BuilderPro™ Safety Toe Made-To-Order

Buy with Confidence: Purchasing a pair of handmade boots can be a little nerve-racking. At Nicks, it doesn't need to be. We will return and exchange your boots if you are concerned about the size. Boots must be in new condition to qualify.

Our boots fit pretty true to size and the Brannock Device. For those who like less toe box room, consider going down 1/2 size. Choose "build to the size I select" if you wear the same size in all footwear, your feet are fairly "normal", and you are willing to assume some risk if the boots don't fit perfectly. Choose "send me a try on pair of boots" if your feet are difficult to fit and you don't have success with off-the-shelf sizing. The Try on process can take 8 weeks before you get your try on pair. The fee covers the round trip shipping of the try on boots. For more information about sizing options visit https://nicksboots.com/resources/sizing-guide/

Our boots typically run a 1/2 shorter than your sitting Brannock measurement. Sole Sizing: Please note that although we carry a vase array of sole sizes, in some cases, the standard sole option that comes on your boot may not be available for your size foot size. This normally applies to very small feet and very wide feet. We may ask you to change the sole style due to the sole manufacture's sizing limitation. Soles that fit most sizes: V-Bar, Lug soles, 2021 Crepe Soles and sizing that don't: 430-mini, sizes 6 and shorter, 12 and longer, and wider than EE. No returns or exchanges will be permitted Made-to-Order boots. A 15% restocking fee will apply for standard configuration boot returns.

Nicks utilizes a alphabetical size scale. AA is the narrowest and FFFF is the widest. D is the most common width. E is the next most common width. Sole Sizing: Please note that although we carry a vase array of sole sizes, in some cases, the standard sole option that comes on your boot may not be available for your size foot size. This normally applies to very small feet and very wide feet. We may ask you to change the sole style due to the sole manufacture's sizing limitation. Soles that fit most sizes: V-Bar, Lug soles, 2021 Crepe Soles and sizing that don't: 430-mini, sizes 6 and shorter, 12 and longer, and wider than EE. No returns or exchanges will be permitted Made-to-Order boots. A 15% restocking fee will apply for standard configuration boot returns.

55 - Medium Arch/#3 Toe: Excellent for those wanting good arch support and the ankle stability which is comes from being able to dig the heels into the ground. A safety toe can be added to this last (see our safety series boots). Same last used in our Ranger, Robert, Forester, Steel/Comp Toe boots). FT - Moderate Arch/#3 Toe: Low heel and lower arch for flatter feet that don't need arch support and either don't like logger heels or the logger heel interferes with work equipment. A safety toe can be added to this last (see our safety series boots). Same last used in our Traveler, Falcon, Fire Trooper, and other moderate arch boots.

Measured from top of mid-sole. 10'' - Highly recommend. Most common height for Nicks work boots. 12'' - Adds a little extra support and protection. No significant advantage over 10''. 14'' - Uncommon. Hits right at the calf. 16'' - Really only for climbers. 14'' and 16'' required a hand-cut upper.

Select "No" if you are not a climber. Select "Yes" only if you climb and experience excessive rubbing on trees or poles.

Stitched-through Thick: better sole flexibility; sole-stitching all the way through the outsole to prevent delamination; lighter weight; 3/4'' thick sole stack. (Legacy models built this way: Ridgeline, Fire Trooper, Forester, "Contenders") Non-stitched-through Thicker: better insulation from heat, cold, and rocks; out-sole is only glued and screwed--not stitched through; boots may be more difficult to break-in; 1'' thick sole stack. More prone to delamination around the edges of the sole. This is how our traditional Hotshot and BuilderPro boots have been made.

Select "yes" for work boots only if you really use your toe as a tool (i.e. resting or lifting items with your toe. Toe box comfort is reduces with toe caps as the leather doesn't stretch much. Keep in mind that our leather is nearly 2-3 times thicker than mass-produced work boots. Just because you are wearing through your non-Nicks boots, doesn't mean you will ours.

Steel: Conducts heat and cold, but is less intrusive in the toe box compared to composite. More "natural" toe profile. Composite: Conducts heat and cold less, but more intrusive in the toe box due to thickness. More "bulbous" toe profile. Because it is more bulbous, it tends to push the leather away from the ball the foot.

Select "yes" only if you are on spikes/gaffs most of the day. Lineman shanks are only for those who are climbing most of the day.

V100 Lug: Recommended. Best sole for general purpose work. Tried-and-true compound has been in use by most of our boots for over 50 year. V100 Lug Honey: Same tread as the V100 Lug but much softer. Great for those standing on hard surfaces all day long as it provides a little "cushion". Wears 30% faster than the V100 Lug. V100 Lug RedX: Same as the V100 Lug but with "self extinguishing burn" and "oil resistant" properties. Default sole for all NFPA approved boots and ASTM (safety toe) certified boots.

Black - Hides all the sins. Most common for black boots. Brown - Most common for brown boots. Natural - The most natural look. Default for light duty/dress casual boot. A inexpensive way to give a darker work boot some flare/color contrast. Default ink for Honey Vibram and leather soles.

Some parts of the leather hide are not optimal for boots. We make matching leather goods from these parts of the hide and solid brass hardware. Add a key clip, catch all, and drink sleeve to your boot order! Assembly required.

Lead-times vary based on purchasing method. Most STOCK Configuration, 6-week ship boots are completed in 6 weeks. Most boots that are not stocked and need to be built take anywhere from 16-20 weeks based on fitting methods: build to my existing size, fit kit only, fit kit and try on process, and I am choosing my size.