Same here and even non country people here in bend wear them. I have two pairs of the high top Romeo’s and I hardly wear any of my other shoes nowadays they’re so comfortable.
I grew up in the PNW, and had a few pairs of Romeo's. At my school you weren't a "hick" unless you owned at least one pair, many of my friends even had dress Romeo's and work Romeo's. I remember buying my first pair and thinking "I'm in the club now"!
Born and raised in NW Oregon and every small logging town has 100's of romeos walking around. These are our square toes. You nailed the history, I worked timber for several years and instead of wearing caulks too and from the crummy, you slip your romeos on instead. After I joined the military and moved around the world, I could pick out anyone from the NW if they were wearing romeos. We could almost have an immediate connection lol.
I live in the PNW and used to wear these when I worked in the field. They were great going in/out of shops, work sites, logging areas etc. and are very comfortable. The leather held up, and the soles were great in oily/greasy shops.
just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and ive been glued to it! also ordered some false tongues for my boots from you guys and had an amazing customer service experience! Thanks for everything and keep up the awesome work!
This video plus someone's comment below convinced me to buy a pair of these shoes for my work! I do a LOT of walking for my job and I've blown through so many pairs of shoes, mostly at the heel thanks to shoes with no dedicated heel counter. I'll receive them next week and hope to sing their praises in the comments again and one their site. Thank you so much Rose Anvil team + Weston the legend for all the hard work and information. You guys have truly changed the way I see footwear.
I'm on my second pair of the 6" version. They're affordable and comfortable. They fill the void between sneakers and muck/work/hiking boots. Boot like, quick and easy, look decent. Can do easy work and moderately poor weather. 'Jack of all trades but master of none' type boot.
I’ve been wearing these for years and absolutely love them!!! Guys logging now days who aren’t in a piece of equipment wear corks, which work great for traction but you wouldn’t want to wear them home. After lugging those heavy corks around all day the romeo feels so good! These Georgia boots are well worth the price! Thanks for the great video!!
I have used Romeo style boots for years. I was a general manager in the restaurant business for over a decade. Romeos were perfect for me. Light, easy on easy off. Yet built like a boot! Full grain leather. Leather counter cover. Got about a year maybe year and a half out of each pair. For the restaurant business that's a long time! It's a hard business on shoes.
@@channelchannelchannelchannel For me it was the Carhartt Romeo. They no longer offer the version I liked. I've seen recent videos of Carhartt quality of course. These were full grain leather upper. Leather heel counter. I have owed two pair of them. And they still hold up good to this day. Although now one pair is my painting shoes lol.
@@jasoncastle5537 looks reasonably priced on most third-party sites. I havn't seen anyone do a review on the wesco romeo boots or any others yet though
Born and raised in Central Oregon. My stepdad, who just retired a couple years ago, worked in the sawmills his whole life, around 45yrs. He wears these religiously, just like you said, outside of work.
Yes!! Finally some Georgia Boots! I've been asking for these cut in half for awhile. I own a pair of the Romeo wedge boots and I used to wear them to the office. Since I work from home now, they get used rarely around the yard, but they were a "dressier" boot for me. I learned about Georgia Boots from a friend who I went to boot camp with back in the early 2000's, he was from Georgia and loved them.
I'm definitely picking up a pair of these boots after watching this video. Thank you for these videos! Helping us make informed decisions with our hard earned $$$
Thank you! I've been waiting for this video for a while now. A PNW native, a couple years ago I picked up a pair of the revamped version at my local whistle workwear, and I've always wondered how they were actually constructed. I do a lot of painting, drywall repair and baseboard work and these have been almost perfect for the light daily work I do. The leather has held up through the rain, daily dust, and paint splatter. I've had these going on 2 years and have only now cleaned and treated the leather with no cracking at all. The rubber around the outside has finally stared to peel and pull away from the stitching but I'm impressed with how well the upper has held up. The soles, as the video points out however, are the obvious down side of these boots and I'd love for them to make a high quality version so I don't have to contantly change out my insoles.
I'm in the PNW and have multiple pair of these boots. I like to slip them on after work and use them in the garage or yard work because they are comfy and easy to take on and off.
I used to work on a fishing boat in Alaska, and my boss got us all the Romeo highs. Loved em! I wore them for 12 hour shifts, and did some light jogging in them. They would hold up in a fishmeal plant, for at least a solid year. Now I have the Georgia AMP LT 6” wedge in steel toe. Those are even more comfortable. I’d love to see a pair of those taken to the saw so I can see the materials. Great channel!
I'm a PNW native. I wear my Romeos to and from hunting/fishing and around camp when camping. I wore Chippewa Romeos forever until my last pair fell apart and couldn't get them anymore. Thanks for the videos.
I had a pair of the 6” steel toe work boots years ago and they were fantastic. Currently own a pair of the 8” steel toe loggers and my only real complaint is the plastic Goodyear welt that’s starting to crack. Leather, stitching, lining, and outsole are holding up nicely. Great value
Im a forester in the PNW. Born and raised. These are as you've described a casual alternative to a more heavy boot. Ive had many pairs of Georgia Romeos. With logging being much more mechanized these are popular as ever.
Great Video. I used to buy Georgia Romeo Boots in the 1990's. Back then made in USA. They were very soft on your feet. Easy to put on and off. When I did light construction I would wear them. I think I will try one of their new models.
I don’t have the Romeo but I have the Georgia giants (lace up style of these) and I absolutely love them…I’m a machinist and stand on concrete all day and they are great on “my” feet!!
I'm an Electrical Engineer for Alabama Power, and I use the electrical hazard version of these exact boots. They're very easy to slip on and off so I can wear dress shoes in the office and these in the field. I used to use Twisted X laceups, but the constant tying and untying got absurdly annoying. Normal Electrical hazard work boots are also super thick, so it's like you're wearing platform shoes, whereas these still feel like normal shoe height. There are complaints about this boot wrinkling weird because of the construction and I definitely agree, but it's easy to look past. Unless these start falling apart really bad, they're gonna be my go to boot for a while.
I have a bunch of romeos, and love them. I do construction and wear them almost year around. They're comfortable, water proof, grippy, and last pretty long. I think i got a bout 2 years out of my works pair before the sole started to wear out. If I got them resoled I could probably get another year+ out of them. Plus I've only paid 60-80 for mine, so hard to beat what you get for that. So far these have been my favorite all rounders. Seems like all the other stuff I've tried always had some failing, These just keep plugging away.
I've not had this style as a work boot/shoe (though now on my wish list!), but the "Chelsea" height in dressier finishes for office wear & have seen images of them in Victorian era images & exhibits... Makes sense the style has been popular & adapted to suit workers of all types!
I have had 2 pairs of these Romeos (black and soggy brown) and 2 pairs of the 'revamped' Romeos. I first saw them in high school in Utah on the feet of the cowboy clique. I loved the style and wear them casually, to my driving job, out in the wilds, and the soggy brown ones have even made it to church! I love these boots and have too many of them! I've only thrown away the first pair I got and they lasted 5 years of heavy use!
Interesting boot, would be a great second pair as a quick slip on. Boot suggestions: could we get a series/comparison of zero drop boots(a zero drop pair of these would be amazing!)? Especially including the Belleville Mini-Mil military boots, I'm really interested in those. Lems of course, Birkenstock, Altra, Xero, Sorel, Vibram, even Caterpillar has a zero drop, the 'Brode'(more of a steel toe work shoe, but deliberately zero drop none the less). That would very much be appreciated!
I also live in the PNW. Definitely nice to take the work boots off and put these on for the commute home. Also keep an old pair in the house by the door to slip on, in case I need to run outside for something (fairly rural area so there’s grass, gravel, rain etc). Nice for yard work and chores too.
When I moved to the PNW from CA, everyone I saw wore these. I got a pair of the taller ones. Lasted for almost 3 years of serious beating in wet weather doing yard work, walking the dogs, being in the forest, etc. I exclusivly wear these if there is any chance of rain. They are kind of hot if the temperature is over 50 degrees. Finally wore through the interior lining on the heel and replaced them this week. On the fit, get the same size you would in a heritage boot. You will need a shoe horn to get them on the first time and they are super tight. But they loosen up significantly over their life and you'll regret going smaller. Break in for me is about two 3 hour wear sessions. The best bang for buck waterproof boot you can get in my mind.
I've gone through 2 pairs myself, good to wear for about a year and a half or so. I used to do HVAC work and headin in and out of customer's homes constantly made it really convenient to just slip on and slip off before/after we would tarp a path down, finish invoices, etc. plus allowed for more ankle mobility when down in a crawlspace or up in an attic
I've been waffling on what to wear _as_ a slip on slip off for working in/around clients homes, and this sold me on it. Though I'm going for the "high romeo" mentioned.
I don't have these but I have had a couple of pairs of Georgia boots over the years. They're actually solid quality and hold well up to real work. Better than you might expect for the price.
I wear a steel -toed pair of these in my welding shop. These are cushion-y enough to be on a concrete floor all day, no laces to burn up from falling sparks, thick enough to resist abrasion, and they come off easy when I get home after work. The only drawback is the height. I really with the taller version (Chelsey boot??) had the runner bumper along the edge.
I have a pair of the light brown Georgia boot Romeo’s, I paid about $10 more for the revamp model and they have been fantastic. The leather broke in quickly and has been more stain and scuff resistant than the standard model I had previously and the Amp insoles are night and day more comfortable. That said I have had to replace the insoles a couple times, they wear through around the ball of my foot after about 8 months. I’ve had the boots for 2 years now and they are holding up better than boots costing twice as much. The standard model I had a few years ago developed a hole where the rubber strip around the base of the upper pulled away where the toe crease is and it felt like the midsole had some delaminating, those were $45 boots as I recall, I was hesitant to pay double the price, but it seems like the manufacturing and materials have improved with the price.
Awesome vid! Hadn't heard of Romeo boots. Rose Anvil, you should check out dbrands new leather skins for phones and other electronics. They claim they're made of full grain leather, but I'd love to see a review of one of these. Keep up the great work!
I was in marketing for a Utility. I would go from CEO/board room to construction sites. I kept the Romeo in the car and switch from dress shoe to the boot. Quick change out, water proof and steel toe. Easy to clean, comfort, and safety. A pair would last me for a long time
as a resident of the PWN, I wear my Goergia romeos for almost everything that requires a quick in and out of the house. Comfortable and sturdy, and fit like a glove with their wide sole
Having lived in both Oregon and Utah I always thought it was strange that no one in Utah wore Romeos! I'm the only person I know who has a pair. I somehow never realized they made a high top version but now I want them.
I come from a family of loggers but I have worked in kitchens for the past 10 years, and these are amazing if your a cook or find yourself in a kitchen often.
I’ve had countless pairs, both low and high, soft and steel toe. Love them a lot! Hell, I even use the low versions as house slippers after the sole wears down to a point they are too slippery for outdoor use. Super comfortable. Oddly enough, I’m from the PNW.
Alas ‘tis true. I live in lovely Mukilteo, WA, and one does look slightly out of place without a pair of these. I’m an IT Professional, so it’s a banner day if I even put shoes ON, but the FACT is; these are comfortable AF! Super well made, and you can’t go into a market at any time without seeing a tradesman wearing a pair. Even at 2am! That says something.
I have been looking for a lightweight, rugged, leather, low-cut boot for work that can be re-soled, this may be it. Thanks for cutting it in half so I can see what my feet will be standing on. I am still waiting on the Balenciaga Crocs that you promised me.
I was really curious what you were gonna give yourself for the cut centered score. I feel like you short yourself sometimes but I totally agree with this one. Clean cut!
It depends on your job and your preference but I got tired of big heavy boots that were overkill for my job. I didn't want a sneaker so this was a great compromise.
I use romeos as a mechanic, theyre quick to slip off if i need to crawl around the interior of a car without getting it dirty. I love the slip on style while still looking like a normal work boot
I work in IT in a role that used to requre a lot of walking indoor and outdoors. Used to like to wear the Merrell slip-ons a lot but the last pair I had several years ago the quality had gone way down. I was looking for a better quality replacement for those and for the cost I landed on a pair of the Georgia Boot Romeos with a wedge sole. I've had them about three years and they are still holding up well, though now I usually just wear sneakers to work in when I can get away with it. Much better than the merrells, very durable and the outer has done well. For me the sole had a bit of an odd anomaly and I was hoping in this video you'd take them further apart. The insole seems to have some uneveness and is higher at the outer edges. Not sure if I wore that down or got used to it, but it was annoying at first since it made it feel like there was a valley underfoot at the center of the boot.
My back is all bolted together and it’s difficult to put boots on in the morning. I would switch to boots after I loosened up a bit, but they work so well I work in them all day now. They last forever, convenient if you’re in and out a lot, comfortable, and reasonably priced. A real bargain
I work in HVAC in North West Washington state. Everyone in the office wears Romeo boots. Electricians and HVAC service techs also wear Romeo's. They are popular with anyone that wants a comfortable shoe and doesn't need something as rugged as a normal work boot. They are a good casual shoe and generally look nice.
I'm a traveling installer who is on ladders and running cables through businesses all through out the country on a weekly basis. Getting these on/off through airports is a breeze. These are the only boots that can provide all day comfort from rental cars, greasy restaurant floors, airport TSA, walking the dog, and weekend choring. On hunting weekends these are also the go to when you get out of waders as they provide enough protections from the elements but comfortable enough to wear around a fire. I've owned 5 pairs and have no intention of stopping, I even recently got my gf a pair and she now wears these over her other pairs of chelsea boots ie blundstones
The shank in the boot did not help me at all with ladders or stairs. Too much flex and not enough support for constantly going up and down stairs. Really liked them for desk work and standing primarily, but when I transitioned to my current role walking 8-10 miles a day for 12 hours they didn’t work for me. Pretty bummed about it. Did you do anything different to make them work for you for on ladders?
Romeo boots are everywhere in the PNW. They are my non work boot. I own Georgia's and Danner's. Danners crafter romeos seem softer, but not as well built as Georgias. Love to see you review a pair of Danners vs Georgia's.
I use them as a kick around shoe or can dress up and down. It can hand some work all day in them. Takes about 3-4 days to break in for the heal and stretch
Second pair, btw. New a week ago. The glued-in insole was the death of my previous pair. In GREAT shape otherwise, but I wore through the insole. I'm starting this pair with additional insoles to fill the space (I have skinny feet) and to keep be able to replace the insoles instead of the boots next time.
While in the realm of footwear-themed months, I would love to see something like “deck-boot December” or something along the lines of that for the fellas in the commercial fishing industry
First time I saw this type of boot and heard the name Romeo was 1987 when I moved from PNW to Kodiak Alaska. They are quick to take off and last a several years. I've never resolved a pair, maybe I'll try that next time I'm thinking about replacing them.
You made a good point about lace height, but the main reason these were used in logging communities were because of the use of caulked boots. You couldn’t walk around wearing metal spikes on your feet after work, so the loggers would change out to the slip on “romeo” boot.
I do have 6 of 6" laceup version of these one of them are the square toe version. The oldest pair are 15 years old 4 of which do need resoles they most boots will last a long time of you clean and condition them with proper leather conditioning products. I did use 2 to 3 of my boots for warehouses/manufacturing work and rotating them throughout the work week. I started wearing Georgia boots back in 1999. Two weeks ago I tried a pair of Wolverine boots that have a "waterproof" tag sewn into the boot but are not waterproof. So, I decided to go back to Georgia boots as they don't have "waterproof" in the description of the boots but as for my previous experience with these Georgia boots, I KNOW that they are waterproof as long as I treat them to a couple mink oil treatments before I wear them.
I have had the 8 inch steel toes for 2 years and they have held up wonderfully. I like them for hot summer work (I work outside mostly in the country) since they breath much better than waterproof or gore-tex lace ups. They are probably too roomy for my low volume foot, which can suck with an extra pound of mud sticking to them, but hey- easy on, easy off, easy to clean, just fuss free. When I get back to my truck I throw them in the back and put on my Vans canvas slip ons for the ride home. Not bad in the city for winter, either.
These have never failed me after years and years of heavy use. Only reason I moved on was because I grew out of them and got a job that wasn’t manual labor
I’ve had mine working around the yard for over 15 years. Found them on sale for 54 bucks yesterday so I bought 2 pair. I have boots that cost 400 plus but for some reason the are the most comfortable boots I own and don’t take 5 min to put on. 9 out of 10 considering the price.
Funny. I knew that everyone in the PacNW wore Romeo's (cuz' I live there), but I didn't know that they weren't popular in other parts of the country. In one of the towns I grew up in, there was a local "gang", called the "Carps" (like the fish), who's uniform consisted of a logger shirt, Carhartt's, Suspenders, and Romeos! They would drive around in their pickups on Friday and Saturday nights looking for kids who were "different" to terrorize. I myself don't wear Romeos, because I prefer a taller boot, but I do like the Georgia Boot Wellington, and have owned several pairs of those over the years.
I've had a pair of these for 5+ years as throwaround workshoes. They're awesome and just won't die. They do have a... bit of an acquired look to them, but hey.
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I live in Oregon and was surprised to hear these are not as popular everywhere else every country kid I know has a pair
Same here and even non country people here in bend wear them. I have two pairs of the high top Romeo’s and I hardly wear any of my other shoes nowadays they’re so comfortable.
same same. Im from washington and recently moved to oregon. seems like everyone owns a pair.
Same
Same in north Washington
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I grew up in the PNW, and had a few pairs of Romeo's. At my school you weren't a "hick" unless you owned at least one pair, many of my friends even had dress Romeo's and work Romeo's. I remember buying my first pair and thinking "I'm in the club now"!
Born and raised in NW Oregon and every small logging town has 100's of romeos walking around. These are our square toes. You nailed the history, I worked timber for several years and instead of wearing caulks too and from the crummy, you slip your romeos on instead. After I joined the military and moved around the world, I could pick out anyone from the NW if they were wearing romeos. We could almost have an immediate connection lol.
I live in the PNW and used to wear these when I worked in the field. They were great going in/out of shops, work sites, logging areas etc. and are very comfortable. The leather held up, and the soles were great in oily/greasy shops.
So do I. And I'm wearing them as I type.lol
Wearing mine right now
Romeo's are a distinctly NW thing.
they were such a status symbol in my high school in oregon
They changed materials and width. The 90s early 2000s design are gone.
Toaster is a G. 10/10 this was a great vid. Just the right memeage, concise, informative. Can’t wait for the next!
just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and ive been glued to it! also ordered some false tongues for my boots from you guys and had an amazing customer service experience! Thanks for everything and keep up the awesome work!
I pretty much daily my romeos, they are the only boot i have found comfortable to be in all day without my back hurting. Use them for everything
This video plus someone's comment below convinced me to buy a pair of these shoes for my work! I do a LOT of walking for my job and I've blown through so many pairs of shoes, mostly at the heel thanks to shoes with no dedicated heel counter. I'll receive them next week and hope to sing their praises in the comments again and one their site. Thank you so much Rose Anvil team + Weston the legend for all the hard work and information. You guys have truly changed the way I see footwear.
I'm on my second pair of the 6" version. They're affordable and comfortable. They fill the void between sneakers and muck/work/hiking boots. Boot like, quick and easy, look decent. Can do easy work and moderately poor weather. 'Jack of all trades but master of none' type boot.
Got these second hand in practically mint condition. Serve me every day from the very first day . Got me through a month of war in Chernihiv.
Yup they clean up nice and easy and look nice piled up 👍
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I am so excited that you have moved into sneakers now! It's a whole new world and I'm here for it. Lots of great content to come!
I’ve been wearing these for years and absolutely love them!!!
Guys logging now days who aren’t in a piece of equipment wear corks, which work great for traction but you wouldn’t want to wear them home. After lugging those heavy corks around all day the romeo feels so good!
These Georgia boots are well worth the price! Thanks for the great video!!
I have used Romeo style boots for years. I was a general manager in the restaurant business for over a decade. Romeos were perfect for me. Light, easy on easy off. Yet built like a boot! Full grain leather. Leather counter cover. Got about a year maybe year and a half out of each pair. For the restaurant business that's a long time! It's a hard business on shoes.
What brand do you buy? Other than geoegia boot and wesco idk who makes romeo boots
@@channelchannelchannelchannel For me it was the Carhartt Romeo. They no longer offer the version I liked. I've seen recent videos of Carhartt quality of course. These were full grain leather upper. Leather heel counter. I have owed two pair of them. And they still hold up good to this day. Although now one pair is my painting shoes lol.
@@jasoncastle5537 looks reasonably priced on most third-party sites. I havn't seen anyone do a review on the wesco romeo boots or any others yet though
Born and raised in Central Oregon. My stepdad, who just retired a couple years ago, worked in the sawmills his whole life, around 45yrs. He wears these religiously, just like you said, outside of work.
Yes!! Finally some Georgia Boots! I've been asking for these cut in half for awhile. I own a pair of the Romeo wedge boots and I used to wear them to the office. Since I work from home now, they get used rarely around the yard, but they were a "dressier" boot for me. I learned about Georgia Boots from a friend who I went to boot camp with back in the early 2000's, he was from Georgia and loved them.
Thanks for covering this one! I remember suggesting these a while back!
I'm definitely picking up a pair of these boots after watching this video. Thank you for these videos!
Helping us make informed decisions with our hard earned $$$
This is literally the first video I’ve watched that I haven’t had to pull my hair out watching you cut some jagged ass lines! I give it a freaking10!
Thank you! I've been waiting for this video for a while now. A PNW native, a couple years ago I picked up a pair of the revamped version at my local whistle workwear, and I've always wondered how they were actually constructed. I do a lot of painting, drywall repair and baseboard work and these have been almost perfect for the light daily work I do. The leather has held up through the rain, daily dust, and paint splatter. I've had these going on 2 years and have only now cleaned and treated the leather with no cracking at all. The rubber around the outside has finally stared to peel and pull away from the stitching but I'm impressed with how well the upper has held up. The soles, as the video points out however, are the obvious down side of these boots and I'd love for them to make a high quality version so I don't have to contantly change out my insoles.
I'm in the PNW and have multiple pair of these boots. I like to slip them on after work and use them in the garage or yard work because they are comfy and easy to take on and off.
I used to work on a fishing boat in Alaska, and my boss got us all the Romeo highs. Loved em! I wore them for 12 hour shifts, and did some light jogging in them. They would hold up in a fishmeal plant, for at least a solid year. Now I have the Georgia AMP LT 6” wedge in steel toe. Those are even more comfortable. I’d love to see a pair of those taken to the saw so I can see the materials. Great channel!
I'm a PNW native. I wear my Romeos to and from hunting/fishing and around camp when camping. I wore Chippewa Romeos forever until my last pair fell apart and couldn't get them anymore. Thanks for the videos.
I had a pair of the 6” steel toe work boots years ago and they were fantastic. Currently own a pair of the 8” steel toe loggers and my only real complaint is the plastic Goodyear welt that’s starting to crack. Leather, stitching, lining, and outsole are holding up nicely. Great value
Im a forester in the PNW. Born and raised. These are as you've described a casual alternative to a more heavy boot. Ive had many pairs of Georgia Romeos. With logging being much more mechanized these are popular as ever.
Thank you for showing me this boot. I’ll probably get it cuz I work in a kitchen but still want a work boot for it
Great Video. I used to buy Georgia Romeo Boots in the 1990's. Back then made in USA. They were very soft on your feet. Easy to put on and off. When I did light construction I would wear them. I think I will try one of their new models.
I don’t have the Romeo but I have the Georgia giants (lace up style of these) and I absolutely love them…I’m a machinist and stand on concrete all day and they are great on “my” feet!!
I'm an Electrical Engineer for Alabama Power, and I use the electrical hazard version of these exact boots. They're very easy to slip on and off so I can wear dress shoes in the office and these in the field. I used to use Twisted X laceups, but the constant tying and untying got absurdly annoying. Normal Electrical hazard work boots are also super thick, so it's like you're wearing platform shoes, whereas these still feel like normal shoe height.
There are complaints about this boot wrinkling weird because of the construction and I definitely agree, but it's easy to look past.
Unless these start falling apart really bad, they're gonna be my go to boot for a while.
I just bought these. Thanks for the discount. I'm gonna use these boots for a quick shoe to throw on to run an errand in bad weather.
I have a bunch of romeos, and love them. I do construction and wear them almost year around. They're comfortable, water proof, grippy, and last pretty long. I think i got a bout 2 years out of my works pair before the sole started to wear out. If I got them resoled I could probably get another year+ out of them. Plus I've only paid 60-80 for mine, so hard to beat what you get for that.
So far these have been my favorite all rounders. Seems like all the other stuff I've tried always had some failing, These just keep plugging away.
I've not had this style as a work boot/shoe (though now on my wish list!), but the "Chelsea" height in dressier finishes for office wear & have seen images of them in Victorian era images & exhibits... Makes sense the style has been popular & adapted to suit workers of all types!
I have had 2 pairs of these Romeos (black and soggy brown) and 2 pairs of the 'revamped' Romeos. I first saw them in high school in Utah on the feet of the cowboy clique. I loved the style and wear them casually, to my driving job, out in the wilds, and the soggy brown ones have even made it to church! I love these boots and have too many of them! I've only thrown away the first pair I got and they lasted 5 years of heavy use!
Interesting boot, would be a great second pair as a quick slip on.
Boot suggestions: could we get a series/comparison of zero drop boots(a zero drop pair of these would be amazing!)? Especially including the Belleville Mini-Mil military boots, I'm really interested in those. Lems of course, Birkenstock, Altra, Xero, Sorel, Vibram, even Caterpillar has a zero drop, the 'Brode'(more of a steel toe work shoe, but deliberately zero drop none the less). That would very much be appreciated!
I also live in the PNW. Definitely nice to take the work boots off and put these on for the commute home. Also keep an old pair in the house by the door to slip on, in case I need to run outside for something (fairly rural area so there’s grass, gravel, rain etc). Nice for yard work and chores too.
When I moved to the PNW from CA, everyone I saw wore these. I got a pair of the taller ones. Lasted for almost 3 years of serious beating in wet weather doing yard work, walking the dogs, being in the forest, etc. I exclusivly wear these if there is any chance of rain. They are kind of hot if the temperature is over 50 degrees. Finally wore through the interior lining on the heel and replaced them this week. On the fit, get the same size you would in a heritage boot. You will need a shoe horn to get them on the first time and they are super tight. But they loosen up significantly over their life and you'll regret going smaller. Break in for me is about two 3 hour wear sessions. The best bang for buck waterproof boot you can get in my mind.
I've gone through 2 pairs myself, good to wear for about a year and a half or so. I used to do HVAC work and headin in and out of customer's homes constantly made it really convenient to just slip on and slip off before/after we would tarp a path down, finish invoices, etc. plus allowed for more ankle mobility when down in a crawlspace or up in an attic
I've been waffling on what to wear _as_ a slip on slip off for working in/around clients homes, and this sold me on it. Though I'm going for the "high romeo" mentioned.
I don't have these but I have had a couple of pairs of Georgia boots over the years. They're actually solid quality and hold well up to real work. Better than you might expect for the price.
Everyone in my High school in Oregon had a pair of Romeo’s. It’s cool to see it on the channel!
I live in Oregon, in the country. Gotta own a pair of Romeo's!!! Go to wear. Love mine!!
Cool review!
Great video and I love Toaster! ❤️ 😎
I wear a steel -toed pair of these in my welding shop. These are cushion-y enough to be on a concrete floor all day, no laces to burn up from falling sparks, thick enough to resist abrasion, and they come off easy when I get home after work. The only drawback is the height. I really with the taller version (Chelsey boot??) had the runner bumper along the edge.
Thank you for the content
I have a pair of the light brown Georgia boot Romeo’s, I paid about $10 more for the revamp model and they have been fantastic. The leather broke in quickly and has been more stain and scuff resistant than the standard model I had previously and the Amp insoles are night and day more comfortable. That said I have had to replace the insoles a couple times, they wear through around the ball of my foot after about 8 months. I’ve had the boots for 2 years now and they are holding up better than boots costing twice as much. The standard model I had a few years ago developed a hole where the rubber strip around the base of the upper pulled away where the toe crease is and it felt like the midsole had some delaminating, those were $45 boots as I recall, I was hesitant to pay double the price, but it seems like the manufacturing and materials have improved with the price.
Awesome vid! Hadn't heard of Romeo boots. Rose Anvil, you should check out dbrands new leather skins for phones and other electronics. They claim they're made of full grain leather, but I'd love to see a review of one of these. Keep up the great work!
I have the steel toe version of these for office/ warehouse work. I've enjoyed them so far.
I was in marketing for a Utility. I would go from CEO/board room to construction sites. I kept the Romeo in the car and switch from dress shoe to the boot. Quick change out, water proof and steel toe. Easy to clean, comfort, and safety. A pair would last me for a long time
I've always worn the georgia giant boots, would love a review of those boots
I like these!
I'm from western Washington in logging country and you're right about how they got popular now, they're part of the defacto pnw uniform.
as a resident of the PWN, I wear my Goergia romeos for almost everything that requires a quick in and out of the house. Comfortable and sturdy, and fit like a glove with their wide sole
Having lived in both Oregon and Utah I always thought it was strange that no one in Utah wore Romeos! I'm the only person I know who has a pair. I somehow never realized they made a high top version but now I want them.
I haven't watched you for a minute god damn you blew up good job!
Dang I’m excited for April!
I will definitely keep an eye on these when my Blundstones get replaced.
Toasty steals the show!! 😻😻
I come from a family of loggers but I have worked in kitchens for the past 10 years, and these are amazing if your a cook or find yourself in a kitchen often.
Those look awesome definitely want to get a pair low profile
Hyped on the Yeezy series! Definitely is you can get a pair of 750s 👀
I’ve had countless pairs, both low and high, soft and steel toe. Love them a lot! Hell, I even use the low versions as house slippers after the sole wears down to a point they are too slippery for outdoor use. Super comfortable. Oddly enough, I’m from the PNW.
Do they fit true to size? Or like 1/2 down from sneaker size or something?
@@channelchannelchannelchannel for me they are true to size.
Born and raised in Oregon! Love my Romeo’s
Alas ‘tis true. I live in lovely Mukilteo, WA, and one does look slightly out of place without a pair of these. I’m an IT Professional, so it’s a banner day if I even put shoes ON, but the FACT is; these are comfortable AF! Super well made, and you can’t go into a market at any time without seeing a tradesman wearing a pair. Even at 2am! That says something.
Great video. Thank you for the information. Hey! Is that a t-shirt from Brian the Boot Maker?
I have been looking for a lightweight, rugged, leather, low-cut boot for work that can be re-soled, this may be it. Thanks for cutting it in half so I can see what my feet will be standing on. I am still waiting on the Balenciaga Crocs that you promised me.
Nailed the use. Slip on/off at jobsites when needed and slip on back door shoe.
I'm looking forward to that ariat boot!
Ayyy I was about to get some for my motorcycle lol nice timing
I was really curious what you were gonna give yourself for the cut centered score. I feel like you short yourself sometimes but I totally agree with this one. Clean cut!
It depends on your job and your preference but I got tired of big heavy boots that were overkill for my job. I didn't want a sneaker so this was a great compromise.
I use romeos as a mechanic, theyre quick to slip off if i need to crawl around the interior of a car without getting it dirty. I love the slip on style while still looking like a normal work boot
I work in IT in a role that used to requre a lot of walking indoor and outdoors. Used to like to wear the Merrell slip-ons a lot but the last pair I had several years ago the quality had gone way down. I was looking for a better quality replacement for those and for the cost I landed on a pair of the Georgia Boot Romeos with a wedge sole. I've had them about three years and they are still holding up well, though now I usually just wear sneakers to work in when I can get away with it.
Much better than the merrells, very durable and the outer has done well.
For me the sole had a bit of an odd anomaly and I was hoping in this video you'd take them further apart. The insole seems to have some uneveness and is higher at the outer edges. Not sure if I wore that down or got used to it, but it was annoying at first since it made it feel like there was a valley underfoot at the center of the boot.
My back is all bolted together and it’s difficult to put boots on in the morning. I would switch to boots after I loosened up a bit, but they work so well I work in them all day now. They last forever, convenient if you’re in and out a lot, comfortable, and reasonably priced.
A real bargain
I work in HVAC in North West Washington state. Everyone in the office wears Romeo boots. Electricians and HVAC service techs also wear Romeo's. They are popular with anyone that wants a comfortable shoe and doesn't need something as rugged as a normal work boot. They are a good casual shoe and generally look nice.
You have to do a review on Jim greens new African ranger boots!!!
Would love to see that, I've come close to buying a pair several times!
I'm a traveling installer who is on ladders and running cables through businesses all through out the country on a weekly basis. Getting these on/off through airports is a breeze. These are the only boots that can provide all day comfort from rental cars, greasy restaurant floors, airport TSA, walking the dog, and weekend choring. On hunting weekends these are also the go to when you get out of waders as they provide enough protections from the elements but comfortable enough to wear around a fire. I've owned 5 pairs and have no intention of stopping, I even recently got my gf a pair and she now wears these over her other pairs of chelsea boots ie blundstones
The shank in the boot did not help me at all with ladders or stairs. Too much flex and not enough support for constantly going up and down stairs. Really liked them for desk work and standing primarily, but when I transitioned to my current role walking 8-10 miles a day for 12 hours they didn’t work for me. Pretty bummed about it. Did you do anything different to make them work for you for on ladders?
Romeo boots are everywhere in the PNW. They are my non work boot. I own Georgia's and Danner's. Danners crafter romeos seem softer, but not as well built as Georgias. Love to see you review a pair of Danners vs Georgia's.
I use them as a kick around shoe or can dress up and down. It can hand some work all day in them. Takes about 3-4 days to break in for the heal and stretch
Nice looking boots. I would try those over another pair of Blundstones for my work. My current blunds are too heavy and bulky.
Hey. Could you please cut in half the RM williams comfort craftsman. I love all your work, and I respect all the effort you put in.
I wear romeo all the time when I don’t wear shorts. I work in an office. When I worked Costco wore them and loved them. Best all around shoe!
Wearing my romeos at the office right now. Waterproof and slip on shoes for the yard, camp boot.
Second pair, btw. New a week ago. The glued-in insole was the death of my previous pair. In GREAT shape otherwise, but I wore through the insole. I'm starting this pair with additional insoles to fill the space (I have skinny feet) and to keep be able to replace the insoles instead of the boots next time.
While in the realm of footwear-themed months, I would love to see something like “deck-boot December” or something along the lines of that for the fellas in the commercial fishing industry
I live in Oregon and they are definitely they most popular boot where I live. I've got two pairs my self
First time I saw this type of boot and heard the name Romeo was 1987 when I moved from PNW to Kodiak Alaska. They are quick to take off and last a several years. I've never resolved a pair, maybe I'll try that next time I'm thinking about replacing them.
Would love to see if you can review the moncler Vancouver suede boots.
You made a good point about lace height, but the main reason these were used in logging communities were because of the use of caulked boots. You couldn’t walk around wearing metal spikes on your feet after work, so the loggers would change out to the slip on “romeo” boot.
I do have 6 of 6" laceup version of these one of them are the square toe version. The oldest pair are 15 years old 4 of which do need resoles they most boots will last a long time of you clean and condition them with proper leather conditioning products. I did use 2 to 3 of my boots for warehouses/manufacturing work and rotating them throughout the work week.
I started wearing Georgia boots back in 1999. Two weeks ago I tried a pair of Wolverine boots that have a "waterproof" tag sewn into the boot but are not waterproof. So, I decided to go back to Georgia boots as they don't have "waterproof" in the description of the boots but as for my previous experience with these Georgia boots, I KNOW that they are waterproof as long as I treat them to a couple mink oil treatments before I wear them.
I wore mine in a weld shop. Great boots, no laces, tongue, or seams for sparks to get stuck in and burn your foot
I have the all black boot and I work at a funeral home doing the removals and heavy lifting and they are really good at slip resistant!
Very comfortable to me...I have the shorty and tall versions. They have a perfect multipurpose design, durable, and are re-soleable
I have had the 8 inch steel toes for 2 years and they have held up wonderfully. I like them for hot summer work (I work outside mostly in the country) since they breath much better than waterproof or gore-tex lace ups. They are probably too roomy for my low volume foot, which can suck with an extra pound of mud sticking to them, but hey- easy on, easy off, easy to clean, just fuss free. When I get back to my truck I throw them in the back and put on my Vans canvas slip ons for the ride home. Not bad in the city for winter, either.
I had 2 pair of lace up pair, they hold up well and are really comfortable
I wear Georgia Boots and LOVE them !
These have never failed me after years and years of heavy use. Only reason I moved on was because I grew out of them and got a job that wasn’t manual labor
I would love a review of the Georgia Giant boot
I’ve had mine working around the yard for over 15 years. Found them on sale for 54 bucks yesterday so I bought 2 pair. I have boots that cost 400 plus but for some reason the are the most comfortable boots I own and don’t take 5 min to put on. 9 out of 10 considering the price.
Funny. I knew that everyone in the PacNW wore Romeo's (cuz' I live there), but I didn't know that they weren't popular in other parts of the country.
In one of the towns I grew up in, there was a local "gang", called the "Carps" (like the fish), who's uniform consisted of a logger shirt, Carhartt's, Suspenders, and Romeos! They would drive around in their pickups on Friday and Saturday nights looking for kids who were "different" to terrorize.
I myself don't wear Romeos, because I prefer a taller boot, but I do like the Georgia Boot Wellington, and have owned several pairs of those over the years.
I wear these every day. Live in Seattle! They usually last me about a year of hard use
I've had a pair of these for 5+ years as throwaround workshoes. They're awesome and just won't die. They do have a... bit of an acquired look to them, but hey.
These boots would be great for around the garden and yard work.