I think that people are missing a pretty important point when they are bashing on Wolverine for these boots in the chat. Price. You can buy at least two pairs of Wolverine 1000 miles (3 if you find a good sale) for the price of one pair of Nick’s boots. OF COURSE the Nick’s boots should be better (and they are). For the price bracket they compete in, I think that the construction and materials on the Wolverine’s are fine. I think that Wolverine should be commended for still building well constructed boots here in the US, rather than selling on name alone.
I live in Rockford Michigan and got my set of 1000 mile boots for half off during Black Friday. They're the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. I agree with this post.
Yeah and make you pay out he nose to get it. $350 for a rebuild? Leather and manhours are expensive but not THAT expensive. I could buy multiple full hides for $300. I'm sure they could sell these boots for two thirds of what they do and still be in the green.
@@benningsniper9516 That's what they are charging you for, I can't request "hey could you just charge me for the materials and not the inflated man hours?'". You absolute moron. It takes roughly $50 of leather for the boot and I've seen how long it takes to make one. I think they are making a killing. Maybe not, I could be wrong. But that's how it looks to me.
Your kidding me. How is it possible for me , buying another pair of boots than Nicks after watching this clip? Love your brand, best wishes from Germany.
Amazing idea and craftsmanship. I just ordered my first ever Nick's boots a few weeks ago and I'm so excited for them to arrive. I love your shoes and I'm grateful for your very helpful RUclips channel 🙏
Badass! I'm a retired union ironworker. If the was still working I would have to get some of Nick's boots. Here in Arizona I'm now a tennis shoe, flip flop, sandal kind of guy. Lol
currently wearing a pair of wolverine 1000 mile boots (the discontinued women’s model). i really like them, but watching y’all make them even better was awesome. my next leather boots will be Nicks, for sure. great video!
Those are some serious upgrades. Even though that stitch down construction is incredibly rugged and utilitarian, if this was my pair of boots, I probably would have kept the welted construction method, just for ease of many future resoles. They look great though. It's always very satisfying to see boots get upgrades when they are recrafted. I'm planning on upgrading my 1000 Mile Boots when the time comes.
Awesome videos from Nicks…! I have a pair of 1000 mile boots but not built like the ones Nicks rebuilt here like the “Rock of Gibraltar”..! Love to watch Nicks skilled, expert artisans work on these boots… These guys and girls are all American bad asses…! Love it! G2… IN
Absolutely love my 1000 miles. First boot that I've ever bought that I can take to a cobbler and they don't tell me it's not worth it or kinda impossible to fix them because of cemented construction nonsense. Great video! Hope to get some Nicks boots someday
I was gonna say at some point you might as well get a new pair but these boots ended up better than new. You couldn't buy those boots new if you wanted to. Great video, there is something satisfying watching true professionals apply there craft.
Excellent and extremely extremely impressive. Masterful Rebuilding to far better boot with all the upgrades. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥳🥳🥳🥳 The should really enjoy them 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
If I could afford Nicks I would love to buy a pair of those….. great video.! lovely neat pair of boots made with proper materials… great idea for a video…
I bought a pair of Red Wings like these. After months of daily use, the sole remained very hard and very stiff. the interior is too hard. These boots are very uncomfortable. the worst investment i have ever made in expensive shoes
@@zrnagle that would depend on the boot. Iron rangers are about 400 in store right now, and there's no leather midsole. If my IRs needed a resole, I would definitely have this done vs buying new boots, and I'd have a better boot than I bought brand new. Now, if you have a ctappy boot like ariat or something, then I don't see the point.
Its roughly the retail cost of a new pair of wolverine 1000 mile boots ($300-$350). To be fair though, the rebuilt Nicks 1000 mile is a far superior product to the stock 1000 mile. Its a bit like comparing a stock car to a NASCAR track vehicle.
Obviously entertaining to watch and I loved seeing all the leatherwork - but these were Goodyear welted and are now a stitchdown construction from what I can see. What led to that decision?
Guess they don't want to retain the fabric gemming, damn thing comes apart. Nick's does a stitchdown constructed on all their boots and they hold up very well. There are positives and negatives to both forms of construction.
That’s awesome. I didn’t know you work on other boots. I would love my iron rangers to fit like my Builder Pros and ND1s. I have to put 8-9 oz vegtan in them just to make them almost fit with super thick socks. The issue is I have a 10.5C. Or 10C in my Nicks. I wonder if your companies skill could somehow make them a bit more narrow or build up the insole or something.
I'm sorry but at the time we do not rebuild boots that are not originally made by Nicks. The boots in the video are an exception that was made for one of our employees... Our lead times are already quite long, and adding other rebuilds would stretch that to crazy lengths
They look great. My only complaint is that Vibram sole will wear down at pretty much the same rate as a normal 1000-mile boot. With converting them to stitch down they're going to be a pain in the rear end to get your local cobbler to resole them again. I would have rather kept the goodyear welted design
😲 "Iconic Rebuilds" will become a serie❓ If so, may I suggest some iconic boots to rebuild : Alden Indy, Trickers Stow, Redwing Iron Ranger, R.M. Williams Gardener...
The Wolverine 1000 Mile is a relatively light weight boot for walking around city streets, offices, residences etc... Nick's boots are heavy weight boots designed for outdoor work and, or, off road hiking. I own both Wolverine 1000 MIle and Nick's Boots and don't consider one "better" than the other.
I recently bought a pair of Urban Drifters. Love your boots!! Any models that might be coming out that are not as rugged. More business casual, navy blue blazer oriented, like a 1000 mile might be? A Nick’s version of that?
Great video. Assuming those are Nicks Leather Masters (Mr. N) Wolverines? Would explain why he opens and closes vid and Nicks only rebuilds there own boots. Entertaining thanx
Beautiful rebuild but it should be renamed the 50 Miler because there's's only 5% of the original boot left! 😂 Wish I'd bought some Builder Pros when my size was in stock in the ready to ship. 🥾🥾🤩👍
I think that people are missing a pretty important point when they are bashing on Wolverine for these boots in the chat. Price. You can buy at least two pairs of Wolverine 1000 miles (3 if you find a good sale) for the price of one pair of Nick’s boots. OF COURSE the Nick’s boots should be better (and they are). For the price bracket they compete in, I think that the construction and materials on the Wolverine’s are fine. I think that Wolverine should be commended for still building well constructed boots here in the US, rather than selling on name alone.
I live in Rockford Michigan and got my set of 1000 mile boots for half off during Black Friday. They're the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. I agree with this post.
Love how Nick's solution to most of the rebuilt parts was leather, more leather, and even more leather
Gotta use our favorite material)) And it breaks in so much better than inorganic materials
@Nicks Handmade Boots I wasn't complaining- I'm here for it! 🤌🏽
Yeah and make you pay out he nose to get it. $350 for a rebuild? Leather and manhours are expensive but not THAT expensive. I could buy multiple full hides for $300. I'm sure they could sell these boots for two thirds of what they do and still be in the green.
@@momsberettas9576 nobody is making you buy the service
@@benningsniper9516 That's what they are charging you for, I can't request "hey could you just charge me for the materials and not the inflated man hours?'". You absolute moron. It takes roughly $50 of leather for the boot and I've seen how long it takes to make one. I think they are making a killing. Maybe not, I could be wrong. But that's how it looks to me.
Your kidding me. How is it possible for me , buying another pair of boots than Nicks after watching this clip? Love your brand, best wishes from Germany.
Cool idea, I'd like to see a pair of ironrangers next!
Me too…
I would like to see my pair of iron rangers get this treatment
Go figure
There’s a video from Carl muralwski that did an iron ranger nicks rebuilt, watch it, cool
Nick's is the master of boots 👢 great job on the rebuild!! If I could save $700 for a good pair of boots I'd buy them!!
Wow. I didn't realise how much hard work goes into it. Yes, this artisan video was so peaceful to watch.
Watch Brian the Bootmakers videos. Super Relaxing.
@@mikealfieri641 will do thanks 🙏
This customer is now the proud owner of a better boot than the original. Very impressive work. 👏
Same stinky shoe like before
Jesus . You basically build a brand new pair of boots . Beautiful. Now I want a pair of Nick's Boots .
Amazing idea and craftsmanship. I just ordered my first ever Nick's boots a few weeks ago and I'm so excited for them to arrive. I love your shoes and I'm grateful for your very helpful RUclips channel 🙏
Badass! I'm a retired union ironworker. If the was still working I would have to get some of Nick's boots. Here in Arizona I'm now a tennis shoe, flip flop, sandal kind of guy. Lol
*Nicks-i-fied* ... making them 100,000K Mile Boots! 💚💛❤👊
That was the coolest boot rebuild I've ever seen.
Love to see you do that to a pair of Doc Martin's. With a honey vibram sole.
yeah i have a pair i would send in for that.
Still wouldn't be as good as a Nick's rework.
Great upgrade. He made brand new boots!!
currently wearing a pair of wolverine 1000 mile boots (the discontinued women’s model). i really like them, but watching y’all make them even better was awesome. my next leather boots will be Nicks, for sure. great video!
Initially thought this was an excellent option. UNTIL I READ THE FINE PRINT. "For entertainment only." Nicks only rebuilds Nicks boots. TEASE!!!!!
For real right 🙄
Look at those hand-cut vamps!
Absolutely amazing!
Pure craftsmanship
Those are some serious upgrades. Even though that stitch down construction is incredibly rugged and utilitarian, if this was my pair of boots, I probably would have kept the welted construction method, just for ease of many future resoles. They look great though. It's always very satisfying to see boots get upgrades when they are recrafted. I'm planning on upgrading my 1000 Mile Boots when the time comes.
Wow this was a pleasure to watch
Awesome videos from Nicks…! I have a pair of 1000 mile boots but not built like the ones Nicks rebuilt here like the “Rock of Gibraltar”..! Love to watch Nicks skilled, expert artisans work on these boots… These guys and girls are all American bad asses…! Love it! G2… IN
Great video! Can’t wait for the next episode!
Beautiful.... I'm still contemplating the double welt stitch. To me, it makes the boot less dressy....
no welt there in the rebuild. Just Sole. I do agree it doesn't look as dressy but reinforce stitching increases the boots' lifespan.
Wow! It's like rebuilding a house that has burnt to the ground, then using better materials! The Wolverine's been "Falconized!"
Good Work Nick"s.
Absolutely love my 1000 miles. First boot that I've ever bought that I can take to a cobbler and they don't tell me it's not worth it or kinda impossible to fix them because of cemented construction nonsense.
Great video! Hope to get some Nicks boots someday
Excelente trabajo ! los felicito , 👏👏👏👏👏
Nice video. It's now a Nick's 1000 mile boot. It's now built like a tank. It should years more afte rthe rebuild..
Outstanding craftsmanship!!
СПАСИБО АВТОРУ ЗА ПРЕКРАСНЫЙ СЮЖЕТ. МОЖНО СМОТРЕТЬ БЕСКОНЕЧНО НА РАБОТУ МАСТЕРА И ПОЛУЧАТЬ УДОВОЛЬСТВИЕ. RESPEKT!!!!!
Awesome video! I can’t wait to see more like this with other well-known boots.
Woah, shots fired!
Amazing build!! Couldn’t love this video more!
Good job my friend amazing god bless!!
Very impressive work. Top notch
Great video, love the old and new (upgrades) comparison.
Gorgeous.
I was gonna say at some point you might as well get a new pair but these boots ended up better than new. You couldn't buy those boots new if you wanted to. Great video, there is something satisfying watching true professionals apply there craft.
Awesome video !!!👏👏👏👏
Excellent and extremely extremely impressive. Masterful Rebuilding to far better boot with all the upgrades. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥳🥳🥳🥳 The should really enjoy them 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Just ordered a pair of Builder Pros. Can’t wait
Good job guys
Great job !!!
Would love to see more slim boots in the future the way that one finished. Love my builder pros but wish I had a lightweight option.
I’d check out Nicks Heritage collection.
Awesome and amazing!
Would love to see a rebuild of a Wolverine 1000 mile moc toe.!!
Chapeau à vous, du grand art !!!
If I could afford Nicks I would love to buy a pair of those….. great video.!
lovely neat pair of boots made with proper materials… great idea for a video…
Gorgeous boot.
Good looking,impresive
This Wolverine will last another 10000 miles ❤
Wow. Just Wow.
Hope to see a Red wing 1907 get the same treatment.
I bought a pair of Red Wings like these. After months of daily use, the sole remained very hard and very stiff. the interior is too hard. These boots are very uncomfortable. the worst investment i have ever made in expensive shoes
Great work guys!
Now they are a Falcon!
Gorgeous! How much does a rebuild like that cost?
Seems like it would be more practical to just buy a new pair of boots
@@zrnagle that would depend on the boot. Iron rangers are about 400 in store right now, and there's no leather midsole. If my IRs needed a resole, I would definitely have this done vs buying new boots, and I'd have a better boot than I bought brand new.
Now, if you have a ctappy boot like ariat or something, then I don't see the point.
Its roughly the retail cost of a new pair of wolverine 1000 mile boots ($300-$350). To be fair though, the rebuilt Nicks 1000 mile is a far superior product to the stock 1000 mile. Its a bit like comparing a stock car to a NASCAR track vehicle.
I love the old model 🙂
Alternate title: "You'll never buy Wolverines again after you see this!"
Yep.
I love Rose Anvil.
@@minghsiuchua8115 did he cut a 1000 miles pair? If so I can’t believe I missed it.
I mean if we all could afford and easily get Nick's wouldnt we 🤷♂️
I loved the video!awesome craftsman!
ハンマーとペンチ組み合わせた工具めちゃ使いやすそう。 フィニッシャーは見てて気持ちいいなw
Wolverine 100,000 mile boots !
Really nice looking boots. want one
Obviously entertaining to watch and I loved seeing all the leatherwork - but these were Goodyear welted and are now a stitchdown construction from what I can see. What led to that decision?
Guess they don't want to retain the fabric gemming, damn thing comes apart. Nick's does a stitchdown constructed on all their boots and they hold up very well. There are positives and negatives to both forms of construction.
They made the good, best.
I’ve got a pair of iron rangers you could do next. Already a proud owner of a pair of Nicks with a second on the way. I’d love a pair of hybrids. 👍
Muy bacanes. So cool those boots
so, this is beautiful work, but unless these are heirlooms, why not just buy a new pair? or is this a just-because-we-can sort of deal?
Felicitaciones que buen trabajo. Me. Encantan cuanto valen las botas
That’s awesome. I didn’t know you work on other boots. I would love my iron rangers to fit like my Builder Pros and ND1s. I have to put 8-9 oz vegtan in them just to make them almost fit with super thick socks. The issue is I have a 10.5C. Or 10C in my Nicks.
I wonder if your companies skill could somehow make them a bit more narrow or build up the insole or something.
I'm sorry but at the time we do not rebuild boots that are not originally made by Nicks. The boots in the video are an exception that was made for one of our employees... Our lead times are already quite long, and adding other rebuilds would stretch that to crazy lengths
@@nicksboots that’s what I thought. I got all excited for a second. No worries, thanks for making awesome American Boots and great customer service
crazy seeing how many nails go in and out of just 1 pair of boots
Great Job.. But how much does a couple of them cost
They look great. My only complaint is that Vibram sole will wear down at pretty much the same rate as a normal 1000-mile boot. With converting them to stitch down they're going to be a pain in the rear end to get your local cobbler to resole them again. I would have rather kept the goodyear welted design
Quedaron cómo nuevas,yo quiero unas así de bonitas
Finally the 10000 mile boot!
on another note, why use a leather Shank? Why not a steel shank or something much more rigid?
great video
😲
"Iconic Rebuilds" will become a serie❓
If so, may I suggest some iconic boots to rebuild : Alden Indy, Trickers Stow, Redwing Iron Ranger, R.M. Williams Gardener...
It has now become the Wolverine 10.000 Mile boot.
The Wolverine 1000 Mile is a relatively light weight boot for walking around city streets, offices, residences etc... Nick's boots are heavy weight boots designed for outdoor work and, or, off road hiking. I own both Wolverine 1000 MIle and Nick's Boots and don't consider one "better" than the other.
Очень классно!
Better than brand new.
Awesome!
Curious to see what y’all would do with like timberland earthkeeper style boots
You should do a pair of Corcoran Jump Boots next
I recently bought a pair of Urban Drifters. Love your boots!! Any models that might be coming out that are not as rugged. More business casual, navy blue blazer oriented, like a 1000 mile might be? A Nick’s version of that?
About how much would it cost to get a pair of 1000 miles rebuilt like this? Great work!
Great video. Assuming those are Nicks Leather Masters (Mr. N) Wolverines? Would explain why he opens and closes vid and Nicks only rebuilds there own boots. Entertaining thanx
Amazing.
Can you guys make some leatherman sheathes? Would be really sweet
Espectaculares 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
LoL!!!
Totally dig the NICK'S stamp on the old uppers!
"Gotcha Bitch"!!!
Beautiful rebuild but it should be renamed the 50 Miler because there's's only 5% of the original boot left! 😂 Wish I'd bought some Builder Pros when my size was in stock in the ready to ship. 🥾🥾🤩👍
My job is strictly shoveling, 8-12 hours a day, do you recommend a lineman shank and a lineman patch
Красота супер 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Perfekt 👍✌️👏👏👏👏
Would love to see what you could do with a set of packer boots!
Nick's just bitch slapped those 1,000 mile boots. LOL LOL
😂😂
Awesome
@nickshandmadeboots is this a service you offer customers or more of a demonstration?
If you click on Wolverine’s 1000 mile…, then scroll down it says that this is for entertainment only.
You guys rebuild other brands as well?
Wolverine became Juggernaut. Well done.