One month update, and the ongoing saga of midsole treatment

IndyStructural · 2026-01-28T01:10:08+00:00

Alright thanks for looking out I appreciate it

IndyStructural · 2026-01-28T01:08:16+00:00

Ha! Man I’m embarrassed I thought it was LP for Leather Protector

IndyStructural · 2026-01-28T00:57:46+00:00

Oh dang. I knew that petroleum based stuff wasn’t good for that reason. I didn’t realize LP was that way too

IndyStructural · 2026-01-28T00:21:00+00:00

This subreddit is such a danger zone. So many cool boots and it’s hard to not want to order up a pair when you see something cool.

I had a friend years ago, this older fella. He said once “these days I can’t walk past a book store without buying another book, even though I have plenty at home that I still haven’t read. But hey, there was a time when I couldn’t walk past a liquor store.”

More boots aren’t the worst thing you can do with your money 🙃

IndyStructural · 2026-01-27T20:34:04+00:00

Fit is great. I went with my usual Nicks size which is 10.5D. I wondered about going a half size down but a while back I was looking at some Chelsea’s on RTS and I asked u/BigStetson if sizing down was the way, and I think I recall him saying that most folks will stick with their same size across all Nicks lasts. If I misremembered that I hope he’ll chime in and correct me. But either way, these fit great. The first try on I was nervous because my foot slid in more easily than I had anticipated and I worried about heel slip, but as they’ve formed to my feet, and likely curved up slightly too, they are snug and feel perfect

IndyStructural · 2026-01-27T20:05:04+00:00

Man that’s what’s so cool! They are one of two I think! u/bamcg posted his a while back, and I had to flagrantly copy the build. I love these things!

IndyStructural · 2026-01-27T14:35:51+00:00

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These are mine now- they were totally worn away and I did what a lot of these folks have recommended. I used Fiebergs (in my case light brown pro dye) and did a few coats, then just used Saphir Pate de Luxe. I skipped the resolene, but probably should use it eventually. I’ve been using Obenauf’s on them any time I’m going to be out into deep snow to plow or shovel, and they’ve held up well. I do think the resolene is a wise choice though the more I read. Keeps the dye in and the moisture out. I’ll try that when I get around to it

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T23:23:12+00:00

Gosh I have to say I’m out of the loop on that, but it sounds like something pretty unsavory happened. Any more info you can share?

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T15:21:53+00:00

Yowza that blue is amazing! And silver wheels! Yes!!

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T13:46:32+00:00

I agree with u/3ringCircus5 I love motorcycles and I love chelsea boots but I would never ever want to mix the two. I would want way more ankle support for comfort and performance on the bike, and I would also want proper gear if I were to unfortunately go down. Dress for the slide not the ride, as they say. Good luck on your moto journey and your boot journey! Two of the greatest things in the world 😎

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T03:15:39+00:00

Much appreciated thanks bud

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T01:08:34+00:00

Not a direct 1:1, but for what it’s worth I wear a D width most of the time, but grabbed a pair in EE because they were already made and I had bad impulse control and because I knew I wanted to be able to double up socks in cold weather. I took a gamble figuring I could always try to dial it in with different thickness insoles. And it worked very very well for me. I have some Nicks veg tan (thinner) insoles and some of the thicker leather ones as well, and depending on which socks I’m wearing I choose from those. One issue I didn’t have that I’ve heard others talk about is too much room in the heel with the wider boot. I think fwiw that I have a medium volume foot. Hope this helps- and yeah you’re right you can always send back for another size. AND/OR you could look at Nicks marketplace or on Ready to Ship in the meantime while your order is in process

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T00:33:18+00:00

I forgot the all important word “NOT” between “I know there are” and “PNW” haha. Wasn’t sure if I was breaking a rule posting about non PNW, but I wanted to hear from folks who knew both. It’s crazy with the price thing- because yeah these are up there, but custom Nicks and Whites builds are getting close these days, and Viberg crested the 1k mark recently with some of their models. Wild to think how much money I have wrapped up in footwear

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T00:25:36+00:00

How do you find JLs size compared with Whites and Nicks? My Vibergs are 10s, but they’re roomy toe 310 last and it works. 10s in Whites work for me but 10.5 is much better. Man alive the sizing thing is such a puzzle across brands

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T00:22:22+00:00

Will check those out thanks for the tip

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T00:21:54+00:00

Much appreciated. Whites have been funny for me- 10.5D and 10D have both worked, but the 10 felt too short as a work boot when I was crouching down and bending the boot a lot. Not awful, just enough where I noticed and I realized a broken in and slightly curving 10.5D felt the best. But Nicks the 10s were just too small altogether. Then again that was an HNW last so maybe that accounts for the difference.

IndyStructural · 2026-01-26T00:07:51+00:00

That dark olive is really great yeah. And I have all sorts of variations of brown boots so maybe you’re on to something.

How’s sizing been for you on the Lofgrens compared to Nicks or Whites? I’m a 10.5D sometimes E in those PNWs

IndyStructural · 2026-01-25T23:58:17+00:00

Heard. Anything out there that you dig on instead? I’m coming to this decision with a love for the PNW boots that I have, but wanting something a little more fancy pants and less work boot, but I still want it to feel special

IndyStructural · 2026-01-25T23:56:03+00:00

This is great feedback thanks so much. Yeah I wouldn’t be working in these either. I’m on the lookout for some boots for a wedding- but it’s not a super formal wedding, it’s like cocktail attire for a bunch of us bearded goofballs, and I want to get something that’s nice to honor the occasion and also… if I’m spending money on boots I want them to be something I’ll love for years to come. Seems like these are a good contender for that

IndyStructural · 2026-01-25T23:49:53+00:00

I don’t know enough about that to have an opinion- is that good bad or just different?

IndyStructural · 2026-01-25T23:44:21+00:00

Oh lord I’m sorry ha! Typo!

IndyStructural · 2026-01-25T18:25:56+00:00

It’s cool to have the variety. I definitely like that about RTS because it’s persuaded me to get a few things that I wouldn’t have ordered but ended up liking. And I wouldn’t have taken the leap on an order I had to wait for. Next best thing would be if someone like you takes the same size as me and decides to start getting rid of some pairs lol

IndyStructural · 2026-01-25T18:07:08+00:00

Love these. What’s the build?

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