Love the design, soft toe make for a fairly slim profile. They feel indestructible

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend

    I’ll get a second pair in the future (and I’ll definitely try the Thurman last)

    Written by Clemmach
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