Boots Arrived and Could Use some Advice
I just got my boots last night, but think I goofed a bit when I ordered them and could use some advice from all you Nick's pros.
I own a collision shop and wanted a pair Chelsea boots that look good and would hold up to the shop environment. I've been wearing Cole Hans and Timberlands but they last me 1-2 years max. After doing some research it seemed the general consensus is Nick's is the best so I decided to take the plunge.
As a newbie, I found the ordering process to be a bit overwhelming with all the options, not to mention the time to ship would have meant I need to buy another set of Cole Hans to hold me over until they get made / shipped. That meant I was super excited when I saw the exact boot I wanted in-stock, in my size.... except I didn't realize it was a C width.
They arrived and I can say that these things are BEAUTIFUL and feel like something that will wear in not wear out. They look fantastic and feel very comfortable, except they are a smidge narrow (this is the point I learned what C meant and that I ordered that instead of standard D).
Now I'm deciding whether to keep this and hope the leather will stretch out a bit as I wear it or send it back and order the same boot in a D width and play the waiting game. In a thinner sock it feels almost fine, but if I put a heavier sock on it's a bit snug. So what's your opinions? Order the D’s and wait.... or rock these and let the leather do its thing.
ETA: they’re not tight everywhere, only around the balls of my feet. Sorry, I can’t figure out how to add a photo.