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Very cool video, good explanation.. I'm in the process of ordering Black waxed flesh MTOs, but the currency exchange in Canada is killing me.. I'll pay about 400$ more than you!
@joshuaricks7882Ай бұрын
Thinking about getting the overlanders in brown wax flesh, love the style of the boot
@alessandromarsili6379Ай бұрын
I did not understand the comparison between Salomon and the Overlander….they are totally 2 different style for different needs I guess…😊
@PickingBluegrassMusicАй бұрын
It is a handsome looking boot.
@lgroves3364 ай бұрын
Predator Orange? lol sure do not look orange after 6 mths. Must be the oil / conditioner you used to make them this dark...
@franky3fingers3375 ай бұрын
FYI. Horweens Predator Orange has a very similar tannage to Chromexcel. The Obenaufs LP is probably not the best to use on it for maintaining its color. I use Venetian Shoe Cream on it and it conditions without over darkening the leather. Overall it’s an awesome leather.
@ronkolb13356 ай бұрын
I have the builder pros, ruffled out lower with smooth uppers. I work for the parks department. The ruff out handles the scratches and rocks much better.
@absolute.freedom5 ай бұрын
Ya those ruffles are what's up
@fyrefitrt26 ай бұрын
I had the same boot that I ordered based on the fitting system from Nicks. Trace your foot, scan that sheet to them, etc. These were my 2nd pair of Nicks and they were a great looking boot, but I didn't find them at all comfortable, even after wearing them 8 hrs/day to work, for approx. 8 months. The boots are well made, and the fit was good, but left little room for thick socks, or an insole. I should have ordered a larger size so that I could use insoles, but I didn't think I would need them. I ended up selling them. Good luck with yours, I'm sure it makes a difference in comfort with the insoles in the summer and heavier socks in the winter. How much larger of a size did you order to make sure you had the room for the insoles?
@SB-xu8pi7 ай бұрын
Does your wife know you put your boots on the cutting board? lol
@traxzen7 ай бұрын
Oh yes! She has demoted that cutting board to the garage (after getting a new one)
@F.R.G3177 ай бұрын
I would recommend possibly going with Nicks weather shield black leather on your next pair if youre considering using them in wet conditions.
@sergior.carreno55687 ай бұрын
Got my builder pro back in April 2023. Were your boots snug at the ball of your foot and a little loose at the heel when new?.
@traxzen7 ай бұрын
Definitely loose at the heel (with blistering to prove it!) but ball of foot was not terribly snug. Heel moved into the pocket and became snug after 3 month breakin.
@sergior.carreno55687 ай бұрын
@@traxzen thank you for the response.
@EDHBlvd7 ай бұрын
Crazy how dark Predator Orange can get. Edit: oh you use Obenauf’s. That’s why.
@traxzen7 ай бұрын
What product would you suggest that would reduce the darkening?
@EDHBlvd7 ай бұрын
@@traxzenwell I’ve never reduced darkening caused by Obenauf’s on an old pair of boots I have. I never used that stuff on light boots again. Only super dark brown or shoes I don’t care about darkening on (like some boat shoes I wear when I wash my car). I prefer Venetian Shoe Cream and Bick4. I lately also started using Smiths. None darken like Obenauf’s. Some guys have suggested washing a boot with Dawn soap can remove the darkening caused by Obenauf’s. Others suggest using Saddle Soap. I want to try both as an experiment.
@ronkolb13356 ай бұрын
Bick-4
@hyrot17 ай бұрын
Good point... doing a review after 6 months or so.
@bobsmith-ji2uh7 ай бұрын
Just curious if you have any issue with the lack of shock absorption in this style of boot?
@traxzen7 ай бұрын
So far no. As I said, I usually carry 40lbs on my back and I haven't noticed any downsides due to lack of shock absorption. I do use insoles but they have pretty much bottomed out at this point. You do notice the lack of cushion compared to a new pair of Salomons, but the cushion on the Salomons don't last very long.
@bearminimum31847 ай бұрын
Solid video!
@claytonverellen69382 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I am from the area (Wenatchee) and the Entiat forest is some of the best camping around. It is out of the way compared to Leavenworth and Chelan, but very peaceful.
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Very cool video, good explanation.. I'm in the process of ordering Black waxed flesh MTOs, but the currency exchange in Canada is killing me.. I'll pay about 400$ more than you!
Thinking about getting the overlanders in brown wax flesh, love the style of the boot
I did not understand the comparison between Salomon and the Overlander….they are totally 2 different style for different needs I guess…😊
It is a handsome looking boot.
Predator Orange? lol sure do not look orange after 6 mths. Must be the oil / conditioner you used to make them this dark...
FYI. Horweens Predator Orange has a very similar tannage to Chromexcel. The Obenaufs LP is probably not the best to use on it for maintaining its color. I use Venetian Shoe Cream on it and it conditions without over darkening the leather. Overall it’s an awesome leather.
I have the builder pros, ruffled out lower with smooth uppers. I work for the parks department. The ruff out handles the scratches and rocks much better.
Ya those ruffles are what's up
I had the same boot that I ordered based on the fitting system from Nicks. Trace your foot, scan that sheet to them, etc. These were my 2nd pair of Nicks and they were a great looking boot, but I didn't find them at all comfortable, even after wearing them 8 hrs/day to work, for approx. 8 months. The boots are well made, and the fit was good, but left little room for thick socks, or an insole. I should have ordered a larger size so that I could use insoles, but I didn't think I would need them. I ended up selling them. Good luck with yours, I'm sure it makes a difference in comfort with the insoles in the summer and heavier socks in the winter. How much larger of a size did you order to make sure you had the room for the insoles?
Does your wife know you put your boots on the cutting board? lol
Oh yes! She has demoted that cutting board to the garage (after getting a new one)
I would recommend possibly going with Nicks weather shield black leather on your next pair if youre considering using them in wet conditions.
Got my builder pro back in April 2023. Were your boots snug at the ball of your foot and a little loose at the heel when new?.
Definitely loose at the heel (with blistering to prove it!) but ball of foot was not terribly snug. Heel moved into the pocket and became snug after 3 month breakin.
@@traxzen thank you for the response.
Crazy how dark Predator Orange can get. Edit: oh you use Obenauf’s. That’s why.
What product would you suggest that would reduce the darkening?
@@traxzenwell I’ve never reduced darkening caused by Obenauf’s on an old pair of boots I have. I never used that stuff on light boots again. Only super dark brown or shoes I don’t care about darkening on (like some boat shoes I wear when I wash my car). I prefer Venetian Shoe Cream and Bick4. I lately also started using Smiths. None darken like Obenauf’s. Some guys have suggested washing a boot with Dawn soap can remove the darkening caused by Obenauf’s. Others suggest using Saddle Soap. I want to try both as an experiment.
Bick-4
Good point... doing a review after 6 months or so.
Just curious if you have any issue with the lack of shock absorption in this style of boot?
So far no. As I said, I usually carry 40lbs on my back and I haven't noticed any downsides due to lack of shock absorption. I do use insoles but they have pretty much bottomed out at this point. You do notice the lack of cushion compared to a new pair of Salomons, but the cushion on the Salomons don't last very long.
Solid video!
Nice video. I am from the area (Wenatchee) and the Entiat forest is some of the best camping around. It is out of the way compared to Leavenworth and Chelan, but very peaceful.
Wow great music!