What leather is showcased in this beautiful pair of Howards? Is that the 1964 Walnut or Max Support Walnut... or something else? BTW, I can't get enough of these Nick's build videos!
That eyelet machine is terrifying. It seems like a good way to get a hole punched right tgrough your finger before you even have the time to realize it. Good thing your employees are so professional and careful.
I’m pretty sure those machines that stitch, cut, punch holes etc would happily do the same to your fingers if they got in there. You’d want to have adequate rest breaks to stay focused and alert.
I would have thought that the exposed stitching on the tread of the soles (as with all their boots) would be the first thing to wear out as soon as you start walking in these boots?
The exposed portion does. But I believe the way it is sewn locks every stitch in to the sole. So the exposed portion wearing with walking doesn't affect the portion holding the outsole to the midsole.
i have a pair of danners i attached a piece of tire to the bottoms, as long as i keep the upper part of the boot in good shape, i highly doubt ill ever wear the new soles out
31 weeks and 2 days...still no boots. Promised a 10% discount for my troubles, still no discount. From Grant " hands on 3 hours per boot" plus soak/dry time. So 3 days tops...? 16- 20 week lead time turned to 16- 24. But 31 weeks?? Ridiculous. So much more to say.
There are grooving machines that could cut a channel for the stitches, but they're generally not big enough for these lug type soles. Beside that, it's a chain stitch. As long as the upper stitch is in place, the stitch will not lose its strength.
The previous commentor beat me to it. The exposed stitch can wear out with walking and it won't affect the stitching holding the sole in place. That's in addition to the glue and the screws on top of that.
@@Totemparadox my wife’s job often requires her to search for and rescue people missing in forests so we go on very long weekly hikes. She has over 10 pairs of different hiking boots made by tactical and outdoor companies. Her favorite and go to boot has been her Nick’s ever since she got them.
I'm so confused about all the nails and screws in these things, seems like there's a bunch of them directly under the soles of your feet, like if you drop off a truck and mash your feet, a nail would stab you.
The screws aren't long enough to actually reach the insole and when the nails get driven they hit a piece of metal and are flattened. it's smooth as can be on the inside once they're finished
@@sumityadav2177 Not really, when the bottom of the sole stitch wears out there's still the the vertical part of the stitch. The thread is very hardy and acts almost like a peg when the bottom has worn out. Also the glue and screws are more than enough to hold it on as is
@@steakmann So after the exposed stitching on the outside of the sole has worn away, the only thing holding the sole on is the glue; glue has a tendency to split open after a short while!
@@redblade8160 Brother let me tell you not this glue. I work in bottoming and once that glue has set and you put the sole on, there's no way you're ripping it off. It takes an immense amount of force and plenty of rebuilds come through where the stitching and screws have been worn through but the sole still holds on.
My combat boots from decades ago were leather with direct injection moulded soles. Been through countless river crossings. Still in great shape today. Don't know about stitching and gluing soles though... fingers crossed!
What leather is showcased in this beautiful pair of Howards? Is that the 1964 Walnut or Max Support Walnut... or something else? BTW, I can't get enough of these Nick's build videos!
Looks like 1964 brown. Walnut is much more darker.
Been waiting for this video, these are the model I want!
Amazing. Never wanted a boot so much. Going to order a pair. Thank you!
Now i understand why its $600.
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Wish Nick’s gave free boots to guys like me named Nick! lol or I’d settle for more ready to ship options in size 11C. I check everyday!!
That eyelet machine is terrifying. It seems like a good way to get a hole punched right tgrough your finger before you even have the time to realize it. Good thing your employees are so professional and careful.
Nicks slogan:
Anything you can do, we can do better💪🏼
Always interesting to see how your boots are made.
Интересно, а почему шов на подошве не утапливается, протрутся ведь нитки?
If you cut groove in sole it could start braking off. Thread will break at bottom but it will nut pull out, and they use screw anyway
I’m pretty sure those machines that stitch, cut, punch holes etc would happily do the same to your fingers if they got in there. You’d want to have adequate rest breaks to stay focused and alert.
ABS. awesom, perfect and bestest, bravo, respect from old BG.
Really want to get a pair, but its the duty and custom fees in the UK. :-(
The best handmade shoes/boots in the world come from the UK... can't find anything?
@@gncc600 I have 2 pairs of made in England Doc Martens, plus a pair of Sol of Air. These just looked different. 🦶
@@gncc600 Any in this caliber?
I would have thought that the exposed stitching on the tread of the soles (as with all their boots) would be the first thing to wear out as soon as you start walking in these boots?
It is, but it's not an issue..
The stitching is a redundancy.
Still more than just glue, which is what cheaper boot manufacturers do.
@@alexanderjamieson7971
"Still more than just glue, which is what cheaper boot manufacturers do"; so they don't use UHU?
The exposed portion does. But I believe the way it is sewn locks every stitch in to the sole. So the exposed portion wearing with walking doesn't affect the portion holding the outsole to the midsole.
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i have a pair of danners i attached a piece of tire to the bottoms, as long as i keep the upper part of the boot in good shape, i highly doubt ill ever wear the new soles out
Eat your heart out Timberland!
Timberland doesn't charge $600.
Gotta have good hand to eye coordination. Focus. Super product.
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Nice
31 weeks and 2 days...still no boots. Promised a 10% discount for my troubles, still no discount. From Grant " hands on 3 hours per boot" plus soak/dry time. So 3 days tops...? 16- 20 week lead time turned to 16- 24. But 31 weeks?? Ridiculous. So much more to say.
hopefully u got ur boots and were happy
@taborgreat I did receive the boots and am more than happy with them. Ordered a different pair as well and now I know what to expect for wait times!
Those particular boots are outstanding!
What is 'skiving'?
"Leather skiving, also called shaving or splitting, is the process where leather is run through a machine that reduces thickness."
"Skiving" means to do no work!
Awesome construction once again
How much for a pair adventure boot like this
Around $600 Mas iphone.
Looks amazing
Great looking boots!
Which one of these guys is Nick?
The cameraman.
Adventure boots? Can these be made with composite toe?
No
yes... custom builds are available.
Maravilhoso !
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That is a really good looking pair of boots. You have my attention Nicks.
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Love the steelers shirt.
Steelers not looking good today.
How to purchase
Their website.
Famous Car decorates
With money!
Are they comfortable?
Yes
Not for a very long time.
Why are the stitches (the sole) directly exposed to wear ?
There are grooving machines that could cut a channel for the stitches, but they're generally not big enough for these lug type soles. Beside that, it's a chain stitch. As long as the upper stitch is in place, the stitch will not lose its strength.
The previous commentor beat me to it. The exposed stitch can wear out with walking and it won't affect the stitching holding the sole in place. That's in addition to the glue and the screws on top of that.
For $500+ these boots seem rushed and straight hacked together…. Video just saved me some money, thanks.
I know it can't be helped, but it's a shame that there is so much surrounding leather wastage when cutting out the shapes.
Good looking boots, no doubt. Not sure about these being great hiking/desert boots though.
Why not?
@@Totemparadox bc it’s TH-cam. The place where everyone is an expert
@@Totemparadox my wife’s job often requires her to search for and rescue people missing in forests so we go on very long weekly hikes. She has over 10 pairs of different hiking boots made by tactical and outdoor companies. Her favorite and go to boot has been her Nick’s ever since she got them.
@Bad Wolf MMA which model of Nick's boots does she wear?
Machine made , hand assembled. Nice boots
Wrong.
Lord knows I want a pair but shelling $600 all at once in these times is difficult thanks to Brandon.
I'm so confused about all the nails and screws in these things, seems like there's a bunch of them directly under the soles of your feet, like if you drop off a truck and mash your feet, a nail would stab you.
The screws aren't long enough to actually reach the insole and when the nails get driven they hit a piece of metal and are flattened. it's smooth as can be on the inside once they're finished
@@sumityadav2177 Not really, when the bottom of the sole stitch wears out there's still the the vertical part of the stitch. The thread is very hardy and acts almost like a peg when the bottom has worn out. Also the glue and screws are more than enough to hold it on as is
@@sumityadav2177 "Horrible" Says the person who doesn't know the first thing about boot making. Stay in your lane.
@@steakmann
So after the exposed stitching on the outside of the sole has worn away, the only thing holding the sole on is the glue; glue has a tendency to split open after a short while!
@@redblade8160 Brother let me tell you not this glue. I work in bottoming and once that glue has set and you put the sole on, there's no way you're ripping it off. It takes an immense amount of force and plenty of rebuilds come through where the stitching and screws have been worn through but the sole still holds on.
My combat boots from decades ago were leather with direct injection moulded soles. Been through countless river crossings. Still in great shape today. Don't know about stitching and gluing soles though... fingers crossed!
These won't fail I'll tell you that.
lol, stitching and gluing, you mean how boots have been made for hundreds of years and how all the best boots in the world are made.
Speaking from my own experience: The soles will wear away before they come apart.
Maybe they make them different in North Korean for the military when you were there.
The stitching or gluing alone would be sufficient, let alone the two together. On top of that the sole is screwed to the boot....
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