STILL The Perfect Boot? Nicks Boots
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- The Nicks Urban Logger. Once I called it "The Perfect Boot", but does it still hold that title a year later?
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Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
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If you didn’t know. Tall heals on work boots actually allow you to stand longer on your feet without fatiguing and add more support. The higher your arches the better your feet are. That info is from 60+ years of wildland fire boot building on Nicks Handmade boots.
i wear em with my miniskirt & get lotsa look's. 😅😇🤣
they also give you extra traction in steep terrain for people who work in the mountains. nicks has an urban drifter which is the same boot but with a shorter heel.
As a hillbilly who lives in the harsh cold apalachian mountains of North Carolinas blue ridge this guy knows what he's talkin bout😂
I'm preparing to transition from a barefoot style for 50 years of working to boots with arches. My feet and spine are shot and I got a lot left to do. Wish me luck.
People knock the heel until they try it and feel that glorious arch support magic Nicks incorporates into their boots. Nicks Robert is my everyday boot; way less aggressive sole for casual wear while still having the arch support for comfort.
THANKS Rusty....sounds like you feel my pain!! I I will look at the Robert ....best wishes
You forgot to mention that the tall heel is for the arch support that is built in.
is the nicks urban logger a nail shank boot?
I find when on my feet all day the heel on the logger saves my lower back. I’ve always worn boots with cushioned insoles and low heels that I thought were comfortable. Turns out I had no idea what comfortable was. Get through the break-in period and you’ll never go back to the glued together “work boot”.
I've had the opposite experience with the logger heels. :(
Carl, I really appreciate you mentioning that you have a duty to your audience. That’s why I love your channel, your character, your reviews. Keep on my man 👍
Exactly my thoughts.
Who ever said these are feminine boots need a full men-tal exam. Arch support, you ninnies...work, like, real work is done in boots like these.
Here's the thing ninny - 90% of the people that buy Nicks are like this guy (seriously, does an Electrician or UA-camr need these?). And for those people, it absolutely looks like women's boots.
The heel is a consequence of its 100-yearold design heritage, which is the 19th century American logger boot, where the heel was high intentionally.
BTW - my suspicion is that our UA-camr likes them subconsciously because they add about 3"-4" to his height.
@@johnfaustus1 if they can afford them who the fuck cares? Arch support is very important. And the I’d rather buy a $500 pair of boots once every 5-10 years instead of $100-$200 pairs of boots every 1-2 years. I’d also like a boot that can do it all. Construction, warehouse work, hiking, living in, hunting. I just don’t get the gatekeeping mentality tbh. If people can afford them who really cares, eventually Nicks will get big enough their lead times won’t be so bad especially with how many pairs they’re selling.
@@johnfaustus1 Do you actually know what electricians do? Put your insecurities back in your pants, ninny.
@@johnfaustus1 Stop whining boy, if you don't like it don't buy it and stop being the lil prick you're being right now. You must be the kid people beat up on in school.
@@kartikchary Did you read my comment or are just pissy that your boots look feminine?
Well you just cost me another like 550 bucks lol 😆 😂 🤣 I love these boots they look amazing
Hahahaha #carlmademedoit
You should try Frank’s Boots. It was opened a few years ago by Frank, who was the general manager of Nick’s boots for over 20 years and he took the shop foreman with him. Frank’s is located in the building where I bought my first pair of Nick’s. We are spoiled here in my city when it comes to work boots. Keep up the great reviews!
Makes me want to drive across WA to check them all out in person… then get custom fitted.
I checked out. I like Nick's styling and variety a bit more. I'm sure they make rock solid boots too.
Thanks for the shout out Carl, much appreciated.
Great looking boots but I sway more towards their falcon model🥾
Carl....THANK YOU for your honest and thorough reviews!!! I hope you know how much we appreciate your insight into these products. All of your videos provide answers to the questions we all have about these boots.
I got my urban loggers two weeks ago! It took 7 months but we’ll worth the wait. I love them, but your right they are a gateway drug into better boots. Thanks for your great reviews.
NOT worth the wait if you have to keep returning it.
I have a set of Frank's Handmade Boots. I wasn't too keen on the looks of the heel. But the high arch is amazing. Don't knock it until you try it. So comfortable when they finally break in. Lol
Robert if you dont mind: my arches a HIGH...i can't function without orthotics in cheap shoes. Should I take the plunge? THANKS
@@chu88y1 I can't really speak to your foot condition. I don't really have supper high arches but I absolutely love the arch support these have. I know Frank's has great customer service. I had some fitment issues with the first pair they sent me. I wasn't happy with the way the toe cap felt or looked. They rebuilt them again and I still wasn't happy. Finally they built a new pair of boots for me with the mid arch height. There's no way they made money off of me after the work they did. But Frank wanted to be happy with my boots. I'd give them a call and talk to them about your issue. See what they say.
@@chu88y1 I was in the same situation as you; wearing orthotics in cheap footwear. These boots are 10X more durable and comfortable than any orthotics I had. Might wanna check out the "Robert" model on Nicks website for a more casual pair with a non-aggressive sole; Franks also has some casual pairs as well to consider. You won't regret it.
@@RobertWilliams-ox4hz THANKS Robert
I'm ordering one this week. Just working on the customization. Will be using your link. Hope you get a kick back because your video was the decision maker on my decision. Very informative, educational. Thanks for all you do and keeping it HONEST!
I'll definitely be getting me a pair of these soon, thanks for the review man!
I can’t imagine something higher quality than these. 😍
I’d say these are the highest quality for the money. Anything more expensive is so nice that it’s a piece of art like WhiteKloud.
My Redwing Sawmills in Briar Oil Slick are my most recent and favorite pair of boots. I would love to try some of these Nick’s but they’re just more money than I would feel comfortable in spending at this time. Happy to hear others enjoy them.
Thats a good mindset, you need to be comfortable with the cost of the boots, it will keep you from spending frivolously. I got the Whites MP Sherman boots after waiting a nearly a year, putting money aside for them until I was comfortable buying them, after all other bills and costs were taken care of. I've read horror stories of folks buying multiple expensive boots per year to "finish their collection", spending more money than they had to get the next boot that everyone talked about on r/goodyearwelt.
Great overview, very comprehensive and honest.
My opinion on heels.
I love them and I wish I never have to go without them. Especially on a cowboy boot. Anything less than 1.5 inches just feels too low for me.
Stepping into a boot with a 1.5+ inch heel for me just feels Amazing! And I never want to leave that cowboy boot silhouette behind.
People see that and know why you're wearing a high heel....
Not that that is bad thing. Wear what you want but peeps see it. And form opinions
@@Bubbles99718 Well those judgmental folk are probably just insecure as hell and they'll have to live with themselves. I'll be over here enjoying my arch support and horses.
I used to wear my riding boots to highschool every day, next thing you know there were 4 or 5 of us. Some people thought it was funny we wore "high heels" we didnt care, in fact it made it easier to tell good friends from posers
Thanks Carl, good solid review. My "best" boots have a moderate to low arch, but that's just me, well unless I am actually logging, which at my age I ain't.
I have to admit... I am falling in love with this boot. My wife would not be happy at me buying another '$250' boot. HAHA
Love a high logger style heal, for me very comfortable . Guess I need the max arch support.
Great review! I ordered mine today because of your recommendations on Nicks Boots.
Very cool!!! I’m sure you’ll be impressed, but please follow up and let me know what you think!
I will, I ordered the wax flesh leather because I really like the ways yours had got better looking with time. I got the 8 inch uppers and honey Vibrams.
Love the video! I have not got mine yet but they fit my lifestyle
Just ordered my Urban Logger to go along with Nicks Builder Pro. Can't wait for my order to be arrive.
Hey Carl, I was somewhat taken by this video of yours because of the overall sturdy and rugged look that would work here in Colorado for a number of settings. In my quest for my next boot I also realized that the waxed flesh leather is the same as on my 30 year old Italian made heavy all leather mountaineering boots that have been to hell and back, and never once did my feet get wet. That’s because the boot maker cautioned me to use Sno-Seal on them, the original beeswax waterproofing, said to protect from rain, snow, salt and sun. So not knowing much about leather, including the kind my prized mountaineering boots were made of I continued to apply the sno seal once a year.
Fast forward to today, and my order into JR for a boot similar to the Urban Logger, in waxed flesh. In trying to find the best product to care for them I researched about and eventually called JR. They suggested Obenaufs oil. I felt I was getting a boilerplate response because I learned that waxed flesh is essentially rough out that’s had oils and waxes infused into it during the tanning process. So the heavy waxed would prevent oils from penetrating.
So I ended calling up Horween and talking to the horses mouth. They told me what I had learned about the oils and waxes infused into the leather. They also said because of that nothing need be done to waxed flesh for a long time, like 5 years depending on use. After which a good waxed based conditioner can be applied like Onenauf’s HD LP OR Huberds Sho Grease. Like Sno-Seal they are infused with beeswax and conditioners, and in the case of Huberds, pine tar also. So all good products but because of their make up, and that of the leather, applications only need be few and far between. Unlike the oils that may be monthly or bimonthly these heavier creams and waxes may only be once or twice a year depending on use.
Bottom line is waxed flesh is far more durable than any other leather surface, and the one that can be made truly waterproof.
I have a ladies boot with similar design which i got around 1996 in Ireland, still functioning today but has scruffs and needs top lift replacement only. Just as heavy and clunky but i love it😀
I have the Urban Loggers, 8 inch, predator Orange. They are my perfect boot. My wife asked me if I had planned on getting another pair of custom boots at some point. Told her no as these fit great and I'm no boot hobbyist.
I ordered my a pair of Urban Loggers a few days ago and I'm really excited for them. They'll be my first boot of this kind of quality, having done a lot of research into what would fit me best I'm pretty confident they will be. Maybe my mind will change when I see them but... the heels really don't look that large, and the measurement listed isn't that high. I would understand if someone never wore anything with even the slightest heel before finding it unusual but a lot of shoes and boots have a heel. As someone who is on their feet all day though I'm looking forward to that arch support.
You know. , Life just feels better when you have a nicks boot. Thanks
Carl is the best salesman. I got two pairs of Nick’s on the way!
You're not gonna regret it!
Same
I am most likely just enamored by the quality and fit of my Urban Loggers that I got in under a week ago, but I can already see these things being the perfect boot for me. Maybe just maybe equal or outclassed by the Overlander if I ever buy those, but the 20 week wait time was just too much for me to go with them. The leather is 8oz and hard to break in. I went for a 40 min hike/walk and my feet felt wonderful, but my ankles started to ache when I got home. I went with their standard measurements and for a 9.5B foot these 9B urban loggers fit perfect. Enough room for toes, circulation and a medium sock without feeling loose. They hug my foot without strangling them.
Beautiful. Just ordered my fifth pair of Red Wings. This time next year I’ll have a pair of Nicks hopefully.
I'd love to know what you think of them, so please follow up if you do!
@@CarlMurawski definitely 👍
Thumbs up! Very very well spoken!
Still searching for my perfect boot. At the present time . . . maybe the IronRanger.
I bought the Combat Boots from John Lofgren and I‘m pretty excited! 😄
i appreciate my Nick's but right now i'm drawn to my Frye harness engineers trying to get the last of the rides in for this year. but overall ive been intrigued by my Truman's lately; the interesting, beautiful leathers mesh well with the rugged design and clean construction
I just finished breaking in a pair of brown roughout urban loggers I received a few weeks ago from Nick's. The higher heel and arch support are so incredibly comfortable. I've worn these boots while working, hiking, in casual situations, around the house, and yes, while out on my property felling trees, and I have never had a more comfortable or supportive pair of footwear in my life! Worth every single red cent and will likely last me forever. My wife looks at me funny because I am constantly wanting to wear these boots in every situation, but she just doesn't understand how amazingly comfortable they are. Like wearing slippers that are perfectly supportive. I never could have imagined how something with no cushioning whatsoever- just layer after layer of thick leather, could be so comfortable. I am a Nick's boots convert for life. Worth every penny!
I am in the process of getting one. Can't decide Americana,Charley or Urban Logger. I'm flat footed and came here to learn from the comments. (Yes,I skipped the wussies who ALWAYS complain about something and probably have no experience) but found decent amount of actual custom boots owners. Their input has been invaluable.
Your videos made me pull trigger on a pair. I went eith 6in waxed brown flesh, 55 arch, standard black lugs, bronze eyes, natural heel. Can't wait till they come in. I normally wear redwings blacksmiths daily welding aluminum. Blacksmiths are great, but slippery on concrete that has aluminum dust on it.
I dont know what the hell I've done to my feet in our life but Nicks boots are comfortable to me right out the box. No fancy measurements or anything. Google told me the run a half size large and thats what I ordered... a half size small. They're perfect.
Btw... Love the way that coffee mug just makes appearances..lol! Wish it was a Tadd bigger
Right?!
Great update, Carl. One thing you could have mentioned about the heel is that you have the High Arch and thus highest heel stack that Nick's offers. The same boot could be made with the shorter Medium or Moderate arches and heel stacks. I have the Natural Waxed Flesh UL's with the Medium Arch and those have been absolutely PERFECT for me.
Hey @@trapperjohn8508 , I can definitely send you some photos. Check your UA-cam inbox, I sent you a message there.
@@trapperjohn8508 It turns out I can't send you a message directly via youtube. Let me know how you'd like to receive some photos.
@Alex Mojcher can ya also send pics. Interested in how toe cap looks on these as I can't seem to find. Str8Up50@yahoo.com
Here's a million $ question:
How can I find out if medium arch or high arch would be more comfortable for me?
I am as flat footed as it gets. I can't afford to order a custom made one of these and find out latertjst it's painful (or not as comfortable as it could have been)
HaHaHa you know the old saying opinions are like Aholes and everybody has one. They are some sweet looking boots. I’m not sure how anyone looks at these as women’s boots. Sure the heal is high but most people associate that with a logger. Unfortunately this type of heal with high arch kills my feet, ankles and hips so I can’t wear them. Dude I love the videos and appreciate the time you take to make them. Cheers 🍻
Thanks man, youre awesome!
I'd rather say that most people don't associate the heel with a logger, as most people probably don't know what a logger boot is.
I haven't seen a logger wearing logger boots in 15 years and I am a forester living in rural PNW. Caulks on the side and sneakers or Crocs in the crummy. Logger boots were made for a job barely anyone even does anymore and just look foolish 99% of the time, especially in the city.
Well I live in rural western PA and most people in the timber industry to farmers and heavy equipment operators wear similar logging boots. I do agree that they would be a bit silly looking in the city but in the small towns in my area high healed loggers are the norm in town along with cowboy boots.
My one pair to rule them all is a pair of made to order Urban Loggers. Moderate heel, 8" shaft instead of 6" and that's it. Kept the waxed flesh. I think I hit the sweet spot tbh.
I wear these boots to the office everyday just to trigger the gatekeepers
Carl Please review a Frye boot maybe be the prison boot or another lace up. Love the videos keep them up.
I never felt the heel look feminine until you mentioned it😂 I actually wanted to get a pair of nicks last year after watching your video, but unfortunately after calculating the international shipping costs, (with the try-on boots) I had to give it up. May be one day if I travel to the US, I will pre-order them and at least have my try-on in their retail store may be, and save myself two international shipments fees.
I took the chance of not doing the try on pair. My wife and I measured my feet five different times using their fit kit to make sure everything was correct. I was a bit nervous spending that kind of money. Well the Fit is amazing! I've never had anything fit so well. Worth the price.
The main reason for the heel is arch support. That heel is why they are so comfortable.
Wish I could afford a pair of Nicks and may save up for some but until then my Irish Setter loggers are my work, casual, and motorcycle boot.....and honestly being a towering 5ft6 having a boot with a higher heel is always welcomed lol
Haha yeah I hear you, I'm 5'8" and work with a couple dudes well over 6 feet. Theres plenty of good natured ball busting, but its all in good fun.
just got mine with a cap toe, probably the best fitting boots ever, buy them you WILL NOT regret it!!
Roberto Rubio any pics I'd like to see
My favorite boot is and stays the „Kampfschuh, Modell 1983” (combat shoe, model 1983) the 80s combat boot of the west German army
Just found your channel a few days ago. It's pretty perfect. Thanks for all that you do.
If I could put in a video wish-list request or two:
If you haven't done a deep dive into work vs heritage boots -- as a noob, I would appreciate it. Especially re. durability -- ie. how well can heritage boots hold up to hard use.
On a similar note: I live in a walking/subway city, and work retail on my feet. I do a lot of kneeling/squatting/carrying heavy objects in a not-too-clean environment. If I want the durability of a work boot but I don't need the rugged sole etc. of an "outside" boot, what are my best options? Will heritage boots survive hard "work" use? Or should I still be looking at work boots, with a slimmer style?
Thanks mate
Much appreciated! Some heritage boots take the work boot formula and apply it to a sleeker style. Nicks, Whites, and Wesco do this very well, using all the same materials and machinery to make their heritage lines as well as their work lines.
I understand the trepidation about wearing expensive boots and "messing them up." I was like that with my White's but was less so with my Nick's as I came to appreciate the benefits of that class of boots. Prior to these boots I was lucky to get a year out of boots... along with work use I upland bird hunted and the boots would fall apart or otherwise break down. Then I got a pair of Filson boots and wore them for about 6 years. I sent them out for a resole and they got lost after they were received at Filson. At that point I got the White's as Filson was perpetually out of stock, and then the Nick's. At this stage in my life I don't see myself buying less of a boot again and with resoles and rebuilds the ones I have now may outlast me anyway.
I loved the video, very informative and i loved hearing your opinion on the Nicks Boots but a perfect boot for me is honestly the Truman Java Waxed Flesh with the 79 last on it
Thats a beautiful boot! I just ordered my first pair of Truman boots, so I'm psyched to check them out!
@@CarlMurawski Their awesome! I recommend them to everyone i know that needs a good all around boot
2 things I love about my White’s. I like how tough they are, second I like taking them off at the end of the day. When I work outside I wear my White’s. Inside on concrete I wear lighter hiking boots.
Those are my next pair of nicks I have a pair of builder pros that I'm breaking in now looking forward to how they look when they come into their own
Thanks for this, Carl. I'm trying to decide between the Urban Logger, Cruiser, Cutter, and Bounty Hunter, for a boot that I can wear with slacks and go directly to either the fire drill ground or dog park/nature preserve and not f*ck up. I think one of these is the ticket. I agree with you that I don't really care for a boot over 6" if I'm not out in the field.
My Army issued boots used to be my perfect boots, then I bought a pair of Oakley SI boots and they were it! Same durability bit with sneaker comfort. I love my Nicks Roberts and I will order a pair of Urban Loggers as soon as they have another sale/coupon but as of today, if I need something comfortable and durable my Oakley boots still get the call...
Do you have to condition the army boots? Or are they made of synthetic materials?
Which boots were the army issue? I have a few in mind and some of them are far from perfect
Would be nice to see more shots of the boot on your feet. But other wise love your videos mate they have excellent production value.
Very nice Boot , Thank you for showing,
Becoming partial to my classic moctoes from redwing, but I'm still beginning my journey into boots.
You can custom order the Urban Logger with the moderate heel stack. So it’s the same 55 last, everything else the same if you want, just a couple fewer leather pieces in the heel.
Imagine spending $500+ on a legendary boot that will live longer than you will and caring about whether or not people think they look feminine.
Wear what you like. Worrying about looking girly is pretty girly.
I wear Nicks they are the best I have the fire fighter rough leather out love them
I have the Charley. My perfect boot. I think the bottom line is Nicks are close enough to perfect for me!
Love the Charley, great looking boot.
I have the Roberts, and waiting on Urban Logger and Builder Pro. The Charley is beautiful. Kinda wish I ordered those.
I'm thinking I want to try out a pair with the high arch support to know and feel the difference for a change. Time to budget for next year sometime. I just ordered 6 pairs of boots in the last 6 wks! LOL!
You talked me into Nick's, I just ordered. This is after two pairs or redwings this year already. The loggermax was not what I really wanted.
Chippewa is underrated these days. I have a Chippewa Crazy Horse work boot that is a good all around boot to throw on for work, hiking, casual, snow and rain. Of course you don't have the arch support like White's and Nick's but the durability is there for under $200. They have a 6 -7 oz cut of leather and are resoleable.
i keep trying their website to check them out but their out of so many sizes i cant pull the trigger on anything.
@@bobjohnson6321 yes that seems to be a problem. A lot of styles discontinued too.
Had a pair of Chippwa's in CH as well that was my everyday street boot for 2 years. Really decent boot for the money, but they tended to stink due to fabric vs. all leather interior and after 2 years they were too worn out to justify the cost of rebuilding. Switched to Nicks.
I'm hoping my custom ULs go into production soon. It's been nearly two months since ordering. I'm hoping they're the perfect boot for me.
@@trapperjohn8508 They're busy, I ordered my boots made to size to save time. It's roughly 3-4 extra weeks if you want to get a fitment pair.
Great video carl!! I know this is definitely not your style and you've only done a few but maybe you can introduce some dress shoes into your content?
just bought my first pair of nicks, they are the builder pros
Once again, I’m late to the table. You asked about what works for us viewers. My grab and go are White’s Packers (795C), with composition sole and semi-riding heel. I also own their no-longer-catalogued Semi-dress Packers with pointy toe and riding heel, and their discontinued 353 Portland Hikers which had the hardest, slipperiest, Vibram soles (that eventually broke in half and were replaced by winter-friendly Sierra Soles). The packers were custom, the 353s were off-the-shelf. While I’ve spent time on the Nick’s site and seen your reviews, White’s has me on file. So right now my plan is a pair of 350 Cruisers with the “Fire & Ice” Vibram lug soles ... because the flat packer soles don’t work so well in snow or on ice. My experience with Vibram “Sierra Soles” is they last about 800 miles on Black Hills trails. But White’s doesn’t offer that model. (Viberg did, but that’s another story...)
I’d wear these. Not saying they’re feminine but I think they could look good on both sexes
I agree, but just be aware of their weight and heft.
I'm non-binary and I'd wear them too.
@@ThrowingItAway That doesn't help. Are you a man or a woman? lol
Yeah, ok hanna
@Time Traveler 2025 awww thank you!
Still have yet to get a pair of Nick's (don't know why not). Do have a custom pair of 7" Olive Waxed Flesh White's Smoke Jumper's with the #100 sole. Don't really like mini-lug or commando sole setups. Had to get a custom pair after getting a stock 10" pair.
You going to do any more reviews on you myg boots? I almost thought about getting a pair when i saw your review on them. They look really bad ass.
I'm gonna buy this one day
I just discovered heels boots. I love loggers. I wish like HELL Thursday made their logger in my size. I haven’t found anything similar at all. These are super expensive. So I’m saving for em, one day perhaps.
Do it. 99% sure that you won't regret it if you get the right size.
Next boot allowance I'm going to see if I can't get a pair of nicks hotshots, in brown, with the medium heel and a comp toe. I need brown safety toe boots for the Park Service and NFPA construction for whenever I go on fires or do prescribed burns, maybe this way I can save some money and get all the boots I need in one pair
Looks cool but reminds me of high heels 👠. Im new to boots just got me a pair of Doc martens 1460 crazy horse. On a crash course to learn what I can already discovered few good boot brands. Thanks and cheers 🤙🏽
Perfect boots for fashion 👌
Ordered a Falcon a few weeks ago. Maybe should have done the urban logger...
I’ve heard great thing about wesco job masters. That will be the first “high quality” boot that I buy. Probably late winter in preparation for my next job
Very cool! I have a pair coming in for review in a couple weeks.
@@CarlMurawski I am jealous
I wish i had gotten a pair of Nicks boots 50 years ago. I have two pair on order.
Those look so much better after a year.
Yesterday my replacement pair of Justin conductor's were waiting on the porch when I got home from work and when I opened up the box I my feelings were a bit lackluster.
I find these boots a bit ugly in profile compared to the year almost 2 year old pair that's dirty and too smelly to have resoled. ( I'm hoping the boot dryer and some higher quality saddle soap means a different fate for this pair ) Theres just something about a crisp perfect new pair of boots that usually looks strange compared to a pair that has broken in.
The old boots really are a bit gross and ugly, but the worn broken in shape the boots take on looks better.
I was one of those guys that didn't GET the heel. I've evolved.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don't cut THOSE in half.
Unsure of how you prioritize the making of future videos, but wondering if you'd ever consider doing something on the Nick's Urban Drifter in Brown Waxed Flesh HNW last? I just bought a pair and really like them and I'd love to hear your opinion. They seem like a really great cross between the more dressy Nicks Falcon and the fairly substantial Nicks Urban Logger.
I’m not sure if it’s the same for everyone else. A heeled boot helped a lot with posture and my back doesn’t hurt as much since buying/ wearing my builder pros for work (1year now)
Yeah I've heard similar things (depending on your posture of course)
Really hope you reveiw a Truman boot soon!!!
I really dig the look of those boots, but I don't think I'd be able to pull them off in my own wardrobe
Great review and thanks. What are the differences between the Urban Logger and the Urban Drifter?
The Nicks dogger and logger heels can be off putting when brand new. Once broken in, the heels do compress. They will never be a low block heel but my Manitos have gone from having a 2 inch heel to 1and half inch heel after their break in.
Good to hear been eyeing a pair.
Perfect boot for me is definitely a 6 inch viberg foreman with lug vibram sole non steel toe and viberg 10 inch hunter with Christy sole non steel toe definitely on top of my list but hard to narrow down though
Excellent video, quick question , I’m about to purchase a pair of the Urban Loggers but do you recommend a celastic toe or soft toe for this style if only for hanging out purposes.. Nick’s recommends soft toe but what do you have on your boot ?
I’m sold
I haven’t ever had that tall of a heel in a work boot. I would think that might hinder stability? I’m a Wellington fan, do these upper echelon companies make a high-end Wellie? Keep up the great work👍
I'm located in Seattle and I'm super close to purchasing a pair of Danner Mountain Light II. Then, I found this channel and these boots. These look amazing to me. I searched your youtube page, and I don't see any reviews of any Danner boots... Do you think these Nicks boots are in a different (higher) category perhaps? (new to the boot world) Thank you for your content. Also, I'm drooling over the $1,400 Nail Shak-2 for more a dress boot now.
Yup! I guess they are !
Personally I love the heel. I don't really care if other people think it's feminine or whatever because it's so comfortable for me haha. But I agree the perfect boot is one you can just throw on and not worry about what the day will bring which is the urban logger for me. And that's 100% because I chose to go with Nick's for my workbooks and didn't see a point in getting fitted again for a different company.
Hey @Carl Murawski, what heel size are you urban loggers? I'm ordering mine soon so little confused what size to go with. Whats your opinion (medium arch, moderate or classic arch) thanks
What mug is that, looks really cool. Where would you get it
Love my Nicks but I have always been a Danner fan. I just picked up a pair of Jim Green Razorback and think they are really going to be a good do all boot, especially for the price.
Now the big question what is that coffee cup ?
Nice pair of boots once have pair custom made pair boots hard to go back to redwing.
Hell, I ordered my MTO urban loggers 3 months ago, got my test fit on about 3-4 weeks ago. Knew what should fit and ordered in stock builder pro mid arch, pretty close to my urban loggers. Did 4 hours the first day I wore them and worn them everyday since last Friday when I got em...best boots ever. Some co-workers bust me on the heels....fuck em, I love em.
Forgot...MTO still on their way, pretty close to what you see here....but couldn't wait till January for mine! So glad I bought a stock boot. Fits me great
@@trapperjohn8508 this is my first MTO...with covid and being super busy they seem to be behind. Seems about 6 months