Now that Bushradical has cut apart a boot, Roseanvil has to build an off grid cabin. Two of my favorites on KZfaq are crossing over.

Been wearing Nick's since 2005. I bought two pairs in about a year. I still wear those two pairs most of the time. They've both been resoled once or twice and could use an overhaul. They're still my front line work boots. I have a newer pair that hardly gets worn--save them for when I need "nicer boots" or a thicker sole. I highly recommend the Honey Vibram sole if you're on hard surfaces a lot. I won't have them with anything else anymore. Takes months to break them in and also--if you've just got one pair and work long hours, you'll need a boot dryer. Otherwise the stitching can rot out--as it did on a friend of mine who works super long hours and wearing only one pair. Alternating pairs works too. Leather needs time or help dissipating our perspiration. Also wool socks are mandatory for good work boot performance, comfort, and freedom from odors. I never have any sort of foot odor when wearing wool socks in leather. The same feet can get stinky fast in cotton socks in any sort of footwear. Wool is simply too important to overlook if you need a solid foundation with best comfort.

I sold boots 8 years at a western store. And I also helped folks with ordering their handmade boots and walked them through the process and have designed three pairs of my own! I absolutely love this boot review!! It is so Genuine and accurate. An all leather boot will give you the best custom fit because it will conform to your feet. And I have been so passionate about fitting people and have them so glad, surprised, relieved to actually have a boot that fits them! Attention to detail matters and the most important part of a boot are the hands that built them.

Awesome video, thanks for the shoutout!

I always value honest reviews that are not just an unboxing advertisement. Thanks for taking the time and effort to tell the whole experience of investing in high quality work boots.

I was always told by a physician there’s two things you never go cheap on. A mattress because your on it 8 hours a day and good comfortable rest is vital for your health and good quality comfortable, supportive shoes because you’re feet need to last a lifetime so you better take care of them to help you remain mobile and pain free.

I watched the entire video. [ applause ] I enjoyed your enthusiasm. I appreciate your cuts into changes of scene and background, and the action B-roll shots at the barn tear-down. Thumbs UP!

Smiled the whole time watching this. Lol. Can so relate to the amazing knowledge of this discovery and wanting to preach it to the masses. Another ambassador, cheers brother!

I always appreciate your honest reviews Dave. I’m with you, the older I get, the more important it is to take care of our feet. I would be interested to hear your opinion and impressions after a year or so of regular wear. My current favorite pair of boots were made by Wesco (family owned and operated in Scappoose, OR). I have been wanting to try a pair of Nick’s.

Second time through this video ... and I agree. Any US company putting out consistent quality stuff deserves my support. My Filson Mackinaw Cruiser is being shipped this week, and I'm planning to make a set of Nick's my next major equipment investment. Thanks for the review, Dave! See you down the road ... God Bless y'all :)

Great review, Dave. I love when I find a product that’s really good it makes you want to share it with others so everyone can benefit from it. Keep up the good work. I’ve also been enjoying your other channel as well!

Always a good day when a Bushradical video drops.

Nice video! I bought my first pair of pretty decent boots, I got the Whites Perry moctoe boot. I have had them for a few months and I have had the same experience with the leather forming to my foot. They felt too small at first, but now they fit my foot perfectly. Gotta love a real pair of boots!!

While you're in the market for good footwear check out darn tough vermont socks. I bought 2 pairs about 2 months ago and they're all I wear every day and they haven't shown any signs of use PLUS they have a forever warranty!

Sweet review. I plan on using your link to order a pair my self. Been wanting to get a pair of Nicks for a while. It’s like a breath of fresh air seeing these boots reviewed by a real man that’s actually does work. There are endless reviews of them by hipsters who don’t actually use boots for actual work.

Best review I've seen so far, makes that purchase decision so much easier. Thank you

This was one of my favorite videos. I'm from the Spokane area and have driven past Nick's Boots. I can't afford them now, but someday, I'll own a pair.

Thanks for sharing your appreciation for a great American company. We need more companies doing this and people like you sharing with us. I'm frugal also and appreciate a good product. Those are some nice looking boots. Brooke had talked about them and I chuckled when you got to the heal part. She's loves your height😁 Keep up the good work Dave. In my thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all ✌❤😁

I've been bouncing around your channel for awhile now but never actually took a moment to truly absorb your content, well after watching this truthful, detailed awesome review, you now gained yet another subscriber. I see now why you have so many fans! 🙏💪

Hey Dave, thanks for the video pertaining to Nick's boots. Just a FYI. Take a look at J.K. Boots, also out of Spokane. I went with them because they did a CUSTOM FIT from the very beginning of the process. I have lymphedema in my lower legs and makes for a very swollen instep, which is a permanent issue. Not a temporary one. As with Nick's Boots, the leather is very heavy and the boot is well constructed. You start out with a phone call to the actual boot cobbler. Then you trace out your foot outline AND take numerous measurements around various parts of your foot and lower leg. You have all the options to choose from, same as Nick's. They made my boots with a custom instep, lace to toe, and modified tongue so that I could actually get my foot into the boot. It takes about six weeks to have the boots made and delivered. My boots cost me $630, and as you said, WAS WORTH EVERY CENT!!!!!! And I am not afraid to admit that I actually cried like a baby when I put these boots on because it was the first time in over TWENTY YEARS that I was able to wear a boot that FIT! Prior to this pair I was wearing boots that were several sizes too big and still difficult to put on. And I spent those twenty years in the outdoors doing utility work. So......not trying to take away from Nick's Boots, but to quantify what you are saying in that spending $500 to $600 on a HANDMADE BOOT is worth it! No matter WHO makes the boots!!!

congratulations on your new boots!!!! i have to say i learned this lesson way earlier than you. i got home from viet nam in 1971, i came back crazy, and had to live apart from normal folks.i spent 2 years in the bwca, i suffered with bad, cheap boots because i didn't know better and didn't have any friends to enlighten me with a better solution. when i got back into town, i found a book called "the complete walker" by colin fletcher. it changed my life regarding my feet. i haven't worn cheap ill fitting boots or shoes since. when i got work in the woods in oregon a few years later; i invested in 2 pairs of boots, the first was a pair of westco's i bought locally, when i got a few paychecks ahead i ordered my custom white brothers (also out of spokane). i found my nick's in 2017 at the filson outlet store, they are a black oil tanned leather in 9.5 d. i knew when i bought them they would last me the rest of my life, but i don't have far to go.....thanks for reading and enjoy your new boots. :)

Thanks for the video! I’m a welder by trade and I am currently waiting for my try on boots. All these KZfaq videos help to ease the pain of waiting for my custom boots 😁. In my opinion the $500-600 price tag is a steal for the level of craftsmanship that goes in to these boots

I’ve been looking at these boots for a little while now. Like you’ve said in one of your other videos about priorities. I know what I need and I’m putting money away for a set of these boots. I love your honesty and appreciate your videos. Stay safe my friend, and thank you for the video.

This is the only channel i watch product reviews on, they are always relevant and I trust your judgement. Thanks Dave!

What an eye opener on the boots you took apart !! I still have some USA made Red Wings that were my favorite work boot when I worked before retiring. I had them resoled a few years ago .(free resoling) and they'll last me until I don't need them. Thanks for a great video Dave !!

Hey Dave, Thanks for that mate. We need more unbiased, genuine coverage of 'par exellence' products that will last. The best to both of you.

I love this channel- I learn so much! Thanks for sharing!

One of the best reviews I've seen - thanks.

Great video! I’m a very tough customer when it comes to poor materials and poor quality. I have two pairs of Nick’s boots. One pair for everything to the zombie apocalypse to just cutting some firewood. And another for dress boots for work. The thing that I feared most was the “break-in” that so many said was painful. Thankfully for me I didn’t experience anything near being painful. Nick’s boots are the best made highest quality materials in any boot at any price I have owned. And remember if you wear the sole out then send the boots back to Nick’s and they will refurbish, so the price actually does justify cost of ownership. Thanks again for the video!!!

I’ve been in a pair of Nick’s boots for over a year, they still look great. The fit just keeps getting better.

Thaniks for the honest review and discussion of the break in.

Dave I’m so glad you made this video. I have the same issues with boots. Thank you so much for putting this out. Look forward to more videos.

Dave, One of most important things I've found out about foot comfort is....the right kind of socks! That's where it begins. Thanks for a great review - Dan from Saginaw, Minnesota 🌲🌲🌲

MAN!! Now that’s a REVIEW!!!!! Nicely done!! Now I need a pair!

Dave, I've enjoyed your channel for a few years now and somehow missed this one. Rose Anvil's channel was my deciding factor in getting a pair of Nick's and then I just watched this, 2-days after my Nick's arrived. How about that smell when you first open the box, the leather and oil...wow. I enjoyed your review and look forward to seeing more of you, your wife and your son's adventures.

And that’s why, I choose to take your input as good advise. I just like your style. Not a lot of videos, but solid every time. Respect!

I never thought I would be so in love with a boot review but you covered all bases. I am so glad you went ahead and did this review because my husband is Indian from India and his feet are very very narrow and small and we could never find a boot or a shoe to fit him properly even $200 shoes we have spent only for them to be destroyed within a month. I am definitely going to reach out to Nick's I am so willing to spend $500 if it means my husband will have a comfortable shoe that will not be destroyed in a month.

I'm about a month into breaking in my builder pro boots and they are honestly the most comfortable boot I've ever owned and they are really durable for sure

I just ordered my first pair, thank you for confirming my worse fears on those Amazon boots! I laughed when you explained what that stuff was! Great video man!

Nice video Dave! First one of yours I've watched. Beautiful Rough Coated Collie in the background!

Great video Dave. IO learned how to correctly lace up my boots. I'm retired so I can't use work boots, but I saw that Nick's make motorcycle boots as well. Hell I'd be a fool not to try Nick's...

I feel the same about my red wing boots. Hell to break in, but now they fit like a glove even after about 15+ yrs of duty. Great review "

Thanks. Use to be a believer in Chippewa boots but after seeing this video my mind has been changed. Great video. 👍🇺🇸

Thanks for pointing me back to Nick's Boots. I checked them out about a year or so back and forgot about them. Will look at what they offer now.

The quality of these boots is matched by the quality of the review and video, good one Dave.😀👍

The older I get, the worse my feet hurt. Looks like I need to give Nick's Boots a try. Thanks for the great review!

Thanks for the eval Mr. Whipple, I'm glad you liked them cuz I placed my order a month ago, I hope I have your luck, I'm a tough fit with heel spurs etc... giddyup!

Thank you so much for this review. I have been wearing Rockies for years and believe they are a great boot for me. But after seeing this review and the construction I’m SOLD. Also makes me really want to rip apart my Rockies to see what’s inside. But I have had them for over 8 years strong and don’t want to know that answer. THANK YOU AGAIN!

That is a quality looking boot, may have to try those. I've worn Carolina loggers for 20 years now. They're good on concrete, comfortable with a pair of gel or foam insoles and last a very long time. Same upper, same heel and shank. Great climbing boot and if anyone can't afford the Nick's, Carolina loggers are damn close! Not certain of any others as I've stuck with the loggers but the boots you disassembled are shameful, not gonna ask where they're made. The Carolinas are made here in an old factory in PA, I was in the factory a while back and it's quite impressive with the old barn type beams. Just a heads up for someone who can't get those and want something close. Love the videos!

I wish I knew about nick's before I retired. Now I'm sticking to sneakers and sandals . I also was suckered in by chippewas many times. This was a very thorough review. Thanks

Thank you for sharing. I'm almost 60 yrs old & my feet are a train wreck. I will be checking into Nick's very soon. Got the link & read some other comments. THANK YOU!!

I've easily spent $1000 in the last 4 years on boots. Between working in a foundry and now a commercial beekeeper I destroyed boots. I just ordered some Nick's yesterday and I'm hopefull to get a couple years before they need any repairs.

Just bought a set of Rocky Boots last week and they were so uncomfortable that I returned them. This just had to pop up on my feed as I am looking for a set of USA made boots. Thanks for spending my money for me lol...

Absolutely an excellent video! I do not own any Nick's yet but I love boots. You were clear and did real work testing!

Hell yeah !! Gonna be looking into these boots, I'm a finicky foot shopper and I always tell my wife that you can't put a price on comfort... especially when you're on your feet for more than half the day. Thank you !

Nice boots, may have to save for a pair. I work in the oil field and get a pair a year or $150 a year allowance but I can’t save that up. My last 3 pair have been red wing and I just pay the extra $100 out of my own pocket (bout $250 a pair) they have been mostly good but definitely no on the same level as Nick’s. Thanks for the info, love your content!

Now that’s a boot that will hedge against inflation! Nice thanks for sharing 😎

I just found this video, this is why I like watching your channel man. I had a set of Chippewa loggers, and have another pair now. Now I'm just looking at my Chippewa's and I kinda feel sick. Great video.

Those boots look really nice and those logger styles really break in and work great if you are prone to twisted ankles. Nice review man.

Nice! I have been wearing "Redwing" boots over 40 years. They used to be made in America, but the last pair "Kraft Foods" 😁 bought for me were made in China. I've been retired almost four years and will soon have to spend my own money on my next pair. It's good to know there is still an AMERICAN company I can purchase from.

Great review Dave. I'll be checking out their web site.

I love your channel and never comment but that was awesome. Keep up the great stuff. Thank you.

Thank you, Sir. I enjoyed watching this. Not that many companies nowadays care about their customers. Most just try to scam you. We should vote with our money and support the honest businesses.

I use to buy 40$ boots at Walmart that would last me 4-5 years and now I get 200-300$ boots because our company pays for them and they dont even last a year.

I own three pairs of nicks boots and everything you are saying is absolutely true. And they are very easy people to deal with.

Your comments comparing what we spend on inferior boots, even in a couple of years versus the $500 price tag for quality boots that will last sure resonates with me. I am hard on boots, hunting and hiking the Wilderness and working on timber stand improvements at my place. In the last year I have bought (and been disappointed by) Ariats, Irish Setters, Keens, and Under Armor. Could’ve bought this nice pair and had them nicely broken in by now. Thanks for taking time to do this video right! Consider me educated! -OG Archer

Glad to see you invested! Breaking in my second set of hnw lasted Alaskan smokejumpers so that I can send the first set in for resole. Make up a spray bottle of 50:50 rubbing alcohol and water and spray the tight spots. My 2000 White’s boots are still going. The red star soles that are fire resistant do not do well on rock. They can chunk out. Better to go with the original Vibram sole. Great review. You did your audience and nicks right.

NICE. Adds about 2 more inches. LOVE me an even TALLER man xoxo

Be sure to let us know when you finally wear 'em out, if you're still making KZfaq videos by then. Seems like it'll be a good few years.

I started working for At&t way back when it was Pacific Telephone in 1980. I went through the Payless boots pretty quickly. When you're pole climbing every day, you test boots very fast. Standing in climbers and worse, on pole steps shows what a boot is made of. I graduated to Redwings but didn't stay there long. The shanks snap long before the boot wears out so I eventually happened upon Wesco. They're built very much like Nicks from what I see and the real draw was the price to resole them opposed to replacing a pair of boots. In 30 years I had my first pair resoled 9 times. Eventually I had to move to the second pair they made when I ordered the first pair because the leather on the uppers just got too dry and cracked to put another set of soles on the first pair. I still have the second pair. Mainly because it just didn't fit like the first pair. So I only wore them when I climbed. I wore the first pair everywhere to everything. It's been over 20 years and that second pair still hasn't broken me in yet. I could easily have complained and Wesco would have fixed them, but I retired and just didn't need them for that anymore. I'm tempted to go hiking and walk through a stream for a bit to try breaking them that way. They can totally handle it. Prices and the cost to resole has changed dramatically as you can imagine so I have no idea what they'd cost new or to resole, but they are a good boot. When I ordered them I stood on a template and drew the outline around each foot. Then measured around my ankle and calf up to the back of my knee. The boots I got only went half that high but incase you ever ordered the high ones. They had the measurements on hand to make them.

here I was going to go with red wing.. now I'm glad you showed this vidoe thank you sir!! outstanding.. appreciate ya.

I don't need boots now. You can bet if I did I would buy a pair of these

I grew up in Pullman WA and have been hearing about Nick's and Whites most of my life buy have never bought a pair but after having had a major foot reconstruction I need a boot like this. If I had had boots like this to begun with I likely would not have needed surgery to begun with haha. I'm a leather designer and maker myself and can tell by looking they are excellent. I tell people the same message about a $130 belt it's not made out of the same materials that the $20 belt and mine is custom built for you and will last a life time. So you can spend the money for something you will love and cherish or for somethings you can put in the land fill next year.

Boots are always a problem with my small foot. So glad to learn more. Yes this is important, cost is not even up there with fit!

stumbled across nicks today, gonna be getting a set asap. man. im absolutely sold. As a big dude, good shoes are super important, and boots are just comfortable, even in shorts.

I owned several sets of Ariat cowboy boots, I think I have worn through 4 sets of the Ariats total, and the worst I've ever had to break in was a set of black pointed toe boots that just felt like a vise on my feet for about 3 days. Then they were fantastic! I can tell Nicks does good stuff as their leatherwork does have that "tack" look you want from high quality leather gear. Nice stuff.

Boot break in, brings me back almost 50 years ago with those light tan/orangish the only workboot out there. Thanks I'll look into it

Awesome review. I have about 21 years in construction boots, all kinds of work and thats probably 2 pairs a year. The Nick's are something to consider.

I just got mine in the mail today, i literally ordered the same pair you have Justin a different size lol love it

Great to see some new videos on here again! I always enjoy watching your videos Dave. You mentioned a Saw Mill. Will we get to see a video on that? My father and I have been looking at getting one for our land for a couple months now. Seems like everywhere we look though wouldn't be shipping until several months after ordering.

Thanks for this. Absolutely, my feet are worth it. I also have a pair of Chippewa boots that I bought because of USA made, but they are really bad and after 9 months, the sole is separating after even light duty use at work. Nick's on my list for my next pair of boots.

hands down the best video showcase for why to go with Nick's boots.

New subscriber here. Great video and review. I am all about supporting a smaller business and love that they are located in a small town in WA. They are out of my price range but if that ever changes I will give them a solid look.

Thanks for all of the great information.

Totally agree Dave! I've walked on dairy brick for 21 years and it is absolutely a MUST for good boots. Glad you spent the cash brother.

Hi Dave. Right, it is really awesome boots from Spokane Washington. Why I know this,because I used to work at Nick's handmade boots at 2005 and know whole process of the handmade boots, there is my friends still work there,they are really great people. I'm glad you love the product and the quality of Nick's boots. 👍

Im 23 and really into heritage style I do very labour intensive work. I use redwings work boots on the site but I got my eyes on Nicks. They seem to be the perfect end all be all boots. They will last decades so it seems worth it. I can wear my Iron Rangers and Bravestar jeans for a night on the town or Carhartt canvas double knee pants and Nicks for work. Thanks for the review great job.

Great video! I'm getting ready to order my first set of Nick's moving up from Redwing.

Another "bootifull" no-nonsense video from a man who knows what's what! I'm heading over to Nicks website right now, because like you Dave, my feet are so darned tired and sore at me for buying crap for ever and a day. Many thanks for the 10% deal, you're a star! DJ in the U.K.

Hell yeah my man, you’re 1000% correct. Im so glad that more people are finding out what quality footwear is.

They remind me of logger boots that were made in the northwest 40-plus years ago. White's logger boots. Great boots. The old saying was, YOU don't break them in, they break you in." Their steel shank saved my foot. I was cutting lodge pole all day. When I got home, and took off my boots, there was a 2 inch long and 1 1/2 inch deep gash in the arch of my left boot. Right down to the steel shank. I had NO earthly idea when or how my chain saw did that. But sure glad I had the right pair of boots.

Great review on nicks boots, glad to know!

This happened to me when I got a pair of Salomon boots. My feet just weren’t used to decent support and I realized the impact sub-par footwear had on my feet over time.

Quality, honesty, craftsmanship, anti-planned obsolescence- great to come across an American made product like this in our century. Priceless...

Thanks for the feed back

Great video. Very informative without superfluous commentary.

I totally agree on the right boots I been threw so many junk boots still looking maybe I'll look into nicks thanks.

Dave,thanks for the info on NICK'S !!! 👏👍✌🏼

Awesome video man. I've been wanting a pair of Nick's boots for a while now. Hopefully I'll be able to make it happen sooner rather than later

Great review Dave.