Nice boots, will take punishment

ninjaginover 1 year ago
Nicks Work ChelseaSeidel 1964 Brown
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Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Office Work
Wet Conditions
Snow

I wore them all over the place in all conditions

Leather

Seidel 1964 Brown
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Color Change

Really really nice. Only conditioned them once. Brushed them occasionally. Break in wasn't that bad. Developed some nice fades and discoloration in the places where my feet abuse boots. They broke in after about 20-25 hours.

Fit

Arch
Toe Box
Ball Feels Right
Toes Too Roomy
Too Much Volume
Not Satisfied with the Fit

The fit is too loose. I should have dropped down to a smaller size. Didn't realize it until they were broken in. So, the heel slipped too much, but the arch and toe box were fine.

Craftsmanship

Nicks Work Chelsea
Lining

All good. I wished that I had picked block heels, but they are lovely boots. I sorta wish they were calf lined so they would be easier to get on and off.

Sole & heel

Durability
Traction
Design
Comfort

I like this sole. I have it on a few pairs of boots. It wears well and isn't overly hard.

Final thoughts

Other

I like Nick's boots. I think I need to get a pair that has a shorter heel. Because I couldn't wear the left boot because of an Achilles injury, the wear and break-in was uneven and hard to tolerate for a couple months. They were very stiff in the soles and could probably do with one less layer of leather without compromising anything. Love the 1964 leather!

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