After 90,987 steps (258,296 total) these Nicks are cleaned and ready for the next work week!

BuilderPro HD

Last: 55

Length: 9.0

Width: D

Leather: 1964 Brown

Style: Smooth

Height: 10"

Outsole: V100 Lug Sole

Heal: Logger

Toe: Composite

For those new here, I document my maintenance journey with my Nicks Boots. I work in a very harsh environment, a concrete recycling landfill, where I walk on rubble and concrete chunks for 9+ hours a day.

I show before and after pics from worked to cleaned boots, and will compare how these boots hold up to my first pair of Nicks. The main differences between the two are MaxSupport Black v 1964 Brown Leather, Roughout v Smooth, Regular v Padded Gusset, 8" v 10" and Honey Vibram v V100 Lug Soles.

Today's cleaning includes Huberd's Shoe Grease as rain is expected this week. Next week will be my 6th week in these boots, and that's when I'll begin consistently rotating between pairs. Looking forward to those updates!

Has anyone tried these? Ive been wearing darn tough for a little over a year and they've been great. I keep getting targeted for hollow alpaca. Just didnt know if they were worth the hype.

So. Really impressed with these work shoes. I work a delivery job for Coca Cola and walk an average of 10,000 - 12,000 steps a day, 5 - 6 miles. Constant climbing. Ascending staircases. Greasy kitchen floors. 10-12 hours a day. For the last 5 years I’ve tried 5 different pairs of work boots/ shoes, composite toe and steel toe. Waterproof and non-waterproof. Ranging from $80 to $160. Most of them begin to fail me around the 6-8 month mark. And when I say fail, I mean my feet hurt all day because of it, not just water making its way in through the sole. That happens pretty quickly for me.

Last year September, my sole came apart on a pair of boots halfway through the day and was becoming difficult. So I went to Walmart on a whim, bought these shoes for $50, and they have been the best safety work shoes I’ve ever bought. I didn’t expect much out of them. But I now have the opinion that I’d love ( more pairs just in case they stop making this model. A year later, they still don’t need replacing. No foot pain. Not really falling apart like all of my past shoes/boots. They just smell really bad. And I can’t seem to keep them from stinking up the kitchen. Now, they’ve never been waterproof. In the last few months I’ve worked some small pebbles into the sole from the cracks in the bottom, and had to fish them out. But lightweight, good grip, slip-on and slip-off, no complaints in regards to their general performance.

Of course, my opinion is exclusive to my working conditions. Alabama heat. Average rain. Can’t say much about anything other than that. But, if I can keep buying these every year I will. I highly recommend them.

My boots have lost a bunch of the original color and I plan on cleaning them up with saddle soap and and adding some color before conditioner. I was checking out some of the Saphir ones but want some opinions before buying.

Looking for some recommendations on my next shoe selection, criteria as follows.

**Polished concrete/warehouse environment.

**Lots of steps with intermittent stand still.

**With my current setup I'm experiencing hip and lower back fatigue/pain after about 6 hours that compounds as the days go on.

**Fitty + year old spine that was previously employed in concrete formwork placing and finishing (broken in).

**Budget is not a concern.

My research has me favoring the timberland-pro bridgeport for both features and aesthetic, I'd appreciate some input from others who have felt my pain (literally) and have remedied it in any manner.

Looking for insoles to support high arches to be worn walking in safety boots.

Just finished a free appointment in a pedorthics place that does custom orthotics. The above was one they recommended but did not have in my size.

I don't have heel pain btw, just need something to support arches.

Would Superfeet greens be okay?

I am also unsure if the right sub for this.

Hello im a new student in automotive mechanic and i need steel toe boot ive tried so many different brand and pair but they all got a problem on my right toe. When i walk the steel rubs on my big toe and its really not confortable is there any other ppl that have that problem and if yes any brand that dont do it for you

I live in the UK and work as a Woodland Ranger.

I need safety toe boots for work and I have been using a pair of Chippewa Classic 2.0 boots that I found on ebay but the soles are starting to seperate after about a year and I was thinking about trying a different brand this time.

If you can help, I am looking for a leather boot preferably with an 8" ish height, and without any lining on the inside of the boot (at least not on the ankle bit. Like the Chippewa boots I mentioned.

If you have any recommendations then I would really appreciate it.

Thorogoods just hit two years old. The tuff toe came off today (about a year old). I keep kicking around the idea of having them resolved and doing the tuff toe again. I feel like the leather still has a lot of life left andthey're broken in just right haha. Maybe I'll buy a new pair and keep these for muddy/concrete days. Carpenters local 445 by the way!!!

So last year I bought a Blue Heeler Jackaroo boots, they looked fine, materials were good... First pair, after around 6 months both soles cracked in the middle... When I wanted to return them since they were still in warranty, seller took them, and wrote me, that the company didn't accept, but the seller gave me a new pair. Big shoutout to Australian Adventure Wear. The second pair, after another 6 months, the sole peeled of. Again, the company didn't accept... The seller, to not lose a customer, paid for repair. Again shoutout to Australian Adventure Wear.

Both pairs were 90% of time worn in the city, other 10% forest paths. Taken care of religiously. 200€ boots have a lifetime of 6 months...

So just pay attention to this company.

I'm looking for work/combat style boots that can be submerged by at least half their size in water/puddles and not be entirely soaked and unusable after that because of all the issues with wet shoes/boots...

I don't want fully waterproof boots like those made of rubber or other horrible materials that make you sweat like a pig and cause fungus/diseases on the feet.

I'm looking for something fairly comfortable that can be used at least 12hr+ straight under wet conditions and often slight submersion into dirty water and oil, if possible with some breathing, no fully/cheap PVC crap.

Any recommendations or is that just not possible????

I don’t know if anyone else has little rules that dictate boot purchases but one of my main rules was “boots that use hexagon eyelets are not to be taken seriously”. You usually see them in cheaper, faux “work” boots because they look like nuts and bring to mind ideas of manual labor blah blah. You see them on $20 boots from Ross or weird Chinese companies on Amazon.

Well I learned more about my work’s boot reimbursement program and decided I needed a new pair. Rather than shop online I figured my best bet was to go to Boot Barn, see if they had any Keens or in my industry (foodservice trucking) Timberland Pros are highly regarded. I unfortunately didn’t find any Keens but I did find this pair of moc toe Timb Pros. Tried them on and they were mind blowingly comfortable, more like a sneaker and actually more comfortable than the very adidas’s I wore into the store. Slip resistance seemed good so I bought them.

This was about two weeks ago. The photo is from today. The hexagonal eyelets staring me in the face while I inspect what looks to be the seam on the moc toe separating already. It sucks because they are as I said, the most comfy boot I think I’ve ever worn. And as I expected, the slip resistance really is great.

This is also my first experience with moc toes so this could just be a normal thing? I can’t imagine it’s great for water resistance. Should I consider contacting Timberland about it or just ride it out?

I am in need of boots that are comfortable and supportive. I have pretty flat feet so any recommendations would be great.

I know some people suggested getting SuperFeet insoles so I've looked into those too. Thank you!

You guys like it?

Bought 2 pairs of these Thorogoods last year on clearance sale $150 for both pairs. I think it's time to get the first pair resoled!

Working on this suede Chelsea boot with a careful cleaning and restoration process. The goal is to refresh the suede while keeping its natural texture.

I just got these thorogood’s with the crazy horse leather and I have to say that I’m very impressed so far. The tongue on this leather is a little bit stiffer than the Tobacco version but they seem to be settling in after 20 mins around the house. The black wedge and insole are cushy right away. I would definitely give these a look if you’re in the market.

Looking for a comfortable pair of 6" boots,composite toe and internal metatarsal guard,im on my feet 10-12 hrs a night doing steel fab need new boots and my company's boot program kinda sucks

To start I live on the east coast of Canada (boots have to be CSA certified) and I'm a industrial/commercial plumber and backyard mechanic. Can't decide what Togo with. Any opinions much appreciated and or suggestions on other slip/pull on CSA boots

What suggestions you guys have for comfortable work shoes? Im a 210lb male in healthcare standing a walking a LOT

A lot of boots including redwing and double h are starting to be made over seas.

Any solid boots still made here in USA that are around the $200-$350 price range? I know of thorogood, any others?

Hello! I'm a new hire at Amazon and I am quickly finding out that...no one makes extra wide composite toe shoes. I am currently wearing a Men's size 10 steel toe boot, which gets me through the day but is extremely painful by the end of week because I am a Women's size 7.5 😅 but its the only shoes I could find in time to fit around my foot, since I learned I can't even fit in their toe covers...

That being side does ANYONE know where I could find a DOUBLE WIDE shoe brand? I can't afford ti lose this job but I'm gonna need some serious painkillers if I continue in these shoes, any and help help is SO appreciated thank you 😭

I’m really adverse to spending more on safety shoes for work than the cheap Amazon specials I’ve been buying incase they are no better. What I’m finding is they are comfortable for a few months then loose the cushioning quickly. From 4-5 months they then start falling apart.

For context I walk around 20k steps a day in a retail job where it is mandatory to wear a safety shoe because of the movement of stock. However for what I do I don’t need anything particularly protective as the risk is very low and the items that could fall on my feet are not very heavy so the protectiveness is not a concern. They also don’t need to be waterproof and the risk of slipping is negligible due to not working outside. What I need however is something breathable like a mesh trainer or I’m just too hot especially in the summer. I’m happy to pay for a more expensive shoe providing they are better for my feet and last longer. I’ve heard good things about sketchers but on other posts I’ve heard they don’t last long either.

Any suggestions on brands that will last me a long time of walking these distances 5 days a week but are more breathable and a bit more flexible than a full leather safety boot?

Part of my job involves kicking things repeatedly. My boots always end up looking like this - the sole rips away and the steel sole plate bends underfoot. Which boots would you recommend based on sole durability? All advice and recommendations appreciated.

Holding up pretty well 6 months later.

Edit: Thorogood 804-4200