Leather Goods: Insoles [Reddit Wiki]

Delta Arch Insoles
Full Delta Arch Insoles
Upgrade any pair of boots with a leather insole that will form to the shape of your foot over time. The insoles are made with a full grain leather foot bed and a built-in vegetable tanned arch piece. The natural, breathable leather will avoid odors often associated with synthetic materials.
The arch support from our Delta Arch insoles feels similar to our 55 Classic Arch; so if you are looking for that arch support in a boot not made on a high arch last, this insole will get you closer to that feel.
The full-length insert raises your heel a bit and fills volume along your entire foot.
- Trim to fit.
Half Delta Arch Insoles
Upgrade any pair of boots with a leather insole that will form to the shape of your foot over time. The insoles are made from natural vegetable tanned leather forming arch piece. The natural, breathable leather will avoid odors often associated with synthetic materials.
The arch support from our Delta Arch insoles feels similar to our 55 Classic Arch; so if you are looking for that arch support in a boot not made on a high arch last, this insole will get you closer to that feel.
The half-length insert raises your heel a bit and fills volume along your entire foot without changing the fit in the boots toe box. These insoles work with most other footwear without taking up too much volume.


Premium Full 100% Veg Tan Delta Arch Insoles
Just like our standard Delta Arch insoles, our Premium Veg Tan insoles for boots compress and form to your foot creating personalized support with extended wear. The breathable leather will avoid odors often associated with synthetic materials. The more natural tanning process of veg tan molds incredibly well to your foot along with being a great option for anyone allergic to chromium.
The support from the built-in vegetable tanned arch piece feels similar to our 55 Classic Arch; so if you are looking for that arch support in a boot without a high arch last, this insole will get you closer to that feel.
The full-length version will fill more volume in your entire boot.
- 100% Veg-Tan Leather
- Trim to fit.
Premium Half 100% Veg Tan Delta Arch Insoles
Just like our standard Delta Arch insoles, our Premium Veg Tan insoles compress and form to your foot creating personalized support with extended wear. The breathable leather is less likely to develop odors often associated with synthetic materials. The more natural tanning process of veg tan molds incredibly well to your foot along with being a great option for anyone allergic to chromium.
The support from the built-in vegetable tanned arch piece feels similar to our 55 Classic Arch; so if you are looking for that arch support in a boot without a high arch last, this insole will get you closer to that feel.
The half-length version is less bulky taking up less space in your boot and leaving more toe room.
- 100% Veg-Tan Leather


Insulated Insoles
Polar Thin Insulated Leather Insoles
Polar Thin Insulated Leather Insoles are designed to keep your feet warm and comfortable in cold conditions. Adding a thin layer of Polar Thin insulation pressed between two layers of premium leather along your entire footbed creates an additional cold barrier to your favorite pair of boots. Our insulated insoles for work boots provide durability, cushioning, and warmth while retaining the natural breathability of leather.
These removable insoles are the perfect addition to your boots to provide all-day warmth and performance extending the season of perfect boot weather.
- Made from 2-3oz gusset material.


Leather Insoles
Standard
Upgrade your comfort with a more custom feel using our standard leather insole. Crafted for durability, these insoles will mold to your foot providing extra support and cushion in your pair of Nicks or any other shoe or boot.
Each pair is cut from full-grain hides, embracing the natural variations that makes every insole unique. Practical, reliable, and built to last, these insoles are a perfect blend of function and craftsmanship.
- Made from 6-8oz full-grain leather
- Trim to fit for a personalized feel in standard and sprung toe shape
- Color of insole will depend on leather inventory
Thick
Being made from the same full-grain leather we use for our work belts, our thick leather insoles will be able to take whatever you throw at them. Each pair embraces the natural variations of a particular hide for a unique yet functional addition to any boot even before they mold to your feet.
Thick leather insoles are ideal if your boots are feeling a bit loose or if you have differently sized feet and need to fill extra space; more space than our standard leather insoles will fill. They are also perfect for anyone who sized up boots for thick socks in Winter but want to wear thinner socks in the Summer without losing a snug fit.
- Made from 10-12oz full-grain leather
- Trim to fit for a personalized feel in standard and sprung toe shape
- Color of insole will depend on leather inventory


Veg Tan
Just like our standard insoles, our 100% Veg Tan insoles compress and form to your foot creating personalized support with extended wear. Made from 6-7oz Wickett & Craig Russet Skirting leather, these are built to last and retain leather’s breathability avoiding odors often associated with synthetic materials. The more natural tanning process of veg tan molds incredibly well to your foot offering a stiff leather holding the shape of your foot to slide into along with being a great option for anyone allergic to chromium.
Plus, they feature our new insole stamp—not a huge deal, but if you’re a leather nerd like us, you’ll appreciate the details.
- Made from 6-7oz veg tan leather
- Trim to fit for a personalized feel in standard and sprung toe shape
- Color of insole will depend on leather inventory


Third Party Insoles
Spenco RX Comfort
Spenco insoles provide lightweight, heel-to-toe cushioning providing shock absorption and adding extra comfort to our Nicks products. A low friction top cloth with four-way stretch helps prevent blisters while its Silpure antimicrobial material controls odor. These insoles fit in any shoe or boot and can be worn layered over our Delta Arch or custom orthotics if the boot has the space.
- Trim to fit, place in boot with green side up
- May be hand washed in warm water and air dried
- 85% Neoprene, 15% Polyester


Extras
YouTube | Polarthin 101 (January 2, 2025)
YouTube | Top of the Line Arch Support in ANY Footwear! (January 23, 2024)
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