Weston, Hey listen man, I'm concerned with your bandsaw practice and I'm telling you there is a better way. You need a bandsaw sled. Can I make you one and send it to you? I'm thinking you need one with hold downs to stabilize the uppers and the nature of the sled will prevent the sole from dragging. You'll have to do minimum set up when you receive it and I think 90% of that smoke will not be produced, the dragging and shifting during the cut will be eliminated and your cut quality will improve drastically. I need some info. What model is your saw and what blade are you using? Do you cut thru steel shanks with it? Did you set your bandsaw up properly before and after the blade broke in(they stretch enough to throw off alignment)? Send me that info and I'll make you a sled. I'll even send video instructions. Have a nice day. Rich
The sole isn't dragging enough to impede the process. A sled wouldn't do anything for the smoking. The smoking is going to happen unless he uses a blade with a coarser pitch and a larger gullet. It's not meant to cut rubber.
I think the very definition of a clown boot is a boot that pretends to be a boot but it's not. Or you could look at it this way A clown wears big boots to make people laugh A cubicle worker wears boots for the same reason. They're both pretending and both clowns 🤡🤡
If you're talking about the sole being a platform they do have the Dynasty, reign and Ryder. Assuming you're talking about doc marten style platform as "clown boots"
I have that exact model with that leather since last end of winter and i wear it in rain, mud and working in the garden and even some snow and they are holding very Wells.
I have bought a pair of made in USA Thursday boots. The upper leather is Horween natural waxed flesh, looks really nice. There are a few things that I would love to see in the boot though: 1) A better heel counter - The heel counter is really soft and has almost no structure, so it does not provide any heel support. 2) A thicker leather midsole - The midsole is pretty thin and it is glued to the outsole. So, there are no stiches connecting the welt, midsole and outsole (only the first two). 3) Better finishing - The boot came with a lot of loose-end threads that I had to burn to finish the boots. Also the midsole was rough in some parts, smooth in others. We are proud of made in USA, but the quality control here was not up to the acceptable standard. I would pick the heel counter as the worst of this boot. I don't think the fake toe cap issue that was pointed in the video is that problematic, unless you use these boots as work boots. I still kept the boots, as I am testing this brand for comparison with Grant Stone, Nicks, Whites, Viberg, Junkard and Tahura. Not that excited.
I've had these boots for > 1 year after completely destroying my old Redwing Black Smiths from 2015. The took way longer than the Redwings to break-in, and not nearly as comfortable. Now, I just use them as casual motorcycle boots, because walking > 1 mile just isn't worth it without feeling it in the soles. Don't think I'd buy Thursday again - the extra money is worth it to get Redwings.
Great video once again, Thursday always seems to come through with quality and I really dig their look. Might be a shot in the dark, but I was gonna ask if you've seen SM wholesale's reproduction of US Navy WWII Boondockers? They look sick and gave pretty good details about their specs and production. They make a lot of the military gear for Hollywood
I enjoyed this review. My take away. Thursday is a cosmetic boot for $200, that looks like a more expensive boot, but a $200 boot. Personally, had a negative experience with Thursday boots customer service. Since Thursday boots are direct to consumer, I found the company failed in this aspect and deleted my fair, but negative reviews on their site. Beyond quality, difficult to non-existent recourse is a risk worth considering before purchasing Thursday boots.
Nice video on what seems to be a beautiful boot! Off-topic question caused by your comparisons to other shoes. It looked like the redwing iron ranger in copper rough and tough for a few seconds. It seemed to have become quite shiny and "coppery", do you remember which conditioner you have used to achieve that? :)
I have those Captain boots but I don’t wear them. The reason is simply that they are too narrow. I have Nicks Robert and Builder Pro in 9.5 E, my Captains are 10.5 D and my pinky toe is squashed. I will try to bring those to a cobbler for stretching and will see. Other than that, it’s a good boot for the price but the insole is quite hard.
I've got a pair of the Loggers from Thursday, and it took a while to break them in. But eventually I did, and they're comfortable enough to put miles in them on pavement. Before that though, I'd only walk about a mile at a time before they painfully pinched my pinky toe on one foot, and my big toe on the other. So my advice is that if you like the look but don't find them comfortable, keep walking in them a bit at a time to break them in. I was disappointed, since one of the things that people tout about Thursdays is their minimal break-in period. But it eventually worked out.
Thanks for this great review. I'm not a fan of Thursday at all. Sent mine back the day I received them. Nice looking. Nice leather. Comfortable. Sloppily sewn together. Lots of glue slopped on the outside. This is not a work boot. It is sold for it's looks. Therefore they should build it to look good, not sloppy. Quality control seems to be non-existant. I prefer to spend a little more and get everything Thursday offers plus great quality.
Did you receive a replacement and work with Thursday to actually be satisfied? I'm not saying you're lying, but I've never had a problem with all the pairs I've bought from them. The quality is exceptional, not a single loose thread or glue anywhere to be seen.
@HORIZONS No, I'm not lying. I took 2 photos of the worst defects and sent them to Thursday when I applied for the refund. They require 2 photos. I can't post photos here. I'm happy for you that you are satisfied with your boots. My left boot had a vertical seam up the heel that started to spiral when compared to the right boot. It was off by nearly an inch at the top. Thursday refunded my money as soon as they got the returned boots. They didn't offer a replacement, and I didn't ask. But that has zero to do with the quality of the boots I received. If that rubs your fanboy attitude the wrong way, I'm sorry. I stand by my original post, which is my opinion and not subject to change regardless of how much you don't like it.
I Love my Thursday Vanguard boots, with the low profile lugs and sole. Can’t stand the look or practicality of having those super chunky lugs on a Casual boot. Step in a pile of dog poop with those, and leave your report on my desk for the morning … 🤷🏻♂️
I bought a pair if their Arizona Adobe rugged boots but with the regular Thursday sole about 2 years ago and they're holding up great. Now when I first received them I noticed that there was a bit of separation from the outsole and midsole (which has only gotten slightly worse over 2 years). I contacted Thursday and they told me to keep them and do what I wish with them and they're still going to send me a brand new pair. Awesome. I'm still wearing the first pair I bought and have a brand new pair in my closet to pull out once these are roached.
I had the same problem with my Presidents rugged boots. I just superglued them and they are fine for 5 months now. This is a common problem with Thursdays as i've heard.....
Hey just want to give you a suggestion. I would start wearing/breaking in the new pair over time by rotating it in. That will let the glue/sole/leather break in gradually. If you pull a brand new boot out after 5 years and it’s just been sitting, the glue is hardening up more and becoming less flexible…so more likely to have sole/separation issues. It’s also good for your main pair to give it days off to let the moisture/sweat dry out from inside. I try to rotate boots/shoes everyday as it spreads the wear out and breaks them all in gradually. I think there’s also benefits to your feet not walking in the same shoe/sole every single day. Anyway it’s your life and your boots just offering some advice.
Wow! The fact that they are going to send you a free pair is a sign of top tier customer service. I have just ordered the Arizona Adobe Captains as my first pair of Thursday boots and hope they don't disappoint.
For what they are designed for (a casual daily wear, but not heavy use boot), they are really nice for the price they charge. If you need an actual work boot, there are certainly better choices in not too much more expensive boots or you could just get a pair of Nick's.
That's precisely what I've done. While I'm a security guard, I work in an office environment so really don't need a hard use tactical boot but I do like the Nick's tactical line.
I really wanted to see the shank of this boot, as well as to see what the counter was made of. Thought it was a little weird how these details were skipped on a sponsored video.
Looks like the perfect winter commuter boot. As a Thursday boot owner, I would recommend hiking and working in them. They are tougher than they look and the wear and tear just ads to the character of the boot.
@@Ives1776 that's because you didn't take care of them properly. You either washed the oils out of the leather, and/or you didn't give the leather the oil it needed. It's leather. Oiled chrome tanned leather is super durable, especially in wet environments if it's taken care of.
@@littlejackalo5326 Incorrect. Yes, I was treating them harshly but I was also deep cleaning and oiling them every month while also making sure they didn't have dirt/salt/anything leftover on them for more than a day. And they still wore out too fast imho for the price.
@@Ives1776obviously i can’t say what was going on with your boots, but a deep clean and condition every month could lead to drying, or over conditioning depending on how you clean. my boots are oil tanned leather and i live in a lot of snow and slush, with a lot of road salt mixed in. i clean and condition my boots right before winter, then again after winter is over. just taking a damp cloth and wiping the salt and grime off when im inside for the day has been sufficient for mine.
I worked a labor intensive job in these for about a year and they did well. The sole started to separate after a day where I absolutely thrashed them but it didn't continue to sperate after that day. I was impressed with these. Still have plenty of tread too
I have these boots in the same color and got super excited when I saw my exact model was being reviewed. And I have to say I agree with the video, these are great for traveling because they can do a little of everything and they're comfortable. These were never meant to be work boots.
Could you please review a pair of urban shepherd boots? They are designed, based and made in Portugal, cost $225 in the Us and 145-200 euros in europe, goodyear welt, leather midsole and insole with cork in between and some interesting rugged boot designs. i have been eyeing these for a while but I'd love to see what's inside because i believe they really punch above their weight. I woiuld love to see how they stack up against some Red wings.
I'd love this. Especially the Backroad model, as they are advertised with having a leather midsole but the photos in the website seem to show a black rubber midsole.
@@galou0090 Yes the Backroad also really cought my attention as it is the cheapest option here in europe at only 145 euros, but also it has a rubber sole made out of used truck tyres made by a local company that, according to a review, is very hard wearing. It does seem as though that is only the outsole though, I'm sure the midsole is leather (it looks like the ouside edge of the leather midsole has been dyed black to match the outsole? you can see two layers in the black sole). Besides this one I also quite like the Country model, a cap toe boot with a leather midsole and heel stack and with a Vibram 2332 halfsole
I own a pair of Urban Shepherds and I love them. There were some reviews a few months back on the Devon Reviewer channel that are worth checking out if you haven't seen them. ruclips.net/video/elKbBMo4PYo/видео.html ruclips.net/video/1zd7IsrZlfI/видео.html
@@ddewaard3265 if that's the case, then that model is a no brainer to purchase. I'd prefer the midsole not to be dyed black, as I like the natural colour. I'd also prefer the Vibram sole but when the sole wears down I can always resole them with it. Thanks for the tip!
You went into this boot knowing exactly what is was made for, thank you! I see some people knocking Thursdays because they aren’t as durable or well made as other brands but that’s the thing…Thursday has never pretended to be something it’s not. Great looks, real leather, at an affordable price and that’s why I love them.
Their pretty decent boots but their not excatly that cheap... Their around the same as most good name work boots... U can get Redwings or Carolinas or anything else for 250 or under just like these.... Their all kinda in the same bracket until u get to super premium like whites or Nick's.... I think if these were around 150 and not 199-250 they would be a better bargain but u are right in the fact their not going for the same crowd these are more urban explorer fashionable boots
I can't knock them and I do like the look and style I just think they would go even farther and possibly make people switch over from other brands if they were slightly cheaper but I know Thats hard to do with the materials they use
@eventydefallacy8464 I buy them because I have to dress semi professionally with a shirt tucked in and such. Since I'm on my feet all day, I was burning through leather dress shoes every other month and when you have size 16 feet, it' gets hard to shop for and expensive. Because of Rose Anvil, I discovered Thursday Boots and they tend to last me six or seven months. I average between 12,000 and 20,000 steps a day. Needless to say, I'm impressed with their durability and comfort. I really want a pair of Iron Rangers too but Red Wing doesn't make them in big boy sizes😔 😢😢😢😢
@daebruh2034 Soles and exterior are still good. I tend to destroy the interior of the boot and shoes. That's the only downside. The insoles are foam with a fiber board base. He actually mentions it in a couple of his tear downs. For the price, they are still phenomenal.
Thank you for disecting my exact boots! I love the lack of a break in period! Walked 3 miles on city cement sidewalks the first time I wore them without any blisters or pain. During the last major weather event I became rather disappointed with the Goodyear whelt. Put my foot into about 3 inches of water and immediately felt water seeping into the seam. As you state, these are casual (lifestyle one could say) boots better suited to pounding the urban and suburban environments than a job site. Good value shoes overall.
Most likely the water didn’t enter via the welt. The tongue appears not to be gusseted, which means the tongue would have enough side leather to sew onto the sides of the boot several eyelets toward the top of the boot.
These boots ain’t even close to waterproof, they are barley boots, they are akin to Dr Martens. If that’s ur thing, cool but they are for goin to church or dinner wit ur woman
The boots are not made waterproof, They can only be water resistant, It is a wrong leather, The proper leather would be more expensive. Boots can be made waterproof but it takes knowledge. and more labor. The good year welt is not the best construction. There is a better method that would be lot better. You are right because they are made fast and cheap to satisfy the the importer for the price point@@NoNameNo.5
Really like a majority of your content but all of your Thursday videos are sponsored and you seem to review them with kid gloves, same with the sponsored Origin video.
I'd love to see you review and cut in half Thursday's Vanguard boots! They're supposed to be more rugged and resilient and I'd love to know what the difference is between them and their regular Captain boots.
I have both, the Captains, I can wear with jeans and are more casual, especially if you aren't a sneaker guy. My Vanguards are more for special occasions. Plus if you want a work boot you go elsewhere, not Thursday. I own Redwing, and Merells, that do this for me. Depending on the job. Basically FOR work and AFTER work(actual work, dirty work etc)
@@alexsherel3344 well, if you work in an office, Thursday boots are perfect, especially during winter cold months. But I get what you mean about ‘work boots’ for non office jobs
@@ordinaryopinion-1 the way I was raised, you got laughed at if you called office wear boots "work boots" 🤣 If it don't look at it and can't tell if got a steel/'safety' toe ( because we ALL know those) they AINT 'work' boots. I have a few of both. I call my Red Wings WORK boots but not my Captains or Vanguards. 1 more casual, 1 more dressy cause it can be shined up real nice.
They're great for what they are. I mean seriously guys, they're obviously a great urban, office work, take your significant other out to dinner type boot.
Another great review. The Thursday last isn't great for me, but their products have been a great influence in the market. This one seems to address the heel counter weakness. I appreciate your knowledgeable and fair analysis.
These boots are absolutely killer. I'm a railroad supervisor, the role is rather unique with me spending half of my time in the field and half my time in the office. I got this exact pair with my company boot allowance to give them a shot out on the railroad, so far they have been perfect. They look nice when I have to attend meetings and do the usual admin office stuff, but they handle walking around in ballast, uneven terrain, hills, hard pavement/cement, shop environment shockingly well. It's nice to have some boots that can do two things at once without sacrificing too much. We'll see how they last until next year when my boot allowance is granted again, I'm sure they'll meet my expectations though
9 Months later, boots are still perfect. I've put many miles on them, just about ready to replace the soles. New boot allowance is here so I'll definitely pick up another pair and they'll be my new work daily's. Super comfortable, very supportive, breathable, good looking, everything I want in a boot 👍
Would love to see a comparison between Thursday's men chelseas vs women chelseas! The chelseas for men are Goodyear welted, whereas for the women's equivilent, they are cemented. Would love to hear your take on it.
My first pair of welted footwear was a pair of Thursday Captains that my parents sent me after I landed my first real job out of school. The version they chose looks good enough to pass as a dress shoe. They held up to a resole better than I ever thought they would. I also have a pair from a similar brand called Wilcox that is also made in Mexico. Slightly higher price point but you get some interesting features $30-50 more than a pair of Thursdays.
@@tubeman1983 Sorry about the way late reply. I prefer the Wilcox boots over the Thursdays. I got the Wilcox Kern model. While a little narrow for my wide foot the insole is removable and had a poron footbed underneath it. Compared to the Thursdays the Wilcox has slightly higher quality, thicker leather and more of it. Hope that helps.
I think that Thursday not too long ago released their “logger” boot, by the looks it also has a faux toe cap and not a true one, but I’ve been really curious as to what’s in that particular boot as I’ve heavily considered buying it. Here’s hoping for a video on that one 🤞
Do you wear a size 11? I'm considering selling mine. They are great, but not for the environment of work I'm in. They aren't the best for slip resistance on wet production floors. I wore them for approximately 2 months, 5 days a week.
I’ve thought about them but they seem too expensive for a Thursday boot. Plus the rubber on the heel looks super thin and I’m worried it would weigh through fast
I'd never heard of Thursday's before your videos and they look amazing! Would love to see a comparison between the men's and women's, like if there's any difference in construction/materials between the men's explorer and the women's explorer.
Not a fan of the lugged outsole on the Captain boots. I prefer the danite style soles on the originals. Great review! Still good boots at an affordable price.
As someone who loves these kinds of boots but my biggest fear is looking stylish but slipping all the time (especially in a wet country like Ireland), these designs are at top of mind for me.
Yeah I’m not sure why this wasn’t even mentioned. I appreciate the honesty of all the reviews I’ve seen before. I don’t want to start seeing favourable reviews just because of the sponsor
Rugged, refined and robbing gits. Reporting this company to the FTC for misleading tactics on their website. Claim to pay duties and then don’t. My boots haven’t arrived and they won’t respond via email. Purchase at your peril peeps
Can you cut the womens line of thursday boots? I was not quite sure what boot to buy my gf since she is not in to this sort of stuff so I bought her some thursdays, the combat and the downtown. Im really curios to see if the quality is the same as these captains. I think the womens combat would be a good candidate to be put under the knife.
I know you said it’s not a work boot but do you think you can wear these for 12 hour shifts that’s only 3 days a week where you’re just walking around all day and not really lifting anything or doing anything demanding?
Thursday boots are just so very narrow for my feet. I fit into a Timberland boot like a glove, but compared to a Timberland... Thursday boots are a full 2 cm narrower.
I got the Cadet style in tobacco a year ago to serve as a smart-casual walking boot - love that pair to bits as an introduction to Thursday boots, but I think my next pair will be one of these thicker sole styles, as I'm heavy on my heels and have almost worn through those thin Daynite-style soles in my first year :P (Or I mean, maybe I'll re-sole the ones I have with something thicker, who knows :P )
Earlier this year I spent a few months researching various boot companies trying to find a Chelsea boot that hit the perfect intersection between construction quality, cost, and style and ended up getting a pair of Thursday Duke Boots in black. Spent a few weeks with them in my cart weighing my options until I finally gave in and purchased them, and I've been super happy with them so far. Very comfortable and stylish, and the Goodyear welt has held up against puddles admirably. That said, I'd love to see you dissect them & other Chelsea boots to see how they compare. And also to selfishly validate my purchase so I can rest easy after shelling out $200 on boots.
Like Wes said, for the price you get a lot of great material and craftsmanship with Thursday. If you take care of the leather they will last for ever. If the sole gets worn out have a new one put on. You got a good boot for the price. I've seen worse made for more money. Don't worry about that part.
I have 4 pair of Thursday’s and I love them, they’re very comfortable and they look good as casual and a tiny bit dressed up. Overall im really happy with them and seeing what the look like cut in half is pretty cool
I ordered a pair of Thursday Boots due to all of the positive press they have been receiving online, & they just arrived today. They are beautiful boots, & they appear to be very well made. Unfortunately, they're not for me. I got them in an 11 Wide, & they are actually slipping at the heel, but too narrow at the front of my foot. It's also a shame that out of all of the RUclips videos I've seen, not a single one mentioned that the arched insole isn't removable. I actually have prescription orthotics I will not be able to put into the boot. They are certainly fine looking boots, I just wish they made wider sizes, & had removable insoles. Given those parameters, what manufacturer would you recommend whose line features wider widths than Thursday boots, with removable insoles, without breaking the bank? Thanks for your consistently great work.
As someone who works in the trades as a low voltage guy doing hi-fi audio and pre-wires I've been wearing mine mostly on sometimes off as a work shoe being that I have to be presentable for higher end customers and jobs and I've been totally satsified with mine. I have the lug sole ruff and tuff outer in tobaco and the amount that these have seen and still look good is shocking.
I got the Captain in Matte Black about 4 years ago. At the time, it was a ton of money to spend on a boot ($300 CAD after shipping and conversions)... but it was worth my investment. Look professional and casual at the same time. The matte finish gives it the casual look that most boots of the same kind do not have, which makes it easier for me to wear.
Can you cut their “Explorer” boot in half? I just bought them and am wondering if my purchase was worth it. They’re pretty expensive compared to other Thursday boots at $250 and would like to know why. My guess is that it is because they come with a Vibram sole and are 8 inches tall. But I’m really curious to see if I can really “Explore” and beat the hell out of them. Thanks.
I say it all the time, but I’m still impressed with Thursday. I wore my Captains for a month and beat them up and they’re only prettier. Happily in my rotation still
I have the faux Dainite Captains in both brown and black. I'd be more comfortable wearing them with a sport coat and slacks than I ever would trying to use them for real work.
@@PhunkyMonkieee They are more comfy than my captains. The outsoles have more cushion than normal and the boot has some good amount of space at the toes. They also have formed to my food very well. It's just the break in period was long for being a thursday.
I'm looking at getting a pair of Wolverine 1000 Mile boots and really want you to a review on it and chop it in half and see if they are worth the $400. I beg of you dude!!
Bruh, save your money and buy Grant Stone's. Take it from people who have been around and bought all this shit before you. WOlverine QC sometimes sucks and their construction isn't great.
Just got mine yesterday and wore them to work for the night. I must say, this boot was WAY more comfortable than the MITUSA Logger boot. The Logger was my first purchase from Thursday because I liked the style of it a lot more and I was not disappointed...BUT...The only issue I am having with it (Loggers) is that it rubs on the top of my foot right where the crease is by the toes, so each step is painful. Even with my foot in pain from the Loggers, the Captain was such a relief (plus I had to put on some mole skin). Instantly a more comfortable boot. I think the Loggers have a much thicker leather, so they will take a lot longer to break in. I will probably wear the Captains more often and the Loggers only when my feet feel like they can handle them. Both great boots and I regret nothing from either purchase. I will be buying more Captains in the future! So many LEATHER options! *update* - Logger boots are broken in and very comfy! They no longer rub on my foot skin causing sore spots. Just took a bit of time to shape to my foot I guess. These captains are also very comfy and look great. I made the mistake of putting a shoe cream on them, which darkened the leather some. I was unaware that the tobacco rugged and resilient leather behaves more like a sued leather and I will treat them as such in the future.
Thursdays are my day-to-day office boot for fall and winter. The price/value is nice, so I can buy a few pairs without breaking the bank. For me, they take a bit of breaking in. It's not going to be the longest lasting boot I have, but I didn't invest a small fortune into them, either.
I bought a pair, and unfortunately, despite really wanting to like them, I just don't find them comfortable at all. The sole is so tough, it feels like I'm walking in wooden clogs. I've broken them in by now, the leather is great, but the soles themselves aren't my cup of tea
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Weston,
Hey listen man, I'm concerned with your bandsaw practice and I'm telling you there is a better way.
You need a bandsaw sled. Can I make you one and send it to you? I'm thinking you need one with hold downs to stabilize the uppers and the nature of the sled will prevent the sole from dragging.
You'll have to do minimum set up when you receive it and I think 90% of that smoke will not be produced, the dragging and shifting during the cut will be eliminated and your cut quality will improve drastically.
I need some info.
What model is your saw and what blade are you using? Do you cut thru steel shanks with it? Did you set your bandsaw up properly before and after the blade broke in(they stretch enough to throw off alignment)?
Send me that info and I'll make you a sled. I'll even send video instructions.
Have a nice day.
Rich
Good and safe idea. I hope OP takes you up on your offer.
The only good RUclips commenter lmao
Too sweet
That’s really cool of you man
The sole isn't dragging enough to impede the process. A sled wouldn't do anything for the smoking. The smoking is going to happen unless he uses a blade with a coarser pitch and a larger gullet. It's not meant to cut rubber.
I love Thursday boots. Fashion over performance. Sleek, anti clown boots. Reasonable priced..
Well what some folks consider “ clown” boots are the reason I still have toes. Safety toe boots can and will save your foot
I think the very definition of a clown boot is a boot that pretends to be a boot but it's not.
Or you could look at it this way
A clown wears big boots to make people laugh
A cubicle worker wears boots for the same reason.
They're both pretending and both clowns 🤡🤡
@@mach5jeep do cubicle workers not leave their cubicles and go walk other places that require boots or
@@matthewcaughey8898 I don’t think you should be buying Thursday boots for work though. That’s not their purpose.
If you're talking about the sole being a platform they do have the Dynasty, reign and Ryder. Assuming you're talking about doc marten style platform as "clown boots"
I have that exact model with that leather since last end of winter and i wear it in rain, mud and working in the garden and even some snow and they are holding very Wells.
Oups i mean well
I just bought a pair and so far I really like them
I have bought a pair of made in USA Thursday boots. The upper leather is Horween natural waxed flesh, looks really nice. There are a few things that I would love to see in the boot though:
1) A better heel counter - The heel counter is really soft and has almost no structure, so it does not provide any heel support.
2) A thicker leather midsole - The midsole is pretty thin and it is glued to the outsole. So, there are no stiches connecting the welt, midsole and outsole (only the first two).
3) Better finishing - The boot came with a lot of loose-end threads that I had to burn to finish the boots. Also the midsole was rough in some parts, smooth in others. We are proud of made in USA, but the quality control here was not up to the acceptable standard.
I would pick the heel counter as the worst of this boot. I don't think the fake toe cap issue that was pointed in the video is that problematic, unless you use these boots as work boots.
I still kept the boots, as I am testing this brand for comparison with Grant Stone, Nicks, Whites, Viberg, Junkard and Tahura. Not that excited.
I own 3 pairs of Thursday boots they’re amazing boots
seriously thinking about buying the president boot, these boots are stunning, plan on using it for a styled long coat fit
I've had these boots for > 1 year after completely destroying my old Redwing Black Smiths from 2015. The took way longer than the Redwings to break-in, and not nearly as comfortable. Now, I just use them as casual motorcycle boots, because walking > 1 mile just isn't worth it without feeling it in the soles. Don't think I'd buy Thursday again - the extra money is worth it to get Redwings.
Ah man I’ve been waiting for this!!! Thank you for the great review!
I would love to see you cut open the Thursday’s combat boots. Possible future video idea ?
Great video once again, Thursday always seems to come through with quality and I really dig their look. Might be a shot in the dark, but I was gonna ask if you've seen SM wholesale's reproduction of US Navy WWII Boondockers? They look sick and gave pretty good details about their specs and production. They make a lot of the military gear for Hollywood
I was looking at their two buckle combat boots. I would definitely love to know how quality they are!
I enjoyed this review. My take away. Thursday is a cosmetic boot for $200, that looks like a more expensive boot, but a $200 boot.
Personally, had a negative experience with Thursday boots customer service. Since Thursday boots are direct to consumer, I found the company failed in this aspect and deleted my fair, but negative reviews on their site. Beyond quality, difficult to non-existent recourse is a risk worth considering before purchasing Thursday boots.
Nice video on what seems to be a beautiful boot!
Off-topic question caused by your comparisons to other shoes. It looked like the redwing iron ranger in copper rough and tough for a few seconds. It seemed to have become quite shiny and "coppery", do you remember which conditioner you have used to achieve that? :)
Just spent a week in this exact boot, wish toe box was a tiny bit wider.
I have those Captain boots but I don’t wear them. The reason is simply that they are too narrow. I have Nicks Robert and Builder Pro in 9.5 E, my Captains are 10.5 D and my pinky toe is squashed. I will try to bring those to a cobbler for stretching and will see. Other than that, it’s a good boot for the price but the insole is quite hard.
I've got a pair of the Loggers from Thursday, and it took a while to break them in. But eventually I did, and they're comfortable enough to put miles in them on pavement. Before that though, I'd only walk about a mile at a time before they painfully pinched my pinky toe on one foot, and my big toe on the other.
So my advice is that if you like the look but don't find them comfortable, keep walking in them a bit at a time to break them in. I was disappointed, since one of the things that people tout about Thursdays is their minimal break-in period. But it eventually worked out.
Do the explorers!
Awesome!! I've always been curious about their explorer lineup. Would you be willing to cut those in half sometime?
These look like some ww1 boots. I dig 'em!
So what boots do you recommend? Especially in winter conditions
I have same leather shoes, but they have synthetic grid on the inside and I hate it, can I do anything about it myself?
My left boot is so narrow but right one feels fine what can i do
Dumb question but can you still easily resole it with it glued on like that?
Thanks for this great review. I'm not a fan of Thursday at all. Sent mine back the day I received them. Nice looking. Nice leather. Comfortable. Sloppily sewn together. Lots of glue slopped on the outside. This is not a work boot. It is sold for it's looks. Therefore they should build it to look good, not sloppy. Quality control seems to be non-existant. I prefer to spend a little more and get everything Thursday offers plus great quality.
Did you receive a replacement and work with Thursday to actually be satisfied? I'm not saying you're lying, but I've never had a problem with all the pairs I've bought from them. The quality is exceptional, not a single loose thread or glue anywhere to be seen.
@HORIZONS No, I'm not lying. I took 2 photos of the worst defects and sent them to Thursday when I applied for the refund. They require 2 photos. I can't post photos here. I'm happy for you that you are satisfied with your boots. My left boot had a vertical seam up the heel that started to spiral when compared to the right boot. It was off by nearly an inch at the top. Thursday refunded my money as soon as they got the returned boots. They didn't offer a replacement, and I didn't ask. But that has zero to do with the quality of the boots I received. If that rubs your fanboy attitude the wrong way, I'm sorry. I stand by my original post, which is my opinion and not subject to change regardless of how much you don't like it.
What boot is featured on the right at the 6:00 mark ???
listen man, really, it´s time to finally do a Trickers Cut in Half...
I Love my Thursday Vanguard boots, with the low profile lugs and sole. Can’t stand the look or practicality of having those super chunky lugs on a Casual boot. Step in a pile of dog poop with those, and leave your report on my desk for the morning … 🤷🏻♂️
Truman Boots Company please!!!
I bought a pair if their Arizona Adobe rugged boots but with the regular Thursday sole about 2 years ago and they're holding up great. Now when I first received them I noticed that there was a bit of separation from the outsole and midsole (which has only gotten slightly worse over 2 years). I contacted Thursday and they told me to keep them and do what I wish with them and they're still going to send me a brand new pair. Awesome. I'm still wearing the first pair I bought and have a brand new pair in my closet to pull out once these are roached.
I had the same problem with my Presidents rugged boots. I just superglued them and they are fine for 5 months now. This is a common problem with Thursdays as i've heard.....
Great to see a company stand behind both the product and customer.
Hey just want to give you a suggestion. I would start wearing/breaking in the new pair over time by rotating it in. That will let the glue/sole/leather break in gradually. If you pull a brand new boot out after 5 years and it’s just been sitting, the glue is hardening up more and becoming less flexible…so more likely to have sole/separation issues.
It’s also good for your main pair to give it days off to let the moisture/sweat dry out from inside. I try to rotate boots/shoes everyday as it spreads the wear out and breaks them all in gradually. I think there’s also benefits to your feet not walking in the same shoe/sole every single day.
Anyway it’s your life and your boots just offering some advice.
Wow! The fact that they are going to send you a free pair is a sign of top tier customer service.
I have just ordered the Arizona Adobe Captains as my first pair of Thursday boots and hope they don't disappoint.
@@Feemy I love my Arizona adobe captains. I’ve had them since April and they’ve been great since I broke them in.
For what they are designed for (a casual daily wear, but not heavy use boot), they are really nice for the price they charge. If you need an actual work boot, there are certainly better choices in not too much more expensive boots or you could just get a pair of Nick's.
That's precisely what I've done. While I'm a security guard, I work in an office environment so really don't need a hard use tactical boot but I do like the Nick's tactical line.
Probably the most objective assessment I've read about these boots.
I really wanted to see the shank of this boot, as well as to see what the counter was made of. Thought it was a little weird how these details were skipped on a sponsored video.
He said they were steel shank, than when he cut it he never mentions the shank!
Looks like the perfect winter commuter boot. As a Thursday boot owner, I would recommend hiking and working in them. They are tougher than they look and the wear and tear just ads to the character of the boot.
Idk, I wore them in muddy fields a few times, washed them right after and they definitely took a turn for the worst. These are not durable imho.
@@Ives1776 that's because you didn't take care of them properly. You either washed the oils out of the leather, and/or you didn't give the leather the oil it needed. It's leather. Oiled chrome tanned leather is super durable, especially in wet environments if it's taken care of.
@@littlejackalo5326 Incorrect. Yes, I was treating them harshly but I was also deep cleaning and oiling them every month while also making sure they didn't have dirt/salt/anything leftover on them for more than a day. And they still wore out too fast imho for the price.
@@Ives1776obviously i can’t say what was going on with your boots, but a deep clean and condition every month could lead to drying, or over conditioning depending on how you clean. my boots are oil tanned leather and i live in a lot of snow and slush, with a lot of road salt mixed in. i clean and condition my boots right before winter, then again after winter is over. just taking a damp cloth and wiping the salt and grime off when im inside for the day has been sufficient for mine.
I worked a labor intensive job in these for about a year and they did well. The sole started to separate after a day where I absolutely thrashed them but it didn't continue to sperate after that day. I was impressed with these. Still have plenty of tread too
Love these Thursday reviews! I would love it if the next one was of one of their women's boots (especially a high heel like the Rebel)
Would be so interesting to see what is in the heel of the Rebel, if it has voids like this one does.
I have these boots in the same color and got super excited when I saw my exact model was being reviewed. And I have to say I agree with the video, these are great for traveling because they can do a little of everything and they're comfortable. These were never meant to be work boots.
Could you please review a pair of urban shepherd boots?
They are designed, based and made in Portugal, cost $225 in the Us and 145-200 euros in europe, goodyear welt, leather midsole and insole with cork in between and some interesting rugged boot designs. i have been eyeing these for a while but I'd love to see what's inside because i believe they really punch above their weight. I woiuld love to see how they stack up against some Red wings.
I'd love this. Especially the Backroad model, as they are advertised with having a leather midsole but the photos in the website seem to show a black rubber midsole.
@@galou0090 Yes the Backroad also really cought my attention as it is the cheapest option here in europe at only 145 euros, but also it has a rubber sole made out of used truck tyres made by a local company that, according to a review, is very hard wearing. It does seem as though that is only the outsole though, I'm sure the midsole is leather (it looks like the ouside edge of the leather midsole has been dyed black to match the outsole? you can see two layers in the black sole). Besides this one I also quite like the Country model, a cap toe boot with a leather midsole and heel stack and with a Vibram 2332 halfsole
@@ddewaard3265 oh, that would be an awesome video. If anything I may have to pick up a pair.
I own a pair of Urban Shepherds and I love them. There were some reviews a few months back on the Devon Reviewer channel that are worth checking out if you haven't seen them.
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@@ddewaard3265 if that's the case, then that model is a no brainer to purchase. I'd prefer the midsole not to be dyed black, as I like the natural colour. I'd also prefer the Vibram sole but when the sole wears down I can always resole them with it. Thanks for the tip!
Did I miss the shank? Didn't see it!
You went into this boot knowing exactly what is was made for, thank you! I see some people knocking Thursdays because they aren’t as durable or well made as other brands but that’s the thing…Thursday has never pretended to be something it’s not. Great looks, real leather, at an affordable price and that’s why I love them.
Their pretty decent boots but their not excatly that cheap... Their around the same as most good name work boots... U can get Redwings or Carolinas or anything else for 250 or under just like these.... Their all kinda in the same bracket until u get to super premium like whites or Nick's....
I think if these were around 150 and not 199-250 they would be a better bargain but u are right in the fact their not going for the same crowd these are more urban explorer fashionable boots
I can't knock them and I do like the look and style I just think they would go even farther and possibly make people switch over from other brands if they were slightly cheaper but I know Thats hard to do with the materials they use
@eventydefallacy8464 I buy them because I have to dress semi professionally with a shirt tucked in and such. Since I'm on my feet all day, I was burning through leather dress shoes every other month and when you have size 16 feet, it' gets hard to shop for and expensive. Because of Rose Anvil, I discovered Thursday Boots and they tend to last me six or seven months. I average between 12,000 and 20,000 steps a day. Needless to say, I'm impressed with their durability and comfort. I really want a pair of Iron Rangers too but Red Wing doesn't make them in big boy sizes😔 😢😢😢😢
@@targetapsthe shoe or the sole last you 6-7 months ?
@daebruh2034 Soles and exterior are still good. I tend to destroy the interior of the boot and shoes. That's the only downside. The insoles are foam with a fiber board base. He actually mentions it in a couple of his tear downs. For the price, they are still phenomenal.
Thank you for disecting my exact boots! I love the lack of a break in period! Walked 3 miles on city cement sidewalks the first time I wore them without any blisters or pain. During the last major weather event I became rather disappointed with the Goodyear whelt. Put my foot into about 3 inches of water and immediately felt water seeping into the seam. As you state, these are casual (lifestyle one could say) boots better suited to pounding the urban and suburban environments than a job site. Good value shoes overall.
Most likely the water didn’t enter via the welt. The tongue appears not to be gusseted, which means the tongue would have enough side leather to sew onto the sides of the boot several eyelets toward the top of the boot.
These boots ain’t even close to waterproof, they are barley boots, they are akin to Dr Martens. If that’s ur thing, cool but they are for goin to church or dinner wit ur woman
@@NoNameNo.5 Yep!
The boots are not made waterproof, They can only be water resistant, It is a wrong leather, The proper leather would be more expensive. Boots can be made waterproof but it takes knowledge. and more labor. The good year welt is not the best construction. There is a better method that would be lot better. You are right because they are made fast and cheap to satisfy the the importer for the price point@@NoNameNo.5
Came through the welt as the water didn’t get to the tongue. Just the toe got dipped in and it was a slow seep.
Really like a majority of your content but all of your Thursday videos are sponsored and you seem to review them with kid gloves, same with the sponsored Origin video.
I'd love to see you review and cut in half Thursday's Vanguard boots! They're supposed to be more rugged and resilient and I'd love to know what the difference is between them and their regular Captain boots.
I have both, the Captains, I can wear with jeans and are more casual, especially if you aren't a sneaker guy. My Vanguards are more for special occasions. Plus if you want a work boot you go elsewhere, not Thursday. I own Redwing, and Merells, that do this for me. Depending on the job.
Basically FOR work and AFTER work(actual work, dirty work etc)
@@alexsherel3344 well, if you work in an office, Thursday boots are perfect, especially during winter cold months. But I get what you mean about ‘work boots’ for non office jobs
@@ordinaryopinion-1 the way I was raised, you got laughed at if you called office wear boots "work boots" 🤣
If it don't look at it and can't tell if got a steel/'safety' toe ( because we ALL know those) they AINT 'work' boots. I have a few of both. I call my Red Wings WORK boots but not my Captains or Vanguards. 1 more casual, 1 more dressy cause it can be shined up real nice.
@@alexsherel3344 well I work in an office, and I wear boots to work, making them work boots😄
@@alexsherel3344any comment on the fit of the Vanguard vs. the Captain? I’m looking at the Vanguard and I currently own the Captain.
They're great for what they are. I mean seriously guys, they're obviously a great urban, office work, take your significant other out to dinner type boot.
Yes, good value for casual city use, and they look nice. I use these every other day, and stick with my Grant Stone's when I wanna get spiffy.
Another great review. The Thursday last isn't great for me, but their products have been a great influence in the market. This one seems to address the heel counter weakness. I appreciate your knowledgeable and fair analysis.
These boots are absolutely killer. I'm a railroad supervisor, the role is rather unique with me spending half of my time in the field and half my time in the office. I got this exact pair with my company boot allowance to give them a shot out on the railroad, so far they have been perfect. They look nice when I have to attend meetings and do the usual admin office stuff, but they handle walking around in ballast, uneven terrain, hills, hard pavement/cement, shop environment shockingly well. It's nice to have some boots that can do two things at once without sacrificing too much. We'll see how they last until next year when my boot allowance is granted again, I'm sure they'll meet my expectations though
They're not steel toe
@@pollutedcrimsonI missed the part where anybody made that claim.
A boot allowance should be written into the US Constitution.
@@pollutedcrimson Steel toe is not required for ops personnel
9 Months later, boots are still perfect. I've put many miles on them, just about ready to replace the soles. New boot allowance is here so I'll definitely pick up another pair and they'll be my new work daily's. Super comfortable, very supportive, breathable, good looking, everything I want in a boot 👍
Would love to see a comparison between Thursday's men chelseas vs women chelseas! The chelseas for men are Goodyear welted, whereas for the women's equivilent, they are cemented. Would love to hear your take on it.
My first pair of welted footwear was a pair of Thursday Captains that my parents sent me after I landed my first real job out of school. The version they chose looks good enough to pass as a dress shoe. They held up to a resole better than I ever thought they would.
I also have a pair from a similar brand called Wilcox that is also made in Mexico. Slightly higher price point but you get some interesting features $30-50 more than a pair of Thursdays.
Which boots do you prefer, the Thursday´s or the Wilcox´s? Are the Wilcox´s better quality? Cheers :)
@@tubeman1983 Sorry about the way late reply. I prefer the Wilcox boots over the Thursdays. I got the Wilcox Kern model. While a little narrow for my wide foot the insole is removable and had a poron footbed underneath it. Compared to the Thursdays the Wilcox has slightly higher quality, thicker leather and more of it. Hope that helps.
@@Lmolina90 Good info. Still looking at Thursdays due to the price. However the " more leather is very compelling.
I think that Thursday not too long ago released their “logger” boot, by the looks it also has a faux toe cap and not a true one, but I’ve been really curious as to what’s in that particular boot as I’ve heavily considered buying it. Here’s hoping for a video on that one 🤞
Second this
Do you wear a size 11? I'm considering selling mine. They are great, but not for the environment of work I'm in. They aren't the best for slip resistance on wet production floors. I wore them for approximately 2 months, 5 days a week.
I’ve thought about them but they seem too expensive for a Thursday boot. Plus the rubber on the heel looks super thin and I’m worried it would weigh through fast
I have a 9.5 that doesn't fit me too well. My feet are really wide. I'd be happy to sell it to you at a discount.
I think Boot Spy did a review of the boots you’re talking about!
Are we getting reviews on their “Made in USA” lineup? Would love to see one on their “Logger” boot!
I'd like to see this as well. I'd like to know how the American made boot differs from the Mexican made ones.
Buy Red Wings Iron Ranges or there Blacksmith boot so much better
@@theredamigo5011 For only work purposes yes, for cool casual style no!
I'd never heard of Thursday's before your videos and they look amazing! Would love to see a comparison between the men's and women's, like if there's any difference in construction/materials between the men's explorer and the women's explorer.
Nice Review thanks. I would like to see Allen Edmonds, Alden, Rancourt, Gokey, Russell , etc.
I would like to see a review more on Aldo
Not a fan of the lugged outsole on the Captain boots. I prefer the danite style soles on the originals. Great review! Still good boots at an affordable price.
As someone who loves these kinds of boots but my biggest fear is looking stylish but slipping all the time (especially in a wet country like Ireland), these designs are at top of mind for me.
You mentioned a shank at the beginning but I didn't see one. Maybe I missed it?
Yeah I’m not sure why this wasn’t even mentioned. I appreciate the honesty of all the reviews I’ve seen before. I don’t want to start seeing favourable reviews just because of the sponsor
I'm not a fan of the boot but I did see the metal shank. It;s in the left side of the cross section. Probably had to cut around it.
Rugged, refined and robbing gits. Reporting this company to the FTC for misleading tactics on their website. Claim to pay duties and then don’t. My boots haven’t arrived and they won’t respond via email. Purchase at your peril peeps
Can you cut the womens line of thursday boots? I was not quite sure what boot to buy my gf since she is not in to this sort of stuff so I bought her some thursdays, the combat and the downtown. Im really curios to see if the quality is the same as these captains. I think the womens combat would be a good candidate to be put under the knife.
i brought these boots from the New York Store, worth the visit if you in New York
I know you said it’s not a work boot but do you think you can wear these for 12 hour shifts that’s only 3 days a week where you’re just walking around all day and not really lifting anything or doing anything demanding?
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Thursday boots are just so very narrow for my feet. I fit into a Timberland boot like a glove, but compared to a Timberland... Thursday boots are a full 2 cm narrower.
I got the Cadet style in tobacco a year ago to serve as a smart-casual walking boot - love that pair to bits as an introduction to Thursday boots, but I think my next pair will be one of these thicker sole styles, as I'm heavy on my heels and have almost worn through those thin Daynite-style soles in my first year :P (Or I mean, maybe I'll re-sole the ones I have with something thicker, who knows :P )
Dainite
Please review Helm’s or Oakstreet’s boots!
Earlier this year I spent a few months researching various boot companies trying to find a Chelsea boot that hit the perfect intersection between construction quality, cost, and style and ended up getting a pair of Thursday Duke Boots in black. Spent a few weeks with them in my cart weighing my options until I finally gave in and purchased them, and I've been super happy with them so far. Very comfortable and stylish, and the Goodyear welt has held up against puddles admirably.
That said, I'd love to see you dissect them & other Chelsea boots to see how they compare. And also to selfishly validate my purchase so I can rest easy after shelling out $200 on boots.
Like Wes said, for the price you get a lot of great material and craftsmanship with Thursday. If you take care of the leather they will last for ever. If the sole gets worn out have a new one put on. You got a good boot for the price. I've seen worse made for more money. Don't worry about that part.
Been looking at these wonder how they will be when cut up
He just open them up
You need to do a comparison with their MADE IN THE USA COLLECTION and see what the unseen difference is PLEASE!
Absolutely
I have 4 pair of Thursday’s and I love them, they’re very comfortable and they look good as casual and a tiny bit dressed up. Overall im really happy with them and seeing what the look like cut in half is pretty cool
I ordered a pair of Thursday Boots due to all of the positive press they have been receiving online, & they just arrived today. They are beautiful boots, & they appear to be very well made. Unfortunately, they're not for me. I got them in an 11 Wide, & they are actually slipping at the heel, but too narrow at the front of my foot. It's also a shame that out of all of the RUclips videos I've seen, not a single one mentioned that the arched insole isn't removable. I actually have prescription orthotics I will not be able to put into the boot. They are certainly fine looking boots, I just wish they made wider sizes, & had removable insoles. Given those parameters, what manufacturer would you recommend whose line features wider widths than Thursday boots, with removable insoles, without breaking the bank?
Thanks for your consistently great work.
Red wings I think have removable insoles
I just ordered a pair.. these will be my first "boot" other than some hiking boots I have had in the past.. Thanks for your review and honest opinion.
Am i the only one felt hurt when its cut in middle ?😂😅
As someone who works in the trades as a low voltage guy doing hi-fi audio and pre-wires I've been wearing mine mostly on sometimes off as a work shoe being that I have to be presentable for higher end customers and jobs and I've been totally satsified with mine. I have the lug sole ruff and tuff outer in tobaco and the amount that these have seen and still look good is shocking.
Please take a look at Thursday's Made in America Line!
I got the Captain in Matte Black about 4 years ago. At the time, it was a ton of money to spend on a boot ($300 CAD after shipping and conversions)... but it was worth my investment. Look professional and casual at the same time. The matte finish gives it the casual look that most boots of the same kind do not have, which makes it easier for me to wear.
I would love it if you would cover women's boots! There's so little info out there for ladies who want high quality footwear.
I have two pairs of Thursday’s boots and I love them!
Can you cut their “Explorer” boot in half? I just bought them and am wondering if my purchase was worth it. They’re pretty expensive compared to other Thursday boots at $250 and would like to know why. My guess is that it is because they come with a Vibram sole and are 8 inches tall. But I’m really curious to see if I can really “Explore” and beat the hell out of them. Thanks.
Do they have a warranty just do it anyways
The outsole is glued, not my cup of tea, and all over cheap materials!!!
I say it all the time, but I’m still impressed with Thursday. I wore my Captains for a month and beat them up and they’re only prettier. Happily in my rotation still
These kinda fire best looking ones I’ve seen so far.
Hey, I was curious if you could cut a womans Iron Ranger as compared to a mens? I'm curious if there's much difference there.
Toaster: *Omae wa mou Shindeiru*
Stridewise: *Nani*
I have the faux Dainite Captains in both brown and black. I'd be more comfortable wearing them with a sport coat and slacks than I ever would trying to use them for real work.
I have the Thursday present boot, I love the boots and would 100% recommend
Random idea: I wonder what a rubber heel with voids filled with cork would be like
i got them as my first pair of thursdays, i was surprised how comfortable they were out the box.
So It's a boot that can't be used as a boot and has fake cap toe. Interesting
Is there no shank? You didn’t mention anything about it
The price and functionality scope of this boot is very well coordinated. They have better strategist than netflix 👍
Thank you for everything! Would be great to see a cut in half of the Thursday Commander as well! Thank you!
'Commanders' are $250 and I'm curious If the extra $50 for the Commanders offer better construction compared to the captions for example?
Currently 2 weeks in with commanders and they were harder to break it ( still needs time) but I think the insole is leather instead of the poron foam
@@maxd.m1183 how are they now? I was thinking about getting these for my security job for causal patrol.
@@PhunkyMonkieee They are more comfy than my captains. The outsoles have more cushion than normal and the boot has some good amount of space at the toes. They also have formed to my food very well. It's just the break in period was long for being a thursday.
Can you do the Thursday Legend Chelsea Boot
Can you cut in half a pair of Alden boots?
I'm looking at getting a pair of Wolverine 1000 Mile boots and really want you to a review on it and chop it in half and see if they are worth the $400. I beg of you dude!!
Never try to pay full price for wolverine 1000 miles. Most of the time they go on sale and you can get them around $250-$280.
Bruh, save your money and buy Grant Stone's. Take it from people who have been around and bought all this shit before you. WOlverine QC sometimes sucks and their construction isn't great.
@@ibbjos08 Any Recommendations for something with a V100 Vibram sole 300?
@@bradmondrush4501 check out the Red WIng Roughneck in Briar Oil Slick or Copper Rough and TOugh.
You should compare it to the vanguard
Just got mine yesterday and wore them to work for the night. I must say, this boot was WAY more comfortable than the MITUSA Logger boot. The Logger was my first purchase from Thursday because I liked the style of it a lot more and I was not disappointed...BUT...The only issue I am having with it (Loggers) is that it rubs on the top of my foot right where the crease is by the toes, so each step is painful. Even with my foot in pain from the Loggers, the Captain was such a relief (plus I had to put on some mole skin). Instantly a more comfortable boot. I think the Loggers have a much thicker leather, so they will take a lot longer to break in. I will probably wear the Captains more often and the Loggers only when my feet feel like they can handle them. Both great boots and I regret nothing from either purchase. I will be buying more Captains in the future! So many LEATHER options!
*update* - Logger boots are broken in and very comfy! They no longer rub on my foot skin causing sore spots. Just took a bit of time to shape to my foot I guess. These captains are also very comfy and look great. I made the mistake of putting a shoe cream on them, which darkened the leather some. I was unaware that the tobacco rugged and resilient leather behaves more like a sued leather and I will treat them as such in the future.
Quick question! Do the size run big on this model??
@@sunvegeta a lot of people suggest to go down a size. I didn't and it feels good. I feel like sizing down would not be good for my toes. 😆
Can you compare the Wolverine BLVD boot to this one. They seem to be evenly matched
Thursdays are my day-to-day office boot for fall and winter. The price/value is nice, so I can buy a few pairs without breaking the bank. For me, they take a bit of breaking in. It's not going to be the longest lasting boot I have, but I didn't invest a small fortune into them, either.
Are the ones made in America made different?
I just got a pair of Thursday captains a couple weeks ago. Mine have plain toes and "Dainite" soles, but I like 'em a lot.
I bought a pair, and unfortunately, despite really wanting to like them, I just don't find them comfortable at all. The sole is so tough, it feels like I'm walking in wooden clogs. I've broken them in by now, the leather is great, but the soles themselves aren't my cup of tea
Which pair exactly
@@AMogus-jr6qk the Captains with the stock soles (Dainite style soles)
Another great review! Would be nice to see some hiking boots (Salomon, Merrell, Columbia, Keen, Vasques)
They make good boots for the money.
I wouldn't say rugged or refined, I'd say dorky
They look cheap.
I've worn the storm king 5 days a week, 10 hours a day, in all elements, at work, since May. Just now breaking down. Resoling.