Nicks Boots: 5 month honest review //THE OVERLANDER 

My favorite thing about Nick's is any problem they run into their solution is always let's just throw more leather on it and I love that

I’ve had my Overlanders for 5 months, love them! I try to tell everyone about them, and as soon as they hear the price they shut down. You can’t get across to everyone, their loss.

This review reminds me of how I feel about my Mizuno baseball gloves. The quality of the leather and craftsmanship is just next level. Even a brand new not yet broken in glove just feels right on the hand. Once it’s broken in, it becomes part of my body and I almost forget it’s there. Like a comfy “slipper”on my hand. Just ordered my first pair of Nicks, DomePro - Wickett & Craig English Bridle Veg Tan 8”. It’s only been 3 days and I’m already dying of anticipation!

This answers a lot of my questions. Thanks. Going to order a pair now.

I bought a pair of Roberts with the 55 last. After a couple of days they were the best fitting boots I ever owned. Still are. I bought a pair of Overlanders in the same size. I asked customer service if they would break in like the Roberts. They said yes you’re good to go. I wore them to work every day for 3 months. I suffered trying to break them in. Had them stretched professionally twice but we’re still painful. Talked with customer service and sent them pictures. They didn’t want to help me. Their response was “better luck next time “. They lost a customer. If they took care of me I would still be a customer. I have turned my boot buying to Franks. More than happy with their service and their boots.

I've been planning on getting these, but as I got closer to the purchase I also started looking at others in the same price point and 'quality' ratings. Your video ended it all :-). Thank you for the final push with your vote of confidence.

Thank you so much for your perspective, i think i am at the same point of break in with my Builder Pro's. Overall very comfortable, but i fell like my feet want to hug to the side of the boot where my big toe is. Great that it worked out for you and i hope mine will get better in a couple weeks of wearing them. As for break in, the best thing about it, it seems not to stop ever. My 3 year old Redwing IR seem to get more comfortable every time i step in. May it's just perception but i would bet they are more comfortable than a year ago. And don't get me wrong, these have been comfortable from about week 2 on and just keep getting better and better.

Great review. Thank you.

When I ordered my BPs I used the sizing chart with the largest wool sock I have, the Darn Tough full cushion tactical. By doing that my boots aren't too tight in winter and slightly roomy in the summer depending on what socks I wear. I also ordered the lowest heel stack since I'm mostly walking i them and not on any pegs. Obenauf's oil has kept them soft and water resistant. About every 4 months I wash them with saddle soap. The only complaint I have is that the stitching through the sole can wick up water when it's raining.

Fantastic video! Thank you for sharing

Good advice. I have a new pair. Right foot was perfect. Left was a little uncomfortable. Little narrow and uncomfortable where the tung at high point of my foot meet. Fix was to keep wearing and I messed around with tightening the laces.

Great review!

1964 refers to the year Nick's was founded.... the Nick's Tannery.

This is a great video. Thanks

I love my Nick's boots. My Urban Drifters were absolute murder to break in, but once they broke in they were incredible. Honestly though, my Nick's Tactical boots are more comfortable. They were comfortable day one, and they've just gotten more comfortable as I've worn them over the past seven months or so. Either way, you absolutely can't go wrong with Nick's

I’m a 8.5 EE. I ordered the 8EE. They fit perfect.

This is my favorite lace up style on boots, hands down. Speed hooks that end with a set of eyelets to secure the knot are the way to go.

I’m currently awaiting the arrival of my first pair of nicks boots. I’ve been wearing my thorogoods for 2+ years daily. Oily the boots makes them go a long way. I might even get new soles on the thorogoods

I've been looking at these and the J.ks... i think ima go with the J.k boots

I have a pair of JK Superduty boots. Same deal I was starting to think I made a bad investment and forced myself to wear them no matter how uncomfortable they were because they were so expensive I forced myself to like them. Its only been 3 weeks and i havent worn my regular shoes since. Im barely sctratching the surface of how capable they are. I work on concrete floors 8-12 hours 5-6 days a week in a kitchen. They're more boot than I'll ever need in my line of work. I've just always wanted a pair of high quality PNW boots. Its not just a long term investment on your wallet but also your joints and skeletal structure. At the end of the day my back and knees aren't killing me. Even after my shift the boots want to keep working. I'm never going back to anything mass produced. If you're doing homework on a good pair of boots like Nicks, Whites, JK etc take the plunge. You won't regret it.

Love my Nick’s boots! Just an observation … you are not supposed to treat the shank or lacing strip as the eyelets will loosen and adhesive will delaminate at sole.

Yes the 2nd pair of Nicks (Overlander) were way too small even though they were supposed to be the same size. My first pair of Nicks and my Franks are absolutely perfect. I bought a pair of Parkhurst Allen boots same size and they are great also. Next pair will be another pair of Franks. Maybe their dress casual.

I have owned more than a few pairs of Nicks Boots. I found their chromexcel boots in different models to be very comfortable. Only negatives for me and not a reflection of the boots was a couple of ready to ship urban loggers in their heavier work leather. Could just not wear them due to the weight in combination with the thicker leather. Just too much boot for my casual wear lifestyle. I do have a pair of urban loggers in chromexcel that broke in fine. Other than those 2 pairs, the rest have been fairly easy to break in and are comfortable. I actually like the Whites boots better, but that is just a personal preference.

*Thank you for a great review! Can you please name the other boots you had in the video? I wanted to look them up for comparison.*

A word of caution. You will want to be careful applying your conditioner to the leather around the eyelets and the heel stack and sole. The leather around the eyelets can become too soft and tear the eyelets out. The heel stack and sole have glues that may react poorly to the oils in the conditioner, resulting in them unbonding.

As a fellow Canadian, high end boot connoisseur, and construction worker, all job sites in Canada require CSA approved safety boots which means no nicks, no whites, no JK's ect. the only options I know of for this quality and CSA approved would be Viberg boots or wohlford boots (formerly Dayton boots). I wish I could wear my JK's on the jobsite.

Thanks for the video sir. I am very interested on the Officer boots. Nicks guide of telling to size down 1/2 or 1 size lower than brannock confuses me. I am size 8E on brannock, on HNW last should i size down to 7E or 7.5E? Even staff from Nicks didn't give me straight answer. 😅

i would just like to say this, with my urban loggers they hurt right from the jump i could only wear them coupe hours at a time and i Honestly stopped wearing them for months then i put them Back on again they still were hurting and one day it all went away and now they have that pop when you slide you're foot in real boot guys know what i mean by that and they now are just amazing.. you might get so mad and not want to wear them and curse Nick's out just trust me keep pushing through because once you mold them to you're feet you can sleep in them and work another 10 hours with them on no problem.. just remember to clean them brush them oil them up and you will never buy cheap ass Garbage boots again!!!

Fantastic video thanks so much! How much do these boots weigh (sorry if i somehow missed it in the video)? Seriously considering it based on the review.

I'm from Canada to and work on construction. In Canada you hade to have green csa triangle on your boots. Difficulte to fine on pnw boots

I’ve bought three pairs of nicks so far and I’m eyeing a fourth.

They need to make the heel a little more snug on their HNW last.

Leather is truly a Godsent material.

some guy's just dont understand what they are missing..i was that guy buying 2 pairs of Danner boots a year then i found Nicks Boots i now Have 3 pairs of Builder Pro 2 rough out 1 Brown and a pair of urban logger black rough out and i just bought these overlander in orange just wanted to watch a video on them i bought them a month ago so i didn't receve them yet.. Nicks are the only Boots i will ever buy again once you Break them in they are FKN AMAZING!!!

Hope you and your family are doing well and not effected by the wild fires.

I have to know where that vest came from.....also I have 3 pair of Nick's and yes, they're awesome

I love my Nicks Americanas in horween brown.

Hello Friend May I Know Did You Sell The 🥾 Boots

Good

I swear when you were talking about guys blowing through two pairs or more of cheap work boots in a year, the first thing I thought of were cracks across the sole at the ball of the foot. Then you showed your pile of cracked boots. Yep...

Did the timberlands have a zip? Surely that's a red flag to say they're just fashion boots, not proper boots? Re: construction work - Not sure on the rules in Canada, but in the UK certain workplaces require a steal toecap. Is that an option with nicks?

Dude I work construction,, and I can’t tell you how many guys I see with Walmart boots,, or it’ll be a Red Wings work boot or a lot of Mexican dudes wear those Tecovas work boots .. I’ve never seen anyone wearing Pacific Northwest boots

Which model boots are these?

I plan on buying the same boot. But Im undecided with the 1964 smooth tan of the 1964 tan roughout. Anyone have experience with both?

I have identical boots but with honey vibram. I wear them daily as an electrician. I’ve had them for a while and they still give me calluses on my feet. They’re great boots don’t get me wrong….I personally think most fellow construction workers don’t want to wait 7+ months for a work boot? That’s the biggest down fall. Nicks catering to the fashionistas.

Love your vest! What is the brand etc.? Thank you.

muy bonitas me gustaría comprar un par 😃😃😃

Just wondering what happened to the cabin build.

❤Хочу спросить, почему между брёвен не стелиш мох, или утеплитель?

is that the Overlander!? what color dark brown? I like the shoe in the video! could you give me more details?

Canadians buy bad boots because they need the CSA green patch and no good boots have that

My Overlanders arrived 9 months ago. Took them straight to the Ozarks for a week of bow-hunting. I was walking around without discomfort after about an hour. Throughout the week they got better and better (accidentally left them in the rain one night, but they seemed fine the next day - just wet). I was on Nick’s website thinking of ordering a second pair, but saw they had a pair of Builder Pros in my size ready to ship (wait six months for another pair of Overlanders or take my chances with the Builder Pros?). Bought the BPs - they arrived in a week. Different animal regarding break-in - believe the hype. I’ve had them for about a month and am still not quite there, but much like the OLs, they’re only getting better. I’ll never go back to synthetic fiber when it comes to boots.

Are these good year welted?

yes the Nicks use all leather only man made stuff is eyelids and speed hooks and rubber soles insole is leather PNW are the best boots period

“These are my homies” 😂

NEWS FLASH. Boots / shoes made with synthetic materials will make your feet hot as opposed to footwear made with natural materials ! Just a synthetic inner sole will make your feet hotter.

Went to order a pair then saw there was a 9 month lead time. They may be great, but they lead time is ridiculous.

Am I missing something with the slipper comparison? Everyone says they end up feeling like slippers. First of all they weigh 6 lbs, second they're super thick and super tall. It's the opposite of a slipper from what I can tell. My nicks feel good for an extreme ultra heavy work boot, but when I take them off and put slippers on....it feels nice.

Their customer service has gone downhill - MAJORLY! They've gotten too big for their britches. I wanted custom work done on my smoke jumpers when I got them resoled. I wanted a patch on the upper where I was wearing a hole in the leather by leaning it against a gizzmo in my work truck. The guy just looked at me and said "Yeah, we wont do that". I asked why and he just gave me some canned answer to dismiss the issue. I said I bet if I was bucking Billy Ray you'd do it for me. He said, "Yeah, probably"! It took 5 weeks for a resole, VERY unreasonable! With that experience I'm torn on them as a company because they are the best boots and very comfortable!

I was thinking about Nicks boots for a while but now I’m convinced that I won’t buy them. They are so expensive and,breaking in half? I was not expecting that. For all of you who have these- my best wishes and happy days. Over 😂😂

I'm a Whites guy ...

Franks is better, and more cost effective

why are you dressed like that

What a tedious video.

That 64 leather is really cool, I ordered a pair of the 64 brown when they first released that leather and I had the same experience, really comfortable right outta the box. Had a couple hot spots for a couple weeks but they’re total slippers now, 8 months later. Your absolutely right tho, 90% of people give me the same response when I tell them the price, but in 2/3 years they’ve already spent that same amount and my boots will still be getting better with age ;)