The cadet was the first pair of shoes I got from Thursday and they are still among my favorite. The cadets also have a thinner sole and shorter heel. They’re not as comfortable as the captains because the shock absorption isn’t as good. I’m 99% sure the leather is thinner on the cadets as well.
So the Cadet boot is actually a Blake Stich construction where the President & Captain are goodyear welted. I have a cadet & a captain. The rubber outsole on the Cadet is significantly thinner than on the Captain (especially on the toplift).
Hi, thanks for watching and leaving a comment!! Really?? Because on the website it says that the cadet is also good year welted, at least for the tobacco color. I wonder if other colors are differently stitched 🤔
The cadet is Goodyear welted. I have two pairs of cadets and they’re both GYW. The cadets definitely have a thinner sole than the captains for sure. And I think it also has thinner upper leather but that’s not a guarantee
I recently bought a pair of cadets and with just a single day of use the tip of the midsole has started to separate, would like to know if you are facing a similar issue on your pair, how is it holding up?
Nice work! I have two pair of Cadets for work and they are awesome. I’m looking for a tougher pair to wear on bad weather days. Logical would be the cadet rough and tough but I’m thinking that stormking outsole on the captain is the way to go for what I’m using them for, especially on slushy days. I have a pair of Iron Rangers I could use but they are hard to dress up and I’m in a business casual environment. The visual of them on really helped me! Thanks
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Yes the cadets are so nice and versatile, i really like them. Sounds like the captains with storm king outsole do sound like they would be good for the things you want to do. I’m glad this video helped you. Sometimes it’s hard to see what the boots really look like only relying on photos, that’s why I wanted to make this video to help people make a better decision. Be sure to subscribe and like, wools really appreciate it!
I would look into some Grant Stone boots. They are the next step in the line of higher GYWED boots. They are usually $100-180's more but they are def an upgrade. They are better than Alden in terms of quality and style but at half the price. They are very similar to Alden because the owner's father and grandfather worked for Alden as shoe salesman so many of their boots looks similar to the Alden's like the Ottawa's from GS looks like the Tanker's of the Alden line. I would love to see a review on GS boots!
Hi how's ur racer jacket been holding up for u? I ordered Anejo racer jacket and wore it for about 1 week and the finish, dye, paint or whatever it is on the surface of the leather is peeling and comimg off already.
Hey, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. I just saw you video update on your racer jacket and was thinking “that guy in the comment has the same problem” and was about to link you that video to only realize it was you who made the video 😅 I’m so sorry to hear about your racer jacket 😢 my racer jacket is holding up find after 1.5 years of wearing it. I’m wondering maybe it’s because of the color you got and the dyeing process it goes through. The matte black racer jacket is a rugged and resilience leather that they use, so maybe it a a different dye process? Maybe you can ask to switch to a different color. But over all I love my racer jacket, I’m so sad to hear you didn’t have a good experience with Thursday, since I know they make good products. Keep us updated on what Thursday does for you. Sorry for the long comment but Hope this helps haha😊
@@MichaelHsu95 Thank you so much for the reply! Yes it was me doing the video too. This Anejo color is one of the newest they recently added, so maybe they do different process? Thursday told me that it is "not typical" and "not therr standard", so they are admitting the low quality (it came with the quality guarantee card, tho). It was my first time buying any of their products, and it did not go the way I was expecting, so I asked for return & refund instead of exchange. Glad yours is holding up pretty good! I watched your video too beforeing buying the jacket. I hope mine was just one rare occasion where the product lacks quality, and that this is not what Thursday wants to be known for. They have been very sincere and seem to be taking me and my experience seriously, which I appreciate a lot.
I’m wondering if there is a difference in width between the president and the captain. Or if the president breaks in a little more width wise due to its lack of a cap toe
I'd warn that eyelets do wear with time, the color does peel off back to the shiny metal. Also, you don't need "speed hook", if you tie knots on the ends it's much faster and easier to take on and off.
I am a very big fan of the company and I have the Matt black captains myself and have gotten lots of complements on them. What I don’t get is why ppl say these are hiking shoes? They are not comfortable for long distance walking let alone hiking, and I have added cushioning to the heel myself. I have long distanced walk once and got three blisters! Do not buy these to go hiking lol
Why do you keep saying "hiking" so much? This worries me. Please don't do any hiking in Thursday boots! They are very nice boots, but they are city boots, not hiking boots! Only type of hiking they are designed to do - is to hike from subway station to the nearest Starbucks😁
Why not? I've hiked in my thursday legends for a year now and they've never let me down. Not all their boots should be hiked in, but if it has that lug sole i see no reason not to.
I suspect we have a VERY different definition of hiking) I would not wear a Chelsea boot to a picnic where I leave, hiking is just unimaginable. I think they may survive it, but it won't be a pleasant experience neither for me, nor for boots.
@@Orangatangerine C'mon man, 50 hrs is a 5 day trip. For proper hiking boots it's not even a break in period, and you are bragging that your captains are holding together)) They "fashion boots", first and foremost. You would not use a Thursday motorcycle jacket to really ride a motorcycle, neither should you use their boots for heavy duty stuff. As you would never use Allen Edmond's brogues to really walk in a swamp.
@@OKOK-hm2is Comparing Allen Edmonds Dress oxfords for a swamp, and Thursday boots to a hike is non comparable. You can wear Thursday boots to an Appalachian trail and itll be perfectly fine! the Allen Edmonds in a swamp on the other hand... you get my point. Theyre boots, treat them as such.
On behalf of all Europeans I am sitting here thinking "wtf" when I hear Americans say that you can wear a smart casual boot to "go hiking". I think you must just mean... walking on the streets. :D
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment, I’m so glad you liked my video! I made another cadet review you can find here: ruclips.net/video/bDJIaogD5kk/видео.htmlsi=wM-mami3uMRwO1zs Hope this was helpful, be sure to subscribe 🙌
I got captain and cadet. I like the cadet more but i didn't buy another pair of cadet. The problem is that their cadet boots had a very narrow toe box. They also don't offer E width. So i stick with the captains.
Really great quality boots? Thursday is no better or worse than boots from Kohl's and JCPenney. Thursday are right on par with Skechers, Rockport, Dr. Scholl's, and Lugz. Questionable quality leather uppers. Foam and cardboard footbed. Soles which are facsimiles of Vibram & Dainite. A resole would cost more than the price of the boot.
Get a hold of yourself. Yes they aren't redwings/thorogood /wolverines but they are 100% higher quality than any of the boots you listed . You either have never worn a pair or you are a hipster vintage work wear snob 🤷 . The 2 boots I alternate for daily wear are redwing blacksmiths and Thursday heros . Yes they are 2 very different boots construction wise but i like each for different reasons....but I'm not a heritage boot elitist..and I've had my blacksmiths resoled last year and it cost me barely over 100 $ so yes it is worth it to resole a 200$ pair of boots , just saved half the price of new boots 🤷
Nice Video! I have the RR Captain and the Cadet. Love them both equally. I plan to purchase the President next.
The cadet was the first pair of shoes I got from Thursday and they are still among my favorite.
The cadets also have a thinner sole and shorter heel. They’re not as comfortable as the captains because the shock absorption isn’t as good. I’m 99% sure the leather is thinner on the cadets as well.
How's sizing on the president? Did you go half a size down or true.to size?
So the Cadet boot is actually a Blake Stich construction where the President & Captain are goodyear welted. I have a cadet & a captain. The rubber outsole on the Cadet is significantly thinner than on the Captain (especially on the toplift).
Hi, thanks for watching and leaving a comment!! Really?? Because on the website it says that the cadet is also good year welted, at least for the tobacco color. I wonder if other colors are differently stitched 🤔
The cadet is Goodyear welted. I have two pairs of cadets and they’re both GYW.
The cadets definitely have a thinner sole than the captains for sure. And I think it also has thinner upper leather but that’s not a guarantee
So the cadet is a "bad boot" for long walks?
I recently bought a pair of cadets and with just a single day of use the tip of the midsole has started to separate, would like to know if you are facing a similar issue on your pair, how is it holding up?
Nice work! I have two pair of Cadets for work and they are awesome. I’m looking for a tougher pair to wear on bad weather days. Logical would be the cadet rough and tough but I’m thinking that stormking outsole on the captain is the way to go for what I’m using them for, especially on slushy days. I have a pair of Iron Rangers I could use but they are hard to dress up and I’m in a business casual environment. The visual of them on really helped me! Thanks
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. Yes the cadets are so nice and versatile, i really like them. Sounds like the captains with storm king outsole do sound like they would be good for the things you want to do. I’m glad this video helped you. Sometimes it’s hard to see what the boots really look like only relying on photos, that’s why I wanted to make this video to help people make a better decision. Be sure to subscribe and like, wools really appreciate it!
Wouldn't the hero or Explorer be best Thursday Options for rainy/snowy weather?
@@tonydillinger2553 I guess the best within the boots that I reviewed 😆
Ive been thinking about a pair
I would look into some Grant Stone boots. They are the next step in the line of higher GYWED boots. They are usually $100-180's more but they are def an upgrade. They are better than Alden in terms of quality and style but at half the price. They are very similar to Alden because the owner's father and grandfather worked for Alden as shoe salesman so many of their boots looks similar to the Alden's like the Ottawa's from GS looks like the Tanker's of the Alden line. I would love to see a review on GS boots!
They're awfully expensive for boots made in China.
I own a few pair and I would say they’re a great value for the money. Shockingly well made at that price point.
I’m stuck between the Captains, Presidents and Hero’s
@@Bastikovski99 why not get all 3? 🤣 I like the presidents the most!
@ Yeah, I wish I could try them on.
Hi how's ur racer jacket been holding up for u?
I ordered Anejo racer jacket and wore it for about 1 week and the finish, dye, paint or whatever it is on the surface of the leather is peeling and comimg off already.
Hey, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. I just saw you video update on your racer jacket and was thinking “that guy in the comment has the same problem” and was about to link you that video to only realize it was you who made the video 😅 I’m so sorry to hear about your racer jacket 😢 my racer jacket is holding up find after 1.5 years of wearing it. I’m wondering maybe it’s because of the color you got and the dyeing process it goes through. The matte black racer jacket is a rugged and resilience leather that they use, so maybe it a a different dye process? Maybe you can ask to switch to a different color. But over all I love my racer jacket, I’m so sad to hear you didn’t have a good experience with Thursday, since I know they make good products. Keep us updated on what Thursday does for you. Sorry for the long comment but Hope this helps haha😊
@@MichaelHsu95 Thank you so much for the reply! Yes it was me doing the video too.
This Anejo color is one of the newest they recently added, so maybe they do different process? Thursday told me that it is "not typical" and "not therr standard", so they are admitting the low quality (it came with the quality guarantee card, tho). It was my first time buying any of their products, and it did not go the way I was expecting, so I asked for return & refund instead of exchange.
Glad yours is holding up pretty good! I watched your video too beforeing buying the jacket. I hope mine was just one rare occasion where the product lacks quality, and that this is not what Thursday wants to be known for. They have been very sincere and seem to be taking me and my experience seriously, which I appreciate a lot.
Which tobacco boot do you like the best? 🤔
Hi What’s the difference between Tobacco and Tobacco Full grain? Both look same to me. Appreciate your input. Thank you.
Website says the cadets have a blake stitched sole. Did they change them? Which is better?
I’m wondering if there is a difference in width between the president and the captain. Or if the president breaks in a little more width wise due to its lack of a cap toe
I'd warn that eyelets do wear with time, the color does peel off back to the shiny metal. Also, you don't need "speed hook", if you tie knots on the ends it's much faster and easier to take on and off.
Captain in Tobacco is only available on their Stormking Lug Solemodels.
But you can get the President in Tobacco with the normal sole so I am thinking of getting the President in Tobacco.
I am a very big fan of the company and I have the Matt black captains myself and have gotten lots of complements on them. What I don’t get is why ppl say these are hiking shoes? They are not comfortable for long distance walking let alone hiking, and I have added cushioning to the heel myself. I have long distanced walk once and got three blisters! Do not buy these to go hiking lol
Is Tobacco kind of the baseline color? Lol I kept gravitating towards them in every model
@@thecoloradokid85 lol I do as well!! I guess it’s just a personal preference
Why do you keep saying "hiking" so much? This worries me. Please don't do any hiking in Thursday boots! They are very nice boots, but they are city boots, not hiking boots! Only type of hiking they are designed to do - is to hike from subway station to the nearest Starbucks😁
Dude I've worn my presidents in the forest for 50 hrs+ and they are holding up fine. They're boots treat em like boots :)
Why not? I've hiked in my thursday legends for a year now and they've never let me down. Not all their boots should be hiked in, but if it has that lug sole i see no reason not to.
I suspect we have a VERY different definition of hiking)
I would not wear a Chelsea boot to a picnic where I leave, hiking is just unimaginable.
I think they may survive it, but it won't be a pleasant experience neither for me, nor for boots.
@@Orangatangerine C'mon man, 50 hrs is a 5 day trip. For proper hiking boots it's not even a break in period, and you are bragging that your captains are holding together))
They "fashion boots", first and foremost. You would not use a Thursday motorcycle jacket to really ride a motorcycle, neither should you use their boots for heavy duty stuff. As you would never use Allen Edmond's brogues to really walk in a swamp.
@@OKOK-hm2is Comparing Allen Edmonds Dress oxfords for a swamp, and Thursday boots to a hike is non comparable. You can wear Thursday boots to an Appalachian trail and itll be perfectly fine! the Allen Edmonds in a swamp on the other hand... you get my point. Theyre boots, treat them as such.
On behalf of all Europeans I am sitting here thinking "wtf" when I hear Americans say that you can wear a smart casual boot to "go hiking". I think you must just mean... walking on the streets. :D
The newly rubber soled,storm king tobacco is the best
I have these exact same presidents and I would NOT hike in them. You will tear your feet up trying to hike in these
Excellent video, the first good review of the cadet I’ve seen so far. Good comparison.
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment, I’m so glad you liked my video! I made another cadet review you can find here: ruclips.net/video/bDJIaogD5kk/видео.htmlsi=wM-mami3uMRwO1zs
Hope this was helpful, be sure to subscribe 🙌
I got captain and cadet. I like the cadet more but i didn't buy another pair of cadet. The problem is that their cadet boots had a very narrow toe box. They also don't offer E width. So i stick with the captains.
You're not showing the Captain, you're showing the Captain StormKing
Hiking? Did you mean 'Walking'???
You really mean sitting behind a reception desk or lobby counter.
Really great quality boots? Thursday is no better or worse than boots from Kohl's and JCPenney. Thursday are right on par with Skechers, Rockport, Dr. Scholl's, and Lugz. Questionable quality leather uppers. Foam and cardboard footbed. Soles which are facsimiles of Vibram & Dainite. A resole would cost more than the price of the boot.
Get a hold of yourself. Yes they aren't redwings/thorogood /wolverines but they are 100% higher quality than any of the boots you listed . You either have never worn a pair or you are a hipster vintage work wear snob 🤷 . The 2 boots I alternate for daily wear are redwing blacksmiths and Thursday heros . Yes they are 2 very different boots construction wise but i like each for different reasons....but I'm not a heritage boot elitist..and I've had my blacksmiths resoled last year and it cost me barely over 100 $ so yes it is worth it to resole a 200$ pair of boots , just saved half the price of new boots 🤷
Would like them but there always negative comments
@@robertsparks7244 don’t let others stop you from getting what you want