Really curious about the timberline Barstow boots are they built with quality material or are they doing what carhartt is doing and just relying on their name to sell in that moctoe style
Purchased these in 2019 for construction as a journeyman carpenter. Comfortable day 1 and lasted well over year without an ounce of regular care. The waterproofing is breathable and never failed whereas those in Keens and Red Wings have. I was a bit shocked to see the low rating, but I'm not a materials expert so I trust that your rating is fair.
Keen in my experience has terrible waterproofing, but they’re by far the most comfortable boots I’ve had for construction, also the least durable sadly, have had eyelets break off in the past.
Keens are cheap for sure. Red Wing it depends a lot on the model. A pair of 875s would probably be as good or better than Thorogoods in every way except maybe break-in, and definitely cost.
@@EssenceofPureFlavor From a utility standpoint, the 875s lack critical features necessary to keep a tradesperson safe and productive. Lack of a safety toe and waterproofing makes the 875 a non-competitor for anyone working outside of a finished space. An 8" boot also adds extra support while helping to keep dirt out. The 875s seem more premium from a fashion standpoint, as is reflected by the marketing on the boot's webpage.
@@wpnt37 The difference between an 875 and the "work" version, 10875, is basically marketing. If an 8" boot is needed, fine, there's also the 10877. Steel toes are an annoyance for most jobs and not present on most Thorogoods either. And waterproofing is pointless on pretty much any boot and you're better off using leather treatments, so that's not much of a selling point imo. Have never owned Thorogoods and I'm not really putting them down, but Red Wing has absolutely earned their reputation. They're solid boots, and definitely not just a fashion statement.
I wear those to work everyday as an electrician. Switched from red wing 4 years ago and will probably never go back. Soooooo comfortable. Keep your eyes open for a deal. I pay from $210-$230 for these boots and get a good year or year and a half on the job site from these.
I agree been waiting for the dissecting this exact boot. I also switched from redwings and agree. I've been on this same boot for almost 3 years now. Sole is starting to wear now, mine are alittle more because I have to have steel toes.
I have the Crazy horse version of these with the heeled sole. I've had them for over 2 years and have put well in excess of 1500 Pipefitters apprentice miles on them. They are BY FAR the most durable and comfortable boots I have ever owned and the only pair where the inner lining had held up COMPLETELY. Not a tear, not a rip, nothing. I just recently had to retire them for now due to the sole just being too worn down. Hopefully I can get them resoled in the near future. 100% worth the money. Could not recommend them more!
I have the crazy horse version with wedge sole and og moc toes. The crazy horse version seem to be a much tougher break in. Do you think they were a little rough on the break in?
@@garysprague2009 Not at all for me. Maybe I was just lucky though. They genuinely fit like a glove, minus a little bit of time for the tongue to settle intl a comfortable spot.
@@garysprague2009 both pairs of thorogoods I’ve had were terrible to wear for the first 2-3 weeks. I didn’t ease into them, I’d retire the old ones and go to work on the new ones. I think if you slowly took turns wearing the new ones to break them in slowly it would’ve helped but I don’t have time for that when they barely last a year and I never think about buying them early. I’m going with a pair of JK boots next. Thorogoods don’t hold up well enough for me and welding/oilfield shit.
Yeah! Get those boots recrafted/upgraded and you'll enjoy them for at least another 2 years. Do you watch Revival Shoe Repair on RUclips? That guy, Aaron, could do it easily.
I've had a pair of these for over a year, just had them resoled. I alternate between a pair of these and a regular pair of thorogoods. Best boots I've ever had, will be a customer for life. And I'm from Wisconsin so that helps too.
I have been on the fence about resoling my current 3 yr old pair of standard Mac toe or getting these. I really like the idea of the water proof liner because I can use them as a near full time boot. But there is more life left in my current boots. One thing that gets lost with the RUclips reviews is Thorogood make their heritage boots with a safety toe for people who work in them daily. You won't find that in a pair of Red Wing heritage boots!
@@Jonnyfixedgear yeah mine are safety toe, I'm really hard on boots and these have held up well, part of the heel peeled a little as the stitching let go, but they were all fixed up when I had them resoled.
I work with water all day and these are the only boots I can wear and not get wet feet. Most waterproofing gets worn and lets water thru after a couple of months…my current pair of thorogoods with the water proof lining, has lasted over 9 months now
Me too. Love that background, especially relevant for the MITUSA series and if you care about how the company is run, labor practices, etc. For example, that Thorogood is employee-owned and unionized is a big plus as far as I'm concerned.
Iv been a thorogood man for years now. The stitching in the back is for snowshoes. I remember when these came out. I was really pumped to finally have a waterproof thorogood. Kick ass boot but man if you got the ol ones wet it’s going to make for a hell of a long shift. These boots are the best! A little pricy but you’ll get a true year out of them.
I wear the 1957’s at work every day, but the 6” (814-3600) version. The waterproofing does help (I manage an auto detail shop and car wash, as well as detail). I wouldn’t go in a creek with them, but they have served me well so far. I also clean them and condition the leather once a month. That goes a long way.
I have these in a 6” for home use and they’ll probably last a lifetime. On my 5th pair of the standard moc toe for work. The leather outlasts the sole 3:1 in my experience. I average 9,300 steps a day for the entire year and 90%+ of them are in these boots.
I recently purchased a wallet from your scratch and dent sale. The quality blew me away. The packaging was nice. There were two cards in the wallet. 1st had the person who assembled the wallet and the 2nd was a thank you card. Definitely recommend. Planning on getting a belt next
I’ve had several pairs of these. They are amazing boots for work. No issues with feet getting wet ever. I will only wear thorogood for my work boots. Solid boots every time for me.
I've had my pair for just about 4 years. Working as a beer delivery driver in the mountains for the past year they are pretty far from waterproof at this point. They saved my foot from breaking when I dropped a keg on it (barely I almost had to cut it off to get my swollen foot out). They are hands down the most comfortable footware I have ever worn. The heel doesn't wear out and they saved my ass from rogue nails on miltiple occasions. These boots rake in the bitches don't doubt it for a second.
I bought a pair of these with a steel toe and “briar pitstop” leather . I’m a forester and work in the woods and I’m at our mill facilities. These are comfortable on the catwalks and concrete at the mill. They were easy to break in. There are some downsides however. While they are great in the mill, they are questionable in the woods. The sole gets covered in mud easily and becomes very slick, almost like skating when walking on a muddy logging road. The boots have very supple leather, but they have scratched easily and showed briar damage from day 1, the scratches are all superficial, but definitely noticeable. Lastly, just like the pair reviewed mine leaked. It was not as much as the test showed, but they are definitely not waterproof like my Gore-Tex hunting boots are. The lining around the heal is also showing some wear. Overall, I wear them on days I plan to go to into the mill and purchased a pair of Georgia loggers to hold me over until my Wesco’s are delivered in a few months.
How do you like the Georgia Loggers? Was thinking about trying them out since, I'd love a pair of Nick's or White's but I haven't been able to bite the bullet yet, looking for something in the $200-$300 range. I'm a bucket man for a small tree service and have to climb every great once in a while. Would love to hear what you think.
@@jesseshort8 so far so good. I’ve had them for 2 months and wear them 2-3x a week for 9-12 hours a day. They took some breaking in, but once they got comfortable they are about the same as my Thorogoods. Build quality is what you would expect from a boot in the price range, adequate not horrible, but definitely not US hand made standards. The insoles leave a bit to be desired so I’d recommend an upgrade, but that’s my take. Overall, they should last about a year which is what I need them to do. They seem to be waterproof and the lining wicks moisture pretty well. Overall I’d rate them as a “good” for the money. For reference I have the steel toe - lace to toe version, non-insulated. Are they going to be as good as a West Coast boot, absolutely not, but they are much better than some cheap boots I’ve bought. If your a lineman, you may need support for climbing spikes, unfortunately I can’t help you there, I’ve never tried them with spikes. I think there was a review on Amazon that mentioned using spikes with them, you may want to check that out.
I've had these boots since March of this year and have already put 1500 miles on them at work. FedEx delivery driver. Resoled recently and I can tell that the original sole definitely lasts longer. The boot as a whole has treated me well.
I've been wearing these for over a year, soles are starting to wear a little, but overall they are waterproof and have kept my feet completely dry all the time. I work outdoors in all kinds of weather, construction sites, mud, water, etc. NO complaints. The comfort level is amazing. They form to your feet and get better with time. Don't know why you had so many issues with this boot. I haven't experienced any!
I have a pair of Thorogood GEN-Flex2 6”. Best boots ever! Comfortable out of the box and they look awesome. I drive truck for a living, so the reflective parts on the boot are appreciated. I haven't seen that on too many boots.
I recently bought a pair of the 1957's just like these, but with a 90 degree heal. (Required by my Company) and in the safety toed version. I have not noticed any problem with "breathability" and I wear Marino wool socks year round. My only "issue" was with the ridiculously large amount of leather in the tongue of the boot. There is SO much extra leather there, that you have to fold it up around the sides in a very specific way, and it created hot spots on my ankles. This was the most difficult part of the break in period. And was quite uncomfortable at times. I had to tie the boots so that they were tight around my foot, but very loose up the ankle. Either the leather softened up, or my ankles just got used to the extra pressure. Either way, they are pretty comfortable now.
Had the exact same issue with mine and I was really questioning my purchase. Once they were broken in, a long uncomfortable process, they were perfect thankfully. They have to address that tongue
Are you guys sure it's the toungue and not the speed hook? Asking because on these boots and the Nicks Builder pro I noticed ankle bite right were the eyelets are. The leather around them has to softed up with wear before they stop hurting you.
@@Loganedward29 no. It’s the excessive amount of leather used for the tongue. It’s so excessive it has to be folded again and again and creates “hit spots” on your ankles.
@angryagain68 I'm struggling to see it. I may just be missing it. Or mine could just fold more naturally. The 8 inch model I have just rest right inside the boot and I never notice it.
@@Loganedward29 or, possibly you just have larger than average ankles? Don’t know. But I can tell you that this one of the more common complaints about this particular boot.
I just got these boots in the 8" steel toe version a few weeks ago and so far I love the way they fit and are breaking in. Very comfortable and I love this leather.
I am surprised by this. I really love these boots. I've had them over a year and I recently cleaned them and they look pretty good especially being a sheetmetal worker I get a lot of cuts , but they look pretty new from a distance, but I know I paid closer to $200. Didn't even know they were a 57 special line. But I still love them.
Got these about 2yrs ago! Love them! Been beating the shyte of on the farm, and field since. Comfy from day 1 and extremely waterproof. Got mine on sale for $160 at a outfitter near me! Keep them up and they will last awhile!
I believe these originally were called the flyway boot, built for upland game hunting, hence the design differences. I have had a pair for a couple years and love them, especially for hunting.
It's cool you mentioned this company switching over to make boots for the US army during ww1. I just went over this in college US history class this week. To prepare for the war, the government chose the most efficient industrial companies at that time to make and provide supplies for them. If the companies agreed to the contract(which most would due to the crazy amount of money the gov was willing to pay) and gauranteed sale of every product produced. They would have indeed been one of the top boot companies at that time with a pretty solid OEE.
Having used a lot of waterproof membrane boots in very wet conditions, they can easily be punctured by bits of grit or mistakes in the manufacturing process. And when they do leak, or if water gets in over the top, then they take forever to dry out as the water is trapped inside the boot until it evaporates. You're right that for most purposes, waxing your boot works just as well. Unfortunately marketing means that people look for membrane boots with Goretex tags and they sell better than non-membrane equivalents for hiking boots or similar applications.
Straight up fellas, Scentbird is not worth your hard earned dollars. There are much better and more affordable ways to try good fragrances. If you do the research and the math you'll definitely see what I mean. Don't make the same mistake i did. The only way it might be worth a single month is if you use some sort of promo to get a great deal on the first month and then cancel immediately.
Just bought my first pair, they feel great out the box. I was wearing timberland pros but i rather support my fellow Americans. Thanks for the info on the channel
I have both og non waterproof & the 1957 model, have worn both for 1.5 years each & I can say the og non water proof model is way more comfortable. Both are great boots though, perfect for hvac work !
I've had the 6" steel toe, lugged version of this boot. Has the crazy horse leather, took a bit to break in, but its wearing really well and has been really comfortable
I’ve been a proud Theo good owner for over a decade now absolutely love their boots I’ve owned several pairs and absolutely enjoy the quality craftsmanship this brand delivers with every pair
I’ve owned this boot for a couple years and have had it re-soled once, probably my favorite set of boots ever. Just got the Iron rangers in copper and I like them but I always go back to my thorogoods
I work as a heavy equipment field tech running these boots without care, coming across grease, Diesel and other oils and chemicals and these boots outlast any other boots I’ve brought to the field.
I wear the TH814-4141 (aka 8" Flyway with the black, heeled sole) daily in my urban landscaping work. I found them extremely comfortable right out of the box. They've held up well, and so far they've been quite waterproof, even when saturated by water from broken irrigation lines. The only downside is that the soles are wearing out a bit faster than expected, probably from all my walking on pavement. But even at $300, getting a new pair every year would be worth it.
I've owned lots of boots, including Redwing Heritage (fantastic leather, flimsy soles, uncomfortable footing with poor arch support) and White's Smoke Jumpers (perfect fit after long break-in, went for 5 years before I had to resole, they really do prevent fatigue, still working hard). I also own shoes by Allen Edmonds and Rancourt. I bought these because they were waterproof, incredibly soft to the touch, and so good looking.
I have a pair of this TH814-4141 with the black sole as well as an older pair that are not the 'maxwear' sole. The material on the older (5 yrs?) seems a little harder than the 'maxwear'. Pavement, especially older, rougher does a number on the 'maxwedge'. I have no idea if they are different materials. It may be more in the way I use them. I tend to put more pavement miles on the black ones.
i’ve used the same pair of their og moc toe in a woodshop for 7 years. i dont skuff my feet when i walk, and they’re still good to go. great leather on these.
proud to own a pair of blue roofing boots by thorogood, that ive had for about 10 years, and just recently added a pair of mock-toe from their midnight series to my boot collection. thanks for the video about the heritage.
I used to use a pair of Thorogood 8in steel toes back when I worked in a naval shipyard as a welder. Some days I would spend 8 hours scooting around on the metal floor to weld, that little extra leather on the heal helped to prevent excess wear in my experience my old red wings had a blow out because of the wear to the back of the boots and on the side of the heal.
I love my moc toe boots got their classic six years for two years now and in incredible condition and mann is it so nice and comfortable to wear. My red wing on the other hand.. a journey to break those
Been wearing the 1957s for over a year now and they've held up great with heavy use. One thing I have noticed is that the insoles wear out fast. I'm on my third pair of insoles but I got the thorogood memory foam ones and they're better than original.
Those Thursday's are looking pretty good so far. Those 54s are a bit skanty on some of the important guts, imo . Thanks, man. These vids are genuinely helpful if you're buying boots on more than just how they look (and for 300 USD I expect more than just looks).
I have the steel toe version of these. Bought them 2 years ago and work on an offshore oil rig. They're still holding up great and super comfortable. I'm on my feet 12-14 hours a day. The only maintenance I do is put on some Obenauf's heavy duty LP every couple of months to help the chemicals from messing up the leather. Edit: the boots I have are the steel toe version with crazy horse leather and the black sole
The soles are not slip resistant. Because the tred is not deep enough. However, thorogoods are amazing for walking on grating, up ladders, and general worksite use. I am maintenence tech, in manufacturing and these are comfortable on concrete. The soles last a year, but the soles are comfortable. This is the most comfortable work boot I have ever worn, as long as your work pays for your work boots. These are hard to beat.
Thanks to your videos, I have come to appreciate even more than before how boots are made! I have a pair of army boots I love and I'm sure would be interesting to cut: they are french army rangers (brodequin/rangers) model of 1952 (also known as Algeria model, because of that war). They have a really nice simple thick natural brown leather. You still find them new from stock but being so old, they need a new sole...the rubber didn't stand storage. Most online pictures don't do them justice because they are from storage. Just treat them once and they become beautiful!
No heal counter cover is what makes these types of lined boots a problem. Wore Irish Setter Wingshooters for a few years and would wear large holes in the heal fairly quickly. Unlined boots are the way to go for sure.
Rodbuster here. We buy these for the comfort and the main reason....the flat wedge sole. But in my profession, if u get 6-8 months out of boots, you succeeded. But now they want 250 for a basic pair. Absolutely crazy!
I just got these boot but with a defined heel because it was a requirement for work. They are super comfortable and seem to be made really well. Only time will tell if they hold up to the abuse. Wish me luck
I have 2 pair of the OG Thorogood boots and have been wearing the first pair for 2 years now and still have lots of wear on the first pairs sole wearing them 40 hours a week working in a plant building tractor trailer parts.
I got a pair of these and an all black OG at the same time in a 6" I go to an outlet store for them but the boots aren't irregular and I don't think I paid over 450 for 2 pairs. It was only over a year ago. But I honestly had no Idea these were anything special except that they said waterproof, until seeing this. And I like them. I'm a sheetmetal worker so the leather gets cuts it them a bit, especially in the shop. But I really been enjoying this channel since finding it a month or so ago.
I’ve had these in the steel toe version for about 6 months and I love them so far. I do commercial hvac and am pretty hard on them and they’re holding up really well. Time will tell! Also; I got my dad one of your Claude wallets. Super nice and high quality! He loves it! I love everything you do dude! Thank you!
My guess to the stitches on the heel is to stops the pants’ cuffs from slide down too far, the pants from back in the days are usually cut with wide straight leg openings
I have these in a 6” ST and they are by far the most comfortable ST boots I’ve purchased right out of the gate. I’ve had these for almost 2 years in a rotation and they still look awesome. Soles are holding up nicely too. I would buy them again but I don’t need to because they are holding up well. Nice review as always. Long time sub.
Comfy boots, I have the 1957 flyway uplanders. When I first put em on it felt like I was walking on a cloud. However I wore the counters out in 3 months, sent em back, Thorogood put a moleskin type cover on the counters, wore those off in a month. Back to the hole in the counters. Then I learned how to tie a heel lock with the laces. Much less damage that way. The sole has lasted 3 years. Time to resole em. I work in a water utility and usually go through 3 to 4 pairs of boots a year. These boots have been a great value
I was working for a landscape company and was wearing a pair of red wing Irish setters I had wore out. Insole and outsole was destroyed at that point. Only thing still good was the leather and boot itself anyway. A co worker bought thorogoods in the wrong size and gifted me pair… he wouldn’t accept my money but my my have they been resilient boots the last 3 years. As far as comfort and durability I still have to give it to be timberland pro Helix… to me that boot is hard to beat but damn I love thorogood now
After using a pair of Thorogood boots, for a year. I had lots of pain. In my arms. My feet or legs never hurt once. I always had pain in my feet, beforehand. They're expensive but I can't go back. It's been worth every penny. I want a pair of moc toes without the steel toe just to wear around
I love my 1957s, first thing I did was remove the lining, now they are awsome. I work outside in Fla, these boots are super comfortable. light and tuff soles. ( 1 inch defined , not the silly wedge)
@@001blackmax i cut into the lining up at the top , peeled it down then got out my linemans pliers and twisted . Lots of struggle and some profanity . Ultimately its just a waterproof sock thats glued in , so it will come out
@@001blackmax like it much better, im in hot weather most of the year, the waterproof bootie is a hot box, without it the boot breaths correctly and yes, the fit is better, much better
What a nice way to come home after 16 hours today. Thanks for the nice review. I was hoping these might be a better build quailty. Cause I think they a nice looking boot.
You should do a rubber rain-boot series. I live in the Pacific North West and I go through rain-boots yearly. I would love to get your analysis on some.
For a lot of us who work for a company with an ESOP, we simply call it EE-saw-P. Once again, a phenomenal review. I am still discovering more of your videos. They help me unwind!
I just purchased these exact ones after having my OG Thorogood moc toe for 3yrs wearing them everyday for 12-16hr work days at Ford Motor company. Love the brand can’t wait to see how these compare!!
I just bought my second pair of Thorogood boots. I wore the first pair for over three years and had the sole replaced once (I am quite bow legged). They were easily the best boots I have ever worn, far exceeding even Red Wing! Though I considered purchasing the 1957 - for all the reasons you noted - I decided the extra money wasn't worth the difference. I did change to the dark sole because the white one quickly gets nasty looking. By the way, the only reason I bought the new boot was because a hole developed in the leather where my little toe rides. I would have gladly had them resoled and worn them for another year or two!
First pair of mocks I purchased back in the 90's a pair of Timberland VTG mocs around 1993 or so. Green canvas uppers. Had thick waxy brown leather bottoms. They lasted forever. Think I paid around 175.00 back then. When you mentioned the deal on back for taking boot off I remember they had that
That’s when timberland was still making quality boots and footwear up n Maine or New Hampshire ( can’t recall) I had great pairs of timberland in 1979 to about 85, then went into full red wing mode.
I bought these but with the maxwedge heel for doing powerline work last month, and after they broke in I’m seriously impressed! Arguably my most comfortable set of boots, and I’m usually a Justin’s Stan!
I don't mean to put down the company, but I wouldn't call Justin the highest bar you could set for yourself. There's far better options for similar prices
@@Arto257 I mean, I’ve had a set that’s lasted me 6 years before finally splitting, and my main work set is going strong, though I definitely prefer these Thorogoods.
Need more steel and comp toe stuff, good sir. I bought some Cody James "Disruptor" Western work boots back in April and man, what a gloriously pleasant surprise they've been. Damn comfortable and have held up to everything my job has thrown at them.
Based on your recomendation i got Thorogoods. Steel moc toe. The kind thats not wedge style.... dude its been a year and Ive put them through hell, and they're still going strong. Best investment ever.
I work in a window factory, assembling frames from composite materials. I got a pair of red wing supersole 2.0's but was extremely unhappy with the comfort and how they held up over my almost 8 months of using them. The toe box took a huge gouge the first day I wore them to work, and by the time I bought the 1957's, the leather on the Supersoles toe boxes was basically gone. Top half of it was worn away, and I'm not particularly hard on boots. Most of my work is walking back and forth at an assembly table or standing in place. Comfort wise, even after replacing the insoles with something I like, it was still painful to walk in and outside of them, and I bled for a few weeks on the inside of my heel. I hoped it was just break in, but, it never improved over 8 months while I debated on buying another leather mitusa boot. Then I learned about thorogood, and the fact they're made only an hour away from me, I got interested, fell in love with the looks of these 1957's Crazyhorse color, checked around for reviews on other thorogoods, and bought them 4 months ago. Haven't regretted it since. Whatever insole came in mine, i didn't care for, but I got a pair of their insoles from amazon and they're amazing. Best insoles i've ever bought. Break in was maybe a day, and that's being generous. I was worried about durability of the moc stitch and the tumbled leather, but they have held up leaps and bounds better than the red wings did, and the oil seems to have added "character," I think it would be called. The areas that bend around the shaft have turned a much darker color. I find myself looking around them sometimes when I put them on before work. I have a couple scratches in the toe box and some discoloring from I think the alcohol we use for cleaning, but they've held up fantastic, and when these do eventually bite the dust, i'd be happy to buy another.
Oh man, I've really been eyeing these. I beat the hell out of my trusty old Ameeican Heritage series Thorogoods before I had to retire them. Hard-ass, steel-toe work boots that feel like sneakers on your feet.
Who would have guessed that cutting boots and shoes in half would lead to well over a half a million subscribers... we're hooked... Informational as well as entertaining...
I got a pair that was a little to small and took out the lining was little bit of work but love the boots now it can be removed with out destroying the boot
Bought a pair of Irish Setters last spring. Steel toe w/top protection plate (forget what they’re called). Felt great day1, like no break-in. I use them for motorcycle boots. Think I spent north of $300. I’ll try these the next time I need boots. Thx for the share/vid.
I didn't realize the price had gone up that much. I got mine roughly 2 years ago and paid $220. Great boots though, never regretted forking over the money.
the stitch on the heal of the boot is only on the waterproof boots. You can always tell whos wearing waterproof thorogoods by looking at their heal. Maybe thorogood is thinking if you have waterproof boots they are more likely to be muddy and youre more likely to pry them off with your other foot rather than use your hands
I like to wear my boots sloppy loose, so i demolish heels. I started throwing cotton wire harness tape or cotton friction tape for electrical work in the heel and it has gone a long way to keep my boots alive. I have 8' thorogood flyways (same thing as above but they have lug soles instead of the wedges) for 2 1/2 years without failure.
Weston, This isn't entirely on topic of the video but I thought I'd share. Went to REI the other day in grand rapids with a buddy of mine and when we were checking out the gentlemen helping my friend asked what kind of boots I was wearing, and if they were Nicks. I chatted with him for a brief moment and he mentioned that he had heard of Nicks because he watches Rose Anvil. I think I ultimately found your channel in reverse manner, because of Nicks. Cheers, B (For those wondering I had a pair of 6 y/o made to order Robert boots on)
Had an old carpenter tell me that the stitching across the heel was a wee bit of padding when you were toe-nailing and blocking the stud with your heels.
Hey its the series I got, well kinda lol. I got the logging ones or the lugged ones. I was also disapointed when I saw that their was no counter cover but the lining is very cool/feels neet. I've had it for 1 year so far and it still looks new. Been trying really hard to take care of them. First boot I've had that was that price, your channel made me want them back in the day. Still watch the boot care video whenever I need a refresher
While I’m not an expert in boot making like yourself, what I feel in the action of wearing them daily is they’re better than every other brand you named, and definitely longer lasting in the field than redwing moc toes
I have searched your videos and can’t find any Kenetrec’s being cut. I would love to see the inside of a pair and how they’re built. You channel is my new obsession, such good content!
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Can you do the redwing 10877
It's great to see your subscription count get higher and higher. Can't wait to see 1 million Rose Anvil subs soon.
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I'd say it's mechanically softened leather, right? Makes sense to me.
White's got a new boot
Really curious about the timberline Barstow boots are they built with quality material or are they doing what carhartt is doing and just relying on their name to sell in that moctoe style
Purchased these in 2019 for construction as a journeyman carpenter. Comfortable day 1 and lasted well over year without an ounce of regular care. The waterproofing is breathable and never failed whereas those in Keens and Red Wings have. I was a bit shocked to see the low rating, but I'm not a materials expert so I trust that your rating is fair.
Some boots are more than the sum of it's materials.
Keen in my experience has terrible waterproofing, but they’re by far the most comfortable boots I’ve had for construction, also the least durable sadly, have had eyelets break off in the past.
Keens are cheap for sure. Red Wing it depends a lot on the model. A pair of 875s would probably be as good or better than Thorogoods in every way except maybe break-in, and definitely cost.
@@EssenceofPureFlavor From a utility standpoint, the 875s lack critical features necessary to keep a tradesperson safe and productive. Lack of a safety toe and waterproofing makes the 875 a non-competitor for anyone working outside of a finished space. An 8" boot also adds extra support while helping to keep dirt out. The 875s seem more premium from a fashion standpoint, as is reflected by the marketing on the boot's webpage.
@@wpnt37 The difference between an 875 and the "work" version, 10875, is basically marketing. If an 8" boot is needed, fine, there's also the 10877. Steel toes are an annoyance for most jobs and not present on most Thorogoods either. And waterproofing is pointless on pretty much any boot and you're better off using leather treatments, so that's not much of a selling point imo. Have never owned Thorogoods and I'm not really putting them down, but Red Wing has absolutely earned their reputation. They're solid boots, and definitely not just a fashion statement.
I wear those to work everyday as an electrician. Switched from red wing 4 years ago and will probably never go back. Soooooo comfortable. Keep your eyes open for a deal. I pay from $210-$230 for these boots and get a good year or year and a half on the job site from these.
The lining breaks down and bunches and tears eventually. A 13four Wiremen. I thought 701 was a gym shoe local? Jk
701 is pretty much gone. I left them 10 years ago. I’m a super for a residential company. No gym shoes on my jobs. Lol.
I agree been waiting for the dissecting this exact boot. I also switched from redwings and agree. I've been on this same boot for almost 3 years now. Sole is starting to wear now, mine are alittle more because I have to have steel toes.
I do food reviews while high on my RUclips channel 😮
What do you think about the lining that's why I'm not gonna buy another pair of thorogoods other then that great boots
I have the Crazy horse version of these with the heeled sole. I've had them for over 2 years and have put well in excess of 1500 Pipefitters apprentice miles on them. They are BY FAR the most durable and comfortable boots I have ever owned and the only pair where the inner lining had held up COMPLETELY. Not a tear, not a rip, nothing. I just recently had to retire them for now due to the sole just being too worn down. Hopefully I can get them resoled in the near future. 100% worth the money. Could not recommend them more!
I have the crazy horse version with wedge sole and og moc toes. The crazy horse version seem to be a much tougher break in. Do you think they were a little rough on the break in?
@@garysprague2009 Not at all for me. Maybe I was just lucky though. They genuinely fit like a glove, minus a little bit of time for the tongue to settle intl a comfortable spot.
@@garysprague2009 both pairs of thorogoods I’ve had were terrible to wear for the first 2-3 weeks. I didn’t ease into them, I’d retire the old ones and go to work on the new ones. I think if you slowly took turns wearing the new ones to break them in slowly it would’ve helped but I don’t have time for that when they barely last a year and I never think about buying them early. I’m going with a pair of JK boots next. Thorogoods don’t hold up well enough for me and welding/oilfield shit.
Yeah! Get those boots recrafted/upgraded and you'll enjoy them for at least another 2 years. Do you watch Revival Shoe Repair on RUclips? That guy, Aaron, could do it easily.
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I've had a pair of these for over a year, just had them resoled. I alternate between a pair of these and a regular pair of thorogoods. Best boots I've ever had, will be a customer for life. And I'm from Wisconsin so that helps too.
I'm from Wisconsin too. We have quite the heritage and shoe/boot manufacturing base here!
I have been on the fence about resoling my current 3 yr old pair of standard Mac toe or getting these. I really like the idea of the water proof liner because I can use them as a near full time boot. But there is more life left in my current boots. One thing that gets lost with the RUclips reviews is Thorogood make their heritage boots with a safety toe for people who work in them daily. You won't find that in a pair of Red Wing heritage boots!
@@Jonnyfixedgear yeah mine are safety toe, I'm really hard on boots and these have held up well, part of the heel peeled a little as the stitching let go, but they were all fixed up when I had them resoled.
Do you like the regular American heritage or the 1957s better?
I work with water all day and these are the only boots I can wear and not get wet feet. Most waterproofing gets worn and lets water thru after a couple of months…my current pair of thorogoods with the water proof lining, has lasted over 9 months now
I have been a Red Wing guy since I was a apprentice wireman and all through my career. I bought these awhile back. Hands down my favorite boot.
Wait until you try a real nice boot, like nicks or JK. They don’t even compare to how cheaply these are made.
Love how you give the background of the companies in these newer videos. Keep it up man!
Me too. Love that background, especially relevant for the MITUSA series and if you care about how the company is run, labor practices, etc. For example, that Thorogood is employee-owned and unionized is a big plus as far as I'm concerned.
Yeah, definitely a respectable company and a solid founder.
Iv been a thorogood man for years now.
The stitching in the back is for snowshoes. I remember when these came out. I was really pumped to finally have a waterproof thorogood. Kick ass boot but man if you got the ol ones wet it’s going to make for a hell of a long shift. These boots are the best!
A little pricy but you’ll get a true year out of them.
I wear the 1957’s at work every day, but the 6” (814-3600) version. The waterproofing does help (I manage an auto detail shop and car wash, as well as detail). I wouldn’t go in a creek with them, but they have served me well so far. I also clean them and condition the leather once a month. That goes a long way.
I have the lugged version of these boots, called Flyway. Always wanted to see a breakdown. Thanks Rose Anvil for another awesome pick!
What's lugged version mean? I'm trying to decide on which to buy.
@@IronSwan-ll5ju It's billed as a hunting boot. Waterproof and soft toe.
I have these in a 6” for home use and they’ll probably last a lifetime. On my 5th pair of the standard moc toe for work. The leather outlasts the sole 3:1 in my experience. I average 9,300 steps a day for the entire year and 90%+ of them are in these boots.
You've got to give it to them, that's a nice looking boot.
I recently purchased a wallet from your scratch and dent sale. The quality blew me away. The packaging was nice. There were two cards in the wallet. 1st had the person who assembled the wallet and the 2nd was a thank you card. Definitely recommend. Planning on getting a belt next
I’ve had several pairs of these. They are amazing boots for work. No issues with feet getting wet ever. I will only wear thorogood for my work boots. Solid boots every time for me.
I've had my pair for just about 4 years. Working as a beer delivery driver in the mountains for the past year they are pretty far from waterproof at this point. They saved my foot from breaking when I dropped a keg on it (barely I almost had to cut it off to get my swollen foot out). They are hands down the most comfortable footware I have ever worn. The heel doesn't wear out and they saved my ass from rogue nails on miltiple occasions. These boots rake in the bitches don't doubt it for a second.
I bought a pair of these with a steel toe and “briar pitstop” leather . I’m a forester and work in the woods and I’m at our mill facilities. These are comfortable on the catwalks and concrete at the mill. They were easy to break in. There are some downsides however. While they are great in the mill, they are questionable in the woods. The sole gets covered in mud easily and becomes very slick, almost like skating when walking on a muddy logging road. The boots have very supple leather, but they have scratched easily and showed briar damage from day 1, the scratches are all superficial, but definitely noticeable. Lastly, just like the pair reviewed mine leaked. It was not as much as the test showed, but they are definitely not waterproof like my Gore-Tex hunting boots are. The lining around the heal is also showing some wear. Overall, I wear them on days I plan to go to into the mill and purchased a pair of Georgia loggers to hold me over until my Wesco’s are delivered in a few months.
How do you like the Georgia Loggers? Was thinking about trying them out since, I'd love a pair of Nick's or White's but I haven't been able to bite the bullet yet, looking for something in the $200-$300 range. I'm a bucket man for a small tree service and have to climb every great once in a while. Would love to hear what you think.
@@jesseshort8 so far so good. I’ve had them for 2 months and wear them 2-3x a week for 9-12 hours a day. They took some breaking in, but once they got comfortable they are about the same as my Thorogoods. Build quality is what you would expect from a boot in the price range, adequate not horrible, but definitely not US hand made standards. The insoles leave a bit to be desired so I’d recommend an upgrade, but that’s my take. Overall, they should last about a year which is what I need them to do. They seem to be waterproof and the lining wicks moisture pretty well. Overall I’d rate them as a “good” for the money. For reference I have the steel toe - lace to toe version, non-insulated. Are they going to be as good as a West Coast boot, absolutely not, but they are much better than some cheap boots I’ve bought. If your a lineman, you may need support for climbing spikes, unfortunately I can’t help you there, I’ve never tried them with spikes. I think there was a review on Amazon that mentioned using spikes with them, you may want to check that out.
I've had these boots since March of this year and have already put 1500 miles on them at work. FedEx delivery driver. Resoled recently and I can tell that the original sole definitely lasts longer. The boot as a whole has treated me well.
Sketcher's Diameter are superior
No ankle support.
How much did you pay to resole them?
$60
@@jeremiahlahey3106 thank you for the response 👍🏻
I've been wearing these for over a year, soles are starting to wear a little, but overall they are waterproof and have kept my feet completely dry all the time. I work outdoors in all kinds of weather, construction sites, mud, water, etc. NO complaints. The comfort level is amazing. They form to your feet and get better with time. Don't know why you had so many issues with this boot. I haven't experienced any!
I have a pair of Thorogood GEN-Flex2 6”. Best boots ever! Comfortable out of the box and they look awesome. I drive truck for a living, so the reflective parts on the boot are appreciated. I haven't seen that on too many boots.
I've used their boots for years. I really enjoy them when I worked for the railroad industry.
Comfortable from day 1.
I recently bought a pair of the 1957's just like these, but with a 90 degree heal. (Required by my Company) and in the safety toed version. I have not noticed any problem with "breathability" and I wear Marino wool socks year round. My only "issue" was with the ridiculously large amount of leather in the tongue of the boot. There is SO much extra leather there, that you have to fold it up around the sides in a very specific way, and it created hot spots on my ankles. This was the most difficult part of the break in period. And was quite uncomfortable at times. I had to tie the boots so that they were tight around my foot, but very loose up the ankle. Either the leather softened up, or my ankles just got used to the extra pressure. Either way, they are pretty comfortable now.
Had the exact same issue with mine and I was really questioning my purchase. Once they were broken in, a long uncomfortable process, they were perfect thankfully. They have to address that tongue
Are you guys sure it's the toungue and not the speed hook? Asking because on these boots and the Nicks Builder pro I noticed ankle bite right were the eyelets are. The leather around them has to softed up with wear before they stop hurting you.
@@Loganedward29 no. It’s the excessive amount of leather used for the tongue. It’s so excessive it has to be folded again and again and creates “hit spots” on your ankles.
@angryagain68 I'm struggling to see it. I may just be missing it. Or mine could just fold more naturally. The 8 inch model I have just rest right inside the boot and I never notice it.
@@Loganedward29 or, possibly you just have larger than average ankles? Don’t know. But I can tell you that this one of the more common complaints about this particular boot.
I just got these boots in the 8" steel toe version a few weeks ago and so far I love the way they fit and are breaking in. Very comfortable and I love this leather.
I have a pair of composite toes and wish I could get the toe removed and make them a moc toe...
I’ve had a pair for 3 years. I work in the in them almost everyday. Fantastic boot!
I can’t get mine to last much over a year. What kind of work do you do?
I am surprised by this. I really love these boots. I've had them over a year and I recently cleaned them and they look pretty good especially being a sheetmetal worker I get a lot of cuts , but they look pretty new from a distance, but I know I paid closer to $200. Didn't even know they were a 57 special line. But I still love them.
My local surplus store stocks these, tried them on, and my feet were in heaven! Compared to my Red Wings, it was night and day!
Got these about 2yrs ago! Love them! Been beating the shyte of on the farm, and field since. Comfy from day 1 and extremely waterproof. Got mine on sale for $160 at a outfitter near me! Keep them up and they will last awhile!
Over a year of hard work in mine and they are still very waterproof, serviceable and comfortable
Have 2 pairs of heritage boots. One pair 4 years resoled twice and better than day 1. Still no problem with material inside ripping. Best boots ever.
I have the 1957 flyaways. Made for upland bird hunting, I use them for deer hunting and work in colder months. Absolutely great boots
I believe these originally were called the flyway boot, built for upland game hunting, hence the design differences. I have had a pair for a couple years and love them, especially for hunting.
It's cool you mentioned this company switching over to make boots for the US army during ww1. I just went over this in college US history class this week. To prepare for the war, the government chose the most efficient industrial companies at that time to make and provide supplies for them. If the companies agreed to the contract(which most would due to the crazy amount of money the gov was willing to pay) and gauranteed sale of every product produced. They would have indeed been one of the top boot companies at that time with a pretty solid OEE.
Been wearing these for last few years, I get a solid year out before the sole wears our. I love them, super comfortable and durable
Having used a lot of waterproof membrane boots in very wet conditions, they can easily be punctured by bits of grit or mistakes in the manufacturing process. And when they do leak, or if water gets in over the top, then they take forever to dry out as the water is trapped inside the boot until it evaporates.
You're right that for most purposes, waxing your boot works just as well.
Unfortunately marketing means that people look for membrane boots with Goretex tags and they sell better than non-membrane equivalents for hiking boots or similar applications.
Straight up fellas, Scentbird is not worth your hard earned dollars. There are much better and more affordable ways to try good fragrances. If you do the research and the math you'll definitely see what I mean. Don't make the same mistake i did. The only way it might be worth a single month is if you use some sort of promo to get a great deal on the first month and then cancel immediately.
I visited the factory up in merril Wisconsin, had to pick up a tobacco wedge pair. The yellow stiching indicates the waterproofing membrane.
Just bought my first pair, they feel great out the box. I was wearing timberland pros but i rather support my fellow Americans. Thanks for the info on the channel
I have both og non waterproof & the 1957 model, have worn both for 1.5 years each & I can say the og non water proof model is way more comfortable. Both are great boots though, perfect for hvac work !
You see that back stitch on handsewn loafers and boat shoes. I always thought it just helped shape the heel counter and give it strength
I've had the 6" steel toe, lugged version of this boot. Has the crazy horse leather, took a bit to break in, but its wearing really well and has been really comfortable
I’ve been a proud Theo good owner for over a decade now absolutely love their boots I’ve owned several pairs and absolutely enjoy the quality craftsmanship this brand delivers with every pair
I’ve owned this boot for a couple years and have had it re-soled once, probably my favorite set of boots ever.
Just got the Iron rangers in copper and I like them but I always go back to my thorogoods
I've had mine for a few years, still 100% waterproof. Good looking and comfortable, love em!
I work as a heavy equipment field tech running these boots without care, coming across grease, Diesel and other oils and chemicals and these boots outlast any other boots I’ve brought to the field.
I wear the TH814-4141 (aka 8" Flyway with the black, heeled sole) daily in my urban landscaping work. I found them extremely comfortable right out of the box. They've held up well, and so far they've been quite waterproof, even when saturated by water from broken irrigation lines. The only downside is that the soles are wearing out a bit faster than expected, probably from all my walking on pavement. But even at $300, getting a new pair every year would be worth it.
I've owned lots of boots, including Redwing Heritage (fantastic leather, flimsy soles, uncomfortable footing with poor arch support) and White's Smoke Jumpers (perfect fit after long break-in, went for 5 years before I had to resole, they really do prevent fatigue, still working hard). I also own shoes by Allen Edmonds and Rancourt. I bought these because they were waterproof, incredibly soft to the touch, and so good looking.
I have a pair of this TH814-4141 with the black sole as well as an older pair that are not the 'maxwear' sole. The material on the older (5 yrs?) seems a little harder than the 'maxwear'. Pavement, especially older, rougher does a number on the 'maxwedge'. I have no idea if they are different materials. It may be more in the way I use them. I tend to put more pavement miles on the black ones.
i’ve used the same pair of their og moc toe in a woodshop for 7 years. i dont skuff my feet when i walk, and they’re still good to go. great leather on these.
proud to own a pair of blue roofing boots by thorogood, that ive had for about 10 years, and just recently added a pair of mock-toe from their midnight series to my boot collection. thanks for the video about the heritage.
I used to use a pair of Thorogood 8in steel toes back when I worked in a naval shipyard as a welder. Some days I would spend 8 hours scooting around on the metal floor to weld, that little extra leather on the heal helped to prevent excess wear in my experience my old red wings had a blow out because of the wear to the back of the boots and on the side of the heal.
I love my moc toe boots got their classic six years for two years now and in incredible condition and mann is it so nice and comfortable to wear. My red wing on the other hand.. a journey to break those
Been wearing the 1957s for over a year now and they've held up great with heavy use. One thing I have noticed is that the insoles wear out fast. I'm on my third pair of insoles but I got the thorogood memory foam ones and they're better than original.
Those Thursday's are looking pretty good so far. Those 54s are a bit skanty on some of the important guts, imo . Thanks, man. These vids are genuinely helpful if you're buying boots on more than just how they look (and for 300 USD I expect more than just looks).
I have the steel toe version of these. Bought them 2 years ago and work on an offshore oil rig. They're still holding up great and super comfortable. I'm on my feet 12-14 hours a day. The only maintenance I do is put on some Obenauf's heavy duty LP every couple of months to help the chemicals from messing up the leather.
Edit: the boots I have are the steel toe version with crazy horse leather and the black sole
Had these for a year they’re awesome I like them a lot better then the regular mocs . The big difference is the inner liner makes it water proof .
I have these, they are super comfy just not very waterproof. Much more comfortable then redwing moc toes
The soles are not slip resistant. Because the tred is not deep enough. However, thorogoods are amazing for walking on grating, up ladders, and general worksite use. I am maintenence tech, in manufacturing and these are comfortable on concrete.
The soles last a year, but the soles are comfortable. This is the most comfortable work boot I have ever worn, as long as your work pays for your work boots. These are hard to beat.
Thanks to your videos, I have come to appreciate even more than before how boots are made! I have a pair of army boots I love and I'm sure would be interesting to cut: they are french army rangers (brodequin/rangers) model of 1952 (also known as Algeria model, because of that war). They have a really nice simple thick natural brown leather. You still find them new from stock but being so old, they need a new sole...the rubber didn't stand storage.
Most online pictures don't do them justice because they are from storage. Just treat them once and they become beautiful!
No heal counter cover is what makes these types of lined boots a problem. Wore Irish Setter Wingshooters for a few years and would wear large holes in the heal fairly quickly. Unlined boots are the way to go for sure.
Rodbuster here. We buy these for the comfort and the main reason....the flat wedge sole. But in my profession, if u get 6-8 months out of boots, you succeeded. But now they want 250 for a basic pair. Absolutely crazy!
I can't get enough of you cutting open work boots. I'd like to see some metatarsal guard boots dissected.
I just got these boot but with a defined heel because it was a requirement for work. They are super comfortable and seem to be made really well. Only time will tell if they hold up to the abuse. Wish me luck
I have these 1957 boots and I love them. They’re a winter boot for me, I’m very happy with them.
I have 2 pair of the OG Thorogood boots and have been wearing the first pair for 2 years now and still have lots of wear on the first pairs sole wearing them 40 hours a week working in a plant building tractor trailer parts.
I comment as I watch, and I cannot contain my excitement! I am so happpy to finally see this boot here.
I got a pair of these and an all black OG at the same time in a 6" I go to an outlet store for them but the boots aren't irregular and I don't think I paid over 450 for 2 pairs. It was only over a year ago. But I honestly had no Idea these were anything special except that they said waterproof, until seeing this. And I like them. I'm a sheetmetal worker so the leather gets cuts it them a bit, especially in the shop. But I really been enjoying this channel since finding it a month or so ago.
I’ve had these in the steel toe version for about 6 months and I love them so far. I do commercial hvac and am pretty hard on them and they’re holding up really well. Time will tell! Also; I got my dad one of your Claude wallets. Super nice and high quality! He loves it! I love everything you do dude! Thank you!
My guess to the stitches on the heel is to stops the pants’ cuffs from slide down too far, the pants from back in the days are usually cut with wide straight leg openings
I have these in a 6” ST and they are by far the most comfortable ST boots I’ve purchased right out of the gate. I’ve had these for almost 2 years in a rotation and they still look awesome. Soles are holding up nicely too. I would buy them again but I don’t need to because they are holding up well. Nice review as always. Long time sub.
Could you do a “Euro” series, with brands like Grenson, Heschung, Paraboot? Love the content!
I bought some six inch mic toes, black with white sole, last year based on your videos! Love them!
Comfy boots, I have the 1957 flyway uplanders. When I first put em on it felt like I was walking on a cloud. However I wore the counters out in 3 months, sent em back, Thorogood put a moleskin type cover on the counters, wore those off in a month. Back to the hole in the counters. Then I learned how to tie a heel lock with the laces. Much less damage that way. The sole has lasted 3 years. Time to resole em. I work in a water utility and usually go through 3 to 4 pairs of boots a year. These boots have been a great value
I was working for a landscape company and was wearing a pair of red wing Irish setters I had wore out. Insole and outsole was destroyed at that point. Only thing still good was the leather and boot itself anyway. A co worker bought thorogoods in the wrong size and gifted me pair… he wouldn’t accept my money but my my have they been resilient boots the last 3 years. As far as comfort and durability I still have to give it to be timberland pro Helix… to me that boot is hard to beat but damn I love thorogood now
After using a pair of Thorogood boots, for a year. I had lots of pain. In my arms. My feet or legs never hurt once. I always had pain in my feet, beforehand. They're expensive but I can't go back. It's been worth every penny. I want a pair of moc toes without the steel toe just to wear around
I love my 1957s, first thing I did was remove the lining, now they are awsome. I work outside in Fla, these boots are super comfortable. light and tuff soles. ( 1 inch defined , not the silly wedge)
How did you remove the lining? Work well?
@@001blackmax i cut into the lining up at the top , peeled it down then got out my linemans pliers and twisted . Lots of struggle and some profanity . Ultimately its just a waterproof sock thats glued in , so it will come out
That's awesome, do you like it better torn out? Did it mess with the sizing much?
@@001blackmax like it much better, im in hot weather most of the year, the waterproof bootie is a hot box, without it the boot breaths correctly and yes, the fit is better, much better
What a nice way to come home after 16 hours today. Thanks for the nice review. I was hoping these might be a better build quailty. Cause I think they a nice looking boot.
You should do a rubber rain-boot series. I live in the Pacific North West and I go through rain-boots yearly. I would love to get your analysis on some.
Dunlops! Number one work boot for rain and cold. Sometimes I wear them year-round.
For a lot of us who work for a company with an ESOP, we simply call it EE-saw-P.
Once again, a phenomenal review. I am still discovering more of your videos. They help me unwind!
I just purchased these exact ones after having my OG Thorogood moc toe for 3yrs wearing them everyday for 12-16hr work days at Ford Motor company. Love the brand can’t wait to see how these compare!!
12-16 hour work days? You should be ashamed of that not proud, you’re kind of a loser.
I just bought my second pair of Thorogood boots. I wore the first pair for over three years and had the sole replaced once (I am quite bow legged). They were easily the best boots I have ever worn, far exceeding even Red Wing! Though I considered purchasing the 1957 - for all the reasons you noted - I decided the extra money wasn't worth the difference. I did change to the dark sole because the white one quickly gets nasty looking. By the way, the only reason I bought the new boot was because a hole developed in the leather where my little toe rides. I would have gladly had them resoled and worn them for another year or two!
First pair of mocks I purchased back in the 90's a pair of Timberland VTG mocs around 1993 or so. Green canvas uppers. Had thick waxy brown leather bottoms. They lasted forever. Think I paid around 175.00 back then. When you mentioned the deal on back for taking boot off I remember they had that
That’s when timberland was still making quality boots and footwear up n Maine or New Hampshire ( can’t recall) I had great pairs of timberland in 1979 to about 85, then went into full red wing mode.
I bought these but with the maxwedge heel for doing powerline work last month, and after they broke in I’m seriously impressed! Arguably my most comfortable set of boots, and I’m usually a Justin’s Stan!
I don't mean to put down the company, but I wouldn't call Justin the highest bar you could set for yourself. There's far better options for similar prices
@@Arto257 I mean, I’ve had a set that’s lasted me 6 years before finally splitting, and my main work set is going strong, though I definitely prefer these Thorogoods.
Need more steel and comp toe stuff, good sir.
I bought some Cody James "Disruptor" Western work boots back in April and man, what a gloriously pleasant surprise they've been. Damn comfortable and have held up to everything my job has thrown at them.
Would love to see a dissection of a Kenetrek.
Based on your recomendation i got Thorogoods. Steel moc toe. The kind thats not wedge style.... dude its been a year and Ive put them through hell, and they're still going strong. Best investment ever.
I work in a window factory, assembling frames from composite materials. I got a pair of red wing supersole 2.0's but was extremely unhappy with the comfort and how they held up over my almost 8 months of using them. The toe box took a huge gouge the first day I wore them to work, and by the time I bought the 1957's, the leather on the Supersoles toe boxes was basically gone. Top half of it was worn away, and I'm not particularly hard on boots. Most of my work is walking back and forth at an assembly table or standing in place. Comfort wise, even after replacing the insoles with something I like, it was still painful to walk in and outside of them, and I bled for a few weeks on the inside of my heel. I hoped it was just break in, but, it never improved over 8 months while I debated on buying another leather mitusa boot. Then I learned about thorogood, and the fact they're made only an hour away from me, I got interested, fell in love with the looks of these 1957's Crazyhorse color, checked around for reviews on other thorogoods, and bought them 4 months ago. Haven't regretted it since. Whatever insole came in mine, i didn't care for, but I got a pair of their insoles from amazon and they're amazing. Best insoles i've ever bought. Break in was maybe a day, and that's being generous. I was worried about durability of the moc stitch and the tumbled leather, but they have held up leaps and bounds better than the red wings did, and the oil seems to have added "character," I think it would be called. The areas that bend around the shaft have turned a much darker color. I find myself looking around them sometimes when I put them on before work. I have a couple scratches in the toe box and some discoloring from I think the alcohol we use for cleaning, but they've held up fantastic, and when these do eventually bite the dust, i'd be happy to buy another.
The main thorogood factory is 15 min from where I live lol. My late uncle was actually the president of the company in the 80s/90s
Oh man, I've really been eyeing these. I beat the hell out of my trusty old Ameeican Heritage series Thorogoods before I had to retire them. Hard-ass, steel-toe work boots that feel like sneakers on your feet.
Who would have guessed that cutting boots and shoes in half would lead to well over a half a million subscribers... we're hooked...
Informational as well as entertaining...
I got a pair that was a little to small and took out the lining was little bit of work but love the boots now it can be removed with out destroying the boot
Bought a pair of Irish Setters last spring. Steel toe w/top protection plate (forget what they’re called). Felt great day1, like no break-in. I use them for motorcycle boots. Think I spent north of $300. I’ll try these the next time I need boots. Thx for the share/vid.
I didn't realize the price had gone up that much. I got mine roughly 2 years ago and paid $220. Great boots though, never regretted forking over the money.
I have a pair of 8” flyways that I love and still look great after several years of pipeline welding which pretty much burns up everything you wear.
Osha standards require heel protection. That's what is sewn in the back of thorogoods. Hope that helps the future video
My heart skipped a beat when I thought you were gonna cut in half a genuine pair of Thorogoods from 1957.
Need to be mulched and used for gardening 🏡
the stitch on the heal of the boot is only on the waterproof boots. You can always tell whos wearing waterproof thorogoods by looking at their heal. Maybe thorogood is thinking if you have waterproof boots they are more likely to be muddy and youre more likely to pry them off with your other foot rather than use your hands
I like to wear my boots sloppy loose, so i demolish heels. I started throwing cotton wire harness tape or cotton friction tape for electrical work in the heel and it has gone a long way to keep my boots alive. I have 8' thorogood flyways (same thing as above but they have lug soles instead of the wedges) for 2 1/2 years without failure.
Weston,
This isn't entirely on topic of the video but I thought I'd share. Went to REI the other day in grand rapids with a buddy of mine and when we were checking out the gentlemen helping my friend asked what kind of boots I was wearing, and if they were Nicks. I chatted with him for a brief moment and he mentioned that he had heard of Nicks because he watches Rose Anvil. I think I ultimately found your channel in reverse manner, because of Nicks.
Cheers,
B
(For those wondering I had a pair of 6 y/o made to order Robert boots on)
Had an old carpenter tell me that the stitching across the heel was a wee bit of padding when you were toe-nailing and blocking the stud with your heels.
Hey its the series I got, well kinda lol. I got the logging ones or the lugged ones. I was also disapointed when I saw that their was no counter cover but the lining is very cool/feels neet. I've had it for 1 year so far and it still looks new. Been trying really hard to take care of them. First boot I've had that was that price, your channel made me want them back in the day. Still watch the boot care video whenever I need a refresher
While I’m not an expert in boot making like yourself, what I feel in the action of wearing them daily is they’re better than every other brand you named, and definitely longer lasting in the field than redwing moc toes
I have searched your videos and can’t find any Kenetrec’s being cut. I would love to see the inside of a pair and how they’re built. You channel is my new obsession, such good content!