The fact that there are still people working like this in American-for some reason-gives me hope for the future. That’s surprising too because I work in the trades and see guys busting it everyday. But seeing craftsmen and craftswomen making high quality products does my heart good.
My grandfather made shoes. He catered to making orthopedic shoes. Crazy story was the time someone lent the store a machine to see the bones in your feet with X-rays as live image, see toes wiggle. That was quickly stopped when the realization of the amount of radiation being radiated all around and the company took the device back.
Very few companies operate like this nowadays using handcrafted talent and quality materials. Never heard of this company before but I'm a fan now. Good stuff!
The worst thing is when they get overhyped and end up like doc martens where the older shoes are much better and costed the same, maybe even less than the modern crap ones.
@@4m4n40 yeah, doc marten used to be really cheap back in the day, used for factory work, i think there is still a company making something similar, but i can't find them anywhere, i only ever see them in small tool supply shops but there a lot heavier and sturdier then even the old doc marten
Honestly what really impressed me was seeing younger craftsman making these boots. I know these are great boots and I’m glad this craft is being handled by these obviously well trained people.
Videos like this are my FAVORITE ones on TH-cam!!! Whatching uniquely skilled People do things that most couldn’t do at this level is totally fascinating!!!
I was introduced to these boots when I began Wildland Fire Fighting. Nick's and Whites were the only boots to survive the job. Incredible craftsmanship and customization.
@@kelliegrase4658no, in harsh environments they're still going to wear out pretty quick. General labor you'd likey get longer life out of them than most boots up to a few hundred dollars. But put them in heavy construction, deep well drilling jobs, any place they're exposed to abrasion, heavy moisture or chemicals and they're going to break down and fail the same as any other boot. Myself and a lot of guys I know don't shell out big bucks on boots when we know we'll be working in environments with those elements (even if only occasionally) and go for something mid range to get decently constructed and comfortable, but leaves more money on the table for the inevitable replacement. It's a value over performance case. Point of diminishing returns and all that.
I ended up here looking for 100% American made work boots. What I have found is just that. I saved your website in my notepad for if and when I can save enough money for a pair. Thanks for conserving and maintaining true American craftsmanship that has all but disappeared. Love the boots brother.
You are very good. Don't know how to use good words, good ideas to give you to express your talent, ingenuity, thoroughness, too small details that you have done so easily....Very admirable.. .!!! GREAT.
This is some awesome vids, I myself had worked in a shoe repair shop and I believe these are some good well-made though boots, I had repaired some soles, heels, welts, did some foxing, and did a lot of restitching restoring work boots and other shoes. I loved that job but now I found a new trade as being a lumber jack. I don't mind wearing one of these work boots for my type of work now. keep up the good work and keep them new vids coming, I love it!!!
Repetition leads to efficiency, But the skill and dedication your employee's demonstrate in the building of your product offering is incredible and is nothing short of an art form. They represent what is great in the true American craftsmen's that are left in this country!
After watching this video, I will never complain about paying over $100 for a pair of work boots. For some reason I thought these boots were made mostly by machines, I am glad that we still have skilled people who are making products like this. Thank you 👍👍
The one you have watched is a 600usd boot. Your $100 boot is definitely made in a factory in china. Which is fine i wouldn't pay this much for a boot since i don't really need it anyway.
Value. How many pairs of uncomfortable and unreliable "boots" do you have too throw hundies @, before it sinks in. Had a pair of Danners over half my life. 3 resoles later, and now looking for quality and comfort. 😎🤙
Love seeing the tooling and the jigs, the techniques, the close tolerances repeated mostly by eye at speed, NOW that is skill resulting form hundreds of years of experience and MUST be preserved. Robot's cant do this, they can't put love and soul into anything they do or feel pride and love for their work and contribution to the world, but these great craftsmen can.
انا من مدينه الخليل في فلسطين احب صناعه الاحذيه والذين يعملون في صناعه الاحذيه وانا كنت منهم اما الان فانا لا اجد مكان اعمل به لان اغلب مصانعنا في مدينه الخليل اغلقت بسبب الاحذيه المستورده ويا لها من حسره
Such wonderful boots. I could watch this video all day. I can see why the lady on the sewing machine has green nail polish, it's so she can see where her fingers end and doesn't sew them to the boots. ingenious .
All these young people so keen to detail is fascinating.they have been taught well.there is hope yet for our country.i'll be telling our kids about your products.several wear boots in varying condition.a detailed top notch video.Thank You.
Michael Trinkle It's going to take a hell of a lot more than just making boots to get your country out of the shit its in... By the way, the workers in that factory are all exploited and they get paid a pittance for their skills!
Ive always loved my Danners because they say handmade in the USA but wow, no BS, next time I buy a new set of work boots I'm definitely going to contact you guys. Thanks for sharing.
I would personally like to say, "THANK YOU!" to all of your employees. As someone who wears Nicks daily I wish that it was possible to explain the difference between a handmade custom fitted boot vs a really good production boot but it's not. Only way to understand the difference is to buy a pair.
Yeah but $500 for a pair of boots is a bit much for a lot of folks. Obviously they have a good customer base but they're currently out of my price range.
@@japlunkett6789 depends on your feet as well. Some people fit well in mass produced footwear. I'm a 9.5 or 10 depending on the shoe and can usually find something comfortable and affordable. Others like my brother, a size 12, has more trouble. I've had some cheap boots for sure that fell apart within months without even everyday use. Sometimes I shoe goo them and get a few years of part time use. I have about 5 pairs of shoes/boots I rotate depending on my needs for the day. Right now I'm in Hilfiger deck shoes from Burlington coat factory. Great for hot weather when you're working indoors or doing light outdoor work. The soles are too thin for anything more serious. I have some steel toe Scetchers for heavier duty stuff plus a few pairs of work boots for the really brutal stuff. In the winter I often wear insulated rubber muck boots that are easy to slide off when going in and out and unbeatable waterproof protection.
@@lancelenoir2875 I don't think you do understand. A little money each week that adds up to $500, is still the same amount you have to justify spending on a pair of boots.
So I've been looking into getting a pair of nicks boots for a little while now. I have high arches and go through boots pretty fast. I will be buying a pair Definitely in the near future.
No, the level of craftsmanship is not 'insane'. The shoemaker apprenticeship isn't as hard as you might think it is. What it is, is hard work. It is exhausting and demanding.
@@dxb8086 thats not even What im talking about, but they’re obviously some very talented and experienced craftsmen, but I was referring more to not cutting corners with how the leather is layered and cut, with a stacked leather heel and all those old-school real cobbler craftsmanship techniques.
@@dxb8086 Love it. I've also started picking up on sloppy use of 'insane' such that it means nothing and has knock on impacts on lives of people who have mental health and information processing difficulties.
A pair of high quality boots can last for years. Sadly a lot of boots made these days last for a few months. Nice to see craftmanship is still alive in Nick's Boots!
@@genericscout5408 The $600 Nicks will last for at least a decade with very basic care, and can be rebuilt for cheap if you do abuse them to hell and back.
Bellissimo lavoro di artigianato. L'unica critica che posso fare è che la cucitura fatta senza il canale in pianta di riferimento tende a consumarsi e quindi a rompersi. Questo non credo che vada a pregiudicare la tenuta con la scarpa visto che ci sono tutti i punti che sono posti fra i vari spazzi del battistrada e questo senza contare le viti che sono state inserite nel finale. In ogni caso davvero un ottimo lavoro.
i never get tired of these videos. love them. one thing maybe i would do a little different, nothing structural, pure esthetics. the sole stitching, i would continue it another 1/2" so its under the heel base. i think it would be more of a finished look. just a thought. keep up the good work.
The loggers that ran down the Penobscot River here in Maine got their boots for when they signed up for the job, and they paid them off after a week of trips down the river. Most of the loggers in those times no matter where they were got most of their supplies from the company stores and slowly worked them off. And in case you're curious, the $545 boots shown in this video, would have cost about $15 in 1900. Loggers in 1900 worked up to 18 hour days, up to 60 hours weekly. And they took home a monthly salary of about $75 for your mid level worker. These boots would have been the equivalent of feeding a family of 10 for two weeks.
A really fantastic job congratulations this is a divine gift to build handmade shoes that look beautiful, so well finished and so rare it is hard to find these days!!
So good to see younger people doing this work. Stuff like this can easily be forgotten to overseas labour. Kudos to management and customers who keep coming back. Fascinating.
I realize the cement and screws are the real bonding element. But my question is once the crown of the lock stitch wears through, if the glue breaks down, what’s holding the sole on? I’m a repairman, not a maker. I ask this from that perspective. I would love to not groove the non lug vibrant soles like the v sole. I use top notch cement, prep meticulously, pneumatically press, and once in a while even mine come apart? You guys are obviously experts in this type of sole application. Any pointers?
Que belo trabalho, os profissionais todos tem uma abilidades perfeitas, parabéns para toda essa equipe maravilhosa, meu pé e 42 ,eu aceitaria um sapato desse de presente 🎁 rsrs,brincadeira a parte proficionalismo acima de tudo, forte abraço !!!
@@congresssux9766 obviously but 65% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. I'm sure more would love to buy American but at that price point it's just not feasible.
@@brandonevans4142 Why are people making over a hundred grand still living paycheck to paycheck? Because they are weak and stupid. They buy shit they don’t need, but complain about the price of quality American made goods. You are the problem, not the solution. I would gladly support Nicks boots if they made them in a big enough size for me. What’s your excuse?
A lot of manual work may not say quality, but it results in high cost. More modern boots have more efficient materials and processes. Being lighter they are more comfortable. Eventually at a lower cost
Again; great boot build. The only thing I would add is a layer of crepe or bloom in between leather mild sole and hard out sole. I work standing on concrete and have feet issues.
Amazing, so much works goes into each pair. I have two silly questions: watching how the sole is constructed, how come there aren't nails sticking out from the insole inside the boot? And about the stitch-down thread on the underside of the sole - won't it wear out pretty quickly and what happens to the sole then?
The plastic foot shape they're using is called a last. It has a metal bottom and when the nails are nailed in even at a slight angle, the nails hit the metal plate and turn over creating a hook like nail. Then in the end any nail that is too tall is flattened with a rebar and a hammer. Yes, the thread will wear out pretty fast, but it's lockstitched so it won't unravel and it's just an extra method of security. The outsole is still nailed, glued and screwed on.
When I watch these videos, or videos of any highly skilled craftsmen that make awesome shit with their hands i always try and pay attention to what tools they use, Im curious who makes or made the plier-tong/hammer lookin thing they use to stretch the leather around and drive the nails, I love unique but straight to the point, utilitarian, heirloom tools that will get passed down and outlast every modern day marketing gimmick that corporate R&D can conjure up, purely based on function.
My word! You're going to wear these on a construction job? I've worn a lot of this style boot for thirty or more years and I think I'd wear these only to church. Man, what quality. These are true craftsman.
Would you guys ever highlight or feature your employees that make our boots? Have them say, "Hello," and tell us what they do at Nicks to make the PNW's finest boots!
I agree that the craftsmanship is spectacular. What amazes me though even when I worked for Frye boot is the lack of safety features on the machines. I wonder how many fingers are sewn by mistake or other injuries? I quit Frye cause the equipment was old and dangerous.
I can see these are great boots, however as a mason I've tried all kinds of boots and none of them can hold up to cement constantly falling on your shoes. It's unavoidable, not to mention getting wet and drying out on those rainy days, or working in mud on a foundation and etc..., it just destroys leather in a short while. I've paid for high price boots before and they don't hold up much better. I wear out at least one pair a year, maybe sooner, now I just go with what works for me now that I'm older; boots with a zipper, so much easier to get off and on.
@@originaldanman You have time for that, you're just too lazy. Plenty of other trades do it. Stop complaining about boots not holding up if you refuse to take care of them.
That is an awesome work boot. We are right next-door to you in Coeur d’Alene. I own a general contracting business and I would be very interested in a couple pair of those boots. We will stop by. What a neat video.
One day, Nick and crew, one day. I'm about to move from Seattle down to Waco, so headed the wrong direction, I suppose, but I'll fly back up and come see you soon. There is no substitute for American hand-made, and yall set the bar. It's comforting to know you're there doing what you're doing, when most of the world is racing to the bottom. One day soon. See you then.
Very nice video. I like the simplicity of it. It does kind of kill me though, to watch the stitching go over the cleats of the sole. I'm sure the boots are still sturdy, but it's a very odd design choice as that stitching will be quickly worn away.
@@PaddleDogC5 depends what you use the boots for, we never found a stitched sole boot that would stand up to building site work, cement and rebar rip built up boot soles to bits fast.
I think after getting the double layered leather done with a pair of boots, me and my fingers will be done for the day. Never knew so much labor intensive work is involved.
Now that you saw this amazing work, keep in mind that almost all your shoes and outerwear were made with similar effort and hard work. We should treat our clothing with respect.
No. They weren't. But do treat clothing with respect and steer clear of fast fashion which is killing the planet faster than many more acknowledged issues
@@cuebj Lots of cotton is still getting harvested by hand. In many cases, the cutting process is also made by hand. So is the labelling, sewing and ironing as well as processes like sandblasting. Of course, this will not take as much time as these shoes (especially because of better efficiency), but it’s still hard physical work. And absolutely comparable to the effort you see here. Especially to more complicated clothes like coats or winter jackets.
well since there is no metal at the front and back, they are not considered safety shoes, so in 99% of places u wouldnt even be able to wear them at work anyway :D
@@Totemparadox it says construction boot, there is no construction site that will let u work without safety shoes, so its kind of, counter intuitive now isnt it:)
I'm actually scared of wearing these shoes, the fact that it takes that much nails and screws scares the hell out of me. What if something heavy AF drops on your feet and those nails and screws go through your feet instead of damaging the shoes. LOL
Then you don't understand this boots construction. The only place that has nails in it is the heel and you cannot drop heavy objects on your heel. The rest of your leg is in the way. The screws aren't under your feet, they're on the sides.
How can it be "the world's toughest construction boot" when you wouldn't even be allowed to wear them on a construction site? They don't have steel toe caps.
No steel toe cap, no sole protection, probably no heel protection on the back, and it cost about 5 times than regular boots that has all of the things it needs to have.
I have 1 issue with these boots. The thread used to connect the leather upper to the vibram sole isn't protected. I think there should be a grove cut into the sole for the thread to sit so as your soles wear down, the threads won't.
Beautiful boot, I like a little more height in the toe & forget the off-road tread. Great farm boot but scary for ladders. Aluminum rungs grab deep lugs, especially when new. Where is Nick's located ?
The fact that there are still people working like this in American-for some reason-gives me hope for the future.
That’s surprising too because I work in the trades and see guys busting it everyday. But seeing craftsmen and craftswomen making high quality products does my heart good.
My grandfather made shoes. He catered to making orthopedic shoes.
Crazy story was the time someone lent the store a machine to see the bones in your feet with X-rays as live image, see toes wiggle. That was quickly stopped when the realization of the amount of radiation being radiated all around and the company took the device back.
working like this in American huh
personally if a product just as good for the dollar comes along I would buy it instead.
yes indeed.
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To All you Quality Boot makers out there. THANK YOU From the bottom of my Heart.
Missed opportunity to say "bottom of your soul."
@@aaronmills4700 j
Handmade isn't always equal to quality also it wastes more time and more exposed to human error.
Very few companies operate like this nowadays using handcrafted talent and quality materials. Never heard of this company before but I'm a fan now. Good stuff!
The worst thing is when they get overhyped and end up like doc martens where the older shoes are much better and costed the same, maybe even less than the modern crap ones.
@@4m4n40 yeah, doc marten used to be really cheap back in the day, used for factory work, i think there is still a company making something similar, but i can't find them anywhere, i only ever see them in small tool supply shops but there a lot heavier and sturdier then even the old doc marten
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Honestly what really impressed me was seeing younger craftsman making these boots. I know these are great boots and I’m glad this craft is being handled by these obviously well trained people.
@@repentandbelieveinjesuschr9495 he is a prophet .
buying those boots you save young Americans from starvation
@@c.g.c2067 why can’t younger American get some higher paid job?
@@user-vw6mu8gt6c because of China
@@TobiasRieperGood i see or maybe China is a big part of the issue.
These are such fantastically well made boots. The extent of craftsmanship is mind boggling.
Videos like this are my FAVORITE ones on TH-cam!!! Whatching uniquely skilled People do things that most couldn’t do at this level is totally fascinating!!!
I'm stunned at the amount of work that goes into making these boots.
Truly shocking!
More modern boots have more efficient materials and processes, but it is still labor intensive.
@Jac KWow, what an absolutely inappropriate comment. I'm guessing your having a horrible Saturday and just venting.
dont worry, they're only $600USD ea :)
I'm stunned at the amount of fasteners that goes into making these boots. I swear there's at least a pound of assorted nails and screws in a pair :D
@@Pow3llMorgan AFUCKINGMEN DUDE!
I was introduced to these boots when I began Wildland Fire Fighting. Nick's and Whites were the only boots to survive the job. Incredible craftsmanship and customization.
they'd BETTER fking survive for $550!!!
@@Del_Monico they only survive for about 6 months.
@@dewmontain123 you must be thinking of red wings or timberland boots only lasting 6 months.
@@kelliegrase4658no, in harsh environments they're still going to wear out pretty quick. General labor you'd likey get longer life out of them than most boots up to a few hundred dollars. But put them in heavy construction, deep well drilling jobs, any place they're exposed to abrasion, heavy moisture or chemicals and they're going to break down and fail the same as any other boot. Myself and a lot of guys I know don't shell out big bucks on boots when we know we'll be working in environments with those elements (even if only occasionally) and go for something mid range to get decently constructed and comfortable, but leaves more money on the table for the inevitable replacement. It's a value over performance case. Point of diminishing returns and all that.
I ended up here looking for 100% American made work boots. What I have found is just that. I saved your website in my notepad for if and when I can save enough money for a pair. Thanks for conserving and maintaining true American craftsmanship that has all but disappeared. Love the boots brother.
And I now own a pair of these boots ! Now I am waiting on my second pair of NICKS Handmade Boots !
You are very good. Don't know how to use good words, good ideas to give you to express your talent, ingenuity, thoroughness, too small details that you have done so easily....Very admirable.. .!!! GREAT.
This is some awesome vids, I myself had worked in a shoe repair shop and I believe these are some good well-made though boots, I had repaired some soles, heels, welts, did some foxing, and did a lot of restitching restoring work boots and other shoes. I loved that job but now I found a new trade as being a lumber jack. I don't mind wearing one of these work boots for my type of work now. keep up the good work and keep them new vids coming, I love it!!!
Repetition leads to efficiency, But the skill and dedication your employee's demonstrate in the building of your product offering is incredible and is nothing short of an art form. They represent what is great in the true American craftsmen's that are left in this country!
it also make craftsman perfect something. you pretty good by number 1000
What I like most is you don’t hear a bunch of people just conversing n the background it’s all about work no BS
After watching this video, I will never complain about paying over $100 for a pair of work boots. For some reason I thought these boots were made mostly by machines, I am glad that we still have skilled people who are making products like this. Thank you 👍👍
These are usually over 500. I thought my 350 work boots were expensive, also made in the US, but the quality isnt as good.
100 USD don't even buy you a pair of wellington boots made in China.
The one you have watched is a 600usd boot. Your $100 boot is definitely made in a factory in china. Which is fine i wouldn't pay this much for a boot since i don't really need it anyway.
Value. How many pairs of uncomfortable and unreliable "boots" do you have too throw hundies @, before it sinks in. Had a pair of Danners over half my life. 3 resoles later, and now looking for quality and comfort. 😎🤙
Paying less than 100€/$ for a pair of shoes is a hate crime against your own feet ... so yeah ...
The girl with green nails is my hero. Fantastic work, you all!
Love seeing the tooling and the jigs, the techniques, the close tolerances repeated mostly by eye at speed, NOW that is skill resulting form hundreds of years of experience and MUST be preserved. Robot's cant do this, they can't put love and soul into anything they do or feel pride and love for their work and contribution to the world, but these great craftsmen can.
The whole process is so fascinating!!! I was completely transfixed. To "blue hair and awesome nails": your work was seamless! 😉!
If her work was actually seamless I think she’d be fired ;)😂😂
Boss: Would you mind being on camera in the video?
Blue Hair Gal: I need to get my nails done.
انا من مدينه الخليل في فلسطين احب صناعه الاحذيه والذين يعملون في صناعه الاحذيه وانا كنت منهم اما الان فانا لا اجد مكان اعمل به لان اغلب مصانعنا في مدينه الخليل اغلقت بسبب الاحذيه المستورده ويا لها من حسره
Fantastic craftsmanship. No other words are needed.
Super rewarding to watch! I will never again complain about the price of boots!!!
Is that the Vibram brand logo I'm seeing on the bottom of the boot in the thumbnail or am I mistaken?
Yes.
Nice Shoe making work skill,awesome🙏🎼😎
That was a complete random youtube recommendation for me, but I have to say this is mesmerizing.
Such wonderful boots. I could watch this video all day. I can see why the lady on the sewing machine has green nail polish, it's so she can see where her fingers end and doesn't sew them to the boots. ingenious .
All these young people so keen to detail is fascinating.they have been taught well.there is hope yet for our country.i'll be telling our kids about your products.several wear boots in varying condition.a detailed top notch video.Thank You.
Michael Trinkle
It's going to take a hell of a lot more than just making boots to get your country out of the shit its in... By the way, the workers in that factory are all exploited and they get paid a pittance for their skills!
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Excellent work. Do you know if the laces are also made of leather? Nice video lml
Hell yeah! Beautiful boots! Real people doing real work in America.
Awesome. I appreciate the intricacies, the precision, speed and attention to detail we mortals can only imagine. Bravo!!
Ive always loved my Danners because they say handmade in the USA but wow, no BS, next time I buy a new set of work boots I'm definitely going to contact you guys. Thanks for sharing.
Chippewa Brand also notable!-
I would personally like to say, "THANK YOU!" to all of your employees. As someone who wears Nicks daily I wish that it was possible to explain the difference between a handmade custom fitted boot vs a really good production boot but it's not. Only way to understand the difference is to buy a pair.
Yeah but $500 for a pair of boots is a bit much for a lot of folks. Obviously they have a good customer base but they're currently out of my price range.
@@jamesnm21 I understand. My advice to those in this situation would be to set aside a little at a time until you've got what you need.
Unfortunately, that’s a concept that’s lost on a lot of people…. Lol
@@japlunkett6789 depends on your feet as well. Some people fit well in mass produced footwear. I'm a 9.5 or 10 depending on the shoe and can usually find something comfortable and affordable. Others like my brother, a size 12, has more trouble. I've had some cheap boots for sure that fell apart within months without even everyday use. Sometimes I shoe goo them and get a few years of part time use. I have about 5 pairs of shoes/boots I rotate depending on my needs for the day. Right now I'm in Hilfiger deck shoes from Burlington coat factory. Great for hot weather when you're working indoors or doing light outdoor work. The soles are too thin for anything more serious. I have some steel toe Scetchers for heavier duty stuff plus a few pairs of work boots for the really brutal stuff. In the winter I often wear insulated rubber muck boots that are easy to slide off when going in and out and unbeatable waterproof protection.
@@lancelenoir2875 I don't think you do understand. A little money each week that adds up to $500, is still the same amount you have to justify spending on a pair of boots.
very nice video, i just wonder where the nails are, are they still in the boot??
please advise
Yes.
So I've been looking into getting a pair of nicks boots for a little while now. I have high arches and go through boots pretty fast. I will be buying a pair Definitely in the near future.
Craftsmanships at its finest, can’t imagine the time it takes to be this skilled. Awesome 👏🏻
Wow, the level of craftsmanship here is insane. You rarely see this kind of thing nowadays. Really inspiring stuff!
No, the level of craftsmanship is not 'insane'. The shoemaker apprenticeship isn't as hard as you might think it is. What it is, is hard work. It is exhausting and demanding.
@@dxb8086 thats not even What im talking about, but they’re obviously some very talented and experienced craftsmen, but I was referring more to not cutting corners with how the leather is layered and cut, with a stacked leather heel and all those old-school real cobbler craftsmanship techniques.
@@dxb8086 Love it. I've also started picking up on sloppy use of 'insane' such that it means nothing and has knock on impacts on lives of people who have mental health and information processing difficulties.
A pair of high quality boots can last for years. Sadly a lot of boots made these days last for a few months. Nice to see craftmanship is still alive in Nick's Boots!
600 dollar boots, vs 20 dollar boots. 30 x 3 = 7.5 years worth of boots which would be brand new for 1/3rd of the time.
@@genericscout5408 The $600 Nicks will last for at least a decade with very basic care, and can be rebuilt for cheap if you do abuse them to hell and back.
It's fantastic these are American made. You'll be my next boot purchase.
Bellissimo lavoro di artigianato. L'unica critica che posso fare è che la cucitura fatta senza il canale in pianta di riferimento tende a consumarsi e quindi a rompersi. Questo non credo che vada a pregiudicare la tenuta con la scarpa visto che ci sono tutti i punti che sono posti fra i vari spazzi del battistrada e questo senza contare le viti che sono state inserite nel finale. In ogni caso davvero un ottimo lavoro.
Green nails takes it to lvl 10 skill! Amazing, I’ll need to save up for a pair.
The skill of those employees is astonishing. Superb video.
Very Impressive Operation. It’s really Clear how Much Quality goes into every pair of Boots. Congratulations on a Very Fine Job. 👍
It's also clear as to how many freaking nails and screws you got facing up in those.....
@@cjcourter1477 This process and materials used in this boot are not well outdated
17:02 Won't the seams on the tread surface wear off on rocky surfaces?
Yes, but the sole is still glued, screwed and nailed on.
Certainly a nice pair of hand crafted leather boots and some excellent work
The skills displayed just bowled me over. Incredibly amazing!!
Those shoes, made in UStates...$3000...$6000 if you want both
i never get tired of these videos. love them. one thing maybe i would do a little different, nothing structural, pure esthetics. the sole stitching, i would continue it another 1/2" so its under the heel base. i think it would be more of a finished look. just a thought. keep up the good work.
I believe it is because the welt narrowing when reaching the heel, the machine cannot go further.
@@macadam678 no that’s not it, there is no welt just the mid sole
It would be interesting to see how much a pair of boots cost an early 1900's logger based on wages of the day.
Please someone do this. I would watch and share this video right now if it was a think. That was a genius comment.
The loggers that ran down the Penobscot River here in Maine got their boots for when they signed up for the job, and they paid them off after a week of trips down the river. Most of the loggers in those times no matter where they were got most of their supplies from the company stores and slowly worked them off. And in case you're curious, the $545 boots shown in this video, would have cost about $15 in 1900. Loggers in 1900 worked up to 18 hour days, up to 60 hours weekly. And they took home a monthly salary of about $75 for your mid level worker. These boots would have been the equivalent of feeding a family of 10 for two weeks.
@@JLawL 521 USD = 15 USD in 1900. The boots are almost exactly the same price with inflation.
@@vinceoliross they want to make you believe that
@@musiclovers-rq7ll only it’s easily proven, you know. With math. And the part you are lacking…common sense.
Magnifique !!!!
... quel travail !!. Superbe, bravo.
Amazing work
A really fantastic job congratulations this is a divine gift to build handmade shoes that look beautiful, so well finished and so rare it is hard to find these days!!
A good video but i am curious, what makes them the world's toughest construction boot? what level and type of QA testing did you do?
All the levels. If you know you know.
So good to see younger people doing this work. Stuff like this can easily be forgotten to overseas labour. Kudos to management and customers who keep coming back. Fascinating.
Thank you very much!
Tell you right now...my next pair of boots isn't coming from Walmart.
I realize the cement and screws are the real bonding element. But my question is once the crown of the lock stitch wears through, if the glue breaks down, what’s holding the sole on? I’m a repairman, not a maker. I ask this from that perspective. I would love to not groove the non lug vibrant soles like the v sole. I use top notch cement, prep meticulously, pneumatically press, and once in a while even mine come apart? You guys are obviously experts in this type of sole application. Any pointers?
Que belo trabalho, os profissionais todos tem uma abilidades perfeitas, parabéns para toda essa equipe maravilhosa, meu pé e 42 ,eu aceitaria um sapato desse de presente 🎁 rsrs,brincadeira a parte proficionalismo acima de tudo, forte abraço !!!
@UCEjhzZ_v4RFo3aSe7WMFIWQ um bom produto meu caro, um bom trabalho...
I love these build videos. I find them very relaxing.
Glad you like them!
Girl who was sewing with acrylics on has gotta be on a different level in order to do that. She is definitely built different. 👏👏👏
18:45 as the sole is already very well sewn on, are the screws actually necessary or is it more of a look thing? Thanks.
It's so wonderful I can't believe it takes so much time to make it am I love it & I need it,am from kenya requesting a pair of it how can get it?
Thanks to the whole team skilled and competent of what they are doing.I like the hand work. Thanks once more
That's some nice looking leather. Awesome watching it go together like this.
Really awesome process & craftsmanship. I'd love to buy a pair & support American made products but there's just no way I could afford $500-$600.
There is a reason people spend the money on them.
@@congresssux9766 obviously but 65% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. I'm sure more would love to buy American but at that price point it's just not feasible.
@@brandonevans4142
Why are people making over a hundred grand still living paycheck to paycheck?
Because they are weak and stupid.
They buy shit they don’t need, but complain about the price of quality American made goods.
You are the problem, not the solution.
I would gladly support Nicks boots if they made them in a big enough size for me.
What’s your excuse?
Credit card
A lot of manual work may not say quality, but it results in high cost. More modern boots have more efficient materials and processes. Being lighter they are more comfortable. Eventually at a lower cost
Again; great boot build. The only thing I would add is a layer of crepe or bloom in between leather mild sole and hard out sole. I work standing on concrete and have feet issues.
Amazing, so much works goes into each pair. I have two silly questions: watching how the sole is constructed, how come there aren't nails sticking out from the insole inside the boot? And about the stitch-down thread on the underside of the sole - won't it wear out pretty quickly and what happens to the sole then?
The plastic foot shape they're using is called a last. It has a metal bottom and when the nails are nailed in even at a slight angle, the nails hit the metal plate and turn over creating a hook like nail. Then in the end any nail that is too tall is flattened with a rebar and a hammer. Yes, the thread will wear out pretty fast, but it's lockstitched so it won't unravel and it's just an extra method of security. The outsole is still nailed, glued and screwed on.
Awesome job.
I love the tools and the machines as well.
When I watch these videos, or videos of any highly skilled craftsmen that make awesome shit with their hands i always try and pay attention to what tools they use, Im curious who makes or made the plier-tong/hammer lookin thing they use to stretch the leather around and drive the nails, I love unique but straight to the point, utilitarian, heirloom tools that will get passed down and outlast every modern day marketing gimmick that corporate R&D can conjure up, purely based on function.
My favorite part is watching the blue-haired woman sew with her long nails.
what
@@adamthorsen2754they said their favorite part was watching the blue haired woman sew with her long nails
@@creepythecritterwho’s they ?
@@justinnv3941they? they're trans leftists.
I think she is not an employee
Beautiful craft! Love how everyone was very focused.
I've never seen the entire process before.. Thanks!!!
My word! You're going to wear these on a construction job? I've worn a lot of this style boot for thirty or more years and I think I'd wear these only to church. Man, what quality. These are true craftsman.
Would you guys ever highlight or feature your employees that make our boots? Have them say, "Hello," and tell us what they do at Nicks to make the PNW's finest boots!
I agree that the craftsmanship is spectacular. What amazes me though even when I worked for Frye boot is the lack of safety features on the machines. I wonder how many fingers are sewn by mistake or other injuries? I quit Frye cause the equipment was old and dangerous.
I can see these are great boots, however as a mason I've tried all kinds of boots and none of them can hold up to cement constantly falling on your shoes. It's unavoidable, not to mention getting wet and drying out on those rainy days, or working in mud on a foundation and etc..., it just destroys leather in a short while. I've paid for high price boots before and they don't hold up much better. I wear out at least one pair a year, maybe sooner, now I just go with what works for me now that I'm older; boots with a zipper, so much easier to get off and on.
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Sounds like you aren't cleaning your boots and reoiling them.
@@dangerous8333 Nope, ain't got time for that lifes to short, and after laying 5 or 600 concrete block, I'm just to tired.
@@originaldanman You have time for that, you're just too lazy. Plenty of other trades do it. Stop complaining about boots not holding up if you refuse to take care of them.
That is an awesome work boot. We are right next-door to you in Coeur d’Alene. I own a general contracting business and I would be very interested in a couple pair of those boots. We will stop by. What a neat video.
We'll be waiting to meet you Dennis)) 😃
One day, Nick and crew, one day. I'm about to move from Seattle down to Waco, so headed the wrong direction, I suppose, but I'll fly back up and come see you soon. There is no substitute for American hand-made, and yall set the bar. It's comforting to know you're there doing what you're doing, when most of the world is racing to the bottom. One day soon. See you then.
Nick Sold out to Steve
Would love to see a video where you explain the machines that you use and more how Nick’s works day to day
yes to this 1000%
Very nice video. I like the simplicity of it.
It does kind of kill me though, to watch the stitching go over the cleats of the sole. I'm sure the boots are still sturdy, but it's a very odd design choice as that stitching will be quickly worn away.
Once the stitching is finished, it will stay in a groove that forms after the stitching, so it won't wear out as quickly.
stiches will still hold fine
@@PaddleDogC5 depends what you use the boots for, we never found a stitched sole boot that would stand up to building site work, cement and rebar rip built up boot soles to bits fast.
@@CrimeVid 50 years as a bricklayer contractor
@John Gurzo they fall out in a month
I like boots . Fascinating to see the craft that goes into making them. Thanks a lot.
Hi dear
I think after getting the double layered leather done with a pair of boots, me and my fingers will be done for the day. Never knew so much labor intensive work is involved.
Hi I have a question for u guys, How much for one pair?
And merry christmas. Beautifoul job👍
Nice to see shoes made by Americans.
Now that you saw this amazing work, keep in mind that almost all your shoes and outerwear were made with similar effort and hard work. We should treat our clothing with respect.
No. They weren't. But do treat clothing with respect and steer clear of fast fashion which is killing the planet faster than many more acknowledged issues
@@cuebj Lots of cotton is still getting harvested by hand. In many cases, the cutting process is also made by hand. So is the labelling, sewing and ironing as well as processes like sandblasting. Of course, this will not take as much time as these shoes (especially because of better efficiency), but it’s still hard physical work. And absolutely comparable to the effort you see here. Especially to more complicated clothes like coats or winter jackets.
1:45 That glue pot looks like a volcano from a school science fair project. Hope they never toss or clean it, just let it keep growing.
World's Biggest Glue Booger
@@nicksboots That too.
Amazing. The skill, without any mistake.
What skill these people have just amazing I wouldn't want to wear them because they'd get dirty , thanks .
Parabéns pela perícia na fabricação de seus produtos!
well since there is no metal at the front and back, they are not considered safety shoes, so in 99% of places u wouldnt even be able to wear them at work anyway :D
Who said anything about safety shoes?
@@Totemparadox it says construction boot, there is no construction site that will let u work without safety shoes, so its kind of, counter intuitive now isnt it:)
@@Lightdark1992 But YOU said safety shoes. Btw, steel toe is an option.
I'm actually scared of wearing these shoes, the fact that it takes that much nails and screws scares the hell out of me. What if something heavy AF drops on your feet and those nails and screws go through your feet instead of damaging the shoes. LOL
Then you don't understand this boots construction. The only place that has nails in it is the heel and you cannot drop heavy objects on your heel. The rest of your leg is in the way. The screws aren't under your feet, they're on the sides.
Ignorance is bliss.
It's looks very tough shoes and handcrafted is super... Thanks for sharing 🙂
What are they nailing the sides of the sides to when they bring it down over the bottom at the wet lasting stage? It looks like wood.
How can it be "the world's toughest construction boot" when you wouldn't even be allowed to wear them on a construction site? They don't have steel toe caps.
I can’t believe you wrote a comment that didn’t endlessly blow sunshine up Nick’s posterior orifice…how could you???
No steel toe cap, no sole protection, probably no heel protection on the back, and it cost about 5 times than regular boots that has all of the things it needs to have.
@@Hide_and_Tweak Retard alert: They have steel toe versions. Also, none of your Redwings and Thorogoods have heel protection. But nice try.
They offer steel toes, genius
those workers are NOT chinese children THEY ARE AMERICANS
I dunno they look like Chinese children to me
Crazy skill, but did i miss the part they put toe caps and such in? or are they just design based off construction boot?
Wondering the same. Do you not in USA require toe caps and also so nails will not go through the bottom of the boot?
请问，这双靴子要多少钱？
Thank you for this video. I was losing hope on American made. Amazing!
Hi my name is Maddox and I just watched your video off of tires how much is a pair for for a 13 wide
Golden hands you guys have. Wauw
hi , what is the name is of this boot. i would like to order a pair,asap. nice job. great eviorment.
BuilderPro in Tan Roughout!
I have 1 issue with these boots. The thread used to connect the leather upper to the vibram sole isn't protected. I think there should be a grove cut into the sole for the thread to sit so as your soles wear down, the threads won't.
I have seen amazing hard work to make boots👌😘❤️👍
what if i wanted this exact boot,can you tell me which option it is?because the boots on site look very diff
What model of boot is this? i like its has many reinforsment under like the screws!! Apologize for my english im from argentine
Fantastic work from start to finish, appreciate all the hard work to everyone
Beautiful boot, I like a little more height in the toe & forget the off-road tread. Great farm boot but scary for ladders. Aluminum rungs grab deep lugs, especially when new. Where is Nick's located ?