Parkhurst Boots Review | My Honest Opinion on the Allen Plain Toe Boots for Men
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
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The Parkhurst Allen Boot is a heritage built plain toe boot that seemingly checks all the boxes. The one's I'm reviewing are in Rust Waxy suede, have a Goodyear welt build, and are stunningly handsome. But do they really check all the boxes? Join me as I go over the good, the bad, and the bottom line.
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00:00 - [ About the Parkhurst Allen Boots ]
02:47 - [The good ]
04:54 - [ The bad ]
06:05 - [ The bottom line ]
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My biggest miss in terms of regretting not getting a pair of boots is actually Parkhurst. The green kudu from a few years ago. But I see they're back! I did get the green waxy commanders in their place, and they're awesome.
For sure. The FOMO is real! Waxy Commander is a great leather. It really surprised me because I didn't expect it to be so robust.
I have a pair of Spanish made Parkhurst captoe boots And a 😢horse rump and a Portuguese made 618 Last stitchdown Allen boot. Love the quality and the fit of both boots. I must say that Truman boots also fit fantastically and have very high quality plus made in USA.
I’ve been strongly considering picking up some Trumans. Good to know that they have a great fit.
These really are great looking. I hope to pick up a pair in 2024. I've got the Niagara and Elmwood on the 602M and love them. Great brand. Good review, Lee!
Thanks Patrick! I wouldn’t mind having either of those boots. They both look amazing.
I haven’t pulled the trigger yet on Parkhurst, they are always on my radar screen, it definitely is an attractive proposition.
I agree with your comments, there should be 4-5 staple models always in stock.
For sure. I was pretty impressed.
I have the Richmond in Black Waxy and Oak Rambler. Something I really like about the rambler is that the underlying oak color tone when it gets scuffed-up matches the color of the welt, so it isn’t off-putting at all.
That Oak Rambler is gorgeous.
I have two pairs of the Parkhurst Allen boots, and agree with your comments on this make and maker. The 602 is perfect for me at half size down from Brannock. I think they fit my feet better than all my other boots. If you get the chance to review the 602M last, that would be nice to hear about. Made extremely well with great looks, as you point out. Thanks for the review and info!
Thanks Tony! I’ll check it out.
That is a good price for the ingredients involved. They look a lot like Red Wing Blacksmiths but have a mid-sole and sleeker toe.
The sleeker toe has me liking these more than the Blacksmiths. The Blacksmiths are pretty nice though.
@@StrayReviews I get that.
Looks like a great boot. I own 2 pairs of Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill boots that I purchased as factory seconds for about $150. I agree that their limited availability is an issue.
$150 is a great price!
Parkhurst are most definitely next on my list. I know the 602 last is similar to Grant Stone’s Leo last and that fits me perfectly.
I’m super happy with the fit. 👍
Nice review! I own a pair myself and indeed the last is comfortable. However it makes me question how honest a review can be when A) you haven't spent your own money to purchase the boots and B) they appear to still be unworn.
Thanks! It's true that I sometimes only get a few days of wear in before writing a review. It's tough to get the time I want in them when I have five other boots waiting for reviews. But, I always give my honest opinion. My integrity is worth a lot more to me than a pair of boots.
@@StrayReviews I don't question your integrity and i appreciate you giving consumers your honest thoughts. But to give you an example, I'm sure that the boot you received for review is a handpicked pair with the least amount of small imperfections. Not so for mine, the storm welt is pushed down around the heel to the point that it looks like a flat welt, the stitching of the outsole is wobbly and in some points on the very edge of the welt. From any of these reviews, not just yours, none of this come through. And not to put Parkhurst on the spot, I've seen this on pretty much all products with very few exceptions. Perhaps i should do my own review LOL
@@kingofthekludge That's actually a pretty good idea! I'd watch that.
I just wished the backstay have some curve (arch) to it, looks very straight to me and similarly with RW Ranger.
Yes, no real arch there, but still very comfortable.
Got the Richmond before blackfriday lol but imo worth the price. Very sturday and well built, a tank of boot without needing any care at all.
Nice! I tried getting the Richmond but my size was out of stock. Really happy with the Allen though.
I have two pairs of Parkhurts - Niagaras in weathered henna and Allens in mahogany. Both in the 602M last. Excellent boots. I *think* - but could not swear under oath - that they have welt channels. For sure my Thursdays' don't, and these look different. Both of mine have the studded soles. If you are looking for an Alden's Indy knock-off that is well built and well-priced, the Niagaras are a great choice.
The Niagara’s are so great looking. I hope I can get a pair to review in the near future.
@@StrayReviews They are very comfortable and look great. I wanted to Alden Indys, but after watching Rose Anvil cut them up and watching Revive Shoe Repair work on them, I just would not afford such junk. One of the comments on Rose Anvil mentioned the Parkhurst Niagaras as a superior product at a much better price, so I got them and was beyond impressed.
@@royogrady9179 So Nice. Good call!
Love Parkhurst, and would put newer company Caswell in a similar category to check out!
Caswell is definitely on my short list. Their stuff looks great.
I got my F2nd Richmond’s in yesterday too. Same model + toe cap. I was excited to get a F2 model + 15% off for 🦃 day.
I understand the frustration of the limited availability but I also get it from the Parkhurst point of view.
It’s that exact reason I talked myself into buying this pair😂. They might be sold out next week just pull the trigger. 🤣.
I do think they should have maybe 1-2 styles that are always available though. A Simple’s brown and black pair?
I have a pair of Niagara’s in the 602M size 10 and they are a TAD too big but nothing crazy with think socks and I think 9.5 would be too small.
The size 10 602 Richmond fits my foot perfect.
Very nice! I tried getting a pair of Richmonds but they were out.
@@StrayReviews have you sprayed anything on yours? I think I’m just gonna let them go and see how they look
@@blakeseckinger3280 Nope, just left them alone. If I do anything with them, I'll just spray a little Nikwax Nubuck and Suede Proof. This stuff here amzn.to/3t0cQpC
I have a lightly used pair of these in 10D for sale if anyone is interested. Had to go a half size up to 10.5D. Love these boots!
Agree- Parkhurst needs to downplay their special runs and keep some basic styles in better stock
A few evergreen styles would be great.
I am a big fan of parkhurst boots, I own the niagara in mahogany in a commando lug which I love. I am waiting for them to come out with a niagara in tan with the same commando lug, will snatch them up when they do.
The Niagara looks really cool. I’d love to get my hands on a pair.
How is the mahogany color? In the pictures they look like a straightforward brown boot, is that accurate in person?
Still new at the boot game but my biggest miss so far was the Grant Stone Ottawa boot in the cognac pebble grain from Horween. Too many other boots popped up from my short list around the same time (including a pair of these same Parkhurst boots in Rust Waxy) and they ended up selling out over the Black Friday season.
Looks like Parkhurst has some great new options dropping (if they haven't already).
@@StrayReviews They do. I ordered a pair of their Richmond boot in Natural Dublin last week after watching too many Ashland Leather Co videos and becoming fascinated with that tannage. Also picked up a pair of their Delaware boot in Natural Double Shot during the previous drop. Got a little impatient and didn't think the Dublin drop was going to happen though I'm very happy with the Delaware so far. It's the most comfortable of my Parkhursts. The Richmond should arrive later this week, then no more boots for a while!
@@The_Other_Matt Wow, so nice! They look gorgeous.
What jeans are you wearing at 4:05?
That’s a pair of Flint and Tinders from way back when they were making them from Cone Mills denim.
I'd love to buy ANY BOOT in my size from them. But.... zero in stock. Weird.
Such a bummer. Maybe those limited runs are TOO limited.
Do Johnston&Murphy!
I don’t own any, but maybe in the future. 🤔
Good looking boots but the limiting of design runs is an interesting FOMO marketing tactic but rubs me the wrong way. I'd much rather spend more money, wait ~6 months and get EXACTLY the boot I want from Nick's.
Good things come to those who wait. 👍
Parkhurst is still a small company and seems to be a one man show. Maybe once he starts making more money ye can keep stock?
True. I hope they grow. They have a fantastic product.