$300 Red Wing Moc Toe REBUILT into $600 Nicks Boots!

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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    In this video, we rebuild a pair of Red Wings. We remove and review all of the old materials and rebuild the boots with thicker, more durable leather components. These upgrades add durability, comfort, and longevity to the boots. Nicks Boots are created using only the top-quality materials on the market. When you invest in Nicks, you invest in comfort for your feet and unparalleled durability.
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    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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 117

  • @HughesReview
    @HughesReview Рік тому +32

    Been wearing Red Wings since the mid-90s. Glad to see those old Mocs gave a good fight on the tear down.

  • @mikeisgettinupset
    @mikeisgettinupset Рік тому +12

    Now these ones actually look like upgraded Red Wings instead of another pair of Nick's Boots. Great work.

  • @jyc210
    @jyc210 Рік тому +11

    Through this video, we can see the craftsmanship of Nick and the aesthetics of Red wind.

  • @BedosLeatherworksLLC
    @BedosLeatherworksLLC Рік тому +4

    never get tired of these videos, Nice Job

  • @omgphoto
    @omgphoto Рік тому +7

    I've got to admit. I can't stop thinking about how impossibly cool those ended up looking!! I desperately want my 1907's to get "Nick'd" too!!!

  • @frfrpr
    @frfrpr Рік тому +8

    RedWing ain’t no Nicks boot, but that guy was catching hell trying to take that boot apart.

  • @kyne4325
    @kyne4325 Рік тому +10

    It would be great if we could always do this as a company repair option.

  • @pbenjlo
    @pbenjlo Рік тому +3

    Nice rebuild, although that vamp and counter were in very good shape and it just needed a simple resole.

  • @brycecrousore1985
    @brycecrousore1985 Рік тому +7

    Judging from the teardown, for a boot half the price, seems very well-constructed. A Mercedes will never match a Rolls, but, they are not meant to. Writing from (8-degree) Minnesota, and seeing grandpa get a new pair at Christmastime because the slop at Hormel's making SPAM was so nasty, I'm partial to RW's. (11 pair in my collection) But would some day love to own a Rolls: preferably the Nicks moc! Another excellent video: thanks!

    • @waynedub1167
      @waynedub1167 Рік тому +1

      Hello neighbor lol. I'm next door in Fargo. Beautiful day out here.

    • @937gemcitywestwezt3
      @937gemcitywestwezt3 Рік тому

      It's a shame red wing is now made in China

  • @USA5.56X45
    @USA5.56X45 Рік тому +7

    Your logger boots are rugged, but these might be the best looking boots you guys have made so far

  • @Jopeymessmusic
    @Jopeymessmusic Рік тому +2

    Honestly, I'm 2 mins in and it still seems like a solidly crafted boot imo. Sure you're not going to fight fires with them or anything but for everything else? I'm sure it's a fine boot.

  • @a.l.newsome7395
    @a.l.newsome7395 Рік тому

    The matching of the leather for the recraft was a n the money 💰 Great job on the whole project 💯💯💯

  • @stevenwilliams1423
    @stevenwilliams1423 Рік тому

    Great video.

  • @nodieusa
    @nodieusa Рік тому +29

    How I wish this was a service offered by Nicks...

    • @MrLlama999
      @MrLlama999 Рік тому +5

      Take a look at Wyatt and Sons. They offer some customization as cobblers.

    • @MrStreetninja007
      @MrStreetninja007 Рік тому +7

      Why not just buy a whole Nick's boot so you don't have a lower quality upper vs a beefy lower

    • @PlMPinDlSTRESS
      @PlMPinDlSTRESS Рік тому +2

      @@MrStreetninja007 I think they mean the service in general for all boots not just redwings there are other companies that make quality boots

    • @MrStreetninja007
      @MrStreetninja007 Рік тому

      @@PlMPinDlSTRESS I think at one time they used to actually rebuild other pnw boots not sure if they still offer that or not

    • @KimballPrecision
      @KimballPrecision Рік тому +1

      Did you call and ask? I’m pretty sure they do rebuild other boots, but maybe not.

  • @rogeliorodriguez1533
    @rogeliorodriguez1533 Рік тому

    the guy who sits around the glue pot all day deserves a raise.

  • @johnnyshell2839
    @johnnyshell2839 Рік тому +2

    I'm not big into red wings but I noticed it took 3 damn people to get that damn boot apart.

  • @StraightToTheBoots
    @StraightToTheBoots Рік тому +1

    That was really cool to watch. Havent owned Nicks yet since jumping on Truman which has been releasing some heat lately but Nicks is definitely on my list to try out!

  • @chuckcole2625
    @chuckcole2625 Рік тому +2

    This man stitching will literally be a nicks stitching legend. I love his outfit apron, pins , looks like his dad or gdad . He is just always working super hard in the videos and does excellent work. I’m on my second pair of nicks. And there not comparable to 95% of the brands out there. We need the reg riverfront on quick ship. Lol

  • @The_U.D.
    @The_U.D. Рік тому

    Those are gorgeous. Fine craftsmanship. I’d love to get a apprenticeship in that.

  • @assadn5082
    @assadn5082 Рік тому +4

    I don't know what's happening to me..I've retired from wearing sneakers to work and bought a pair of iron rangers and within a matter of weeks I have almost 10 pairs of boots and I'm watching cobbler and boot transformation videos.

  • @petersilecchio4417
    @petersilecchio4417 Рік тому +1

    Would be Very Nice if Red Wing made their moc toe boot like that.

  • @navigatorbylly1985
    @navigatorbylly1985 Рік тому

    amazing job

  • @jacobh9014
    @jacobh9014 Рік тому +1

    Damn I want a pair. They look awesome!

  • @alexduke5402
    @alexduke5402 Рік тому +1

    Should i use a conditioner on my insole and inside my boots?

  • @leederdavid4782
    @leederdavid4782 Рік тому

    Well, those turned out sweet. Nice work, Nicks!

  • @Salvatore-1980
    @Salvatore-1980 Рік тому +1

    Red Wings...Still putting up a fight in the break down!

  • @erskerbobbles
    @erskerbobbles Рік тому

    Red Wings Rock!!!!

  • @JaysonBucy
    @JaysonBucy Рік тому

    Stunning, absolutely stunning.

  • @wave2k868
    @wave2k868 Рік тому +3

    RedNicks
    NickWings

  • @iambretton
    @iambretton Рік тому

    Great camera work

  • @CrispyFrenFry
    @CrispyFrenFry Рік тому

    Although a cool video and a clear upgrade, I still think the two piece moccasin construction is part of the original’s appeal. I understand it may not be water tight but I want a real moccasin stitch/ construction. Otherwise this is more of a design that competes with other mock moccasin stitched boots like Alden’s 405. Great video!

  • @troyheffernan1261
    @troyheffernan1261 Рік тому

    I will have a pair of nicks in the future

  • @steffenheinz3700
    @steffenheinz3700 Рік тому

    Nice Boots, awesome Work 😍

  • @picseyha2331
    @picseyha2331 Рік тому

    king vs king

  • @TylerSnyder305
    @TylerSnyder305 Рік тому +1

    I think you guys should offer a more easy wearing comfort oriented wedge sole and or moc toe type boot.
    Maybe you should talk to Roseanvil and look into designing the perfect moc toe boot that he can debut for Moctober next year.
    I think it would mostly be like this boot here, but with a longer lasting max wear style wedge, speed hooks, maybe stitch through the wedge at the toe to prevent peeling, and find a way to make it a bit easier wearing/ comfort oriented.
    Maybe go with a cork fill instead of leather, maybe no shank, and come up with a softer leather to use for the insole / footbed.
    You guys could probably create the best wedge sole boot ever made.

    • @mateofenn
      @mateofenn Рік тому

      I really like moc toes and I’ve been fortunate enough to own a pair of Red Wings and Nicks moc toe (both barely used when bought). Nicks does offer a moc toe with about half the stuff you asked about. The 2021 outsole is a little longer wearing than RWs and they have speed hooks with stitch down construction. I find the Nicks more comfortable (not by a whole lot though) working on concrete floors than the Red Wings. If you’re really wanting comfort I like using insoles. You can get comfortable without sacrificing longevity and durability as you can always replace insoles.

    • @Hurricane1990
      @Hurricane1990 Рік тому

      You’ve described Red Wings’s Traction Tread and Traction Tread Lite boots lol.

    • @TylerSnyder305
      @TylerSnyder305 Рік тому

      @@Hurricane1990 not really because those aren't very traditional or as good of a boot.

  • @jamessimpson5452
    @jamessimpson5452 Рік тому +1

    I can agree on the one piece moc toe, but why go from 360 degree to 270 degree stich down? Certainly 270 degree is quicker to do and I assume more cost effective. Overall a nice outcome of hand craftsmanship.

  • @chriswest9685
    @chriswest9685 Рік тому +2

    I own a pair of Red Wing Heritage 875’s, I’m wanting to purchase a pair of Nicks Rangers. Does anyone know how the sizing compares between the two?

  • @snooka2484
    @snooka2484 Рік тому

    Good

  • @tonyprovo7816
    @tonyprovo7816 Рік тому +1

    Awesome repair work. At what point do you say "UNCLE". These Redwings are only 20% redwing and 80% patchwork?

  • @alibulloch
    @alibulloch Рік тому

    03:52 what is that?! a tracking device?! footstep counter?! lol

  • @AJ-by6pd
    @AJ-by6pd 4 місяці тому

    Do you guys have a puritan stitch machine?

  • @Tonkarai
    @Tonkarai Рік тому

    This seems like nicks way of doing a respectfully shots fired and well make it better for you.

  • @240sxdriver
    @240sxdriver Рік тому

    Could you guys do something similar to remove the inner heel leather piece to be on the outside?
    I like my 1907's but my heel aches after a few hours of wearing them due to the slab rubbing even with thicker socks on.

  • @markmilan01
    @markmilan01 Рік тому

    Siiiiick!🔥🔥🔥

  • @Dan-u1l
    @Dan-u1l Рік тому +1

    I've always wondered, while making boots, when is the last removed?

    • @thesharpercoder
      @thesharpercoder Рік тому +1

      There are three nails that hold the insole to the last, which they did not show being installed in this video.
      The nails are removed at the 16:50 mark, just prior to the “bottoming” step.

    • @thesharpercoder
      @thesharpercoder Рік тому

      The above is not exactly accurate. The last is removed after the heel stack is put on.
      What I described above is when the insole of the boot is detached from the last. Sorry.

  • @harrybrown7680
    @harrybrown7680 Рік тому

    5:56 Red Wing should make the same on the 1905-Model

  • @Ebony017
    @Ebony017 Рік тому

    I'm legitimately curious if they're gonna do a iron ranger rebuild now.

  • @graffbash909
    @graffbash909 Рік тому

    Daaaamn!❤

  • @NeoPortaPotty
    @NeoPortaPotty Рік тому +1

    is that a damascus knife i spy around 17:10

    • @doughaynes5624
      @doughaynes5624 Рік тому

      also came here to see what that double ended
      fixed blade was...

  • @evsnova74
    @evsnova74 11 місяців тому

    What last did you use?

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd Рік тому

    I love these videos but was curious. Are these employees boots that they wanted to rebuild as a partial Nicks?

    • @lukelarsson
      @lukelarsson Рік тому +3

      Yes, I’m an employee. I purchased these back in like 2014 at a Michigan Red Wing store but didn’t get sized correctly. I wore them for 6 years being two widths too wide. They were super uncomfortable and just sat in my closet for the last 2 years. I was planning on getting rid of them but then we got the Moc Toe stitcher. Now they fit and are built like tanks.

  • @troyheffernan1261
    @troyheffernan1261 Рік тому

    Sweet

  • @111111111Tiger
    @111111111Tiger Рік тому

    Keep it simple. Just get a pair of Nick's to begin with...lol

  • @bztrain
    @bztrain Рік тому +1

    If this was an actual service you could just take my money.

  • @77Matt
    @77Matt Рік тому

    What was that suspicious piece of spyware component that was recovered from the cork pice of the insole/midsole, at 3:52?

  • @Softw4re
    @Softw4re 5 місяців тому

    What is that at 3:53?

  • @arlo957
    @arlo957 Рік тому

    a security tracker? they really dont build em like they used to.

  • @gilbertayala1069
    @gilbertayala1069 Рік тому

    How much for the rebuild
    $$$$$$$

  • @josephp.antario8912
    @josephp.antario8912 Рік тому

    If I ship my red wings into nicks will they do this for me? I would definitely pay for this service.

  • @user-oe9et2sl1e
    @user-oe9et2sl1e Рік тому

    Hello, congrats on the perfect job. I have a question. What wax do you use for winter boots that will last in the snow?

  • @mikealley2596
    @mikealley2596 Рік тому

    can anyone send in their old RW moc toes and have them rebuilt like this?

  • @austinpatterson18
    @austinpatterson18 11 місяців тому

    I got a pair of 10875 and they’re junk, they fall apart very easily, my Thorogood moc toes are a year strong and now sign of throwing them out anytime soon

  • @harrybrown7680
    @harrybrown7680 Рік тому

    23:40 Looks good, except the welt🤭

  • @panzer5033
    @panzer5033 Рік тому

    Those were walking around shoes, not used for work.

  • @erinsquirkychannel501
    @erinsquirkychannel501 Рік тому

    So nice, if anyone ever wanna do something nice for someone here I am rewwings lol

  • @pigskin3367
    @pigskin3367 Рік тому

    Hard to believe there’s that many nails in the sole of a boot, thousand wonders you don’t feel one sticking your foot every now and then….

  • @cast1450
    @cast1450 Рік тому +1

    Who is the guy, the intern?

  • @tavo24vv27
    @tavo24vv27 Рік тому

    What is that at 3:53

  • @hindavi_swarajy
    @hindavi_swarajy Рік тому

    How to buy this shoes

  • @altri5842
    @altri5842 Рік тому

    MY BIRTHDAY WAS YESTERDAY. ahem the good year welt on the Red Wings is better than nicks where they just use the rest of the leather as a welt. but to each there own. I don't doubt that nicks boots are good quality but redwings are just that much more cheaper and easier to get resoled at a cobblers for less than taking it too nicks. at the same time i only have the redwing 405s which uses the more synthetic material, rubbery insole, and the foot bed isn't leather. I took them to get resoled, they replace the foam filling with cork and leather mid sole and Vibram Cristy.

  • @imowgrass
    @imowgrass Рік тому

    Need to get this done to met set of RW mocs. Just need to order a set of Nick's! That Vibram sole is comfy but has absolutely zero wear.
    Afraid to order a pair and my Rx orthotics not fit. Can I send the orthotics in and get fitment/size help that way?

    • @TraceyAllen
      @TraceyAllen Рік тому

      Depending on the last used you may not need your orthotics. You can get them with different amounts of arc support. And they offer a try on services, were they send you a pair to try on.

    • @imowgrass
      @imowgrass Рік тому

      My orthotics are for ankle support. My ankles fall inward. They are from an orthopedist, custom molded from my feet, not some flimsy thing from the store shelf.

    • @mateofenn
      @mateofenn Рік тому

      @@imowgrasscontact Nicks. They have all kinds of stories about being able to accommodate difficult conditions. There is also a try on service that is $100 and you could find out that way if you don’t live in a place you can try them on in person.

  • @haroldlee4037
    @haroldlee4037 Рік тому

    As much as I love my Redwings, as Nick's doesn't offer this as a service, I have to wonder why they are spending the time on these boots when the craftspersons(?) could be making Nick's Boots...

  • @harrybrown7680
    @harrybrown7680 Рік тому

    17:09 it hurts every time🥶

  • @peteking9677
    @peteking9677 Місяць тому

    Every boot from Nick's looks great except lead time for 8-12 weeks that is unacceptable.

    • @nicksboots
      @nicksboots  Місяць тому

      Every boot is made to order other than our Ready to Ship section. I'd recommend taking a look there!
      nicksboots.com/in-stock-boots/

  • @Crager215
    @Crager215 7 місяців тому

    Why you breathing and sniffling into the mic?

  • @Bearded360
    @Bearded360 Рік тому

    Do a collaboration so I can buy them at red wing.

  • @jcmc8235
    @jcmc8235 Рік тому

    Very nice. Although, personally, I will go through that sole in a month. It just doesn't hold up while walking on sidewalks and finished asphalt. Perhaps Vibram should invest on technology and find a solution to this ? Anyway, awesome work. One day soon I'll have a pair of Nick's!

    • @michealvick4042
      @michealvick4042 Рік тому

      They already have vibram makes hybrid soles a good expample is the traction tred lite sole that redeint offers in its work line

    • @TheDagraner4576
      @TheDagraner4576 Рік тому +2

      If you're going through that sole in a month, you're either walking on the surface of the sun or your sidewalks are finished with a cheese grater.

    • @alexsexton4481
      @alexsexton4481 Рік тому

      Any boots with a christy sole isn’t recommended for asphalt.

    • @mr.monitor.
      @mr.monitor. Рік тому

      No you won't wear out that sole in a month 🤣

    • @mr.monitor.
      @mr.monitor. Рік тому

      @Alex Sexton still you could walk, run, drag your feet on asphalt all day everyday for a long long time before you wear off a flat sole. You think lugs wear slower?

  • @wellwater8927
    @wellwater8927 10 місяців тому

    Are these boots made in China ? lol

  • @pixxburgh420
    @pixxburgh420 Рік тому

    I was rappin to that beat

  • @MatthewOrtiz28
    @MatthewOrtiz28 Рік тому

    Maybe acetone or something to help with the glue? 🦾☝🏽💯

  • @privtpile
    @privtpile Рік тому

    Freaking glue is good on the soles