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OldSaw
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I think you will be pleased with a pair of boots that actually fit correctly.
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I think you will be pleased with a pair of boots that actually fit correctly.
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End of week three of full time work in these beauties.
Here they are, oiled last weekend, fresh off the truck, and still dirty.
Here they are, oiled last weekend, fresh off the truck, and still dirty.
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Had a near ankle twisting moment today, but was spared the agony by my sturdy 10” Nicks boots.
I stepped down from the higher section of lumber to the lower and there was a gap in the boards that I couldn’t see due to being covered by the tarp. I stepped on it just right to have twisted my ankle had it not been for the snug fit of the Nicks boots.
I stepped down from the higher section of lumber to the lower and there was a gap in the boards that I couldn’t see due to being covered by the tarp. I stepped on it just right to have twisted my ankle had it not been for the snug fit of the Nicks boots.
Wow. Your new boots have just paid for themselves!
True that. Worth twice the price for that alone.
Even for dress casual boots I will be purchasing minimum 8" height.
The height of my 8" Nicks Rangers along with the heavier leather weight provide much better ankle support than the 6" boots I used to wear.
My next pair will be dressier dut I am going 10".
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The height of my 8" Nicks Rangers along with the heavier leather weight provide much better ankle support than the 6" boots I used to wear.
My next pair will be dressier dut I am going 10".
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Maybe I can use safety as a justification to the War Department as to why I need, NEED such nice boots.....
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Definitely glad I went with the 10” boot. The last time I sprained my ankle was about 15 years ago and I think I was wearing 6” boots which offer practically zero ankle support. In addition to twisting or spraining there is the compounded factor of doing it 11-13 feet off the ground. A fall from that height could kill or paralyze.
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If your job requires them, then there you go.
It became easier for me to justify when I decided to be self employed. My income is slightly better and the tax deductions are much better. So for me that $600 pair of boots was only about $400 out of my pocket.
It’s also much more economical for me to be working than laying at home with injuries. So I’m glad I bought them and only wish I had done so sooner.
So how are your feet holding up?
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Feet are doing fine. The boots are doing their job and are mostly broken in now.
Excellent
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Very nice.
As far as I can tell the Whites and Nicks are very similar. I can’t even remember anymore how I decided to go with the Nicks. It might have had something to do with Wranglerstar video reviews.
Given your good experience with Nick's, I might go that direction next time. The problem, of course, is that I know that my three pair of White's will outlive me (note the cane in the photo), so it's hard to justify another pair of boots. On the other hand, I've got enough shaving gear to last me for 50 years, yet I keep buying more...
Keep buying. It drives my wife nuts, and will give my son something to complain about when I'm gone! Beautiful boots, by the way.
I just bought my first cane. Made from black gum, or so the vendor in Tennessee told me. It's raw, needs to have a finish applied, but fits my hand like a glove! Can't believe how much more stable I feel.
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I don’t normally walk very far in my work boots. However, tonight I decided to walk to a restaurant for dinner and then walked back to the truck. Round trip probably just over a half mile. Not very long, I know, but it was a chance to walk on multiple terrains.
Started on gravel and asphalt, then grass, more asphalt, railroad tracks, ditch/creek crossing on rocks, pallets, and old railroad ties, back on grass, and even more asphalt, then reverse. It was a nice little trek and the boots were very much up to the task.
Started on gravel and asphalt, then grass, more asphalt, railroad tracks, ditch/creek crossing on rocks, pallets, and old railroad ties, back on grass, and even more asphalt, then reverse. It was a nice little trek and the boots were very much up to the task.
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Another work week draws to a close and the only cleaning was with compressed air and a small whisk broom. I suppose I should give them a light scrubbing and perhaps a little oil.
They’re getting to the point where I don’t want to take them off once they are on. Still not fully broken in, but I felt comfortable going up on the roof today to blow it off and clean out the gutters.
I’m already craving a second pair so I can switch off every other day.
They’re getting to the point where I don’t want to take them off once they are on. Still not fully broken in, but I felt comfortable going up on the roof today to blow it off and clean out the gutters.
I’m already craving a second pair so I can switch off every other day.
It's a different level of addiction. At ~$600/pop somewhat dangerous.
I wish I went this route when I was younger, I would have several pairs of very nice boots that have been re-soled and re-crafted several times. All at similar or lower cost than the number of Timberlands, Danners, etc I've owned over the years.
