Whites often does sort of a Veldtschoen thing, where it combines stitchdown and a welt....it’s cool for water resistance but does add bulk to the aesthetic. I like it, but it definitely can look messier to some for sure.....and yes, 55 last from Whites and Nicks is literally the exact same last.....that Horween Color 8 CXL is combo tanned: so they chrome tan it, then go back and re-tan it as veg tan after that. That’s what makes it such an amazing and rich leather! Beautiful! It’s literally like 50% fats/waxes/oils by the time it’s done being tanned🤣

I ordered my Nick’s after watching Jimmy Diresta videos and seeing how beautiful they are. I’m working on a stealth camper build and needed a great pair of boots. I’ve thrown away so much money on Amazon getting what I thought were gonna be good boots but they weren’t exactly what I was looking for. Nick’s is awesome they will email you to see how you like them so far and you can get in contact with them even give them a call. They 💯. 💃🏾👏🏾

Thanks for making this video, it helped me pull the trigger on the Robert.

There we go!! Hell yeah buddy love that look of the restyle kit. That damn dog 🤯

I believe Whites was acquired by a Japanese company....the Japanese are passionate about American heritage styles...Japan is the epicenter for top quality jeans, acquiring looms that were once used in the US, and it was Japan that revived the demand for the Iron Ranger.

Definitely like those navy blue kilties... may have to get me a pair

Great video!! Have been waiting for more info on the Stevens. Those green kilties would look killer on the color 8, as a Christmas color scheme👊🏽 When my Nicks I arrive I might hit you up.....and thanks for the shout!!

The natural wax looks soo good with some wear!!

Thanks for your video. I’ve been debating the 55 and HNW lasts on my Nick’s order and now I’ve settled on the 55.

I’ve got an Italian Mastiff, 135 lbs. He rarely barks, only stands like a sentry at the front door and will not let you pass, period. Only if he knows you, you’re in the fold or I or my wife lets you in will he allow you to pass. Therin is the difference between an attack dog and a guard dog. Really like ur boots. I have a pair of 8” JK’s urban logger style with Vibram mini lug soles on their way. With waxed flesh finish too. Love that finish, as I have it on my heavy all leather mountaineering boots that are indestructible.

I just ordered a pair of the Roberts in 1964 brown a couple weeks ago. I can’t for them to get here. I know it’s a long wait but I’m really excited to have some arch support and custom boots!

I'm pretty sure Nick's custom boots got bought by a private owner, Steve Mowe, in 2013 and had their name changed to Nick's Handmade boots. And then in 2016, Frank Petrelli, the general manager of Nick's left and started Frank's boots.

White's welt should be taken as it is. Whites in the "whites" line use a handwelted Norwegian construction, unique among the PNW manufacturers. This gives flexibility and some other interesting things, like a no-glue assembly between the lining and the leather of the upper for breathability, or a completely unlined boots. The same construction as Nicks and Wesco, Whites use in their "inexpensive" Hathorn line. You can buy it for $ 360 with a discount on Father's Day or Black Friday. Previously, Nicks also used handwelted Norwegian construction in all of their top line boots (as a Contender), but from a certain point it became an option on request (+ $ 100), and after Frank left the Nicks, they removed all references to this construction from their website.

Good vid. I own two pair of White's one pair of Nicks and one pair of JK boots. I really like a handmade pair of boots and it's hard to beat the durability, comfort and longterm value that these boots offer. I'm about ready to send out my brown 8" logger for a resole. I think I'm going to go with the honey Vibram sole as it looks good on ur boots. Is the wax impregnated into the leather on ur boots or does it sit on the surface only?

When you purchased the Robert did you size down a half size for the 55 arch .. or was your Nick’s size the same as the moderate arch on your urban loggers?

Awesome video, Angel!

Can you compare/contrast the build quality/robustness of Nicks Boots (as best you can) to the other handmade boot builders? (Whites - Viberg - Wesco & a few others) I have a few pairs of Whites & Vibeg boots & consider them of similar build robustness. & I know they are built way better than most. I was just curious as the Nicks Boots "appear" (from videos) to be built just a bit more robust in many ways than the other handmade boots as don't really know I have not seen a pair of Nicks in the flesh.

very nice looking boots

So... which ones are your favorite at this point and why?

Whites also uses leather Shanks I have many pair of them

can you offer any advice on sizing for Nicks Boots?

it's my understanding that the robert and the urban logger both are built on the 55 arch. it appears the difference with your boots is the heel stack on the robert is 3/4" and the logger is 3/8"

Horween makes the #8

Thanks for the good comparison. Might want to raise the volume on your audio ... pretty hard to hear you.

Nice hat

"Nick's Iron Ranger"... Red Wing thanks you

Where you guy those laces?

Thx Sr Noble. Actually...I didn't like any of it until you tried on the boots. :o) You don't really know the shape of a boot until it is on a foot. Love those Chisos...why would you wear anything else? Appreciate your videos a lot. Your comment about the White's welt stitching helps me out. I've been trying to choose between a pair of Stevens Sts or Nick's Falcon. I think you helped me make up my mind. I can't buy all the Nick's I want, so...Thanks!

What hat is that????

Did you say "Spo-cane"? It's "Spo-can". Don't ever do a review of Wescos because I shudder about how you will pronounce the name where they are made. Thank goodness no boots are made in Puyallup or Sequim.

Dude, speed up your speech. It’s painful to watch.