Reviews
Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.
Rust Kangaroo leather fit like glove from day one and gained unique character over time
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Incas Rust KangarooBy AGold • April 7, 2024"Everyday wear. This boot was very versatile. I could dress up for work (business casual), travel, take hikes in the woods. Held up well in rain, snow too. Note that it is a thin leather so did not provide a lot of warmth on colder days (thick socks required). Wore literally every day...."Read the full review
Great value, no frills, but it earns its resilience in the name.
Thursday Captain in Tobacco Rugged & ResilientBy Nath • April 6, 2024"I’ve worn this as a rugged city boot to work in a big tech setting, walked through the streets of Boston and New York City, hiked a few short trails, but mostly working in our yard clearing debris and fallen tree limbs resulting from several wet, wind, and sometimes snowy storms...."Read the full review
NICKS - The beginning of a great adventure!
Nicks DomePro in Wickett & Craig Tan English BridleBy alain.sauve • April 6, 2024"Whether trekking through the woods, riding my Harley, snowshoeing, or navigating city streets, my Nicks quickly became an essential part of my daily wardrobe. I literally wore these babies every day since last October. The attention to detail in the design and construction became evident as I experienced firsthand the quality and durability of these handcrafted boots.
The break-in process was surprisingly smooth and comfortable. Despite the sturdy construction, the boots seemed to mold to my feet with each wear, providing support and durability without sacrificing comfort...."Read the full review
They’re good city boots.
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy benjfriedrich • April 6, 2024"These boots have had a pretty easy life. They have been my city boots, and Chicago had a mild winter. To the office, to the store, maybe to a bar or too. Took them back to the farmstead in Iowa once or twice, but I’ve got other boots for real work...."Read the full review
Overall, these have been served me well for their intended purpose aside from the last and my feet
Nicks MTO in Horween Orange PredatorBy ImaGoat • April 6, 2024"Almost exclusively used during my work in a refinery 5 days a week. I let them rest on weekends. Lots of climbing around in the pipe racks, going up and down ladders and stairs, etc...."Read the full review
These live up to the hype
Nicks BuilderPro in Seidel 1964 Tan RoughoutBy SirBasilStagHare • April 6, 2024"These have mostly been worn for work which is indoor finish construction work. And then doing yardwork at home...."Read the full review
A delightful boot in a surprisingly-robust leather.
Sagara Cordmaster in Conceria Cloe Superlux HorsebuttBy morosoleatherworks • April 6, 2024"These have been my main pair of footwear since the dome began, and they were worn more-or-less every day. What that means in my life, though, is some days they only got the couple miles and hour on the feet of a dog walk in. So they didn't get nearly as much use as some of the other pairs in the Dome. The biggest challenge they faced was in the first week, in fact, when I wore them hiking in the Grand Canyon. They more than proved their mettle there, and though I wouldn't recommend quite so aggressive a break-in, from that moment on they've been extremely comfortable...."Read the full review
Finally a good fit.
White's Bounty Hunter in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy meangiant • April 6, 2024"These got less miles on them than expected due to some health issues. But they still got a lot of wear and did a great job making it through a buffalo winter. They saw some hiking, shoveling, walking around the city, a lot of salt and time in the office...."Read the full review
Most comfortable indoor work boots I’ve ever had
Nicks Traveler in Horween Orange PredatorBy blytle • April 6, 2024"Went to work in a machine shop everyday. I also wore them on a few hikes, and they’re so comfortable on concreted they’re what I reached for attending museums and the zoo and things...."Read the full review
Great boot at a great value crafted by great people in a great company with great customer service.
Jim Green African Ranger Barefoot Boot in Fudge Crazy HorseBy Willow • April 6, 2024"As a foreword, I have never worked in this pair.
I wore these to do everything in my life, from light hiking to walking in extreme weathers of wet, hot, humid and dry (Australia, baby) and they held up fairly well.
Given that the stitching and midsole are waxed when received, these keep everything below the ankle fairly dry in rain and puddles.
Sand, dirt and small rocks stay out for the most part, and they wouldn't be able to get in at all had I gotten my right size.
Extremely comfortable for everyday use and very (surprisingly) light...."Read the full review
A classic heritage boot that is tougher than expected and a veg tan leather that refuses to submit.
White's Semi-Dress in Wickett & Craig Tan Oiled LatigoBy UglyJoe • April 6, 2024"These have been my everyday boot, in the sense that they have been used in every aspect of my life. I teach in the sciences, so they have seen office wear, wear in the laboratory as well as in the classroom. I attempt to have 10 000 steps daily, and I’m blessed to live in a location with lots of outdoor trails, so they have seen many miles of hiking. I’ve also used them for working around the house, gardening, and yard care. The boots clean up with a little brushing so well that I can still easily dress them up for more formal occasions in trousers and dress shirts. These are little perfect all-arounders!
We had a mild winter this year, so I didn’t get to test these in very wet, snowy, or icy conditions as I would have liked. Other than that, they have risen to every challenge I could throw at them.
I wore these nearly 8 hours a day on average for 133 days, just under 75% of possible days in the Dome. I took 934,000 steps, constituting 342 miles walked...."Read the full review
My grail boots!
Rolling Dub Trio Coupen in Hand Dyed Black Italian HorsebuttBy Nonbread • April 6, 2024"I've basically worn these everywhere since I picked them up. Initially I wanted to baby them, but the horsebutt just looks so good with patina...."Read the full review
Back to the Dome in Sagara Cordmasters
Sagara Cordmaster in Maryam Toscanello HorsebuttBy offwandered • April 6, 2024"I’ve been wearing them everywhere I go!
Dominantly, that’s about 40hrs a week at the shop. Everything from glueing to trimming on customer’s shoes (standing), to altering leather garments (sitting while sewing), and maintaining all of our machines (crawling around!).
Beyond work, I’ve been wearing them on walks, errands, seeing family and friends and driving (but just the left boot for that! 😅).
Vancouver had an uncharacteristically dry winter season. It felt especially noticeable this year as we have a constant visual reminder (as we can see the ski hills from the city). Beyond the rain, my pair hasn’t seen any snow yet! This felt like a stark contrast from my first year competing (y1), where my boots saw a lot of inclement conditions!
Finally, I’ve found them unbearably warm with any slightly thicker socks, but I’m on my feet and moving most of the day...."Read the full review
Duckfeet in the shop.
Duckfeet Sjaelland in Terracare BrownBy tpm636 • April 6, 2024"Spent a ton of time in the shop with them...."Read the full review
