Great review! Thanks so much. Your math was close on the lead time 😉

Union Electrician here. I wore Thorogood moc toes for awhile, once we hit 6-10s on a job for a several month stretch, they started to kill my feet. To the point where I had to play with my 2 year old while laying on the ground or sitting. I went with Franks Highlander boot. After break in, they have been amazing. I eventually added Spenco insoles to improve comfort on concrete surfaces and they were a game changer. Pain in my feet, knees, hips and back have gone away thanks to these boots. Ive worked, hunted, fell trees and fished in these boots and they have held up like none other. I will still alternate between Thorogoods but I have my eye on Nicks moc toe..Hope Nicks works out for you!

Great video, Sean. Incredibly thorough- you addressed everything I would want to know if I were considering investing in a pair of high end work boots like these. Also, your production quality continues to be first rate. Nice job!

Those looks awesome! And glad my interest in boots lead me to your channel. You’ve got some great content. Keep it up!

This is a great video. I am in the process of breaking in the same pair of boots. Really love Nicks boots!

HI- It took 29 weeks to get my Builder Pros w/honey lug outsole. I followed the sizing guidelines. However I did not size down in width - I probably should have. But the boots fit great not too tight nor too loose - but I can wiggle around a little in the boot... I was worried about going with the high heel stack and arch - it is amazing how comfortable and stable these boots are! Been wearing Thorogoods with a wedge outsole before the Nicks...I only wear the Thorogoods when I need to get dirty...LOL. I work for a manufacturing company and safety toe boots are a requirement...I walk on concrete and asphalt about 60% of my day (Sometime up to 3 miles)... these builder pros are worth every Benjamin. No Issues with break-in... I'll be ordering Nick's Riverfronts next - then maybe the Tanker Boot - those look really cool! Hey Nick's - when are you going to upload my review?? LOL!

Thanks for a great review, and addressing everything that a boot guy would need to know. I don’t do construction, just wear boots every day. I’m usually wearing iron Rangers, and I don’t know why anyone would use them for work. I also have some 8” Carolina’s that are more suited for work. I’m thinking about Nick’s Rangers, and like the fact that they are 8” and would probably last forever. I think you made an educated decision, and a great choice. Once you get them broke in, they will be awesome. It’s nice to see someone else who is excited about a new pair of boots.

Man, I thoroughly enjoyed this boot review! Great video.

Good review and info. I watch a lot of boot channels, Rose Anvil, Trenton and Heath, Brian the Bookmaker, but I like reviews from real workers.

Just ordered my builder pros based on recommendations from just about anyone that has tried them. I was able to find some In-Stock boots that hopefully are the right size. I’ve been working in some Sorels all winter and they’ve been absolutely wrecking my feet. Can’t wait to finally feel that legendary Nick’s arch support

Got my first pair of Nicks and working on breaking them in now. I have to say the customer service with Nicks is by far the best ever. They worked really, really hard to make sure I had the right pair and that they fit correctly. I can't say how accommodating they were and just really made buying no stress.

Thanks for content. . Not digging the big heels but that’s what makes the world go round. Redwings are the perfect entry level into the boot world. .

I really enjoyed this video! Those are some real sh** kickers, double mid sole and steel toe! Man they are so nice looking, your not crazy for spending that much money as they are well worth it in quality and USA built, I have a pair of Builder Pro and love them, I don't like taking them off because they are so comfortable, they can be heavy but you get used to it, people who don't buy a high quality boot don't know what they're missing, you seem a good candidate for two pairs, wearing a pair while another pair is being resoled! Thanks again!

I'm looking forward to your one year review. I feel like you will give them a proper hard use review.

Haha, yes the break in process is a nightmare! Love my Nicks! IF you still find yours to be a tad big, get a pair of spenco rx thin insoles and put em in. Nicks sells these but you can get them elsewhere. They will snug up the boot just a bit. I ordered mine with them. Nicely produced video.

I ordered my builder pros in march and they are in the mail on the way to me now

Stay healthy and have a good walking! Sunny greetings Lobo😊

Good video mate Keep up the work

I also opted for the thicker sole. I’ve had mine for a couple years. I didn’t find the break in that difficult but that might be because this is the first time I actually have boots wide enough for my feet. Good luck with yours. Hope they work out.

Great video. Those laces will stretch and the shaft too as they break in and give you more room to tie around your leg. Mine also have the thicker sole and boy they took a long time to break in but have not worn anything else since I got them.

Great honest video. I will subscribe.

Nice review and good looking boots man. I’m late to the party since you reviewed the boots but I’m sure you now know you’ve entered a whole different world with Nicks. No mass produced boot can compete with the likes of Nicks JK and Franks. Those who wear custom boots know. I’ve retired my first pair of Whites after close to 40 years and have moved to Nicks. A few resoles and a rebuild and I’m still ahead dollars to donuts. Treat them like an investment and they’ll likely outlast you. Take care!

Great job man really enjoyed the video

Beautiful boots!

One thing about it when you wear out the front toe and you send them back they can replace the lowers and keep the upper and you have a brand new boot. 👍

I spent today wearing my Nick's Builder Pros for the first day, and, gotta say, after 10 hours, it wasn't as bad as I expected. It's probably because I nailed the sizing. I love them, though. They look like something you would wear out on the town lol, such a beautiful boot.

I’m just waiting for my nicks boots can’t wait to get them I’m currently wearing redwing 3504 there okay I’m use to getting Dakota boots but last year I didn’t even get 5 months on them and they where garbage so I’m pulling the trigger on these hopefully they last longer haha

Great video you have to have a good pair of boots definitely worth the $$$ remember you only have one pair of feet and legs for life so why cheap out on yourself those rough out boots are beautiful good luck in the break in over and out

Sweet boots. Just got my 2nd pair of jks yesterday and can relate to guys thinking you're crazy for buying 600+ dollar boots. Well worth it though. And it's cool to see a fellow Milwaukee union guy. Glaziers 1204

I’m on day 8 on my builder pro’s! Starting to get some flex! The struggle is real!

Those boots are a good investment, good luck with the break in

Nice review. I do not need any thing that robust although I want a pair . Run 4 pair of boots . Street boots Redwing 1907, Chippewa 17" cut to 16" snake boots (Snow & Used to hunt in the Low Country in SC water almost up to my knee) Vibram soles, 15 year old Chippewa Moc Toe w/Vibram resole & Wolverine 8"+ Hunting boots.

if you're on your knees a lot as a plumber, then a leather toe cap is nice to have with that steel toe. The extra leather allows for the toe to wear through, and get replaced before the vamp is ruined.

I ordered a pair of quick ship composite toe builder pro’s in tan rough out they should be ready in about a month super excited about getting them. I also have thoroughgood moc toes as well and they are crap. They are too damn narrow like Chuck Taylor’s. My feet spill out of the side of them. I have had a few pair of Georgia boot FLX and loved them but unfortunately can’t find any to buy.

Just got mine broken in, I have bad feet and work in Oil and Gas I have literally tried every non-handmade boot out there after a long day living in bad boot I would carry slippers in my truck to wear home because I was in pain, last month I bought a pair of "ready ship" from nicks from the moment I put them on I knew I had made the right choice these are hands down the best boots you will ever own... I have 2 more pairs being made

It looks like you have the heritage series Thoroughgood. IMO, they are light/medium duty for like warehouse, technicians that put hours on flat, hard surfaces.

If u thought those redwing were comfy your in for a treat I just threw 3 pair in the trash when I finally broke my 2nd pair of nicks in they take a month or so to really break them in but it’s worth it I’m 3 years in my first pair ready for a resole but the boot is still great

good video brother

I own 6 pair of whites boots 3 different styles a few of my boots are over 20 years old and have been rebuilt once so I have 900 dollars in those 2 pair in 20 years that's not bad whites nicks Frank's and JK boots can't go wrong with Either oh and 1 pair of Wesco boots they are also excellent boots good luck with your boots

Completely agree about the Thorough good boots. I bought my first and only pair of them about 6 months ago and they are junk. Just thin leather. Heel came apart inside in about 1 month of wearing them. No support. I am currently saving money to buy Nick's boots myself.

Just got my first pair of Nicks after wearing whites for a few years. Can’t beat a handmade stitch-down logger

I could see Thorogoods not being good for timber type work but I like them for standing and walking on concrete all day at an oil refinery. Mine are about 14 months old and the wedge is still as comfortable as ever. Great in depth review though, had my eye on either Nick's or Whites for awhile. Like you I'm tired of overpriced south east Asian boots. For the money thats why I tried Thorogoods but I feel Nick's could make 10x the boot for only about twice the price.

Not only more cost effective but more comfort and protection in the mean time

Hopefully you'll make a follow-up video. Once you wear a broken in handmade boot you'll never want to wear a mass produced boot again.

I trusted them and ordered a half size smaller than my Brannock measurement. Fingers crossed.

If it makes you feel any better, my Builder Pros came to about $700ish USD… but with shipping and the exchange rate, they cost me a hair over $1300, so $600 isn’t too bad haha

Red wing still makes a waterproof, steel toe logger boots that's made in the USA with imported materials like the thorogoods there the 2217 I got a pair of them I like Nick's but just can justify paying that much for a pair yet but hopefully soon I'll get me a pair of em

Also, please give a short update about once a month if you have time. Thanks.

I own 2 pairs of nicks boots best work boots I have ever worn.

I own 2 pairs of Nicks, and I can attest that they are solid and godzila will have a tough time breaking them in 😂. Great boots and will outlast me.

mine were made 9 22 also

Late to the video, but I personally just straight up don't need steel/composite toes so I don't buy 'em. I go soft toe when I can but usually celastic toe judt because they form more to the foot and get more comfortable, though it's a subjective comfort not everyone will like softer toes in their boots.

American made 👍🏻 Look Sharp!

I think that Linemans Shank was a mistake. The standard leather shank is very stiff to start with. Breakin goes from "will this ever end" with the standard to "please someone shoot me" with the Linemans. When they say only order if you are on spikes the majority of your day they are not exaggerating.

Went in to their store to make sure I was fitted correctly. I was looking for the builder pro. They gave me a boot to try on that had a composite toe which I wasn't looking for. I felt it was much to big and said so so she found me a smaller boot to try that on that was called a heritage Chelsea. A weird boot with no laces. It was way to small I could barely get my foot in and she told me the original boot she gave me was the right size. Since it was a composite toe I couldn't show her where my toe was, almost two inches to the end of my toe to the boot. I didn't want a composite toe or a Heritage Chelsea. I said thanks and went to JK Boots 10 minutes away. JK Boots did me right

How much do those Nicks weigh?

Did you put an insole in them?

now after this video there lead time is 9-12 months Thanks man !! LOL

How long from order to receipt?

Keep the leather oiled and they should do fine

I absolutely refuse to wear steal toe boots. I’ve never worn a pair that were comfortable. I’m self employed and don’t have any company policies demanding I wear them though.

Fuck I just ordered some last night. Half a size smaller than my RW’s. I hope they aren’t too big still 😅 my printer doesn’t work on my computer I couldn’t print that foot measurer paper thingy.

Wesco timber boots I wear

when a man wears a stormy kromer to review work boots, i listen.

Whites or Nicks for me. Gotta treat your feet right, first and foremost. Nice boots, bro.

I wear Thursdays, Nick's, Grant Stone, Trickers, Parkhurst, Truman, ect.. Doesn't matter to me

Thorogoods arent made in America. They are parted together in America if even that is true. I am going on a limb and saying that Throogoods are built overseas and they put a stitch in there and call it made in America.

Still have red wings made in USA. You can just get tuff toe for your caps. At least be honest

They look big on you..

Well I think three pairs of boots to one pair of Nicks raises the question...One pair of boots not rotated isn't going to last as long.

Thorogoods are fantastic, you're wrong!!!

you've made alotta assumptions about a boot you haven't worn yet

I did almost the exact thing as you sizing my boots. They're ever so slightly too long in the toe, but heel-to-ball is good. I feel like they could be slightly better, but I'm going to go with it for now. I got an 11D and I think next time I'll go 10.5E. They are still breaking in, and Nicks has said that after break in they will be slightly shorter and wider. I got mine about the same time as you so lots of break in to do and they feel good already. Nice video.