Nicks Strider Zero Drop?

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Since my scarpa's died on me, I'm looking into boots again. Just discovered these and wondered if anyone has experience with them.

https://nicksboots.com/products/strider-zero-drop

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

No one? Where's all the zero drop guys at?

 

[carlc]

I can't speak for the zero drop, but I have a pair of nicks loggers that are 15 years old and still going strong.

 

[dgfavor]

No one? Where's all the zero drop guys at?

I came across those for first time few weeks ago...wondered if they could make me a pair of pull-ons in similar style for riding my horse....then I saw price and decided I didn't need em!

Very similar to the Nick's, I had a pair of tall, like snake boot tall, pull-on Russell's built years ago for riding with the most minimal sole they had (from like their African PH line or something) and a spur shelf that I really liked initially but they wore out super fast and I decided the re-build wasn't worth it.

 

[dgfavor]

No one? Where's all the zero drop guys at?

I came across those for first time few weeks ago...wondered if they could make me a pair of pull-ons in similar style for riding my horse....then I saw price and decided I didn't need em!

Similar to the Nick's, I had a pair of tall, like snake boot tall, pull-on Russell's built years ago for riding with the most minimal sole they had (from like their African PH line or something) and a spur shelf that I really liked initially but they wore out super fast and I decided the re-build wasn't worth it.

 

[Lawnboi]

They look like Jim green troopers with sole options . Might be a good option, the sierra slim sole is what I had my Jim greens redone with.

I’d be curious what they put on the inside, or if it’s just bare leather midsole.

Hard to justify for 500 bucks. Especially when I can get JG troopers resoled for 350 bucks. But I do prefer the troopers with new soles to most other barefoot shoes I have tried, so I’d be willing to try them when it’s time.

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

I haven't really looked at the Jim Green's. The reason these Nicks caught my eye is the rebuild option. I get really frustrated when boots break down after a couple years and I have to chuck them.

 

[WPFY543]

Full transparency.... I worked for Nicks until recently.

The Nicks Striders are a great boot and can be a really nice daily driver if you are already wearing zero drops daily. When we started the development for this boot, we tore apart a Jim Green and were pretty surprised how little structure there was in the boot and the quality in overall workmanship. The Nicks Strider still has a full grain leather midsole, just like a regular Nicks Boot. The goal, at least when I was part of the project, was to take inspiration from other barefoot brands, but make it in Nicks PNW DNA.

Where I think the Nicks Strider will far outperform is in long term durability and support. The Strider is as close to a lifetime boot as you are going to find in the market today. Some of the competing boots in the zero drop space have suffered from durability issues.

As far as the application to hunting, it really depends what your hunt looks like. I hunted in a similar Nicks boot last year out of a sxs, in rough terrain, and with a solid pack out. I appreciated the support, particularly in the rough terrain and with relatively short hikes. I'll probably wear the same boot again this year for a late season rifle hunt that I expect to happen fairly close to the truck. I'm packing now for an archery hunt with the intention of living off my back and putting in a lot of miles in and I will be hunting in a lighter weight synthetic boot. The wildland fire guys and gals are hiking 20+ miles in a day in PNW logger boots, but they are tougher than me.

If you decide you want to try a pair, send me a DM and I am happy to answer any questions. The ordering process can be a bit tricky but they are working hard to make it better.

 

[Lawnboi]

I haven't really looked at the Jim Green's. The reason these Nicks caught my eye is the rebuild option. I get really frustrated when boots break dow

after a couple years and I have to chuck them.

The JG trooper is stitch down construction. Just had the black set resoled, cause I didn’t like the JG anvil sole. Just dropped off the barefoot ranger for a resole as well.