Nick's, guns, fishing rods, all big addictions lol

I’m a construction field manager and I also drive truck/haul heavy equipment. I have always worn Redwings but they’ve never fit quite right. I ordered a pair of Nick’s Packers last June that just went into production this week. I’m really looking forward to them.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Brother you chose a wise place to spend your hard earned money. Thank you for your comment. Let me know how you like them once you get ‘em on your feet.

@jnarcher1

Жыл бұрын

Just got my boots. I’m in awe as to the build quality and finish. And they fit perfectly. Stiff as Hell but that’s to be expected.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

@@jnarcher1 hell yeah, enjoy friend.

@Shaboomquisa

Жыл бұрын

I found out I have a very "wide" foot not typically wide but got meat on it and I probably will only be able to wear boots that can ride out to size f

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

@@Shaboomquisa I believe they do accommodate all the way to F or even wider.

Such a great, honest review. I'm learning a lot before I get my first pair of PNW boots. Thank you.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Hey I appreciate the feedback. I’ve got a few more PNW boot reviews on my channel if you’re interested.

Always appreciate a good honest review! Thanks man, just subscribed!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you friend. I really appreciate the feedback.

Great video! My first pair of Nicks was the Urban Logger, and they were my daily driver for a little over 5 months. After about month 3, it was like someone flipped a switch, and suddenly they were the most comfortable boot I owned, and kept getting more comfortable every time I wore them.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment friend! I’ve check out those urban loggers, pretty sexy boot if I do say so myself. 😉

I got my first pair of nicks and this is the best review i have found. Pretty much my same experience. You can tell they are built like tank. Quality is unmatched in any boots i have worn. But honestly save yourself the money and strap some 2x4s to the bottom of your feet cause after wearing them all day thats what it feels like. It took 8 months to get mine and i have now worn them everyday for 8-12 hours and have put an additional 15-18 miles on the treadmill trying to break them in and still feels like a piece of wood strapped to my foot.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking out my review! I’ve hade mine for over 6 months now and they’re still breaking in. Pretty amazing how durable they are.

Haha, Im going down the handmade boots rabbit hole. My gateway was the JK forefronts which are awesome, but my curiosity will make me buy some Nicks or Franks eventually..LOL!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

It’s bad man. I’m already eyeing up a pair of Drew’s or a pair of Nicks mock toe wedge soles.

There's a lot of Nick's boot reviews put there, you made one of the best! Well done sir!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I really appreciate that, thanks for tuning in!

@raphael9749

Жыл бұрын

@Evergreen Organics Your channel has potential, I think if you keep at it you will do well!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

@@raphael9749 thank you for the words of encouragement. I definitely intend on continuing to make videos…hopefully better ones over time too.

I own a pair of the builder pro and agree they bring a smile when wearing them even when they are not broken in. Have a pair of urban loggers on order and waiting for them to be built.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

They sure do bring a smile, thanks for watching!

I have the wedged sole moc toe they track very little mud, I absolutely love them

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Yes they definitely are better suited for the indoor/outdoor transitions.

@darrenwall5439

Жыл бұрын

Ya me too, have a pair of Wedgeworkers in Tan Teton and they are great. Got them one size wider and they take extra socks so perfect for the cold winter. All the best 💚

Great info in this video. Thanks! I saw another reviewer that got the thicker sole and regretted it because it makes the boot so stiff. I can't wait to get my pair.

@evergreenorganics

6 ай бұрын

You’re gonna love them.

Great video! My builder pros may be here tomorrow and I've been waiting since may... like yourself I went for the extra thick leather mid sole but on the honey vibram outsole. Interesting to see they flex on them compared to the standard V-100... Will do a video when they arrive 💚 Nice guitar sounds dude looking forward to the next one, all the best💚

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you friend! You’re gonna feel like a little kid on Christmas unboxing those bad boys. I look forward to your video. Would you drop a link in the comments here so we can all check the video out once you upload it?

@darrenwall5439

Жыл бұрын

@@evergreenorganics For sure bro thanks for your message, all the best💚

My boots get that natural hydraulic oiling. Adds a nice sheen and makes them a little extra waterproof haha. Good video, I am definitely considering these for my next pair. Vibram souls are always nice too.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Thanks for watching friend.

Thanks for the information brother. Be safe on the job site out there.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking out my video. You were right about the wedge sole heel. It just didn’t seem worth me trying to take the time to explain when what I was trying to talk about the tread. I had actually tried on the wedge sole Thorogoods when I bought the ones in the video but I was so damn used to wearing loggers I just needed a little heel! Stay safe brother!

@derrickmuck535

Жыл бұрын

@@evergreenorganics I enjoyed it. I wear the Carolina version of those thorogoods. My Carolina boots are union made as well. I would prefer a wedge sole but, a company I worked for recently required boots with a defined heel. I would love to get a pair of PNW boots ASAP though.

Great vid!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Man I can’t decide whether to get the Station boots for work or the cutter pros. Great video

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Just get both! Make sure you know your brannock shoe size before ordering.

I completely agree with you regarding sizing. Go to a store and get sized on a Bannock Device for both length and width. Then contact Nicks with the information.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I wish I had done that. Apparently I had the time to spend 16 hours making and editing this video but couldn’t be bothered at the time of ordering to spend 1 hour insuring I had the right shoe size!

I know you said you’re a Nicks guy, but if you ever need the same style and quality and not have to wait 6 months I recommend JK Boots. I have 4 pairs of them and love them like you love Nicks. I have 1 pair of Whites too. Also awesome. I bought 1 pair of Nicks Moc Toe, but haven’t received them yet. Thanks for the video, sir!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I’ve looked into JK boots and also Franks and Drew’s boots. I bet all of those companies make a killer boot. The lead time on Nicks is a bit long I think. But hey I guess boots that good are worth the wait! Thanks for checking out my vid!

I have 4 pairs of Nicks Falcons ,Travelers, Urban loggers and I love them I brush all the time !! I have a belt from Nicks too when order the belts size 2 to 4 inch from the paints size or the belt will be to long !! When breaking in boots from Nicks its a right of passage after and they will be with you for decades to come and when its time to resole or a rebuild (Rebuild is they keep the upper part of the boots and replace the entire boot like new for $340 ) Nicks was the first into to PNW boots co and love the feel of support I never had and Im 54 years old and my feet have never felt so good now

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I’m planning on getting a second pair to rotate between rebuilds. Thanks for watching!

I found a whole size down gives a better fit

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I just got a pair of Franks in 10D and they fit like a glove.

I just ordered a pair of Builder Pros. Before I ordered. I emailed Nicks about sizing questions. I gave as a reference the size I wear in a Red Wing Iron Ranger. They replied that they don’t give advise on size based on what you might wear in another brand because too many variables. They just recommended that I get my Brannock measurements and go down one half size from there. That , for me, came out to the same size as my Iron Rangers, which is a full size smaller than any of my other boots (Ariat, Justin, Double H) so hoping for the best.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I think you did the right thing.

@SuperDuty23XL

Жыл бұрын

I received my Nicks this week ( exactly 3 weeks after ordering!) and the size is spot on . Was almost afraid to try them on, but worked out fine.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

@@SuperDuty23XL that's great man. I also have iron rangers and they are a full size smaller than my other redwings. thanks for sharing your experience with us!

Badass beard bro!!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Now that spring has sprung she had to go but she comes back every fall.

Good video. You should try an insole in your Nicks. It will feel much better throughout the day. I bought a pair of Nicks 5 years ago and all I wear now are handmade boots. I also own White's, Wesco and JK boots (different styles). You can't beat the fit, feel, comfort and durability in a pair of Nicks as well as the other brands I mentioned.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I think you’re right, I believe Nicks even sells insoles on their website. Thanks for watching!

I keep my higher end boots for myself and I wear that exact pair of thorogoods as my work boot. Nicks and the like are too nice for me to get paint and drywall all over but I love them for personal use!! Those thorogoods are great

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s a great game plan. It is hard to deal with looking down at those beautiful boots and seeing them covered in glue and whatever other crap ends up in a plumbing trench. Thanks for checking out the video friend.

@Ives1776

Жыл бұрын

I think when they’re being harshly used is when they’re at their most beautiful. My builder pros last me through framing suuuuper well.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

@@Ives1776 they are a DAMN tough boot.

@bsextremesports

Жыл бұрын

@@evergreenorganics thank you for making the video good information!

If you want to get the glue off the toe use an abrasive wire brush. Then re oil the leather to lay the nap back down

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely going to have to try that.

I went with White’s for my first purchase of PNW custom boots. 6 months to make, and they were not made correctly so they didn’t fit. Got them rebuilt for free (Thanks Bakers boots) but took another 6 months to get them back. Wish I had just gone with Nicks hah! Next time I will be. Great review!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my channel. From all the feedback I’ve gotten it seems even Nicks boots have major sizing issues when ordered online. After 6 months of breaking these in the pair I have I can confidently say is a half to a full size too big. I’m going to order a second pair and when they come I’m going to send the first ones in for a a rebuild and resizing. I’m glad those Whites are finally working for you.

I got Overlanders in walnut, size 11. I also felt like I could go down a half size but I think it will be OK. Next time. As to the insole issue, when they were new I felt like the boots were too big too, but I heard someone explain that until that inner leather insole forms to your foot and allows your foot to sink into it, it will feel not right. I've had mine about 3 months too, and I try to wear them every other day. I feel like that insole is just now starting to form to my foot better and my foot feels more planted and the boot feels more solid on my foot. I have added leather insoles just to pick up any slack on my heel, but it's coming. Just takes time.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

They definitely take time, but well worth it. Thanks for your comment and thanks for checking out my channel. I apologize for the late response, youtube for some reason flagged your comment as needing approval. Gotta love bots.

I love my Nick’s

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

They make a stellar boot indeed.

I used Redwings measurement machine for an accurate width, bannock device for length. I stuck with redwings width and went a half size down. It was pretty accurate, but I need a wider toe box. I have been looking at the JK line being the offer a wider toe box in the soft toe, but I will give these builder pros sometime to break in before I buy JKs.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for sharing.

@sergior.carreno5568

Жыл бұрын

Nicks has the Munson last now.,its supposed to offer a roomier toe box.

I don’t know if you’ve tried a brass suede brush on them to get the PVC glue off of them but it works on the waxed flesh

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the tip! I’ll have to give that a try.

A toothbrush works a hell of a lot better FYI. Great video man love the channel.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Oh my god the rag method was amateur hour for sure. I did my iron rangers with just my fingers after I shot this video and it worked better than the rag! I’ll have to try a tooth brush. Thanks for watching.

my brannock sizes me out to size e and d but I need a nicks size f. the tape measurer around the ball of the foot was a better measurement than the bannock device

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

That’s great information! Thanks for sharing.

I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a pair of these. I'm almost 20, getting into the trades, I figure I can either spend a couple hundred bucks every year or so experimenting with different boots that likely won't last very long, or I can just spend 600 up front on these boots that should be a perfect fit and should last at least 5 years if not 10 Seems like a much better investment

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s a wise choice. Just make sure you get your foot measured so you don’t have to wait a year to get the right sized boots.

@LukeA_55

Жыл бұрын

@@evergreenorganics I'm actually planning to go out to Washington this summer so I'll probably just swing by there and get custom fit in the store

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

@@LukeA_55 that’s awesome dude.

Rangers with the Vbar sole is the way to go. They don’t track mud at all hardly.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean like Redwing Iron rangers?

More importantly go to your local cobbler with the Fittings Sheet and have them to the measurements. Also its important to know all these companies have a wedge sole version. And get creative and frisky, Do both!!!!! Wedge sanded down with a Lug on the bottom........

@evergreenorganics Could you explain your sizing thoughts again? I'm a 10.5 and ordered a 10. Really nervous I got too big of a size

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

You should go get your foot measured at a shoe store. I cannot strongly recommend this enough. A 10.5 is many different sizes depending on the brand of shoe. Use a brannock measuring device at a shoe store and go down a half size from that. You can reach out to nicks and change your boot size if they haven’t started making your boots yet. I’m probably going to end up having to send mine in to be rebuilt as after six months of break in they are still too big for my feet.

Thick sole + lineman shank is literally for the guy that spends 6 hours+ a day on spikes. It makes the boot one rigid piece and extends breakin time. My current PNW work boots 10" Shaft Standard Leather Shank 3/4" Soles Handles post hole digger and shovel fine. For your current gig. 8" Shaft (Subject to your preference) 3/4" Sole Tapered Midsole (Enhances Flex) Christy Wedge

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I’m now drilling wells and doing septic systems for a new company so I quick picked up a pair of the Frank’s Patriots while I have my Nicks rebuilt. Gotta say the 3/4 sole is perfect, even for kicking a shovel all day. Thanks for checking out my videos!

I ordered a pair of Nicks Roberts, and have a pair of Wesco Jobmasters.... What do you think about JK boots? Are they good build quality?

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I don’t have any personal experience with JK’s boots but I can only imagine any company that makes a handmade stitch down boot is going to be proficient at what they do. I know a lot of guys have commented on my videos saying they have JK’s and really like them.

Great review!!! Just curious what's your thorogood length? And how is the width in the nicks?

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you brought that up, my Thorogoods are size 11 D which is the same size as I ordered my Nicks in. I purchased my Thorogoods after I had already ordered my Nicks. I could definitely have ordered my Nicks a half size down from my Thorogoods and it would have fit perfect. The width is great but I don’t have perticularly wide feet.

@familyretrogaming1035

Жыл бұрын

@@evergreenorganics thanks for the quick response!!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Anytime, and thank you for checking out my little channel!

@familyretrogaming1035

Жыл бұрын

@@evergreenorganics it's the little channels that make this platform worth something lol

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

@@familyretrogaming1035 dude I agree!

Get some Obenauf's for your Nicks.

@evergreenorganics

7 ай бұрын

That’s what I use. The stuff in the Nicks jar is just Obenauf’s put in a jar with a Nicks sticker that they give out with each pair of boots.

@scottulrich2725

7 ай бұрын

@@evergreenorganics Ha, I was not aware of that. I have Nicks Rangers and Hotshots that I wear year round in Montana and swear by the stuff. Enjoyed your video.

I love your hat..where can I find one.

@evergreenorganics

3 ай бұрын

www.stormykromer.com/

Subbed! Check out Smiths Leather Balm for your next conditioning, made in the USA and the shit is great!

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out, always on the hunt for a good USA made product, thanks for the recommendation, and thanks for subbing!

What kind of hat are you wearing? I love it

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

www.stormykromer.com/the-waxed-cotton-cap/ Made in the UP of Michigan. I have several. Best hats on the planet.

I have five pair

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Then you get it.

Jyst got my builder pro HNW last. How was your fit in the heel counter? Was it lokse or snug?

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Mine was a bit loose in the heal. But these boots were too big on me.

@sergior.carreno5568

Жыл бұрын

​@@evergreenorganicsMy boots are snug and comfortable but my heel lifts off the counter with boots not laced up. I read somewhere that heel should fit snug in counter,to the point that one can walk with no laces ,and boots should not lift off counter. I decided not to contact Nicks because i dont want to wait another six months ,or possibly get a pair that would fit too tight. Thanks for the reply.

Just ordered. 9 month lead time! $641.00. Seems a bit excessive, especially if they don't fit one would be looking at a year and a half.

@evergreenorganics

5 ай бұрын

If you need to exchange sizes it doesn’t take the same lead time to get your second pair, just fyi.

Why don’t you buy a nicks boot with wedge sole?

@evergreenorganics

10 ай бұрын

Once those Thorogoods are shot that’s what I plan to do.

Asking if Nicks are better than Redwings is like asking if a Ferrari is better than a honda civic sport.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@DenyTheZeitgeist

Жыл бұрын

I think we need a better measure of car to boot. The civic is extremely reliable. A Ferrari (most European hyper cars) are known to have issues and breakdowns and are impossible to work on.

@andrewcarr2416

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@andrewcarr2416

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@andrewcarr2416

Жыл бұрын

Lol

IMO, Nick's are a better pair of boots but NOT DOUBLE the price. I will stay with RW.

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever worn Nicks? If not you are only speculating and not speaking from your own actual experience.

Have 2 pairs worth every penny

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thanks for watching friend.

I know what mean I own 6 pair of whites

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Whites makes a great boot.

There’s a guide? Why is there a guide? You literally just choose a pair and buy it.

@Gorlami90

Жыл бұрын

You can have them custom ordered for a literal perfect fit

@evergreenorganics

Жыл бұрын

Maybe that’s what you do. Good for you. That’s not how everyone makes $600 purchases. Those of us that work hard for our money might like to gather information before making such a large purchase. I’m glad you felt compelled to comment though as it helps spread my content.

@HeritageCast

Жыл бұрын

I do like this comment and @nicksboots and other manufactures need to team together. And all make one standard to normal shoes lasts. Sadly this isnt the case yet and theres tons of problems with bad fittings. Others would scoff at this comment, but they are wrong. There is a reason you can buy off the rack shoes in your size and 99% of the time they fit. This where we need a trade organization that sets standards and fixes this problem. You cant expect a lineman, plumber, etc to know about lasts, fittings, and all the details. Sure you can, but if I buy a pair of Nikes or Merrels generally they will fit every time.

Anyone could have told ya nicks are better

@evergreenorganics

7 ай бұрын

That’s a helpful comment.