Nice video. Need more videos where people actually work in boots. Love that! I tried to order these, wait time was just too long for me. Went with the Whites Perry Select. Still have to wait ten weeks, but I just didn’t want to wait 6,7,8-10 months. The leather from Nicks that I wanted was out of stock, which was going to add time as well. Great review.
The Thorogood polyurethane Christy looking sole can be ordered separately . They are almost as soft as the Christy, but are much more durable and longer lasting . In fact, the sole actually outlasted my Thorogood boots themselves, because the canvas inner lining of the Thorogood boots tore loose; making them unwearable . I pretty much wasted my time keeping the leather on the Thorogood's in shape with Obenaufs, because an inner lining failure took them out .
You are right, I found that sole didn’t have as much traction as the Christy. They do last longer! And I had the same problem that’s why I went with nicks
You should def get a pair of nw boots from any major manufacturer. They are legit. I have a pair of JK forefronts. They have custom boots but also sell what they call, ready to ship boots. They are not actually ready to ship. They are made the exact same way as the custom boots but are more generic sizing. I.e you can get 3 different widths and any size length obv. If you need a custom upper, i.e., skinny instep or larger instep, I'd recommend a custom boot. They also have a newer line called the 300. Look just like the Forefronts, but are a couple hundred less. They are made well, not as good as the other boots. It's still better than almost every off the shelf boot or at least as good. I got the Bison Forefronts, and I have never seen leather with such amazing detail before. I highly recommend them if you are in a hurry. Nicks and franks take forever to get a pair made. Jk, even if you dont expedite the boots (I would say not to spend that money because they generally get right on them anyway), you will have them in a months time. I ordered mine on November 15th and received them on December 19th. Had I chosen quicker shipping option id of had them in a month or less. Very good work. Nick's is an amazing company. Most say Franks is the best right now if you're super serious and don't mind waiting.
@@todtalk3912 thank you for the tips, I have heard of the jk boots and only heard amazing things about them. Nicks do take forever to come in one big downside but it’s okay. I do want to invest in franks I’ve heard they make a true masterpiece!
First of all, thank you! You are a real blue collar worker who actually used his Nick's to do real work. Your feedback is phenomenal! Wow! Just wow! Real good video.
I just ordered them, they look good boots for solid ground work. I have whites smokejumpers for working in harsh conditions big fan so far, great boots.
Allot of folks hear nightmare stories about breaking in boots with the foot bleeding, giant blisters etc. But I find that if you got the right size, like it sounds you did it's never that bad.
Great review man, I appreciate the detail. I got wide feet, these have a spacious toe box ? I know they can do real wide boots which I like, just curious about the structure as far as toe comfort
Thank you! The toe structure is celastic. They have held up great and I haven’t had a problem with toe protection. I’d recommend it if your job doesn’t require a safety toe!
Im looking forward to a resole video. Def look into doing a double sole, where you get a christy sole sanded down a bit and they add a lug sole. Makes eemm JUICY and THICC..
Talking about the $600 price tag and being hesitant lol. I've had the nicks travelers in my cart 4 times then I go watch more videos and read more reddit . I seriously don't want a boot that doesn't last
Bending the boots in half is a bizarre test to show how good a boot is, if you are roofing or kneeling constantly you want the boots to bend at the toe. If you are bending the boot in half it doesn't mean much - you are just proving that you managed to bend a fiberglass, steel or leather shank inside the boot that is put in so you can be more stable on stairs and ladders, it doesn't make a boot necessarily bad or good.
The shank doesn't go down that far . The leather you see is the mid sole its thick. And inside the boot there is a another piece of leather just as thick . The 2 pieces are tough to bend. It very much means a superior quality product indeed. No synthetic insides.
If a boot has fiber glass or metal shank it's about 4 inches long. Under the arch. Not the length of the whole boot. A good 2 piece leather shank is probably around 6 inches long.
@@deanhawk6050 Yes, and the arch is in the middle of the boot, which is where the shank is, which is why trying to bend boots in half is a dumb test to show the quality of a boot.
I’m from New York, and I’d go with nicks because there still an American company whites is Japanese now, but made in America. But you can’t go wrong with either.
PNW any of them are 10 times better then Carolinas or Thorogood boots even Redwing because if a need a Safety toe boot in RW they are made in Vietnam and workmen ship is the worst I have seen
"thats a lot of dough if you actually work for your money"
Realest shit I heard in a minute
Nice video. Need more videos where people actually work in boots. Love that! I tried to order these, wait time was just too long for me. Went with the Whites Perry Select. Still have to wait ten weeks, but I just didn’t want to wait 6,7,8-10 months. The leather from Nicks that I wanted was out of stock, which was going to add time as well. Great review.
The Thorogood polyurethane Christy looking sole can be ordered separately . They are almost as soft as the Christy, but are much more durable and longer lasting . In fact, the sole actually outlasted my Thorogood boots themselves, because the canvas inner lining of the Thorogood boots tore loose; making them unwearable . I pretty much wasted my time keeping the leather on the Thorogood's in shape with Obenaufs, because an inner lining failure took them out .
You are right, I found that sole didn’t have as much traction as the Christy. They do last longer! And I had the same problem that’s why I went with nicks
You should def get a pair of nw boots from any major manufacturer.
They are legit.
I have a pair of JK forefronts. They have custom boots but also sell what they call, ready to ship boots. They are not actually ready to ship. They are made the exact same way as the custom boots but are more generic sizing. I.e you can get 3 different widths and any size length obv. If you need a custom upper, i.e., skinny instep or larger instep, I'd recommend a custom boot. They also have a newer line called the 300. Look just like the Forefronts, but are a couple hundred less. They are made well, not as good as the other boots. It's still better than almost every off the shelf boot or at least as good.
I got the Bison Forefronts, and I have never seen leather with such amazing detail before.
I highly recommend them if you are in a hurry. Nicks and franks take forever to get a pair made. Jk, even if you dont expedite the boots (I would say not to spend that money because they generally get right on them anyway), you will have them in a months time.
I ordered mine on November 15th and received them on December 19th. Had I chosen quicker shipping option id of had them in a month or less.
Very good work. Nick's is an amazing company. Most say Franks is the best right now if you're super serious and don't mind waiting.
@@todtalk3912 thank you for the tips, I have heard of the jk boots and only heard amazing things about them. Nicks do take forever to come in one big downside but it’s okay. I do want to invest in franks I’ve heard they make a true masterpiece!
Greetings! Please tell me where can I order separately Thorogood max wedge outsole.
Thanks 🙏
@@Salt999Frank’s boots are amazing. 12-16 weeks lead time also
First of all, thank you! You are a real blue collar worker who actually used his Nick's to do real work. Your feedback is phenomenal! Wow! Just wow! Real good video.
I just ordered them, they look good boots for solid ground work. I have whites smokejumpers for working in harsh conditions big fan so far, great boots.
Allot of folks hear nightmare stories about breaking in boots with the foot bleeding, giant blisters etc. But I find that if you got the right size, like it sounds you did it's never that bad.
I have heard those stories to, the size is one of the most important factors. it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be!
I have the same but not mock toe, I just find the wedge sole a bit slippery compared to a full heel.
He has the donut sole….krispy creme.
Im from England , i think i will get on to Nicks an seeif they will ship me a pair like yours. Thanks good video
Thanks for the update!
No problem glad you enjoyed!
I would love to see a video on an comparison of Nick's and White's, in the future
Great review man, I appreciate the detail. I got wide feet, these have a spacious toe box ? I know they can do real wide boots which I like, just curious about the structure as far as toe comfort
Thank you! The toe structure is celastic. They have held up great and I haven’t had a problem with toe protection. I’d recommend it if your job doesn’t require a safety toe!
Im looking forward to a resole video. Def look into doing a double sole, where you get a christy sole sanded down a bit and they add a lug sole. Makes eemm JUICY and THICC..
Red wing 10877 are the best i think work ,budget and good quality overall
well you can't get a safety toe work boot in that model made in USA they are offer in 2418 made in Vietnam only :(
A lot of them are now closer to $700
How much do they weigh?
Talking about the $600 price tag and being hesitant lol. I've had the nicks travelers in my cart 4 times then I go watch more videos and read more reddit . I seriously don't want a boot that doesn't last
What leather was used in the rebuild
Owow…! I like that CRISPY CREAM sole .. must be taste sweet like donuts ! 😜… just kidding bro ! Love your review, I got one for myself too.
Is this boot listed on their website as the “Moc Toe Wedge 8” - quick ship” ? Just want to make sure I’m checking out the right boots.
These are a custom order, mine are full rough out leather and a different sole
How was the Nick’s sizing compared to your Carolinas?
My nicks are a size 8.5 d my Carolinas are a 9 d. half size down
Bending the boots in half is a bizarre test to show how good a boot is, if you are roofing or kneeling constantly you want the boots to bend at the toe. If you are bending the boot in half it doesn't mean much - you are just proving that you managed to bend a fiberglass, steel or leather shank inside the boot that is put in so you can be more stable on stairs and ladders, it doesn't make a boot necessarily bad or good.
The shank doesn't go down that far . The leather you see is the mid sole its thick. And inside the boot there is a another piece of leather just as thick . The 2 pieces are tough to bend. It very much means a superior quality product indeed. No synthetic insides.
@@deanhawk6050 I don't know what you are talking about, the shank doesn't go down that far? The shank is in the middle of the boot.
If a boot has fiber glass or metal shank it's about 4 inches long. Under the arch. Not the length of the whole boot. A good 2 piece leather shank is probably around 6 inches long.
@@deanhawk6050 Yes, and the arch is in the middle of the boot, which is where the shank is, which is why trying to bend boots in half is a dumb test to show the quality of a boot.
Yo bro are u from Philly? I’m thinking about getting nicks or whites. Been rocking thorogoods for years.
I’m from New York, and I’d go with nicks because there still an American company whites is Japanese now, but made in America. But you can’t go wrong with either.
What kind of shirt is that? It's nice.
What leather did you get? And the last as well? Is safety toe or just soft toe?
Full rough out walnut, the HNW Moderate Arch and a Celtic toe
Should really put boot trees
Nicks recommends that you order a half size smaller than your normal size, is this right for you?
Yes a half size down
Kristie Kreme sole?
The sole is Vibram Christy 4014, I’ve always just called them Christy creams
Do you use shoetrees ?!
No I do not use them
Good info, Thanks
PNW any of them are 10 times better then Carolinas or Thorogood boots even Redwing because if a need a Safety toe boot in RW they are made in Vietnam and workmen ship is the worst I have seen
Make
What sizing did you go woth compared to your normal boot size
Half size down
Do your boots have Steel toe?? ??
Celsatic toe!
Great boots if you mske over $250,000 / YR