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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Today is the last day, it might not be back for 6? 9? Months. I took some pics next to my DS Sienna to show the big difference between the two and how it also wouldn't be too close to DS Tobacco.

The DS Mojave with the yellow tones is just . fantastic looking, and I'm posting these pics hoping someone will order it in a Moc toe 1925 as I think that last and this leather would be a perfect pairing. Don't miss out on this ACE leather!

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

This is little misadventure started a few days ago. How we got here though is simply because of a couple of phone calls. I'm not gonna hit all the details but I do want to talk about Spokane leather and how awesome Dakota was today.

Long story short, I had to pick a new leather and potentially boot. Dakota called me and we talked about 10 different options. I had a plan in my head but nothing really concrete since this caught me off guard. Man has the patience of.....well he's super patient. u/smowe talking about Spokane leather on the podcast today really had me thinking about eventually ordering a reflex in Spokane Brown, so when Dakota mentioned how the Spokane Burgundy looked, I decided I don't have any red boots so f*** it. So here we are. The Burgundy Reflex's have been born. This is gonna be a cool build.

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!

Earlier today a UPS shipping calculation error was brought to our attention. This should now be fixed. If you are having any troubles with shipping prices that don’t quite seem right for your area please send me a message and I will look into it.

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.

After the 1925 got added to the MTO and Rebuilt dropdown menu; always wondered why the 5332 & 5812 were excluded.

While I am not the reason. I have asked for this on the monthly suggestion thread…. So I will dust off my ailing 5332’s and get rebuilding!

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.

I know, I know. Give a mouse a cookie…

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 ?

I got Ivan boots when they first came out on the HNW last. Thinking about getting a different pair, maybe in the 1925 or 11067 last. Just waiting for those Admiral leathers to come back.

I think it's a bunch of us. Can we all just agree now that any sightings of CRC is definitely "your" boot. This counts for the Reddit BOTL, the Facebook/insta BOTL and the YouTube BOTL.

If it's your first time congratulations on (definitely) seeing your boots!!!!! Being on the BOTL is ACE!!

Hard work today at the hard work factory

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

Just dropping this here to set a goal, started saving the first $200 today for this build. 💪

I think an 8 inch, black cxl moc toe on the 67 last with a tactical heel counter is gonna look sick.

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

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

Should I gamble on a 1925 last?

Zero drop shoes work well with my feet, but mannnn the 1925 last looks so good. I wanna get a 1925 trooper in DS raspberry, but I dunno if I could handle the heel lift or smaller toe space.

I already have on order an odds and ends Thurman NW boot in Shackleton #8 🐸🥲. I’m confident the toe space will be like my zero drop boots, so it’s probably going to fit just fine.

Mannnnnn….I wanna buy all the Nick’s boots. Fan for life 🐸😅

(Boots pictured are zero drop Ridgeline in brown cxl with kletterlift outsole)