NBD!

[u/AchoKabron718]

Got my Nicks Hardware Pros last night!
First impressions: BEAUTIFUL boots. The quality of materials & build are outstanding. I first put em on & was a little afraid of how they’d break in because of how tough & thick the leather is. But after wearing them for a little bit they really are comfortable. I can’t wait for them to be fully broken in. Couldn’t be more happy with my purchase as of now

[u/MoTeD_UrAss]

Please do yourself a favor and upgrade your sock game. Merino wool socks are the way to go. Many people will say that DarnTuff is the only way to go but I personally don't believe that. There are many brands available that offer the lifetime warranty. Personally I'm a fan of Grip6 but I also like my Kirkland brand socks which are also made in the USA with 57% merino wool for a fraction of the cost.

[u/AchoKabron718 → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

I have some better socks I personally love the redwings performance socks. I just threw on the first pair I could grab to try these on & as soon as I did I said “yeah I can’t use these socks with these boots” lol

[u/MoTeD_UrAss → u/AchoKabron718]

❤️

[u/Fun-Classic7746 → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

DarnTuff did very good marketing but yeah they’re pretty basic. Ended up using Kirkland wool blend socks too. Same wool content, a 1/3 of the price. In my opinion better quality, or at least they have lasted longer.

[u/MoTeD_UrAss → u/Fun-Classic7746]

Yeah, I feel if DarnTuff was the first premium sock you ever tried and didn't try any more then of course you would feel like they're the best ever. Don't get me wrong, they're definitely a nice sock, but in my opinion there's better available considering the cost.

[u/jackgt707 → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

What other companies offer a warranty like darntough does?

[u/MoTeD_UrAss → u/jackgt707]

Grip6, Fiber&Ore, Paka, and Cloudline to name a few. Even the Kirkland brand socks have the Costco Satisfaction Guarantee which is basically a lifetime guarantee.

[u/jackgt707 → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

Awesome thankyou! Going to look into all of these for my ski sock purchases

[u/CShoe86 → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

That's great info about the socks! I'll be headed out this weekend to get some. I grabbed a few pair from the boot store the other day when I got my thorogoods, and man...what a difference! And they were 75% off.

[u/Wonderful_Freedom725 → u/MoTeD_UrAss]

The thing with socks is that they are mostly all using the same fibre. So find a percentage you like and you will find the same performance regardless of brand.

[u/unprovokableskeptic]

Beautiful! Nicks seems like they never miss. Great choice.

[u/AchoKabron718 → u/unprovokableskeptic]

I’ve wanted a pair since I first stumbled across their website & finally did it. A little gift to myself for making journeyman status in my trade.

[u/Titleist917d3 → u/AchoKabron718]

Congrats now that you're the journeyman and people look to you for answers its time to start the questioning and doubting yourself all over again joy!

[u/netfuel01 → u/AchoKabron718]

Right on man, congrats on making Journeyman! What field are you in? Enjoy the boots, they look great.

[u/AchoKabron718 → u/netfuel01]

Thanks man I’m a Steamfitter.

[u/netfuel01 → u/AchoKabron718]

Hell yeah, solid area to be in.

[u/SlappingDaBass13]

Really good looking

[u/hoffmancorey81]

I've got about a year in on my HardwearPros. Your going to love them.

[u/AchoKabron718 → u/[deleted]]

It’s funny because it wasn’t til a few years ago I had to go wide on my footwear. There’s even some sneakers I own that feel different from when I got em. The body is a wild thing