SAFETY TOE WORK BOOTS- Steel, Composite or Carbon?!?

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024

Комментарии • 156

  • @glenjamindle
    @glenjamindle 4 года назад +73

    LMAO how high were you while editing this?? I can just imagine you sitting in the dark giggling haha.

  • @ryancduff
    @ryancduff 4 года назад +152

    You really had fun editing this one didn't you, Dustin? 😂

  • @lgninjalo
    @lgninjalo 4 года назад +36

    When do we get the episode on how to develop alcoholism and get divorced?
    I'm fixing to get my master's license and need to meet this requirement asap.

  • @martinbeirne7621
    @martinbeirne7621 4 года назад +40

    I am a electrician as well. I agree with getting good boots. I am in my boots from 5:00a.m. till 6:00 p.m. every day. Something that you use 12 hours a day for your whole career best to spend money to get the right boots. At one point I couldn’t turn my neck all the way. I went to a chiropractor she said it was probably my boots throwing off my alignment in my back and it showed up in my neck. Anytime my neck starts bothering me my wife says time for new boots. She ends up being right. They wear down a little at a time and you don’t feel it till you put on new boots.

    • @PedroGarcia-zf8zg
      @PedroGarcia-zf8zg 4 года назад +2

      If you can try to buy 3 or 4 pairs and get you some good gel insoles and wear a different pair everyday. Your feet and knees would thank you later in the future.

    • @Ressy66
      @Ressy66 4 года назад +1

      some states in some countries also have codes about ppe, here an electrician can not wear steel cap, its comp or carb

  • @timothysoup7098
    @timothysoup7098 3 года назад +18

    Always tell the rookies "you'll use your boots more than any tool you have, don't be cheap"!!!

  • @trekman98
    @trekman98 4 года назад +117

    I am an electrician I always love your videos but you don’t really need to put in all the effects... your videos are wonderful on their own...

    • @ElectricianU
      @ElectricianU  4 года назад +51

      I appreciate it, I have fun making them goofy - I think it's part of why some people enjoy it because I'm putting my personality into it rather than just straight information the whole time. I appreciate the feedback though

    • @rocksmashergames5476
      @rocksmashergames5476 4 года назад +5

      @@ElectricianU keep the effects I am an electrician and love you vids as they are but I have a funny sense of humor and this is by far the funniest vid. Keep it up man 👍🏻😂

    • @KenKaneki-xh7by
      @KenKaneki-xh7by 4 года назад +1

      We love the effects.
      It's makes the videos even more interesting.

    • @steve-o6413
      @steve-o6413 4 года назад +8

      Finding the right balance is important...

    • @JMjayesim
      @JMjayesim 4 года назад

      I liked some of the subtitles you put in as well as transitions. 4:05 and 6:47

  • @pcfabris
    @pcfabris 4 года назад +23

    it's true. The first best tool you can get is a comfortable and durable pair of shoes. If you work for a living you buy work shoes. If you loot for a living you take the sneakers.

  • @jasongillean44
    @jasongillean44 4 года назад +8

    Awesome video man! I’m currently rocking the Ariat lace up composite toe with EH rating. Super light and comfortable boots. Definitely my favorite so far. By the way don’t worry about the comments about editing. You had me and my 3 year old cracking up!

  • @michaelschmitz8028
    @michaelschmitz8028 4 года назад +21

    These new edits are annoying. Kudos for trying something new. But, you don't need them.

  • @justintimeelectric3956
    @justintimeelectric3956 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for the informative video!
    I’ve had a journeyman tell me that he spends a premium on 2 things: his mattress and his boots. Mattress because that’s when his body can rest after a hard day of work and his boots because we spend the entire day on our feet.
    I wear the Red Wings Supersole 2.0, they’re extremely durable, tough, and they’re steel toe. They’re about $250 but well worth the price.

  • @elc2k385
    @elc2k385 4 года назад +5

    Sparky Channel described cutting through an old iron drain pipe. He said start the cut with a larger tooth blade, then once the blade is deep enough into the pipe, switch out to a smaller tooth blade.

    • @ElectricianU
      @ElectricianU  4 года назад +6

      That's an old guy trick for saving crappy blades back before carbide was a thing. That's not what Diablo or Milwaukee recommend. They both make specific blades for specific thicknesses of material, with the full intent of completing the cut without having to switch out blades. This may be true when using cheap bi-metal blades that are not designed for cutting through thick drain pipe, as a tactic to get your cheap blades to last longer, but dude these Carbide blades these days don't need to be treated so gently. They're built for the abuse. Now still, always keep in mind that heat and vibration destroys blades/bits so when you're not getting through a material, definitely back off and let it cool back down before continuing. But the entire purpose of Carbide and Cermet blades is to handle cutting quickly through extremely tough/thick materials in one shot.

    • @elc2k385
      @elc2k385 4 года назад +1

      @@ElectricianU thanks for the tips

  • @andrewthomas5374
    @andrewthomas5374 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for all the great videos, its helping me a ton! 32 year old apprentice and I'm loving it.

  • @mindovermatter3988
    @mindovermatter3988 3 года назад +6

    I was the guy who used to buy $50 boots from Walmart and think that yeah they were good. I bought my first pair Red Wing boots for $280 with an electrical safe rating. They are steel toe and a bit heavy but they saved my foot from being crushed from a hydraulic cart that carries concrete block. Invest in protection for yourself. I can guarantee you my $50 pair of Dickie boots would not have saved my foot. I'm at least able to walk now, my foot was crushed very badly but I believe without those boots I had on I would have lost my foot. Take this very seriously

  • @ricker76er
    @ricker76er 4 года назад +3

    My dad always told me to never skimp on boots. As many have already expressed, you are in them all day. I put comfort above all else in my footwear, whether that’s work boots, sneakers, or dress shoes. My ex wife hated looking for shoes with me because I would take forever to find something that met my comfort standards and, in her words, I would never pick anything “cute.”

  • @captainhowdy3104
    @captainhowdy3104 4 года назад +2

    The timpro composite, weather proof membrane, anti fatigue. If you are around alot of moisture and electricity.....that's the one, zero metal parts...even the lace eyelets. 3 years in a row wearing em..even tho they still solid, I need new for the rating for site whenever below par. They impressed me...not sure what the non conductive toe material made from but it test out on industrial ap.

    • @dr.chalmers7923
      @dr.chalmers7923 3 месяца назад

      I have the Rocky’s composite toe, I had them framing for a year and as an JIW apprentice for a year.
      The laces are falling apart but the boot is still good

  • @stevehitchcock7617
    @stevehitchcock7617 Год назад

    Always such great quality videos. I have been a electrician for 3 years and your videos have been very helpful. Thank you

  • @adampembrooksr6863
    @adampembrooksr6863 3 года назад +2

    Bro, you're awesome! You made a boot video informative and fun to watch.

  • @moshkid1627
    @moshkid1627 4 года назад +3

    Good video on boots. I’m in the market for a pair right now. Was thinking about the redwing king toe, but I’ll take a peak at ariats now.
    Side note, your electrical videos helped me finish my basement earlier this year, so for that I thank you!

    • @aaronmcclain1279
      @aaronmcclain1279 4 года назад

      I own a pair on Ariat rebar 6 " lace up . There light weight . I work in machine shop great boot or shoe . Wear slip resistant. They do make your feet sweat . I have been wearing same pair 2 years . Love them .

  • @jimm6339
    @jimm6339 4 года назад +1

    Based upon your video title , i was hoping to show me that all other things being equal. Which toe material is best. Luckily i lasted to the end to find that you will cover that in another video !

  • @engdominicnyaboga8684
    @engdominicnyaboga8684 4 года назад +9

    Watching from Kenya Africa 3:16am morning

  • @watchyourtonex6989
    @watchyourtonex6989 3 года назад +3

    I stear clear of steet toe, I would rather my toes crushed then cut off. I've seen someone lose toes because of it and if you lose your big toe you have to learn to walk again

  • @RonyTomo420
    @RonyTomo420 4 года назад +2

    damn dustin the editing in the video is awesome

  • @ethanvanzee964
    @ethanvanzee964 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for cutting up boots for us, good video. I personally have never noticed a weight difference between steel and composite toe boots. One thing I have noticed, my last 4 pairs of work boots, 2 were steel toe and 2 were composite toe. My feet stayed warmer in both steel toe pairs. All were non insulated leather work boots. In theory it does make sense that the steel toe would be colder. From my experience though that may not always be the case. I tend to lean towards steel toe now because their is no risk for cracking and the steel toes tend to be a little less bulky since they are thinner as you mentioned in the video.

  • @Addahandlename1
    @Addahandlename1 4 года назад +2

    Dude the lil memes u put in are rad

  • @zafarsyed6437
    @zafarsyed6437 3 года назад +1

    So, you've been testing new editing teams?

  • @Darkstar_456
    @Darkstar_456 2 года назад

    I can’t find the video where you talk features and specs you look for when buying safety boots. Is it still in the plans?

  • @monkeyfoot5377
    @monkeyfoot5377 3 года назад

    🤣🤣 bruh the swinging your legs around part had me dying I felt that 🤣🤣

  • @alexandertudon3675
    @alexandertudon3675 2 года назад

    Are lace ups better then pull on? Are they lighter?

  • @gilrodriguez2282
    @gilrodriguez2282 Год назад +1

    Drop the effects. Could barely get through this.

  • @johnstancliff7328
    @johnstancliff7328 4 года назад +1

    Dustin, you need to do a video on "Shared Neutral" and the pros and cons of it. I was watching a video about it and think you should talk about it too! (14-3, 12-3 Dual circuits, seperate breakers)

  • @lukesnyder3293
    @lukesnyder3293 3 года назад +1

    This dude got high and said “what can I do with my editing tools” 😂😂

  • @steve-o6413
    @steve-o6413 4 года назад +1

    Back when I started Red Wings Boots were the brand to buy. I still get a kick out of using brand names like Saws-all blades when its actual name is reciprocating saw blade...

  • @athome6270
    @athome6270 3 года назад

    Hey man where’d you get your safety glasses?

  • @MGPackers
    @MGPackers 2 года назад

    Can anyone recommend a good brand of boots for field engineering work? I am currently wearing Carhartt steel-toe boots. The boots are great but super heavy. Thanks!

  • @edwardmenice8604
    @edwardmenice8604 4 года назад +1

    Should you not want steel toe as an electrician because of conductivity?

    • @Jason_Van_Stone
      @Jason_Van_Stone 4 года назад

      As long as it's not exposed. I'm in the Industrial/commercial trade in California, and it's required.

    • @NoahPARK82
      @NoahPARK82 3 года назад

      how about welding?

  • @stopatredlights
    @stopatredlights 4 года назад +4

    I AINT GOTS FEETS so what should I wear on my nubs on ladder? None these boots will stay on me

  • @bigdanny9721
    @bigdanny9721 4 года назад

    Happy new year to all electricians!!!

  • @mattrob15
    @mattrob15 4 года назад

    ElectricianU can you please do a quick video on power packs for occupancy sensors?

  • @andrewthomas5374
    @andrewthomas5374 4 года назад

    Great point about buying tools, I bought a HF pair of Linemans and my boss gave me a pair of Kleins, totally understand now.

  • @garbo8962
    @garbo8962 3 года назад

    Worked at a large company where all the sparkies complained about hazardous steel toe work boots due to they often got wet. If you were stuck working 10 to 16 hours in hot cooking room mostly standing on hot steel cat walks when you took your socks off skin looked sunburned. Talked them in to purchading electrical rated composite tip work boots. The holes for shoe laces did not contain any metal like a lot of other boots. Best thing in most states if your company insist that you wear steel oe composite tip work boots they must pay for them. First company that I worked for only purchased bump caps that looked like a hard hat but probably a third of the price. Anyway mine split at seam and they wanted me to pay for it. Gave them the phone # of largest law in our area that sued for everything under the sun. Next day they gave me a replacement bump cap. Complained to union and they made cheap shakes purchase approved hard hats for entite maitenance department.

  • @amelsogorovic3075
    @amelsogorovic3075 3 года назад

    Second on the steel toe. My composite toe Georgia boots failed after a 180lb piece of square tube fell on them. My big toe is not happy.

  • @calebelectric1
    @calebelectric1 4 года назад

    Hi are you tried the Wolverine boots of carbon? I love this boots

  • @sheran6819
    @sheran6819 Год назад

    🤣Fun learning. Thank you much.

  • @firsttaylor4607
    @firsttaylor4607 4 года назад

    Is that Milwaukee tool box worth it ?
    I like em I just can’t justify the price

  • @jonathandjing1065
    @jonathandjing1065 2 года назад

    I found this brand from Italy called FTG , they have some wonderful composite toe caps boots

  • @wjerame
    @wjerame 4 года назад +1

    You kind of want it to shatter and not bend, if it bends you lose your toes, I worked in a tooling shop where steel toes were banned due to crushed toes being better than no toes haha

    • @MatroixRocksXD
      @MatroixRocksXD 4 года назад +1

      The bend is intentional, it’s easier to reattach a clean cut than a mangled cut

  • @andygalindo8978
    @andygalindo8978 3 года назад

    Where can one find ariad boots?

  • @timlabarr6131
    @timlabarr6131 4 года назад +8

    I have to agree with terkman98... other then that it was a good education video as always

  • @joeshearer1247
    @joeshearer1247 4 года назад +6

    Have you ever heard of horror stories about the metal toe plate cutting off toes or causing more damage?

  • @Mr.DanielMiyagi
    @Mr.DanielMiyagi 2 года назад

    No wonder I had some pieces digging into my right toes. Composite toe broke over the past year. 😢

  • @epicjosh0
    @epicjosh0 4 года назад +1

    Former workboot salesman. Fantastic video. Ariat really is the best around when it comes to safety and comfort. The real big difference between the types of toes is the weight, thermal, and safety. The weight difference isn’t much, but at the end of a 12+ hour day, the 1-2 ounce difference from steel to carbon is definitely noticeable. As far as thermal, yes the steel will definitely heat and cool a lost whereas carbon and composite do not. And really the most important is the safety. Yes steel can be electrical hazard rated, but if you wear down the leather to the steel, you are now a walking lightning rod. Also the composites are designed to take an impact and dissipate the blow across the entire toe and do a controlled shatter. Like how a windshield works. That way after impact you can remove your foot from the boot. With steel, if something heavy enough falls on your foot, you’re foot can get trapped in the boot, or get your toes chopped of by the steel toe.
    You do get some more room in a steel toe because the steel is thinner. But that’s mostly mitigated by the fact that most good boot companies make the toe room on a composite or carbon toe bigger to compensate

  • @tedundercarriage8183
    @tedundercarriage8183 4 года назад +15

    stop with the editsss!!! PLEASE

  • @tallr264
    @tallr264 4 года назад

    Hey, what about black widow? That very expensive and nice... my grandpa have one for work wherehouse

  • @MrEpsilonZero
    @MrEpsilonZero 11 месяцев назад

    Steel toe won`t crack but will bend and trap your toes... Hmm. Hopefully I won`t need to find out. It is the thermal aspect that is annoying.

  • @timskiff9422
    @timskiff9422 4 года назад

    I would thought you would have said something about non conductive soles and high viltage?

    • @ElectricianU
      @ElectricianU  4 года назад +2

      This video was safety toe only, not entire boot - I'll get into that as well as EH, PR, SD, CD, and MT type boots, nylon vs leather, and all that goodness. This was just comparing toe materials

  • @daves1474
    @daves1474 4 года назад +8

    love the new switch ups with transitions... but i find that you have too many of those glitch effects... annoyed by that... 😅😅 other than that... great info on the boots... thats why i like ur channel

  • @Sc650rider
    @Sc650rider Год назад

    In my opinion you over edited this one, please calm down on that front. Overall great video and info thanks for taking the time to put this together 🙏🏻

  • @bloodsongsToolreviews
    @bloodsongsToolreviews 4 года назад

    What happened to the x wizardry spoken here " go?

  • @ramirorosiles7448
    @ramirorosiles7448 4 года назад +1

    Greeeeeaaaat video

  • @laysstandard
    @laysstandard 4 года назад

    jumping on that rose anvil bandwagon, glorious!

  • @brandonfranklin1410
    @brandonfranklin1410 4 года назад +1

    Dustin got a new video editing program lol

    • @juanlara4127
      @juanlara4127 4 года назад

      Yeah and it probably wasn’t free either
      Cough* cough* DAVINCI RESOLVE is free and works great! Thanks for the videos hope I could help with my aforementioned suggestion of the editing software^ you helped me decide my career path and also I don’t like your intro it’s too long on a side note the “here’s Jonny” bit was awesome! In all honesty it didn’t need to be so long that we saw the woman scream thank you again

  • @mrsmiley631
    @mrsmiley631 4 года назад

    If something very heavy lands on your steel toed boot it could amputate your toes.

    • @patrickthenomad
      @patrickthenomad 4 года назад +2

      If it's heavy enough to crush the steel, your toes would be amputated anyway.

    • @mrsmiley631
      @mrsmiley631 4 года назад

      @@patrickthenomad Dustin should do a crush test on those boots. See what king of force is needed.

  • @timskiff9422
    @timskiff9422 4 года назад +2

    Wolverine durashoks fer ever

  • @InzaneMcNazty
    @InzaneMcNazty 2 года назад

    Red wings nano toe is much thinner that

  • @AustraliaScenary
    @AustraliaScenary 4 года назад +1

    Good video

  • @jaimeduncan6167
    @jaimeduncan6167 2 месяца назад

    Peopel is so fragile today, Steel boots are not that heavy, I use them, I am not particulary strong, young abd by far not a gym bro.

  • @sylvesterstewart868
    @sylvesterstewart868 3 года назад

    "Let me show you somthin"--Fire Marshal Bill.

  • @paln2893
    @paln2893 4 года назад +1

    Anyone use westernboots?

    • @251Trioxin
      @251Trioxin 3 года назад

      Yes… Ariat composite toe workhog … the heels slip a bit but that’s too be expected

  • @matthewr209
    @matthewr209 4 года назад +4

    I wear a pair of thorogoods every day, steel toe, all leather. My feet never feel sore or fatigued.

    • @zacbass1636
      @zacbass1636 3 года назад

      Thorogood all day everyday! I've tried many other brands and end up returning, lesson learned, I can only wear the goods!

    • @hectorrodriguez8486
      @hectorrodriguez8486 3 года назад

      Thorogoods are the best boots I’ve ever had

  • @whippy9235
    @whippy9235 4 года назад

    Tbh I don’t think there that heavy I wear about 10 pounds of stuff in my normal day so I’ve probably just gotten use to it

  • @InzaneMcNazty
    @InzaneMcNazty 2 года назад

    The difference in weight from steel toe to non metallic toe is next to nothing. I work at a safety toe boot store and we cut the toes out of old boots just so we could show people the difference. Cuz every one thinks a steel toe is made of lead lol

  • @appreciatizer5911
    @appreciatizer5911 2 года назад

    I'm sure you know the old saying. Don't cheap out on ur boots or ur bed. If you aren't in one you're in the other.

  • @bn3764
    @bn3764 4 года назад

    I got thorogoods boots and they are pretty good

  • @bloodsongsToolreviews
    @bloodsongsToolreviews 4 года назад

    Craftsman drills are 124 dollars Habit freight ha s the 40 dollar boot

  • @benjamintoms-lucy9339
    @benjamintoms-lucy9339 4 года назад +7

    The editing on this bad

  • @notsure7874
    @notsure7874 3 года назад

    Steel and carbon fiber both conduct electricity.

  • @benperez8424
    @benperez8424 Год назад

    Composite toe is good but theyre too big

  • @jdman561
    @jdman561 4 года назад

    Really not going to get a better result from the carbon fibre toe than you can from a fibreglass toe. Don’t cheap out on boats either. Your feet are life.

  • @benmichaux1707
    @benmichaux1707 3 года назад

    POV: the first video above this didn't help you so you're here.

  • @sanozatsho
    @sanozatsho 3 года назад

    Enjoyed the content but way way too much production in this video

  • @watermelonhead6525
    @watermelonhead6525 3 года назад

    Please lower the number of edits...

  • @MrYummynomnoms
    @MrYummynomnoms 4 года назад +2

    If your a young electrical apprentice like me. I highly recommend you go for the cheaper steel toe boot options. You will be doing grunt work, so damage some trash boots and not some expensive ones. I recommend Caterpillar in the $50-80 range they've held up really well for my first 2 years in the trade. If you start in or do residential work get easy to slip off ones because no one wants you to walk through their house in boots. IF YOU ARE WORKING LIVE(which i don't recommend)WEAR YOUR BOOTS REGARDLESS and maybe get boot covers as another option.

    • @heightskings6693
      @heightskings6693 4 года назад +2

      Mmmmm not to sure about that ... MAYBE for residential . When I started Industrial 3 years ago I had Walmart steel toes and then timberland anti fatigue ... and they both sucked for under $100... 2nd year I wore wolverine I-90 durashock composite toe and they were super comfy and light but I ride a motorcycle so riding everywhere tore up the cheap leather . But for work , SOLID.... now 2020 being my 3rd year I got thorogoods for $220 and my feet and pains are gone .. yes they are pricy but even when I’m not busting ass all day they hold their own while using a broom or organizing material .... your feet are tools apprentice or not , put money into them so they last forever .

  • @yunosub1234
    @yunosub1234 4 года назад +1

    Hell yea bubba

  • @jasonsantana9244
    @jasonsantana9244 4 года назад

    What about Tim’s

    • @juanlara4127
      @juanlara4127 4 года назад

      Idk what the fuck you are talking about! I know about timberland boots aka “TIMB’S” sorry not personal I hate when people say Tim’s I can get over it though have a nice day

    • @jasonsantana9244
      @jasonsantana9244 4 года назад

      @@juanlara4127 you pressed bro I’m 17 ma niggab 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jasonsantana9244
      @jasonsantana9244 4 года назад +1

      @@juanlara4127 I wear Tim’s they go great with the drip

    • @juanlara4127
      @juanlara4127 4 года назад

      @@jasonsantana9244 yeah I was buggin lol good shit bro learn that trade!

  • @ERnexgomez
    @ERnexgomez 3 года назад

    Just get to the point , your not making the video any better by adding little effects

  • @declanfarber
    @declanfarber 4 года назад

    I like to kick! I like to kick stuff to the curb. Maybe you could kick, too, if you spent more of this vid telling peeps what would be more comfortable to wear all freakin’ day long.

  • @woodlandburl6648
    @woodlandburl6648 4 года назад

    Wondering if someone were to tie your hands. Would you be able to talk?

  • @timothywhieldon1971
    @timothywhieldon1971 3 года назад

    metal conducts cold really well???? WHAT. you might want to go back to 3rd grade science class lol

  • @ScarecrowMagic
    @ScarecrowMagic 4 года назад +2

    How drunk were you when you added all the weird editing and emojis haha
    Edit: you're getting weirder, and not in a good way. Is it April fool's day already?

    • @juanlara4127
      @juanlara4127 4 года назад

      I agree hope he simply doesn’t take this the wrong way I know we want him to do good I think he needs to watch some great RUclips videos and take tips from them

  • @nilomyki
    @nilomyki 8 месяцев назад

    The comedic edits were unnecessary.

  • @ike8962
    @ike8962 4 года назад

    Nah man. You need real boots. Get you some ariats steel toe

  • @robertgreen9150
    @robertgreen9150 3 года назад

    Yada yada...good luck in condensing your videos...

  • @clc-gl4jn
    @clc-gl4jn 3 года назад

    Your interruptions in the vid were unbearable and will get a thumbs down from me for it

  • @therapinape9757
    @therapinape9757 4 года назад +3

    I don’t wear safety toe boots even when they are required. I wear them in the morning then take them off when I get in the building 😂😂😂😂 safety toes are a fuckin joke lol

    • @matthewr209
      @matthewr209 4 года назад +1

      Why would you even bother putting them on in the first place if you’re just gonna take them off?

    • @therapinape9757
      @therapinape9757 4 года назад +2

      @@matthewr209 cause they check at the door duh

    • @glenjamindle
      @glenjamindle 4 года назад +1

      Same. I refuse to wear them.

  • @XAlucardmoonX
    @XAlucardmoonX 3 года назад

    11:24 I gave you a thumbs down and didn't subscribe

  • @xYouveBeenShotx
    @xYouveBeenShotx 2 года назад

    Fire your editor, your good content is lost!

  • @oglapras
    @oglapras 2 года назад

    So much unnecessary edits

  • @brianmonroe488
    @brianmonroe488 Год назад

    I can’t watch this crap. The freezing and replaying is annoying.

  • @Murphsmurf40
    @Murphsmurf40 3 года назад

    Quit with the editing bruh it’s annoying

  • @mcsjsanders
    @mcsjsanders 2 года назад

    This is the worst. Whats with all the ridiculous video effects? This much flim flam just looks cheap.