Reacquaintance with an old friend in the Preworn Division
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Maker
Nicks Handmade Boots
Model
Urban Logger
Leather
Last
US Men's Brannock: 8.5EEE
HNW Last: 8EE
Good once broken in, a bit tight across the top of the midfoot.
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Nicks Handmade Boots
More about this item
MTO. Moderate logger heel, HNW, 8 inch shaftSee background
Why did you choose this item?
These were my first high quality boot. I was looking for something that fit my fat wide feet and was sturdy. These fit the bill great!
How did you determine your size?
Half down from brannock at an EE. These fit well but not perfectly because my high arches call for additional volume. Over time, I think my brannock started at between EE and EEE, and is now solidly EEE.
What was the ordering process?
Great experience for a first order, made me a repeat customer.
Use & wear
I have worn these boots in the office and warehouse, for yardwork, camping, backpacking, and some traveling. They have seen snow, leaves, and river crossings.
Leather
Being the preworn category these did not change a ton. There is more nap poking through in some spots and one toe is rolling just a kittle more. The crocking definitely increased. Other than frequent brushing, I did hit them once with Bick 4 in the past 6 months.
Fit
Half down from Brannock is the right answer here. These were my first nice boots and I got an EE, I would have gone up a width if I was doing it again now, because I have learned more about my foot size in this last.
Craftsmanship
These have held up really well in the almost 5 years that I have owned them. No change during the preworn dome over the past 6 months.
Sole & heel
Extremely durable. The heel cap is trending toward replacement, but hard to complain after a year of dedicated wear and otherwise being in the weekly rotation.
Final thoughts
For me, the preworn dome category sounded like a great way to reconnect with my trusty first pair, and it did not disappoint. I had a great time getting reacquainted with this pair and remembering why they sent me down the rabbit hole of boots. They chance to dome a matching new belt was icing on the cake
