$300 Red Wing Moc Toe REBUILT into $600 Nicks Boots!

[@HughesReview]

Been wearing Red Wings since the mid-90s. Glad to see those old Mocs gave a good fight on the tear down.

[@Ahmad-iu8dq]

These classic moc are the definition of what good leather aging is. They looked great even before the rebuild. Great craftsmanship of course by Nicks, but I like how the original toe box of the classic moc more.

[@mikeisgettinupset]

Now these ones actually look like upgraded Red Wings instead of another pair of Nick's Boots. Great work.

[@jyc210]

Through this video, we can see the craftsmanship of Nick and the aesthetics of Red wind.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

never get tired of these videos, Nice Job

[@nicksboots]

Thanks, Steve!

[@omgphoto]

I've got to admit. I can't stop thinking about how impossibly cool those ended up looking!! I desperately want my 1907's to get "Nick'd" too!!!

[@kyne4325]

It would be great if we could always do this as a company repair option.

[@pbenjlo]

Nice rebuild, although that vamp and counter were in very good shape and it just needed a simple resole.

[@frfrpr]

RedWing ain’t no Nicks boot, but that guy was catching hell trying to take that boot apart.

[@brycecrousore1985]

Judging from the teardown, for a boot half the price, seems very well-constructed. A Mercedes will never match a Rolls, but, they are not meant to. Writing from (8-degree) Minnesota, and seeing grandpa get a new pair at Christmastime because the slop at Hormel's making SPAM was so nasty, I'm partial to RW's. (11 pair in my collection) But would some day love to own a Rolls: preferably the Nicks moc! Another excellent video: thanks!

[@waynedub1167]

Hello neighbor lol. I'm next door in Fargo. Beautiful day out here.

[@937gemcitywestwezt3]

It's a shame red wing is now made in China

[@a.l.newsome7395]

The matching of the leather for the recraft was a n the money 💰 Great job on the whole project 💯💯💯

[@The_U.D.]

Those are gorgeous. Fine craftsmanship. I’d love to get a apprenticeship in that.

[@Jopeymessmusic]

Honestly, I'm 2 mins in and it still seems like a solidly crafted boot imo. Sure you're not going to fight fires with them or anything but for everything else? I'm sure it's a fine boot.

[@JAP3699]

That was really cool to watch. Havent owned Nicks yet since jumping on Truman which has been releasing some heat lately but Nicks is definitely on my list to try out!

[@enthokpoenya9606]

Crazy horse leather moc toe shoes.. So nice.. 🔥🔥🔥

[@chuckcole2625]

This man stitching will literally be a nicks stitching legend. I love his outfit apron, pins , looks like his dad or gdad . He is just always working super hard in the videos and does excellent work. I’m on my second pair of nicks. And there not comparable to 95% of the brands out there. We need the reg riverfront on quick ship. Lol

[@leederdavid4782]

Well, those turned out sweet. Nice work, Nicks!

[@jacobh9014]

Damn I want a pair. They look awesome!

[@alexduke5402]

Should i use a conditioner on my insole and inside my boots?

[@Free_entertainment401]

That look amazing. Can they work on my red wing boots when the time come?

[@USA5.56X45]

Your logger boots are rugged, but these might be the best looking boots you guys have made so far

[@JaysonBucy]

Stunning, absolutely stunning.

[@iambretton]

Great camera work

[@stevenwilliams1423]

Great video.

[@77Matt]

What was that suspicious piece of spyware component that was recovered from the cork pice of the insole/midsole, at 3:52?

[@steffenheinz3700]

Nice Boots, awesome Work 😍

[@chriswest9685]

I own a pair of Red Wing Heritage 875’s, I’m wanting to purchase a pair of Nicks Rangers. Does anyone know how the sizing compares between the two?

[@CrispyFrenFry]

Although a cool video and a clear upgrade, I still think the two piece moccasin construction is part of the original’s appeal. I understand it may not be water tight but I want a real moccasin stitch/ construction. Otherwise this is more of a design that competes with other mock moccasin stitched boots like Alden’s 405. Great video!

[@navigatorbylly1985]

amazing job

[@240sxdriver]

Could you guys do something similar to remove the inner heel leather piece to be on the outside? I like my 1907's but my heel aches after a few hours of wearing them due to the slab rubbing even with thicker socks on.

[@rogeliorodriguez1533]

the guy who sits around the glue pot all day deserves a raise.

[@nodieusa]

How I wish this was a service offered by Nicks...

[@MrLlama999]

Take a look at Wyatt and Sons. They offer some customization as cobblers.

[@MrStreetninja007]

Why not just buy a whole Nick's boot so you don't have a lower quality upper vs a beefy lower

[@PlMPinDlSTRESS]

@@MrStreetninja007 I think they mean the service in general for all boots not just redwings there are other companies that make quality boots

[@MrStreetninja007]

@@PlMPinDlSTRESS I think at one time they used to actually rebuild other pnw boots not sure if they still offer that or not

[@BryceKimball7.3]

Did you call and ask? I’m pretty sure they do rebuild other boots, but maybe not.

[@Softw4re]

What is that at 3:53?

[@petersilecchio4417]

Would be Very Nice if Red Wing made their moc toe boot like that.

[@ElLocoMonkey2012]

would be at least 550 though. haha

[@alibulloch]

03:52 what is that?! a tracking device?! footstep counter?! lol

[@troyheffernan1261]

I will have a pair of nicks in the future

[@Dan-u1l]

I've always wondered, while making boots, when is the last removed?

[@thesharpercoder]

There are three nails that hold the insole to the last, which they did not show being installed in this video. The nails are removed at the 16:50 mark, just prior to the “bottoming” step.

[@thesharpercoder]

The above is not exactly accurate. The last is removed after the heel stack is put on. What I described above is when the insole of the boot is detached from the last. Sorry.

[@erskerbobbles]

Red Wings Rock!!!!

[@tonyprovo7816]

Awesome repair work. At what point do you say "UNCLE". These Redwings are only 20% redwing and 80% patchwork?

[@evsnova74]

What last did you use?

[@Salvatore-1980]

Red Wings...Still putting up a fight in the break down!

[@hectorcortez3888]

How much did this type of job did this cost.

[@AJ-by6pd]

Do you guys have a puritan stitch machine?

[@thebigv8644]

First thing I noticed. No puritan stitch on the boot 👎🏻

[@tavo24vv27]

What is that at 3:53

[@johnnyshell2839]

I'm not big into red wings but I noticed it took 3 damn people to get that damn boot apart.

[@jamessimpson5452]

I can agree on the one piece moc toe, but why go from 360 degree to 270 degree stich down? Certainly 270 degree is quicker to do and I assume more cost effective. Overall a nice outcome of hand craftsmanship.

[@kevinhelton4309]

It had a Goodyear welt. Not a stitchdown.

[@markmilan01]

Siiiiick!🔥🔥🔥

[@harrybrown7680]

5:56 Red Wing should make the same on the 1905-Model

[@imowgrass]

Need to get this done to met set of RW mocs. Just need to order a set of Nick's! That Vibram sole is comfy but has absolutely zero wear. Afraid to order a pair and my Rx orthotics not fit. Can I send the orthotics in and get fitment/size help that way?

[@TraceyAllen]

Depending on the last used you may not need your orthotics. You can get them with different amounts of arc support. And they offer a try on services, were they send you a pair to try on.

[@imowgrass]

My orthotics are for ankle support. My ankles fall inward. They are from an orthopedist, custom molded from my feet, not some flimsy thing from the store shelf.

[@mateofenn]

@@imowgrasscontact Nicks. They have all kinds of stories about being able to accommodate difficult conditions. There is also a try on service that is $100 and you could find out that way if you don’t live in a place you can try them on in person.

[@ИВАЙЛОБЪРЗАНОВ]

Hello, congrats on the perfect job. I have a question. What wax do you use for winter boots that will last in the snow?

[@MrLlama999]

Check out Saphir Everest or SnoSeal

[@ИВАЙЛОБЪРЗАНОВ]

Thank you so much!

[@EDHBlvd]

I love these videos but was curious. Are these employees boots that they wanted to rebuild as a partial Nicks?

[@lukelarsson]

Yes, I’m an employee. I purchased these back in like 2014 at a Michigan Red Wing store but didn’t get sized correctly. I wore them for 6 years being two widths too wide. They were super uncomfortable and just sat in my closet for the last 2 years. I was planning on getting rid of them but then we got the Moc Toe stitcher. Now they fit and are built like tanks.

[@assadn5082]

I don't know what's happening to me..I've retired from wearing sneakers to work and bought a pair of iron rangers and within a matter of weeks I have almost 10 pairs of boots and I'm watching cobbler and boot transformation videos.

[@nicksboots]

It happens!

[@graffbash909]

Daaaamn!❤

[@hindavi_swarajy]

How to buy this shoes

[@mikealley2596]

can anyone send in their old RW moc toes and have them rebuilt like this?

[@Tonkarai]

This seems like nicks way of doing a respectfully shots fired and well make it better for you.

[@gilbertayala1069]

How much for the rebuild $$$$$$$

[@harrybrown7680]

23:40 Looks good, except the welt🤭

[@TylerSnyder305]

I think you guys should offer a more easy wearing comfort oriented wedge sole and or moc toe type boot. Maybe you should talk to Roseanvil and look into designing the perfect moc toe boot that he can debut for Moctober next year. I think it would mostly be like this boot here, but with a longer lasting max wear style wedge, speed hooks, maybe stitch through the wedge at the toe to prevent peeling, and find a way to make it a bit easier wearing/ comfort oriented. Maybe go with a cork fill instead of leather, maybe no shank, and come up with a softer leather to use for the insole / footbed. You guys could probably create the best wedge sole boot ever made.

[@mateofenn]

I really like moc toes and I’ve been fortunate enough to own a pair of Red Wings and Nicks moc toe (both barely used when bought). Nicks does offer a moc toe with about half the stuff you asked about. The 2021 outsole is a little longer wearing than RWs and they have speed hooks with stitch down construction. I find the Nicks more comfortable (not by a whole lot though) working on concrete floors than the Red Wings. If you’re really wanting comfort I like using insoles. You can get comfortable without sacrificing longevity and durability as you can always replace insoles.

[@Hurricane1990]

You’ve described Red Wings’s Traction Tread and Traction Tread Lite boots lol.

[@TylerSnyder305]

@@Hurricane1990 not really because those aren't very traditional or as good of a boot.

[@josephp.antario8912]

If I ship my red wings into nicks will they do this for me? I would definitely pay for this service.

[@Ebony017]

I'm legitimately curious if they're gonna do a iron ranger rebuild now.

[@cast1450]

Who is the guy, the intern?

[@snooka2484]

Good

[@picseyha2331]

king vs king

[@harrybrown7680]

17:09 it hurts every time🥶

[@NeoPortaPotty]

is that a damascus knife i spy around 17:10

[@doughaynes5624]

also came here to see what that double ended fixed blade was...

[@troyheffernan1261]

Sweet

[@austinpatterson18]

I got a pair of 10875 and they’re junk, they fall apart very easily, my Thorogood moc toes are a year strong and now sign of throwing them out anytime soon

[@altri5842]

MY BIRTHDAY WAS YESTERDAY. ahem the good year welt on the Red Wings is better than nicks where they just use the rest of the leather as a welt. but to each there own. I don't doubt that nicks boots are good quality but redwings are just that much more cheaper and easier to get resoled at a cobblers for less than taking it too nicks. at the same time i only have the redwing 405s which uses the more synthetic material, rubbery insole, and the foot bed isn't leather. I took them to get resoled, they replace the foam filling with cork and leather mid sole and Vibram Cristy.

[@bztrain]

If this was an actual service you could just take my money.

[@111111111Tiger]

Keep it simple. Just get a pair of Nick's to begin with...lol

[@arlo957]

a security tracker? they really dont build em like they used to.

[@haroldlee4037]

As much as I love my Redwings, as Nick's doesn't offer this as a service, I have to wonder why they are spending the time on these boots when the craftspersons(?) could be making Nick's Boots...

[@pigskin3367]

Hard to believe there’s that many nails in the sole of a boot, thousand wonders you don’t feel one sticking your foot every now and then….

[@Bearded360]

Do a collaboration so I can buy them at red wing.

[@erinsquirkychannel501]

So nice, if anyone ever wanna do something nice for someone here I am rewwings lol

[@panzer5033]

Those were walking around shoes, not used for work.

[@Crager215]

Why you breathing and sniffling into the mic?

[@peteking9677]

Every boot from Nick's looks great except lead time for 8-12 weeks that is unacceptable.

[@nicksboots]

Every boot is made to order other than our Ready to Ship section. I'd recommend taking a look there! nicksboots.com/in-stock-boots/

[@jcmc8235]

Very nice. Although, personally, I will go through that sole in a month. It just doesn't hold up while walking on sidewalks and finished asphalt. Perhaps Vibram should invest on technology and find a solution to this ? Anyway, awesome work. One day soon I'll have a pair of Nick's!

[@michealvick4042]

They already have vibram makes hybrid soles a good expample is the traction tred lite sole that redeint offers in its work line

[@TheDagraner4576]

If you're going through that sole in a month, you're either walking on the surface of the sun or your sidewalks are finished with a cheese grater.

[@alexsexton4481]

Any boots with a christy sole isn’t recommended for asphalt.

[@mr.monitor.]

No you won't wear out that sole in a month 🤣

[@mr.monitor.]

@Alex Sexton still you could walk, run, drag your feet on asphalt all day everyday for a long long time before you wear off a flat sole. You think lugs wear slower?

[@chaiwatpotichanid]

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[@wellwater8927]

Are these boots made in China ? lol

[@MatthewOrtiz28]

Maybe acetone or something to help with the glue? 🦾☝🏽💯

[@pixxburgh420]

I was rappin to that beat

[@wave2k868]

RedNicks NickWings

[@privtpile]

Freaking glue is good on the soles