Might there be solvants to help loosen the glue ? The solvents can be unpleasant stuff, i know . You'd soak the boots first for a week or two and maybe air them several days before dismantling em . Co2 is a good solvent in liquid phase . Easy to remember that you can have it liquid at -20 c° and 20 bar pressure . A bar is almost one atmosphere ( 14•7psi) . Of course the co2 source is your readily available dry ice. - from memory 28 bar is required at -10 ° C and 15 bar at -30° . Needs a suitable pressure vessel , I've said enough .
These boots will last forever. So technically, he's saving money. 4-5 pairs of basic kicks. Fall apart pretty quickly if they are made in China. I'll take 1 pair of these instead.
I had a pair of these when I worked at a papermill. The owners bought everyone a pair for x-mas ( you had to be there for at least 10 years to get them) they lasted for about 3 yrs. I loved them so much! The most comfortable work boot ever! Mine finally started falling apart due to all the chemicals that I had to stand in. A pair of Dr.Martins steel toe boots usually lasted about 7 months if you where lucky, so that oughta give you an idea on how tough these boots are.
Well hopefully you didnt just toss them because these boots are resoleable and rebuildable. You could have sent then your boots and basically had a brand new pair for about 200 bucks!
@@lyricderbin1169 you told him to spend $200 of his own cash when the original commenter stated he received free ones from his boss at Christmas so why would he spend his own money just to get new ones as a gift and you're calling me an idiot ??
@@lyricderbin1169 if he was really smart he would've kept the old ones, paid to have them repaired and then resold them as refurbished and ask atleast $350 per pair.. but what do I know I'm just an illiterate person according to you.. 😂😂
I used to be the guy who bought his tennis shoes out of the discount rack, I couldn't understand paying all that money for a pair of shoes. Then I bought a pair of Redwing truhicker safety toe boots for commercial driving since I would be in and out of warehouses. even though those are considered cheap boots, they are still better then any other tennis shoe I have ever worn, and they have lasted longer. I know understand that to get good foot wear, you just have to pay for them. I hope to buy a even better pair when I wear these out (the soles are not replaceable, they are also made in china IIRC) I bought these in 2016 and looking at them, I think I have a couple more years in them, I don't think I have ever had a pair of Nike or the like last me more then half a year.
@donkey ass reviews and do's You can order them with an approved steel or composite toe protector if you need it, just as you can get them with fire/oil proof soles and flame retardant stitching.
@donkey ass reviews and do's That's mostly just a way to control imports. It doesn't mean you're getting a safer boot than any other country allows. You can order these with steel or composit toe protection and fire resistant soles and stitching. Those would be enough to meet the requirements where needed.
I have a pair of the steel toe contenders. I LOVE these boots. As my first lair of Nick's boots. I'm hooked. Can't wait to order a 2nd pair. And even one of their casual/dress boots.
They would last me maybe 3 years tops. I try to keep them clean but every boot I've owned has become a nasty athletes foot factory by then. Honestly at 3 years I would have got my money's worth out of them for sure.
@wyomarine also airing out your feet daily is important. There are people who wear shoes and shitty plastic slippers from the time they wake up until they go sleep, despite not needing to. That's too much neglect as well.
@@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant I've had my pair of Nick's for just over 2-1/2 years. I drive a 18 wheel gas/diesel tanker truck. The petroleum products are hard on the soft vibram soles, but the actual boot is holding up like a champ. With good quality wool socks (darn tuff, point6), my boots still have that warm comforting smell of fine leather after a hard day in 98 degree/98% humidity. Can't say that about any of my other footwear. I'm 55 years old and been driving a big truck for over 30 years. My only regret about the purchase of my Nick's Boots is that I didn't do it decades earlier. With the discount offered here, I think I'll buy a second pair in tan leather for everyday, off work use. Once broken in, they are the most comfortable boots I've owned. If you ever decide to pull the trigger on a pair, you won't be disappointed. Period - Full Stop
Saphire Throated Carpenter Ant Yeah come home from work after working 8-12 hours and forget about being tired and everything you got going on in your life and clean your boots everyday lmfaoo.
A young man started working with my shipping crew a few years ago. His grandfather bought and brought him,to work, these boots and and a good pair of socks. This was his first job. The guys laughed and made a little fun of them. That is until he had them broke in. They were going through Nikes like water through a sifter and his back didn’t hurt.
@@quax2765 Because people nowadays have a high tendency to make fun of everything that isn't considered "normal". Btw, this is just my personal observation of my own experiences.
This seems to be a rarity theses days: high-priced footwear whose price is easily justified by the materials, craftsmanship, labor, and customer service. I almost regret having a cushy desk job with no need for a work boot, but then I could always get a pair of Nicks for the fashion appeal. Just opened another side savings account named "Nicks!". $50/month is going into that bad boy...
Get the boots. I will say it's going to be VERY uncomfortable until you can get them broke in. I live in the exact town where Nick's and whites started. You could be looking at months to break them in if you're hardly on your feet. Once they do break in nothing with beat them for comfort not even talking just boots but anything in general.
Visa Application Form: Reason for traveling to the USA? Me: Nicks In-store fitting appointment. Visa Application Form: Any more information? Me: will be bringing my own socks.
@@joeybaseball7352 it's a specific breed of cat! There are all sorts of cat breeds, the same way both a chihuahua and a st Bernard are both dogs of radically different breeds. I am not sure but I think his cat is a Devon Rex.
Right boot : voice-over tear down like this Left boot : cut in half if possible, this looks pretty intense for your saw blade. Two different perspective that we can appreciate. No shoes goes to waste.
I wish I had video like this when I was taking shoe construction classes in college. This is amazingly informative. Making stacked heels, and hand nailed shoes is super tedious! I do not miss those semesters of stretching leather over a last.
I think one thing that would’ve been good to have a running timer. It would be cool to see how long it takes to break these guys down compared to other boots.
Since I was a kid I've been intrigued by the idea of shoes being assembled with nails -- most often seen in cartoons of fairy tales and the like depicting cobblers. I thought it was because shoes used to be made out of wood, and how surprised I was as an adult to see actual leather shoes being held with nails! What still amazes me is where I see some nails and how long some are in videos online. It's just eye-opening how much material there is in well-made shoes.
I so love the look of these boots, being someone that spends anything up to 18 hours on my feet a day on concrete, grass, and mud on shows these look amazing, by the time I do the conversion they are $814 new Zealand dollars, hahaha . so I am going to start a piggy bank and every time I get the urge to buy a shitty pair of sneakers ill trash in 6 months il save the cash. Its great your videos are the best actual technical reviews, not just some influencer getting paid to promote products, thanks again.
@@custodiaforrest4144 Probably some kind of event stage builder or something. I worked a small festival picking trash once, it was 14 hours of straight work.
Your voice over is a welcomed addition to the boot deconstruction. It's relaxing and comfortable to listen to with the exceptional quality of the video! Good job!
When I was an ortho shoe maker, we made a work shoe/ boot for a concrete worker. What you have there for the most part is what we did for him. Note the old fashion way of making the heal stack is to glue the layers and beat the thickness to maybe 60% of the original thickness. The leather shank would cover a metal shank as well. A long leather counter to cover the whole back half of the shoe.
Yea ive had to wear my fire boots through security before they kinda grumbled mostly at how long it took for me to get them off but I lost my gear and only hand my fire line stuff and I was bound to get home quickly so i went in my greens a tee shirt and my fire boots
@@elijahglinski9910 no way they can take your boots away. They X ray them, and if they are still very suspicious they might give them a more thorough check, but they are giving the boots back in their normal condition. Unless you are in a very corrupt country
The construction of these is crazy! It's amazing what goes into these and the price is more than fair for this level of quality. So impressive. This is a nice video format for an in-depth look at complex deconstruction.
Really liked this format. Good edit job too. Gives you a chance to put your thoughts together. Love your videos and glad you are always looking to improve. You come across as a very humble dude!
This video is of a quality I didn't expect when clicking on a man taking apart a boot. The commentary is super interesting and everything is so satisfying!
hey, this is nice. 2 formats! you should do both! the cut in half is for those who want a fast format and look what's really inside. and the dissected version should talk more about the details and in-depth review.
Seriously, your voice is one of the most relaxing voices I've had the pleasure of listening to. I greatly enjoyed this style of video, but I also dig your other style. A healthy mix of both would be fantastic. That Toaster, man, he's a cantankerous one off camera judging by the state of your hands! Lol ah, to own a cat... I miss it. Cheers to you and your continued success, Weston!
Nick's are some REALLY GREAT boots!!! American made by hand and the amazing quality that goes with it. Now, they do cost a premium at around $480 a pair BUT you are definitely getting your money's worth!!! As you can see in this video, Nick's are top quality.
Mostly created for wildland firefighting, construction is made by a mold for persons foot, tight fit and narrow heel or wide. Depends on the measurements you send in. Now the fasteners nails and screws are there in case the glue does fail to hold during ground work in fire. And is a standard for almost all caulk boots.
Franks boots is worth checking out as well. When Nicks got bought out in 2013 they shifted more to quantity over quality so the old general manager Frank started his own boot company in the old Nick's location a couple years back to focus more on the custom fit market. They brought over some of the craftsmen from the Nicks shop as well. Supposedly the boots they turn out are superior in quality even to the stuff Nicks is turning out.
When i cant sleep at night, i just put on one of your older videos with headphone and i am out in like five minutes... seriously you should sign a contract with someone and sell this asmr stuff!
on a binge of these videos and ngl i kinda want to become a shoemaker or a cobbler now, working with your hands to make a quality product is so satisfying (artisanal baker now and love it!)
I thought that as well. They're called clinch nails, and when they're hammered in against the metal shoe last during the building process, the end of the nail curves back around so it doesn't poke your foot.
Would love to try one on. Also great to hear positive comments about stitch down construction. It’s a very effective, efficient and consistent way of boot making - if done correctly.
Wow. These things are amazing. It's great to have both perspectives of cutting in half plus this detailed teardown. Each lets you see things the other can't and together gives you a really great understanding of the boot.
I got about 3 years out of mine and by the end the nails were going into my feet. That little piece of leather on the inside always falls out if the boots get wet frequently. Also need to be oiled during the winter or the toes will dry and curl. Still the most solid boot I have ever owned.
great handmade leather boots, not many people know them, really the only people that really know of them are wildland firefighters because they are rated for wildland fire use
would like to see dissection on worn boots instead of brand new ones, and would be nice to see review on how the construction translates to wear experience (comfort, etc) thank you!
A video like this could be released in two versions, one for ASMR and the other with your voice over. You have a really calming voice and a no BS description style, so I don’t see the point unless you are passionate about creating a trendy playlist for your channel. You have been great since the start and I enjoyed watching you grow through your earlier videos.
The fact that you had to work so hard to disassemble these boots speaks volumes about the quality. For an everyday warehouse job, I bet they could last a decade before needing any serious attention. After seeing so many shoes easily peeled apart by hand, it's good to see something handmade that will last.
Very old technology, but works! The nails keep the rubber in place, but flexible. I live in Brazil. Whaen i was young, there was no boot factories, so the shoe maker took the size of our feet and make the boot. Leather, rubber, glue and nails.
You should do a dissection of a DC Shoe some time... I've worn the same DC 'Graffik' shoe for 16years, and only recently it started wearing out.. It's a shoe that I'm highly impressed with, and I bought myself another identical pair about a month ago.. Would be interested in seeing your opinion
I liked the voiceover but both are equally good. What I liked about this is how you fast forward through certain parts and you have a better chance to say what you really want. I would recommend though that you end the video back with you in person giving a summary. It keeps it personal and allows you to talk more freely.
I like the heel if I have to climb a ladder. It gives a little groove for the rung to sit in so I feel extra secure and it saves my calves from having to balance a wedge heel.
@@user-qe5mp4wz1e Therr are oppurtunities everywhere. People just choose to live in crowded ass areas, and let people rip them off. Its not about oppurtunity. Ita not about ease. Its about greed. You honestly have less oppurtunity is big cities. Way to much competition and greed. Even then if you kand something, the pay is about the same or slighty better than living somewhere less expensive. I lived in Seattle, WA. 1 bedroom apt... 1550.... I moved to Steilacoom and 1090.. and guess what? My job paid the same there aa it did in Seattle...... and it honestly isnt even that far apart.. his analogy is perfect. You guys havent moved or traveled much. Coming from Cali and being from Poland first.. this is reality.. if you guys wanna get fisted.. by all means continue to do so.
What's amazing is there are THREE amazing boot makers in Spokane, Wa of all places. Nick's, White's, and Frank's. All three are quality boots just like this video. I visited their stores in one day for a weekend vacation, i would recommend looking at all three before buying.
Do you recover the money with this videos?? 500 dollars is a lot. Can you do a video on your firefighter background?? Great content, and the new format is good too for variation!
The current advertising revenue from this video would buy him at least 50 new pairs of those boots. 95% of advertising revenue is generated from the number of adverts watched in the US and western Europe and is paid in $,US That is why all these scam (10 best and outfit of the day videos are posted). The vast majority if them are uploaded in India, where a dollar is worth a lot of rupees. This is the reason for all the spelling and grammar errors, along with the robot voice. Videos are also stolen from members no longer active on You-Tube. Few people realize that just to watch the videos uploaded in any 24 hour period would take you 325 years. It is a huge scam and the bubble will have to burst soon.
@@wilsjane oh cool. Now I'm just left hoping that there's a place that can use the raw materials, however shredded they may be, and that these dissected pieces aren't just gonna be laying in a landfill.
It would definitely be interesting to observe how this boot is made in a factory setting if possible. Amazing how well it's made with all the high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
I can see metal detectors and X-ray machines at the airport getting triggered and alarms going off everywhere and the TSA officers be like "Yeah, some dude wore his Nicks through airport security.... it's okay, happens every time" :D
aleksitanninen I’ve worn my in Japan where you’re not required to take your shoes off and many smaller airports only have medal detectors for security....yep...get sent back and are the only guy putting your footwear through the X-ray machine.
I got a pair of Wesco's for long distance motorcycle riding. They're in the $500 price range. Haven't hear of Nick's but I'll check them out. Cool to see a boot, similarly constructed, dissected.
This is a great selling video Grant! Anyone that sees this video will appreciate and not hesitate to buy a pair of your boots. I own three pairs of your boots my next pair will be in DARK Vegetable Tan leather 7 to 8 oz. hopefully you'll have a model in the LACE to TOE style. Your firm and your staff at Nick's are great!!!!!!
Wow, these boots are built are beautifully built. With decent care and a good cobbler, they could last, dare I say a lifetime? Very impressive! Thanks for sharing!
I just discovered your channel and have been binging your vids! (They’re SO good) If you haven’t already, can you do a “best boot at different price points” vid?
This style of video is really good imo, i like the commentary and facts you provide while in the back you have to rip the boot apart, better than talking and trying to rip it at once so you can continuously maintain your commentary and not need to be focused on deconstruction
I dont usually watch these types of videos but the time he took to take the boot apart and show us how and why the boot was held together nakes me have a type of admiration 4 him so im gunna upvote this video and subscribe to him
@roseanvile hey I clicked to watch you take apart a boot but learned something new today and I enjoyed the explanation of the video. Keep up content. Subbed.
This is the first video I've seen on this channel, but I think the voice over was great. Just the right amount of talking, a lot of really cool information, it really kept me entertained the entire video.
I own 2 pairs of Nicks Hotshot fire boots and even though these Builder Pros are a slightly different (non-fire) version, its sick to see how these break down into parts! Thanks for making this vid :)
The VO was great. Definitely like this style of video (though in addition to your other vids, not as a replacement for them). I'm curious about that curved cutting tool you always use. Does it have a specific name?
Yeah back then it was especially when battle had been going on for days and the weapons became dull and they didn’t always hve the time to Reshsrpen them
I have no interest in work boots but damn that’s just so relaxing and satisfying. Is it just me or his cat looks like its supposed to be hairless but grew fur anyway? Adorable
The voice over aint too bad, I think it works well for the viewer that really is as technical as you and cares a lot about the specs of the shoe. But i think many would agree that the sound of you cutting the shoe and pulling it apart is satisfying and makes it all more dramatic.
Really appreciated the detail given in this video. Mentioning the nature and dimensions of the materials used, and why they are used, provides such valuable insight. Love the voice over, allows more time to actually look directly at the work. Thank you for creating these interesting and informative videos. :)
So from what I can tell, they use a hybrid blake rapid/stitchdown construction. The rubber slipsole serves as the welt, which helps preserve its lifespan for multiple resoles.
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Are these boots made in America?
@@jizzstain4458 100%
@@jizzstain4458 yes
@@jizzstain4458 yes
Might there be solvants to help loosen the glue ? The solvents can be unpleasant stuff, i know . You'd soak the boots first for a week or two and maybe air them several days before dismantling em .
Co2 is a good solvent in liquid phase . Easy to remember that you can have it liquid at -20 c° and 20 bar pressure . A bar is almost one atmosphere ( 14•7psi) . Of course the co2 source is your readily available dry ice. - from memory 28 bar is required at -10 ° C and 15 bar at -30° . Needs a suitable pressure vessel , I've said enough .
A kid at my school wears these everyday, didn’t know how hard I was being flexed on
Why does a kid need a pair of $500 boots?
beef nacos good question
@@beefnacos6258 Likely because they are good at saving money, or they get a lot of money
These boots will last forever. So technically, he's saving money. 4-5 pairs of basic kicks. Fall apart pretty quickly if they are made in China. I'll take 1 pair of these instead.
His teachers know they're being flexed on
"Hey Nicks, why are your boots so durable?"
"They're 80% metal."
+10 protection
+100 flex
+2 comfortable
My feet is weird size its long but wide on front
@@omega792 I'd rather carry around $500 worth of nails to show to people, if that's so impressive, than to have to walk on them all day.
I had a pair of these when I worked at a papermill. The owners bought everyone a pair for x-mas ( you had to be there for at least 10 years to get them) they lasted for about 3 yrs. I loved them so much! The most comfortable work boot ever! Mine finally started falling apart due to all the chemicals that I had to stand in. A pair of Dr.Martins steel toe boots usually lasted about 7 months if you where lucky, so that oughta give you an idea on how tough these boots are.
Well hopefully you didnt just toss them because these boots are resoleable and rebuildable. You could have sent then your boots and basically had a brand new pair for about 200 bucks!
@@lyricderbin1169 or waited till Christmas and get a new pair from the boss...?
@@whiteafricannun3377 can you not read?
@@lyricderbin1169 you told him to spend $200 of his own cash when the original commenter stated he received free ones from his boss at Christmas so why would he spend his own money just to get new ones as a gift and you're calling me an idiot ??
@@lyricderbin1169 if he was really smart he would've kept the old ones, paid to have them repaired and then resold them as refurbished and ask atleast $350 per pair.. but what do I know I'm just an illiterate person according to you.. 😂😂
I do absolutely nothing that could warrant me needing a boot like this, yet I want a pair just knowing how well built they are
Go for it! They make casual boots as well
Yeah they have "lifestyle" boots too. That way you can get the amazing quality without feeling like a poser
Yeah these are an amazing work of art also
After watching this, I can't imagine anyone begrudging Nicks for the price of their boots. That boot is an impressive bit of construction!
I used to be the guy who bought his tennis shoes out of the discount rack, I couldn't understand paying all that money for a pair of shoes.
Then I bought a pair of Redwing truhicker safety toe boots for commercial driving since I would be in and out of warehouses.
even though those are considered cheap boots, they are still better then any other tennis shoe I have ever worn, and they have lasted longer. I know understand that to get good foot wear, you just have to pay for them. I hope to buy a even better pair when I wear these out (the soles are not replaceable, they are also made in china IIRC) I bought these in 2016 and looking at them, I think I have a couple more years in them, I don't think I have ever had a pair of Nike or the like last me more then half a year.
@donkey ass reviews and do's can you give us an example of what would be acceptable in your country? also can you tell us what country you are from?
@donkey ass reviews and do's You can order them with an approved steel or composite toe protector if you need it, just as you can get them with fire/oil proof soles and flame retardant stitching.
@donkey ass reviews and do's That's mostly just a way to control imports. It doesn't mean you're getting a safer boot than any other country allows. You can order these with steel or composit toe protection and fire resistant soles and stitching. Those would be enough to meet the requirements where needed.
I have a pair of the steel toe contenders. I LOVE these boots. As my first lair of Nick's boots. I'm hooked. Can't wait to order a 2nd pair. And even one of their casual/dress boots.
Can't argue with how tough these things are.
As a man in his 50's these boots would literally last me the rest of my life.
I'm half that and they'd probably last the rest of mine too.
They would last me maybe 3 years tops. I try to keep them clean but every boot I've owned has become a nasty athletes foot factory by then. Honestly at 3 years I would have got my money's worth out of them for sure.
@wyomarine also airing out your feet daily is important. There are people who wear shoes and shitty plastic slippers from the time they wake up until they go sleep, despite not needing to. That's too much neglect as well.
@@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant
I've had my pair of Nick's for just over 2-1/2 years. I drive a 18 wheel gas/diesel tanker truck. The petroleum products are hard on the soft vibram soles, but the actual boot is holding up like a champ. With good quality wool socks (darn tuff, point6), my boots still have that warm comforting smell of fine leather after a hard day in 98 degree/98% humidity. Can't say that about any of my other footwear. I'm 55 years old and been driving a big truck for over 30 years. My only regret about the purchase of my Nick's Boots is that I didn't do it decades earlier. With the discount offered here, I think I'll buy a second pair in tan leather for everyday, off work use. Once broken in, they are the most comfortable boots I've owned. If you ever decide to pull the trigger on a pair, you won't be disappointed. Period - Full Stop
Saphire Throated Carpenter Ant Yeah come home from work after working 8-12 hours and forget about being tired and everything you got going on in your life and clean your boots everyday lmfaoo.
I guess stepping on a nail is just adding to durability.
Chris Sarvello helps secure heels blocks onto the feet itself
@@Seadogstudio Underrated reply
ShardtheFox for real
@@Seadogstudio hate when going down the slope, and your foot slides down towards front of a boot?
Nails will solve that problem.
nails have been used in shoes for hundreds of years lol, nobody ever got them in their foot
A young man started working with my shipping crew a few years ago. His grandfather bought and brought him,to work, these boots and and a good pair of socks. This was his first job. The guys laughed and made a little fun of them. That is until he had them broke in. They were going through Nikes like water through a sifter and his back didn’t hurt.
Why would they make fun of him for wearing good shoes when they were wearing Nikes lol
@@quax2765 Because people nowadays have a high tendency to make fun of everything that isn't considered "normal".
Btw, this is just my personal observation of my own experiences.
I think it was more likely they were making fun of the fact that his grandpa thought bringing him the boots at work was the way to do that.
@@TheHive616 now that's a sweet old grandpa!
@@TheHive616 I wish my grandpa ever did stuff like that lol
This seems to be a rarity theses days: high-priced footwear whose price is easily justified by the materials, craftsmanship, labor, and customer service. I almost regret having a cushy desk job with no need for a work boot, but then I could always get a pair of Nicks for the fashion appeal. Just opened another side savings account named "Nicks!". $50/month is going into that bad boy...
Wearing something rugged just for fashion, is just as lame as overpriced footwear thats bad quality.
@@04dram04 nah, and he'll be supporting their business.
Get the boots. I will say it's going to be VERY uncomfortable until you can get them broke in. I live in the exact town where Nick's and whites started. You could be looking at months to break them in if you're hardly on your feet. Once they do break in nothing with beat them for comfort not even talking just boots but anything in general.
Do it!!! You won’t regret having a good quality pair. They will literally last your lifetime!
04dram04 That makes no sense. Lmao, k buddy.
Definitely liked the voice over and fast forward on the deconstruction. Like to see more of this type video.
Visa Application Form: Reason for traveling to the USA?
Me: Nicks In-store fitting appointment.
Visa Application Form: Any more information?
Me: will be bringing my own socks.
:)))
*Man dissecting shoe*
People in quarantine: Hmmm interesting
It's an upgrade from dissecting a grape, I would say
It is intresting
Nah I’m just weird
It's not even 3:00 a.m. and here i am
U.S. made, quality construction made and here is the proof. Quality, not a poor quality China made, that don't fit or last.
Both formats are great, however this lacks Toaster sitting on things.
Agreed. I missed Toaster!
Imagine toaster’s little paws coming into the shot to try and help tear the boot apart. 😭
🤣🤣🤣... true.
@@joeybaseball7352 it's a specific breed of cat! There are all sorts of cat breeds, the same way both a chihuahua and a st Bernard are both dogs of radically different breeds.
I am not sure but I think his cat is a Devon Rex.
Agreed
Right boot : voice-over tear down like this
Left boot : cut in half if possible, this looks pretty intense for your saw blade.
Two different perspective that we can appreciate. No shoes goes to waste.
Honestly I’m impressed that the price is what it is! There’s so much work into one of these boots!
I wish I had video like this when I was taking shoe construction classes in college. This is amazingly informative. Making stacked heels, and hand nailed shoes is super tedious! I do not miss those semesters of stretching leather over a last.
I think one thing that would’ve been good to have a running timer. It would be cool to see how long it takes to break these guys down compared to other boots.
Holy cow. There’s literally like 4 whole quality boots you could make out of this single boot. That pricetag and discount is an undervalue!
Since I was a kid I've been intrigued by the idea of shoes being assembled with nails -- most often seen in cartoons of fairy tales and the like depicting cobblers. I thought it was because shoes used to be made out of wood, and how surprised I was as an adult to see actual leather shoes being held with nails!
What still amazes me is where I see some nails and how long some are in videos online. It's just eye-opening how much material there is in well-made shoes.
I feel dirty, having watched such a beautiful boot be desecrated like this.
I agree
Thanks for the discount code! Just submitted my measurements last night. I ordered rangers in chocolate roughout upper and lower.
I so love the look of these boots, being someone that spends anything up to 18 hours on my feet a day on concrete, grass, and mud on shows these look amazing, by the time I do the conversion they are $814 new Zealand dollars, hahaha . so I am going to start a piggy bank and every time I get the urge to buy a shitty pair of sneakers ill trash in 6 months il save the cash. Its great your videos are the best actual technical reviews, not just some influencer getting paid to promote products, thanks again.
What kind of work do you do? 18 hours, that's insane
@@custodiaforrest4144 Probably some kind of event stage builder or something. I worked a small festival picking trash once, it was 14 hours of straight work.
@donkey ass reviews and do's why you gotta be like that man? The guy specifically mentions "shows".
Custodia Forrest it’s called a real job 😂😂😂
Belie Dat it’s called bullshit. Nobody works on their feet for 18 hours a day
Your voice over is a welcomed addition to the boot deconstruction. It's relaxing and comfortable to listen to with the exceptional quality of the video! Good job!
When I was an ortho shoe maker, we made a work shoe/ boot for a concrete worker. What you have there for the most part is what we did for him. Note the old fashion way of making the heal stack is to glue the layers and beat the thickness to maybe 60% of the original thickness. The leather shank would cover a metal shank as well. A long leather counter to cover the whole back half of the shoe.
Love my Nicks, 2 years old, hundreds of work hours, and still looks brand new
"Why Are 80+ Nails In This Boot?"
Should've called it the 'Airport Special.'
Yea ive had to wear my fire boots through security before they kinda grumbled mostly at how long it took for me to get them off but I lost my gear and only hand my fire line stuff and I was bound to get home quickly so i went in my greens a tee shirt and my fire boots
Did they make you turn in your boots? Did you loose them to the airport?
@@elijahglinski9910 no way they can take your boots away. They X ray them, and if they are still very suspicious they might give them a more thorough check, but they are giving the boots back in their normal condition. Unless you are in a very corrupt country
A TSA nightmare
tfw a pair of boots are made sturdier than my house.
sturdier than most american houses
I would have never in a million years thought taking a boot apart would be so fascinating. Yet here I am.
The construction of these is crazy! It's amazing what goes into these and the price is more than fair for this level of quality. So impressive.
This is a nice video format for an in-depth look at complex deconstruction.
Really liked this format. Good edit job too. Gives you a chance to put your thoughts together. Love your videos and glad you are always looking to improve. You come across as a very humble dude!
This video is of a quality I didn't expect when clicking on a man taking apart a boot. The commentary is super interesting and everything is so satisfying!
hey, this is nice. 2 formats! you should do both!
the cut in half is for those who want a fast format and look what's really inside.
and the dissected version should talk more about the details and in-depth review.
Seriously, your voice is one of the most relaxing voices I've had the pleasure of listening to. I greatly enjoyed this style of video, but I also dig your other style. A healthy mix of both would be fantastic. That Toaster, man, he's a cantankerous one off camera judging by the state of your hands! Lol ah, to own a cat... I miss it. Cheers to you and your continued success, Weston!
Find James hoffman... Insanely relaxing videos about coffee... Soothing af voice too!
"take it to your local cobbler" 😂 I didn't know we had those still ....
He's a cobbler.
Nick's are some REALLY GREAT boots!!! American made by hand and the amazing quality that goes with it. Now, they do cost a premium at around $480 a pair BUT you are definitely getting your money's worth!!! As you can see in this video, Nick's are top quality.
After watching your video I ordered a pair and I've been obsessing over their boots! Thank you for doing this!
Nailed this vid! Like the voice over.
i see what you did there
Ahahah good one
Mostly created for wildland firefighting, construction is made by a mold for persons foot, tight fit and narrow heel or wide. Depends on the measurements you send in. Now the fasteners nails and screws are there in case the glue does fail to hold during ground work in fire. And is a standard for almost all caulk boots.
Franks boots is worth checking out as well. When Nicks got bought out in 2013 they shifted more to quantity over quality so the old general manager Frank started his own boot company in the old Nick's location a couple years back to focus more on the custom fit market. They brought over some of the craftsmen from the Nicks shop as well. Supposedly the boots they turn out are superior in quality even to the stuff Nicks is turning out.
wait a minute this guy just came into my recommended, and isnt he the one that helped make the ring for JerryRigEverything
When i cant sleep at night, i just put on one of your older videos with headphone and i am out in like five minutes... seriously you should sign a contract with someone and sell this asmr stuff!
on a binge of these videos and ngl i kinda want to become a shoemaker or a cobbler now, working with your hands to make a quality product is so satisfying (artisanal baker now and love it!)
I'm really surprised how close some of those nails are to the insole.
I thought that as well. They're called clinch nails, and when they're hammered in against the metal shoe last during the building process, the end of the nail curves back around so it doesn't poke your foot.
Patrick, ever hear that old saying about horse shoes and hand granade’s?
Man, in the last video I kept thinking "with a steel toe this would be perfect" and turns out these are customizable, like, damn.
Would love to try one on. Also great to hear positive comments about stitch down construction. It’s a very effective, efficient and consistent way of boot making - if done correctly.
I think the voiceover makes it perfect. Your explanations made this a very educational video for me.
The voice over style is good, I like that you didn't completely remove the sound of the boot tear down.
Wow. These things are amazing. It's great to have both perspectives of cutting in half plus this detailed teardown. Each lets you see things the other can't and together gives you a really great understanding of the boot.
I’ve never seen a handful of Phillips head screws used in such a fashion.
You should see these when you wear them out. They look cool
4 months into quarantine: boot dissection. This is pretty neat.
I got about 3 years out of mine and by the end the nails were going into my feet. That little piece of leather on the inside always falls out if the boots get wet frequently. Also need to be oiled during the winter or the toes will dry and curl. Still the most solid boot I have ever owned.
i live like 5 min from Nick's boots. Never imagined it is a renowned brand.
great handmade leather boots, not many people know them, really the only people that really know of them are wildland firefighters because they are rated for wildland fire use
I’m jealous. You can get personally sized, I’ll have to do mail in.
@@troysgt i might have to go in now! Ive seen this place everyday for 25 years too!
would like to see dissection on worn boots instead of brand new ones, and would be nice to see review on how the construction translates to wear experience (comfort, etc) thank you!
A video like this could be released in two versions, one for ASMR and the other with your voice over. You have a really calming voice and a no BS description style, so I don’t see the point unless you are passionate about creating a trendy playlist for your channel. You have been great since the start and I enjoyed watching you grow through your earlier videos.
The fact that you had to work so hard to disassemble these boots speaks volumes about the quality. For an everyday warehouse job, I bet they could last a decade before needing any serious attention. After seeing so many shoes easily peeled apart by hand, it's good to see something handmade that will last.
I like this new format with voice over, sounds more clear, great job thank you.
Yes on the voice over. Especially on part two of a two-part series.
Very old technology, but works! The nails keep the rubber in place, but flexible. I live in Brazil. Whaen i was young, there was no boot factories, so the shoe maker took the size of our feet and make the boot. Leather, rubber, glue and nails.
I am starting a job with the USPS and I will be working as a mail handler. I am getting a pair of these because I will be on my feet 8-10 hours a day.
I appreciate the style of this video, but I also love your usual way of doing it. I guess I prefer whatever is the most convenient for the topic.
You should do a dissection of a DC Shoe some time... I've worn the same DC 'Graffik' shoe for 16years, and only recently it started wearing out.. It's a shoe that I'm highly impressed with, and I bought myself another identical pair about a month ago.. Would be interested in seeing your opinion
I liked the voiceover but both are equally good. What I liked about this is how you fast forward through certain parts and you have a better chance to say what you really want. I would recommend though that you end the video back with you in person giving a summary. It keeps it personal and allows you to talk more freely.
I like the heel if I have to climb a ladder. It gives a little groove for the rung to sit in so I feel extra secure and it saves my calves from having to balance a wedge heel.
Who else thinks he should rip apart a pair of yeezys and see if their really worth the 220???
@@joeybaseball7352 i mean I agree you pay for the name brand.
But that in no way translates to your analogy whatsoever
@Daddy Trump The price of living and the amount of work opportunities in New York is much greater than in Mississippi.
@@user-qe5mp4wz1e and climate and overall accessibility etc.
@@user-qe5mp4wz1e Therr are oppurtunities everywhere. People just choose to live in crowded ass areas, and let people rip them off. Its not about oppurtunity. Ita not about ease. Its about greed. You honestly have less oppurtunity is big cities. Way to much competition and greed. Even then if you kand something, the pay is about the same or slighty better than living somewhere less expensive.
I lived in Seattle, WA. 1 bedroom apt... 1550....
I moved to Steilacoom and 1090.. and guess what? My job paid the same there aa it did in Seattle...... and it honestly isnt even that far apart.. his analogy is perfect.
You guys havent moved or traveled much. Coming from Cali and being from Poland first.. this is reality.. if you guys wanna get fisted.. by all means continue to do so.
@Adam no! that would be disrespectful 😣
I'm so badass, I walk on nails
I very much enjoyed your voice over analysis while taking the boot apart.
What's amazing is there are THREE amazing boot makers in Spokane, Wa of all places. Nick's, White's, and Frank's. All three are quality boots just like this video. I visited their stores in one day for a weekend vacation, i would recommend looking at all three before buying.
Toasters been ripping u to shreds 😩😂
Do you recover the money with this videos?? 500 dollars is a lot. Can you do a video on your firefighter background?? Great content, and the new format is good too for variation!
The current advertising revenue from this video would buy him at least 50 new pairs of those boots.
95% of advertising revenue is generated from the number of adverts watched in the US and western Europe and is paid in $,US
That is why all these scam (10 best and outfit of the day videos are posted).
The vast majority if them are uploaded in India, where a dollar is worth a lot of rupees. This is the reason for all the spelling and grammar errors, along with the robot voice.
Videos are also stolen from members no longer active on You-Tube.
Few people realize that just to watch the videos uploaded in any 24 hour period would take you 325 years.
It is a huge scam and the bubble will have to burst soon.
Well, they also sent him these haha
@@wilsjane oh cool. Now I'm just left hoping that there's a place that can use the raw materials, however shredded they may be, and that these dissected pieces aren't just gonna be laying in a landfill.
It would definitely be interesting to observe how this boot is made in a factory setting if possible. Amazing how well it's made with all the high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
Nick's has a channel with many how it's made boot videos.
it,s a great way to shoot videos about boots, no unecessary stand-up frames. just a voiceover while doing the job. u definitely need more asmr vids
Loved the voiceover. Missed the cat and seeing a human face from time to time, but awesome video.
I can see metal detectors and X-ray machines at the airport getting triggered and alarms going off everywhere and the TSA officers be like "Yeah, some dude wore his Nicks through airport security.... it's okay, happens every time" :D
aleksitanninen I’ve worn my in Japan where you’re not required to take your shoes off and many smaller airports only have medal detectors for security....yep...get sent back and are the only guy putting your footwear through the X-ray machine.
I got a pair of Wesco's for long distance motorcycle riding. They're in the $500 price range. Haven't hear of Nick's but I'll check them out. Cool to see a boot, similarly constructed, dissected.
I think you have nailed the format. Voice over while you worked on the boot made it easy to enjoy.
I want a wallet out of these!! I did like the vid but honestly like the other style it just feels more interactive.
Video: why are there 80 nails in these boots
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This is a great selling video Grant! Anyone that sees this video will appreciate and not hesitate to buy a pair of your boots. I own three pairs of your boots my next pair will be in DARK Vegetable Tan leather 7 to 8 oz. hopefully you'll have a model in the LACE to TOE style.
Your firm and your staff at Nick's are great!!!!!!
Wow, these boots are built are beautifully built. With decent care and a good cobbler, they could last, dare I say a lifetime? Very impressive! Thanks for sharing!
I just discovered your channel and have been binging your vids! (They’re SO good) If you haven’t already, can you do a “best boot at different price points” vid?
It’s kinda sad to see you tear such a fantastic boot apart. This is really interesting.
This style of video is really good imo, i like the commentary and facts you provide while in the back you have to rip the boot apart, better than talking and trying to rip it at once so you can continuously maintain your commentary and not need to be focused on deconstruction
I dont usually watch these types of videos but the time he took to take the boot apart and show us how and why the boot was held together nakes me have a type of admiration 4 him so im gunna upvote this video and subscribe to him
now take it to a cobbler and ask him to fix the "wear and tear" on those boots
@roseanvile hey I clicked to watch you take apart a boot but learned something new today and I enjoyed the explanation of the video. Keep up content. Subbed.
Idk why but I'm enjoying this dude talking about boots
Love all the information, it's why I keep watching. Don't stop narrating, Weston, it's bloody great!
Seems to me the answer for Nicks comparing with the competition is leather, leather and more leather.......and nails, nails and more nails.
I almost finished the video, then I 💭 thought to myself, why in the hell am I watching this video.
This is the first video I've seen on this channel, but I think the voice over was great. Just the right amount of talking, a lot of really cool information, it really kept me entertained the entire video.
I own 2 pairs of Nicks Hotshot fire boots and even though these Builder Pros are a slightly different (non-fire) version, its sick to see how these break down into parts! Thanks for making this vid :)
The VO was great. Definitely like this style of video (though in addition to your other vids, not as a replacement for them).
I'm curious about that curved cutting tool you always use. Does it have a specific name?
This boot made me
Realize how effect leather armor must have been.
Yeah back then it was especially when battle had been going on for days and the weapons became dull and they didn’t always hve the time to Reshsrpen them
I have no interest in work boots but damn that’s just so relaxing and satisfying. Is it just me or his cat looks like its supposed to be hairless but grew fur anyway? Adorable
The voice over aint too bad, I think it works well for the viewer that really is as technical as you and cares a lot about the specs of the shoe. But i think many would agree that the sound of you cutting the shoe and pulling it apart is satisfying and makes it all more dramatic.
We gathered here today by the grace of UA-cam Recommendations. May we all watch in curiosity. Amen.
Will there be a breakdown of your hand, featuring toaster. Or has that already happened of camera?
😂😂😂😂
Really appreciated the detail given in this video. Mentioning the nature and dimensions of the materials used, and why they are used, provides such valuable insight.
Love the voice over, allows more time to actually look directly at the work.
Thank you for creating these interesting and informative videos. :)
So from what I can tell, they use a hybrid blake rapid/stitchdown construction. The rubber slipsole serves as the welt, which helps preserve its lifespan for multiple resoles.