Got a pair of Nicks with the (4) row toe cap a few pairs back. Love the toe cap for structure compared to a celastic toe. Interesting Nicks doesn't stich the Honey Vibram soles but they stich 430 mini Vib and V700.
Quite interesting, as far as my small knowledge, I heard back then that they glue the soles, which I have a few boots glue and non-stitch due to the thickness of the lugs sole plus leather the machine make a lot of effort and is so hard that the better is just to glue the lugs sole.
I wouldn’t recommend removing the buckle. Leather both shrinks and stretches. Leather might shrink 10% in the areas where your feet isn’t constantly stretching it. Because you have had the buckle done up in the past I would suggest this has taken the pressure off the leather of the upper and allowed the upper to shrink. I would worry if you remove the buckle then the leather might stretch again now the stress is applied to it. I could be wrong but if that lovely pair of boots were mine I wouldn’t risk it.
Great Boots content Brother!!! i have officially run out of patience with Nicks as of late; that sayed i still love their boots... not pleased with their decision to eliminate the BlakeStitch in their product from now on. Mine next pair will come from Frank's and i am leaning towards the Natural Dublin leather. Blessings and Abundance upon You and Your LovedOnes Manny!
Hey Chris!!! 👋 really appreciate your comments brother. I'm happy with my Whites hybrid welt stitch and Nicks blake too. I understand you completely, I don't own Franks but the guys(Nicks/Franks) came from the same trunk (whites) so I know they should have exactly same quality, I assume they will do the welt goodyear stitching which will last decades man, so happy for you. Send me pictures brother!!! I'm a pro boot guy regardless of the brands. Like I say "do love not war".
Merry Christmas, Manny! Very nice post and pleasant surprise to find it tonight. I like the way the soft toe looks on your Renegades, gorgeous boots. Thanks for posting. It's been cold (5 in the mornings and around 30 in the afternoon) and snowy here so I haven't been wearing my Overlanders this week, going with the 12" Redwing Irish Setter Elk Hunters...much warmer and waterproof. :-) I'll send you a pic from a couple of days ago. Happy New Years, too. Looking forward to seeing your surprise you mentioned!
Hey Manny! Those Renegades are looking sick my man. I’m trying to decide what Nicks to buy next HAHA. I think I’m going to stick with the 11067 last. I love the look and fit.
Totally agree my friend, is a magnificent blend of patina and new boot. I love the result 😁 the stitcher had some serious skills. Made the boot Perfect.
Thanks for the update on your boots and I like the rebuild. My 64 smooth walnut overlanders will get a honey vibram and maybe the lowers changed to roughout w/ toe cap and was thinking I would beeswax the roughout to get some water proofing on the lowers, however I may go with the waxed flesh like you have. My uppers are smooth out though. Again love your boots. PS. Cancelled my Wickett & Craig DS Burgundy boot when I got the newsletter notification about the C8CXL limited availability. Had to go back to the end of the line in terms of wait time being reset, but c8cxl was what I was originally wanting anyway. Maybe I’ll do the Double Stuffed later. Hope you do an update on your natural ds soon, cheers.
I think wax flesh is a perfect leather to 'grab and go' for some water resistant environments plus the easy maintenance. The beeswax treatment was fun to do but I feel like you need to add at least 2 to 3 coats in which will make the boots very rigid and not that pliably, so the wax flesh leathers came already with a good amount of infuse wax plus great finish (which beewax is not the best looking). #8 is exceptional good looking. Congrats
@@MIIIB Thanks, Manny. BTW, I think I confused you having w&c ds w/ your w&c english bridle boots. I only remembered that you had multiple awesome pairs of nicks x w&c. Appreciate the advice for bwf. I'm leaning more towards it. By the these walnut overlanders get to a point where they need a rebuild, the uppers should be good and dark from age and should match well enough with that dark brown waxed flesh. 'Til then, I'll try to keep my feet dry :-)
Great video brother, I love them chocolate wax flesh boots, I have a pair in black wax flesh and I love them, I try not to wear them to work to much because I think their more casual, I might have to order a builder pro for work
I love your channel very informative. How is that 64 series as far as comfort , Do your feet sweat a lot more with the work leathers? Are the honey lugs much softer ? I have a pair of wicked and Craig double stuff Veg. tan wearing for 3 months extremely uncomfortable hard as a rock... I have a pair of wax flesh 350 cruisers from whites half Mini soul. Almost zero break in very comfortable. I live in Spokane home to both whites and Nick's. Any feedback bro? Thanks!
Hey Chris!! 64 is the magic leather. It's soft and thick but pliable. Beautiful leather. I had heard a lot about double stuff, I knew it was hard leather due to many waxes. Any oil leather is more comfortable for sure, like 64 lines. Full of oils. Even work leathers once broken are very pliable but very thick too, that's why I recommend 64 first. I sweat a lot in hot weather. Nothing crazy but wet the whole bedsole, so I need to rotate .
@Manuel III Briones Thanks that's a huge help! It looks like you have quite an impressive line up to rolate... A boot dryer works pretty well for me. So I'm going to get an urban logger 1964 tan rough out honeylugg sole with a bee's wax edge. Can't wait!
Were the first boots a block heel with the v 100 lug sole? They all look very nice. I hope to get pair of the Americanas with 1964 tan roughout someday.
Love the videos. Thanks for sharing your awesome collection of nicks models and different leathers. I just ordered my first pair of Nicks. I ordered the Americanas in brown waxed flesh. How long does it usually take for you to get a pair after ordering?? Thanks in advance, Rick.
I do honest video and give honest answers too brother. You will wait around 4-5 months but the good news is worth every minute and cent spend to get those. Man you choose the perfect boot. 6" toe cap and Brown wax is a phenomenal boot. I love to hear and see my friend boots. I'm pretty sure you will like that boot a LOT. God bless you!
Instead of oiling your roughout engineer boots you might look at conditioning with Saphir Medaille d'Or Suede Renovateur. I got some for my Nicks 1964 brown roughout builder pros. Oil will darken the a lot.
@@MIIIB Thanks. I was wondering how well it works. I havent used it yet on mine. I havent been wearing mine because im wearing another pair for the thunderdome.
Beeswax brother. Melt in a pot, apply with a brush, let dry, will became like a wax hard layer, melt with a heat gun or hairdryer , leather will absorb the beewax and there you go is finished. You can apply many layers as you want. I suggest 1 first use the boot and check if need more since the wax make the leather really stiffas more layers go
Great video!! what size redwing do you wear and what size nicks ? Looking to place an order in the near future just nervous about sizing . I'm in Canada.
Well, I found the 365 to be very comfortable and, I think, helps to prevent water/debris on the heel area vs. a 270°. The overlanders are magnificent boots made to kick work . I see this way the difference: if you need water protection, more flexibility and smooth sole 365 is amazing. I think they got a new model, name hardware, a waterwork with celastic toe If water is not problem and a more rigid sole imis need it, then overlanders is the winner. Depends plenty in your needs. What you looking for buddy?
what boot out of all boots would you recommend getting. I already have a builder pro 10 in. I was thinking of getting Wickett and Craig if I can get one
Very good and deep question. If you already own a builder pro 10 for work I assume, then I think you can get a 6" for casual and light work if you are in the laces section, but if you want just the counterpart of the BP then get a Renegade in any 64 leather smooth side for all your casual, home and light work. After a long day in the BP nothing like change to pull-ons but with Nicks quality. I do this ALL days. Weekends are dedicated to pull-ons or heritage line boots. I do lug sole exclusive for work days and all other soles for weekends. Let me know what you think brother. Towards wicket and craig those are amazing leathers but I will suggest first go with the 64 line since Veg tan is very tricky. If you like a patina monster then get W&C but if you want to stay versatile and a bit cleaner then take 64 line or CXL leathers.
@@MIIIB I like the 8inch boots. the Overlander and officer looks nice. but I already have a pair of cowboy boots that are slip ons very comfterable around that size. I most likely need a 6 inch boot maybe a 8 inch boot maybe if it rains I can rotate a wet boot out. I admire your collection I hope to get as many as you one day. nicks are amazing. have you checked their moc toes out? ive always been a fan of red wings and nicks makes the best moc toe.
@George Daughety ohhh nice! You already own some cowboys. Well, then 8" is perfect, advantage of lace up until 6" or go full at 8", a waxed flesh will be perfect for that water and is comfortable too. I think they have natural and brown rough now. I don't own moctoes but will buy some in 64 brown smooth. :) Thanks about the comment brother. One boot at time my friend. Believe me, having less is a lot better, only 2 foot for 30 pairs. I will sell a few, want to reduce my collection
@@MIIIB I ended up finding a pair of Americana in my size. but nicks accidentally sent me a size e when it said ee so I may have to return my builder pros for another pair
Send the guys at nicks some tequila! I’ve been thinking about send my thorogoods in for a rebuild. Not sure if they can do it tho cause they’re the “waterproof” version with the gortex inside.
Man great boots Ion the 64 brown I would just replace a heal cap any local Cobbler can do that easy I would not do complete rebuild there is a ton of live in the leather @@ Thanks
I have been using Obenaufs oil (not grease) and doing amazing. If you worry about darkening the boots, you can use saphir spray neutral after a bath os suede shampoo highly recommend 👌
@@MIIIB do you have any boots in the 1964 chocolate roughout? You said the uppers on the rebuild boot is chocolate roughout? Is that it the 1964 chocolate roughout? What type of roughout is it?
@Richardo Douglin hey buddy! It's chocolate max support(work leather). The 64's are different leathers. I have a few videos with the choco RO before the rebuild
You're the best Nick's TH-camr!
Thank you so much my brother. A big hug to you
Got a pair of Nicks with the (4) row toe cap a few pairs back. Love the toe cap for structure compared to a celastic toe. Interesting Nicks doesn't stich the Honey Vibram soles but they stich 430 mini Vib and V700.
Quite interesting, as far as my small knowledge, I heard back then that they glue the soles, which I have a few boots glue and non-stitch due to the thickness of the lugs sole plus leather the machine make a lot of effort and is so hard that the better is just to glue the lugs sole.
Man, that brown roughout is fire!
Absolutely brother 😁
You legit have one of the best Nicks/Boot channels
Thank you for the comment, brother. Glad you like the content!
I wouldn’t recommend removing the buckle. Leather both shrinks and stretches. Leather might shrink 10% in the areas where your feet isn’t constantly stretching it. Because you have had the buckle done up in the past I would suggest this has taken the pressure off the leather of the upper and allowed the upper to shrink. I would worry if you remove the buckle then the leather might stretch again now the stress is applied to it. I could be wrong but if that lovely pair of boots were mine I wouldn’t risk it.
Great Boots content Brother!!!
i have officially run out of patience with Nicks as of late; that sayed i still love their boots... not pleased with their decision to eliminate the BlakeStitch in their product from now on.
Mine next pair will come from Frank's and i am leaning towards the Natural Dublin leather.
Blessings and Abundance upon You and Your LovedOnes Manny!
Hey Chris!!! 👋 really appreciate your comments brother. I'm happy with my Whites hybrid welt stitch and Nicks blake too.
I understand you completely, I don't own Franks but the guys(Nicks/Franks) came from the same trunk (whites) so I know they should have exactly same quality, I assume they will do the welt goodyear stitching which will last decades man, so happy for you.
Send me pictures brother!!! I'm a pro boot guy regardless of the brands. Like I say "do love not war".
Love those rebuilds Manny!
Thank you
Glad I found you brother! Subscribed and enjoying your content! Killer rebuild by the way.
Thank you so much for love and support man. Whatever questions let me know, glad to help. God bless you!
Merry Christmas, Manny! Very nice post and pleasant surprise to find it tonight. I like the way the soft toe looks on your Renegades, gorgeous boots. Thanks for posting. It's been cold (5 in the mornings and around 30 in the afternoon) and snowy here so I haven't been wearing my Overlanders this week, going with the 12" Redwing Irish Setter Elk Hunters...much warmer and waterproof. :-) I'll send you a pic from a couple of days ago. Happy New Years, too. Looking forward to seeing your surprise you mentioned!
Brother Rick :) thanks a lot for the beautiful message. Really a joy to ready you brother.
Hey Manny! Those Renegades are looking sick my man. I’m trying to decide what Nicks to buy next HAHA. I think I’m going to stick with the 11067 last. I love the look and fit.
I wish to fit that brother!! The 67 Last looks so elegant like the prospector boot. Beautiful pattern
Nice watch! Looks like the CountyComm SR-35 diver.
Very good eye my brother. That one and the fiel watch Ti are my favorite. Maybe NFW Shumate too 😁
That rebuild looks better than new
Totally agree my friend, is a magnificent blend of patina and new boot. I love the result 😁 the stitcher had some serious skills. Made the boot Perfect.
Thanks for the update on your boots and I like the rebuild. My 64 smooth walnut overlanders will get a honey vibram and maybe the lowers changed to roughout w/ toe cap and was thinking I would beeswax the roughout to get some water proofing on the lowers, however I may go with the waxed flesh like you have. My uppers are smooth out though. Again love your boots.
PS. Cancelled my Wickett & Craig DS Burgundy boot when I got the newsletter notification about the C8CXL limited availability. Had to go back to the end of the line in terms of wait time being reset, but c8cxl was what I was originally wanting anyway. Maybe I’ll do the Double Stuffed later. Hope you do an update on your natural ds soon, cheers.
I think wax flesh is a perfect leather to 'grab and go' for some water resistant environments plus the easy maintenance. The beeswax treatment was fun to do but I feel like you need to add at least 2 to 3 coats in which will make the boots very rigid and not that pliably, so the wax flesh leathers came already with a good amount of infuse wax plus great finish (which beewax is not the best looking).
#8 is exceptional good looking. Congrats
@@MIIIB Thanks, Manny. BTW, I think I confused you having w&c ds w/ your w&c english bridle boots. I only remembered that you had multiple awesome pairs of nicks x w&c.
Appreciate the advice for bwf. I'm leaning more towards it. By the these walnut overlanders get to a point where they need a rebuild, the uppers should be good and dark from age and should match well enough with that dark brown waxed flesh. 'Til then, I'll try to keep my feet dry :-)
Great video brother, I love them chocolate wax flesh boots, I have a pair in black wax flesh and I love them, I try not to wear them to work to much because I think their more casual, I might have to order a builder pro for work
Builder for work is perfect. The wax is super good, too. The more I use that leather the more I like
I love your channel very informative. How is that 64 series as far as comfort , Do your feet sweat a lot more with the work leathers? Are the honey lugs
much softer ? I have a pair of wicked and Craig double stuff Veg. tan wearing for 3 months extremely uncomfortable hard as a rock... I have a pair of wax flesh 350 cruisers from whites half Mini soul. Almost zero break in very comfortable. I live in Spokane home to both whites and Nick's. Any feedback bro? Thanks!
Hey Chris!! 64 is the magic leather. It's soft and thick but pliable. Beautiful leather. I had heard a lot about double stuff, I knew it was hard leather due to many waxes. Any oil leather is more comfortable for sure, like 64 lines. Full of oils. Even work leathers once broken are very pliable but very thick too, that's why I recommend 64 first.
I sweat a lot in hot weather. Nothing crazy but wet the whole bedsole, so I need to rotate .
@Manuel III Briones Thanks that's a huge help! It looks like you have quite an impressive line up to rolate... A boot dryer works pretty well for me. So I'm going to get an urban logger 1964 tan rough out honeylugg sole with a bee's wax edge. Can't wait!
Were the first boots a block heel with the v 100 lug sole? They all look very nice. I hope to get pair of the Americanas with 1964 tan roughout someday.
Yes, brother! Hobey v100 lug sole with block heel. Keep focus and you will get those Americana soon, brother 🙏
Love the videos. Thanks for sharing your awesome collection of nicks models and different leathers. I just ordered my first pair of Nicks. I ordered the Americanas in brown waxed flesh. How long does it usually take for you to get a pair after ordering?? Thanks in advance, Rick.
I do honest video and give honest answers too brother. You will wait around 4-5 months but the good news is worth every minute and cent spend to get those. Man you choose the perfect boot. 6" toe cap and Brown wax is a phenomenal boot. I love to hear and see my friend boots. I'm pretty sure you will like that boot a LOT. God bless you!
@@MIIIB thank you for the response. I will continue watching your videos and look forward to more. 👍👍
Instead of oiling your roughout engineer boots you might look at conditioning with Saphir Medaille d'Or Suede Renovateur. I got some for my Nicks 1964 brown roughout builder pros. Oil will darken the a lot.
Yes! I had done that since I got those, the spray is good, but I think demands frequent applications, and is lighter.
@@MIIIB Thanks. I was wondering how well it works. I havent used it yet on mine. I havent been wearing mine because im wearing another pair for the thunderdome.
Dude! How many boots?😂
Happy Easter!
Not enough, my friend 😆
Happy Easter, brother. God bless you 🙏🏻
It's going to look like a cowboy boot is the strap is removed, excellent collection
Thanks my friend. Still deciding 😬
@@MIIIB painful thing to see when cut off, lol
@Tray Ahzz totally agree 😪
@@MIIIB 😃😃
@@MIIIB should keep the straps thats part of the cool engineer look.
What’s your recipe for the wax I need to do do this on my boots, your rebuild looks amazing 👍👍👍
Beeswax brother. Melt in a pot, apply with a brush, let dry, will became like a wax hard layer, melt with a heat gun or hairdryer , leather will absorb the beewax and there you go is finished.
You can apply many layers as you want. I suggest 1 first use the boot and check if need more since the wax make the leather really stiffas more layers go
The rebuild looks amazing. I’m waiting for a pair of Truman in waxed flesh.
What you got Java? Or black?
I like the Trumans in wax :)
@@MIIIB Java waxed flesh. I have a few pair of boots I’m waiting for. 2 pair of Truman’s, Whites cutter, nicks and a pair of Grant Stone
@@qltyboots maaaaaan ! You waiting for a lot !! Congratulations 🎊
@@MIIIB it’s a long wait. Feels like I have to order something just to shorten the wait of the others. Lol
Hey Manny thanks for the video. Question, Are the tan rough out Americana or…..
Rangers brother. Rangers 😄
Thanks brother much appreciated!
You are indeed a great Nick's TH-camr! How many pairs are you up to?
Around 35 and counting my friend.....
Great video!! what size redwing do you wear and what size nicks ? Looking to place an order in the near future just nervous about sizing . I'm in Canada.
I do wear Redwing 8 EE in heritage line like iron rangers, moctoes 10877, 1907
Redwing work boots pecos 1150 I do 9 EEE
Nicks and whites 8.5 EE
Nice, homie!
Thank you brother. 😊
What do you think of the Nick's 365 stitched boots from your other video versus the Nick's overlanders? I'm stuck between those two
Well, I found the 365 to be very comfortable and, I think, helps to prevent water/debris on the heel area vs. a 270°.
The overlanders are magnificent boots made to kick work .
I see this way the difference: if you need water protection, more flexibility and smooth sole 365 is amazing. I think they got a new model, name hardware, a waterwork with celastic toe
If water is not problem and a more rigid sole imis need it, then overlanders is the winner.
Depends plenty in your needs. What you looking for buddy?
what boot out of all boots would you recommend getting. I already have a builder pro 10 in. I was thinking of getting Wickett and Craig if I can get one
Very good and deep question. If you already own a builder pro 10 for work I assume, then I think you can get a 6" for casual and light work if you are in the laces section, but if you want just the counterpart of the BP then get a Renegade in any 64 leather smooth side for all your casual, home and light work. After a long day in the BP nothing like change to pull-ons but with Nicks quality. I do this ALL days. Weekends are dedicated to pull-ons or heritage line boots. I do lug sole exclusive for work days and all other soles for weekends. Let me know what you think brother. Towards wicket and craig those are amazing leathers but I will suggest first go with the 64 line since Veg tan is very tricky. If you like a patina monster then get W&C but if you want to stay versatile and a bit cleaner then take 64 line or CXL leathers.
@@MIIIB I like the 8inch boots. the Overlander and officer looks nice. but I already have a pair of cowboy boots that are slip ons very comfterable around that size. I most likely need a 6 inch boot maybe a 8 inch boot maybe if it rains I can rotate a wet boot out. I admire your collection I hope to get as many as you one day. nicks are amazing. have you checked their moc toes out? ive always been a fan of red wings and nicks makes the best moc toe.
@@Shaboomquisa I vote Overlanders in 1964 Brown or waxed cinnamon. Can work in them or dress them up a little. I'd go officer if you want more dressy
@George Daughety ohhh nice! You already own some cowboys. Well, then 8" is perfect, advantage of lace up until 6" or go full at 8", a waxed flesh will be perfect for that water and is comfortable too. I think they have natural and brown rough now. I don't own moctoes but will buy some in 64 brown smooth. :)
Thanks about the comment brother. One boot at time my friend. Believe me, having less is a lot better, only 2 foot for 30 pairs. I will sell a few, want to reduce my collection
@@MIIIB I ended up finding a pair of Americana in my size. but nicks accidentally sent me a size e when it said ee so I may have to return my builder pros for another pair
The first pair, is it the builder pros? great vids my guy!
The first pair I show with the waxed flesh leather is a building pro 8", left to right will be Rangers, Renegades, Builder Pro ! Greetings!
Love your videos 🎉🎉
Thank you James !!! Really appreciate your comment. Hope to see you around in next ones! Have an amazing day brother
Spray the 1964 rough out with the saphir spray
You know I will try that again, maybe it need a bit more frequent maintenance.
@@MIIIB yeah the oil will make it not look as good I think, you can just keep using the spray until it's conditioned enough
Send the guys at nicks some tequila! I’ve been thinking about send my thorogoods in for a rebuild. Not sure if they can do it tho cause they’re the “waterproof” version with the gortex inside.
Good question buddy. 🤔 send an email at least and let's found out
Man great boots Ion the 64 brown I would just replace a heal cap any local Cobbler can do that easy I would not do complete rebuild there is a ton of live in the leather @@ Thanks
Oh buddy I've been wondering about a wedge sole these. Still thinking my friend. I can say isba is a super comfortable pair
Thanks for the content!
Thanks for the support brother 🙏 really appreciated
have you tried snoseal for waterproofing? I've had good luck with it.
I havent but I will try brother. Thanks for the comment
What is your size on nicks and size on truman boots thank you
I'm actually same size in Truman and Nicks (HNW)
nice vids
Thank you Sir!
What is your size on your nicks and on your truman boots thank you
Hello Leandro! Same size my friend ! NICKS Hnw and truman 79 last
What kind of oil do you recommend on the roughout leather?
I have been using Obenaufs oil (not grease) and doing amazing. If you worry about darkening the boots, you can use saphir spray neutral after a bath os suede shampoo highly recommend 👌
@@MIIIB thanks👍
What are the boots on the far left? Thanks
Those are the Nicks Boots Rangers in Tan Rought Out
@MIIIB Thank you, sir. Great choice
What boot is the waxed flesh?
The darker one. Left side
I changed my Falcon order to a urban drifter in brown waxed flesh
Ohhh wow !!!! Nice boot man. Why the change ?
@@MIIIB The sole was one of the reasons, and I was considering the Waxed flesh from the start. It could be that my next pair will be a Falcon cxl
which roughout leather is that?
Max support tan, 64 brown and wax flesh brown bro
@@MIIIB do you have any boots in the 1964 chocolate roughout? You said the uppers on the rebuild boot is chocolate roughout? Is that it the 1964 chocolate roughout? What type of roughout is it?
@@MIIIB the lowers is brown waxed flesh but what type of chocolate roughout is the uppers?
@Richardo Douglin hey buddy! It's chocolate max support(work leather). The 64's are different leathers. I have a few videos with the choco RO before the rebuild
@@MIIIB thank you so much for responding. Keep up the great videos and content! Bless you
What last is that engineer boot? 55 or 65?
The HNW or Moderate last brother
@@MIIIB Thank you!
Glad I found you brother! Subscribed and enjoying your content! Killer rebuild by the way.
Thanks a lot brother! really appreciate it !