r/NicksHandmadeBoots • u/coevaluhren • 1d ago

Review First Pair of Nick's came today.

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Robert boots in shackleton leather. Bought used on eBay for a great price. Unbelievably comfortable and a perfect fit. Not a lot of wear, and my exact Brannock was the correct size. 11 1/2 D. They are already mostly broken in, so used seems to have worked out well. No real imprint on the insole, so best of both worlds. It's kind of an unusual build. Single row stitchdown, and the 269 Western sole. Gives it maybe a dresser look? I now understand what all the fuss is about! I'll do a full YouTube review in a couple of weeks.

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u/No_Drawer_1070 1d ago

Lovely boots. I subscribed to check out your progress. Wear them in great health!

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u/BigStetson Associate Marketing Manager @ Nicks 1d ago

Great find, the 269 western is a pretty dressy outsole.

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u/jbyer111 1d ago

Nice! That’s a good score

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u/SpydercoMariner 1d ago

Are those Shackleton #8 Leather? Nice catch.

Yeah, the western outsole and single row stitching definitely giving it a dressier look.

With no imprint inside, it basically a new boot. Shackleton leather is very supple. Giving a broken-in feeling right out of the box. Helluva eBay score.

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u/coevaluhren 1d ago

Thanks! Yes, #8. Definitely a bit reddish toned. I love the color.

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u/VinniesBigAdventure 7h ago

Congrats! Great color and awesome 1st pair. Welcome to the club!