Thanks Weston! I look forward to it too and I will 100% be documenting these over the course of the contest. Hopefully my video production gets better as these age! Hah

Haha man I was playing with play doh earlier with the kids and that illustration popped into my head, had to bust it out in the video. Thank you for the kind words.

Same! I know my production is not great but I didn’t see any videos yet of this leather and this new pattern so I knew I had to at least get something on the internet!

Thanks Dave! Glad to be here, the vids will get better just bear with me 😂

Not at all! Check out the short I uploaded, it’s outdoors and shows the color and grain way more true to life.

Thank you Angel! I have no clue what I’m doing but it’s still fun 😂. Really, people just want to see the boots!

@@trinityhandmade3864 there is no method to the madness. Just hit record and have fun! 🤙🏽😜🤙🏽 You did great. 👏🏽 Thanx for sharing 🙏🏽

@@NoblemansXchange thanks for the encouragement.

Thanks dude!!

Dude thank you!!

What is the new option? Cap toe?

@@brianbailey7905 lug sole! Check out their page

@ Tod Hallowell- which do you prefer, the lug sole Prospector or your other pair ( which sole do they have?)?

They came out great I agree!

Thanks Dale! I was taken back for sure, they are on another level from the other PNW makers

Thank you Dave!

Couldn’t agree more!

Thank Manny!!!

Did you get the block heel on the bounty hunter or the woodsman heel? I have a friend who has some bounty hunters in this leather and it’s actually much thicker than the side that Nicks used with my boots, so the tougher break in makes sense! They are beasts! Congrats on the pickup, those White’s are probably very nice. I have 6 pairs of White’s so I’m a big fan. I think you’ll really like the prospector you should absolutely do it!

I don’t blame you. They are phenomenal.

Thank you!

Sometimes you can see a line of demarcation on plain toes, but this leather is so thick I would doubt it. It shouldn’t change the shape at all though as it’s still made on the same last. The difference in thickness would be minuscule IMO.

I've got two pairs of Prospectors and the celastic toe is completely unnoticeable.

I saw that makeup it’s cool! I would step up to an E width in these if you are a true D width foot.

@@trinityhandmade3864 thanks for the information. I think I may contact Nick’s and do fit sheet. Don’t want to get a boot that’s too tight.

Have you worn any Nick's brand boots ? I wear a pair of Nick's Robert's (55 Last) and Nick's Prospector (67 Last). My observation is that the 67 Lasted Predator boots have a squared off toe shape which makes the boot "fit wider" than the Nick's 55 Lasted Robert. So, the combination of a squared off toe shape plus the sprung toe profile makes the Prospector model have more forefoot and toe room than most other boots. If you normally wear a D width I expect that the Prospector in D width will be plenty wide enough for you. Also, if you are considering CXL know that leather is very soft and supple which can cause a pair of footwear to feel a bit "looser on the foot" than some thicker more rigid leather uppers might feel.

@@sf_raiders_fan3520 so I ended up seeing a pair of Prospectors in an amazing makeup appear on the Ready to Ship page. I pounced on them as they were an 11E. I wanted an E as everyone says the 11067 is narrow. I would say they are definitely narrow. These E’s are not even as wide as my D width Wolverine 1000 Miles. No way I could fit my D feet into the 11067 in a D. The 11E is a great fit on my feet. The only issue is the arch. I’ve never had any boots with this kind of feel. I was honestly going to get an HNW if I ordered a pair. I think I’ll get used to the arch. The look is worth a little extra pain during break in.

Hey Trae! Nicks has a lot of ready to ship and also free range options that are pre made! Just need to keep an eye on the page for your size to pop up. I’ll attach some links below. nicksboots.com/shop/in-stock-boots/ready-to-ship/ nicksboots.com/shop/in-stock-boots/free-range-boots/ nicksboots.com/shop/in-stock-boots/factory-seconds/ White’s website will also let you know when a stock makeup is in stock. If it lets you add to cart and doesn’t tell you there is a lead time then it’s in stock and ships immediately. Hope this helps. I’m just a blue collar worker, wish I was a 6 figure hipster!

@@trinityhandmade3864 , Thanks for the reply! I've learned this since leaving my comment; but thank you, still. After I've completed my Santa's list for others, I will be treating myself to a couple of pairs.

That’s awesome! Enjoy, you deserve it, sorry for the slow reply!

Sounds painful!! Seriously though, thank you!

I have no idea! That’s an interesting one, each last is sized differently so that would be difficult.

More oil in the top finish for sure

Thanks Matt. Wow man you are going for it, that’s a lot of wear from a brand new boot as badass as a builder pro! I would consult Nicks for sizing info, this boot runs more narrow than the builder pro so you may need to size up on the width.

They just emailed me back and said they would recommend staying w 10D. Yea I got some of the darn tough steel toe socks and really just have a 2 spots where they squeeze slightly but no rubbing that would cause a blister. I’ve been welding at a bench standing mostly not really walking around a whole lot I’m not a maniac.

I didn’t ask about a specific boot. Just If I ordered in the future would my size be the same across different models.

Well there ya go! I would trust their sizing advice, they haven’t led me astray yet. Darn tough is where it’s at!

Thank you!

It was great! Don’t love the heavy way it creases though, like most veg tans

Not sure I’ve ever seen a brogue cap toe done by Nicks but maybe they could do it. Order up some Shinki and send it to Nicks they will make you a boot out of leather that you send in. Next option would be a Viberg 310 in a teacore hh. I’ve seen some 310s with a brouge cap toe before. Have you seen the new Iron boots last? Somewhat Viberg 310/ Nicks 67 last ish. They could probably make you whatever you want. instagram.com/p/CTCyT3ZFtTM/?

@@trinityhandmade3864 yeah I’ve never seen Nick’s do a brogue but im sure they could, definitely not into viberg though. The new iron boots last looks promising im just not sure about the width.

No I sold these sadly! Just wasn’t digging the color with my wardrobe.

Pretty sure it’s a low dogger but if that’s not an option than yea I would say moderate. Either way it’s the default heel height for 67 last prospector

No, the prospector comes with this heel stock on the 67 last. The Nicks Robert on the 55 last has the much taller heel you are probably thinking of.

Exactly 6 weeks! Good guess

It can, but on the prospector it has the low heel.

I designed them with a low heel intentionally to really emphasize the sprung toe profile.

7 weeks. I’ve heard there’s a shortage of work leathers so heritage line stuff in leathers that are in stock are being given priority. Not sure how much truth there is to that but these certainly came fast!

@@trinityhandmade3864 That's amazing. I ordered mine on Jun1 and I still have 15-20 weeks to wait (and they can't make that more precise)

What did you order? I have some Wescos that are going on 30 weeks right now, leather shortages are weird and seem to be completely random.

The lock part of the lock stitch is still protected between the layers and will help hold it together. Aside form that the glue and nails do the vast majority of the job holding things together. The stitching is just extra insurance. This is not unique to Nicks boots have been made like this for a long time.

@@trinityhandmade3864 I know that glue is what makes more of the job, but even than, the stitches looks ugly like that , not protected in grooves. It is a deal breaker for me done like that.

@@yasennikov stitches on the *underside* of a boot *looks* ugly to you?

@@humanfirst11 I think it must be in protective chanel in the sole. It is otherwise useless when you rub it off . The way it looks is not the problem.

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I do not see the reply I could always give you my email address

@@andrewfried3144 😂

I have to respectfully disagree with your clown assessment. Do you have a pair? The toe looks narrow to me but lmk if I’m wrong.

I still think I am right I have been making footwear more than fifty years for people who need special shoes The last is made for a higher heel.The last on the outside should be built up a bit more. It would make the boot better with much less time to break in Brake in time generally is not necessary if the boot fits. This is used to avoid the problems with the customer. I could make the boot better and no 80 nails are needed guaranteed. @@swankybubbles77