Red Wing is just so much more approachable. Seeing the quality they have, and knowing I can find a store front in most cities in the US, it's easy. Go into one of their many locations, and you can't mess up your boot size.
I'm always surprised by the praise for Redwings. I went to two stores (one didn't have my size) to get sized and ended up with some heritage boots that were just miserable. Stuck with trying to break them in for over a year but had to finally admit defeat. Most uncomfortable footwear I've ever had, and I am including rock climbing shoes.
Took me 4 months before my Iron Rangers stopped feeling like a torture device. Now they're fine, if 1/2 size too big. You have to wear them and suffer for a while. One year, a month, ... Depends how much you actually wear them.
@@0bzen22yeah I’ve wore mine all week at work and it’s not the worst break in I’ve experienced for a boot lol but I’ve been skating for a long time, so foot pain is kinda within the territory I guess. I don’t understand how someone could wear them a year and say they haven’t broken in unless they wore them out a few times every other week maybe
I break in new boots pretty regularly. What works best for me: I put a couple strips of duct tape on my foot, covering my heel/Achilles and one piece covering the ball of my foot(including the side of my pinkie toe) Then I put on my sock. Then I rub some leather conditioner on my sock especially on the instep and Achilles. I will go about my day as normal. But don't force it. If your feet start to hurt, switch back to your regular boots. By the end of the week they should be broken in perfectly.
Redwing 1907 i wore out the sole in 3mo. Im 6ft 300lb auto mechanic. The throgood im going on 2yrs and im sure ill get 3yrs out of the sythetic sole. My expirence and the thorogoods have to be the most comfortable for my 8-14hr days.
As a boot afficionado from the UK I'm pretty jealous of the variety of traditional heavy duty boots you have in the US. Importing US boots to the UK is incredibly expensive - we have to pay shipping, duty and VAT - so you can pretty much add around $200 to the price of a pair of top end boots like Nicks or Whites. We do have one traditional bootmaker, William Lennon and co, over here who still hand build traditional work boots. It would be really interesting for those of us who don;t have access to US boots to see you do a review on a pair of their boots. Maybe a comparison to a similar US boot?
Agreed. We just don't get the same range in work boots here. Thankfully I've managed to get Thursdays and Allen Edmond's Higgins Mill boots without having to pay any duty or vat. Would love a pair of Nicks, Whytes or similar but the additional costs are prohibitive.
Are you serious mate? I live near Northampton where some of the world's best boots are made. Tricker's and C&J for one, makes impeccable English boots. My indestructible Tricker's Stow will be my default boots in an apocalypse.
@@MaxxSeemov they're not work boots, nice as they are, unless of course you work on a nice country estate or something. I'm talking about proper bombproof work boots. I'm a timber frame carpenter, high ankle support and a steel toecap are a must.
@@fishbiscuit2000 do you still have to pay the import taxes if myself or a fellow American were to ship them to you?? As in we purchase it then "gift" them. I think every true tradesman should have the opportunity to wear a pair of RedWings, Nick's, Thorogoods, or Whites at least once in their life, without such a ridiculous import markup. I myself am somewhat of a work boot addict. Tuff Toe applications have changed the game on the durability aspect in my humble opinion. Without it I'd chew through nice 300-600 work boots in a few months. My work environment is as hostile as they come.
Have always tried to buy American products. But just about everything in the US is not made here. Bought 2 pairs of Red Wing steel toe lineman boots in '86. Wore 1 pair for years. Couldn't remember where I had put the other pair. Yesterday, I opened a box with a brand new pair of boots. These Redwings are built like a Tiger tank. Impressive throughout. No imported parts. Will enjoy them into the next life.
I bought a pair of JK Forefront boots earlier this year. They are the highest quality boot that I have ever owned! I believe that they were under $500. I was skeptical about spending that kind of money, but I will never go back to store bought boots again! You truly get what you pay for. In my opinion even at $500, they exceeded my expectations.
Video Suggestion - I think a top 5 comparison of Hot Weather boots would be amazing. As a dedicated boot wearer, but also a hot running person I'm always looking for solid, supportive boots that allow for the best cooling for summer. Maybe have a set of jungle boots as the standard
How about trying to get some more European or Australian boots for international viewers? It could also be interesting for Americans to see whats out there
I’m tempted toward the origin boot you show here…even have one on my cart on their website. Two things about them make me hesitant: 1.every review I’ve seen of them have a wrinkle or crease in the leather that make the quality look sloppy or possibly having a weak area, 2. I’ve heard complaints about month long waits to have them delivered. One unique thing about red wing over most of the under $400 models you’ve showcased here, is red wings always look very high quality control right out of the box, almost flawless. Great video once again.
JK boots will always be my #1 boot of choice. John Khadzi chased the American dream and greatly succeeded. As long as I live, I will support his family and their upstanding character for my footwear.
If possible, I would like to see you add Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill and Chapman to the lineup. They're made in the USA, Goodyear welted and often cost under $400. Both can come with Horween Chromexcel. Thank you
it would be nice to see a video on specifically your favorite heavy duty work boots, including the newly cut jk boot superduty, thank for always making great content!
Love to see how Chippewa Arador’s stack up. The insulated steel toes are an extremely popular boot in New England. They are American made and under $400
I'd love to see you cut apart a pair of Frank's boots, specifically the Patriot. They've marked them at under $400 even though they appear just as well made as their regular $600+ line of boots.
I Work in the snow rain, and on Ice. My work georgia boot Chelsea's are the best thing I have ever worn in snow. Would have never found them without your videos.
I am currently breaking in a pair of jk 300 boots. They are breaking in fast. It has been a week and I can wear them for a full work day. The company was awesome to work with also.
I really enjoyed all your videos, but today, I had to leave the comment. I love how you didn't just give away a free pen but have him work for it. That's the hard-working spirit of America which we are slowly losing. Love your work and got my first Iron ranger after watching your video! Keep up the high quality job!
This channel made me appreciate Red Wing as a company. I always saw them on shelves, but assumed they were just a generic boot like Ariat. I genuinely had no idea their history and quality was as good as it is.
After watching a lot of your videos and reading around, I finally spent some money and got a pair of Thorogoods for primarily work. It helped my body as a whole tremendously and the price was really justifiable in my mind. And knowing how they are made I know they can be rebuilt to a degree. That seems like a tremendous value to me. I hope to get quite a few years out of them.
Can you do a video on shoe and boot laces? And what laces last longest? I've read reviews on Amazon so many boot laces that are supposed to be good but end up failing so fast. Kayne is not in trouble for good reasons. He's 100% correct.
I just started watching a show on RUclips. I had no idea. I was so interested in boots. I have learned a lot by watching your program. I live on the Olympic peninsula in Washington state, and I can definitely use some high-quality. After watching many of the reviews, I’ve decided to start with Origins. I think they will be lighter , versatile, and more comfortable for everyday use.
Carolina boots are excellent. Most also have been American made. Lasts forever, well compared to your regular hiking shoe. They also come in EEEE (4w) width which is a requirement for me.
We need a Carolina Gold Moc Toe boot review. They look slick and they’re $300. I’m definitely curious since I was always really happy with my Carolina work boots. Edit: I know it’s off topic since they’re made in Mexico but I’d still like to see how nice they are once they’re cut in half.
@@handsmcneil the 28 series 8 inch waterproof are GREAT! I’m sure the other models are fine too. That’s just my sample size so far. I had insulated waterproof loggers from Carolina when I was doing electrical work and I loved those too. They make some good boots for the price you pay, especially when you can find a sale.
Carolina boots are highly underrated by the RUclips boot community. Their AMP old folklore Moc toe boots are the most comfy pair of shoes I have ever put my messed up feet in.
@@thegreenman2030 oh man, they certainly look comfy. I’ll have to check those out when I go to try on the Gold Moc Toe. Thanks brotherman, I appreciate the heads up.
Been really enjoying my Thursday Loggers. Been wearing them now for a few weeks and they just get more comfortable each day. I stand on my feet for about 8 hours at work and they have given me good support as well as lots of compliments. I love my Redback boots too as far as comfort goes, but they NEVER got any compliments lol. Redback boots aren't exactly stylish but are certainly like walking on clouds all day long.
i would love to see some "project farm" style tests, like grip tests on dry wet and oily surfaces or puncture and wear test. great reviews. i hope to someday have a solovair boots. but truth be told, i would love to see of review of the brandit phantom boot.
I used to wear Danner Rain Forest and Danner Acadia boots at work. They were the best boots in 20+ years of being a cableman. My preference was the Acadia due to it being lighter than the all-leather boot Rain Forest (even if it could have used a little more shank).
@@whereRbearsTeethwhat would you recommend over their 600 line? They look good for all purpose including getting wet. I’d hate to get my redwings wet out in the rain. Thanks.
@@CuriousGeorge13 I’m currently breaking in my first pair from them, natural veg tan horse butt. Really excited to see the patina develop. I think they are built better than the iron ranger.
I love my Corcoran boots but mine are made in Massachusetts which it’s made with a good amount of different materials it has a veg tan leather insole. The outer leather doesn’t have that plastic feel to them as they feel more like they had less but more of a wax to make it still shine but not like the boot you have is more dull. And my out sole was black with the upper being brown and it was more oil/ slip resistant so it’s weird to see just how different they are. I but boot wax and bees wax on mine for water proofing and so motor oil slides off them. Mine still have that cool strap which I wish ever boot had because when you are climbing ladder’s putting tires away or jumping 3 feet off a car lift they help my feet a lot
Love this series. Just ordered a set of boots from Truman. They have a handful of boots at $399 (and thus they technically qualify for the mitusa series). Would love to see a set of Truman’s cut in half.
As always - just amazing work. I usually prefer to watch the videos a few times to really intake all the info. Have you heard of Comunity Made? I know you did a sneaker video and one for Opie Way. Comunity Made has some cool stuff I’d be curious to see what you think.
I purchased a pair of 1907s yesterday. I chose them over the Iron Rangers because they fit my orthotics better. I currently own a pair of Thorogood boots that I am not to happy with. They seem to tear my heels up, could be I bought the wrong size, so I will carry half the blame there, as it always seems to be caused by rubbing against the stitching that runs around the heel. My biggest complaint is that the lace hooks are pulling out of the leather, the leather is stretching/yielding. I have one hook that fell out, and others that are just hanging on. I will have them resoled, and when I do, I will get the cobbler to install eyelets or better lace hooks.
Please do a video on the Limmer Boot company. I'd love to Rose Anvil review the Limmer Lightweight, Mid Weight, and the custom made Standard. They are small shop in Interval NH. The non-Standards are made by Mindel so it would be great to see the Standard cut in half vs. the off the shelf Limmer versions.
I got very lucky on my non-vibram 1000 miles. They were in the clearance section of a DSW for $150. After coupons I was able to walk out with them for just under $100.
There was a time when Corcoran jump boots were made well. That was a lifetime ago and I will never own another pair of jump boots for a multitude of reasons. I like the Thorogood in 8" without the liner. I wear them all the time. They work for my flat as a board feet and are comfortable. I have a pair I have 4 resoles on! It will be a sad day to see that pair go away. If I were younger, I might wear a logger boot, but those days are gone along with my arches. I am more aligned to the fan rankings on this test. I am thinking of getting some of the Jim Green boots for casual use.
@RoseAnvil why no Allen Edmonds boots? Lots of boot options and styles, made in USA, and they offer re-crafting services. Would love to see how Allen Edmonds stacks up against some of your mainstays. As always, great content!
Yes, the LLBean Cascade hiking boots are still made in Austria or Romania IIRC. There are different sources for the other boots. These have a steel shank, removeable insole liners, optional GoreTex version, Vibram soles. I'd like to see how they compare.
It's funny, thorogood boots always seem to come in low on these rankings, so I bought a lightly used pair to avoid maybe wasting money on new ones. I love them.
I have a pair of 1907 and jk 300s. Both are incredible and I’m actually looking at getting another pair of 300s and I really want some rough out iron ranges…My only complaint about JK is their shipping cost. $40 minimum
Hey, you should take a look at Drew's 10in loggers. They're made in Mexico so they don't qualify for this category, but they're 350 bucks right now and I prefer them to my JK superduties. Only difference is a tiiiiny layer of cork near the front toe area and a slightly wider toe box, and the price of course
I'm a MITSU, steel-toed, boot buyer. The foam thing is not even a shoe, let alone a boot. Right now I am wearing $250 worth of Red Wing, made extra stinky with both HFO/IFO fuel oil and DREWCLEAN3000 degreaser. The Red Wings are heavy, and take a long time to break in, even in abusive environments of saltwater and petroleum. BUT years later, they are still boots, and by that I mean they protect your foot in the course of WORK. I have an expensive pair of Red Wing hipsterboots c.2014, that I like, and on par with what you are looking at, but they're not steeltoed. I like that pen. I'm wearing pants, shirt, socks, all USA-made, so I gotta get that pen. Red Wings are rated high, because they are good and because their loyal following, but I am looking for a QUALITY steel-toe, MITUSA, boot, that is light, because I am pushing 50, and work in boots. THANKS
You should review Austrian combat boots, the Feldschuh Schwer is a pretty good heavy boot for work or hiking, the Feldschuh Leicht is probably the best alternative to Docs or other fashion boots (although they are still pretty tough and can be used as work or hiking boots as well, absolutely not just for casual wear.)
I had three pairs of those for over twenty years. Two I put hiker soles on, and one I left original. I was always wearing them. My wife hated them, so finally I gave them to my son, and now he wears them everywhere.
As to boots for you to review, I would like to see a critique of the L.L. Bean Kangaroo Skin Upland Boot. I think they are very comfortable, lightweight yet robust, and have a long lasting durable design. Thanks the the great reviews!
I really enjoyed this series. One recommendation for a future video is in the redwing 877 from the perspective of an outdoor/hunting boot as it was intended. I’m currently breaking mine in and they are a beast, but I love them. I will be adding speed hooks though.
As a phone company splicer I love my Iron Rangers but they can be tough on the feet sometimes. When I want comfort around town I wear Thursdays. I bought the Red Wings 4 years ago for $165.00 and the Thursdays for 150.00.
Lol, guess it wasn't just me. Thursday boots are toe crushers. 🤣 only when I looked at their boots more carefully, I noticed that the tips of their boots are all tapered to a point. I gave them to goodwill.
You could get the blacksmith or Beckman over the thousand mile boot, for me it would be the blacksmith!? Great video thank you for the good content! 🙏🇺🇸💪🏻
I only own two (kinda) of these: Iron Rangers and Thorogood 8" steel toe moc. Value? Thorogood. One resole per boots, that's about four years. No boot will last longer than four years in a metal shop. Mad comfortable. Good looking. If you work in the trades: Thorogood. I ain't anybody, but trust me. Of all my heritage boots, the IRs are hands-down the 'heritagiest'. Probably the best looking (IMO). Super comfy. Just all around the best. Best quality MITUSA boot in this price range(again, IMO)? Whites Perry Select. I don't have a pair of 300s, but I can't really imagine a better boot at this price. And the Perrys are better looking. Just my 2 cents.
I’d love to see a boot for people that have plantar fasciitis. I walk about 6-8 miles a day and would appreciate having a well made pair of boots would stand up to that mileage.
If you listened you would have heard he recorded again and adjusted rankings. Also jk was above redwing on quality, however a bunch of idiots ranked redwing over jk in value. The 300 is their bottom line boot not even near the super duty or even OT.
The Corcoran boots are meant to be made as they were for the paras in WW2, so not shocked. I have a pair of theses and they are very comfy once broken in. They look great too
I have like 8 pairs of redwings and had to switch to Origin. The redwings destroyed my feet, I thought I had a chronic issue with plantar fasciitis and I got all of the fancy insoles and everything. Turns out it was just the way redwings are setup. They are durable but mostly heavy and not comfortable.
Would love to see William Lennon boots,urban shepherd boots,r.m Williams boots. Something British,German,Australian. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.
Have you heard of Woobies? I own a pair and I love them. They feel super durable and they're made in the U.S. for a reasonable price. Seems like a great candidate for a video on this channel
Have had two pair of RedWing, both didn’t last long, only good part was they usually have a store local to everyone. I moved on to JK, much better Boot all around.
Hey, new subscriber here. I discovered your channel recently and have been binge watching tons of episodes. I've been learning a lot, thanks! I've been taking more interest in good shoes in the last couple years, prioritizing comfort, durability, and repairability. I'm more of a walker than a worker. I walk dogs for a living, so I put a lot of miles on my shoes. I don't baby my shoes, but they're not getting beat up with industrial stuff that most work boots are built to withstand. Perhaps that's why you don't really seem to cover most of the shoes I've been wearing or considering. I'm wearing Mephistos lately and have a pair that has been resoled twice now since I got them in 2017. I've recently been looking at some other brands like Finn Comfort and the US made moccasin brands like Quoddy and Rancourt. (I actually have a pair of Quoddy slippers and just ordered a pair of their boots) I realize Mephistos are pretty far from most of the stuff you cover, but I would think that some of the shoes and boots from Quoddy and Rancourt would fit well in your series on moc toes or MITUSA. Any reason why you haven't looked at these? I would be very interested to see how they hold up to your style of in depth review.
I have mainly Red Wings... I have tried some other brands, but they end up not living up to their hype, like Thorogoods, didn't last, never found them to be comfortable either. My favorite are the Iron Ranger and the 1907... both American made... now keep in mind, not are Red Wings are equal, they used to all be American made. If you go to a store look at the new Irish Setters vs the Heritage lines... you can tell the difference in the China Irish Setters and the American made ones right away. Now funny enough, growing up I had lots of the Irish Setters for going out hunting, but they were made in America then. My Grandpa took my Dad each year growing up to get a new pair and so my Dad took me each year... sounds extravagant, but its not when you do farm work... no boot last through that. Well, it might today, but growing up I remember following behind the combine all day picking ears it missed, now they don't miss anything, LOL!
I will be visiting a red wing store next saturday and this ranking, especially the viewers value ranking, will be really helpful :D I might end up with a moctoe after this.
I'd be interested in seeing how Ariats new Benchmade line stands up to Tecovas and others in that price range. I just got the james r toe in bison and I was curious about the construction but I don't want to cut them in half
@@gilbertramirez3173if Truman could use a leather heel counter and possibly leather shank just like the JK boots that would be my DREAM COME TRUE and also if an optional leather sole could be possible that would be PERFECT ! I love Truman tho and they are my favorite casual/travel/adventure boots with all their variety of leather options and colors ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I know you can't put all boots on the list, but curious about why they White's Perry were left off? Are they not MITUSA? I mean White's has a number of boots under $400(Millwood, Chore, Perry).
I would love to see a video on zamberlan boots. Specifically the sawtooth or the outfitter models. Big time elk hunters, and both my dad and i bought these boots and love them so far, but it would be great to know if $500 was worth it in the long run
Waiting on you to chop some Truman boots in half. Handmade in Oregon! I want to see what $400+ gets you. More pricey than redwing/Thursday boots, but less than Nick's/white's.
Looking to treat myself to a pair of lifetime boots for my birthday with a Canadian made boot. I'm your northern neighbour and would love to see a Video Showdown of CAN made boots too? Like Viberg, Canada West, Dayton etc.
i understand most people dont use boots these days for their intended purpose and only for fashion, but maybe one day you can give some love to the construction boots by red wing and etc. and not just the vintage iron ranger type stuff
Rancourt uses a Rapid Blake construction and they use a fiberboard footbed. They do use natural leather for their midsoles at least. Truman uses a Goodyear Welted construction, but they use foam to fill the void that is created using this type of construction. The gold standard is to use cork to fill the void, which you will find in many of the videos on this channel. Also, Truman uses a fiberglass shank rather than a steel shank. Some people prefer fiberglass, but many consider steel as the gold standard. White's and Nick's fans probably prefer the leather shank though.
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Hello, do you take orders to make custom boots? 1,300 initial order.
Red Wing is just so much more approachable. Seeing the quality they have, and knowing I can find a store front in most cities in the US, it's easy. Go into one of their many locations, and you can't mess up your boot size.
I'm always surprised by the praise for Redwings. I went to two stores (one didn't have my size) to get sized and ended up with some heritage boots that were just miserable. Stuck with trying to break them in for over a year but had to finally admit defeat.
Most uncomfortable footwear I've ever had, and I am including rock climbing shoes.
Took me 4 months before my Iron Rangers stopped feeling like a torture device. Now they're fine, if 1/2 size too big.
You have to wear them and suffer for a while. One year, a month, ... Depends how much you actually wear them.
@@0bzen22yeah I’ve wore mine all week at work and it’s not the worst break in I’ve experienced for a boot lol but I’ve been skating for a long time, so foot pain is kinda within the territory I guess. I don’t understand how someone could wear them a year and say they haven’t broken in unless they wore them out a few times every other week maybe
I break in new boots pretty regularly. What works best for me: I put a couple strips of duct tape on my foot, covering my heel/Achilles and one piece covering the ball of my foot(including the side of my pinkie toe)
Then I put on my sock. Then I rub some leather conditioner on my sock especially on the instep and Achilles. I will go about my day as normal. But don't force it. If your feet start to hurt, switch back to your regular boots. By the end of the week they should be broken in perfectly.
Sounds like good advice, thanks 🙂👍@@skully70
Great video Weston! Thanks for highlighting us!
Redwing 1907 i wore out the sole in 3mo. Im 6ft 300lb auto mechanic. The throgood im going on 2yrs and im sure ill get 3yrs out of the sythetic sole. My expirence and the thorogoods have to be the most comfortable for my 8-14hr days.
As a boot afficionado from the UK I'm pretty jealous of the variety of traditional heavy duty boots you have in the US. Importing US boots to the UK is incredibly expensive - we have to pay shipping, duty and VAT - so you can pretty much add around $200 to the price of a pair of top end boots like Nicks or Whites. We do have one traditional bootmaker, William Lennon and co, over here who still hand build traditional work boots. It would be really interesting for those of us who don;t have access to US boots to see you do a review on a pair of their boots. Maybe a comparison to a similar US boot?
Agreed. We just don't get the same range in work boots here. Thankfully I've managed to get Thursdays and Allen Edmond's Higgins Mill boots without having to pay any duty or vat. Would love a pair of Nicks, Whytes or similar but the additional costs are prohibitive.
Are you serious mate? I live near Northampton where some of the world's best boots are made. Tricker's and C&J for one, makes impeccable English boots. My indestructible Tricker's Stow will be my default boots in an apocalypse.
@@MaxxSeemov they're not work boots, nice as they are, unless of course you work on a nice country estate or something. I'm talking about proper bombproof work boots. I'm a timber frame carpenter, high ankle support and a steel toecap are a must.
@@fishbiscuit2000 do you still have to pay the import taxes if myself or a fellow American were to ship them to you?? As in we purchase it then "gift" them. I think every true tradesman should have the opportunity to wear a pair of RedWings, Nick's, Thorogoods, or Whites at least once in their life, without such a ridiculous import markup. I myself am somewhat of a work boot addict. Tuff Toe applications have changed the game on the durability aspect in my humble opinion. Without it I'd chew through nice 300-600 work boots in a few months. My work environment is as hostile as they come.
Sucks having a govt that taxes the crap out of everything... :(
Have always tried to buy American products. But just about everything in the US is not made here. Bought 2 pairs of Red Wing steel toe lineman boots in '86. Wore 1 pair for years. Couldn't remember where I had put the other pair. Yesterday, I opened a box with a brand new pair of boots. These Redwings are built like a Tiger tank. Impressive throughout. No imported parts. Will enjoy them into the next life.
Carolina 809's are my go to work boot. they are like clouds from day one and last a solid two years for around $250. American/union made.
I bought a pair of JK Forefront boots earlier this year. They are the highest quality boot that I have ever owned! I believe that they were under $500. I was skeptical about spending that kind of money, but I will never go back to store bought boots again! You truly get what you pay for. In my opinion even at $500, they exceeded my expectations.
Video Suggestion - I think a top 5 comparison of Hot Weather boots would be amazing. As a dedicated boot wearer, but also a hot running person I'm always looking for solid, supportive boots that allow for the best cooling for summer. Maybe have a set of jungle boots as the standard
Bump.
As a glutton for punishment, living in swampy/sweaty, & humid GA summers, I would enjoy some hot weather reviews/options
Desert rat here, pls do this before I start wearing sketchers this summer
seconding!
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A summer boot is just a boot without water resistance.
How about trying to get some more European or Australian boots for international viewers? It could also be interesting for Americans to see whats out there
Id love to see some Rockports cut in half. A lot of my friends think they are good quality and they were very popular for a while 😊
Geox Respira would be good.
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Also Indonesian please 😁
@@mrminus5422 they are not, at least these days
What would some good European boots be?
I don't even wear or want to wear a boot. But I watch your videos all the time. I love your passion and appreciate your knowledge.
I’m tempted toward the origin boot you show here…even have one on my cart on their website. Two things about them make me hesitant: 1.every review I’ve seen of them have a wrinkle or crease in the leather that make the quality look sloppy or possibly having a weak area, 2. I’ve heard complaints about month long waits to have them delivered.
One unique thing about red wing over most of the under $400 models you’ve showcased here, is red wings always look very high quality control right out of the box, almost flawless.
Great video once again.
JK boots will always be my #1 boot of choice. John Khadzi chased the American dream and greatly succeeded. As long as I live, I will support his family and their upstanding character for my footwear.
Whites hand construction is superior.
If possible, I would like to see you add Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill and Chapman to the lineup. They're made in the USA, Goodyear welted and often cost under $400. Both can come with Horween Chromexcel. Thank you
I agree, I love my Higgins Mill, they do retail for over $400.00, but that is there sucker price. I paid $ 320.00 for mine
@@60zeller good point if you have patience you can get most AE boots for low 300 or even less at the end of the season.
Ebay is insane for boots. I got some Higgins Mills in shell for $200
it would be nice to see a video on specifically your favorite heavy duty work boots, including the newly cut jk boot superduty, thank for always making great content!
I’ve had thorogoods for a few years now, had them resoled once already and they are holding up great. Very comfortable and good value product.
Agree. Same here
Love to see how Chippewa Arador’s stack up. The insulated steel toes are an extremely popular boot in New England. They are American made and under $400
Great Review and MITUSA Lineup, Big THANK YOU!
I'd love to see you cut apart a pair of Frank's boots, specifically the Patriot. They've marked them at under $400 even though they appear just
as well made as their regular $600+ line of boots.
I Work in the snow rain, and on Ice. My work georgia boot Chelsea's are the best thing I have ever worn in snow. Would have never found them without your videos.
I am currently breaking in a pair of jk 300 boots. They are breaking in fast. It has been a week and I can wear them for a full work day. The company was awesome to work with also.
I really enjoyed all your videos, but today, I had to leave the comment. I love how you didn't just give away a free pen but have him work for it. That's the hard-working spirit of America which we are slowly losing. Love your work and got my first Iron ranger after watching your video! Keep up the high quality job!
This channel made me appreciate Red Wing as a company. I always saw them on shelves, but assumed they were just a generic boot like Ariat. I genuinely had no idea their history and quality was as good as it is.
After watching a lot of your videos and reading around, I finally spent some money and got a pair of Thorogoods for primarily work. It helped my body as a whole tremendously and the price was really justifiable in my mind. And knowing how they are made I know they can be rebuilt to a degree. That seems like a tremendous value to me. I hope to get quite a few years out of them.
Can you do a video on shoe and boot laces? And what laces last longest? I've read reviews on Amazon so many boot laces that are supposed to be good but end up failing so fast.
Kayne is not in trouble for good reasons. He's 100% correct.
I just started watching a show on RUclips. I had no idea. I was so interested in boots. I have learned a lot by watching your program. I live on the Olympic peninsula in Washington state, and I can definitely use some high-quality. After watching many of the reviews, I’ve decided to start with Origins. I think they will be lighter , versatile, and more comfortable for everyday use.
The Corcoran boot is used for US Army airborne units as a dress footwear, not just for reenactments.
Carolina boots are excellent. Most also have been American made. Lasts forever, well compared to your regular hiking shoe. They also come in EEEE (4w) width which is a requirement for me.
We need a Carolina Gold Moc Toe boot review. They look slick and they’re $300. I’m definitely curious since I was always really happy with my Carolina work boots.
Edit: I know it’s off topic since they’re made in Mexico but I’d still like to see how nice they are once they’re cut in half.
Im wearing carolina series 28 work boots rn and would also be interested in this
@@handsmcneil the 28 series 8 inch waterproof are GREAT! I’m sure the other models are fine too. That’s just my sample size so far. I had insulated waterproof loggers from Carolina when I was doing electrical work and I loved those too. They make some good boots for the price you pay, especially when you can find a sale.
Carolina boots are highly underrated by the RUclips boot community. Their AMP old folklore Moc toe boots are the most comfy pair of shoes I have ever put my messed up feet in.
@@thegreenman2030 oh man, they certainly look comfy. I’ll have to check those out when I go to try on the Gold Moc Toe. Thanks brotherman, I appreciate the heads up.
@@RirtyDascal yeah theyre one of the most popular decent work boots here in northern ca
Been really enjoying my Thursday Loggers. Been wearing them now for a few weeks and they just get more comfortable each day. I stand on my feet for about 8 hours at work and they have given me good support as well as lots of compliments. I love my Redback boots too as far as comfort goes, but they NEVER got any compliments lol. Redback boots aren't exactly stylish but are certainly like walking on clouds all day long.
i would love to see some "project farm" style tests, like grip tests on dry wet and oily surfaces or puncture and wear test.
great reviews. i hope to someday have a solovair boots. but truth be told, i would love to see of review of the brandit phantom boot.
I can’t deny it. I absolutely LOVE my 1907’s and there are some great deals out there if you look.
I used to wear Danner Rain Forest and Danner Acadia boots at work. They were the best boots in 20+ years of being a cableman. My preference was the Acadia due to it being lighter than the all-leather boot Rain Forest (even if it could have used a little more shank).
Danner sucks. Very low end boot
@@whereRbearsTeethwhat would you recommend over their 600 line? They look good for all purpose including getting wet. I’d hate to get my redwings wet out in the rain. Thanks.
Excellent video, thank you for doing such a great job. Also, really dug the sponsor "shout out / commercial". I am going to get one of those pens!
I just ordered a pair of JK Fire Inlander S because of your JK reviews. Cant find one negative comment about JK. Looking fwd to them.
Need to get Oak Street Boots on the channel!
I own a couple of pairs and they seem fairly well made. I second this! I'd like to see how they hold up when examined more closely.
@@CuriousGeorge13 I’m currently breaking in my first pair from them, natural veg tan horse butt. Really excited to see the patina develop. I think they are built better than the iron ranger.
I love my Corcoran boots but mine are made in Massachusetts which it’s made with a good amount of different materials it has a veg tan leather insole. The outer leather doesn’t have that plastic feel to them as they feel more like they had less but more of a wax to make it still shine but not like the boot you have is more dull. And my out sole was black with the upper being brown and it was more oil/ slip resistant so it’s weird to see just how different they are. I but boot wax and bees wax on mine for water proofing and so motor oil slides off them. Mine still have that cool strap which I wish ever boot had because when you are climbing ladder’s putting tires away or jumping 3 feet off a car lift they help my feet a lot
Love this series. Just ordered a set of boots from Truman. They have a handful of boots at $399 (and thus they technically qualify for the mitusa series). Would love to see a set of Truman’s cut in half.
I have 3 boots and one derbies from truman and they are perfect, only shame is they use foam instead of cork but a good cobbler can help :)
Will you do USA made Double H boots?
As always - just amazing work. I usually prefer to watch the videos a few times to really intake all the info. Have you heard of Comunity Made? I know you did a sneaker video and one for Opie Way. Comunity Made has some cool stuff I’d be curious to see what you think.
I own Chippewas. awesome!
Could you please get a hold of the Jim Green Wedge Sole Razorbacks. Would love a review on those
I purchased a pair of 1907s yesterday. I chose them over the Iron Rangers because they fit my orthotics better. I currently own a pair of Thorogood boots that I am not to happy with. They seem to tear my heels up, could be I bought the wrong size, so I will carry half the blame there, as it always seems to be caused by rubbing against the stitching that runs around the heel. My biggest complaint is that the lace hooks are pulling out of the leather, the leather is stretching/yielding. I have one hook that fell out, and others that are just hanging on. I will have them resoled, and when I do, I will get the cobbler to install eyelets or better lace hooks.
I would love to recommend Meermin brand for your next cut in half boots video.
Please do a video on the Limmer Boot company. I'd love to Rose Anvil review the Limmer Lightweight, Mid Weight, and the custom made Standard. They are small shop in Interval NH. The non-Standards are made by Mindel so it would be great to see the Standard cut in half vs. the off the shelf Limmer versions.
I got very lucky on my non-vibram 1000 miles. They were in the clearance section of a DSW for $150. After coupons I was able to walk out with them for just under $100.
this is 2M sub channel content. Maybe physical analitics are boring, but you nailed the NB Baclava and Astro Boy backstories so I'm hooked
There was a time when Corcoran jump boots were made well. That was a lifetime ago and I will never own another pair of jump boots for a multitude of reasons. I like the Thorogood in 8" without the liner. I wear them all the time. They work for my flat as a board feet and are comfortable. I have a pair I have 4 resoles on! It will be a sad day to see that pair go away. If I were younger, I might wear a logger boot, but those days are gone along with my arches. I am more aligned to the fan rankings on this test. I am thinking of getting some of the Jim Green boots for casual use.
@RoseAnvil why no Allen Edmonds boots? Lots of boot options and styles, made in USA, and they offer re-crafting services. Would love to see how Allen Edmonds stacks up against some of your mainstays. As always, great content!
Yes, the LLBean Cascade hiking boots are still made in Austria or Romania IIRC. There are different sources for the other boots. These have a steel shank, removeable insole liners, optional GoreTex version, Vibram soles. I'd like to see how they compare.
I had the Thursday Cadet and now the Vangaurd. You can feel the more support and quality and its worth the extra you pay for.
4:58 so far my favorite review statement of anything anywhere.
It's funny, thorogood boots always seem to come in low on these rankings, so I bought a lightly used pair to avoid maybe wasting money on new ones. I love them.
I have a pair of 1907 and jk 300s. Both are incredible and I’m actually looking at getting another pair of 300s and I really want some rough out iron ranges…My only complaint about JK is their shipping cost. $40 minimum
Hey, you should take a look at Drew's 10in loggers. They're made in Mexico so they don't qualify for this category, but they're 350 bucks right now and I prefer them to my JK superduties. Only difference is a tiiiiny layer of cork near the front toe area and a slightly wider toe box, and the price of course
I'm a MITSU, steel-toed, boot buyer.
The foam thing is not even a shoe, let alone a boot.
Right now I am wearing $250 worth of Red Wing, made extra stinky with both HFO/IFO fuel oil and DREWCLEAN3000 degreaser.
The Red Wings are heavy, and take a long time to break in, even in abusive environments of saltwater and petroleum. BUT years later, they are still boots, and by that I mean they protect your foot in the course of WORK.
I have an expensive pair of Red Wing hipsterboots c.2014, that I like, and on par with what you are looking at, but they're not steeltoed.
I like that pen.
I'm wearing pants, shirt, socks, all USA-made, so I gotta get that pen.
Red Wings are rated high, because they are good and because their loyal following, but I am looking for a QUALITY steel-toe, MITUSA, boot, that is light, because I am pushing 50, and work in boots.
THANKS
Have you ever reviewed one of the Truman boots?
Why don't you do Allen Edmunds?
You should review Austrian combat boots, the Feldschuh Schwer is a pretty good heavy boot for work or hiking, the Feldschuh Leicht is probably the best alternative to Docs or other fashion boots (although they are still pretty tough and can be used as work or hiking boots as well, absolutely not just for casual wear.)
I had three pairs of those for over twenty years. Two I put hiker soles on, and one I left original. I was always wearing them. My wife hated them, so finally I gave them to my son, and now he wears them everywhere.
As to boots for you to review, I would like to see a critique of the L.L. Bean Kangaroo Skin Upland Boot. I think they are very comfortable, lightweight yet robust, and have a long lasting durable design. Thanks the the great reviews!
allen edmonds higgens mill should be in this list. They've got three or four that should be in this list
I really enjoyed this series. One recommendation for a future video is in the redwing 877 from the perspective of an outdoor/hunting boot as it was intended. I’m currently breaking mine in and they are a beast, but I love them. I will be adding speed hooks though.
As a phone company splicer I love my Iron Rangers but they can be tough on the feet sometimes. When I want comfort around town I wear Thursdays. I bought the Red Wings 4 years ago for $165.00 and the Thursdays for 150.00.
How about some Irish Setter videos, just bought some and wondering if I made a good decision.
Lol, guess it wasn't just me. Thursday boots are toe crushers. 🤣 only when I looked at their boots more carefully, I noticed that the tips of their boots are all tapered to a point. I gave them to goodwill.
You could get the blacksmith or Beckman over the thousand mile boot, for me it would be the blacksmith!? Great video thank you for the good content! 🙏🇺🇸💪🏻
Carolina has an American made boot, I’m a welder I’m hard on shoes been wearing the 505 for 15 years, best boot period for welding!!
I only own two (kinda) of these: Iron Rangers and Thorogood 8" steel toe moc. Value? Thorogood. One resole per boots, that's about four years. No boot will last longer than four years in a metal shop. Mad comfortable. Good looking. If you work in the trades: Thorogood. I ain't anybody, but trust me.
Of all my heritage boots, the IRs are hands-down the 'heritagiest'. Probably the best looking (IMO). Super comfy. Just all around the best.
Best quality MITUSA boot in this price range(again, IMO)? Whites Perry Select. I don't have a pair of 300s, but I can't really imagine a better boot at this price. And the Perrys are better looking. Just my 2 cents.
I’d love to see a boot for people that have plantar fasciitis. I walk about 6-8 miles a day and would appreciate having a well made pair of boots would stand up to that mileage.
Dude I love tactile turn pens. I have 2 of them they’re both awesome. One in copper and one in titanium.
I know you don’t seem to like danner boots but I wear them daily and like them more than redwings , the quarry , bull run , are my absolute favorite
Right now you ought to be looking at Frank’s Patriot and Drew’s Logger. Both $349.
I swear by my Redwing 4420s. I’ve worked on the railroad for 16 years only love them.
I just loved that Tactile Turn bit.
Whoever put redwing over JK has never worn a pair. JK makes awesome boots and worth every penny.
You must not watched till the end….his rankings are at 15:47 and he ranked the JK #1 (Far above the red wings).
If you listened you would have heard he recorded again and adjusted rankings. Also jk was above redwing on quality, however a bunch of idiots ranked redwing over jk in value. The 300 is their bottom line boot not even near the super duty or even OT.
The Corcoran boots are meant to be made as they were for the paras in WW2, so not shocked.
I have a pair of theses and they are very comfy once broken in. They look great too
I have like 8 pairs of redwings and had to switch to Origin. The redwings destroyed my feet, I thought I had a chronic issue with plantar fasciitis and I got all of the fancy insoles and everything. Turns out it was just the way redwings are setup. They are durable but mostly heavy and not comfortable.
Do Origins have a high arch? I like the look, but my feet are pretty special. The flat red wings work well for me.
Would love to see William Lennon boots,urban shepherd boots,r.m Williams boots. Something British,German,Australian. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.
Have you heard of Woobies? I own a pair and I love them. They feel super durable and they're made in the U.S. for a reasonable price. Seems like a great candidate for a video on this channel
Have had two pair of RedWing, both didn’t last long, only good part was they usually have a store local to everyone. I moved on to JK, much better Boot all around.
Hey, new subscriber here. I discovered your channel recently and have been binge watching tons of episodes. I've been learning a lot, thanks!
I've been taking more interest in good shoes in the last couple years, prioritizing comfort, durability, and repairability. I'm more of a walker than a worker. I walk dogs for a living, so I put a lot of miles on my shoes. I don't baby my shoes, but they're not getting beat up with industrial stuff that most work boots are built to withstand. Perhaps that's why you don't really seem to cover most of the shoes I've been wearing or considering. I'm wearing Mephistos lately and have a pair that has been resoled twice now since I got them in 2017. I've recently been looking at some other brands like Finn Comfort and the US made moccasin brands like Quoddy and Rancourt. (I actually have a pair of Quoddy slippers and just ordered a pair of their boots)
I realize Mephistos are pretty far from most of the stuff you cover, but I would think that some of the shoes and boots from Quoddy and Rancourt would fit well in your series on moc toes or MITUSA. Any reason why you haven't looked at these? I would be very interested to see how they hold up to your style of in depth review.
Liberty Footwear is small company out of Grand Rapids MI, they make decent US made work boots in $170.00 - $190.00 range.
I have mainly Red Wings... I have tried some other brands, but they end up not living up to their hype, like Thorogoods, didn't last, never found them to be comfortable either. My favorite are the Iron Ranger and the 1907... both American made... now keep in mind, not are Red Wings are equal, they used to all be American made. If you go to a store look at the new Irish Setters vs the Heritage lines... you can tell the difference in the China Irish Setters and the American made ones right away. Now funny enough, growing up I had lots of the Irish Setters for going out hunting, but they were made in America then. My Grandpa took my Dad each year growing up to get a new pair and so my Dad took me each year... sounds extravagant, but its not when you do farm work... no boot last through that. Well, it might today, but growing up I remember following behind the combine all day picking ears it missed, now they don't miss anything, LOL!
You all should do the Franks Patriot. By far the best value heritage boot out there right now in my opinion.
I will be visiting a red wing store next saturday and this ranking, especially the viewers value ranking, will be really helpful :D I might end up with a moctoe after this.
Review Whites and Truman Please.
I'd be interested in seeing how Ariats new Benchmade line stands up to Tecovas and others in that price range. I just got the james r toe in bison and I was curious about the construction but I don't want to cut them in half
Great. Thanks. A RUclips channel that is actually useful.
Been waiting on the Truman boot
I own 3 pairs of Truman Boots. Absolutely love them. Wonderful design and comfort.
That would be fantastic I am thinking they will be the next purchase
@@gilbertramirez3173if Truman could use a leather heel counter and possibly leather shank just like the JK boots that would be my DREAM COME TRUE and also if an optional leather sole could be possible that would be PERFECT ! I love Truman tho and they are my favorite casual/travel/adventure boots with all their variety of leather options and colors ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Absolutely. Would love to see a video before I buy it.
Frank's Patriot too
I know you can't put all boots on the list, but curious about why they White's Perry were left off? Are they not MITUSA? I mean White's has a number of boots under $400(Millwood, Chore, Perry).
I'm curious too.
Sponsor bit made me smile. Appreciate all the work and videos! Night time binge
Picked up a custom Claude. Thanks! Ever think about cutting dress shoes in half?
The Tactile Turn sponsor was very good. Well done 😁😁
I would love to see a video on zamberlan boots. Specifically the sawtooth or the outfitter models. Big time elk hunters, and both my dad and i bought these boots and love them so far, but it would be great to know if $500 was worth it in the long run
Waiting on you to chop some Truman boots in half. Handmade in Oregon! I want to see what $400+ gets you. More pricey than redwing/Thursday boots, but less than Nick's/white's.
What about Wesco?? They make incredible PNW boots (not under $400 but would still love to see more Wesco)
Looking to treat myself to a pair of lifetime boots for my birthday with a Canadian made boot. I'm your northern neighbour and would love to see a Video Showdown of CAN made boots too? Like Viberg, Canada West, Dayton etc.
i understand most people dont use boots these days for their intended purpose and only for fashion, but maybe one day you can give some love to the construction boots by red wing and etc. and not just the vintage iron ranger type stuff
Rancourt and Truman both have boots under $400. Would love to see something from them.
Rancourt uses a Rapid Blake construction and they use a fiberboard footbed. They do use natural leather for their midsoles at least. Truman uses a Goodyear Welted construction, but they use foam to fill the void that is created using this type of construction. The gold standard is to use cork to fill the void, which you will find in many of the videos on this channel. Also, Truman uses a fiberglass shank rather than a steel shank. Some people prefer fiberglass, but many consider steel as the gold standard. White's and Nick's fans probably prefer the leather shank though.
It would be nice to see some Truman boots review. As far as I know they are good quality and also made in US