A Great Boot
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Maker
Nicks Handmade Boots
Model
StationMaster
Leather
Last
US Men's Brannock: 12D
55 Last: 11.5D
It’s a looser fitting boot but not loose enough to warrant sizing down in either length or width. It does have heel slip but If you have worn pull of boots such as Chelsea’s, cowboy boots, wellingtons etc., then it’s no worse than any of those. I could still run in them ( and I have).
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Nicks Handmade Boots
Order info
Cost: 904 USD
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: 7 months
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Why did you choose this item?
I like a pull on style boot.
How did you determine your size?
I went with a combination and Nick’s customer service guidance as well as messaging on the Nick’s subreddit
What was the ordering process?
It was a very easy process to order online with plenty of options to choose from.
Use & wear
I have worn these boots in every condition and they performed flawlessly
Leather
The break in was really easy as they were comfortable right out of the box. Shifting while driving was kind of rough for the first 2 weeks because the leather was fairly stiff around the ankle and calf. I thought the leather was a little bright at first but you have to trust the process and oh boy did they patina well.
Fit
The length and width was perfect but there is a decent amount of heel slip. So I order a set of leather insoles right from nicks and they alleviated a lot of the volume and the heel slip was reduced to a more comfortable level.
Craftsmanship
Everything about the construction of this boot was spot on. Nicks does a great job with their products.
Sole & heel
A lot of people hate on the 430 sole for being too hard but with that it doesn’t have premature wear from being too soft. I think the 430 sole is an overall great sole for me. It has great traction for what it is and with the added insole they are more comfortable.
The block heel is a personal preference that I like although I would try a dogger heel
Final thoughts
Overall Nicks puts out an excellent product of extremely high quality and I probably will order another set of Stationmasters in another leather.
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