Why would you think Eric is a good dude after all that garbage you just reviewed? He’s a scammer through and through who has no connection to “blue collar” shit.
Thanks for the shoutout man. My issue with Brunt is very personal, since most of the men and women I work next to each day don’t have time to do the research you do. It just feels like Brunt and Eric have jumped on the workwear bandwagon- a segment that I’m especially protective of. Construction workers like me expect a fair deal, but taking advantage of us is unforgivable. Therefore this brand is, and always will be, garbage.
Brunt is straight garbage, their whole team is made up of liars and the brands purpose is a cash grab. I'll stick with my Red Wing Supersole until they quit making it, worth every penny to me, they last, and repairable. I can get 6-9 years per pair with 2 resoles and occasional stitching fix.
@@Myers100684 Brunt Soles are absolute garbage. They wear out in 60-90 days; and you're not going to be able to resole them. For the price they charge for them; it goes beyond not being a fair deal. Its a $49 boot that's being sold for $149. By the end of the year you're gonna spend $500 on boots when you were better off spending half that for a actual quality pair of boots like Jim Green or Red Wing.
@@mattyp6908 Or...OR...he sees a mediocre product for an inflated price being pushed for "the working man by a company that cares about the working man" and rightfully calls them on their BS. There is no "gatekeeping"... I doubt anyone would have a problem with a company saying they are for the working man, even if run by a suit, if they delivered a high-quality product for a reasonable price. The issue here is gulf between their claims and their product, while claiming their product is "designed by workers" and "that {they make} high quality, comfortable work boots and clothes"
I won’t lie I got sucked to the hyper because I’ve essentially given up on redwings. My trades hard on the feet and redwings id get maybe 6 months before I had exposed toes and I had to swap insoles. I switched to wolverine since it my boots weren’t going to last I’d save money. I got the brunt 8 inch lined Marin comp toe. Comfier yes. But won’t last long toe started breaking down in a few weeks. Honestly if the unlined were like $100 that wouldn’t be bad but the price I paid I was not thrilled with how they are holding up.
Companies like this are for one thing, and one thing only. To pull as much money out of peoples pockets as possible before everyone realizes they are crap, then boom, gone and on to the next "thing of the minute".
Its all marketing b.s. look at Tom's from a few years ago, now you have hey dudes, nothing great, cheap material but people swear by them being comfortable shoes. I bought a pair and I immediately regret buying them when I wore them for a day
Companies like Brunt aren't necessarily in the business of selling a product, rather often they're in the business of selling the company. Basically, a new startup goes through rounds of venture capital funding, concocts a value based on capital raised and potential sales, markets aggressively to gain some market share, then quickly sells to a larger conglomerate that is successfully bamboozled by the whole enterprise, then start a new startup, rinse, repeat.
There's an entire job title called "incubator" who's job it is to manage this strategy. Get to the exit as fast as possible. I know a couple of these guys who took over a company to get it ready for sale. It's been 3 years and they've gone through 12 potential buyers, but no takers. As such the company has had to slowly fire half the staff and counting pennies on everything. Point being, they are shit at actually running a sustained business.
I work in the automotive industry and our supervisor has a pair of Thorogoods lasting 5 years. Then one of my coworkers bought a Brunt moc toe, showed up to work, and joked with the supervisor, saying "These boots are cheaper and better". 3 Months later I go into the bathroom before my shift and I see his boots in the trash with the shoe and the soles separated. Apparently, he tripped over something and it ripped open. I have been wearing cheap $50 Rothco boots for the past 2 years now and they've worn past the lugs and are now flat-bottomed and the leather is cracking but other than that no problems. I do plan on buying something resolable and at least $150 because I believe they will last way longer. But even my cheap $50 Rothco boots outlasted these Brunts and that's a little bit embarrassing.
Weird, hows your back feel? hows your feet? i bet youll say you feel great but if you go see a professional, they will tell you they are in worse shape then you thought. I paid $250 for my boots. got them 5 years ago. the tread is still thick and has another 5 years to go, the boot just gets more comfortable by the day and no signs of damage. Its weird putting on a work boot that feels like a rugged breezy moccasin. get what ya pay for.
My main problem is seeing their ads where they compare themselves to $300-500 boots and talk about how they're just as good and you're not getting better value by spending more.
@Kinetic.44 if you're actually demanding something of your work boots, you really aren't getting a good one until at least the $300 ballpark. Maybe slightly less before taxes, but that's pretty much the bottom of the price range for really good work boots that will hold up to tough conditions for more than a couple months.
I purchased a few pairs, and I'll try to give as honest a review as possible. First pair was the ryng boots. They were comfy out of the box, and decent for winter work. I switched them out with my other work boots(Irish Setter and Wolverine,) and was able to wear them for over a year and a half. I retired them after a diesel spill, which I wouldn't expect any boot to survive. My second pair was the Marin comp toe. They were comfortable, but had some loose threads right out of the box. The leather was worn through within weeks, and I applied tuff toe, but the stitching failed elsewhere, and the soles were worn through, in a matter of 3 and a half months. These were also cycled out with my other work boots. The third pair was supposed to be the ryng boots, given my prior service with them, but they were never received, and i was refused a refund. In all, I purchased 3 pairs of boots from them, and got less than 2 years of cumulative service. I steer people away on the jobsite whenever new boots are brought up, due to both poor craftsmanship and poor business practice.
My Redwings were $10 more than the brunts in the video when I got them and are coming up on their 6th year in use. I hope you have better experiences with other brands because that's ridiculous.
So glad I didn't buy into all that BS! I seen they were not quality boots when my co worker got a pair, not even 6 months later they were trashed. I wear Redbacks, them things are the best boots I've ever worn and are very durable, so comfy I have the factory insole in them.
Idk I loved mine off the bat. I had the Ryng and the Marin and when I had issues with shipping they sent me a backup pair or boots free. I haven't had any issues personally
you have some seriously low expectations for boots if you think a diesel spill will kill most boots... ive spilled lots of diesel on my ariats and they keep on trucking... i usually get 2-3 years out of a pair
@@noclass2gun342 if you must know, it was a fuel line rupture, right at the shut off. Everything I wore that day was soaked in roughly 10 gallons of diesel.
Man I guess I'm a lucky one with brunt. I work as a butcher and I wanted to give them a chance. I've only had one issue since I've bought them. The lace hooks gave up after a few weeks on one boot. I took them to a show repair and had grommets put in to just have the laces go through the boot. After that my boots have been with me 8 months and no other issues. I walk on my feet 9 hours a day. They routinely get wet with water and chemicals and still holding up great. They are comfortable to wear for me. I mean i haven't had an insole in a shoe last as long as these have. I will knock the outsole is not very good with slip resistant. But they are holding up decently. I got the marin soft toe lined and only paid 130$ with free shipping.
Not to be rude because I def have respect for you as a butcher but besides the constant walking and some moisture I don’t see you doing a whole lot of damage to boots… but Brunt calling their boots “work boots” (not to mention the CEO making statements about his “friends in construction”) make it seem like they will last in construction, mill work, on rigs etc. I’m a machinist and we will completely ruin a good pair of $300 Thorogood or Red Wings in a month.. constantly walking on hot, sharp metal chips and in oil and cutting fluid. Brunt boots lasted me 2 weeks. Barely.
I like my brunt’s had them over a year still holding up good very comfortable. For the price point not mad at all. Do full remodels from demo to finish plus i take care of the family rental properties they were great shoveling. I had no problem, gripping on ice.
I'm a Utah asphalt (CDL) truck driver and my first pair of real work boots were the Brunts and I loved them! And they held up and probably still have another year left in them. But I found this channel and immediately switched over to Jim Green African Rangers haha
I have bought two pairs of Brunt boots. The first pair were the logger style and just weren't for me so I sent them back no issues. The second pair was the newest version of the unlined Marin. Now I liked the boot just fine but when I worked in them, I slipped off the side of a platform that I was working on. Thankfully it was just about ten inches off the ground and I wasn't hurt, but I definitely sent those back as well and they were definitely worked in. I give them plenty of credit for the 30 day return policy. There were no issues with that! But I won't be trying any more of them.
I love how you walk through the overview of these boots (no pun intended) this was incredibly informative and interesting to watch! I look forward to more reviews from you. I'm also incredibly happy this wasn't clickbait lol the title worried me a little at first.
Wanna know how junk they are? The laborers union here in Massachusetts is giving local union members 2 free pairs. And if you’re a union member you already know union halls don’t give ANYTHING away for free.
The way they went from non existent to in every online ad space overnight told me all I needed to know. Absolutely zero shock that it's a product of a venture capital shell game.
For working, I like the Redwing Irish Settlers, for hunting and fishing the Kenetrek Mountain Guide and for mountaineering and Alpine climbing the Nepal Evos. Just like reliable boots that are comfortable and last a long time and are worth having re-soled
I went thru 3 pairs of macv1s as a mechanic, lasted about a year each but they were comfortable and lightweight which I loved. I have since moved on to a pair of whites but I'm glad to see they now offer a more solid boot for work
But as a blue collar worker working in the oil and gas industry mostly Petroleum Refinery waste solutions now as opposed to the oilfield work I have done for almost 20 years previously I'm pretty sure I can gauge a good work boot and as far as the materials in Brunts I'll pass seems similar to Brahmas or Survivors the Wal-Mart brand. You'd be lucky to get 30 days out of a pair and as soon as they get hot and wet they fall apart.
I would like to see you guys do the Thorogood Iron River Series composite toe. They are listed at the same price point as these Brunt boots. I would like to see how these lesser priced Thorogood's stack up
One of my coworkers brother works at Brunt as a high schmucky schmuk so he gave my coworker a pair. He wore them for about 2 weeks and talked them up then I noticed he was wearing his old boots. I said what’s up with the Brunt’s? And he told me they’re a POS! 😂😂😂😂
Okay i have to say this, even though i have very little interest in the product. That wallet ad was THE MOST professional piece of product placement i have ever seen from a RUclipsr ever. Seriously i thought i was being served a separate ad it was that good, well done that's some high quality advertisment right there.
I got my Marin Brunt Toe boots last year in July of 2023. I am still wearing them & have put miles & miles on them. I will say that i was not beating on them super hard until this year. I got into polyeurea floor coatings & when hand grinding the concrete i did begin putting the toe caps to use. I have the older model boot & the thing that i have against it is the leather pull strap on the back unstiched one day & when i looked at it it only appeared go have 1 line of stiching. The rear sole us begining to wear out at an angle & i am back cutting trees again. The boots looked trashed during the floor coating work but a few walks through the hay field in the morning cleaned them back up after saturating them with the dew from the grass. I will probably be looking for a new pair of boots this year and i do see that Brunt has developed & launched a true welted Marin as well as improved on the regular cemented Marins including the Brunt Toe Marin. These boots have honestly been one of the lightest & most comfortable boots ive owned & look great. Even with me wearing out the inside boot backing with all the miles ive put on them has not caused any blistering nor any discomfort. I will say though that i am unimpressed witg how both boots have worn out completely on the inside back heal area. My Timberland Titans (2 pair over 6 years) held great to tree work & basic factory work. Those still fit comfortably & broke in within a day or 2. Those were the second most comfortable boot ive owned and tge Brunt does take the win for comfort out of the box as well as fatigue reduction at the end of 10 to 14 hour work days on the feet.
I can't wait until companies like this go the way of the dodo. More and more people are realizing how useless this business model is for everyone but the people at the top. Unfortunately, so long as there are fish to catch there will be fishermen to catch them.
Guy I work with showed up wearing these and was proud as hell, I just let him believe they were awesome. I wear Danner Quarry and just said I like mine too.
I just bought my second pair. I needed the unlined for summer. The lined ones are still in good shape after quite a lot of hard daily use. I work in excavation/landscaping. Now I'm not fooled by all their BS marketing about being better than Redwing/Thorogood, etc. Their marketing is obnoxious. Their 30 day no questions asked return is what got me to try them. They are comfortable out of the box and still are 6 plus months later. They're not high quality, but I just can't justify spending $300 or more on a boot that may never break in and be comfortable for me.
Ive never had a good pair of boots not break in for me. But I have a few pairs that took a lot longer than I'd like. I'm an office nerd that occasionally has to visit the warehouse or production areas, so I need steel toes but don't really beat on them much. Just bought a pair of Redwing Supersoles prior to a weeklong trip to one of our other sites. Ended up walking about 25 miles over the five days I was there and those boots destroyed my feet. Had to go get moleskin and tape to get through the week. Now that my feet are feeling better I've been wearing them and they feel better but still have a ways to go. I dont want to have to wear a pair of boots for weeks and walk 50-100 miles before they get comfortable.
I work in a machine shop 12-hour shifts, and when I first started I invested in the indestructible steel toe tennis shoes. 4 months and they were completely ruined. Did some research on Brunt, and decided to just spend the money on red wings. $320 but god damn they are incredibly comfortable and have held up incredibly well so far
I wore my 8” Marin’s for a year and a half doing fencing, concrete, household demo. I didn’t put them through the ringer, but they are pretty comfortable and have held up. I’ve re-soled them with vibram wedges just this month. I still prefer my keen Cincinnati and wolverine loaders any day, particularly the keens
If they are this bad now... the only that will change in the 2 to 3 year timespan you make refence to... is their hunger for greater dividends. Which equals more cutting corners to come. Hard pass, for me.
Ive been wearing brunts since they came out, yes their marketing is over the top but they are just super confortable out of the box, i work in the water resto business, and the work environment changes everyday, from standing on 3 inch of standing water one day and the next day im removing a hardwood floor, then the next day im taking double drywal walls down. They have kept up with me , they typically last me about 14 months and thats saying a lot. I was a redwings fan before, and i won't be again. I work 10+ hrs everyday and they are ready to go again the following day. My two cents. Love the channel.
11:00 as someone who uses a bandsaw everyday I cringe a little at this part, definitely trained not to every place your hands in the middle when splitting anything like that. You ever have the thing youre cutting catch instead of cut and it will pull you so fast you have very little time to react proper. Its easy to think it will never happen to you but ive seen it in person.
@immikeurnot cool internet shoe man don't need no safety warning But yeah, even as a untrained person who only used a saw like that a handful of times you instinctively know its wrong
I’ve been wearing a pair of Marin’s for almost a year now as an electrical apprentice and looking past all the bs marketing and false advertising no they are not absolute garbage boots. When I bought them I was looking for an affordable pair of boots and knew going into it that I shouldn’t expect top notch quality. For the price point (I think $130 at the time) they have served their purpose and held up better than expected. However, for 10-12 hour days on my feet all day I experienced noticeably more pain and fatigue in my feet, legs, and back than I did with the pair of red wings I had beforehand. There simply just isn’t enough support or stability for being on your feet working all day. Being on ladders with no shank is also extremely fatiguing on my arches. They are like bulky leather socks with soles on the bottom. For someone who needs a pair of boots for occasional light work around the house or simply just casual wear I think they would serve you well. They simply just don’t fill the needs that I’m looking for in my daily workhorses. I am working on breaking in a pair of Nicks at the moment and the extra support and stability is going to be very much appreciated.
Very good description. I have 4 pair of Brunts, their Ohman Chelsea style boot (2) and the Ryng Comp/Burnt Toe (2). I have one pair of each home and work. I manage our small family business and primarily spend time in my office. The Chelsea style are nice, they are comfortable and look good with a pair of clean jeans, should I have a client of vendor stop in. I also get to do a majority of our R&D and that leads to playing around with our plasma table, press break and welder. I then slip on the comp toes. For me, they look good, perform as needed and should last a long time. At home, I use those Chelseas for casual wear and the comp toe for yard work and when I have to cut wood. I will probably have them all for a few years. If I was a day to day laborer I would have probably invested in better boots. When I was researching, I was disappointed to find out most Red Wings are not US made any longer. In addition, I wanted pull on boots because I can change in/out of them easier. I think they have a good value, for the right appications.
I bought the thorogoods and wore them for about a month, insanely hard to break in the tongue is so hard it was popping the veins on my feet every step I took, bought brunt Marin’s for half the price and been wearing them for 3 months now, insanely comfortable and holding up decent so far, if I get a year out of the brunt’s I’ll be more than happy
I went through the same thing, wasted 300 bucks on thorogoods and hated myself everyday. Changed to the marins and no issues since. I get a boot allowance once a year so as long as they last a year, that’s all I need
Gotta give them more time to break in. The better quality boots arent the most comfortable at first it takes months before you can comfortably wear them and not think about it. And I've noticed that cheaper boots market being comfortable from day 1 so take that for what it is.
Higher quality boots tend to be above $300 if you want longevity. I agree that $160 should provide above subpar quality, I used to pay for timberlands not far off from that back in the '90s when they were a higher quality. I would always get the moc top chukkas. 😂 Danners and Red wings run about three bills each and that's more along the lines of a higher quality workboot in my opinion..
Recently was gifted a pair of the Marin style that is waterproof lined. My company provided them (Construction management). Initial impression is they’re not too heavy, sole has a good squish and generally comfortable, decent styling. Saw your initial video on these boots but maintained an open mind. One full day in them felt ok. Haven’t put them back on. I run construction sites, don’t carry a tool belt, as a super. Talking to subs on my site and other sites, there’s two categories, maybe three, of people when it comes to boots and working every day in them. -First is someone who doesn’t mind spending extra money for thorogood, red wing, and similar and will maintain the leather, possibly even resole a couple times. -Second is the type of worker that will buy a thorogood etc, wear them and toss them out after 12-18 months. No maintenance. Willing to wear anything because they’re not going to maintain it anyways so looking to save some money. -third category is office folk that need a boot for when they’re on a job site but don’t wear them all the time. Still look new a year later. My experience and conversations, most guys in the trades in my area aren’t conditioning and cleaning leather, they’re cat 2. Some guys like the price point of brunt for that reason but the durability doesn’t always hold up but justify buying 2 pairs per year @ $160 versus some of the $250-$300 boots that last longer. Personally I’d rather care for my leather and re-sole (mainly because of this channel). I currently wear the Double H pull ons. A pair of thirogoods heading out for re-soling.
You are my go to channel for boot information, and think it’s a good idea to check your channel first before making a purchase. Back to the boots. Cutting corners when it can’t be that much more in price isn’t a great biz model. Why not charge 30$ more and go first class? What you do is show the hidden. That’s beautiful. Thanks.
Do a series on cheap Walmart or other box store brands. For the guy that just needs a pair of boots 1 day a week doing yard work or something around the house. $ 75 is MAX, more like $ 50 or less.
He has done that video in the past. It's a really good video and some of the WalMart end up being a little better than you think. Definitely worth watching.
Yes, military surplus for hte win. Make sure they were actually worn some, so they are broken in. They will last MANY times what a Wally-World boot would. BTDT.
As a blue collar worker i i have noticed a few things. To have a boot that actually lasts any decent amount of time you need to spend in the several hundred dollar range. I like many other workers don’t think its worth it. The difference between boots like brunt and the $30 walmart boots isn’t significant enough to make me want them. A pair of Walmart boots lasts me 6 months and a pair of brunt’s will go about 8 months at best, to me its not worth paying that much more to get 2 more months out of it. And the really expensive ones are nice and could last years and are repairable but the upfront cost is really high they do eventually wear out so I prefer to just go disposable and get cheap boots. Might not be the same for others but for me i feel like i get the most value out of the $30-$60 range
So I purchased a pair of their boots back in July 2024, right out of the box I put them on and they were the most comfortable work boots I’ve worn. And I’ve worn lots of brands of boots, CAT, Redwings, Carolina’s, Ariat’s, none have lasted more than a year. I work construction so they are definitely put to work in rough conditions, water, mud, dust, uneven ground, ect. Back to the brunt’s, within the first week the stitches on the top of the boot started to come out, now three months later the sole is starting to come off of one of the boots. I emailed Brunt, and told them about the problems, and they sent me a brand new pair free of charge. We will see how the next pair stands up. Side note also oil my boots and put them on a boot dryer every night. So far I’m not impressed with durability.
My wife bought me an $8 boot from Walmart. I think normal price is like $25. It looked good when new and has a steel toe. It is comfortable but not on par with my Solovair. All in all, it's my normal wear boot that I wear for everything.
I can’t believe all the good reviews they get. I had a pair of the Marins and they were falling apart after 3 months. Residential remodeling. Keen Utility is my brand
My mom got me a pair for my birthday cause my redwings split across the bottom. I do apartment maintenance and do a variety of work from some plumbing, electrical, drywall, hvac, with a lot of attic and crawl space crawling. Was hoping for a different review when researching them but I guess we will see
Union Carpenter here from WA state. That being said I got to put my boots to the test in harsh conditions all while doing heavy duty construction. I've owned both expensive brands like Georgia Boot, Danners, etc. I've also owned Brunts as well. I've never heard of anyone hating on Brunt personally, but I guess there's a small community out there. One thing I can attest to is for the cost, Brunt beats the other brands. Brunts boots are also one of the most comfortable boot I've ever slipped my foot into. All in all, Brunt in my opinion is beating the other brands, best bang for your buck, comfort...comfort...comfort.
Bought a pair of Marin’s 2 years ago, the uppers were not bad the leather seemed decent but I only got 6 months of wearing the boots before the soles were smooth and starting to lose chunks and seperate. Went back to Thorogood boots after that and am still wearing them now after a year and a half and still have life to the soles
I tried some brunt boots a few years ago and was severely disappointed. i bought them when they had a new years special going on and didn't wear them till my previous boots out completely. when i finally got to wearing them i was outside of their 90 day return policy. about 2 weeks after wearing them the lugs of the treat started to peel apart from the rest of the sole. the sole itself never cracked or broke but the lugs would catch on the straw erosion blanket like a cat on velcro. when i asked brunt about it they said sorry your out of the 90 day window and i was SOL on any kind of warranty. they also wouldn't answer my question if this was an isolated incident or something they had seen before. i went back to my timberland pro's and haven't considered trying anything else again. when you find something that works it pays to just stick with it.
I got a pair of the Marin hard toe brunt boots. Idk if I got the incorrect size or it was just my foot but the most uncomfortable boot I have ever worn ever. I got blisters on my heels and my whole foot bruised. Especially on top of my foot where it creases where the protective toe cap is. Boot is extremely hot because they do add extra padding so bad choice for hot climates. Also water proofness goes away quick within 2 weeks. I will say they did honor the 30 day return policy and I respect them for that for working in hard nasty environment for 3 weeks straight in them. So that was cool. But yeah I think just a marketing scam way better boots out there for a cheaper price.
I used to wear Redwings but the sole fell apart on them, other local guys had similar issues and the only think we can come up with is the cow manure most of us work in during the day when we do have our chore boots on eats it, everyone else with them doesn't have the issue if they don't farm.............I ended up buying Brunts mostly because that was about the only option local vendors had without ordering in, we lost our Redwing store, so choices went out the window when that closed. Anyhow, I will say after a few months the Brunts seem to be holding up ok, and they are comfortable IMHO, how things go with them long term remains to be seen. I would prefer a American made boot, but finding one now without ordering it in is about impossible, that annoys me.
I bought these last year, Christmas time, my buddy bought a pair of redwings right before summer started, he already needs new boots, I do too but I can still wear them and I've had them longer, I do like them and will prolly buy another pair
What does your buddy do? Is he a bigger or heavier guy? There are lots of factors to why they wore out. Also some people just don’t take care of boots like they should, they should be cleaned every night with a damp cloth and a brush, and put in a shoe tree every night. This helps keeps the leather good and the trees keep them from moisture buildup. Leather should be moisturized often as well, especially if they get wet often or are in dry hot climates.
Pretty sure i will just stil with my Thorogoods. They are around the same price, but they are known to last for many years. I operate a tow truck and they seem to do great in rain snow ice and all walks of weather.
i had some brunts for two-three years but i had to replace the insoles repeatedly. honestly for $130 i got what i expected, i beat the hell out of them and they took the beating. even when i moved on, they were still in decent shape besides the insoles. ended up getting red wings last year and they are the best boots ive ever had
I was just fed their ad for “Redwing vs Brunt.” It’s like, they’re not even similar products. The only thing they have in common is they are both footwear. You have lots of comments in the ads. A lot of things saying how great they are. Then some people chime in to make remarks of their lower quality. It’s dishonest to compare these products. They’re on the Shelves at Blaine’s Farm and Fleet locally now. I get it. I get good boots are expensive. I get prices keep going up. I’m just not a fan of this. Compare to something you’re not and have tradespeople as your target market. You can sell the product and have a market, you just aren’t Redwing or any other quality boot maker. Not even worth mentioning in the same breath.
I've been wearing my brunt's for 7 months in the automotive industry and they have been great. Never had moc toes before and wanted to try them out before buying thorogoods
Imo $140 for Brunts flagship Marin boot is practically free for comfortable boots, anything as cheap as $140 should be expected to be replaced every year, and there’s nothing wrong with that when they’re only $140, but really good boots cost between $500 - $700 like Limmer Boots or Nick’s Boots and require an extensive and painful break in period, but for that you will get boots that will last so long you’ll need to get them resoled / retreaded
I’ve had two pairs of these over almost 4 years now and the only thing that wears out is the sole and the fabric on the inside by the heel, other than that solid and comfy boot.
I've been hoping for a video on Brunt. They're one of the boots I can get for free from my job so I'm curious, but I'll probably still get the Thorogoods for a little out of pocket.
It depends on what your job means by free. If you can just ask for a replacement when they break, then these boots are just fine for that assuming they fit you. If you get one pair every year or longer I'd say get more durable boots.
My red wings are honestly the most comfortable work boot I’ve ever worn … and are durable. I’ve tried many many work boots some affordable some expensive (danner) and so far red wing is in the lead 😊
Redwing is honestly the best value for the buck, especially if you are REALLY working in them. I’ve never owned a pair of RW/Irish setter that have let me down. Stitches don’t fail, glue holds, laces are quality. Rivets are solid. Almost always under 300$. Redwing and Irish setter have NEVER disappointed me. MANY other brands I’ve tried have fallen apart within the first month of owning them.
Wow, it was my first time watching your video, and I really like the honesty, the good, and the bad of the product. It's any work boots, with safety toe, comfortable and water resistant, or water repelent that you recommend ?
I was thinking about to purchasing these boots and first off I'm always been you get what you pay for in life kind of person so $170 to me thought is super cheap anyway compared to other brands I'm glad I seen your video because honestly those boots would last maybe 6 months to a year and I really think a year generous imma pass on these guys for now maybe they'll get better in the future you definitely got a sub from me thanks for the video!
I’m a journeyman carpenter and fine woodworker, please don’t push the boot through the bandsaw start it and pull the boot through the bandsaw. If there’s a soft spot in the boot or the blade breaks your hands can end up in the blade in a heartbeat.
I bought a pair of the martins last year to try after my coworker got them. They were complete junk, I sent them back the next day. My coworker’s fell apart in the next couple weeks and he said he’d never buy Brunt’s again
Moc toe you have to buy Throughgood they are about $230 nowadays but last a long time. I have a pair of steel toed in 2021 still in good shape. I always rotate boots and wear a pair for 3-4 months then switch out. Up until recently the Thorogoods had no “brother” pair few weeks ago I got a pair of 6 inch to go with myb3 year old 8 inch ones.
I just tried and tested , Timberland, Sketcher, Keen, Columbia, and the 2nd most expensive Mid-Boot, on the shelf, the Brunt....and hands down, the Brunt, looks stylish, feels awesome and was the best, No-Heel , choice in the entire stock. Was NOT the reinforced toe, but the older style, Brunt boot. Definite 5 stars , for No-Heel , comfortability. Will they last , that is the question, ?
I wear Thorogood, my next pair will be Thorogood. I've worn several work boots over the years and the only boot that comes close was Iron Age that I bought off a truck that came by our factory twice per year. T-good makes a comfortable boot that's still comfortable after 12 hours. I almost ordered Brunt when I first saw the advertisements, I'm glad I didn't.
I've been wearing thorogoods for years and idk if you've gone through the same thing, but I feel their quality has gone down hill... Hence why im looking at videos on different boots LOL. but I am super bummed cause usually my thorogoods last me a while.
You hit the nail on the head! I’m a bridge carpenter and that’s exactly how I feel about brunt. If they want the brand loyalty they have to earn it with a quality honest product . Not trying to bullshit us with ads . I run the redwing 877. But I’m on my feet all day I’ll pay for the comfort and American made quality oh yeah and a real welt. Redwing where you know what you get when you buy it. They don’t have to plaster ads anywhere . Word of mouth is there advertising
15 video minute video bashing a companies marketing and then at 14:17 says there's nothing wrong with their business model. Then you pin a link to the "best wallet ever" for $69, that really just looks like a couple flaps of leather stitched together. Pot meet kettle!
I bought a pair last year and man and they felt great and were very comfortable Within a few months the inner liner was torn, and the stitching came apart But they only died after walking through some rubble and the front of the boot opened up like a crocodile. Back to my red wings i go
I would never wear a flat sole work boot. I assume they make other styles but it would take a lot for me to switch from the Bates boots I've been working in for about a decade.
I'd like to to see a video about Elten. They are the most expensive boots I've owned personally. They are extremely fragile the water proofing only lasts as long as it takes for the sole to separate from the boots, which isn't long.
I have a pair of the Marin moc toe boots without the bumper, and they're decent. Granted, I got them 3 years ago. I have chosen to wear other boots over them, but i fell for the marketing they did towards blue collar workers. They're not terrible, but they're not amazing. I will say that Eric was incredibly attentive to any questions I had during my research before buying.
A month ago they claimed they have a new release of this boot but with an actual good year welt. I wish you’d check that model since it’s the new one that everyone wants rather than this old model
I’ve had a pair of Irish Setter square toe (can’t remember the exact name) boots for about 2 years now. I was thinking about switching to Brunt since their square toe version just got released a week or so ago, and I wanted to save maybe $100 on new boots. Might be sticking with another pair or Irish Setters after this though
And to think I was literally this week thinking if they were a good pair of boots to buy. Well now I have my answer "Not bloody likely". Thanks Rose Anvil!!!
Bought a pair a few years ago and mine are still going strong. Maybe I just got lucky. Only thing it needs is a new sole inside, and they are still water resistant.
@@mikekirby2085 Back in the 2000s I knew an old guy who wore a pair of them for everything. They apparently helped with some issue. I would love to see them get reviewed! Truly one-of-a-kind!
Would love to see a pair of Red Wing 405's cut in half. I have them and they were marketed as the modern version of their heritage moc toe (easier to break in and not as stiff, making them easier to wear right out of the box) and I love them. Weighing in at almost twice as much as these Brunt's and a price of $234 I don't think it is an unreasonable jump up from these.
I bought a pair and I struggle to find a wide fit these failed me too. They look nice I honestly wish these boot companies like this create boots or sneakers for warehouse jobs.
Danner has a program through my union where they offer a pretty significant discount on the boots to the point where the where priced only a few dollars more than the brunts
I spent less on a pair of Irish Setter Kittson's, and got the following: -actual Goodyear welt -thicker, higher quality, full-grain leather -steel toe -steel shank -the ability to get my boot repaired/re-soled by Red Wing -dignity
this is why companies like that always have ridiculous creator discount codes. The one pair of brunt boots I bought was listed at $150, and I used a permanent 30% off partner discount code to bring it down to about $100. Then, when I only got about 6 months out of the boots until I got my first hole, I went "Well, at least they were only $100". But then the schmuck that didn't use a discount code pays full price and gets screwed. I had a similar experience with a Bluetooth speaker RUclips ad from a few years ago. It was listed as a $200 speaker, but with my fancy creator 65% OFF DISCOUNT CODE, it was only $70. wow! what a deal! And what showed up was the quality level of a $50 speaker. Once again, the shmucks that stumbled upon the speaker without a discount code and paid the full $200 for what sounds like a high-quality speaker get absolutely railed. And these companies just walk away laughing and disappear in a year or two.
That’s why I stick with tried and true Companies, Viberg, White’s, and Wesco.. My Viberg Work Boots have lasted me 5 years and still look new ( I’m getting Close to a resole probably by beginning of next year ) and I work for the Railroad..👍 And How are U claiming being an American Company and stressing that and getting your boots from Cambodia???🤦🏻♂️😂
I've written off ever being able to buy a good work boot for under $200 to $300. I bought a pair of Bates 8 inch "tactical" boots for ankle support, (and minor cool factor because they were the ones worn by Frank Castle in the Netflix Punisher series, lol.) They have been, by far, the most uncomfortable pair of footwear I've ever owned. I get ridiculous heel blisters just walking down the road. That being said, I bought a pair of Nortiv8 trail hikers, and they've been, and still are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. I've never even heard of them until I was on Amazon, and they've managed to take the top spot. I paid $40 for them in an Amazon sale, and they're still going strong after about 8 months of wear. Suffice it to say, I'll be buying another pair when the time comes. On the flipside I'll never buy another pair of Bates. It seems like they're just another company leeching off of the popularity of tactical gear. The truth is they're "tactiCOOL, and nothing more.
I wore Ryng for a few weeks, just to try. I had the worst blistering on my ankles and back pain after just a few weeks which i thought was crazy for a non leather boot. Horrible horrible boots. They DID honor their money back guarantee though.
I agree they're cheaper boots. Ive tried redwings and I didnt find them comfortable, however I've owned the brunt marin unlined for a year now and i find them to be the most comfortable pair of boots I've worn. Ive had ariats, rocky, justins, twisted x and redwings.
The thing with those style of brands is that they can burn bridges really fast. Yes, with a few more years they might mature, but they cannot alienate their core audience too much until then and get a reputation hit that will take too much to overcome
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I WILL SAY IT FOR YOU...THEY ARE LYING!!!
Why would you think Eric is a good dude after all that garbage you just reviewed? He’s a scammer through and through who has no connection to “blue collar” shit.
Foolish way to cut a boot top.
Thanks for the shoutout man. My issue with Brunt is very personal, since most of the men and women I work next to each day don’t have time to do the research you do. It just feels like Brunt and Eric have jumped on the workwear bandwagon- a segment that I’m especially protective of. Construction workers like me expect a fair deal, but taking advantage of us is unforgivable. Therefore this brand is, and always will be, garbage.
Brunt is straight garbage, their whole team is made up of liars and the brands purpose is a cash grab.
I'll stick with my Red Wing Supersole until they quit making it, worth every penny to me, they last, and repairable. I can get 6-9 years per pair with 2 resoles and occasional stitching fix.
@@Myers100684 Brunt Soles are absolute garbage. They wear out in 60-90 days; and you're not going to be able to resole them. For the price they charge for them; it goes beyond not being a fair deal. Its a $49 boot that's being sold for $149. By the end of the year you're gonna spend $500 on boots when you were better off spending half that for a actual quality pair of boots like Jim Green or Red Wing.
So you are gatekeeping work footwear and have a personal issue with the founder. Ok got it.
@@mattyp6908 Or...OR...he sees a mediocre product for an inflated price being pushed for "the working man by a company that cares about the working man" and rightfully calls them on their BS. There is no "gatekeeping"... I doubt anyone would have a problem with a company saying they are for the working man, even if run by a suit, if they delivered a high-quality product for a reasonable price. The issue here is gulf between their claims and their product, while claiming their product is "designed by workers" and "that {they make} high quality, comfortable work boots and clothes"
I won’t lie I got sucked to the hyper because I’ve essentially given up on redwings. My trades hard on the feet and redwings id get maybe 6 months before I had exposed toes and I had to swap insoles. I switched to wolverine since it my boots weren’t going to last I’d save money. I got the brunt 8 inch lined Marin comp toe. Comfier yes. But won’t last long toe started breaking down in a few weeks. Honestly if the unlined were like $100 that wouldn’t be bad but the price I paid I was not thrilled with how they are holding up.
Companies like this are for one thing, and one thing only. To pull as much money out of peoples pockets as possible before everyone realizes they are crap, then boom, gone and on to the next "thing of the minute".
true, another white collar millionaire trying to squeeze money out of blue collar people... i see why people hate on them
This seems to be almost every company and product now days :(
Excellent description of Carhartt too.
Exactly
Its all marketing b.s. look at Tom's from a few years ago, now you have hey dudes, nothing great, cheap material but people swear by them being comfortable shoes. I bought a pair and I immediately regret buying them when I wore them for a day
Companies like Brunt aren't necessarily in the business of selling a product, rather often they're in the business of selling the company. Basically, a new startup goes through rounds of venture capital funding, concocts a value based on capital raised and potential sales, markets aggressively to gain some market share, then quickly sells to a larger conglomerate that is successfully bamboozled by the whole enterprise, then start a new startup, rinse, repeat.
There's an entire job title called "incubator" who's job it is to manage this strategy. Get to the exit as fast as possible. I know a couple of these guys who took over a company to get it ready for sale. It's been 3 years and they've gone through 12 potential buyers, but no takers. As such the company has had to slowly fire half the staff and counting pennies on everything. Point being, they are shit at actually running a sustained business.
I work in the automotive industry and our supervisor has a pair of Thorogoods lasting 5 years. Then one of my coworkers bought a Brunt moc toe, showed up to work, and joked with the supervisor, saying "These boots are cheaper and better". 3 Months later I go into the bathroom before my shift and I see his boots in the trash with the shoe and the soles separated. Apparently, he tripped over something and it ripped open. I have been wearing cheap $50 Rothco boots for the past 2 years now and they've worn past the lugs and are now flat-bottomed and the leather is cracking but other than that no problems. I do plan on buying something resolable and at least $150 because I believe they will last way longer. But even my cheap $50 Rothco boots outlasted these Brunts and that's a little bit embarrassing.
Mistakes you only make once but we were all broke greenhorns once.
Weird, hows your back feel? hows your feet? i bet youll say you feel great but if you go see a professional, they will tell you they are in worse shape then you thought.
I paid $250 for my boots. got them 5 years ago. the tread is still thick and has another 5 years to go, the boot just gets more comfortable by the day and no signs of damage.
Its weird putting on a work boot that feels like a rugged breezy moccasin. get what ya pay for.
Don't be shy what's the brand?
well basically none of this sounds believable outside the bit about thorogoods
Thurogoods are GOAT.
My main problem is seeing their ads where they compare themselves to $300-500 boots and talk about how they're just as good and you're not getting better value by spending more.
$300-$500 is buying you a economic status symbol that gives you a sense of pride over material ownership... nothing more.
@@Kinetic.44ya.... you don't know what your talking about
@Kinetic.44 if you're actually demanding something of your work boots, you really aren't getting a good one until at least the $300 ballpark. Maybe slightly less before taxes, but that's pretty much the bottom of the price range for really good work boots that will hold up to tough conditions for more than a couple months.
Yeah, don't compare yourself unless you really are as good or better than... Lol makes sense for sure.
@@Kinetic.44 maybe your feet just aren't built for real work boots.
I purchased a few pairs, and I'll try to give as honest a review as possible. First pair was the ryng boots. They were comfy out of the box, and decent for winter work. I switched them out with my other work boots(Irish Setter and Wolverine,) and was able to wear them for over a year and a half. I retired them after a diesel spill, which I wouldn't expect any boot to survive.
My second pair was the Marin comp toe. They were comfortable, but had some loose threads right out of the box. The leather was worn through within weeks, and I applied tuff toe, but the stitching failed elsewhere, and the soles were worn through, in a matter of 3 and a half months. These were also cycled out with my other work boots.
The third pair was supposed to be the ryng boots, given my prior service with them, but they were never received, and i was refused a refund.
In all, I purchased 3 pairs of boots from them, and got less than 2 years of cumulative service. I steer people away on the jobsite whenever new boots are brought up, due to both poor craftsmanship and poor business practice.
My Redwings were $10 more than the brunts in the video when I got them and are coming up on their 6th year in use. I hope you have better experiences with other brands because that's ridiculous.
So glad I didn't buy into all that BS! I seen they were not quality boots when my co worker got a pair, not even 6 months later they were trashed. I wear Redbacks, them things are the best boots I've ever worn and are very durable, so comfy I have the factory insole in them.
Idk I loved mine off the bat. I had the Ryng and the Marin and when I had issues with shipping they sent me a backup pair or boots free. I haven't had any issues personally
you have some seriously low expectations for boots if you think a diesel spill will kill most boots... ive spilled lots of diesel on my ariats and they keep on trucking... i usually get 2-3 years out of a pair
@@noclass2gun342 if you must know, it was a fuel line rupture, right at the shut off. Everything I wore that day was soaked in roughly 10 gallons of diesel.
Man I guess I'm a lucky one with brunt. I work as a butcher and I wanted to give them a chance. I've only had one issue since I've bought them. The lace hooks gave up after a few weeks on one boot. I took them to a show repair and had grommets put in to just have the laces go through the boot. After that my boots have been with me 8 months and no other issues. I walk on my feet 9 hours a day. They routinely get wet with water and chemicals and still holding up great. They are comfortable to wear for me. I mean i haven't had an insole in a shoe last as long as these have. I will knock the outsole is not very good with slip resistant. But they are holding up decently. I got the marin soft toe lined and only paid 130$ with free shipping.
Not to be rude because I def have respect for you as a butcher but besides the constant walking and some moisture I don’t see you doing a whole lot of damage to boots… but Brunt calling their boots “work boots” (not to mention the CEO making statements about his “friends in construction”) make it seem like they will last in construction, mill work, on rigs etc. I’m a machinist and we will completely ruin a good pair of $300 Thorogood or Red Wings in a month.. constantly walking on hot, sharp metal chips and in oil and cutting fluid. Brunt boots lasted me 2 weeks. Barely.
I like my brunt’s had them over a year still holding up good very comfortable. For the price point not mad at all. Do full remodels from demo to finish plus i take care of the family rental properties they were great shoveling. I had no problem, gripping on ice.
You have given them much grace! They are ripping off hard working people. Crap is crap!!
Facts
They make a good year welted boot, same shit as every other company 😂
I got over a year out of them about the same as other brand boots that are way more money
? it's a fake welt lmao
I'd like to see you review their new USA made Marin. I'm curious if they've improved anything.
I'm a Utah asphalt (CDL) truck driver and my first pair of real work boots were the Brunts and I loved them! And they held up and probably still have another year left in them. But I found this channel and immediately switched over to Jim Green African Rangers haha
I used to be on the cheap boot mindset but I've also switched up to Jim green, value and quality are unmatched
Love my JG Rangers. That's a killer affordable boot.
Truckers aren't all that hard on boots. Ask your mechanics what holds up.
My company bought us Red Wings. They wore out in about 6 months. My Brunt’s have been more comfortable and wear so much better.
I have bought two pairs of Brunt boots. The first pair were the logger style and just weren't for me so I sent them back no issues. The second pair was the newest version of the unlined Marin. Now I liked the boot just fine but when I worked in them, I slipped off the side of a platform that I was working on. Thankfully it was just about ten inches off the ground and I wasn't hurt, but I definitely sent those back as well and they were definitely worked in. I give them plenty of credit for the 30 day return policy. There were no issues with that! But I won't be trying any more of them.
I love how you walk through the overview of these boots (no pun intended) this was incredibly informative and interesting to watch! I look forward to more reviews from you.
I'm also incredibly happy this wasn't clickbait lol the title worried me a little at first.
Wanna know how junk they are? The laborers union here in Massachusetts is giving local union members 2 free pairs. And if you’re a union member you already know union halls don’t give ANYTHING away for free.
They don’t want to support union made boots made in Wisconsin? Bummer.
@@FederalPacificEh Anytime unions want to fight each other, I'm all for it.
First rule of economics. There is no such thing as a free lunch.
@@shoe187lb kinda what I said but ok thanks
@@FederalPacificEh I’m a teamster so I gotta buy my own boots regardless.
I live most the year in Cambodia, there is no way they are shipping Texas leather all the way to S.E. Asia. THEY ARE SOURCING IT FROM CHINA.
I was thinking something similar? like wow they would send the leather all the way to another country? wouldnt be cheap
The way they went from non existent to in every online ad space overnight told me all I needed to know. Absolutely zero shock that it's a product of a venture capital shell game.
For working, I like the Redwing Irish Settlers, for hunting and fishing the Kenetrek Mountain Guide and for mountaineering and Alpine climbing the Nepal Evos. Just like reliable boots that are comfortable and last a long time and are worth having re-soled
GORUCK MacV-2 safety boot. Just came out, sits in the $180 range. Thank you Weston, and your crew.
I went thru 3 pairs of macv1s as a mechanic, lasted about a year each but they were comfortable and lightweight which I loved. I have since moved on to a pair of whites but I'm glad to see they now offer a more solid boot for work
Thanks for another great video. I never had a good feeling about the brunt boot/ads
But as a blue collar worker working in the oil and gas industry mostly Petroleum Refinery waste solutions now as opposed to the oilfield work I have done for almost 20 years previously I'm pretty sure I can gauge a good work boot and as far as the materials in Brunts I'll pass seems similar to Brahmas or Survivors the Wal-Mart brand. You'd be lucky to get 30 days out of a pair and as soon as they get hot and wet they fall apart.
spot on
Truth.
I would like to see you guys do the Thorogood Iron River Series composite toe. They are listed at the same price point as these Brunt boots. I would like to see how these lesser priced Thorogood's stack up
THOROGOOD SUPREMACY
One of my coworkers brother works at Brunt as a high schmucky schmuk so he gave my coworker a pair. He wore them for about 2 weeks and talked them up then I noticed he was wearing his old boots. I said what’s up with the Brunt’s? And he told me they’re a POS! 😂😂😂😂
Okay i have to say this, even though i have very little interest in the product.
That wallet ad was THE MOST professional piece of product placement i have ever seen from a RUclipsr ever.
Seriously i thought i was being served a separate ad it was that good, well done that's some high quality advertisment right there.
Dude i was litterally wondering the other day if theres any youtube channels similar to “whats inside” that gives more info. Ur a beast bro
I got my Marin Brunt Toe boots last year in July of 2023. I am still wearing them & have put miles & miles on them. I will say that i was not beating on them super hard until this year. I got into polyeurea floor coatings & when hand grinding the concrete i did begin putting the toe caps to use. I have the older model boot & the thing that i have against it is the leather pull strap on the back unstiched one day & when i looked at it it only appeared go have 1 line of stiching. The rear sole us begining to wear out at an angle & i am back cutting trees again. The boots looked trashed during the floor coating work but a few walks through the hay field in the morning cleaned them back up after saturating them with the dew from the grass. I will probably be looking for a new pair of boots this year and i do see that Brunt has developed & launched a true welted Marin as well as improved on the regular cemented Marins including the Brunt Toe Marin. These boots have honestly been one of the lightest & most comfortable boots ive owned & look great. Even with me wearing out the inside boot backing with all the miles ive put on them has not caused any blistering nor any discomfort. I will say though that i am unimpressed witg how both boots have worn out completely on the inside back heal area. My Timberland Titans (2 pair over 6 years) held great to tree work & basic factory work. Those still fit comfortably & broke in within a day or 2. Those were the second most comfortable boot ive owned and tge Brunt does take the win for comfort out of the box as well as fatigue reduction at the end of 10 to 14 hour work days on the feet.
I can't wait until companies like this go the way of the dodo. More and more people are realizing how useless this business model is for everyone but the people at the top. Unfortunately, so long as there are fish to catch there will be fishermen to catch them.
Guy I work with showed up wearing these and was proud as hell, I just let him believe they were awesome. I wear Danner Quarry and just said I like mine too.
Danner Quarry is the best boot IMO
I just bought my second pair. I needed the unlined for summer. The lined ones are still in good shape after quite a lot of hard daily use. I work in excavation/landscaping. Now I'm not fooled by all their BS marketing about being better than Redwing/Thorogood, etc. Their marketing is obnoxious. Their 30 day no questions asked return is what got me to try them. They are comfortable out of the box and still are 6 plus months later. They're not high quality, but I just can't justify spending $300 or more on a boot that may never break in and be comfortable for me.
Ive never had a good pair of boots not break in for me. But I have a few pairs that took a lot longer than I'd like. I'm an office nerd that occasionally has to visit the warehouse or production areas, so I need steel toes but don't really beat on them much. Just bought a pair of Redwing Supersoles prior to a weeklong trip to one of our other sites. Ended up walking about 25 miles over the five days I was there and those boots destroyed my feet. Had to go get moleskin and tape to get through the week. Now that my feet are feeling better I've been wearing them and they feel better but still have a ways to go. I dont want to have to wear a pair of boots for weeks and walk 50-100 miles before they get comfortable.
I work in a machine shop 12-hour shifts, and when I first started I invested in the indestructible steel toe tennis shoes. 4 months and they were completely ruined. Did some research on Brunt, and decided to just spend the money on red wings. $320 but god damn they are incredibly comfortable and have held up incredibly well so far
That is a really nice ad for your wallet.
Never watch an ad, ever.
One word: SponsorBlock
You know he needs to make money to make these videos and destroy all these shoes. He gave you a honest review and yall still complain.
@@olvera6710 and why you telling me this?
@@olvera6710 NEVER watch an ad.
I’ve had a pair of Marin comp toes for 6 months now. They have been fantastic. I am happy with them. They see heavy use every day.
I wore my 8” Marin’s for a year and a half doing fencing, concrete, household demo. I didn’t put them through the ringer, but they are pretty comfortable and have held up. I’ve re-soled them with vibram wedges just this month. I still prefer my keen Cincinnati and wolverine loaders any day, particularly the keens
If they are this bad now... the only that will change in the 2 to 3 year timespan you make refence to... is their hunger for greater dividends. Which equals more cutting corners to come. Hard pass, for me.
Great video brother!!!! THANK YOU for doing these! I LITERALLY was contemplating picking these up and I'm so glad you have me this insight!!!!
Ive been wearing brunts since they came out, yes their marketing is over the top but they are just super confortable out of the box, i work in the water resto business, and the work environment changes everyday, from standing on 3 inch of standing water one day and the next day im removing a hardwood floor, then the next day im taking double drywal walls down. They have kept up with me , they typically last me about 14 months and thats saying a lot. I was a redwings fan before, and i won't be again. I work 10+ hrs everyday and they are ready to go again the following day. My two cents. Love the channel.
11:00 as someone who uses a bandsaw everyday I cringe a little at this part, definitely trained not to every place your hands in the middle when splitting anything like that. You ever have the thing youre cutting catch instead of cut and it will pull you so fast you have very little time to react proper. Its easy to think it will never happen to you but ive seen it in person.
As a journeyman carpenter and fine woodworker, I agree.
I was thinking something similar while watching that.
I wish he'd show better safety on the bandsaw. He keeps this up, he's going to get called "stumpy" at some point.
@immikeurnot cool internet shoe man don't need no safety warning
But yeah, even as a untrained person who only used a saw like that a handful of times you instinctively know its wrong
I’ve been wearing a pair of Marin’s for almost a year now as an electrical apprentice and looking past all the bs marketing and false advertising no they are not absolute garbage boots. When I bought them I was looking for an affordable pair of boots and knew going into it that I shouldn’t expect top notch quality. For the price point (I think $130 at the time) they have served their purpose and held up better than expected. However, for 10-12 hour days on my feet all day I experienced noticeably more pain and fatigue in my feet, legs, and back than I did with the pair of red wings I had beforehand. There simply just isn’t enough support or stability for being on your feet working all day. Being on ladders with no shank is also extremely fatiguing on my arches. They are like bulky leather socks with soles on the bottom. For someone who needs a pair of boots for occasional light work around the house or simply just casual wear I think they would serve you well. They simply just don’t fill the needs that I’m looking for in my daily workhorses. I am working on breaking in a pair of Nicks at the moment and the extra support and stability is going to be very much appreciated.
Very good description. I have 4 pair of Brunts, their Ohman Chelsea style boot (2) and the Ryng Comp/Burnt Toe (2). I have one pair of each home and work. I manage our small family business and primarily spend time in my office. The Chelsea style are nice, they are comfortable and look good with a pair of clean jeans, should I have a client of vendor stop in. I also get to do a majority of our R&D and that leads to playing around with our plasma table, press break and welder. I then slip on the comp toes. For me, they look good, perform as needed and should last a long time. At home, I use those Chelseas for casual wear and the comp toe for yard work and when I have to cut wood. I will probably have them all for a few years. If I was a day to day laborer I would have probably invested in better boots. When I was researching, I was disappointed to find out most Red Wings are not US made any longer. In addition, I wanted pull on boots because I can change in/out of them easier. I think they have a good value, for the right appications.
You’re an apprentice and it shows….
I bought the thorogoods and wore them for about a month, insanely hard to break in the tongue is so hard it was popping the veins on my feet every step I took, bought brunt Marin’s for half the price and been wearing them for 3 months now, insanely comfortable and holding up decent so far, if I get a year out of the brunt’s I’ll be more than happy
I went through the same thing, wasted 300 bucks on thorogoods and hated myself everyday. Changed to the marins and no issues since. I get a boot allowance once a year so as long as they last a year, that’s all I need
Gotta give them more time to break in. The better quality boots arent the most comfortable at first it takes months before you can comfortably wear them and not think about it. And I've noticed that cheaper boots market being comfortable from day 1 so take that for what it is.
I'm not promoting brunt but how is 160 bucks for boots not inexpensive? Has anyone bought anything in the last 5 years?
Higher quality boots tend to be above $300 if you want longevity. I agree that $160 should provide above subpar quality, I used to pay for timberlands not far off from that back in the '90s when they were a higher quality. I would always get the moc top chukkas. 😂 Danners and Red wings run about three bills each and that's more along the lines of a higher quality workboot in my opinion..
Recently was gifted a pair of the Marin style that is waterproof lined. My company provided them (Construction management). Initial impression is they’re not too heavy, sole has a good squish and generally comfortable, decent styling. Saw your initial video on these boots but maintained an open mind. One full day in them felt ok. Haven’t put them back on.
I run construction sites, don’t carry a tool belt, as a super. Talking to subs on my site and other sites, there’s two categories, maybe three, of people when it comes to boots and working every day in them.
-First is someone who doesn’t mind spending extra money for thorogood, red wing, and similar and will maintain the leather, possibly even resole a couple times.
-Second is the type of worker that will buy a thorogood etc, wear them and toss them out after 12-18 months. No maintenance. Willing to wear anything because they’re not going to maintain it anyways so looking to save some money.
-third category is office folk that need a boot for when they’re on a job site but don’t wear them all the time. Still look new a year later.
My experience and conversations, most guys in the trades in my area aren’t conditioning and cleaning leather, they’re cat 2. Some guys like the price point of brunt for that reason but the durability doesn’t always hold up but justify buying 2 pairs per year @ $160 versus some of the $250-$300 boots that last longer. Personally I’d rather care for my leather and re-sole (mainly because of this channel). I currently wear the Double H pull ons. A pair of thirogoods heading out for re-soling.
You are my go to channel for boot information, and think it’s a good idea to check your channel first before making a purchase. Back to the boots. Cutting corners when it can’t be that much more in price isn’t a great biz model. Why not charge 30$ more and go first class? What you do is show the hidden. That’s beautiful. Thanks.
Do a series on cheap Walmart or other box store brands. For the guy that just needs a pair of boots 1 day a week doing yard work or something around the house. $ 75 is MAX, more like $ 50 or less.
He has done that video in the past. It's a really good video and some of the WalMart end up being a little better than you think. Definitely worth watching.
For that price, I'd say army surplus is your best bet.
Yes, military surplus for hte win. Make sure they were actually worn some, so they are broken in. They will last MANY times what a Wally-World boot would. BTDT.
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As a blue collar worker i i have noticed a few things. To have a boot that actually lasts any decent amount of time you need to spend in the several hundred dollar range. I like many other workers don’t think its worth it. The difference between boots like brunt and the $30 walmart boots isn’t significant enough to make me want them. A pair of Walmart boots lasts me 6 months and a pair of brunt’s will go about 8 months at best, to me its not worth paying that much more to get 2 more months out of it. And the really expensive ones are nice and could last years and are repairable but the upfront cost is really high they do eventually wear out so I prefer to just go disposable and get cheap boots. Might not be the same for others but for me i feel like i get the most value out of the $30-$60 range
So I purchased a pair of their boots back in July 2024, right out of the box I put them on and they were the most comfortable work boots I’ve worn. And I’ve worn lots of brands of boots, CAT, Redwings, Carolina’s, Ariat’s, none have lasted more than a year. I work construction so they are definitely put to work in rough conditions, water, mud, dust, uneven ground, ect. Back to the brunt’s, within the first week the stitches on the top of the boot started to come out, now three months later the sole is starting to come off of one of the boots. I emailed Brunt, and told them about the problems, and they sent me a brand new pair free of charge. We will see how the next pair stands up. Side note also oil my boots and put them on a boot dryer every night. So far I’m not impressed with durability.
My wife bought me an $8 boot from Walmart. I think normal price is like $25. It looked good when new and has a steel toe. It is comfortable but not on par with my Solovair. All in all, it's my normal wear boot that I wear for everything.
I can’t believe all the good reviews they get. I had a pair of the Marins and they were falling apart after 3 months. Residential remodeling. Keen Utility is my brand
My mom got me a pair for my birthday cause my redwings split across the bottom. I do apartment maintenance and do a variety of work from some plumbing, electrical, drywall, hvac, with a lot of attic and crawl space crawling. Was hoping for a different review when researching them but I guess we will see
I haven’t had any issues with my Marin’s or Lee’s, but everyone’s mileage may vary.
Union Carpenter here from WA state. That being said I got to put my boots to the test in harsh conditions all while doing heavy duty construction. I've owned both expensive brands like Georgia Boot, Danners, etc. I've also owned Brunts as well. I've never heard of anyone hating on Brunt personally, but I guess there's a small community out there. One thing I can attest to is for the cost, Brunt beats the other brands. Brunts boots are also one of the most comfortable boot I've ever slipped my foot into. All in all, Brunt in my opinion is beating the other brands, best bang for your buck, comfort...comfort...comfort.
Bought a pair of Marin’s 2 years ago, the uppers were not bad the leather seemed decent but I only got 6 months of wearing the boots before the soles were smooth and starting to lose chunks and seperate.
Went back to Thorogood boots after that and am still wearing them now after a year and a half and still have life to the soles
I tried some brunt boots a few years ago and was severely disappointed. i bought them when they had a new years special going on and didn't wear them till my previous boots out completely. when i finally got to wearing them i was outside of their 90 day return policy. about 2 weeks after wearing them the lugs of the treat started to peel apart from the rest of the sole. the sole itself never cracked or broke but the lugs would catch on the straw erosion blanket like a cat on velcro. when i asked brunt about it they said sorry your out of the 90 day window and i was SOL on any kind of warranty. they also wouldn't answer my question if this was an isolated incident or something they had seen before. i went back to my timberland pro's and haven't considered trying anything else again. when you find something that works it pays to just stick with it.
I got a pair of the Marin hard toe brunt boots. Idk if I got the incorrect size or it was just my foot but the most uncomfortable boot I have ever worn ever. I got blisters on my heels and my whole foot bruised. Especially on top of my foot where it creases where the protective toe cap is. Boot is extremely hot because they do add extra padding so bad choice for hot climates. Also water proofness goes away quick within 2 weeks. I will say they did honor the 30 day return policy and I respect them for that for working in hard nasty environment for 3 weeks straight in them. So that was cool. But yeah I think just a marketing scam way better boots out there for a cheaper price.
I used to wear Redwings but the sole fell apart on them, other local guys had similar issues and the only think we can come up with is the cow manure most of us work in during the day when we do have our chore boots on eats it, everyone else with them doesn't have the issue if they don't farm.............I ended up buying Brunts mostly because that was about the only option local vendors had without ordering in, we lost our Redwing store, so choices went out the window when that closed. Anyhow, I will say after a few months the Brunts seem to be holding up ok, and they are comfortable IMHO, how things go with them long term remains to be seen. I would prefer a American made boot, but finding one now without ordering it in is about impossible, that annoys me.
I bought these last year, Christmas time, my buddy bought a pair of redwings right before summer started, he already needs new boots, I do too but I can still wear them and I've had them longer, I do like them and will prolly buy another pair
What does your buddy do? Is he a bigger or heavier guy? There are lots of factors to why they wore out. Also some people just don’t take care of boots like they should, they should be cleaned every night with a damp cloth and a brush, and put in a shoe tree every night. This helps keeps the leather good and the trees keep them from moisture buildup. Leather should be moisturized often as well, especially if they get wet often or are in dry hot climates.
Pretty sure i will just stil with my Thorogoods. They are around the same price, but they are known to last for many years. I operate a tow truck and they seem to do great in rain snow ice and all walks of weather.
hope you do a review on the new brunt made in the USA boot
i had some brunts for two-three years but i had to replace the insoles repeatedly.
honestly for $130 i got what i expected, i beat the hell out of them and they took the beating. even when i moved on, they were still in decent shape besides the insoles.
ended up getting red wings last year and they are the best boots ive ever had
I was just fed their ad for “Redwing vs Brunt.”
It’s like, they’re not even similar products. The only thing they have in common is they are both footwear.
You have lots of comments in the ads. A lot of things saying how great they are. Then some people chime in to make remarks of their lower quality.
It’s dishonest to compare these products.
They’re on the Shelves at Blaine’s Farm and Fleet locally now.
I get it. I get good boots are expensive. I get prices keep going up.
I’m just not a fan of this. Compare to something you’re not and have tradespeople as your target market.
You can sell the product and have a market, you just aren’t Redwing or any other quality boot maker. Not even worth mentioning in the same breath.
I've been wearing my brunt's for 7 months in the automotive industry and they have been great. Never had moc toes before and wanted to try them out before buying thorogoods
Imo $140 for Brunts flagship Marin boot is practically free for comfortable boots, anything as cheap as $140 should be expected to be replaced every year, and there’s nothing wrong with that when they’re only $140, but really good boots cost between $500 - $700 like Limmer Boots or Nick’s Boots and require an extensive and painful break in period, but for that you will get boots that will last so long you’ll need to get them resoled / retreaded
I’ve had two pairs of these over almost 4 years now and the only thing that wears out is the sole and the fabric on the inside by the heel, other than that solid and comfy boot.
I've been hoping for a video on Brunt. They're one of the boots I can get for free from my job so I'm curious, but I'll probably still get the Thorogoods for a little out of pocket.
free for a reason
It depends on what your job means by free. If you can just ask for a replacement when they break, then these boots are just fine for that assuming they fit you. If you get one pair every year or longer I'd say get more durable boots.
they just came out with a usa made claim to be goodyear welted boot for 100 bucks more, love to see a review on that 🤔
My red wings are honestly the most comfortable work boot I’ve ever worn … and are durable. I’ve tried many many work boots some affordable some expensive (danner) and so far red wing is in the lead 😊
Redwing is honestly the best value for the buck, especially if you are REALLY working in them. I’ve never owned a pair of RW/Irish setter that have let me down. Stitches don’t fail, glue holds, laces are quality. Rivets are solid. Almost always under 300$. Redwing and Irish setter have NEVER disappointed me. MANY other brands I’ve tried have fallen apart within the first month of owning them.
Is it just me or is every pair of Redwings a mf'er to break in?
I appreciate your detail and honest video. I have been on the fence . I want it as an everyday boot
Wow, it was my first time watching your video, and I really like the honesty, the good, and the bad of the product. It's any work boots, with safety toe, comfortable and water resistant, or water repelent that you recommend ?
I bought a pair of mock toe carhardt from tractor supply for $170 and have been very happy with them
I was thinking about to purchasing these boots and first off I'm always been you get what you pay for in life kind of person so $170 to me thought is super cheap anyway compared to other brands I'm glad I seen your video because honestly those boots would last maybe 6 months to a year and I really think a year generous imma pass on these guys for now maybe they'll get better in the future you definitely got a sub from me thanks for the video!
I’m a journeyman carpenter and fine woodworker, please don’t push the boot through the bandsaw start it and pull the boot through the bandsaw. If there’s a soft spot in the boot or the blade breaks your hands can end up in the blade in a heartbeat.
I bought a pair of the martins last year to try after my coworker got them. They were complete junk, I sent them back the next day. My coworker’s fell apart in the next couple weeks and he said he’d never buy Brunt’s again
Moc toe you have to buy Throughgood they are about $230 nowadays but last a long time. I have a pair of steel toed in 2021 still in good shape. I always rotate boots and wear a pair for 3-4 months then switch out. Up until recently the Thorogoods had no “brother” pair few weeks ago I got a pair of 6 inch to go with myb3 year old 8 inch ones.
I just tried and tested , Timberland, Sketcher, Keen, Columbia, and the 2nd most expensive Mid-Boot, on the shelf, the Brunt....and hands down, the Brunt, looks stylish, feels awesome and was the best, No-Heel , choice in the entire stock. Was NOT the reinforced toe, but the older style, Brunt boot.
Definite 5 stars , for No-Heel , comfortability.
Will they last , that is the question, ?
I wear Thorogood, my next pair will be Thorogood. I've worn several work boots over the years and the only boot that comes close was Iron Age that I bought off a truck that came by our factory twice per year. T-good makes a comfortable boot that's still comfortable after 12 hours. I almost ordered Brunt when I first saw the advertisements, I'm glad I didn't.
I've been wearing thorogoods for years and idk if you've gone through the same thing, but I feel their quality has gone down hill... Hence why im looking at videos on different boots LOL. but I am super bummed cause usually my thorogoods last me a while.
You hit the nail on the head! I’m a bridge carpenter and that’s exactly how I feel about brunt. If they want the brand loyalty they have to earn it with a quality honest product . Not trying to bullshit us with ads . I run the redwing 877. But I’m on my feet all day I’ll pay for the comfort and American made quality oh yeah and a real welt. Redwing where you know what you get when you buy it. They don’t have to plaster ads anywhere . Word of mouth is there advertising
Brunt just released a USA made Marin work boot. Would you take a look and see what they’ve changed and if it’s worth the price they are asking for it?
Can you do a review on the new brunt USA Marin welted? Just ordered a pair and would like to see how they differ from the brunt toe
How are they please update me as I really considering buying them
15 video minute video bashing a companies marketing and then at 14:17 says there's nothing wrong with their business model. Then you pin a link to the "best wallet ever" for $69, that really just looks like a couple flaps of leather stitched together. Pot meet kettle!
I bought a pair last year and man and they felt great and were very comfortable
Within a few months the inner liner was torn, and the stitching came apart
But they only died after walking through some rubble and the front of the boot opened up like a crocodile.
Back to my red wings i go
I would never wear a flat sole work boot. I assume they make other styles but it would take a lot for me to switch from the Bates boots I've been working in for about a decade.
I'd like to to see a video about Elten. They are the most expensive boots I've owned personally. They are extremely fragile the water proofing only lasts as long as it takes for the sole to separate from the boots, which isn't long.
I have a pair of the Marin moc toe boots without the bumper, and they're decent. Granted, I got them 3 years ago. I have chosen to wear other boots over them, but i fell for the marketing they did towards blue collar workers. They're not terrible, but they're not amazing. I will say that Eric was incredibly attentive to any questions I had during my research before buying.
A month ago they claimed they have a new release of this boot but with an actual good year welt. I wish you’d check that model since it’s the new one that everyone wants rather than this old model
I’ve had a pair of Irish Setter square toe (can’t remember the exact name) boots for about 2 years now. I was thinking about switching to Brunt since their square toe version just got released a week or so ago, and I wanted to save maybe $100 on new boots. Might be sticking with another pair or Irish Setters after this though
And to think I was literally this week thinking if they were a good pair of boots to buy. Well now I have my answer "Not bloody likely". Thanks Rose Anvil!!!
Bought a pair a few years ago and mine are still going strong. Maybe I just got lucky. Only thing it needs is a new sole inside, and they are still water resistant.
Z-Coil boots and shoes have a literal spring for a heel!
Ive always wanted to try a pair but i think i would break every bone twice.
@@mikekirby2085 Back in the 2000s I knew an old guy who wore a pair of them for everything.
They apparently helped with some issue.
I would love to see them get reviewed!
Truly one-of-a-kind!
Are they paying you? I've seen you on other videos pushing their shoes.
Would love to see a pair of Red Wing 405's cut in half. I have them and they were marketed as the modern version of their heritage moc toe (easier to break in and not as stiff, making them easier to wear right out of the box) and I love them. Weighing in at almost twice as much as these Brunt's and a price of $234 I don't think it is an unreasonable jump up from these.
I bought a pair and I struggle to find a wide fit these failed me too. They look nice I honestly wish these boot companies like this create boots or sneakers for warehouse jobs.
Keen Cincinnati 6” is the best boot I’ve ever owned, I’ve worn out 3 pain in the last 5 years. There still wearable though.
Danner has a program through my union where they offer a pretty significant discount on the boots to the point where the where priced only a few dollars more than the brunts
I spent less on a pair of Irish Setter Kittson's, and got the following:
-actual Goodyear welt
-thicker, higher quality, full-grain leather
-steel toe
-steel shank
-the ability to get my boot repaired/re-soled by Red Wing
-dignity
this is why companies like that always have ridiculous creator discount codes. The one pair of brunt boots I bought was listed at $150, and I used a permanent 30% off partner discount code to bring it down to about $100. Then, when I only got about 6 months out of the boots until I got my first hole, I went "Well, at least they were only $100". But then the schmuck that didn't use a discount code pays full price and gets screwed. I had a similar experience with a Bluetooth speaker RUclips ad from a few years ago. It was listed as a $200 speaker, but with my fancy creator 65% OFF DISCOUNT CODE, it was only $70. wow! what a deal! And what showed up was the quality level of a $50 speaker. Once again, the shmucks that stumbled upon the speaker without a discount code and paid the full $200 for what sounds like a high-quality speaker get absolutely railed. And these companies just walk away laughing and disappear in a year or two.
That’s why I stick with tried and true Companies, Viberg, White’s, and Wesco.. My Viberg Work Boots have lasted me 5 years and still look new ( I’m getting Close to a resole probably by beginning of next year ) and I work for the Railroad..👍 And How are U claiming being an American Company and stressing that and getting your boots from Cambodia???🤦🏻♂️😂
I've written off ever being able to buy a good work boot for under $200 to $300. I bought a pair of Bates 8 inch "tactical" boots for ankle support, (and minor cool factor because they were the ones worn by Frank Castle in the Netflix Punisher series, lol.) They have been, by far, the most uncomfortable pair of footwear I've ever owned. I get ridiculous heel blisters just walking down the road.
That being said, I bought a pair of Nortiv8 trail hikers, and they've been, and still are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. I've never even heard of them until I was on Amazon, and they've managed to take the top spot. I paid $40 for them in an Amazon sale, and they're still going strong after about 8 months of wear. Suffice it to say, I'll be buying another pair when the time comes. On the flipside I'll never buy another pair of Bates. It seems like they're just another company leeching off of the popularity of tactical gear. The truth is they're "tactiCOOL, and nothing more.
I wore Ryng for a few weeks, just to try. I had the worst blistering on my ankles and back pain after just a few weeks which i thought was crazy for a non leather boot. Horrible horrible boots. They DID honor their money back guarantee though.
I agree they're cheaper boots. Ive tried redwings and I didnt find them comfortable, however I've owned the brunt marin unlined for a year now and i find them to be the most comfortable pair of boots I've worn. Ive had ariats, rocky, justins, twisted x and redwings.
You should cut the new USA Marin to see if they have changed anything now that they’re charging $270
The thing with those style of brands is that they can burn bridges really fast. Yes, with a few more years they might mature, but they cannot alienate their core audience too much until then and get a reputation hit that will take too much to overcome
Please do the same USA good year welt Marin. It's almost $300 but it's make in the USA..