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I have had three defective pairs of the 411 traction Treads they developed the worst squeak in between the midsole and I was so mad. Luckily Red Wing honored them but after the second time they started getting an attitude with me

The Patriot could technically be rebuilt but they won’t do it, mainly because the price of a rebuilt is very close to the price of the boot.

The difference in the stitching for the Patriot is that they omit the McKay stitching which is the inner stitching on the sole. The McKay stitching is done standard on their other models. For comparison Nicks Boots has omitted the McKay stitching on all their models as a standard.

Def do a side by side of the Franks Patriot and Nicks BuilderPro

Es una réplica del Rolex Submariner.😊

Aunque su bisel unidireccional es un poco duro.

Yo lo tengo, esta muy bonito y de buena calidad en materiales.

I have a pair super comfy and durable

Let’s just look at it. Look at it. For a minute just look at it

I own the patriots and the type One commanders and you’ll notice that the type one Commanders and the Nicks builder pros have a 1 inch thick sole, Whereas the patriots are 3/8 thick which also makes a difference in break in. I agree I wish Nick went with a stain-based finish instead of the water base, but they feel that it keeps it easier from ruining carpet and other things. Lincoln wax has a good black stain for boots that isn’t water-based. You’re right about them using from different areas of the hide. So with the patriots some pairs you might see scars or other imperfections from the cow But the commanders will be the higher end of hide and still be the same thickness

It cuts ziptie? Amazing! Why don't you try it on bolt since it's called a boltcutter.

If your Commander convo was about using the 1977 last (the #4 toe) then going down a half size makes total sense.

Little history and family Franks brother started Nicks hand made boots in 1964 they are brothers so Franks is keeping it old school

I hear Frank's uses thicker leather than the Nick's, so does it seem like a significant difference apart from the sizing issue? Casts for sure, but break in after 8 months should be about done, right?

You could get the honey sole instead of wedge style.

How are the insides how is the insole? Do they have cushion throughout? Are they hard to take off being so high up and does heel get caught?

I just got that in the mail and it don’t cut 5/16 hex head sheet metal screws!!

Great review guy. love my redwing shoes. Like the green laces lol

And it... will kill (in forged in fire voice). Love Knipex 👍👍👍👍👍

Would be good for cutting hooks. Nice

I love it when Amazon screws up. Nice score buddy. You should have bought a bunch !....😁

I’m curious if anyone has any issues with shock absorption with these boots on hard surfaces?

You work retail? Those boots look like you work on a dirt road

If made by Knipex, you will pay higher prices, but it is worth every cent.

As for crimping ferrules and sleeves, on wire rope, buy a real swager, like an Arm Sangyo. People are risking their lives with those uncalibrated crimps.

I've got a pair of an earlier version of these. Plain red handles. Missing the rotary locking mechanism. They're small and very handy. Diagonal cutters work fine on zip ties. Felco C7 or Knipex wire rope cutters both work way better on wire rope. The $13 Felco clones also work and are much less painful to lose.

How much did the leather loosen up? I just bought mine and they’re snug but i dont know if i should go a half size down.

5:00 look up military lacing techniques. You'll find a way to eliminate the pinching.

How do you get the rough out? Looks like they only have smooth leather now.

it if it lasts you at least 3 years i say it’s worth every penny. that’s like $20/mo for 36month. the longer the last just shines it’s value

They still look great. Clean them and they will look good as new

You should hear your self really. Man up!

For 14 months hard use they look very good. I am waiting for my robert I’ve ordered 9 weeks ago.You are saying that your Red wings are width D and Builders are F. I was thinking that RW and Nicks are fitting similar.

Looks good

Even if you don’t have a reason to get one get it anyway you will not regret it

Would you just look at it!

I used to use the Iron Laces too until I realized the wear they will put on my eyelets. I found fatter leather laces that won't stretch so easily and I like those a lot better. Idk, maybe it isn't something to worry about or maybe you personally don't mind/care but I found I just prefer the leather laces over anything. Just gotta get some fatties. Also they look better than anything else and they stay tied, so there's that.

I want to be the one the scuffs up my boots. Come on Franks, a couple of plastic bags cost almost NOTHING.

About a year later, you still wearin em? Are you still enjoying? I'm about a month in on my Builder Pro's and I did the same as you, jumped right in wearing them for the first time during a 12 hour shift, that shit sucked but it was well worth it looking back.

mmm i dont condition my boots untill first half a year i just accept a bit of sorenesstbh tho for 350 the boot is alot better than anything else for the price ever seen a thursday boot made in america? now thats what u call trash quality and poorly made haha

Extremely good video thanks

Nice kicks! Try some Fiebings edge dressing on that midsole if you want to keep them blacked out.

I have the same problems that you I have really high instep and it just takes time to break in and 50/50 HO2 and 70 rubbing alcohol and time heat inside the leather stretch time

Consider the caustic chemicals that wet grass probably had in it. They spray with nasty stuff sometimes..nice boots

Did you mention goat heads?

Just think if you actually wanted to take care of them

The hot spots that you get, you should use the 50/50 solution and spray on those spots before you oil them. I have both th T1 and the Patriots the T1 took 2 months to break in and maybe a week for the patriots. Thanks for the video.

I ordered the full rough out. How do you think it's different having the upper smooth like that?

Can’t beat a pair of Nicks

Doesn't sound like you're letting them rest a day between wears. Could be why.