Yes. Please review more from from European manufacturers. Maybe brands like Camper or Ecco? Or the casual offerings from mountaineering brands like scarpa and la sportiva, Lowa, Dolomite?
@simos... Lowa are really good boots. Or at least they were a few years ago, when I bought a pair. Don't know if they're still "quality" Be nice to see a pair dissected !!
I've had a pair of the Duckfeet Sjaelland boots for nearly a year and they are great. I've had no issues with the sole or any of the upper. Super thick leather and no "high pressure point at the heel." The company will sell you a new sole for them too.
i have had such a different experience with mine. my boots are so gd uncomfortable, i have come to hate wearing them. plus all of the wool fell out after only one season D: i wish mine were more like yours...
I've had a paid of the Fåborgs for 11 years now. Same pair. I have had them re-soled with ease. The leather is great, especially if you maintain it. As they break in more and more, they become more delightful to wear. I was hesitant when I first bought these, but I was tired of the poor quality of DMs and others, so decided to take a leap. Duckfeet was definitely the right choice, IMO for everything but a snow/ice boot.
The fact that the company sells sized replacement soles is a pretty big deal I think. Letting customers resole their own boots at home for a fair price is a statement for the quality of the uppers. In scandinavia it's not uncommon for people to own ice cleats, so that's probably the fix for the less than stellar grip of the crepe sole.
If you read the company's recommendations, they recommend buying the replacement sole 1 size bigger, (43 sole for a 42 shoe, 46 sole, for a 45 shoe etcetera) To get a better finish by trimming the excess off, rather than struggling to line-up the sole and shoe "perfectly", Also they don't explicitly tell you to resole them yourself, they say buy replacement soles, then bring them to a cobbler to put on the shoes. Though some people may like to try doing it themselves, diy resoling. Just a thought, but it Would be kinda cool if a company produced shoes/boots with replaceable screw-on soles and heels that people could change themselves with a hex-key or screwdriver, possibly without glue, and holes would be pre-threaded, possibly even be modular, switching between different patterned interchangeable rubber soles either smooth or lugged, etc. some possible pros/cons with that, such as the need for the manufacturer to keep producing the special soles for as long as the shoes are available. Otherwise it would defeat the purpose.
The company actually sells cut to size replacement soles so you can just resole the boots yourself. If no sanding is required that is simple enough to do with just a heat gun and rubber cement. Not a bad idea.
Duckfeet actually recommends buying their replacement soles one size bigger, to get a better finish, by trimming the excess. (e.g buy size 43 soles, for resoling size 42 shoes), It's often better to have a sole slightly bigger, and skillfully trim the excess, Than having to get the shoe and sole lined up "perfectly" if they're the "same size"
I have a pair of theae without the wool lining, they look really cool when they break in and patina, i have used them for walking around the city all day, and some light hiking, and they have held up well, and are incredibly comfortable... ive had them for 3 years
I have to admit that since I saw your video reviewing Ugg boots I have told 4 different sets of people not to waste their money on them. I really appreciate how you’ve attempted to present a viable alternative to the fashion only brands for a reasonable price with better quality. As someone with pancake flat feet I find your content interesting and amusing at times 🤣 great work 👍🏼
I can't believe you found my beloved Danish Duckfeet. Watch all your videos, but this is the first boot/shoe I actually own. I love these boots. The leather can take a while to break in. Especially the tan leather (the black didn't need any breaking in. Don't know why). The worst part about the sole is if you step on oil or gasoline, then it kind of melts a bit and get sticky. But you can help that a but with babypowder/talcum. I never thought about a shank before I found your videos, but I gave a pair that is very worn and I also had some cheep knockoffs once. The sole on the cheep ones cracked all the way through right by the heel. These are still whole (but sticky). I don't feel like they are "floppy" either.
I have two pairs of these. I have the unlined moc-toe version that I bought about ten years ago, and I have a wool lined version that is about two years old. The soles last a surprisingly long time. I have resoled my original pair once, and they are holding up incredibly well considering how frequently I wear them. What stands out to me is the very tight construction. My wife had a Clark's desert boot, and the stitching on the Duckfeet Boots is much tighter and stronger than on the Clarks. I have found these boots to be incredibly comfortable, definitely no pressure point at the heel drop off. Resoling was expensive because I paid like $45 for the sole from Duckfeet (plus shipping), and then another $70 to the cobbler. It was worth it because the boots are broken in perfectly.
Had my duckfeet for a few years, they’re a great casual boot that wear well. Can’t say I’ve noticed the same arch killing discomfort of year-old Clarkes desert boots. When mine wear out I’ll certainly get another pair… the dark brown leather I have patina’s beautifully.
I love that the company sells you sole replacements. Repairability is so important for boots made of premium materials that are meant to last long! Especially considering the solo is crepe rubber which wears out fast. Props to duckfeet
Great review - I was hoping Duckfeet would show up on your channel - they deserve recognition! I already have the Sjaelland model and just ordered and received the Odenses. I am totally impressed and happy with both. For anyone who is turned off by the stiffness of a new pair, you can trust that the boots will soften after a couple weeks of wearing. I ordered the new soles for my Sjaellands and took them to a local shoe repair place - 20 Euro! So about 55 Euro including the cost of the new soles. Can’t beat that. RoseAnvil, thank you for this review and all your work and dedication to being honest about shoe quality - there are so many reviews out there that are sponsored by the shoe companies and it is hard to tell who is being honest. You are:-)
I bought my first boot ever of Duck Feet's Chelsea boot Roskilde earlier this year. I've been wanting a Chelsea boot and was debating between Blundstone and Duck Feet. Through my own research between the two, and you reviewing Blundstone and now finally Duck Feet I now feel validated with my purchase!
Best Chelsea's are redback boots. I have two different pair as well as iron rangers and Jim greens and doc martens and many other boots. I wear my redbacks everyday. Check out his video on Redbacks
I think you made the right choice. I used to religiously wear Blundstones work boots in the 90’s when they WERE great boots, now they’re just run of the mill rubbish. My GF wanted to come to work on accession (I’m a carpenter) & I bought her a pair of blunnies and raves about how good they were. Well, the lasted only 6 months before falling apart. WHAT RUBBISH!!! I’ll be buying Duckfeet Chelsea’s now for work.
I’ve had the Odense for about 6 months due to this video and I love them. Warmest boots I’ve ever owned and very water resistant, I live in Buffalo so I really put them to the test with snow. When you first get them they’re super stiff and you think it will take them forever to break in but my experience they were much faster to break in than my Red Wing Iron Rangers. I would recommend getting a second pair of laces when you buy them because the dye from the leather (mine are green) will stain the laces and can get on socks and stuff on the first few wears. Overall very happy with my purchase, thanks for the recommendation!
I love my duckfeet! I have the red leather and the have worn beautifully so far. The soles are literally black after wearing them for a few years but otherwise no complaints.
They actually have a resole service as well. If you want your boots resoled you can purchase the service and the crepe outsoles on the sight and they will send you a shipping label and you send in your boots to them to get them resoled. I thought that was super awesome since I don't have a shoe maker or cobbler anywhere near me.
I have multiple pair of duckfeet since learning of them. I’ve got 2 pair of Faborg, one Odense, 2 pair of Arhus and the Silkeborg. The faborg and Odense leather needs a bit more work to break in (harder leather compared to the pebble leather in the Arhus and Silkeborg). But once broken in you’ll forget to take them off they’re so comfortable.
did the pressure point issue he was wondering abt every create an issue? or was the cardboard shank enough to basically get rid of that? i am considering buying
I have a pair of these and 2 pair of Duckfeet's Fyn shoes. I love them. The wide toe box and good leather is what originally drew me to this company. I have since had my first pair of Fyns resoled after 3-4 years of wear. The leather and stitching are still in great condition. The only con that I have found is the lack of any real arch support but this is easily rectified with a pair of Dr. Scholl's custom fit orthotic inserts which I use on the advice of an orthopedic surgeon given my flat feet.
If you are still looking for more winter boots to cut open Anfibio has several shearling options. They are made in Quebec Canada. Notable features are the normal warm, waterproof and they also have some neat soles with retractable studs for walking on ice. I saw someone with a pair recently and they look very nice.
Thanks for another great video; I just bought the unlined boots, and own a pair of the shoes, and I love them both. I’m not totally sure about he crepe soles, but thought I’d get them replaced with no-heel lugged replacement vibram soles next. I’ve had a lot of problems with flat feet, and narrow-toed shoes were making my toes overlap each other, and this design has let my feet spread and strengthen. I think this style of shoe is made to be sort of minimal and flexible, like barefoot shoes.
I'm an ancient Gen Xer. Those remind me of a shoe fad of the 70s - the Earth Shoe. They had a similar super wide toe area. They had a heel that was lower than the front sole. It was supposedly "healthier" to walk that way.😄
It's healthier to stand that way, it's way worse to walk that way. It's why better brands like five-fingers have a good portion of their site dedicated to learning to walk properly on their shoes. Or rather, un-learning the heel-first stomping type of moving. They even explain why it may not be the "shoe" for you. Bad arches, weak calves, even the positioning of the toes and much more: better of improving those if possible first. Any brand or store that goes 'you sure? We may not be the right choice' has my trust.
@@user-zh4vo1kw1z ayo just looked up earth shoes. They're not minimalist barefoot shoes. It's true to what the guy said. The heel is lower than the forefoot. It's like the opposite of what heeled shoes do. Kinda odd looking. I'm a minimalist myself (I own vibram toe shoes) and I would not where those shoes. It looks real aggressive on the calves and maybe over-exdenting and under-extending some ligaments with that.
I have the Duckfeet Silkeborg boots. They're a good, comfortable, heavy pair of decent quality boots. Never had a problem of any kind! But If I'm going to be on my feet long hours, I use an arch support insert (Birkenstock's Birko Balance Insole.) Not because of any pressure point at the heel - there isn't any - but for my poor arches. But I do think that would also a viable solution for anyone whose shank breaks down.
I’ve been needing some nice warm boots for riding in “cold” weather and these look awesome for cozy motorcycle and scooter boots for my long winter rides. FL never gets cold so when it does, I ride a TON and my feet always freeze first because I only own summer shoes designed specifically to let air through.. I haven’t invested in warm motorcycle boots because I don’t want to pay motorcycle gear prices for something I’ll only wear in a very small amount of time. But these look cozy enough to wear casually too during cool weather and will last many seasons! Cool… Best part, I have super wide feet.. even better! Haha
I have the ÅRHUS boot. It's the slip on kind without the full laces. I really like it. I haven't had any issues with pressure points. They can be kind of slippery but I live in SoCal so no snow or ice to be a problem. I also have 2 pairs of their sandals for summer and they are really nice, don't squeeze my feet like other strappy sandles do.
For nearly $300 I think you should get real shearling and a steel shank. That sole is also an odd choice for a winter boot. Can't imagine you'll get much traction on snow or ice with it.
I was also disappointed with the sole. I wish that some company would make actually good Ugg style boots with very durable and safe soles for walking on an icy road.
These are by no means hard work boots like a lot of the others on this channel, they are more for casual daily wear or low impact work. I own a pair of these in a northern climate, and I thought the same about the soles initially, but there’s been no issue with them so far after two years (unlike my Thursdays...) For the $300, you are paying for real, high-quality leather made ethically in Europe. When it comes to ethical goods and being made in Europe, I’d say these are a crazy deal.
These remind me of my childhood. The boots sport the Danish red and white flag. The company was a small family owned business established in 1975. The entire brand was based on just two models of shoes and they never really expanded their sortiment that much. The company is still privately owned. Fun facts: the names of the diff. models are inspired by Danish islands and cities. Ie. Odense is the name of the largest city on the island of Fyn which is also the name of one of their models, I believe. H.C. Andersen the famous story teller was born in Odense. He did not wear these shoes though.
So glad you did this video. My wife bought a pair with the extra material that folds down. I told her I would add a comment asking for this video. So I know she will appreciate it, thanks!
I bought their Chelsea boot, and I had the problem of the heel pressure point. Everything else about the boot was perfect for me but the discomfort made them unwearable, unfortunately. I bought the slip on clog as well and don't have the pressure point problem with those though, so it seems hit or miss.
From one cat owner to another, I noticed the love marks from your kitty at 6:14. They weren't there before that little bundle of happiness came to sit on the shoebox.
Loving the constant stream of content you are putting out. Definitely a good day when I see a new video in my subscriptions. Google has advertised these to me in the past and I was always wondering about them. Merry Christmas RA.
over all id give it a pretty good rating personally not a fan of the super wide toe box and im not a fan of that type of sole also damn fine job on the back cut very clean best one in a long while
@@Entrailss they are warm and comfortable. The leather feels incredible. I used to wear uggs and noticed right away that duckfeet boots are heavier. They don’t feel too heavy when I put them on and walk for short distances. I haven’t walked long distances in these boots.
gotta be careful with the crepe sole. don't wear them if you're going to the petrol/gas station, I melted the soles of my duckfeet sandals simply by stepping briefly in some petrol residue. they never felt quite right after that - they started to stick to the pavement on hot days (not so relevant for these boots of course) for one thing - and eventually I had to get them resoled with a tougher rubber and now wear a cushioning insole with them. I will say I do like their foot shape, I have a narrow heel and wide toes so usually struggle a bit to get shoes that fit my whole foot. duckfeet do!
I turned mine into zero drop. A very sharp, thin knife will cut the heel off close and then used a belt sander, but only for a few seconds at a time (as he says, the rubber will melt and gets grabby). Keeping the knife blade wet helps too. I bought mine lightly used and at a steep discount, otherwise I’d never have tried it. I’ve been wearing them for a week or so and can’t complain aside from them being much heavier than my Lems.
@J Carter thanks for that - I was thinking if doing that - I modify most of my shoes as it is, been doing RUclips videos on it. Picked up a pair of UGG Boots Stoneman, thick leather, waterproof. I plan to cut the sole flat and glue a Vibram sole on there
You should do a series about famous boots worn in movies that are still made. Like the boots Indy wears in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The boots Harrison Ford wears are model 405 Work Boots made by the Alden Shoe Company of Middleborough, Massachusetts. They are advertised and sold to this day as "Indy" boots.
I'm a US size 8. If your 2nd toe is slightly longer than the first, duckfeet boots don't fit well and they are aware of it as most have returned their boots. I tried 39 and 40 and the toes were scrunched. Wish they would fix this issue as so many have the issue.
Thanks for doing a review on these! I just bought a pair of the unlined boot about a month ago and I’m loving them. I’m horseshoer and I was looking for something comfortable yet durable for work and these are perfect. I have gotten deep into the barefoot shoe movement in everything except for my riding boots (obviously) so when I got these I cut the heels off of them to make them zero-drop. That wouldn’t have been possible if they had a stiff steel shank so I’m glad they don’t have one. For those that were wondering about the pressure point in the heel- I used them for about a week before cutting the heels off and I found them comfortable but they’re much nicer now that they’re zero-drop. I’m never going back to boots with narrow toe boxes though, no matter how “good quality “ they are.
Thank you! My only hesitation has been that I would immediately need to replace the sole with a barefoot sole, but if they can be cut down that would be a good solution.
Every time a new video drops, the boys and I all gather round and just get wild waiting for the cut. We scream and fight and gamble on the score. It’s a scene
@@thetshirtblog On straight up ice they don't have great traction. If it's a mix of snow and ice, they are fine. I keep mine pretty clean and wipe them down after wearing so the de-icer hasn't been an issue. These are not really meant for hiking and trails so keep that in mind. I use icebugs and wool socks for that kind of activity. General daily wear the Duckfeet are my go-to.
Since you're doing winter boots you should really do a boot with the vibram arctic grip like some of the kodiak boots have. One thing that's pretty common with winter boots is that they are very warm with very poor traction on ice.
Have you seen those boots with retractable studs for the ice? I saw a pair of Anfibio’s with them and thought they were neat. I guess a few other brands use the same sole. The owner just got them and hadn’t tested them on ice yet so I can’t comment on effectiveness
Allen Edmonds uses compressed paper shanks for some of their dress shoes and they are pretty comfortable and reliable. If the paper is hard enough, they are perfectly fine. Some high end makers are using very flexible veg tan leather shanks and they are completely fine. For low heeled normal streetwear, you don't need a monster of a shank.
Hi, I own the Danner Bull Run Chelsea boots, they are made the same way as the moc toe, but they have a full liner in the Chelsea boots. The moc toe is almost fully unlined which I love. I don't like the linings. Well, they are a great boot.
Great content as always. Cool to see a simple casual boot like these sliced open for a change. I agree with other viewers that seeing other casual/hiking brands from Europe like Ecco and Lowa cut open would be fun to see. The Ecco track for instance comes to mind. They run about $225 last I checked and I used to sell them a ton when I sold shoes back in the day. By far Ecco's most popular boot.
I'd love to see more like this! I've been trying to find boots similar to this, maybe with a canvas upper and leather sole, or anything. I'm basically looking for an all handmade leather alternative to a Chuck Taylor or Palladium. Extremely lightweight, yet with natural materials that can be repaired and be durable. Sometimes you just don't want to put clunky boots on, you know?
Thank you for the review, I have a pair of (used) Roskilde that I cut the heel off of for a zero drop. Now I’m searching for a lightly used pair of Faborg to do the same. I need decently sturdy boots for work and want zero drop, I go through 2-3 pairs of Lems per year and wish someone would make a sturdy zero drop, but I think these will work.
@@rickonmaui7054 I used a filet knife and kept the blade wet. I think that putting the boots in the freezer might make it easier too. The crepe is tough to cut for sure.
I’ve been following you for a long time and I LOVE what you do, but can you please do a review and cut apart of the the Brahma black steel toes from Walmart. I wear through them in about a year, but I’m an arborist and a desert landscaper so I put em through hell. For 23.99, I think they’re ok and I don’t make enough for the higher end rebuildables. I just want your honest opinion because I can’t even afford a blade to cut open my old ones haha
I’ve tried researching this exact thing. Did you just go for it? Did you heat the sole and start pulling at the heel drop? Once it was off, was there any glue or residue to get rid of? I’m super interested in more information if possible!
@@ajklnr Yeah, I just went for it. I used a new blade in a utility knife/box cutter. I found it worked best of I cut a line all the way around the heel and then kinda carefully worked toward the center. It took awhile and didn't come out perfectly even, but I wore them all last winter and have been wearing them this year and haven't had any problems.
I bought the chukka version and love them. The only issue is I bought a size too tight (no room for toes at front), I wear 10 and ordered size 43 (should have done 44)....
Hey there, ever considered reviewing Guidi shoes/Guidi sourced leather (carol christian poell etc, James Kearns etc.)? I think you'd love the craftsmanship.
Perhaps you could add the Duckfeet logo to the thumbnail for this video? I think it would make things a bit more clear and give this good company some extra well-deserved advertising.
Great boot to end on! I’m considering getting a pair now for the cold Idaho winters. Nice to see the options from poor, better, best! Thank you and merry Christmas!
It's not made in Poland, it seems it's made in Denmark "The company was founded in 1975 by the Wiechmann couple in Sønderjylland - the Southern part of of mainland Denmark - and has since been a small family-run company with a lot of personality."
The company started in Denmark indeed and is still Danish-owned and the shoes are Danish-designed. But the company has been producing its shoes in Poland since the 1980s. This was a deliberate decision on the part of the company. It was cheaper yet maintain a high-end European cobbler tradition.
They look like baby booties. *But* I am loving the extra space for toes. There's never enough space in the toe area which is why everybody has bunions!
Please dissect a pair of Adidas Adilette Slides. Since the 1970s, this popular design has been imitated by countless brands including popular designers (selling theirs for over 10x more). Would appreciate knowing how durable they are (specially what seems to be stitched on strap) and why they are so comfortable. And how well do they compare to similar designs from Gucci, Lacoste, etc.
RoseAnvil, have you ever compared Nick's boots with zamberlan? Have you ever cut open a pair of zamberlan? Do they compare? They would be for hiking, working, And riding my motorcycle.
Would love to see some Limmer boots cut open. They are hiking boots handmade in Intervale New Hampshire. They make custom boots but also have off the shelf boots that seem incredibly well made
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Yes. Please review more from from European manufacturers. Maybe brands like Camper or Ecco? Or the casual offerings from mountaineering brands like scarpa and la sportiva, Lowa, Dolomite?
Yes pls. Camper and Ecco are so comfortable. It is worth every penny. :)
@simos... Lowa are really good boots. Or at least they were a few years ago, when I bought a pair. Don't know if they're still "quality" Be nice to see a pair dissected !!
Camper please!!!!
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I've had a pair of the Duckfeet Sjaelland boots for nearly a year and they are great. I've had no issues with the sole or any of the upper. Super thick leather and no "high pressure point at the heel." The company will sell you a new sole for them too.
Did you also notice an effect on your ability to impregnate birth-giving persons? Because the Peal Index of those shoes seems to be 0,0.
i have had such a different experience with mine. my boots are so gd uncomfortable, i have come to hate wearing them. plus all of the wool fell out after only one season D: i wish mine were more like yours...
I've had a paid of the Fåborgs for 11 years now. Same pair. I have had them re-soled with ease. The leather is great, especially if you maintain it. As they break in more and more, they become more delightful to wear. I was hesitant when I first bought these, but I was tired of the poor quality of DMs and others, so decided to take a leap. Duckfeet was definitely the right choice, IMO for everything but a snow/ice boot.
The fact that the company sells sized replacement soles is a pretty big deal I think. Letting customers resole their own boots at home for a fair price is a statement for the quality of the uppers. In scandinavia it's not uncommon for people to own ice cleats, so that's probably the fix for the less than stellar grip of the crepe sole.
If you read the company's recommendations, they recommend buying the replacement sole 1 size bigger, (43 sole for a 42 shoe,
46 sole, for a 45 shoe etcetera)
To get a better finish by trimming the excess off, rather than struggling to line-up the sole and shoe "perfectly",
Also they don't explicitly tell you to resole them yourself, they say buy replacement soles, then bring them to a cobbler to put on the shoes.
Though some people may like to try doing it themselves, diy resoling.
Just a thought, but it Would be kinda cool if a company produced shoes/boots with replaceable screw-on soles and heels that people could change themselves with a hex-key or screwdriver, possibly without glue, and holes would be pre-threaded, possibly even be modular, switching between different patterned interchangeable rubber soles either smooth or lugged, etc.
some possible pros/cons with that, such as the need for the manufacturer to keep producing the special soles for as long as the shoes are available. Otherwise it would defeat the purpose.
The company actually sells cut to size replacement soles so you can just resole the boots yourself. If no sanding is required that is simple enough to do with just a heat gun and rubber cement. Not a bad idea.
That is great. A company that makes repair at home practical certainty gets my attention.
Duckfeet actually recommends buying their replacement soles one size bigger, to get a better finish, by trimming the excess. (e.g buy size 43 soles, for resoling size 42 shoes),
It's often better to have a sole slightly bigger, and skillfully trim the excess,
Than having to get the shoe and sole lined up "perfectly" if they're the "same size"
Ok, this got my attention.
Do they sell a more grippy sole, too?
Their service to replace the sole is offered with video and explanations of the process. I am a Duckfeet fan for life.
This is an excellent video, thank you for the honest review!! 😊🦆
That cat is always hilarious to me.
I have a pair of theae without the wool lining, they look really cool when they break in and patina, i have used them for walking around the city all day, and some light hiking, and they have held up well, and are incredibly comfortable... ive had them for 3 years
I have to admit that since I saw your video reviewing Ugg boots I have told 4 different sets of people not to waste their money on them. I really appreciate how you’ve attempted to present a viable alternative to the fashion only brands for a reasonable price with better quality. As someone with pancake flat feet I find your content interesting and amusing at times 🤣 great work 👍🏼
I can't believe you found my beloved Danish Duckfeet. Watch all your videos, but this is the first boot/shoe I actually own. I love these boots. The leather can take a while to break in. Especially the tan leather (the black didn't need any breaking in. Don't know why). The worst part about the sole is if you step on oil or gasoline, then it kind of melts a bit and get sticky. But you can help that a but with babypowder/talcum. I never thought about a shank before I found your videos, but I gave a pair that is very worn and I also had some cheep knockoffs once. The sole on the cheep ones cracked all the way through right by the heel. These are still whole (but sticky). I don't feel like they are "floppy" either.
Just found this channel. I'd love to see you deconstruct some geobaskets
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I have two pairs of these. I have the unlined moc-toe version that I bought about ten years ago, and I have a wool lined version that is about two years old. The soles last a surprisingly long time. I have resoled my original pair once, and they are holding up incredibly well considering how frequently I wear them. What stands out to me is the very tight construction. My wife had a Clark's desert boot, and the stitching on the Duckfeet Boots is much tighter and stronger than on the Clarks. I have found these boots to be incredibly comfortable, definitely no pressure point at the heel drop off. Resoling was expensive because I paid like $45 for the sole from Duckfeet (plus shipping), and then another $70 to the cobbler. It was worth it because the boots are broken in perfectly.
Had my duckfeet for a few years, they’re a great casual boot that wear well. Can’t say I’ve noticed the same arch killing discomfort of year-old Clarkes desert boots. When mine wear out I’ll certainly get another pair… the dark brown leather I have patina’s beautifully.
This was one of the few boots I've seen on this channel that I've been interested in buying and of course it's almost $300 😭 seems worth it though
I love that the company sells you sole replacements. Repairability is so important for boots made of premium materials that are meant to last long! Especially considering the solo is crepe rubber which wears out fast. Props to duckfeet
Great review - I was hoping Duckfeet would show up on your channel - they deserve recognition! I already have the Sjaelland model and just ordered and received the Odenses. I am totally impressed and happy with both. For anyone who is turned off by the stiffness of a new pair, you can trust that the boots will soften after a couple weeks of wearing. I ordered the new soles for my Sjaellands and took them to a local shoe repair place - 20 Euro! So about 55 Euro including the cost of the new soles. Can’t beat that. RoseAnvil, thank you for this review and all your work and dedication to being honest about shoe quality - there are so many reviews out there that are sponsored by the shoe companies and it is hard to tell who is being honest. You are:-)
I bought my first boot ever of Duck Feet's Chelsea boot Roskilde earlier this year. I've been wanting a Chelsea boot and was debating between Blundstone and Duck Feet. Through my own research between the two, and you reviewing Blundstone and now finally Duck Feet I now feel validated with my purchase!
Do you feel the ground when you walk, like with clack?
Best Chelsea's are redback boots. I have two different pair as well as iron rangers and Jim greens and doc martens and many other boots. I wear my redbacks everyday. Check out his video on Redbacks
This is my current dilemma 😂
I think you made the right choice. I used to religiously wear Blundstones work boots in the 90’s when they WERE great boots, now they’re just run of the mill rubbish. My GF wanted to come to work on accession (I’m a carpenter) & I bought her a pair of blunnies and raves about how good they were. Well, the lasted only 6 months before falling apart. WHAT RUBBISH!!!
I’ll be buying Duckfeet Chelsea’s now for work.
I’ve had the Odense for about 6 months due to this video and I love them. Warmest boots I’ve ever owned and very water resistant, I live in Buffalo so I really put them to the test with snow. When you first get them they’re super stiff and you think it will take them forever to break in but my experience they were much faster to break in than my Red Wing Iron Rangers. I would recommend getting a second pair of laces when you buy them because the dye from the leather (mine are green) will stain the laces and can get on socks and stuff on the first few wears. Overall very happy with my purchase, thanks for the recommendation!
I have 3 pairs they are so comfortable. Summer Chelsea pair, winter lined pair . Wear every day. The older they get, the better they look!
I love my duckfeet! I have the red leather and the have worn beautifully so far. The soles are literally black after wearing them for a few years but otherwise no complaints.
They actually have a resole service as well. If you want your boots resoled you can purchase the service and the crepe outsoles on the sight and they will send you a shipping label and you send in your boots to them to get them resoled. I thought that was super awesome since I don't have a shoe maker or cobbler anywhere near me.
I have multiple pair of duckfeet since learning of them. I’ve got 2 pair of Faborg, one Odense, 2 pair of Arhus and the Silkeborg. The faborg and Odense leather needs a bit more work to break in (harder leather compared to the pebble leather in the Arhus and Silkeborg). But once broken in you’ll forget to take them off they’re so comfortable.
did the pressure point issue he was wondering abt every create an issue? or was the cardboard shank enough to basically get rid of that? i am considering buying
I’m a huge desert boot fan, so you can imagine that I instantly loved theses Duckfeet!
I have a pair of these and 2 pair of Duckfeet's Fyn shoes. I love them. The wide toe box and good leather is what originally drew me to this company. I have since had my first pair of Fyns resoled after 3-4 years of wear. The leather and stitching are still in great condition. The only con that I have found is the lack of any real arch support but this is easily rectified with a pair of Dr. Scholl's custom fit orthotic inserts which I use on the advice of an orthopedic surgeon given my flat feet.
They remind me of the Kickers shoes I wore back in Argentina. Very comfortable toe shape. Although we didn’t need the lining with 100F weather.
If you are still looking for more winter boots to cut open Anfibio has several shearling options. They are made in Quebec Canada. Notable features are the normal warm, waterproof and they also have some neat soles with retractable studs for walking on ice.
I saw someone with a pair recently and they look very nice.
Thanks for another great video; I just bought the unlined boots, and own a pair of the shoes, and I love them both. I’m not totally sure about he crepe soles, but thought I’d get them replaced with no-heel lugged replacement vibram soles next. I’ve had a lot of problems with flat feet, and narrow-toed shoes were making my toes overlap each other, and this design has let my feet spread and strengthen. I think this style of shoe is made to be sort of minimal and flexible, like barefoot shoes.
I'm an ancient Gen Xer. Those remind me of a shoe fad of the 70s - the Earth Shoe. They had a similar super wide toe area. They had a heel that was lower than the front sole. It was supposedly "healthier" to walk that way.😄
It's healthier to stand that way, it's way worse to walk that way.
It's why better brands like five-fingers have a good portion of their site dedicated to learning to walk properly on their shoes. Or rather, un-learning the heel-first stomping type of moving.
They even explain why it may not be the "shoe" for you. Bad arches, weak calves, even the positioning of the toes and much more: better of improving those if possible first.
Any brand or store that goes 'you sure? We may not be the right choice' has my trust.
@@user-zh4vo1kw1z ayo just looked up earth shoes. They're not minimalist barefoot shoes. It's true to what the guy said. The heel is lower than the forefoot. It's like the opposite of what heeled shoes do. Kinda odd looking. I'm a minimalist myself (I own vibram toe shoes) and I would not where those shoes. It looks real aggressive on the calves and maybe over-exdenting and under-extending some ligaments with that.
Those earth shoes are pretty ugly 😅
I asked my dad and he said he had some. Though they were suede and I don't think he had tge "negative sole" model
🥰Earth Shoes!!!
I have the Duckfeet Silkeborg boots. They're a good, comfortable, heavy pair of decent quality boots. Never had a problem of any kind! But If I'm going to be on my feet long hours, I use an arch support insert (Birkenstock's Birko Balance Insole.) Not because of any pressure point at the heel - there isn't any - but for my poor arches. But I do think that would also a viable solution for anyone whose shank breaks down.
Thank you so much! I was wondering if this combo would work as a person who also really needs arch support!
I’ve been needing some nice warm boots for riding in “cold” weather and these look awesome for cozy motorcycle and scooter boots for my long winter rides.
FL never gets cold so when it does, I ride a TON and my feet always freeze first because I only own summer shoes designed specifically to let air through.. I haven’t invested in warm motorcycle boots because I don’t want to pay motorcycle gear prices for something I’ll only wear in a very small amount of time. But these look cozy enough to wear casually too during cool weather and will last many seasons! Cool…
Best part, I have super wide feet.. even better! Haha
I have the ÅRHUS boot. It's the slip on kind without the full laces. I really like it. I haven't had any issues with pressure points. They can be kind of slippery but I live in SoCal so no snow or ice to be a problem. I also have 2 pairs of their sandals for summer and they are really nice, don't squeeze my feet like other strappy sandles do.
For nearly $300 I think you should get real shearling and a steel shank. That sole is also an odd choice for a winter boot. Can't imagine you'll get much traction on snow or ice with it.
Steel shank gets cold
The sole is slippery, I can confirm that.
I was also disappointed with the sole. I wish that some company would make actually good Ugg style boots with very durable and safe soles for walking on an icy road.
These are by no means hard work boots like a lot of the others on this channel, they are more for casual daily wear or low impact work. I own a pair of these in a northern climate, and I thought the same about the soles initially, but there’s been no issue with them so far after two years (unlike my Thursdays...)
For the $300, you are paying for real, high-quality leather made ethically in Europe. When it comes to ethical goods and being made in Europe, I’d say these are a crazy deal.
@@peep3616 Just out of curiosity, what happened with your Thursdays?
I have two pairs, glad to see a positive review on them. I feel validated 🤣🤣
These remind me of my childhood. The boots sport the Danish red and white flag. The company was a small family owned business established in 1975. The entire brand was based on just two models of shoes and they never really expanded their sortiment that much. The company is still privately owned.
Fun facts: the names of the diff. models are inspired by Danish islands and cities. Ie. Odense is the name of the largest city on the island of Fyn which is also the name of one of their models, I believe. H.C. Andersen the famous story teller was born in Odense. He did not wear these shoes though.
I wore these growing up, many many years ago, they were fashionable then fortunate. my feet are very happy for it !
Magnificent cut-centered score! I would have given it even higher. Well done! Especially after the past few that have been very disappointing.
So glad you did this video. My wife bought a pair with the extra material that folds down. I told her I would add a comment asking for this video. So I know she will appreciate it, thanks!
I've always wanted an upgrade from Uggs, this is the one!
Got the Himmerlands and these are my replacements for Dr. Martens. Duckfeet are amazing.
I bought their Chelsea boot, and I had the problem of the heel pressure point. Everything else about the boot was perfect for me but the discomfort made them unwearable, unfortunately. I bought the slip on clog as well and don't have the pressure point problem with those though, so it seems hit or miss.
From one cat owner to another, I noticed the love marks from your kitty at 6:14. They weren't there before that little bundle of happiness came to sit on the shoebox.
Loving the constant stream of content you are putting out. Definitely a good day when I see a new video in my subscriptions. Google has advertised these to me in the past and I was always wondering about them.
Merry Christmas RA.
over all id give it a pretty good rating personally not a fan of the super wide toe box and im not a fan of that type of sole
also damn fine job on the back cut very clean best one in a long while
I love my Duckfeet boots. Thanks for reviewing them!
I got a pair of duckfeet this Black Friday. Excited to see it cut in half and hear your thoughts about the boots.
Are they comfy and warm??
@@Entrailss they are warm and comfortable. The leather feels incredible. I used to wear uggs and noticed right away that duckfeet boots are heavier. They don’t feel too heavy when I put them on and walk for short distances. I haven’t walked long distances in these boots.
@@berylinthesuburbs6545 great info! You should do an “unboxing” and review.
I see you made the video already.
@@Entrailss haha, yeah, I did an unboxing and first impression because I couldn’t find too much info about duckfeet boots.
Finally Duckfeet! I recommended them months ago! I LOVE Duckfeet 😍
gotta be careful with the crepe sole. don't wear them if you're going to the petrol/gas station, I melted the soles of my duckfeet sandals simply by stepping briefly in some petrol residue. they never felt quite right after that - they started to stick to the pavement on hot days (not so relevant for these boots of course) for one thing - and eventually I had to get them resoled with a tougher rubber and now wear a cushioning insole with them.
I will say I do like their foot shape, I have a narrow heel and wide toes so usually struggle a bit to get shoes that fit my whole foot. duckfeet do!
I'd like to try these - It would be need if they made these with a zero rise sole (no heal)
I turned mine into zero drop. A very sharp, thin knife will cut the heel off close and then used a belt sander, but only for a few seconds at a time (as he says, the rubber will melt and gets grabby). Keeping the knife blade wet helps too.
I bought mine lightly used and at a steep discount, otherwise I’d never have tried it. I’ve been wearing them for a week or so and can’t complain aside from them being much heavier than my Lems.
@J Carter thanks for that - I was thinking if doing that - I modify most of my shoes as it is, been doing RUclips videos on it.
Picked up a pair of UGG Boots Stoneman, thick leather, waterproof. I plan to cut the sole flat and glue a Vibram sole on there
I love wide toe boxes. I wear Keens because they offer a wide toe box.
If you like Keens for the toe box, you would love Duckfeet.
You should do a series about famous boots worn in movies that are still made. Like the boots Indy wears in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The boots Harrison Ford wears are model 405 Work Boots made by the Alden Shoe Company of Middleborough, Massachusetts. They are advertised and sold to this day as "Indy" boots.
I'm a US size 8. If your 2nd toe is slightly longer than the first, duckfeet boots don't fit well and they are aware of it as most have returned their boots. I tried 39 and 40 and the toes were scrunched. Wish they would fix this issue as so many have the issue.
I've been waiting so long for this review. Thank you!
Me too
Thanks for doing a review on these! I just bought a pair of the unlined boot about a month ago and I’m loving them. I’m horseshoer and I was looking for something comfortable yet durable for work and these are perfect. I have gotten deep into the barefoot shoe movement in everything except for my riding boots (obviously) so when I got these I cut the heels off of them to make them zero-drop. That wouldn’t have been possible if they had a stiff steel shank so I’m glad they don’t have one. For those that were wondering about the pressure point in the heel- I used them for about a week before cutting the heels off and I found them comfortable but they’re much nicer now that they’re zero-drop. I’m never going back to boots with narrow toe boxes though, no matter how “good quality “ they are.
The looked like a higher quality Lems Boulder boot besides the heel. Might get these and cut the heel when my Lems wear out.
Thank you! My only hesitation has been that I would immediately need to replace the sole with a barefoot sole, but if they can be cut down that would be a good solution.
Yeah I used a sharp chefs knife and then used a sander to level it out but you may be able to get a good cobbler to do it for you.
Every time a new video drops, the boys and I all gather round and just get wild waiting for the cut. We scream and fight and gamble on the score. It’s a scene
I adore my duckfeet! I live in Alaska and they keep my feet warm enough without excess bulk.
How does the sole fare with ice, salt, mud, snow?
@@thetshirtblog On straight up ice they don't have great traction. If it's a mix of snow and ice, they are fine. I keep mine pretty clean and wipe them down after wearing so the de-icer hasn't been an issue. These are not really meant for hiking and trails so keep that in mind. I use icebugs and wool socks for that kind of activity. General daily wear the Duckfeet are my go-to.
Since you're doing winter boots you should really do a boot with the vibram arctic grip like some of the kodiak boots have. One thing that's pretty common with winter boots is that they are very warm with very poor traction on ice.
Have you seen those boots with retractable studs for the ice? I saw a pair of Anfibio’s with them and thought they were neat. I guess a few other brands use the same sole.
The owner just got them and hadn’t tested them on ice yet so I can’t comment on effectiveness
Good review. Would love to see more international boots cut in half and reviewed. Glad your covering how much traction the winter boots have on ice.
Allen Edmonds uses compressed paper shanks for some of their dress shoes and they are pretty comfortable and reliable. If the paper is hard enough, they are perfectly fine. Some high end makers are using very flexible veg tan leather shanks and they are completely fine.
For low heeled normal streetwear, you don't need a monster of a shank.
Nice. Allen Edmunds is made down the road from me.
Hi, I own the Danner Bull Run Chelsea boots, they are made the same way as the moc toe, but they have a full liner in the Chelsea boots. The moc toe is almost fully unlined which I love. I don't like the linings. Well, they are a great boot.
Damn.. I didn't know I wanted a cozy boot. Nice work Poland!
Great content as always. Cool to see a simple casual boot like these sliced open for a change.
I agree with other viewers that seeing other casual/hiking brands from Europe like Ecco and Lowa cut open would be fun to see. The Ecco track for instance comes to mind. They run about $225 last I checked and I used to sell them a ton when I sold shoes back in the day. By far Ecco's most popular boot.
I know this is silly, but I loved the video of you guys actually making the noodle meal. That is next level!
Yup yup! They shot it really well
When is the military boot series dropping?!
Yesss
I’d love to see it
@@shurdi3 because he teases it all the time haha
The ultimate boss level pumpkin-spice-of boots…
This brand looks really good. The other models are pull-on, no laces. Just wish for a grippier sole.
I'd love to see more like this! I've been trying to find boots similar to this, maybe with a canvas upper and leather sole, or anything.
I'm basically looking for an all handmade leather alternative to a Chuck Taylor or Palladium. Extremely lightweight, yet with natural materials that can be repaired and be durable. Sometimes you just don't want to put clunky boots on, you know?
Lems Boulder Boot. amazing!
Divinci boots might fit the bill. Leather soles, wide toe box, no heel and leather uppers.
You should cut some On Running shoes, I love these because they are so comfortable and I would love to see how they look from the inside
I really would like to see a boat shoe series this summer. I'd love to find the nicks or whites or Redwing or whatever of boat shoes haha.
Quoddy and Rancourt. Job done.
@@pricedm1 I'll give one of those a try next. Thank you. I currently have a pair of the upper end sperrys....and they're fine...exactly fine.
I love how your cat is always trying to steal your spot light😂
I think I’m about to buy the Chelsea’s for my next pair of work boots...just cannot decide on which colour! Lol
Thank you for the review, I have a pair of (used) Roskilde that I cut the heel off of for a zero drop. Now I’m searching for a lightly used pair of Faborg to do the same. I need decently sturdy boots for work and want zero drop, I go through 2-3 pairs of Lems per year and wish someone would make a sturdy zero drop, but I think these will work.
I have a pair of duckfeet and would like to cut the heel off as well. How did you cut the heel off? What did you use?
@@rickonmaui7054 I used a filet knife and kept the blade wet. I think that putting the boots in the freezer might make it easier too. The crepe is tough to cut for sure.
@@milqster thanks so much and for the freezer tip
I’ve been following you for a long time and I LOVE what you do, but can you please do a review and cut apart of the the Brahma black steel toes from Walmart. I wear through them in about a year, but I’m an arborist and a desert landscaper so I put em through hell. For 23.99, I think they’re ok and I don’t make enough for the higher end rebuildables. I just want your honest opinion because I can’t even afford a blade to cut open my old ones haha
I love how these look tbh, one of my favorites.
Solovair do sheepskin lined boots. Also panama jack have been making sheepskin lined boots for years.
I've had my eye on these for over a year, I should have bought some on Black Friday
Check out those Nisolo boots if you can. The All-Weather Andres boots look appealing for the price if they have the right materials.
I have a pair of Sjaelland that I cut the heel off to make them zero-drop. I'm kinda stoked to see that the shank is so flexible.
I’ve tried researching this exact thing. Did you just go for it? Did you heat the sole and start pulling at the heel drop? Once it was off, was there any glue or residue to get rid of? I’m super interested in more information if possible!
2nd for more information on removing the heel, please.
@@ajklnr Yeah, I just went for it. I used a new blade in a utility knife/box cutter. I found it worked best of I cut a line all the way around the heel and then kinda carefully worked toward the center. It took awhile and didn't come out perfectly even, but I wore them all last winter and have been wearing them this year and haven't had any problems.
@@ajklnr Also, I've heard that a cobbler can cut them off for you for like $20.
@@jenniferdezember299 Hi! Just want to make sure you saw my reply. 🙂 I couldn't tag 2 people.
Im giving u 5 stars for obvious reasons, must 6 stars for ur cat that i haven't seen in a while! Always great videos
Military boot reviews! Rocky S2Vs, C2C trainers, Nike flyboots, Oakley and Danners!
I bought the chukka version and love them. The only issue is I bought a size too tight (no room for toes at front), I wear 10 and ordered size 43 (should have done 44)....
They do run small. I too had to move up to a 44 - which is usually too big for me. The company was great about the exchange, though. No extra fees.
It's so funny how you cut apart the laces too 😂
The only thing you didn't said about these boots, that there is no gusseted tongue, so waterproofness is very low, even with thick premium leather
I used to work at a shop that made rubber gaskets. If you get a squirt bottle of water and just spray some on while cut should do a lot better.
Hey there, ever considered reviewing Guidi shoes/Guidi sourced leather (carol christian poell etc, James Kearns etc.)? I think you'd love the craftsmanship.
Perhaps you could add the Duckfeet logo to the thumbnail for this video? I think it would make things a bit more clear and give this good company some extra well-deserved advertising.
Thank you so much for this review. Not many reviews on on this brand
If they had a bellows tongue, would help with weather-proofing a lot. Apart from that they look ok for a winter boot.
Great boot to end on! I’m considering getting a pair now for the cold Idaho winters. Nice to see the options from poor, better, best! Thank you and merry Christmas!
The Odenses are great…keep in mind that you will want one size up if you are wearing thick socks with them.
A series on safety toe work boots would be great. A lot of them have fabric on the inside including a lot of redwings which I’m disappointed in.
Try the Wolverine I-90. Nearly the same look as a Blundstone. Not a great construction but they are comfy and with a composite tow I can wear to work.
I'm moving to Portland Oregon. I'm gonna need some.good winter boots!
It's not made in Poland, it seems it's made in Denmark
"The company was founded in 1975 by the Wiechmann couple in Sønderjylland - the Southern part of of mainland Denmark - and has since been a small family-run company with a lot of personality."
The company started in Denmark indeed and is still Danish-owned and the shoes are Danish-designed. But the company has been producing its shoes in Poland since the 1980s. This was a deliberate decision on the part of the company. It was cheaper yet maintain a high-end European cobbler tradition.
I kinda love these? They look so cosy and nice for wider feet
I don’t see how these are croc+Ugg’s.
I glad you did this video. I’ve been interested in the Arhus boot they make.
They look like baby booties. *But* I am loving the extra space for toes. There's never enough space in the toe area which is why everybody has bunions!
Please dissect a pair of Adidas Adilette Slides. Since the 1970s, this popular design has been imitated by countless brands including popular designers (selling theirs for over 10x more). Would appreciate knowing how durable they are (specially what seems to be stitched on strap) and why they are so comfortable. And how well do they compare to similar designs from Gucci, Lacoste, etc.
RoseAnvil, have you ever compared Nick's boots with zamberlan? Have you ever cut open a pair of zamberlan? Do they compare? They would be for hiking, working, And riding my motorcycle.
Would love to see some Limmer boots cut open. They are hiking boots handmade in Intervale New Hampshire. They make custom boots but also have off the shelf boots that seem incredibly well made