NBD. Nicks x Heat Straps UpperDucker just landed and, most importantly, passed the fit check.
First impression? Rugged beauty. All the components of this build come together like a work of art.
Really digging the balance here too — heavy-duty without looking overly bulky.
Mostly grabbed this pair because I was curious about the leather. This is my first time seeing British Tan Chromexcel in person and it’s a really interesting shade. Feels like it sits somewhere between Brown CXL and Olive CXL depending on the lighting.
Took almost a year to make it to my doorstep, but the Aspen Acorn MTO finally arrived.
Overall first impression is pretty positive. The left vamp got a little chewed up during transport. Wah wah. Could’ve been worse, I suppose.
Definitely not the most substantial leather I own, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Curious to see how it breaks in and develops over time.
This is also my first experience with the 11067 last. Based on the initial fit test, I think I’m going to like it quite a bit.
Just snagged this RTS Nicks x Heat Straps UpperDucker collab. Been wanting to try out canvas uppers for awhile. Curious to see how they wear compared to all my leather builds.
Who’s got these, and what are your thoughts on the long-term wear and break-in?
Interestingly, I never received any order status updates on this pair beyond the notification that the leather had arrived. Checked the order today and apparently UPS got it a couple days ago and it’s already on the way. 🤔
Good surprise.
Ordered these last June.
Looking for some input on a fit issue I haven’t run into before.
Picked up a pair of Nicks moc toe wedge sole boots (HNW last, 8.5E – my standard Nicks size). I own several other Nicks builds across different lasts and they’ve all fit great, but this one is different.
I’m getting noticeable pressure on the back of my heel—almost like I’m standing on the heel cup. If I slide my foot forward slightly, it relieves the pressure, but that’s not where my heel naturally sits when walking or standing.
For context:
Fit in the forefoot and instep feels normal / correct
No excessive heel slip
This is my first wedge sole moc toe from Nicks
Curious if this could be:
something specific to the wedge sole geometry
heel counter shape / placement
break-in related
or just a mismatch with my foot
Has anyone experienced something similar with Nicks (especially wedge sole builds)?
Got the in production email today! I went back and forth on this build for awhile. But they kept bringing it back until they got me. 🤷♂️🤣
Snagged these—Nicks x Division Road collab in Horween Light Grey Cypress on a whim.
Concrete Workman Moc on the HNW last with the Nicks Christy sole. The leather has a ton of depth in person—grey, but far from flat. Sort of warm and cool at the same time.
Build is exactly what you’d expect from Nicks.
Excited to see how these wear—Cypress leather loves to take a beating.
I’ve got a Viberg Stitchdown N1 Boot Natural Marine Field Shoe 8.5E on 2040 Last that is currently up for auction on eBay if anyone is interested. Worn 1x. Current bid $635. 🍻 (selling these because I recently picked up the washed brown waxed flesh version).
A custom Original 350 Cutter in C.F. Stead Tobacco Waxy Commander that landed a few weeks back. Had to go with larger quarters to better accommodate my instep, and the fit turned out great. Definitely worth the wait.
I wonder if this more costly “work” boot qualifies for loyalty discount? That price is pretty much their previously established price point prior to the big change up, so I would hope so.