Thursday Boot Company | The Entry to Goodyear Welted Quality Boots
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- Why are Thursday Boot Company's boots often quoted as a boot collector's "gateway dr*g to quality boots"? In this discussion and review, I answer that question while showcasing the Thursday Captain, the US made Vanguard, the dressy Wingtip, and the sneaker-like Diplomat
Links
Thursday Amazon Store amzn.to/3b8wmXB
Thursday Boot Company thursdayboots.com/
Stitchdown interview with Connor Wilson www.stitchdown.com/brands/thu...
Interview with Nolan Walsh blog.thursdayboots.com/brand/...
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Gateway to Heritage Style Boots
01:48 Thursday Boot Company
06:41 My 4 Representative Boots
07:00 Thursday Captain Boots
08:37 Thursday Wingtip Boots
09:22 Thursday Vanguard Boots
11:01 Thursday Diplomat Boots
12:27 Why I support Thursday
12:56 Why is Thursday the Perfect Entry-level Boot?
17:21 Does Thursday Stand Up to their Vision & Values?
21:14 Conclusion
Who Am I?
I am a Management Consultant in real life but in my Bootlosophy channel, I make videos about boots and all things boot related. This channel posts reviews of boots, unboxing of new boots, and follow up reviews, and in doing so, may explore the philosophy of the brands from time to time!
I have owned boots for decades, but to be honest I have owned them as functional pieces of footwear. It wasn't until early 2020 when COVID struck that I started online shopping boots to an obsessive degree. I love the aesthetic of boots and I love finding out more about how they are made. I now own an insane number of boots, and one day I may sell some of them (just not right now).
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Thanks so much for the review and support, it means a lot!
Teik, just wanted to say thank you for the support, the thoughtful review, and all you do for this community to educate and inform. My personal appreciation as well for recognizing the heart and effort we put into this on behalf of our customers, colleagues and partners. Playing the long game isn't easy, but we're having a lot of fun on this journey. You have an open invite if you're ever in NYC!
Hi Connor, I've been a long-time admirer of you and TBC for a while, not just for the quality of your boots but for the story of TBC. You never know - a visit to NYC is always on the cards!
Connor, Thursday is THE BEST!! I am a mega fan. My wife and I were visiting NYC earlier this year and I insisted we come to the shop. We were even allowed a quick peek behind the curtain. I was in heaven. Tried on the Racer jacket in black matte. If I am a good boy, maybe I will get it for Christmas. Keep up the amazing work!!!
@@shaynelaw9629 thank you! Still just getting started too :)
Hi Connor,
Would love to share my experience with Thursday Boots. Received two pair of Captains…the original pair and a replacement order…both with obvious defects. I have shared photos and emails with customer service. It was not an easy process getting a refund. Customer Service actually suggested that I take the brand new pair of replacement boots to a cobbler for repairs. My negative experience review was never published. I welcome a chance to share my experience with you. Thank you, sir.
There is NO denying it. These are hard to beat for the price. Impressive they have kept the same price point through all the things that have been going on in the world. I got my first pair today. I have some more expensive boots but these have a place in a boot collection. I need to buy 5 more pair before they raise the price point. Ty for the videos. Your always spot on with an unbiased perception.
You’re quickly becoming one my favorite channels. If nothing else, because of your honesty and trueness to explaining details. But, you’re also funny, entertaining , and witty. Plus, you like good boots. I’m a good boot devotee. Keep it up, amigo! I subbed.
Hear hear !
This is one of the best review videos I’ve ever seen. Not just of boots…I mean reviews of anything, period. Intelligent, passionate and articulate. Thank you so much!
🙏💛👍🏼
I can totally relate with getting into quality boots and menswear during the pandemic. Found Thursday reviews on RUclips and pulled the trigger last year. One year on, my captains (in the same colour as yours) are holding up really well. The only thing that broke was one of the laces - but that may be user error on my part.
Also a fan of your videos. They are very well put together and informative! Cheers from Canada.
Teik, I'm 65 and live in Sydney I've been watching your channel which convinced me to try Thursday Boots. A bit scary ordering online when you don't know your size so I picked up a pair of second-hand President Mocha for $au135 worn 10x in great condition. I guessed my size 10.5US and it's perfect. That beautiful smell of suede leather and my first Goodyear Welt.
Well done! And welcome! I’m 66 by the way!
My first pair of Captains had really bad qc problems on the mid sole. I sent them the pictures and they sent out a new pair no questions asked and no returns needed.
One really cannot beat the quality of Thursday Boots...for the price. As a young man with not much 'scratch' to spare...it is thrift store boots, or...Thursday Boots for me. Until I am older, and more established financially...I will wear Thursday Boots with pride. Mine are President, and I love them, (and so do the ladies). Sure...I would love to have a pair of Crockett and Jones, or Church's boots...but I cannot justify the price at this stage in my life. I want to thank Thursday Boots...for making an affordable, quality built boot. I will always be a fan of Thiursday Boots.
I have three pairs. Wear them all the time. I just love Thursday boots! Tried on Redwings the other day and hated them.
Very well done. You make all the strong points of why Thursdays are a fantastic value and the perfect entryway into Goodyear welted boots. Thanks for your efforts, always, and I enjoy your videos a lot. 🙏🏼
Thank you
This is a very good video. I’m starting to build a modest boot collection and Thursday is my choice. Glad I found your channel.
I was confused as to why this was posted today but then I realized you're on the other side of the planet and it's Saturday there already haha
😂😂😂
I LOVE Thursday boots! The Brown Captain was my introduction to Goodyear welted, quality boots as well. I just have not gotten far past the gate. I now have 7 pairs of various styles. I also own a couple of pairs of Taft boots. For my style and preferred sleek, non boxy anesthetics, Thursday checks all the boxes!
Just got my first Thursday Boots after watching your reviews. The captain is indeed comfortable right out of the box, although I’ve only walked around the house so far. They fit a little big since I bought them true to size but they’re much better than my RW blacksmith boots.
Get a couple of pairs of wool thick boot socks
Its great to see your knowledge and penchant for leather boots. Keep it coming !!!
Enjoy your channel and honest
reviews.
This is definitely the best option of finding out information above one of the best boot company to produce such a high quality boot for a remarkable price.I must say I am very proud of having purchased a boot that not only fits great but looks amazing.The craftsmanship alone proves to the world that they care about their products and are able to manufacture one to not only meet but also to out perform all the competitors out there,What a great way to reward yourself by purchasing a boot made exactly to fit and perform to your everyday needs.Hope you decide today to buy a pair of these remarkable Thursday boots.
Fantastic information, thank you.
From my experience of owning over a dozen pairs of Thursday footwear, you get more than you pay for. And I also own a LOT of other boots from brands as diverse as Red Wing, Carmina, Loake, Crockett & Jones, Grant Stone etc.
I have found minor cosmetic errors with their calf leather boots where the leather has unfinished white spots or loose grain panels. However, I have never had any structural issues or annoying flaws like misaligned facings (unlike other brands) , and their more heavily prepared leather boots with Thursday chrome leather, my Chromexcel Vanguard boots, the Rough and Tough leather boots (mostly nubuck) have always been excellent with no flaws.
So my advice would be to avoid the dressier calf leather boots and go for the more processed leathers like Thursday Chrome/Chromexcel/ nubuck and you should be okay.
I honestly am as happy wearing my "Brown" Thursday Captains as my Carmina, Cheaney or Crockett & Jones boots and if I kick a rock I feel far less grief than I do that with a boot costing two to three times as much.
I would also add that I started buying Thursday footwear in the last few years so have no experience of the earlier days of the company which may have been the source of some of the complaints you will see online.
Best video about thrsday boots I've come across. Thanks! It helps me in my decision-making a lot!
I just bought the Thursday Logger boots and I am so excited for them to arrive. I was looking for videos about them and came across your channel. You're my new favorite boot channel! Great video and review! You seem to be a very informative and honest person and I appreciate that so much!
Honestly your reviews are great. Thank you. Haven’t bought my first pair of boots yet but watching your videos is helping me get ready for that purchase. Thank you.
First time viewer. Youre a very solid speaker and a great reviewer. May your channel grow, sub and thumbs up received.
Great video. I own 9 pairs of Thursday boots/sneakers myself and I am truly satisfied with each pair. In fact I plan on purchasing 3 more pairs this fall. In my opinion Thursday's boots and their low-top sneakers are well made and the prices are cost effective enough to justify ordering them from Canada. 🇨🇦
Another informative video, well done. Timely as well, given I just received a pair of their saddlewood President's on Friday after waiting 30 days for them to arrive in Australia. Apart from some very minor QC issues, I'm very happy with the purchase and looking forward to wearing them.
I like their Cavalier Chelsea boot.
They are a good value.
First time watching your video and it won't be last time certainly. Very well composed review of shoes and overall review of the company. And in some gentle and suptle way. Well done!
my captains are still favorites for casual wear
Brilliant talk.
Love your thorough breakdown. I never had an actual boot that wasn't a hand me down or just something cheap i bought for work (warehouse) so when I finally bought a boot for myself I boot Thursday because of the reasons stated. For its price I think you are getting a good value and it has opened me up into looking into higher end boots that I never thought I would do before I bought a pair.
Great quality value boot. I own their Scout, Duke and President boots. Completely satisfied.
Top video mate. I have been looking forward to this one. Will be checking it out on Amazon. Got my grant stone brass boot which I love, thanks to your videos, and considering the diesel. But will check out Thursday as through Amazon it is quite convenient
Great Video!!! Thank You!
Awaiting the arrival of my second pair from them!
Keep up the good videos sir!
Best boot channel 😎👍 thank you
I found this review informed and thoughtful as well as entertaining. Great job Teik! I’ve never bought “quality” boots and am considering TBC as my “gateway drug”, so this production was also quite on point for me. Of course I have to ask - are there other companies you would personally recommend for first steps? I do love the elegance of Italian wingtip boots but still in sticker shock at the price.
I honestly don’t think you can go past Thursday at US199 as a “first try”
60 pairs of boots! Wowzers! 😯😁👍
I hadn't heard of the factory seconds options until now. I just ordered two sizes of the Legend, I might order a factory seconds pair once I figure out my size. Thanks, great vid!
They hide their F2 link. Join the Thursday Enthusiasts group on Facebook and check the links at the top of the group page.
Very nice video, makes me want to buy a pair of boots. Congrats
Agree!!
wish they had more wide feet versions for more models :(
I agree with your assessment of Thursday boots. I own the Captain model as my initial dive into the boot world seeking better quality. They are good not great boots. They are very good value in my opinion. Their customer service as experienced by me is top notch, I have nothing but good things to say about the Thursday boot company.
Amazing channel ...!!
Unless another company decides to offer the slim toe that Thursday offers, then I feel there will always be a position for the brand, not as an "entry-point", but as a valid style choice for those not looking/caring for the bulky toe of most other competitors.
Very Very Awesome information you Rock, waiting for Black High top sneakers for Spring then Boot's?😎
Value for money is unbelievable
I have a couple pair of Thursdays (Captain and Stomper) and recently received a pair of Beckett Simonon's Dowler in dark brown pull up which took a few months but are lovely. I put in an order for a pair of Nick's Tactical back in November 2022 but they're still a few months off (at least); currently wearing Danner Assail until those come in. Also eyeballing Grant Stone's field boot as I like the moc toc but Red Wings are just 'meh' quality for a slightly lower price point.
Spot on about Thursdays as an affordable, recraftable casual option and have great customer service (the zipper broke after a couple weeks and they sent out another pair).
Great synopsis!
Great video Teik! Any other entry level boots in your collection and will you be doing a video on those?
TBC is the prime entry boot company at that price. Then you start going into $300s. They’ll all get reviewed!
Wow what a quality video and boot reviewer
Hi, I'm also in WA, looking to buy my first pair of captains. I was not aware of the factory seconds option. Would love to see pictures of the vanguard imperfections up close because there are seconds in my size and preferred style of captains. Cheers!
Each "second" will have different "defects" though - I have always found it helpful to contact Thursday and they will usually give a detailed rundown on what's "wrong" with them.
Thursday's.....an entry into gyw footwear for many.
They were nice when they arrived, however their sizing buy 1 size down from your sneakers! What a way to get your correct size, I followed the sizing instructions twice, both over sized and 2 lots of return postage. I sent my actual foot size in inches, I received no response from Thursday Boots. If you buy make sure you know what your Thursday boot size, otherwise you’re up for return postage. They also took 2 months to issue a refund.
Nike video Teik. I appreciated it. I too started with Thursday and followed the typical arc. I got a pair of Allen Edmonds on sale, have three pairs of Grant Stones, and just order a pair of White's. Hopefully I can stop there before my wife pulls a nutty on me!
great review. can you add a link to the factory seconds on the thursday website? As someone who owns a lot of boots too, would you consider getting thursday boots for a color or makeup that you wouldn't wear much or that you want to try a type of boot and just beat it up?
I don’t have the link but the Facebook Thursday Enthusiast Group has it at the top. And no, I’d only buy any boot only if I liked it.
I wonder if it was the Made in the USA manufacturing/QA that was the main reason for the drop in quality on the Vanguard seconds.
To be fair, it happens in any batch.
Thursday boots is good the only problem I have is the size. I wear a size 8 men some time it fit right and good but then some time it feel small and tight. Can you check out beckett simonon and ace mark thanks
The tone of this video is a bit defensive, which I find odd. I didn't realize Thursday was under attack. I have three pairs of Thursdays (Captains, Cavaliers and Vanguards) and they are all excellent. I don't expect them to survive World War III, but then again I'll have other things to worry about. For now, they're holding up just fine, and while the Vanguards have a few cosmetic imperfections, the ones made in Mexico have zero quality issues.
Very informative...loved the content. By the way, what's your opinion on Travelin boots from Netherlands?
Don’t know them. I’ll have to check them out!
@@Bootlosophy tha nks...hope to hear your opinion on that brand very soon. The one I was thinking of is called Travelin Erquy boots
Thanks Teik...have a nice day
What would you say is their most versatile color in their present inventory? In the Captain model.
Brown
Just discovered your channel! (Hello from Singapore, my family loves Perth)
Would you say the rugged and resilient Captain is a good match for the Flint and Tinder waxed canvas jacket, for casual use only?
Yes!
What do you think about there Cadet model?
Great video!
I wear RM Williams in AU8 G. Which size would you recommend in Thursday? I think you wear the same size. Thanks
If your RMs are snug then 7.5 in Thursday. If your RMs are slightly loose stay the same
How do you buy factor seconds and what is the discount on them. Thanks. Good video by the way
Email Thursday an$ they’ll send you a link
Hello Mr. Teiko...Appreciate your contents, good job... I am very interested in Thursday Boots... I have 8US or 41EU on my dress shoes, brouges, cap toes, etc..different brands....but my Doc Martens are in 9US or 42EU....Compared them and the length are the same...
What size do you suggest when it comes to Thursday Boots?...Appreciate your suggestion, tyia...
Probably stay with your dress shoe size
@@Bootlosophy thank you very much & enjoy the holidays...
Hi, this was a great one, I love what Thursday does. Can you please tell me your UK EU and US Thursday numbers? I tell you I'm asking; I think we have the same Thursday number and if that is true I'll be able to base on your videos to pick the right boot size without taking too many risks. I'm in the EU and, even if I order through Amazon, I'm not getting any free return when boots are shipped from US or UK, which is a very big issue for me. Thank you!
US8
@@Bootlosophy All right, this is very helpful, thank you very much. Love your videos, I'm pretty sure your channel will blow up in a short time.
Does Thursday have a clearance outlet/factory second website?
Yes, but you have to email them to get the link
What is the fit like are they narrow or wide I'd like to order a pair online but I am wondering will they be too narrow
Some pairs have a wide fit. Best to contact Thursday with examples of what you wear - their sizing advice is pretty good.
Do you have any videos on alligator or crocodile boots I’m in the market for a pair and would like to know your input . Please and thank you
Sorry, never tried them. There’s lots of RUclips videos by others though
Do you have any experience with Helm boots?
Check my channel for a review on the Helm Johnson I did last year
How about do a review on BLKBRD boots from India.
Can you get me a free pair?
If you're in Europe (Germany to be specific) do NOT buy on Amazon. They are 200+ € there and 80-90€ on Thursdays website.
Is that because of import duty?
@@Bootlosophy i don't know. I just think Americans are getting scammed by their prices. Only problem is there isn't free shipping/return and their sizes apparently are completely of so there is no point in buying their shoes unless you know 100% your correct size.
if only their last wasn't so wonky. if their last was more traditional, i would be all over these things.