$300 Red Wing Moc Toe REBUILT into $600 Nicks Boots!

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Жыл бұрын

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In this video, we rebuild a pair of Red Wings. We remove and review all of the old materials and rebuild the boots with thicker, more durable leather components. These upgrades add durability, comfort, and longevity to the boots. Nicks Boots are created using only the top-quality materials on the market. When you invest in Nicks, you invest in comfort for your feet and unparalleled durability.
NOTE: This video is for entertainment and education purposes only.
While most boots are meant to be thrown away after a few months, Nicks are built to last. When your boots start to need some servicing, you can send them in to have them resoled or completely rebuilt! Nicks Handmade Boots are serviceable and last years longer than a mass-produced boot. Since 1964, Nicks has been making the highest quality boots on the market, right here in Spokane Washington. If you're tired of your old work boots wearing out, upgrade to Nicks and enjoy the most comfortable boots on the market.
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@HughesReview Жыл бұрын

Been wearing Red Wings since the mid-90s. Glad to see those old Mocs gave a good fight on the tear down.

@mikeisgettinupset Жыл бұрын

Now these ones actually look like upgraded Red Wings instead of another pair of Nick's Boots. Great work.

@jyc210 Жыл бұрын

Through this video, we can see the craftsmanship of Nick and the aesthetics of Red wind.

@omgphoto Жыл бұрын

I've got to admit. I can't stop thinking about how impossibly cool those ended up looking!! I desperately want my 1907's to get "Nick'd" too!!!

@frfrpr Жыл бұрын

RedWing ain’t no Nicks boot, but that guy was catching hell trying to take that boot apart.

@kyne4325 Жыл бұрын

It would be great if we could always do this as a company repair option.

@BedosLeatherworksLLC Жыл бұрын

never get tired of these videos, Nice Job

@nicksboots Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve!

@pbenjlo Жыл бұрын

Nice rebuild, although that vamp and counter were in very good shape and it just needed a simple resole.

@brycecrousore1985 Жыл бұрын

Judging from the teardown, for a boot half the price, seems very well-constructed. A Mercedes will never match a Rolls, but, they are not meant to. Writing from (8-degree) Minnesota, and seeing grandpa get a new pair at Christmastime because the slop at Hormel's making SPAM was so nasty, I'm partial to RW's. (11 pair in my collection) But would some day love to own a Rolls: preferably the Nicks moc! Another excellent video: thanks!

@waynedub1167 Жыл бұрын

Hello neighbor lol. I'm next door in Fargo. Beautiful day out here.

@937gemcitywestwezt3 Жыл бұрын

It's a shame red wing is now made in China

@JaysonBucy Жыл бұрын

Stunning, absolutely stunning.

@a.l.newsome7395 Жыл бұрын

The matching of the leather for the recraft was a n the money 💰 Great job on the whole project 💯💯💯

@StraightToTheBoots Жыл бұрын

That was really cool to watch. Havent owned Nicks yet since jumping on Truman which has been releasing some heat lately but Nicks is definitely on my list to try out!

@tal3nt Жыл бұрын

Your logger boots are rugged, but these might be the best looking boots you guys have made so far

@leederdavid4782 Жыл бұрын

Well, those turned out sweet. Nice work, Nicks!

@The_U.D. Жыл бұрын

Those are gorgeous. Fine craftsmanship. I’d love to get a apprenticeship in that.

@jacobh9014 Жыл бұрын

Damn I want a pair. They look awesome!

@steffenheinz3700 Жыл бұрын

Nice Boots, awesome Work 😍

@Jopeymessmusic Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I'm 2 mins in and it still seems like a solidly crafted boot imo. Sure you're not going to fight fires with them or anything but for everything else? I'm sure it's a fine boot.

@nodieusa Жыл бұрын

How I wish this was a service offered by Nicks...

@MrLlama999 Жыл бұрын

Take a look at Wyatt and Sons. They offer some customization as cobblers.

@MrStreetninja007 Жыл бұрын

Why not just buy a whole Nick's boot so you don't have a lower quality upper vs a beefy lower

@PlMPinDlSTRESS Жыл бұрын

@@MrStreetninja007 I think they mean the service in general for all boots not just redwings there are other companies that make quality boots

@MrStreetninja007 Жыл бұрын

@@PlMPinDlSTRESS I think at one time they used to actually rebuild other pnw boots not sure if they still offer that or not

@KimballPrecisionRifles Жыл бұрын

Did you call and ask? I’m pretty sure they do rebuild other boots, but maybe not.

@stevenwilliams1423 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@navigatorbylly1985 Жыл бұрын

amazing job

@markmilan01 Жыл бұрын

Siiiiick!🔥🔥🔥

@erskerbobbles Жыл бұрын

Red Wings Rock!!!!

@assadn5082 Жыл бұрын

I don't know what's happening to me..I've retired from wearing sneakers to work and bought a pair of iron rangers and within a matter of weeks I have almost 10 pairs of boots and I'm watching cobbler and boot transformation videos.

@nicksboots Жыл бұрын

It happens!

@CrispyFrenFry Жыл бұрын

Although a cool video and a clear upgrade, I still think the two piece moccasin construction is part of the original’s appeal. I understand it may not be water tight but I want a real moccasin stitch/ construction. Otherwise this is more of a design that competes with other mock moccasin stitched boots like Alden’s 405. Great video!

@johnnyshell2839 Жыл бұрын

I'm not big into red wings but I noticed it took 3 damn people to get that damn boot apart.

@graffbash909 Жыл бұрын

Daaaamn!❤

@iambretton Жыл бұрын

Great camera work

@alexduke5402 Жыл бұрын

Should i use a conditioner on my insole and inside my boots?

@chuckcole2625 Жыл бұрын

This man stitching will literally be a nicks stitching legend. I love his outfit apron, pins , looks like his dad or gdad . He is just always working super hard in the videos and does excellent work. I’m on my second pair of nicks. And there not comparable to 95% of the brands out there. We need the reg riverfront on quick ship. Lol

@rogeliorodriguez1533 Жыл бұрын

the guy who sits around the glue pot all day deserves a raise.

@chriswest9685 Жыл бұрын

I own a pair of Red Wing Heritage 875’s, I’m wanting to purchase a pair of Nicks Rangers. Does anyone know how the sizing compares between the two?

@petersilecchio4417 Жыл бұрын

Would be Very Nice if Red Wing made their moc toe boot like that.

@ElLocoMonkey2012 Жыл бұрын

would be at least 550 though. haha

@troyheffernan1261 Жыл бұрын

I will have a pair of nicks in the future

@Salvatore-1980 Жыл бұрын

Red Wings...Still putting up a fight in the break down!

@AJ-by6pd 3 ай бұрын

Do you guys have a puritan stitch machine?

@troyheffernan1261 Жыл бұрын

Sweet

@snooka2484 Жыл бұрын

Good

@evsnova74 10 ай бұрын

What last did you use?

@240sxdriver Жыл бұрын

Could you guys do something similar to remove the inner heel leather piece to be on the outside? I like my 1907's but my heel aches after a few hours of wearing them due to the slab rubbing even with thicker socks on.

@Tonkarai Жыл бұрын

This seems like nicks way of doing a respectfully shots fired and well make it better for you.

@77Matt Жыл бұрын

What was that suspicious piece of spyware component that was recovered from the cork pice of the insole/midsole, at 3:52?

@user-oe9et2sl1e Жыл бұрын

Hello, congrats on the perfect job. I have a question. What wax do you use for winter boots that will last in the snow?

@MrLlama999 Жыл бұрын

Check out Saphir Everest or SnoSeal

@user-oe9et2sl1e Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@TylerSnyder305 Жыл бұрын

I think you guys should offer a more easy wearing comfort oriented wedge sole and or moc toe type boot. Maybe you should talk to Roseanvil and look into designing the perfect moc toe boot that he can debut for Moctober next year. I think it would mostly be like this boot here, but with a longer lasting max wear style wedge, speed hooks, maybe stitch through the wedge at the toe to prevent peeling, and find a way to make it a bit easier wearing/ comfort oriented. Maybe go with a cork fill instead of leather, maybe no shank, and come up with a softer leather to use for the insole / footbed. You guys could probably create the best wedge sole boot ever made.

@mateofenn Жыл бұрын

I really like moc toes and I’ve been fortunate enough to own a pair of Red Wings and Nicks moc toe (both barely used when bought). Nicks does offer a moc toe with about half the stuff you asked about. The 2021 outsole is a little longer wearing than RWs and they have speed hooks with stitch down construction. I find the Nicks more comfortable (not by a whole lot though) working on concrete floors than the Red Wings. If you’re really wanting comfort I like using insoles. You can get comfortable without sacrificing longevity and durability as you can always replace insoles.

@Hurricane1990 Жыл бұрын

You’ve described Red Wings’s Traction Tread and Traction Tread Lite boots lol.

@TylerSnyder305 Жыл бұрын

@@Hurricane1990 not really because those aren't very traditional or as good of a boot.

@picseyha2331 Жыл бұрын

king vs king

@hindavi_swarajy Жыл бұрын

How to buy this shoes

@jamessimpson5452 Жыл бұрын

I can agree on the one piece moc toe, but why go from 360 degree to 270 degree stich down? Certainly 270 degree is quicker to do and I assume more cost effective. Overall a nice outcome of hand craftsmanship.

@kevinhelton4309 Жыл бұрын

It had a Goodyear welt. Not a stitchdown.

@Softw4re 4 ай бұрын

What is that at 3:53?

@EDHBlvd Жыл бұрын

I love these videos but was curious. Are these employees boots that they wanted to rebuild as a partial Nicks?

@lukelarsson Жыл бұрын

Yes, I’m an employee. I purchased these back in like 2014 at a Michigan Red Wing store but didn’t get sized correctly. I wore them for 6 years being two widths too wide. They were super uncomfortable and just sat in my closet for the last 2 years. I was planning on getting rid of them but then we got the Moc Toe stitcher. Now they fit and are built like tanks.

@imowgrass Жыл бұрын

Need to get this done to met set of RW mocs. Just need to order a set of Nick's! That Vibram sole is comfy but has absolutely zero wear. Afraid to order a pair and my Rx orthotics not fit. Can I send the orthotics in and get fitment/size help that way?

@TraceyAllen Жыл бұрын

Depending on the last used you may not need your orthotics. You can get them with different amounts of arc support. And they offer a try on services, were they send you a pair to try on.

@imowgrass Жыл бұрын

My orthotics are for ankle support. My ankles fall inward. They are from an orthopedist, custom molded from my feet, not some flimsy thing from the store shelf.

@mateofenn Жыл бұрын

@@imowgrasscontact Nicks. They have all kinds of stories about being able to accommodate difficult conditions. There is also a try on service that is $100 and you could find out that way if you don’t live in a place you can try them on in person.

@harrybrown7680 Жыл бұрын

5:56 Red Wing should make the same on the 1905-Model

@tonyprovo7816 Жыл бұрын

Awesome repair work. At what point do you say "UNCLE". These Redwings are only 20% redwing and 80% patchwork?

@wave2k868 Жыл бұрын

RedNicks NickWings

@tavo24vv27 Жыл бұрын

What is that at 3:53

@alibulloch Жыл бұрын

03:52 what is that?! a tracking device?! footstep counter?! lol

@Ebony017 Жыл бұрын

I'm legitimately curious if they're gonna do a iron ranger rebuild now.

@Dan-u1l Жыл бұрын

I've always wondered, while making boots, when is the last removed?

@thesharpercoder Жыл бұрын

There are three nails that hold the insole to the last, which they did not show being installed in this video. The nails are removed at the 16:50 mark, just prior to the “bottoming” step.

@thesharpercoder Жыл бұрын

The above is not exactly accurate. The last is removed after the heel stack is put on. What I described above is when the insole of the boot is detached from the last. Sorry.

@mikealley2596 Жыл бұрын

can anyone send in their old RW moc toes and have them rebuilt like this?

@gilbertayala1069 Жыл бұрын

How much for the rebuild $$$$$$$

@josephp.antario8912 Жыл бұрын

If I ship my red wings into nicks will they do this for me? I would definitely pay for this service.

@harrybrown7680 Жыл бұрын

23:40 Looks good, except the welt🤭

@cast1450 Жыл бұрын

Who is the guy, the intern?

@altri5842 Жыл бұрын

MY BIRTHDAY WAS YESTERDAY. ahem the good year welt on the Red Wings is better than nicks where they just use the rest of the leather as a welt. but to each there own. I don't doubt that nicks boots are good quality but redwings are just that much more cheaper and easier to get resoled at a cobblers for less than taking it too nicks. at the same time i only have the redwing 405s which uses the more synthetic material, rubbery insole, and the foot bed isn't leather. I took them to get resoled, they replace the foam filling with cork and leather mid sole and Vibram Cristy.

@bztrain Жыл бұрын

If this was an actual service you could just take my money.

@111111111Tiger Жыл бұрын

Keep it simple. Just get a pair of Nick's to begin with...lol

@harrybrown7680 Жыл бұрын

17:09 it hurts every time🥶

@austinpatterson18 10 ай бұрын

I got a pair of 10875 and they’re junk, they fall apart very easily, my Thorogood moc toes are a year strong and now sign of throwing them out anytime soon

@arlo957 Жыл бұрын

a security tracker? they really dont build em like they used to.

@panzer5033 Жыл бұрын

Those were walking around shoes, not used for work.

@erinsquirkychannel501 Жыл бұрын

So nice, if anyone ever wanna do something nice for someone here I am rewwings lol

@NeoPortaPotty Жыл бұрын

is that a damascus knife i spy around 17:10

@doughaynes5624 Жыл бұрын

also came here to see what that double ended fixed blade was...

@pigskin3367 Жыл бұрын

Hard to believe there’s that many nails in the sole of a boot, thousand wonders you don’t feel one sticking your foot every now and then….

@Bearded360 Жыл бұрын

Do a collaboration so I can buy them at red wing.

@haroldlee4037 Жыл бұрын

As much as I love my Redwings, as Nick's doesn't offer this as a service, I have to wonder why they are spending the time on these boots when the craftspersons(?) could be making Nick's Boots...

@jcmc8235 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Although, personally, I will go through that sole in a month. It just doesn't hold up while walking on sidewalks and finished asphalt. Perhaps Vibram should invest on technology and find a solution to this ? Anyway, awesome work. One day soon I'll have a pair of Nick's!

@michealvick4042 Жыл бұрын

They already have vibram makes hybrid soles a good expample is the traction tred lite sole that redeint offers in its work line

@TheDagraner4576 Жыл бұрын

If you're going through that sole in a month, you're either walking on the surface of the sun or your sidewalks are finished with a cheese grater.

@alexsexton4481 Жыл бұрын

Any boots with a christy sole isn’t recommended for asphalt.

@mr.monitor. Жыл бұрын

No you won't wear out that sole in a month 🤣

@mr.monitor. Жыл бұрын

@Alex Sexton still you could walk, run, drag your feet on asphalt all day everyday for a long long time before you wear off a flat sole. You think lugs wear slower?