How It's Made: Officer Boots - Veg Tan - Nicks Handmade Boots
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In this video, we show you how our Wickett & Craig Veg Tan Officer FT Boot is made! Stick around for the final product! All Nicks Boots are made here in Spokane, WA from the finest parts and materials. We are USA-owned and operated, valuing the livelihoods of our workers as well as the quality of our boots. If you're looking for the toughest work boots on the market, you've finally come to the right place.
If you're interested in how our boots are serviced, check out other content on our KZfaq channel! 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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00:00 Clicking
00:22 Skiving
00:51 Sewing Upper
02:32 Sewing Lower
04:40 Hooks & Eyes
05:01 First Lasting
05:59 Main Lasting
09:11 Shanking
11:02 Bottoming
12:41 McKay
12:47 Sole
13:10 Sole-Stitching
13:21 Heel Stack + Top
14:34 Size Stamps
14:53 Sanding
16:07 Finishing
16:34 Staining
17:17 Finished Result
@Canberra67 Ай бұрын
Amazing to watch these tradesmen and women at work. They are all true artisans.
@JasonWh 2 жыл бұрын
These folks are true artisans in every sense of the word. Love Nicks Boots.
@nafis6668 8 ай бұрын
Just got one today. Nice to rewatch this, appreciating their work 😊
@mikekuczynski1552 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my orthopedic surgeon , hammers , skin gripping tools , nails , screws and more hammers . Great looking boots 👢 Thanks
@coryjones9573 2 жыл бұрын
Fine Craftsman doing a wonderful job!great video
@alexanderzummallen4562 2 жыл бұрын
Sold me on them without a doubt excellent! Keep up the good work. 👍🏻
@geraldleatherman1899 2 жыл бұрын
I am looking into buying a good pair of boots, and want to spoil myself when I do. After watching this video, and as a veteran, seeing American craftsmanship and attention to detail, I'll be buying Nick's Boots. Great job to everyone in this video, you truly do an amazing job!
@jessebaker5940 2 жыл бұрын
thank you sir for your service
@geraldleatherman1899 2 жыл бұрын
@@jessebaker5940 Thank you, I appreciate that.
@jessebaker5940 2 жыл бұрын
@@geraldleatherman1899 you’re welcome sir
@user-fy6ii5uo7g 2 жыл бұрын
I have a par of Iron Rangers currently and I love them, but I will also be adding a pair of Nicks to my collection in the near future.
@mathewdasilva4421 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought some builder pros today
@jenniferoneill4943 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. So enjoyed watching 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@diesunddasss 2 жыл бұрын
today i ordered my first moc toe boots from Nicks Boots, can't wait for it but I'm looking forward
@grammybear4226 2 жыл бұрын
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️
@genta6259 2 жыл бұрын
Man, you guys are the best!
@johanolofsson8558 2 жыл бұрын
This is art!
@CST-ft9dv 2 жыл бұрын
This is way more interesting than anything on TV. THANK YOU!!
@browill9 2 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. Thanks for sharing. GBU
@barrymantelli8011 2 жыл бұрын
These have a classic appeal. Beauty
@DavidHuber63 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!
@indigoinkognito9878 2 жыл бұрын
Rgabks , guys for putting us on shoes... appreciate for a great job what you doing for us !
@jameslabs1 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks
@TheCamaro5 2 жыл бұрын
love how is all work and not talking. Really makes me want to buy a pair of boots.
@thesharpercoder 2 жыл бұрын
That’s because most of them are probably wearing ear plugs! That is a very noisy environment. For example, the machine that stamps out the leather panels is as loud as a rifle.
@williamweiss6128 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Nick's, Spokane. Grew up there.
@Crackers2549 2 жыл бұрын
Bad Asses making those boots...! Awesome skill...!
@gutfinski 2 жыл бұрын
Great craftsmanship! My hope is that you will train others in your skill and carry on this tradition.
@lukewarmwater6412 2 жыл бұрын
if you look closely you may notice that some of the machinery they use was built in the 1940's nicks has been around long enough that some of these guys are second or third generation craftsmen already.
@mmatth2194 Жыл бұрын
Just got my Officers boot in W&C veg-tanned Black English bridle. They may be my favorite.
@leakslikasieve 2 жыл бұрын
I finally get my Officers in CXL 8 tomorrow!
@brad6440 Жыл бұрын
How have they been??
@adamfleischer2405 Жыл бұрын
@@brad6440 amazing. I get a tiny bit of heel lift in the right one, but that’s because it’s about a 1/4 size larger in my left. They look beautiful, they are comfortable, and the quality is clear.
@willsee1822 2 жыл бұрын
I love the style of the officer. Ordered mine this last August!
@bobsmith-ji2uh 2 жыл бұрын
Did you get them yet?
@antoniotorres3936 2 жыл бұрын
Did you get them yet? And what color?
@willsee1822 2 жыл бұрын
No not yet. It should be early next year time frame. Chose to 1964 leather roughed out.
@TacitusKilgore.. 2 жыл бұрын
@@willsee1822 I ordered my Builder Pro's on the 25th of August, so I may get them here in early December/January.
@luke0421 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Been on order that long and you still haven't gotten them? That's ridiculous. No way I'd ever wait that long on a pair of boots. They aren't even special.
@thayne559 2 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of Nick's officer boots on order. Can't wait!
@brad6440 Жыл бұрын
You must have received them by now. What do you think?
@thayne559 Жыл бұрын
@@brad6440 They are awesome The only thing i would change is get a pull loop.
@thesharpercoder 2 жыл бұрын
Are you confused watching these videos? Me, too. At least, I was confused until I watched most of them 2-5 times. The biggest mystery is when does the last come out of the boot? Just after the 9:00 mark, they remove the (3) big nails holding the insole to the last. Once they separate the last from the actual boot, every nail after that point becomes a permanent part of the boot. The actual last is moved at a later step.
@petarmedo1192 2 жыл бұрын
I love the time stamps
@soggycracker5934 2 жыл бұрын
My biggest problem with getting good boots resoled is the sanding. Luckily, I have a somewhat local guy that listens to what the customer wants. He'll just trim the sole flush with a knife if you ask. Love that little old man.
@mikeford963 2 жыл бұрын
Why is that an issue? Done correctly, the sander doesn't touch the upper at all.
@mikeford963 2 жыл бұрын
Also, depending on the sole, you may not be able to cut it easily with a knife. Those Vibram lug soles are HARD!!!
@mikeford963 2 жыл бұрын
And btw I'm asking out curiosity. I don't mean to come off like an ass.
@soggycracker5934 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeford963 The issue is that a heavy hand with the sander can remove welt material and you can't just add that back. Once it's too thin it has to be replaced. And replacing the welt is more expensive than the sole. Usually about twice the price. Hard is pretty relative. I've watched him do my boots. They are tough, but a good knife still goes right through it.
@mikeford963 2 жыл бұрын
@@soggycracker5934 I getcha. I think it largely depends on the boots construction. That's the only thing the kinda disappoints me about Nicks Boots is the lack of an isolated welt. I can understand the reason they build their boots the way they do, but having a separate welt piece can add some longevity to the uppers of the boots.
@user-lc2vx5cm7m 2 жыл бұрын
Посмотрел с удовольствием . Мастерам большое уважение.
@antoniopiombo1983 2 жыл бұрын
Bellissimo modo per fare scarponi bravo
@daleheesch6640 2 жыл бұрын
I always seem to miss at what point do they pull the Last out when making the boots??
@hgc3684 2 жыл бұрын
Maravilloso trabajo. Solo me quedó una duda... Como sacar tanto clavo de la orma y suela interior? O ahí se quedan? Saludos desde Veracruz.
@ozzynmyrtle 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@memefeed2147 2 жыл бұрын
Make a video with all the boot models, starting with the heritage boots. It’s been difficult to discern all the differences between them
@onixtheone 2 жыл бұрын
They have a website
@memefeed2147 2 жыл бұрын
@@onixtheone I’ve been buying nicks boots for 4 years now, their site only has pictures, not a detailed description.
@monsterslayer4317 2 жыл бұрын
The veg tan leather is so supple, and giving. Breaks in like a dream. Very comfortable boots.
@0neKingD0wn 2 жыл бұрын
So confortable that they were all wearing made in china running shoes ...
@AMogus-jr6qk 2 жыл бұрын
@@0neKingD0wn nah not all of them were lol.
@thesharpercoder 2 жыл бұрын
Supple? Chrome tanned leather is far more pliable and softer than veg tanned leather. This why they use veg tanned leather for the insole and shank!
@robinsonroamanotas8876 2 жыл бұрын
One question?: Con que humedecen el contrafuerte antes de aplicarle pegamento?
@LUNARWIL3441 Жыл бұрын
Las mejores botas 👢 👌 del 🌎
@frankcastle3827 2 жыл бұрын
These look nice! I would just chance out those soles for longer lasting ones
@vladimir7965 2 жыл бұрын
Заказывал у этих ребят ботинки. Модель Traveler, верх такой же, подошва отличается. Достаточно долгий процесс заказа: сначала присылают форму-шаблон, которую нужно заполнить, потом скан отправляешь назад. На всё ушло примерно 4 месяца В размер попали очень четко. Причем по моей просьбе сделали припуск для толстой стельки. По качеству сравнимо с White's, но все же, если выбирал бы одни ботинки на всю жизнь, то выбрал бы Nicks. Более влагостойкая конструкция. Ботинки определенно стоят своих денег.
@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын
Благодарим за теплые слова, Владимир! 🙏
@SlavaT 2 жыл бұрын
0.48 - what is the beige material used as lining ?
@butchlynch 2 жыл бұрын
Is this the buck brown milled harness leather?
@robertodebeers2551 2 жыл бұрын
Nicks, do you ever make Corcoran Jump Boot-look-alikes?
@blackwingvisuals5017 2 жыл бұрын
The dogs bollocks !:-)
@jjimenez8430 2 жыл бұрын
That guys mask in every video always cracks me up 🤣😂 like why bother if your gonna wear it like that lol
@mikel1483 2 жыл бұрын
i hope in 20 weeks, when ya'll get around to building my boots, you do a video, so i can see my boots being made. builder pro, tan, with 6 inch shaft..
@christianc3422 2 жыл бұрын
I hope they don’t. Just because you asked like that
@geemeff 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet!!! How much for a pair of those bad boys?
@EQ9962 2 жыл бұрын
True artisans.
@qxezwcs 2 жыл бұрын
What is that black thing they used to replace cork?
@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын
It's a rubber squeak pad to eliminate squeaking. It does NOT replace cork, because this style of construction doesn't use cork. Just two very thick pieces of leather.
@krazmokramer 2 жыл бұрын
Very handsome boots! I'm just curious...what are the people fabricating these boots wearing on their feet during these videos? Not being critical, just curious. Thanks!!
@_Hound_ 2 жыл бұрын
Good question.
@bobsmith-ji2uh 2 жыл бұрын
Probably sneakers.
@cacon1239 2 жыл бұрын
I work in a boot factory. 1000% they're wearing sneakers.
@MrRustyStrings 2 жыл бұрын
Been there about 20x. It's always a mix.
@StoneKing3D 2 жыл бұрын
These are so gorgeous.... man, crazy gorgeous. BTW are these any durable???????????? hehehe
@8d4o0c4 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy durable. And they can be re-soled so you can wear them for a lifetime!
@johnkelly9246 2 жыл бұрын
Can your boots be individually fit for the customer and what is the process?
@logangoldey4956 2 жыл бұрын
They do that. They send you a fit sheet for measurements and do a phone consultation. Then they construct a try on boot that they ship to you for another phone consultation to discuss any hot spots or anything that you're not happy with and then they get down to making your final boots.
@schmate7132 2 жыл бұрын
Such a quality boot, but why aren't you using steel shanks? Maybe I missed it in the video but I don't see you putting one in.
@MrRustyStrings 2 жыл бұрын
leather shanks
@AMogus-jr6qk 2 жыл бұрын
Leather fits their lasts better
@geniuspharmacist 2 жыл бұрын
Do people buy the boots as a collectable? They might be too fancy to wear on the ground...... Excellent work.... Please keep the tradition going.
@thayne559 2 жыл бұрын
I bought mine to wear
@EdAb 2 жыл бұрын
Are these the "slimmest' most "dressy" style of Nicks boots, or is there another sleeker design? I have real work boots, now I want something of the same quality that I can wear in more "formal" environments.
@MrRustyStrings 2 жыл бұрын
These will do it. I have the original black version. They get a ton of looks and comments! You could go with the Falcon if you wanted something lower in overall height.
@MBdrummer3288 2 жыл бұрын
So is he nailing and gluing all that to the LAST?? If so, how the hell do you get the last out of the boot in the end??
@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын
No..
@jonathanjonathan7386 6 ай бұрын
fantastic workmanship, great boot, but why no toe cap? wd make a better looking boot i think
@Tannhauser42 2 жыл бұрын
What happens to all the leather scraps that are too small to be used in something else? Do they get turned into some sort of composite leather material?
@1979augistine 2 жыл бұрын
Bigger pieces get sold in 5 or 10 pound boxes on there site for key chains or change purses
@RizetoPower 2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me the difference between the Officer and the Overlander?
@AMogus-jr6qk 2 жыл бұрын
Sole
@RizetoPower 2 жыл бұрын
@@AMogus-jr6qk I do believe you are correct, different soles make different looks.
@mouhaahaahaa 2 жыл бұрын
10:40 foam?? i want to buy natural boots but foam is oil
@SonarWavePulse 2 жыл бұрын
That's rubber, not foam
@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын
That's a rubber squeak pad. Very thin and is only there to reduce and eliminate squeaking. Btw..... oil IS natural.
@user-jg7pw8zg5o 2 жыл бұрын
качественная обувь это моя мечта....
@javierhernandez215 2 жыл бұрын
Don't you have some local boot place at where you live?
@user-jg7pw8zg5o 2 жыл бұрын
@@javierhernandez215 живу я в России, на качественную обувь мне работать 2 месяца и не есть...
@Faryshalala 2 жыл бұрын
They look amazing for an everyday boot but for construction work they wouldn’t be ideal
@burningmanmike 2 жыл бұрын
With your craftspeople working so fast, why are my boots taking so long to get? Ha! Ha!
@jakespede8522 2 жыл бұрын
Art...Foot-art..Made by Americans!!
@ateeqkhan7062 2 жыл бұрын
Soooooo nicooooo
@j7d7m777 2 жыл бұрын
WOW 3 hours to make just one boot, not a pair, ONE. Unreal, nice though.
@couchsofa2977 2 жыл бұрын
my idea was compare, maybe. now its compare definately.
@javierhernandez215 2 жыл бұрын
Against who or what?
@RickCardone 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta fix that audio compression. I would have loved to watch this video, but I can abide that hiss in the sound
@truthfulkarl 2 жыл бұрын
of all the machines and tools that can maim and kill. scariest one to me is the one you use to taper the leather......
@CIA0 2 жыл бұрын
I wanna one of this superb and fantastic boot , but i’m living in Italy and i’m not a lucky man 😔fuckkkkkkkk😟
@ericcooney329 2 жыл бұрын
would be great asmr if it was normal speed
@q4life551 2 жыл бұрын
Damn the good old American made. Do they ever do this in China? Lol
@GregariousAntithesis 2 жыл бұрын
Why arent you wetting your boots before you stretch them on the last?
@AMogus-jr6qk 2 жыл бұрын
Depends on leather thickness and temper
@GregariousAntithesis 2 жыл бұрын
@@AMogus-jr6qk when was the last time you made a pair of boots?
@AMogus-jr6qk 2 жыл бұрын
@@GregariousAntithesis a year ago. Took a small course. Nicks has also started previously that they only wet before lasting with their thick work leathers.
@GregariousAntithesis 2 жыл бұрын
@@AMogus-jr6qk i learned in OK from people who learned from J Griffith. You not only wet the leather to aid in fitting to the last you also wet to take the stretch out of the leather so when they are broken in they dont get sloppy. You do it on shoes and boots.
@GregariousAntithesis 2 жыл бұрын
@Baldspot just because they mass produce hand made boots doesn't mean they are American gods, they are taking a inappropriate short cut. Why do you feel the need to answer a question i posed to Nicks? Facts are facts if you dont wet the leather before you last the boot and take the stretch out of the leather they will get sloppy once broken in. I would never mass produce boots, i dont need to or want to.
@pak3ton 2 жыл бұрын
i cant afford this boots 😂
@couchsofa2977 2 жыл бұрын
i got my Nicks boots yeaterday. Awesome tanks. boots were not cleaned, meaning no sanding, burrs on sole and left over strands of threat. i love the boots, but little things can make a huge difference. boots delivered withoutout any wrapping. info nothing. boots in box. nothing else. i was expecting some protection. the boots are great, fit perfect, why miss this little but impotant part?
@couchsofa2977 2 жыл бұрын
one day wearing them, sweet. soon gloves.
@mikel1483 2 жыл бұрын
my roberts look like the right shoe was made by crafsman, the left boot looks like it was made by the new guy.
@Comrade134 2 жыл бұрын
The supply chain pressure is enormous. You should be thankful that you got your boot delivered! Don't fuss about the little details during a global pandemic.
@bobsmith-ji2uh 2 жыл бұрын
How long did you have to wait?
@couchsofa2977 2 жыл бұрын
@@bobsmith-ji2uh i got lucky, they had what i wanted in stock. 1 week :)
@user-sl4ok9ch9t 2 жыл бұрын
Не понимаю смысла прошивки насквозь через подошву,сотрётся об асфальт через полчаса эта прошивка!
@user-qv6kt1ve1s 2 жыл бұрын
Здраствуйте почему, полупара правая ниже.
@Comrade134 2 жыл бұрын
Have you considered using wood soles in your boots? I think it would be a great addition to your Heritage line.
@ThreeDog101 2 жыл бұрын
Nick's handmade clogs. Maybe to support the marketing push to Holland.
@Comrade134 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThreeDog101 There's an age old tradition of using a wood mid sole and heal stack instead of just layers of leather. I love the look and sound of my Swiss boots made in Portugal. They provide both firm and comfortable foot support. The sound of my heal striking the ground is quite a manly thing to behold!
@ThreeDog101 2 жыл бұрын
@@Comrade134 yep, in English these are called clogs I believe
@kyankelly141 2 жыл бұрын
So tell me again how I’m not stepping on the tips of nails all day
@AMogus-jr6qk 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of thick, dense leather
@ulugbekmuhitdinov2663 2 жыл бұрын
Assalomu alaykum..... 👍🇺🇿
@umerfarooq-ef3fy 2 жыл бұрын
Wa alykum salam, 🇵🇰
@apostasiaelegcho5612 2 жыл бұрын
If you used a water base glue instead of that formaldehyde junk, there's a lot more people in the world who are allergic to formaldehyde glue that would purchase your boots. Me being one of them.
@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын
I have never heard of people who are allergic to formaldehyde. I guarantee Nicks doesn't miss your money enough to swap their cement for an untested product. Them swapping their glue would only negatively affect sales.
@apostasiaelegcho5612 2 жыл бұрын
@@Totemparadox I'm sure you haven't heard of many things. Hypoallergenic glue was the first glue created. It's not untested nor new.
@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын
@@apostasiaelegcho5612 It is untested by Nicks for their boots. Also if it's such a common allergy that it affects Nicks sales, don't you think they'd care?
@apostasiaelegcho5612 2 жыл бұрын
@@Totemparadox I didn't say it was a common condition. What's your point, dude? Just want troll?
@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын
@@apostasiaelegcho5612 I want to understand why you feel so entitled that your money is enough to make Nicks change an important part of their process?
@teleespantoso 2 жыл бұрын
Vegetarian
@1979augistine 2 жыл бұрын
Yep the animals the leather came from where 100 percent vegetarian
@teleespantoso 2 жыл бұрын
@@1979augistine so, the animals were vegetarian? Nice shoes.nice work!
@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын
Vegetable tanned real leather 😉
@saajmusic498 2 жыл бұрын
$576 in indian rupees 28000 rupees🤣🤣 out of my range 🤭🤭😄😄😄
@ivancastillo5783 2 жыл бұрын
I think I’m the only one wonder why so many nails…..
@joeysalazar4356 2 жыл бұрын
Working waaaay too fast. Can't be safe. 😆
@lancelot2062 2 жыл бұрын
Boots height are different 17：25
@nigelbaboolal5072 Жыл бұрын
Handmade boots, the first thing you see though is a clicker...
@antoniusblock7240 2 жыл бұрын
I'm gay.
@istanbulozelbileme3957 2 жыл бұрын
Kusura bakmayın ama abd ayakkabı yapımında çok geri kalmış Türkiye de çok daha profosyönelce yapılıyor hem kalfalık hemde sayacılık bizim ustaların eline su dökemezsiniz
@abdulkhoir2980 2 жыл бұрын
give away dong ..
@sadiq_akbar_taranwal 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats to everyone who is early And who found this comment 👏 ❤
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