A good introduction to my feet’s best friends

chippybenApril 6, 2026
  • Nicks StriderSpokane Honey Smooth/ Waxed Flesh
  • Timeline photo 1
    Worn 5 months
    Timeline photo 2
    Worn 4 months
    Timeline photo 3
    Worn 3 months
    Timeline photo 4
    Worn 2 months
    Timeline photo 5
    Worn about 1 month
    Timeline photo 6
    Worn 2 days

    Maker

    Nicks Handmade Boots

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    Model

    Strider

    Leather

    Last

    Unknown Last

    US Men's Brannock: 12E

    Unknown Last: 11.5EE

    Sole

    Purchased from

    Nicks Handmade Boots

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    Order info

    Lead Time: 7 months

    Use & wear

    Physical Work
    Outdoor Activities
    Wet Conditions
    Extreme Conditions
    Cold Temperatures

    Regular, heavy use ranging from earthwork, forming, carpentry to walking to the park. Lots of gravel, dirt, and water through pnw wintertime. The only breaks in wear were on days they had been soaked through.

    Leather

    Spokane Honey Smooth/ Waxed Flesh
    Patina Process
    Durability
    Color Change

    Beautifully. Regular brushing, occasional spot cleaning with wet rag, first time adding wax as the nap started to raise. Feels like it’s just warming up.

    Fit

    Unknown Last: 11.5EEUS Men's Brannock: 12E
    Arch
    Toe Box
    Heel
    Length Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Satisfied with the Fit
    Too Much Volume

    Wide toe box, zero drop last. I will go with a heel-free sole in the future, but I do like the look and softness of the honey sole

    Craftsmanship

    Nicks Strider
    Construction
    Finishing
    Durability
    Stitching

    Immaculate stitching, finishing, leather choices. Leather is right where I want it to be, between pliability and stiffness. Feels like I won’t have any problem for many years.

    Sole & heel

    Durability
    Traction
    Comfort

    Looks great, reasonably soft while keeping great shape, and excellent traction on a variety of surfaces

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend

    Thrilled to be wearing these boots. While I do appreciate the arch support and heel stack of pnw boots, I also like barefoot shoes, and these fit neatly in the middle. A highly durable, robust construction, in a more flexible package. Glad Nicks started this line.

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