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  • Are Merino Wool Socks Worth It?

    Are Merino Wool Socks Worth It?

    Are Merio Wool Socks Worth It? Are merino wool socks worth it? That kind of depends on the application and the boot socks in question. If you mean standard socks for everyday...

  • Leather Grain Explained

    Leather Grain Explained

    Wondering what leather grain is and why it matters? And why boot companies seem to charge more for it, right? Whether it's worth it at all? Great things to wonder!...

  • What Are Caulk Boots?

    What Are Caulk Boots?

    Caulk boots are a style of sole normally preferred and worn by arborealists, including tree service workers as well as loggers. They turn work boots into specialty footwear, so they...

  • What Are ASTM Boots Ratings?

    What Are ASTM Boots Ratings?

    People who work in certain trades may be required by law or by employer policy to purchase and wear ASTM boots as a condition of their employment. In such cases,...

  • Anatomy Of Fire Boots

    Anatomy Of Fire Boots

    What goes into a pair of Nick's fire boots? Time, effort, skill, dedication, and decades of knowledge of boot craft of course...but what about the materials? What sort of stuff...

  • Can I Trust Used Work Boots?

    Can I Trust Used Work Boots?

    There are a few brands of work boots that are known to be excellent and tend to stay that way for the long haul. This leads to a number of...

  • Tactical Fire Boot vs Leather Firefighter Boots?

    Tactical Fire Boot vs Leather Firefighter Boots?

    Some people prize flexibility, which is why some people mull getting tactical fire boots or leather firefighter boots. This isn't the only sector of the footwear industry where this is...

  • What Are Lineman Boots?

    What Are Lineman Boots?

    Lineman boots are a special type of working footwear for people who do specific jobs. Obviously, lineman - people who work with power lines, phone cables and so on -...

  • How Tall Should My Work Boots Be?

    How Tall Should My Work Boots Be?

    How Tall Should Workboots Be   Boots have changed a lot in make and appearance throughout history, but their basic function has remained the same: to provide protection from the...

  • What Are Made to Order Boots?

    What Are Made to Order Boots?

    What are Custom Made to Order Work Boots? When buying handmade boots, you might assume that they are all made to order. At Nicks, however, we distinguish between the boots we’ve...

  • What Are Station Boots?

    What Are Station Boots?

    There are multiple types of firefighting boots, and station boots are one of the most popular. In fact, they're a vital piece of equipment for many firefighters.  Some even go so far as...