How It's Made: World's Toughest Hiking Boots

How It's Made: World's Toughest Hiking Boots - Nicks Urban Drifter

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The Urban Drifter combines the traction of a lug sole with the low profile design of our 6" boots to make one truly durable hiking boot. These boots utilize the same core materials as our work boots, giving you the ultimate comfort and quality.
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
00:50 Skiving
02:03 Sewing
05:30 Eyes & Hooks
06:09 Lasting
09:13 Shanking
10:01 Sole
12:44 Heel Stitching
13:20 Heel Stack
15:05 Sanding
16:14 Insole
16:42 Finishing
17:04 Final Result

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@scottt4136 2 жыл бұрын

My urban drifters just arrived! They are the nicest boots I've ever owned! I'm in the process of breaking them in and it's going great. The quality is is outstanding 👌

@Comrade134 2 жыл бұрын

They look great but they're not always kind to your feet.

@brianwarner44 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I ordered mine a month ago...can't wait....how long did it take for yours to arrive?

@scottt4136 2 жыл бұрын

I received mine before the 8 week lead by 3 or 4 days.

@scottt4136 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't have any size issues. I wear a 12 in most shoes but 11 in some boots. I split the difference with 11.5 and it worked out great.

@BuckinBillyRaySmith 2 жыл бұрын

This process has always captivated me, , thx for puttin' in the time

@joejoeV88 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you Buckin stay kind

@KolchakXI 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched two of the boot-making videos three times each, it’s just super fascinating to watch these be handmade. Definitely want to get a pair of Drifters… hopefully rough-out. Glad to support a PNW USA business.

@timothydewees 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Urban Drifters in this same configuration coming in two days. I can't wait!

@markmilan01 2 жыл бұрын

All the details, quality leather, handmade, incredible craftsmanship👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@bluelude2001 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for making these kinds of videos and also thanks for making high quality boots!

@beagler4234 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

@achille5 2 жыл бұрын

I live in my urban drifters. I rarely wear anything else. Durable, comfortable, aesthetic, one of the best investments I've made.

@matttherrien9608 Жыл бұрын

How long have you owned them?

@apoffs 2 жыл бұрын

Ive ordered my very first pair early May this year, can't wait to receive them. The craft in the team making these boots is amazing !

@danmcarthur8077 Жыл бұрын

How are they

@Raigoth 2 жыл бұрын

Man, if I had the money I would definitely buy a pair, these things look amazing!

@severoromo640 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been enjoying mine for over two years now. Thank you!

@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@scottdavenport1833 2 жыл бұрын

Impeccable work.

@austinconley9234 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I should have my Drifters in a few weeks if lead time is accurate. Can’t wait.

@austinconley9234 Жыл бұрын

My Drifters are everything I thought they would be. Couldn’t be happier. Money well spent. Thank you Nick’s for a superior product and a testament to US craftsmanship.

@witnessrevelation 2 жыл бұрын

just a thought.. you guys should start doing a weekly livestream of different aspects in the shop.. I think it would be cool to see what goes on through out the day in a boot factory. call it live fridays or something and highlight different areas of the shop each week.

@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@AnonYmous-be9vw 5 ай бұрын

You folks make Spokane proud ❤

@Antoine5498 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !

@EvanK2EJT 2 жыл бұрын

Man.... I have the exact same boots on order right now. Can't wait for them to arrive!

@mikem9612 2 жыл бұрын

Same here! I'm excited!

@78sharpshooter Жыл бұрын

How are you liking these boots so far?

@EvanK2EJT Жыл бұрын

@@78sharpshooter They're awesome. They're the boots I wear to work daily. I will say that the break in is pretty rough (particularly the soles and footed) but once they're broken in they're great.

@ThompsonAtomicRanch 2 жыл бұрын

These are such great looking and functional boots! Well done Nick’s!

@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@Crackers2549 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching these Nicks videos...! Love to watch the skilled guys and girls Artisans at work...! Like I've said before, American bad asses, skilled and dedicated to make you the best boots that are made today.... Gorgeous pair of boots that will last a lifetime if properly cared for... America at it's best, because you are getting the BEST......! Love this...! Greg...IN

@derekddanderson1 2 жыл бұрын

I am saving money to buy a pair of nicks boots can’t wait to own a pair

@jasonbradley9256 2 жыл бұрын

Dam…!! Your an artisan..!! Never get bored watching those craftsmen….and women..!!

@FernandoPerez-ts5xm 2 жыл бұрын

Hola saludos A todos, prácticamente todas las botas que fabrican quedan ecepcionalmente muy bien, gracias por compartirnos el trabajo que hacen, son totalmente expertos.

@CarlosGarcia-lh5jh 2 жыл бұрын

Excepto los 5 millones hechos en China que usa el 98% de las personas!!!

@Subie-Driver 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great boot…that sure explains the hefty price tag though.

@paulthompson8642 2 жыл бұрын

I love these

@Freedom89984 2 жыл бұрын

My dream boots! And it will be a dream unfortunately. But still a true craftsmanship to build these boots.

@gncc600 2 жыл бұрын

The glue cowboy is awesome.

@jwrappuhn71 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@DisturbedBrains 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible for the thicker sole to be added to this model? The non stitched through.

@michaellaun 2 жыл бұрын

Like to see this an inch shorter with a padded top. Also add the new 1276 sole..:)

@kevinfoster926 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@bquick80 Жыл бұрын

What leather are you using for these boots? I love it.

@alexanderjamieson7971 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@geemeff 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite is the Danner Mountain lite. Any thoughts?

@raulvaldes5158 2 жыл бұрын

A los maestros zapateros de NICKS, talento, virtuosidad y pasión; hermosas botas chee.

@byoken 2 жыл бұрын

A wedge sole would look great on these.

@sadiq_akbar_taranwal 2 жыл бұрын

amazing 👏 🙀 😯 😮 😲

@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@austinjuarez 2 жыл бұрын

This is the model I am most interested in. Do you have any pictures of what this model looks like with a honey vibram sole?

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

Nobleman's Xchange on youtube has Urban Drifters in waxed flesh with honey vibram soles. They look very good.

@alphaTrader.oo1 2 жыл бұрын

Demnnn.. I like it

@user-co4wl9eq7j 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@nikitapoletaev3629 Жыл бұрын

Хорошая работа.

@Glenfilthie1 2 жыл бұрын

Can you guys do a vid of your moc toe builds?

@StolenAlias 2 жыл бұрын

They have

@andigonzalez6346 2 жыл бұрын

What is the name of that glue? Thanks!

@Awlson-leather-craft 2 жыл бұрын

WOOOOOOOOOW Amazing What a good job 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@IvoryOasis 2 жыл бұрын

Dang those are some long nails to be working with the hands haha. Props to her for managing that.

@R.J._Lewis 2 жыл бұрын

The stitches holding lugged soles on are always the first thing to go on any pair of boots I have with serious tread. Would it help to cut a channel in the lug pattern before they are sewn down, so that they aren't what you're walking on?

@bigvisk1125 2 жыл бұрын

they are also nailed/screwed and glued on

@CrimFerret 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigvisk1125 Thus the glue and screws in addition to the stitching. I am a little surprised they don't channel them for the stitches though.

@ndane2 2 жыл бұрын

the stitches are coated in a proprietary substance that actually acts as a bonding agent, so even if the stitches are cut, the stitches will not pull out. each stitch is also individually locked and wont cause other stitches to unravel if one were to (which wouldnt happen)

@user-il9ze9py8c Жыл бұрын

Damn lady, how are you doing that with those nails? Killing it!

@PhaedrusFell 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know when the last is removed from the boot? After what step?

@titantree4193 2 жыл бұрын

Once they finish the heel stack.

@coreycorsani9540 Жыл бұрын

Which leather are on these drifters?

@bruceramsier5011 2 ай бұрын

what leather was used on these ?

@nickmail7604 Жыл бұрын

I watched a similar film a week ago about hiking boots made in South Korea, same claims as well.

@jerrysmith4855 2 жыл бұрын

The lighting is perfect in this video. To whom ever is recording...

@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michaellaun 2 жыл бұрын

What are they spraying the sole with before stitching and why?

@jakev1972 2 жыл бұрын

Water so the needle goes through more smoothly

@Wildeskraut Жыл бұрын

Which color/leather is this boot? Predator orange?

@garyh4458 2 жыл бұрын

Nick's Urban Drifter for the Urban Hipster

@matttherrien9608 Жыл бұрын

You have something against hipsters?

@garyh4458 Жыл бұрын

@@matttherrien9608 Nothing more than other people who are tired of hipsters.

@matttherrien9608 Жыл бұрын

@@garyh4458 I own Iron Rangers but these are like Goddamn!

@sidonaldson 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand how the stitching through the sole doesn't wear through immediately, please explain!

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

On hard surfaces it does. However the rubber still grips the thread very tightly so the thread in conjunction with the glue and screws hold the sole in place. The thread isn't even necessary since nicks offers boots that have only glued and screwed soles.

@yanlucky7 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone wonder if all the nail length is carefully calculated?

@alexhamon9261 2 жыл бұрын

The last they're built on has a steel sole that causes the nails to bend over and clench the layers together, if you feel one through the insole anyways you can take it to any cobbler and they can give it a tap against an anvil and bury the end a little deeper into the stack.

@your_favorite_commissar2008 Жыл бұрын

Whats the difference between these and the urban longer? Pardon my ignorance.

@elibrown9442 2 жыл бұрын

What leather is this made of? 1964?

@OdinAlgeron 2 жыл бұрын

should not the soles have a recessed channel for the thread to prevent wear while walking?

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

Why? The thread will wear out eventually no matter how deep you recess the thread. Also the thread does not need to be intact to do its job. Imagine it like this. A rope is tied around your hand and you squeeze it. Just because the rope is cut doesn't mean you need to stop squeezing it. The rubber sole still squeezes the thread a LOT.

@LUNARWIL3441 2 жыл бұрын

💯💯✌️👢 ❤️NICKS

@user-tu6lr9eg5c 2 жыл бұрын

Ох и молодцы эти ребята!

@dr.bormental7780 2 жыл бұрын

нитки перешоркались и хана ботам!!!

@Sturnburn772 Жыл бұрын

whats the point of lasting the toe for example at 8:49 and then removing the nails you hammered shortly after?

@fredmertz1791 2 жыл бұрын

Are they comfortable ? And durable ? Can you use step in crampons without the sole coming off ? These are the questions

@chris681975 2 жыл бұрын

Do they send boots 👢 to UK 🇬🇧

@adamkreuz9068 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot figure out, when does the mold come out of the boot? It looks like you tack a lot of the boot to it and then all of a sudden later on it's gone.

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

The last has has metal plate that bends the nails back into the leather creating a hook like attachment. The last bends in the middle so they only have to bend the boot down and pull the boot off the last and do the same to out it back in.

@peterankin8928 2 жыл бұрын

From an earlier video of the Urban Logger, a very similar boot, just after the heel stack is attached: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pb-chNmT1p6qiH0.html

@adamkreuz9068 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks y'all!

@trevdustin6357 2 жыл бұрын

whats the differnece between urban drifer and urban logger

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

Herl height. Urban logger has a high heel (55 last). Urban Drifter has medium heel (HNW last).

@grtchrs Жыл бұрын

How much

@troyheffernan1261 Жыл бұрын

How much ?

@igorgoga7985 2 жыл бұрын

guys, pls recommend boots for electric UNICYCLE RIDING (NO SEPARATE HEEL), PLS!

@rajeshkrtewari2543 2 жыл бұрын

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from AYODHYA, INDIA Bestest job seen ever. But what's the cost of this and how can I get one, please.......? Thanks.

@todtalk3912 Жыл бұрын

It must really be awesome to work here. If I was the business owner. I would say, once a year you have 4 hours, or however long itd take to design and make a new looking boot (not like complete design, but more of the color combos, heel, thread colors) id let my guys design a pair of boots. Then, we all put the boots, with no names on them in a line. Then we invite the other people who work there to judge them. No one who made a boot will be a judge. Then, that boot gets a limited run and the boot makers name attached to it. Nick's/ S. Johnson boot or whatever the craftsmans name is. To the people who lost, we have them make them in the number 1 selling size to begin with. Then auction those 1 of a kond never to be made again boots for a local charity. Once a year. Maybe future events can bring together other manufacturers. It would be an epic event 5 years from now, id bet my life on it. To the point where you would probably have to host it in an arena or something lol. I really think it could be a super cool culture thing that attracts tons of people. The handmade tour, or event or whatever. Then for that event just have craftsmans of all walks of life getting their names out there (paying Nicks ofcourse since they thought of it, from me) and being able to sell their products. This could be an amazing idea, that may already exist somewhere. I think this is it. I'd love to help anyway I can. Much love from northeast pa. Take care guys.

@sladelewis2421 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to be a fly on the wall and see other peoples expressions for when the guy at 13 min shares that he sews for a living.

@StolenAlias 2 жыл бұрын

I want a black horsehide Americana with a brogue cap toe

@user-ut4rg5dd3b 2 жыл бұрын

Сколько стоит ?

@chrisrau4239 2 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the urban logger and the urban drifter?

@EvanK2EJT 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they're basically the same boot built on two different lasts. The Urban Logger is on the 55 last, and the Urban Drifter is on the HNW last

@chrisrau4239 2 жыл бұрын

@@EvanK2EJT oh great, thank you!

@lukelafave5300 2 жыл бұрын

Urban logger will also have a taller heal.

@peterankin8928 2 жыл бұрын

Logger has the taller traditional heel. I think it may default to thicker gauge leather, but of course one can choose any of their optional leathers.

@qqroywu 2 жыл бұрын

Is it the leather 1974 brown smooth?

@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын

This is British Tan CXL!

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@ericberger4511 2 жыл бұрын

How does this Nick's style hold up to foul weather? As an everyday boot that means rain, puddles and some snow in winter, tho i would promise not to go strolling through rivers with them :)

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

Very well if you treat them with oil and grease. I stepped in a very deep puddle and my boots didn't even get wet. The surface dried completely after 5 mins.

@xandercollins2110 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, I just want to know, what happens next with all those nails??

@bigvisk1125 2 жыл бұрын

they stay in there. the boot is on a metal last, the nails hit the metal piece and bend over flat, which helps them stay in place.

@even1313 2 жыл бұрын

I always imagine the nails and pins and such they use to put the soles on are going to poke through the rest of the shoe.

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

They won't. They're clenching nails. They hit the metal last and turn back creating a round end

@even1313 2 жыл бұрын

@@Totemparadox I see, that makes sense.

@adelkharisov Жыл бұрын

World’s toughest hiking boot should be whole cut, with the one and only seam on the inner side, like on Limmer Standart boots.

@MrSpider182 Жыл бұрын

Where could a guy find one of those lasting Jacks?

@HarpreetSingh-qg1is 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't the threads wear out quickly? Say walking on hard concrete floors, tarmac etc?

@bigvisk1125 2 жыл бұрын

the glue and screws/nails last a bit longer

@EDHBlvd 2 жыл бұрын

So is the Urban Drifter a taller Urban Logger?

@erwanbosh3246 2 жыл бұрын

No it's a urban logger with a block heel, that's the only difference

@jtee5957 2 жыл бұрын

@@erwanbosh3246 and the block heel is about a quarter inch shorter...so drifter is not taller but shorter

@EvanK2EJT 2 жыл бұрын

It's basically the same boot built on a different last

@carljohndivino4295 Жыл бұрын

that's a very strong shoes your foot will break first before even scratching the shoes

@donald9413 2 жыл бұрын

I love your boots, please can you send me a pair size 8, thank you so much 😊

@dylanlockler1039 2 жыл бұрын

Make cordovan builder pro

@todtalk3912 Жыл бұрын

Wwll, ur certainly not melting this thick af leather lol, thats for sure. I am infatuated with this company and process.

@vcjhunt999 2 жыл бұрын

Why are most of your boots shaped like that at the heel?

@bh1422 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@williemurphy2421 8 ай бұрын

BLACK BOOTS ARE KING!

@TheBlueCollarConservative 2 жыл бұрын

Has ANYONE seen a real good review of these hiking boots? I have a pair of Nick's steel toed Travelers for work and I love them but they're definitely not for hiking. I've seen one young lady give a review but that's its.

@salvatorelisi5465 2 жыл бұрын

Bellissimi scarponi quanto vengono a costare in euro

@antoniowilsoninglesdarocha3521 2 жыл бұрын

I want lern with you...

@chad10006 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy that work boots exist that I literally cannot afford to buy. Work boots...

@bigvisk1125 2 жыл бұрын

dont look at the cost of a work truck these days :)

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

Nicks boots will you guys make pull on/cowboy style boots, that can be used for wild land firefighting ?

@tonyromero3793 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve asked the same question pull on

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyromero3793 right they need to make one for people who want that pull on/cowboy boot style for wild land firefighting ,I would 100% get them ?

@BuckinBillyRaySmith 2 жыл бұрын

@@emmanuelawosusi3276 wood ya fella think ya wood lose the ankle support tho ? I sure wood

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith They could out a way to add support

@emmanuelawosusi3276 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith nick boots could find a way too add more support for the pull on style boot ?

@Levi-de3qn 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else get anxiety watching them put in the hooks and eyes? They're so certain putting them in, considering you can't re-punch holes like you could maybe correct stitching.

@EjwiiiMoviesLowvilleNY 2 жыл бұрын

To have a custom shoe last made in Italy it costs over $4000.00, and you don't even own the last.

@Marcel-ff9gp 2 жыл бұрын

What leather is this?

@TAdamRox 2 жыл бұрын

1964 medium brown is my guess.

@michaellaun 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking British Tan CXL.

@rickc4317 2 жыл бұрын

Click on the link in the description box they provided.

@hsandv70 2 жыл бұрын

I hike a ton and I have never seen or heard of anyone using these for hiking. They look stylish and the quality of the production is evident, but they look very unstable with that high heel. They look very heavy too for any kind of serious distance. Just my 2 cents. I would rock a pair in the city though.

@nicksboots 2 жыл бұрын

The high heel and the high arch are actually very good for hiking, and are a part of the history of PNW Logging. The high heel gives more stability walking on higher slopes, and proper arch support more than makes up for the weight of the boot, by reducing fatigue, and even having posture benefits!

@hsandv70 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots I hike primarily in the South East with ver little mountains. The slopes are something I haven't dealt with often. I plan on doing some of the Appalachian Mountains in the near future, so which one do you suggest?

@hsandv70 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksboots Also, are they waterproof or do you need to treat them with something to achieve this ?

@Totemparadox 2 жыл бұрын

@@hsandv70 That heel isn't even high for PNW boots. I own Urban Loggers that have a higher heel and I haven't once felt unstable going uphill, downhill, through snow or vegetation. These are just leather so they are not waterproof. You can make them very water resistant with Obenaufs LP, beeswax, water proofing sprays, etc. If I wanted a dedicated PNW hiking boot I would go with the Overlander. It's basically this boot, but with a 8" high shaft rather than the 6" on these. Also you have to consider your own capabilities. These boots are heavy and stiff out the box so if you want light hiking boots that are instantly the comfiest ever, these aren't for you.

@lukelafave5300 2 жыл бұрын

Nick's really aren't for your average "trail hiker" they were more intended for back country type terrain.... if you don't think you can wear them 100hrs before they see any trail miles miles then they probably are not the right boot for you.... these will take a significant amount of time to break in vs the ready to wear offerings commonly available.