What is a Blake Stitch Boot? - (CUT IN HALF) - Beckett Simonon Review
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
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Beckett Simonon Review - Beckett Simonon makes high quality boots at direct to consumer pricing but does that mean that they are high quality? I cut one of their Dowler Boots in half to see what’s inside. This Beckett Simonon boot is the first boot I have cut in half that is made with a blake stitch construction. So I also explain what the difference between a goodyear welt vs stitchdown vs blake stitch vs cemented built boots.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Boot Info
1:26 Upper
2:10 Lining
2:20 Construction
3:01 Pros
4:04 Cons
4:59 Lining
5:09 Insole
5:17 Outsole
5:31 Midsole
5:39 Cut
6:57 Analysis
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I have this exact pair of boots, and I LOVE them. They regularly go on sale for $180, which is the price I got them for, and I think they're a good value at $240 and a STEAL at $180. I've owned boots from other mid-high-end brands like Blundstone and Red Wing, and I've seen a lot of videos from your channel about the truly great boots like Whites, so I think I have a sense of what's out there in terms of boots and value, and these are excellent in my opinion. The construction is quite good, they look fantastic, they're very comfortable once broken in, and for the price you get a lot for your money. They're obviously not a work boot, but they aren't trying to be and aren't advertised that way. They're a great casual-dress boot that you can wear every day in a city setting and also won't look out of place with a pair of slacks in a nice hotel bar. I own a few other shoes from Beckett Simonon, bought them all on sale, happy with each one. The ONLY problem is the shipping times, it took me 4 months to get these particular ones, but that's how they get the price lower and it's worth the wait. I think I'd happily skip over almost every other boot in the sub-$300 range and get these instead.
I think we should start calling them “faux caps” rather than “fake toe caps” because the latter implies they’re trying to deceive you. But I think most of the time people just want the toe cap look without the toe cap bulk unless it’s a serious work boot.
Agree
That’s what “faux” means. Not genuine; fake or false.
@kstich Yes, the denotation is the same but the connotation is different, one implies deception
@@potat7884 😂 so dumb
@@potat7884no the connotation is litteraly fake, faux leather, is fake leathers it’s a fake toe cap there’s nothing wrong with that stop being women
I've owned these exact boots for the past 2 years. Love them to this day. Very informative video and makes me appreciate them even more. Glad I found this channel.
Durability aside, these are by far the best looking boots ever to appear on the channel 🙃 and I'm really glad they are good quality, coz I've just seen Ashley Weston feature them in a video :)
I have a multitude of pair of Allen Edmonds, but those are retail at 400 (park ave’s, etc).
I bought a pair of Beckett Simonon, Chelsea boots, because they resemble that of the YSL Chelsea boots. They had the same almond toe and sleek design that you would get from a designer, but without the price pointpoint (and terrible quality imo). BS Chelsea boots are by far the most comfortable boots I’ve owns for dress. the last, the materials used- I’m very impressed. The kicker is the stitching done- I don’t buy shoes that are glued or put together poorly with cheap materials. This is a perfect price point for somebody who’s wanting affordable, comfortable dress shoes with a good last. Allen Edmonds doesn’t always fit the bill, these did.
@@HughkuleleAstute point. I’d buy BS before YSL because I’d know exactly what I’m getting. Better quality at price = value. There are some luxury brands that hold up on the quality : value but many do not .
These look really freaking good, might buy a pair as my xmass gift
It will be a very late Christmas gift. The boots are great but they make are made to order and in small batches. I ordered two pairs in October they are not gonna ship until late January. I get updates from Beckett during the building process.
Out of curiosity, if we were curious as to a pair of boots that we owned and were willing to sacrifice for The Greater Good, could they be sent to you to feature on the channel? Over the years in the different casual jobs I’ve had, I’ve managed to build up a collection of work boots, some I’ve barely worn, and some that are well worn, and as I don’t believe you’ve done these brands yet (far as I can tell) I’d just be really curious to see them done I suppose
depending on where you are from and your size i might be interested in some boots, i desperately need work boots but sadly cant afford them
This is a good suggestion, the more worn boots will give a good idea of how durable these boots actually are and if they are worth considering 👍
@@itsZdan I’m from Australia, and I’m anywhere between a womens size 7 to size 10, depending on the brand, but if that works for you I can have a look at some of the less worn ones I can send your way, the only thing I’d ask is that if you ever have the chance to help someone else out, that you pay it forward and do so 😊
@@ravencanis8998 I would also definitely be interested!
They wont. I emailed them once and he himself didn't answer but im guessing an agent of his did and they told me they prefer to buy the boots themselves so they are sure they are getting the best quality.
I would love to see the machine that can reach inside that boot all the way up to the toe and sew on the sole. That sounds like a crazy sewing machine.
Many of the cobblers with youtube channels have blake stitching machines.
Trenton & Heath has done a shop tour recently, with time stamp: ruclips.net/video/KZDrC83_Rhs/видео.html
And here it is in action: ruclips.net/video/x-xYlnUnQzc/видео.html
Pretty simple really.
I really like these boots! I like that they are using quality materials and "cutting corners" where they can because it is a dress boot and not a work boot. I have both style of boots and appreciate them for what they are.
Thanks for corroborating what I thought about these boots. I will be purchasing from them for two reasons, the quality and that I am proudly Colombian.
im so glad to see different types of constructions. Yesterday I cleaned up and oiled my mountaineering boots for winter and it got me wondering how are modern mountaineering boots constructed, i know they are glued down but it seems they have some tricks under the hood. maybe it suits winter theme
I think they missed an opportunity here. They've got a midsole, why not make it a rapid blake stitch? That's probably my favorite machine-made construction method because it combines the advantages of a blake stitch with the advantages of a goodyear welt.
When resoling this it could easily be converted enabling it to be resoled more often.
the detail and effort you put into these videos is wonderful
I really enjoyed this Beckett and Simonon ad. Thank you!
I have a pair of Dowlers in the pebbled leather and I am very satisfied. Almost no break in and great comfort for 10k step days in the City. They look good with jeans or a suit. I wear dress/casual boots for work and because I ride a motorcycle, I like that they are more protective/supportive (not as much as a true motorcycle boot) than a dress street shoe. Just ordered my second pair - brogues in the pull up leather. Got on sale for ~ $180. Long wait until February but I think worth it. I appreciate the regular customer outreach during the wait.
Yo Weston, excellent video!
I especially wanna compliment you for not just outright trashing Blake stitched shoes compared to GYW and stitchdown. I have some blake shoes and they're awesome. Have had them resoled no problem and they're super comfortable. While I'm not wading in rivers and lakes with them, I also have yet to have any kind of noticeable issues with water seeping in.
They are absolutely for more sleek and dressy styles and not for workboots but even some workboots use the blake or mckay stitch to keep their insole/lasting boards in place (ie. Nick's Handmade boots, for example, where they attach the liner, insole and a midsole. Flaring out the upper to do a stitchdown to attach the outsole).
And good point about resoles. Most people i know are not resoling their shoes 5-6 times. I barely know anyone that has resoled casual shoes more than once (some blue collar friends resole work boots more). So i think it's less of an issue than most people think. Especially given that with dressy casual shoes, it's not like you're beating em up. Further, with GYW, especailly if its not with a holdfast or channeled insole, the gemming can come loose and fall off the insole, meaning you will need to get your boots re-lasted. I don't know how huge of an issue that generally is, but it can happen.
Lastly, given that BS put a midsole on these boots, is it not odd that they wouldn't go for a Blake Rapid Construction??? I guess it adds a whole layer of work and complexity to the boot but it seems like it would be reasonable given that they already attached a midsole. Not saying Blake Rapid is infinitely better and it would add to the price point, just that it seems like a good idea with these boots specifically and would make future resoles potentially simpler. Would like to know if it's purely a cost thing for BS
I believe they used to use Blake/rapid on their boots, so it is weird that they stopped.
Pure cost. Blake rapid also adds a step
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Just discovered your channel and I can't get enough. Thanks for your informative content. So useful! I'd love to see a comparison of all these different boot weights from lightest to heaviest. Thanks again!!
that's a really good video idea. could also see if there is a correlation between price and weight. would be very interesting.
Thanks for the review. Have had a pair in my closet since October waiting to be wrapped and under my Christmas tree.
Love Beckett Simonon boots. Bought a pair of their Jodhpur boots about a year or so ago and they are the best looking boots I've owned to date. The quality and craftsmanship is also amazing...and at a great price. Would not hesitate to buy a pair of these Dowlers at some point as they look equally stunning.
Great to see how much thought goes into the design of these boots. Beckett Simonon's priorities align with mine.
Absolutely loved the review! They sent me this pair as well and I’ve loved every second in them. Excited to get my own review out there! Thanks!!
These boots are pure class. I couldn't help but laugh when you showed the Converse boots... talk about ugly ducklings lol
I have about seven pairs of their boots and four pairs of their dress shoes. They’ve all served me well and I haven’t had a problem with them. They’ve conformed to my feet now and they’re pretty comfortable for daily wear. I get compliments on them whenever I wear them and I’ve really enjoyed owning them overall!!
what was the break-in period like? Better or worse than normal?
@@georgecurtis3322 honestly? Break in was not bad at all. Comfortable out of the box and took like 2-3 full day wears to conform to my feet. I wear thinner socks as well, and have E width feet and have no trouble with the toe box. No rubbing or hot spots with any of their models for me so far (both dress shoes & boots).
Happy Thanksgiving Weston!
I'm curious how soft the rubber sole is. I own several pairs of Beckett Simonon shoes and I believe they are a great value. I work in an office environment so they do just fine for me. By just watching this video you'll probably start getting 20% off coupon codes, they are EVERYWHERE! Knocking 20% off makes them much more attractive, even though they look pretty good in my humble opinion. Most of my Beckett Simonon shoes don't have any QA issues (unlike Allen Edmonds). I own 1 pair of loafers with a lot of loose grain but oh well... A friend of mine has a pair of boots just like the ones you cut and I was really pleased with how soft the leather is, it's really buttery. These are definitely not work boots and not all boots have to be work boots, look at Alden, Allen Edmonds and so on. They can probably take just as much of a beating as most of these $200 boots posing as work boots. Don't even get me started on Doc Martens....
One of the better dress boots around. I really like how they look with jeans.
I have a pair of Helm Boots that also are Blake stitch. They were my toughest to break in but I love their slimmer profile!
I've had a pair of Beckett Simonon Jodhpurs for about 2 years now. They're comfy and stylish and get compliments. I got them with a discount code that dropped them below the $200 mark too. So if you don't mind a 3 month wait for your boots, they're the best deal for low priced, quality, leather boots.
May I know how is the quality of the leather otter these years - eg cracks etc?
@@gemasboy After 2 years with no conditioning, the leather seems fine, if a bit dry. The areas that see a lot of flex like the toe box and below the ankles definitely have some cracking showing. But the toe and heel seem to still be in good condition. The leather that isn't creased frequently is still fairly supple. It certainly isn't the highest quality leather but it's not bad. The bordeaux color way still looks good. The leather liner is still comfortable. If you have wide feet, the leather will stretch a little around it but the lasts don't seem particularly made to accomodate wide feet. But that's to be expected from a smaller brand, unlike Allen Edmonds or Thursday. I bet if I had conditioned them their entire life, they'd be in far better condition with far less creasing and cracking.
@@KoolKyurem25 thank you!
Awesome video, informative as always 🤓
Great review and info, thank you.
Loved the toe cap on my Corcoran jump boots.
Have you thought about doing any of these cut in half videos with motorcycle boots? TCX, Belfast, Icon, etc.. ?
Been waiting to see beckett siminon here!
I have two pairs, and wear them at least once a week. Each pair are very, very, comfortable, and easy to break-in. The only negative to these, are waiting three months for them to arrive. These do run true to size. My boots are a few years old, and have a true toe cap.
Well done and informative, thank you!
Nice to see a dressier bot being covered. Thanks.
Very informative! Nice boots!
Wow, nice! I was actually just looking at this exact style and color of boots on their website yesterday and debating whether or not I should pull the trigger on them.
These look Amazing! I don't know when I'd wear them, but it's a great looking boot!
I have a pair of Dowlers. As you pointed out, they are strictly on the dressier side of the casual boot spectrum...the opposite end of the rugged, overbuilt PNW boots. The break-in is extremely easy and the leather quality is actually pretty decent. Unlike my Nicks, these are not multi-purpose boots. I view my Dowlers as urban footwear, suitable say in an office setting as part of a business casual wardrobe or worn on a date to a nice restaurant. In that sense, the Dowler is more versatile than my other boots. On the other hand, I wouldn't rough up my Dowlers in hopes of getting a patina. Nor am i certain the boots would hold up if I take them off the beaten trail, such as hiking, or doing light duty at the warehouse or in the yard, or in inclement weather. For these reasons, while I enjoy wearing my Dowlers on occasions when they are suitable, they are not my day-to-day, go-to boots....
How comfortable are they? I have the problem of having a wide foot and thus needing decent toe box.
Appreciate your feedback.
@@shmac96 when I got my boots, they only came in D width. The boots felt snug at the toe, though not tight. If you have wide feet, you may want to consider getting a size higher. Beckett Simonon's customer service is excellent though and very responsive if you have any fitting issues.
@@johnwen8810 Great! Thanks for the tips!
I have wide feet too and I feel great going true to size for BS, not a half size down like for most boots!
I like these the boots the best of this style you have shown. I checked their website but it would 4 months till they could ship.
My fav brand. Thanks for this.
Another good video!! Happy Thanksgiving 😊😊
Wow I really like these. And quite good quality at around the Thursday price point.
I love my BS pebbled dowler boots! They're gorgeous, very comfortable and feel extremely well made!
Love my Becket Siminon boots!
Your explanation is excellent. As someone like me a footwear maker I will add a few things a boot the boot that you showed can be stronger and better than the good year welt. That boot can be made into a tank and will outlast a good year welt. My boot with blake construction can be waterproof if you know the trade It takes knowledge and honesty
It seems like attaching a solid peice of leather using a Blake stitch, and using the edge of that piece of leather like the welt on a Goodyear welt would give you a fairly similar result to a Goodyear welt with an even easier resole process. You wouldn't have cork, but a longer lasting piece of leather that is already formed to your foot seems like an even better option in the long run.
It can be better when done my way@@garethbaus5471
Nice shirt dude💚
Great job, keep it up!
Velasca shoes/boots are also amazing. Made in italy with blake, blake rapid and goodyear welted construction. With very good prices too.
I have a pair of brown Dowler's in their pull up leather; they're a great casual/dressy boot and I got them on sale for ~$190 which is a great value. IIRC they took about six weeks to craft and unlike Nick's, they sent regular emails of the construction process.
The shoe bags and literature were nice, as was the box but it got damaged during shipping.
Too bad they don't come in different widths (I think I'm in between D and EE).
I have a number of Beckett Simonon shoes, 2 of which are boots, and I love them. The best part is that I have never paid msrp for any of them. They are always running sales and deals. You just have to sign up for their email list and you will pay much less then their list price. For example I got two pairs of boots for $300 making them $150 each. Just gotta look for the deals!
Thanks for explaining. I don't think I will buy a blake-stitched shoe, because the lack of water resistance bothers me. I already have enough leather-soled shoes that I can't wear on wet surfaces. I don't need more dry-only shoes.
I have a pair of Beckett Simonon wingtip derbys. They are maybe the best value in dress shoes. Great quality and comfort for small $$$. Outstanding service as well. I will likely be buying these exact boots in the near future
I have 3 pairs of Beckett Simonon, Nolan Brogue, Chukkas and Lopez lace up boots, Bordeaux, Chocolate and Black. I've gotten compliments every time I wear them.
I have these boots and use them as an everyday boot, working in the yard, etc. They get scuffed up then a little polish and ready for prime time again!
I'd like to see more blake stitching in canvas/nylon boots and sneakers because it would add more to the structure rather than just glue holding it togetherer, also because sneakers usually have a fabric insole it would make them more re-soleable since it wouldn't create big holes, like it does with leather or fiberboard insoles.
They're making some moc-toe Gallaghers for me now. Should have them in six weeks or so. Looking forward to wearing them. Their customer service seems to be really good so far.
Hey, love your show! I would like to see you cut in half the Van's Pro skate shoe. Thanks a bunch!
I have a pair of Dowler boots, two pair of loafers, two pair of dress shoes, and two pair of sneakers by Beckett Simonon. I'm sized at an 11.5. I find that 11.5 works with a thin insole for arch support for the boots, sneakers, and the laced dress shoes. For the loafers, I downsize to an 11 to minimize heel lift and just use an adhesive additional arch support. I have an average width foot, and I find that they fit me well. I've worn my Dowlers 3-5x/week for a few years, and they're holding up well with regular conditioning. I get compliments on my shoes pretty regularly. Like others have said, if you get their coupons or sales, they're really good value.
Really good looking pair of boots
That is a really good looking pair of boots.
Still would love to see a Frye review!
I have one of their shoes and I love them.
Id like to see you breakdown snowboarding boots. The season is almost upon us.
another good one please keep it up
Awesome review and channel (longtime viewer). is that the “full grain” or the “pull up” version on website? Guessing the latter given the rubber sole, which I’d like for the practicality, but still hoping dressy enough to wear with a suit. Thanks!
I own several BS boots and shoes! I love them all. You have to wait many weeks to get them is the only downside. Yes dressier casual fits more occasions for my lifestyle.
I also own red Wing, Pankhurst, Truman, Grant Stone. These are right up there with
Would love to see you do a pair of wescos
They are beautiful boots.
I’ve always thought this brand had some great looking boots. Only thing keeping me from getting a pair has been concern over sizing since I tend to need a wide width in most footwear.
Same here
Can anyone answer about how wide they come?
Same I need a narrow heel/wide toe box, and the look like more of a straight/narrow last.
I have a pair of Dowler boots, two pair of loafers, two pair of dress shoes, and two pair of sneakers by Beckett Simonon. I'm sized at an 11.5. I find that 11.5 works with a thin insole for arch support for the boots, sneakers, and the laced dress shoes. For the loafers, I downsize to an 11 to minimize heel lift and just use an adhesive additional arch support. I have an average width foot, and I find that they fit me well. I've worn my Dowlers 3-5x/week for a few years, and they're holding up well with regular conditioning.
My true to size on a Brannock device is a straight 10 on both feet, slightly wider due to me having flat feet. Beckett Simonon suggested I order a size 10 1/2 and in all my Allen Edmonds im a size 9 1/2 EE. To say the least these fit amazing hope that helps some.
Very nice looking boots, and as you said, not really work boots, but would be fine for that purpose if the work didnt really require a steel toe or even a true toe cap for durability. I have an old pair of dark brown Beckett Siminon dress shoes, and they are probably the most comfortable pair I own...some of my others have required me to fit aftermarket insoles to make them liveable for all day wearing.
I've had a pair of their Lopez boots since Nov of 2021 and I absolutely love them and got them with a discount code for $190. No toe cap on mine and eyelet laced all the way up but other than that, they seem extremely similar to these.
IMO, for the money, for a nice casual/dress boot for work or going out, they're a great buy.
How have they been with the blake stitch and rain?
@@bryanlashuk8998 No issues at all. I've gotten them wet countless times (never totally soaking or anything) but they're still great. I actually just hit them with some Lincoln polish and Frye Leather Conditioning Cream last week and they look good as new.
Can you do a redwing rio flex boot in the near future please? I love watching your content.
Like my AE Higgins Mill more. Thanks for the info.
They look very nice. I ordered some and mine won’t arrive till February. I should’ve gotten the dark brown wow.
The best looking boot. Super handsome.
In my opinion... I need a goodyear welt boot/shoe. It's hard to beat an Allen Edmonds McAllister wingtips. That's a great video idea Allen Edmonds dress shoes. Which I already know there quality of shoes. They really do make a great dress shoes. Great video and content
I own a pair of these. My only concern is how to polish them? Beckett Simonon says not to polish pull-up leather, but I think sooner or later I’ll scuff or scar them. Other than that I love these: they look great, aren’t too heavy, and go with anything from jeans to khakis. I’m planning on ordering some shoes from them soon. I’ve conditioned these once with Bicks ; that’s it.
Nice looking boots. I'm about fashion, not function, so I don't need indestructible boots. Also, I've never got a boot resoled, so that doesn't concern me. Glad to see the fashion end in this video.
Just finding this video. Had these boots for a while and absolutely adore them. Problematically, they've developed a squeak that I can't seem to solve for the life of me. If you see this, it seems to come from the middle of the sole. Any easy fixes?
Could you do a review of JK custom boots ?
Thank you.
Happy thanksgiving everyone
Is there a good way to increase the water resistance of these boots? Anything that can be applied to the stitching on the outsole to resist water taking to the thread and seeping through?
Those are some good looking boots.
Im a fan of their sneakers but after watching this video I putting their boots in my wishlist
Nice looking dress boots. Not sure why they included speed hooks on a dress boot though.
Blake stitch is what some of the Patron boots use. Like the ones I showed you on instragram where Blake stitch. :)
I have several Beckett Siminon shoes and my favorites are my Balmoral boots which are a dress boot. Love this brand!
I have seen this kind of stitching before on some shoes, always though it was strange seeing the stitching on the bottom of the soles though. Good description of how they are made, really nice looking boots as well for the price.
I work in a Meat Department for a living, so my work shoes and boots deal with tons of moisture, blood, cold then hot temperatures, and cleaning chemicals 5 days a week. Since I bought a boot dryer my shoes do last longer, but on general if I get 4 months out of a pair of boots I am lucky. I splurged a few times over the past 20 years on Ariat and Justin Boots hoping they would last longer, but have never gotten more than a year out of any boots before they are falling apart. So now I get cheapest boots I can find and put a decent little insole in to help my feet survive.
The pair of boots I have now are right around a year old, but I only spent $40 on them from Walmart. The Brahma Alpha Steel Toe Waterproof work boot, it was slip resistant and 'Waterproof' so I bought them. They have lasted longer than any other pair and are on their second set of insoles, they even went quite a few months keeping moisture out of my socks. Kind of mind blown that one of the cheapest boots I've ever bought have outlasted Redwings and Ariat. If you ever get Brahma asking to sent you a pair, ask for them I would love to see your review on them. Maybe see why they outlasted $400 Redwings I bought and actually took care of.
You should try applying neverwet to your boots to help make them more water and liquid resistant l.
@@jaalan7896 With the Redwings and the Ariat's I've purchased in the past I used to do that every couple weeks. But nothing seemed to stave off the floor chemicals and constant moisture. Ariat is my brand of boots that just fits my feet perfectly, what I wear outside of work that last for many years.
Is this the same as a littleway stitch? Thanks for your videos!
Can you do a video about Herring boots and shoes.
These are a nice pair of boots! I was sad when it was cut in half. But I learned a lot when it was cut in half.
On the pricier side (all the more reason though), you should cut open a pair of Rick Owens Geobaskets. They’re known as being tank-like in the circles they’re relevant to.
Look comfortable.
can you please cut a whites original smokejumper in half and compare it to the nicks builder pros construction? i’m curious how different the 2 will be
How does the Beckett Brogue boot manage the holes in a wingtip toe if it doesn't have a full toe cap?
I have a pair of thier split toe derbies and love them, I get compliments all the time. The leather is almost as thick as my work/chore Double H boots but that liner is vachetta leather which is also used in Louis Vuitton purses, buttery buttery soft. They have a piping between the liner and outer leather along the edges which is a nice touch. Very comfortable, they are my primary office shoe.
You should check out the Georgia boots small run moc toes