Nicks Shines

11/02/2026

If your boots look like they’ve done more graft than you have this week… fix up.

We do mirror shine.
You take the credit.

Inspection panic? Not on our watch.

Get them gleaming. 👞✨

08/02/2026

If your boots are looking like they’ve tabbed through Brecon twice and lost the will to live… we need to talk.

Got parade? Inspection? Board?
Or just sick of getting beasted because your shine’s hanging?

Stop playing with Kiwi like it’s arts and crafts. Leave it to someone who actually knows what they’re doing.

At Nicks Shines you get:
👞 Mirror finish that’ll blind the RSM
👞 Parade-ready standards
👞 No corners cut
👞 Fast turnaround (because we know you’ve left it last minute)

Don’t rock up looking like a bag of admin.
Turn up gleaming. Turn up squared away.

Drop us a message and get yourself sorted. Your boots deserve better than your ironing skills. 😉

27/01/2026

Notice of Relocation

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all who supported my shoe shining service while I was based in Harrogate. Your custom and trust were greatly appreciated.

I have now relocated to Larkhill, Wiltshire. While my location has changed, standards have not — and I remain fully operational for postal shoe shining jobs nationwide.

Precision, presentation, and professionalism remain the priority.

Thank you for your continued support. ✨

13/12/2025

Polished, disciplined, and ready for the season.
Military standards don’t take holidays. 🎄🪖

09/12/2025

07/12/2025

Sunday post because why not 😄

Shoes getting the full shine treatment for military — mirror finish, face-checking optional 👞✨

Got a Christmas do, event, or parade coming up? Don’t turn up with sad-looking shoes when they could be gleaming 😏
Happy to sort footwear for Christmas dos and other occasions.

Drop me a message before your shoes embarrass you 😜

28/11/2025

📣 Update for January 👞

17/11/2025

🎄👞 Shine Bright This Christmas! 👞🎄

Whether you’re prepping your military boots for parade or getting ready to dress to impress at your Christmas mess or do, we’ve got the shine that turns heads. ✨

At Nicks Shines we’re known for our military-grade bulling — mirror-finish toes, inspection-ready shine and attention to detail that would make any RSM proud……
BUT it’s not just military shoes we make gleam!

👞 Dress shoes
👠 Heels
🥾 Boots
👟 Everyday favourites

If it’s a shoe, we can make it sparkle.

✨ Perfect for Christmas nights out and mess do’s
✨ Ideal for parades & inspections
✨ Great as a thoughtful festive treat

Drop your footwear in and step out shining! 🎅✨

10/11/2025

Yesterday, we paused to remember.
We honoured the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom — their courage, sacrifice, and legacy live on in our hearts. 🌺

As we move forward, let’s continue to carry that spirit of respect, gratitude, and unity into our everyday lives.

Lest we forget.

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I’m now back at work and ready to take on shoes once more — let’s have them shining to perfection. Thank you for your continued support 👞✨ ✨

09/11/2025

Today we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their courage, sacrifice, and spirit will never be forgotten.

At Nicks Shines, we stand in gratitude and reflection — honouring those who served, and those who continue to serve.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” 🌹

03/11/2025

Could you please remember my lovely daughter Nadine ❤️
Nadine Dorothy Askew
Sunrise 14th june 1990
1st Royal Horse Artillery
Sunset 22nd July 2021
Nadine had a infection smile
And a friend to many in the army
Nadine is deeply miss