Blue Collar Living with Hurricane Effects

I started this dome on storm in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida restoring power to those devastated by both Hurricane Helene and Milton. I’m a huge hunter so I’ve walked through the woods in search of sheds, and locating best the hunting locations. Living on a 400 acre farm also comes with its own challenges and work. From bailing hay, loading wagons, working on equipment to land management. These boots face challenges on all levels yet have cleaned up beautiful enough to wear to church.

From a Thurman HNW last to a 55 last was a feat in its own. The break in process went quite quickly as I was working anywhere from 16-18 hour days for 25 straight days. I watch the leather go from its burgundy color to a tan rough out. It’s started to burnish around the heavily abused surfaces such as my toe box. I got to watch this process in slow motion with biweekly brushings, unless heavily soiled. As I didn’t want to man make any unnatural patina. As for durability I highly recommend a waxed flesh to anyone in the trades as it’s rugged yet resilient to heavy abuse with tons of loving care.

I absolutely love the 55 last. I wear Darn tough socks everyday so for the sock aspect I have the best money can buy. From the Thurman last to traditional 55 was an adjustment in the toe box, but nothing worth running from. The arch support was an adjustment since I was coming from an HNW last boot. By month 3 this boot had become so comfortable it’s like wearing a 10” slipper. I have been wearing insoles to help provide a thermal break from the frozen ground as I’m working outside in all weather conditions. Providing a thermal break really made the frigid temps much more bearable.

I designed the boot with a simplistic look, yet strong enough to concur the world. The construction of this boot is exceptional. There isn’t a worry in the world when it comes to the construction of Nicks boots. When it comes to stitching on a work boot I don’t look for perfection in regard to consistency of loops. I look to ensure the stitching is sound and not loose.

I absolutely love the Honey lug. It provides a flexible yet comfortable walking surface the grips to surfaces like a frog climbing a window. I have climbed in this pair of boots while working and between the sole and midsole this boot is a climbing machine. It’s like standing on clouds yet you know the footing is firm. I’ve noticed this sole holds dirt; yet it knocks out just as easy as it stuck between lug grips.

The dogger profile is a much more attractive heel profile in my opinion. I chose this heel as it provides the support for both my arch and body posture yet it holds my gaffs in place extremely well. Thus allowing for me to be much more productive in my line of work. It’s allowed me to walk through fields with ease, while still keeping the lower elevated above the mud or muck I’m walking through.

The hardest question yet!!!!!! I love this boot it’s been a dream wearing them day in and day out. I don’t know if I will ever have a boot that is as comfortable yet build to withstand the hurricane effects I’ll put them through. With all the hard wear I put my boots through I take just as much time caring for them. This leather has been able to weather the storm while aging like fine wine. In regard to Nick’s I strongly recommend folks check them out; between their customer service and the personable demeanor the company has as a whole is worth every penny.