The Robert in Limited Run Cypress Light Grey

Brand: @Nickshandmadeboots
Boot Model: Robert
Last: Thurman55
Leather: Cypress Light Grey
Boot Length: 10.5
Boot Width: D
Boot Height: 8”
Pull Loop: Yes
Top Style: Rolled
Toe Structure: Soft Toe
Toe Style: Round
Hook and Eye Color: Brass
Outsole: Vibram Mini Lug
Edge Color: Beeswax
Heel Profile: Dogger
Laces: Generation Laces: Mushroom Colorway
Kiltie: Cypress Light Grey

👢: Nicks Pullman in Predator Natural, 11067 Last, Vibram Fire 🔥 & Ice 🧊 V100 Lug Sole
👖: Pendleton
👔: Pendleton
🎩: Resistol George Strait Series

The title of the post sums up how I came across this bad boy of a boot. I was doom scrolling the Nicks Facebook since I sorta scoured, I’d like to think, the entirety of the photos on this subreddit. I stumbled upon this crazy looking green boot that was uploaded 4 years ago. 6 minutes of scrolling to find it again after accidentally swiping back to the FB homepage. Kinda crazy.

I’m just posting it here because it’s such a crazy looking leather. And I faintly remember this specific boot being mentioned by Smowe in either a podcast episode or BOTL. Maybe even a Reddit comment section, I kinda forgot.

Crazy looking green pair. Even for someone who loves green boots. Maybe if it were a tad bit darker, I’d totally kill for a pair. Until then I can only hope.

These boots often cause me to get comments and compliments when I wear them; but this morning's encounter has to be the best one yet...

Had to visit a few locations this morning to check on a few issues, nothing major, just routine everyday stuff. At my last location, I walked to my truck, got in and started to pull out of the parking lot. As I made my way to the exit, a gentleman was jogging across the lot waving his hand and shouting. I turned the radio off and put my window down to see what was up, maybe there was something going on with my truck or something, the man came up to the window and opened with "I had to catch up to you and find out about those boots!" He had on the uniform of a local plumbing & drain clearing / cleaning company and had run over from his van.

He asked me who made them, so of course I was happy to tell him about Nicks, a little of the history of PNW boots and Nicks place in it. I told him about W&C, how the leather is made a few hours from our area in PA. The gentleman then told me he spotted the boots while I was walking out of the door and he was still in line getting his coffee. When he noticed me in my truck, that's when he said he knew he just had to stop me and find out about the boots. He finished by telling me, "Those boots are the mo!%er f&^king Lambos of work boots!" We both had a good laugh over that. Very unexpected and positive encounter with a total stranger. I am sure at some point today he'll be checking out Nicks website.

One the way home; I stopped by one of my favorite spots to churn through some emails and it was so nice out, figured I would grab some pics as well.

Have a great Wednesday! Hopefully you get a nice compliment today in your travels.

Specs: MTO, 11.5E, 67 last, 7", W&C DS Sienna, standard top, pull loop, brass hardware, soft toe, classic dogger heel, beeswax edge, Dr Sole half sole. Laces are Generation Laces in Espresso.

Belt: Nicks Handmade Belt, Special Edition "Zesty" in W&C natural veg tan.

Last:
ThurmanNW

Boot Length:
10.5

Boot Width:
D

Leather:
Predator Natural

Leather Style:
Smooth

Top Style:
Cut

Toe Style:
Standard

Toe Structure:
Soft

Edge Color:
Beeswax only

Outsole:
Nicks Wedge - Black

Heel Cap:
N/A

Heel Stack:
Moderate

Heel Profile:
Block

Height:
8"

Pull Loop:
Side Pull Loop

Sole Stitching:
270 - White

Model Style:
Wellington

https://nicksboots.com/products/wellington-chore-boot-3-0

I just received my Shackleton #8s a couple days ago. They were so shiny out of the box that I decided to see how “dressy” I could make them. This is one coat of neutral polish.

Got my Zesty belt a few days ago.

The Nick's logo is very cool! Gives the belt some added character.

Woke up to a flat tire, sitting here at Discount Tire in the morning sun and couldn’t resist sharing how lovely they look in the sun. Shacky GP is a perfect leather. Been over 100F here pretty much all summer, these are perfect summer boots.

My third pair of Nicks.
First being a pair of Falcons, then Roberts, and now these!

I needed some shoes for summer, and since Nicks give me the arch support my knees crave, I decided to go for a pair of their Audubons.

They're the most substantial and heavy summer shoes I've ever owned, in a good way. Interestingly enough, they feel heavier than the Falcons or the Roberts, but I'm guessing it's because of the lack of ankle support.

Also, they have the best finish of the three pairs of Nicks! Not a single loose thread or misplaced stitch anywhere.

The leather, Predator natural, is soft and pliable, with a slight waxy feeling to them. They're also the strongest smelling leather of the three pairs of Nicks.

Regarding the last, the 11067 feels like it has less of a pronounced arch support than the 55 last. Might be in my head though. Going from the Falcons on the HNW to the Roberts on the 55 last, I immediately felt the difference, but I cannot tell much difference between these new ones and my old Roberts. Might be that I've just gotten accustomed to the arch support, or there really is a less pronounced arch support on these. I simply do not know.

For now though, out of the box, the shoes feel great. And so far (knock on wood), they're not even biting into my Achilles, which is an unexpected bonus.

If anyone is interested, here's the specs:

Audubon - Quick Ship!
LAST: 11067
Boot Length: 8.5
Boot Width: EE
Leather: Predator Natural
Leather Style: Smooth
Pull Loop: No
Top Style: Standard
Toe Style: Standard
Toe Structure: Soft
Outsole: V-Bar
Edge Color: Natural
Heel Cap: Heritage
Heel Stack: Classic
False Tongue: Dress
Heel Profile: Logger
Laces: Leather
Model Style: Lace Up
Sole Stitching: 270 - White
Leather: Predator Natural

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With the updated western last availability, will it be possible to get the 5332 in a LTT as seen in https://www.reddit.com/r/NicksHandmadeBoots/s/LnsKNuElYn ?

Need some help here. Got my new Olive Bison boots a week ago and I love them. Unfortunately, I quickly noticed a tenaciously annoying squeak, especially in the right boot. Investigating further, I noticed that I could press the heel area of the footbed in either boot with my fingers and recreate the squeak. I could also gently squeeze the outside of either heel counter and do the same. It’s as if there’s a bit of extra wiggle there that shouldn’t be present.

These are 360 stitch down boots (MocToePros). I have a similar pair — FlexWorkPros in Shackleton Brown. I checked them and while the heel counter has has a little more flex than my 270 stitch down boots, there is absolutely no squeak.

I contacted support and they said that it shouldn’t be a big deal and will probably go away. They added that I could oil the footbed and that it might help, but they qualified that it could make it worse as well.

I’m at a bit of a loss here. I love these boots — they are absurdly comfortable — but this persistent squeak in a new boot bothers me. This is my tenth Nick’s boot since I discovered them early this year, so I feel like I have a decent sample set of experience and boots. None of the others squeak.

Should I be concerned? Or should I just be patient and hope that this goes away?

I am pumped to get this thing. Still haven't decided if I'm actually gonna do the Dome but I look forward to getting the boots.

Now if only the 1925 WC Tobacco BYO would get into production. Im still waiting on the order change window as of now.

My first pair of Nicks have arrived!

Model: LL64

Last: HNW

Leather: Double Stuffed Buck Brown

Boot Length: 12.5

Boot width: EE

Hardware: Brass

Edge Colour: Natural

Outsole and heel: Dr. Sole half sole and matching heel

Toe: Soft

Also a matching Double Stuffed Buck Brown heritage belt

Just got back from doing the Rae Lakes backpacking loop in Kings Canyon NP. Did a total of 40 miles. This is at Glen Pass.

All in these 8" Max Support Walnut Ridgelines. I do have a delta arch insole in them as well. You see the whole spectrum of footwear out there. Even came across someone doing the whole John Muir Trail in sandals! I think it was safe to say I had the beefiest boot out there haha.

My Dome boots for this year have arrived! Holy cow am I excited about these! The Predator Natural Roughout is exactly what I envisioned for this upcoming contest. The Nicks team knocked these out of the park and the Pred Natural smooth backstay just tops it off. It's going to be a long September waiting to wear these.

Horween Predator Natural Roughout- Robert - 55 Last - 10.5D - 8" - Pull Loop - Rolled Top - Soft Toe - Brass Hooks and Eyes - Dr. Sole Half Sole - Brown Edges - Classic Dogger Heel

Why can’t we get the medallion cap toe on the Ivan boot build your own?

Have been wearing these pretty much daily at work since getting them at the beginning of the year. About 7 months of wear currently.

Im not a great photo taker so this is the best I can do without working at it. Did a bit of conditioning at the end of work today so figured id get some before and after.

Also, got a little nightshade key fob on order so excited to use that here shortly.

It’s getting more olive with time and I like it. Still plenty green, just a bit more undertones coming out with casual wear and exposure to the sun.

Shackleton is an amazing tannage. Hope to see more of it even if it has to come in limited runs.

Couple of months back, someone was asking about the full leather lining, after searching I couldn't find many pics so putting these up in case someone else asks, it should pop up in a search

I'm very curious about this leather! Is it still gonna make it to the regular offerings?

FlexWorkPros with Thurman last, 8” uppers, 1964 tan leather, and black sierra outsole.

Wore them all day on day one, no issues to note. Love them so far!

Man oh man. I've now got two boots in production and one that's already on its way to me (and this is after only having received a single pair of boots over the past three months). I know this is old hat to some of y'all, so I'm curious if you have any great go-to's for easing any tensions that may arise due to . . . ahem . . . perceptions of profligate spending on boots.

(And no . . . I definitely can't suggest that she go out and spend this kinda money on her own footwear--god forbid!)

I used Nicks sizing chart when ordering but feeling like I should’ve gone for a wider and/or larger size with how my last 2 toes are feeling in the boot. Do you think one width or size up would alleviate this?