My double H's have lasted me about 10 months of daily work and they're beat to hell, but still going strong. Only issue I've had was some of the stitching over the top of the foot come loose. Took it to a local boot repair guy and had it fixed in no time. I'll have to get them re-soled here soon, and hopefully get another year out of them. Great boots.
I work in a machine shop, on concrete, and I also do lots of ridiculous stuff outside of work. Transmission swaps, a French drain around my dad's house, etc. My double h's have lasted me 3 years of daily use. I always blow boots out in the ball of the foot, and I was concerned with the 2-piece upper, but I have been pleasantly surprised. The boot below the jeans line is quite literally black. Lots of kneeling with a bent foot, I've literally shoveled shit in them, and they are still comfortable and strong. The heel cap is FINALLY wearing off, and the anterior pinky knuckle of my foot is in danger of blowing through the leather in probably 6 or so months... for now, they are great. Love these boots.
I'm a girl and I found a double-h boot in a thrift store in the mens section and bought them it's a beautiful boot. I don't care if people talk about me wearing a man's boot they are beautiful. They were only 20 dollars and they look brand new.
Double H - USA Made (for the most part) some are made overseas. I’ve had these for over a year. Light hunting, light farm work, some property surveying, they’ve held up well. The soles maybe have a little more grip than a traditional cowboy sole. But, they’re not gonna wow you. It’s what you’d expect. Overall, I’m a big fan of the boot and would recommend.
I have double H boots, they have been my boot for 5 years, i buy the same pair every time. I have the Roper pair just not that style but with square safety toe and ice bottom. Great boot, but no matter if i am 205lbs or 285lbs they can be rough on the feet during break in. Like any boot ive worn, they could always be much more comfortable! They are light, and break in much sooner than other boots! I do industrial construction and very rarely do i have to switch out to old pair during break in. They do an amazing job with hugging your foot and keeping from slipping . Ive tried Ariat and rocky's for slip on. These double H are the best for durability and style! Just please cut down the price lol
I bought a pair last year. Very comfortable but completely came apart in a month. What made me mad is double H wouldn't do anything about it. Idk if I just got a bad boot. I did like the comfort while they lasted
My first pair of boots was double h’s they where rounded toes but they had the ice soul and same heel I’ve got to say they are more comfortable than any other shoe that I’ve worn.
If you work heavy construction or are a welder these are hands down the best boots,the only boot I have ever had that lasted longer than 2 years I'm a boilermaker by trade.
My Double H Ropers are phenominal. Im 1.5 years in and they are holding up excellent. I genuinely love wearing them, anywhere any time. So Comfortable, flexible and good looking.
I had a pair of double h's and they are the most comfortable and durable boots ever. The worst thing I did was buy a pair of Justin's to try something different. In sure I'll get another pair of these soon though since I live by the factory outlet I can go in and pick up a pair for $70
I'm looking for a new pair of Western boots. I currently have Ariat Ramblers. I was considering getting a pair of Justin's but now I'm reconsidering that and going with the Double H's. The Ramblers are my first pair of Western boots. I've always worn lace up upland bird Hunter boots.
I’m on my second pair of Double H Dylan’s (style DH1552), and they’re amazing. First pair lasted 4 years of every single day wear, and I’m well past two years on my second pair. Ice outsoles last FOREVER! Well worth the money!
Double H is the only boot I will ever buy again. DH5500 (same style as the video just with a safety toe) is what I had previously and it got a whole three years of everyday wear and tear. Other brands would blow out between 8-12 months. Very comfortable once broken in. If you are considering buying a pair, DO IT. You won’t be let down.
I have 3 pairs of double h boots. I love my boots. My only problem was sizing. It took me forever to find the right pair. I wear an 11.5. Order all of them in. 11.5. Plus my feet are narrow. The boots felt way to big. Had to return them. I had a guy tell me most western boots size down. Bought a pair in 11. After that, I fell in love with them. One thing I did do is add a slimmer soul with the one it came with for a tighter fit. They all feel amazing.
I have a pair of DH3560. I've had for 6 years and still going strong. went from a work boot to taking them to the boot shop to get cleaned up and use them as an everyday out and about boot.
I have a different kind of HH boots with the ICE soul and they’re amazing. I’ve had them for almost 3 years now and all I have to say is that they’ll forever be my favorite boot brand.🇺🇸
Wow! Great video. Not just a guy giving a review at a table. You put them on. Moved around in them. Showed fitment and flexibility. And showe led both colors. Very accurate description. I’ve owned a few pair of double H boots. Loggers in the past. I just picked up a pair of the Ropers at my local Rural King based on amazing comfort, fit, made in America and my others were great too. Not a bad price when compared to Justin’s and Ariats while a little cheaper, are made poorly and overseas. I’ll pay extra for the American.
Work In heavy duty diesel and boots have lasted me 3 years so far . I climb cranes and generators all day and they’ve lasted and broken in well . I switch between these and thorogoods but the double h just look soo good
Feeling good about my double H boots that I purchased two weeks ago looks good I like the added design on the stirrup guard over your foot it really makes the shoe look expensive and a lot of quality I’m 250 pounds and there are fitting me very well probably will get another pair as well for a dress
I manage a department for USA manufacturing of DH Boots. Here is a wow that not many people know.. A single DH boot from start to finish might have 70 to 100 employees touching the boot until it gets boxed . It goes through six Quality Control departments.
I can attest to the durability of the ICE sole Im 6'4" 350 lbs and with other work boots my heel would get worn down quick ive had my Double H 6 months now and i use them 7 days a week 12 hours a day for work, Im a waste water treatment operator and we do alot of walking and that heel has almost NO wear on it so yea its a durable boot clean them every week with a wet rag and coat them in mink oil too.
Get double h they crush ariat and Justin I've had a pair for 7 years !!! Still waterproof they just won't die and I've been tough on them I will never buy another brand again
You can’t pull out the insoles on the new ones they are making. I bought my first double h roper 4 years ago, and I did pull out the insoles on them, and they were the most comfortable boots I owned. I went and bought the pair last week, and now the finish inside is way different, I couldn’t pull the insoles because the finish and structure is different, even the insoles are thicker now. I even had to go a half a size down and had to go with a D, not EE. Still love the boots!!!
Just found this video. I have a pair of their mcdorman boots that are absolutely beautiful and extremely comfortable. I have had them now for about a year and they have broken in perfectly. I did get 1/2 size larger than I normally wear which seemed to be perfect. I just ordered a pair of the ropers last night so I'm very excited to get that. Do you find that they run big or small for you?
Not so impressed with my DH1552's After 13 months, both heel cups shattered. (plastic material) & the fabric, NOT LEATHER had worn through in heel area exposing the broken heel cup, & liner glue, released causing an inconvenience to put on. I called customer service to volunteer to send boots back for quality inspection & was turned away due to the warranty time was expired. I work in an office. I go up & down stairs. I don't understand how these broke down the way they did. It sucks that HH boots Red tape prevents a concerned consumer to send a failed product back to the manufacture for inspection so they may consider a manufacturing revision improve their product.
@@billlee794 i have bought 6 different ones in the last ten years and they were all consistently the same. Dwight was last pair and Marty before that….. Dwights i got 5 months ago and are just now breaking in after daily use.
you may find that a full sz less or as much as a size and a half less will be required ….key is with double h is to define what sz you require and going forward you will know because once i found my correct size i have found double h is laser accurate from boot style to boot style with sizing..
DH1592 I've had a pair of these for 11 years, worn every day from April-November. They have been resoled once and the heel pads were replaced every fall. These boots have had total maintenance costs close to the cost of the original price paid ($125 USD). The leather uppers won't wear out, so I just keep them polished and repaired. The polish cleans up any scuffing. How long will they last?
I’m looking to buy a pair of these, are they steel toe? I’m not always required to wear steel toe but it makes it easier to have than have not, thanks.
After 5 foot surgeries on my left foot, I need a really wide fit. No Double H retailer anywhere near me. I wear a 10 1/2 EE Justin wide toe and they fit great. Any idea on what size Double H wide toe I might need? Internet purchase is my only option.
Wait your voice is real familiar! Did you have an old channel with 1510 Corcorans??? I hope so man. I want to know your opinion on boots that will be put to the test and will truly last. looks like you work for a living but still have style. something you can work in, maybe run in, hike in.. dust em off and throw on a little conditioner and take your family over to have dinner at grandma and grandpas. Please let me know a few options!
TheBootGuy I have watched your videos for quite sometime and I have come to like you. I like you even more for this comment. Knowing that you help vets out. Thank you.
I got my double h boots from a thrift store and I showed my sister she said I wasted my money. I told her you don't know fashion lol. I'm female and I got the boots for 15 dollars. Yes it may be a man's boot but if you ask me you really can't tell mans from females boots. Who ever had these boots took good care of them. I love my investment in getting a great boot now I'm going to join country line dancing lol...
they're ok. the stacked leather heel breaks apart after a few months and the soles dont last very long. At least theyre true to size but id probably just stick with redwings if your working on top of concrete
Best cowboy or western boot for someone who is flat footed? I've looked at Justin's and double h. Currently I wear Carolinas laces but I wanna get a pair of pull ones, any ideas? I ain't really interested in the name however I am loyal to Carolinas and partial to Georgia/Justin's so any ideas?
I wore cowboy boots long before I ever wore USMC combat and later work boots. I have pics with me about age 3 wearing cowboy boots. lol I own both square and round toe, but tend to favor square toe better. They just feel more comfortable and stable. You could/can run in them too if you had to. A lot of people think Wild West 1800's cowboy boots were round pointed toe. That's not true at all and most "horseman" wore square toe. Watch Tombstone and see Kurt Russell's Dan Post square toe boots. Watch Kevin Costner is Wyatt Earp and see his square toe boots as well. A lot of people don't know this. I am surrounded by rural Amish and I'm a Wyatt Earp history buff and fan since childhood. ruclips.net/video/sOcwszVOgQE/видео.html Square toe.....the REAL cowboy boots!
that soul doesn't last a long time like he say's that's bullshit i have a pair of double h boots for 3 years and i have ice souls and they are already showing signs of falling apart at the seams of the boot the layers in the sole are coming apart
The heels don't last that long. And the insoles don't last that long. But other than that, the rest of the boot will probably last a life time. And the heel for that particular boot is an 1⅝". Not an 1¼" like you said.
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I'm a hog rancher. Justin's and ariats blow out early. I only get about 10 months solid. Double H boots I've gotten 4 years there amazing!
The Justin boots you had must've been the ones that are made in China. You have to get the American made Justins.
Wtf is a “hog rancher”
@@michaellesko7141 someone that tends to your mom on the ranch
My double H's have lasted me about 10 months of daily work and they're beat to hell, but still going strong. Only issue I've had was some of the stitching over the top of the foot come loose. Took it to a local boot repair guy and had it fixed in no time. I'll have to get them re-soled here soon, and hopefully get another year out of them. Great boots.
I have these boots. Best work boots I've ever purchased.
USA ! Boot guy every time you review USA made boots my heart swells with American pride ! Keep up the good work !
I work in a machine shop, on concrete, and I also do lots of ridiculous stuff outside of work. Transmission swaps, a French drain around my dad's house, etc. My double h's have lasted me 3 years of daily use. I always blow boots out in the ball of the foot, and I was concerned with the 2-piece upper, but I have been pleasantly surprised. The boot below the jeans line is quite literally black. Lots of kneeling with a bent foot, I've literally shoveled shit in them, and they are still comfortable and strong. The heel cap is FINALLY wearing off, and the anterior pinky knuckle of my foot is in danger of blowing through the leather in probably 6 or so months... for now, they are great. Love these boots.
I'm a girl and I found a double-h boot in a thrift store in the mens section and bought them it's a beautiful boot. I don't care if people talk about me wearing a man's boot they are beautiful. They were only 20 dollars and they look brand new.
Double H - USA Made (for the most part) some are made overseas. I’ve had these for over a year. Light hunting, light farm work, some property surveying, they’ve held up well. The soles maybe have a little more grip than a traditional cowboy sole. But, they’re not gonna wow you. It’s what you’d expect. Overall, I’m a big fan of the boot and would recommend.
I have double H boots, they have been my boot for 5 years, i buy the same pair every time. I have the Roper pair just not that style but with square safety toe and ice bottom. Great boot, but no matter if i am 205lbs or 285lbs they can be rough on the feet during break in. Like any boot ive worn, they could always be much more comfortable! They are light, and break in much sooner than other boots! I do industrial construction and very rarely do i have to switch out to old pair during break in. They do an amazing job with hugging your foot and keeping from slipping . Ive tried Ariat and rocky's for slip on. These double H are the best for durability and style! Just please cut down the price lol
I bought a pair last year. Very comfortable but completely came apart in a month. What made me mad is double H wouldn't do anything about it. Idk if I just got a bad boot. I did like the comfort while they lasted
After I purchased my first pair I will never go with another brand ever again. They are the most comfortable pair of boots I have ever purchased.
My first pair of boots was double h’s they where rounded toes but they had the ice soul and same heel I’ve got to say they are more comfortable than any other shoe that I’ve worn.
If you work heavy construction or are a welder these are hands down the best boots,the only boot I have ever had that lasted longer than 2 years I'm a boilermaker by trade.
I own them, DH4400. Although mine have a more textured leather look (bison).
Comfortable and very well made.
My Double H Ropers are phenominal. Im 1.5 years in and they are holding up excellent. I genuinely love wearing them, anywhere any time. So Comfortable, flexible and good looking.
I have a different pair of HH boots, I love them.
I had a pair of double h's and they are the most comfortable and durable boots ever. The worst thing I did was buy a pair of Justin's to try something different. In sure I'll get another pair of these soon though since I live by the factory outlet I can go in and pick up a pair for $70
+Hunter Dryzal thanks for chiming in.
TheBootGuy can u make a vid on the black timberland pit boss steel toe boot thks
I normally wear Ariats but I tried Justin’s too and those things are so uncomfortable. I immediately went and bought Ariats again
I'm looking for a new pair of Western boots. I currently have Ariat Ramblers. I was considering getting a pair of Justin's but now I'm reconsidering that and going with the Double H's. The Ramblers are my first pair of Western boots. I've always worn lace up upland bird Hunter boots.
Blake get ariat or double h they are made to be comfortable Justin are just for looks not Comfort
I’m on my second pair of Double H Dylan’s (style DH1552), and they’re amazing. First pair lasted 4 years of every single day wear, and I’m well past two years on my second pair. Ice outsoles last FOREVER! Well worth the money!
Have the boot in buffalo steel toe...super comfortable And last!! and im 315lbs and have no insoles inside
Double H is the only boot I will ever buy again. DH5500 (same style as the video just with a safety toe) is what I had previously and it got a whole three years of everyday wear and tear. Other brands would blow out between 8-12 months. Very comfortable once broken in. If you are considering buying a pair, DO IT. You won’t be let down.
I have 3 pairs of double h boots. I love my boots. My only problem was sizing. It took me forever to find the right pair. I wear an 11.5. Order all of them in. 11.5. Plus my feet are narrow. The boots felt way to big. Had to return them. I had a guy tell me most western boots size down. Bought a pair in 11. After that, I fell in love with them. One thing I did do is add a slimmer soul with the one it came with for a tighter fit. They all feel amazing.
I have a pair of DH3560. I've had for 6 years and still going strong. went from a work boot to taking them to the boot shop to get cleaned up and use them as an everyday out and about boot.
Manuel Gonzalez do they run true to size? I bought a pair of ariats 10.5 found out i was a 10..
I have a different kind of HH boots with the ICE soul and they’re amazing. I’ve had them for almost 3 years now and all I have to say is that they’ll forever be my favorite boot brand.🇺🇸
I bet when they die their soul will go to boot heaven to…😜
I got 2 pairs of Double H boots off ebay... vintage.......so comfy and built very well!!!
Wow! Great video. Not just a guy giving a review at a table. You put them on. Moved around in them. Showed fitment and flexibility. And showe led both colors. Very accurate description. I’ve owned a few pair of double H boots. Loggers in the past. I just picked up a pair of the Ropers at my local Rural King based on amazing comfort, fit, made in America and my others were great too. Not a bad price when compared to Justin’s and Ariats while a little cheaper, are made poorly and overseas. I’ll pay extra for the American.
I like how you shouted out A/c workers lol I wear these boots when doing ac but have Durangos but I want these as my next pair
Work In heavy duty diesel and boots have lasted me 3 years so far . I climb cranes and generators all day and they’ve lasted and broken in well . I switch between these and thorogoods but the double h just look soo good
I got a pair of Double H boots 4 months ago strictly on the sales guys recommendation. Great fit, supreme comfort excellent.
100% AMERICAN MADE - nuff said
My pair say made in china should I hold my boot store accountable ?
@@cupwalker24.7 You were sold clones
I have two pairs of Double H boots and I love them. Both pairs have the ICE outsole.
Feeling good about my double H boots that I purchased two weeks ago looks good I like the added design on the stirrup guard over your foot it really makes the shoe look expensive and a lot of quality I’m 250 pounds and there are fitting me very well probably will get another pair as well for a dress
I manage a department for USA manufacturing of DH Boots. Here is a wow that not many people know.. A single DH boot from start to finish might have 70 to 100 employees touching the boot until it gets boxed . It goes through six Quality Control departments.
I have had 3 pairs and they last about 3 years of everyday hard work. I just clean them up and use them as dress up boots.
With these boots you walk with some smooth confidence man. Shit I did.
Bought my first pair of boots and they’re these ones. Excited to break them in!
Hay the boot guy could you do a review of Ariat hybrid rancher western boot please
I have theis boots they are great for work they last me the longest out of like 3 justin and ariat boots
wow i think that's my next pair of boots. 👍
Just bought a pair of these about two weeks ago. Boy they’re bad ass.
I can attest to the durability of the ICE sole Im 6'4" 350 lbs and with other work boots my heel would get worn down quick ive had my Double H 6 months now and i use them 7 days a week 12 hours a day for work, Im a waste water treatment operator and we do alot of walking and that heel has almost NO wear on it so yea its a durable boot clean them every week with a wet rag and coat them in mink oil too.
Looks like you’ve got a swag in your floor there hoss. Might wanna get that checked out.
Get double h they crush ariat and Justin I've had a pair for 7 years !!! Still waterproof they just won't die and I've been tough on them I will never buy another brand again
Just bought these boots, excited to get them!
Best boot ever going on2 years wear boot everyday no boot last longer
This is the best boot I've ever bought
Those are nice!! I have a weird boot size foot. I love HH boots but I am in some goofy in between size.
ive work my friends double h boots and they are real comfortable
Nice boots...
You can’t pull out the insoles on the new ones they are making. I bought my first double h roper 4 years ago, and I did pull out the insoles on them, and they were the most comfortable boots I owned. I went and bought the pair last week, and now the finish inside is way different, I couldn’t pull the insoles because the finish and structure is different, even the insoles are thicker now. I even had to go a half a size down and had to go with a D, not EE. Still love the boots!!!
Just found this video. I have a pair of their mcdorman boots that are absolutely beautiful and extremely comfortable. I have had them now for about a year and they have broken in perfectly. I did get 1/2 size larger than I normally wear which seemed to be perfect. I just ordered a pair of the ropers last night so I'm very excited to get that. Do you find that they run big or small for you?
Best boot ever have lots
Not so impressed with my DH1552's After 13 months, both heel cups shattered. (plastic material) & the fabric, NOT LEATHER had worn through in heel area exposing the broken heel cup, & liner glue, released causing an inconvenience to put on. I called customer service to volunteer to send boots back for quality inspection & was turned away due to the warranty time was expired. I work in an office. I go up & down stairs. I don't understand how these broke down the way they did. It sucks that HH boots Red tape prevents a concerned consumer to send a failed product back to the manufacture for inspection so they may consider a manufacturing revision improve their product.
those jeans look great with these boots, what brand are they? thanks for making these videos... i've been watching a lot of them lately!
It is important to understand that double H boots sizes run larger for example I normally wear a size 11 1/2 and then double H I wear a 9 1/2 to 10
What boots did you get? I read that a few places and got a 1/2 size smaller. I ordered the Aberdeen..
@@billlee794 i have bought 6 different ones in the last ten years and they were all consistently the same. Dwight was last pair and Marty before that….. Dwights i got 5 months ago and are just now breaking in after daily use.
@@americanbadass011 i got 9 when i normally wear 9.5 to 10.. so hopefully thats small enough, thanks
you may find that a full sz less or as much as a size and a half less will be required ….key is with double h is to define what sz you require and going forward you will know because once i found my correct size i have found double h is laser accurate from boot style to boot style with sizing..
DH1592 I've had a pair of these for 11 years, worn every day from April-November. They have been resoled once and the heel pads were replaced every fall. These boots have had total maintenance costs close to the cost of the original price paid ($125 USD). The leather uppers won't wear out, so I just keep them polished and repaired. The polish cleans up any scuffing. How long will they last?
I’m looking to buy a pair of these, are they steel toe? I’m not always required to wear steel toe but it makes it easier to have than have not, thanks.
After 5 foot surgeries on my left foot, I need a really wide fit. No Double H retailer anywhere near me. I wear a 10 1/2 EE Justin wide toe and they fit great. Any idea on what size Double H wide toe I might need? Internet purchase is my only option.
Random question but what kind of jeans are you wearing? I’m trying to find a slim pair like that that don’t print the shaft to much.
Wait your voice is real familiar! Did you have an old channel with 1510 Corcorans??? I hope so man. I want to know your opinion on boots that will be put to the test and will truly last. looks like you work for a living but still have style. something you can work in, maybe run in, hike in.. dust em off and throw on a little conditioner and take your family over to have dinner at grandma and grandpas. Please let me know a few options!
Another nice vid. Hey what kinda socks are those with the funky green tops? The link to buy has one size- anywhere else that has these?
how are these holding up? how long did you wear them for the review? they look brand new
Where is the link at to buy these boots?
I love your videos but what I want to know is where the hell do you keep all these boots
+redneckgamer 086 we have lots of closet's. But more important. I make a few trips to the VA hospital every few weeks and drop off what ever I can.
The skinny jean squats were a little much lol!!!!! Dear lord, don't twerk in those
TheBootGuy I have watched your videos for quite sometime and I have come to like you. I like you even more for this comment. Knowing that you help vets out. Thank you.
Are these true to size? Looking to get a pair but not sure if I should up size or not
The boot guy can u make a vid on the timberland black pit boss
I got my double h boots from a thrift store and I showed my sister she said I wasted my money. I told her you don't know fashion lol. I'm female and I got the boots for 15 dollars. Yes it may be a man's boot but if you ask me you really can't tell mans from females boots. Who ever had these boots took good care of them. I love my investment in getting a great boot now I'm going to join country line dancing lol...
they're ok. the stacked leather heel breaks apart after a few months and the soles dont last very long. At least theyre true to size but id probably just stick with redwings if your working on top of concrete
How do these boots feel for a flat footed person
not good. you might have to think about adding an insole to the boot.
there beautiful
Best cowboy or western boot for someone who is flat footed? I've looked at Justin's and double h. Currently I wear Carolinas laces but I wanna get a pair of pull ones, any ideas? I ain't really interested in the name however I am loyal to Carolinas and partial to Georgia/Justin's so any ideas?
James The kid try Danners I have pretty high arches and couldn’t wear the danners cuz they where so flat.
Double H and Carolina are the same parent company if that helps. 2 years later... lol
Or work could be pipe welding
Work comes in all kinds of different shapes and forms today doesn't it!
Most comfortable boots you'll ever wear double H
Comfortable out of the box and built like a Sherman tank...From the barn to the bar on the bike.
Any chance on a dh1552?
+Bear I'll send them a request.
TheBootGuy thanks!
I wore cowboy boots long before I ever wore USMC combat and later work boots. I have pics with me about age 3 wearing cowboy boots. lol
I own both square and round toe, but tend to favor square toe better. They just feel more comfortable and stable. You could/can run in them too if you had to. A lot of people think Wild West 1800's cowboy boots were round pointed toe. That's not true at all and most "horseman" wore square toe. Watch Tombstone and see Kurt Russell's Dan Post square toe boots. Watch Kevin Costner is Wyatt Earp and see his square toe boots as well. A lot of people don't know this. I am surrounded by rural Amish and I'm a Wyatt Earp history buff and fan since childhood.
ruclips.net/video/sOcwszVOgQE/видео.html
Square toe.....the REAL cowboy boots!
that soul doesn't last a long time like he say's that's bullshit i have a pair of double h boots for 3 years and i have ice souls and they are already showing signs of falling apart at the seams of the boot the layers in the sole are coming apart
bagging groceries isn't a real job.
For such a well made boot stop the ugly square toes
The heels don't last that long. And the insoles don't last that long. But other than that, the rest of the boot will probably last a life time. And the heel for that particular boot is an 1⅝". Not an 1¼" like you said.