Really curious about the timberline Barstow boots are they built with quality material or are they doing what carhartt is doing and just relying on their name to sell in that moctoe style
Purchased these in 2019 for construction as a journeyman carpenter. Comfortable day 1 and lasted well over year without an ounce of regular care. The waterproofing is breathable and never failed whereas those in Keens and Red Wings have. I was a bit shocked to see the low rating, but I'm not a materials expert so I trust that your rating is fair.
Keen in my experience has terrible waterproofing, but they’re by far the most comfortable boots I’ve had for construction, also the least durable sadly, have had eyelets break off in the past.
Keens are cheap for sure. Red Wing it depends a lot on the model. A pair of 875s would probably be as good or better than Thorogoods in every way except maybe break-in, and definitely cost.
@@EssenceofPureFlavor From a utility standpoint, the 875s lack critical features necessary to keep a tradesperson safe and productive. Lack of a safety toe and waterproofing makes the 875 a non-competitor for anyone working outside of a finished space. An 8" boot also adds extra support while helping to keep dirt out. The 875s seem more premium from a fashion standpoint, as is reflected by the marketing on the boot's webpage.
@@wpnt37 The difference between an 875 and the "work" version, 10875, is basically marketing. If an 8" boot is needed, fine, there's also the 10877. Steel toes are an annoyance for most jobs and not present on most Thorogoods either. And waterproofing is pointless on pretty much any boot and you're better off using leather treatments, so that's not much of a selling point imo. Have never owned Thorogoods and I'm not really putting them down, but Red Wing has absolutely earned their reputation. They're solid boots, and definitely not just a fashion statement.
I wear those to work everyday as an electrician. Switched from red wing 4 years ago and will probably never go back. Soooooo comfortable. Keep your eyes open for a deal. I pay from $210-$230 for these boots and get a good year or year and a half on the job site from these.
I agree been waiting for the dissecting this exact boot. I also switched from redwings and agree. I've been on this same boot for almost 3 years now. Sole is starting to wear now, mine are alittle more because I have to have steel toes.
I've had a pair of these for over a year, just had them resoled. I alternate between a pair of these and a regular pair of thorogoods. Best boots I've ever had, will be a customer for life. And I'm from Wisconsin so that helps too.
I have been on the fence about resoling my current 3 yr old pair of standard Mac toe or getting these. I really like the idea of the water proof liner because I can use them as a near full time boot. But there is more life left in my current boots. One thing that gets lost with the UA-cam reviews is Thorogood make their heritage boots with a safety toe for people who work in them daily. You won't find that in a pair of Red Wing heritage boots!
@@Jonnyfixedgear yeah mine are safety toe, I'm really hard on boots and these have held up well, part of the heel peeled a little as the stitching let go, but they were all fixed up when I had them resoled.
I bought a pair of these with a steel toe and “briar pitstop” leather . I’m a forester and work in the woods and I’m at our mill facilities. These are comfortable on the catwalks and concrete at the mill. They were easy to break in. There are some downsides however. While they are great in the mill, they are questionable in the woods. The sole gets covered in mud easily and becomes very slick, almost like skating when walking on a muddy logging road. The boots have very supple leather, but they have scratched easily and showed briar damage from day 1, the scratches are all superficial, but definitely noticeable. Lastly, just like the pair reviewed mine leaked. It was not as much as the test showed, but they are definitely not waterproof like my Gore-Tex hunting boots are. The lining around the heal is also showing some wear. Overall, I wear them on days I plan to go to into the mill and purchased a pair of Georgia loggers to hold me over until my Wesco’s are delivered in a few months.
How do you like the Georgia Loggers? Was thinking about trying them out since, I'd love a pair of Nick's or White's but I haven't been able to bite the bullet yet, looking for something in the $200-$300 range. I'm a bucket man for a small tree service and have to climb every great once in a while. Would love to hear what you think.
@@jesseshort8 so far so good. I’ve had them for 2 months and wear them 2-3x a week for 9-12 hours a day. They took some breaking in, but once they got comfortable they are about the same as my Thorogoods. Build quality is what you would expect from a boot in the price range, adequate not horrible, but definitely not US hand made standards. The insoles leave a bit to be desired so I’d recommend an upgrade, but that’s my take. Overall, they should last about a year which is what I need them to do. They seem to be waterproof and the lining wicks moisture pretty well. Overall I’d rate them as a “good” for the money. For reference I have the steel toe - lace to toe version, non-insulated. Are they going to be as good as a West Coast boot, absolutely not, but they are much better than some cheap boots I’ve bought. If your a lineman, you may need support for climbing spikes, unfortunately I can’t help you there, I’ve never tried them with spikes. I think there was a review on Amazon that mentioned using spikes with them, you may want to check that out.
I'll give you an update, the Georgia Loggers lasted about 10 months before the sole started to separate. Not the end of the world, kind of expected it. The Weso's were delayed so I canceled the order, could not wait. I got a pair of Franks Patriot's, they never stopped biting my ankles to death, very well made, but just not very well made for my foot. I went back go a Thorogood, not regretting that choice at all ..
I have the Crazy horse version of these with the heeled sole. I've had them for over 2 years and have put well in excess of 1500 Pipefitters apprentice miles on them. They are BY FAR the most durable and comfortable boots I have ever owned and the only pair where the inner lining had held up COMPLETELY. Not a tear, not a rip, nothing. I just recently had to retire them for now due to the sole just being too worn down. Hopefully I can get them resoled in the near future. 100% worth the money. Could not recommend them more!
I have the crazy horse version with wedge sole and og moc toes. The crazy horse version seem to be a much tougher break in. Do you think they were a little rough on the break in?
@@garysprague2009 Not at all for me. Maybe I was just lucky though. They genuinely fit like a glove, minus a little bit of time for the tongue to settle intl a comfortable spot.
@@garysprague2009 both pairs of thorogoods I’ve had were terrible to wear for the first 2-3 weeks. I didn’t ease into them, I’d retire the old ones and go to work on the new ones. I think if you slowly took turns wearing the new ones to break them in slowly it would’ve helped but I don’t have time for that when they barely last a year and I never think about buying them early. I’m going with a pair of JK boots next. Thorogoods don’t hold up well enough for me and welding/oilfield shit.
Yeah! Get those boots recrafted/upgraded and you'll enjoy them for at least another 2 years. Do you watch Revival Shoe Repair on UA-cam? That guy, Aaron, could do it easily.
I've been wearing these for over a year, soles are starting to wear a little, but overall they are waterproof and have kept my feet completely dry all the time. I work outdoors in all kinds of weather, construction sites, mud, water, etc. NO complaints. The comfort level is amazing. They form to your feet and get better with time. Don't know why you had so many issues with this boot. I haven't experienced any!
I would beg to differ. I have a pair of nicks and even after 6 months of wearing them they still hurt my feet after being on them all day. Might as well be walking around with a 2x4 strapped to your foot. The bottom of your feet just take a pounding but they are built like tanks and will last forever.
Me too. Love that background, especially relevant for the MITUSA series and if you care about how the company is run, labor practices, etc. For example, that Thorogood is employee-owned and unionized is a big plus as far as I'm concerned.
I work with water all day and these are the only boots I can wear and not get wet feet. Most waterproofing gets worn and lets water thru after a couple of months…my current pair of thorogoods with the water proof lining, has lasted over 9 months now
I’ve had several pairs of these. They are amazing boots for work. No issues with feet getting wet ever. I will only wear thorogood for my work boots. Solid boots every time for me.
I wear the 1957’s at work every day, but the 6” (814-3600) version. The waterproofing does help (I manage an auto detail shop and car wash, as well as detail). I wouldn’t go in a creek with them, but they have served me well so far. I also clean them and condition the leather once a month. That goes a long way.
Just bought my first pair, they feel great out the box. I was wearing timberland pros but i rather support my fellow Americans. Thanks for the info on the channel
I've had these boots since March of this year and have already put 1500 miles on them at work. FedEx delivery driver. Resoled recently and I can tell that the original sole definitely lasts longer. The boot as a whole has treated me well.
I've had my pair for just about 4 years. Working as a beer delivery driver in the mountains for the past year they are pretty far from waterproof at this point. They saved my foot from breaking when I dropped a keg on it (barely I almost had to cut it off to get my swollen foot out). They are hands down the most comfortable footware I have ever worn. The heel doesn't wear out and they saved my ass from rogue nails on miltiple occasions. These boots rake in the bitches don't doubt it for a second.
I recently purchased a wallet from your scratch and dent sale. The quality blew me away. The packaging was nice. There were two cards in the wallet. 1st had the person who assembled the wallet and the 2nd was a thank you card. Definitely recommend. Planning on getting a belt next
Iv been a thorogood man for years now. The stitching in the back is for snowshoes. I remember when these came out. I was really pumped to finally have a waterproof thorogood. Kick ass boot but man if you got the ol ones wet it’s going to make for a hell of a long shift. These boots are the best! A little pricy but you’ll get a true year out of them.
I have these in a 6” for home use and they’ll probably last a lifetime. On my 5th pair of the standard moc toe for work. The leather outlasts the sole 3:1 in my experience. I average 9,300 steps a day for the entire year and 90%+ of them are in these boots.
I am a retired Union Carpenter and for the last 10-15 years of work I wore Moc Toe Thorogoods. Best boot I ever had, comfortable and LAST. While other guys on the job went through cheap crappy imported boots, two a year, mine would last a couple years no problem.
I have a pair of Thorogood GEN-Flex2 6”. Best boots ever! Comfortable out of the box and they look awesome. I drive truck for a living, so the reflective parts on the boot are appreciated. I haven't seen that on too many boots.
Got these about 2yrs ago! Love them! Been beating the shyte of on the farm, and field since. Comfy from day 1 and extremely waterproof. Got mine on sale for $160 at a outfitter near me! Keep them up and they will last awhile!
I recently bought a pair of the 1957's just like these, but with a 90 degree heal. (Required by my Company) and in the safety toed version. I have not noticed any problem with "breathability" and I wear Marino wool socks year round. My only "issue" was with the ridiculously large amount of leather in the tongue of the boot. There is SO much extra leather there, that you have to fold it up around the sides in a very specific way, and it created hot spots on my ankles. This was the most difficult part of the break in period. And was quite uncomfortable at times. I had to tie the boots so that they were tight around my foot, but very loose up the ankle. Either the leather softened up, or my ankles just got used to the extra pressure. Either way, they are pretty comfortable now.
Had the exact same issue with mine and I was really questioning my purchase. Once they were broken in, a long uncomfortable process, they were perfect thankfully. They have to address that tongue
Are you guys sure it's the toungue and not the speed hook? Asking because on these boots and the Nicks Builder pro I noticed ankle bite right were the eyelets are. The leather around them has to softed up with wear before they stop hurting you.
@@Loganedward29 no. It’s the excessive amount of leather used for the tongue. It’s so excessive it has to be folded again and again and creates “hit spots” on your ankles.
@angryagain68 I'm struggling to see it. I may just be missing it. Or mine could just fold more naturally. The 8 inch model I have just rest right inside the boot and I never notice it.
@@Loganedward29 or, possibly you just have larger than average ankles? Don’t know. But I can tell you that this one of the more common complaints about this particular boot.
I just got these boots in the 8" steel toe version a few weeks ago and so far I love the way they fit and are breaking in. Very comfortable and I love this leather.
It's cool you mentioned this company switching over to make boots for the US army during ww1. I just went over this in college US history class this week. To prepare for the war, the government chose the most efficient industrial companies at that time to make and provide supplies for them. If the companies agreed to the contract(which most would due to the crazy amount of money the gov was willing to pay) and gauranteed sale of every product produced. They would have indeed been one of the top boot companies at that time with a pretty solid OEE.
I wore redwings in my 20 years on a oil rig. The materials changed and they started making alot of the boots in china. I now work construction and i took a chance on these and am not looking back to redwing. The leather is very soft with mo break in period. Comfort right out the box! These 1957’s are worth every penny.
Thorogood’s are fantastic for throwing them on and going to work. For me in a steel mill the leather did cut easier and leak through a bit more. The comfort level and ankle support is first class though. The different soles for each boot are extremely well thought out. I think you get the most boot per dollar spent.
I work as a heavy equipment field tech running these boots without care, coming across grease, Diesel and other oils and chemicals and these boots outlast any other boots I’ve brought to the field.
I have both og non waterproof & the 1957 model, have worn both for 1.5 years each & I can say the og non water proof model is way more comfortable. Both are great boots though, perfect for hvac work !
I wear the TH814-4141 (aka 8" Flyway with the black, heeled sole) daily in my urban landscaping work. I found them extremely comfortable right out of the box. They've held up well, and so far they've been quite waterproof, even when saturated by water from broken irrigation lines. The only downside is that the soles are wearing out a bit faster than expected, probably from all my walking on pavement. But even at $300, getting a new pair every year would be worth it.
I've owned lots of boots, including Redwing Heritage (fantastic leather, flimsy soles, uncomfortable footing with poor arch support) and White's Smoke Jumpers (perfect fit after long break-in, went for 5 years before I had to resole, they really do prevent fatigue, still working hard). I also own shoes by Allen Edmonds and Rancourt. I bought these because they were waterproof, incredibly soft to the touch, and so good looking.
I have a pair of this TH814-4141 with the black sole as well as an older pair that are not the 'maxwear' sole. The material on the older (5 yrs?) seems a little harder than the 'maxwear'. Pavement, especially older, rougher does a number on the 'maxwedge'. I have no idea if they are different materials. It may be more in the way I use them. I tend to put more pavement miles on the black ones.
I am surprised by this. I really love these boots. I've had them over a year and I recently cleaned them and they look pretty good especially being a sheetmetal worker I get a lot of cuts , but they look pretty new from a distance, but I know I paid closer to $200. Didn't even know they were a 57 special line. But I still love them.
I used to use a pair of Thorogood 8in steel toes back when I worked in a naval shipyard as a welder. Some days I would spend 8 hours scooting around on the metal floor to weld, that little extra leather on the heal helped to prevent excess wear in my experience my old red wings had a blow out because of the wear to the back of the boots and on the side of the heal.
I have the steel toe version of these. Bought them 2 years ago and work on an offshore oil rig. They're still holding up great and super comfortable. I'm on my feet 12-14 hours a day. The only maintenance I do is put on some Obenauf's heavy duty LP every couple of months to help the chemicals from messing up the leather. Edit: the boots I have are the steel toe version with crazy horse leather and the black sole
Comfy boots, I have the 1957 flyway uplanders. When I first put em on it felt like I was walking on a cloud. However I wore the counters out in 3 months, sent em back, Thorogood put a moleskin type cover on the counters, wore those off in a month. Back to the hole in the counters. Then I learned how to tie a heel lock with the laces. Much less damage that way. The sole has lasted 3 years. Time to resole em. I work in a water utility and usually go through 3 to 4 pairs of boots a year. These boots have been a great value
Having used a lot of waterproof membrane boots in very wet conditions, they can easily be punctured by bits of grit or mistakes in the manufacturing process. And when they do leak, or if water gets in over the top, then they take forever to dry out as the water is trapped inside the boot until it evaporates. You're right that for most purposes, waxing your boot works just as well. Unfortunately marketing means that people look for membrane boots with Goretex tags and they sell better than non-membrane equivalents for hiking boots or similar applications.
Used to wear redwings, bought these exact boots and they are by far the best I’ve ever owned. I’m about to buy my third pair, normally last me about 2 years as an electrician!
I’ve owned this boot for a couple years and have had it re-soled once, probably my favorite set of boots ever. Just got the Iron rangers in copper and I like them but I always go back to my thorogoods
I work in a window factory, assembling frames from composite materials. I got a pair of red wing supersole 2.0's but was extremely unhappy with the comfort and how they held up over my almost 8 months of using them. The toe box took a huge gouge the first day I wore them to work, and by the time I bought the 1957's, the leather on the Supersoles toe boxes was basically gone. Top half of it was worn away, and I'm not particularly hard on boots. Most of my work is walking back and forth at an assembly table or standing in place. Comfort wise, even after replacing the insoles with something I like, it was still painful to walk in and outside of them, and I bled for a few weeks on the inside of my heel. I hoped it was just break in, but, it never improved over 8 months while I debated on buying another leather mitusa boot. Then I learned about thorogood, and the fact they're made only an hour away from me, I got interested, fell in love with the looks of these 1957's Crazyhorse color, checked around for reviews on other thorogoods, and bought them 4 months ago. Haven't regretted it since. Whatever insole came in mine, i didn't care for, but I got a pair of their insoles from amazon and they're amazing. Best insoles i've ever bought. Break in was maybe a day, and that's being generous. I was worried about durability of the moc stitch and the tumbled leather, but they have held up leaps and bounds better than the red wings did, and the oil seems to have added "character," I think it would be called. The areas that bend around the shaft have turned a much darker color. I find myself looking around them sometimes when I put them on before work. I have a couple scratches in the toe box and some discoloring from I think the alcohol we use for cleaning, but they've held up fantastic, and when these do eventually bite the dust, i'd be happy to buy another.
I just bought my second pair of Thorogood boots. I wore the first pair for over three years and had the sole replaced once (I am quite bow legged). They were easily the best boots I have ever worn, far exceeding even Red Wing! Though I considered purchasing the 1957 - for all the reasons you noted - I decided the extra money wasn't worth the difference. I did change to the dark sole because the white one quickly gets nasty looking. By the way, the only reason I bought the new boot was because a hole developed in the leather where my little toe rides. I would have gladly had them resoled and worn them for another year or two!
Thanks to your videos, I have come to appreciate even more than before how boots are made! I have a pair of army boots I love and I'm sure would be interesting to cut: they are french army rangers (brodequin/rangers) model of 1952 (also known as Algeria model, because of that war). They have a really nice simple thick natural brown leather. You still find them new from stock but being so old, they need a new sole...the rubber didn't stand storage. Most online pictures don't do them justice because they are from storage. Just treat them once and they become beautiful!
Been wearing the 1957s for over a year now and they've held up great with heavy use. One thing I have noticed is that the insoles wear out fast. I'm on my third pair of insoles but I got the thorogood memory foam ones and they're better than original.
I’ve been a proud Theo good owner for over a decade now absolutely love their boots I’ve owned several pairs and absolutely enjoy the quality craftsmanship this brand delivers with every pair
I love my 1957s, first thing I did was remove the lining, now they are awsome. I work outside in Fla, these boots are super comfortable. light and tuff soles. ( 1 inch defined , not the silly wedge)
@@001blackmax i cut into the lining up at the top , peeled it down then got out my linemans pliers and twisted . Lots of struggle and some profanity . Ultimately its just a waterproof sock thats glued in , so it will come out
@@001blackmax like it much better, im in hot weather most of the year, the waterproof bootie is a hot box, without it the boot breaths correctly and yes, the fit is better, much better
i’ve used the same pair of their og moc toe in a woodshop for 7 years. i dont skuff my feet when i walk, and they’re still good to go. great leather on these.
I have 2 pair of the OG Thorogood boots and have been wearing the first pair for 2 years now and still have lots of wear on the first pairs sole wearing them 40 hours a week working in a plant building tractor trailer parts.
For a lot of us who work for a company with an ESOP, we simply call it EE-saw-P. Once again, a phenomenal review. I am still discovering more of your videos. They help me unwind!
I just got a pair of these. Not sure if the design has changed or I got a lemon. But none of the leather is tumbled. Still love them, though. Probably my new favorite boots for this price point.
I love my moc toe boots got their classic six years for two years now and in incredible condition and mann is it so nice and comfortable to wear. My red wing on the other hand.. a journey to break those
I just got these boot but with a defined heel because it was a requirement for work. They are super comfortable and seem to be made really well. Only time will tell if they hold up to the abuse. Wish me luck
Based on your recomendation i got Thorogoods. Steel moc toe. The kind thats not wedge style.... dude its been a year and Ive put them through hell, and they're still going strong. Best investment ever.
I've had the 6" steel toe, lugged version of this boot. Has the crazy horse leather, took a bit to break in, but its wearing really well and has been really comfortable
I believe these originally were called the flyway boot, built for upland game hunting, hence the design differences. I have had a pair for a couple years and love them, especially for hunting.
I got a pair of these and an all black OG at the same time in a 6" I go to an outlet store for them but the boots aren't irregular and I don't think I paid over 450 for 2 pairs. It was only over a year ago. But I honestly had no Idea these were anything special except that they said waterproof, until seeing this. And I like them. I'm a sheetmetal worker so the leather gets cuts it them a bit, especially in the shop. But I really been enjoying this channel since finding it a month or so ago.
proud to own a pair of blue roofing boots by thorogood, that ive had for about 10 years, and just recently added a pair of mock-toe from their midnight series to my boot collection. thanks for the video about the heritage.
First pair of mocks I purchased back in the 90's a pair of Timberland VTG mocs around 1993 or so. Green canvas uppers. Had thick waxy brown leather bottoms. They lasted forever. Think I paid around 175.00 back then. When you mentioned the deal on back for taking boot off I remember they had that
That’s when timberland was still making quality boots and footwear up n Maine or New Hampshire ( can’t recall) I had great pairs of timberland in 1979 to about 85, then went into full red wing mode.
What a nice way to come home after 16 hours today. Thanks for the nice review. I was hoping these might be a better build quailty. Cause I think they a nice looking boot.
I just purchased these exact ones after having my OG Thorogood moc toe for 3yrs wearing them everyday for 12-16hr work days at Ford Motor company. Love the brand can’t wait to see how these compare!!
You should do a rubber rain-boot series. I live in the Pacific North West and I go through rain-boots yearly. I would love to get your analysis on some.
No heal counter cover is what makes these types of lined boots a problem. Wore Irish Setter Wingshooters for a few years and would wear large holes in the heal fairly quickly. Unlined boots are the way to go for sure.
Bought a pair of Irish Setters last spring. Steel toe w/top protection plate (forget what they’re called). Felt great day1, like no break-in. I use them for motorcycle boots. Think I spent north of $300. I’ll try these the next time I need boots. Thx for the share/vid.
I bought these but with the maxwedge heel for doing powerline work last month, and after they broke in I’m seriously impressed! Arguably my most comfortable set of boots, and I’m usually a Justin’s Stan!
I don't mean to put down the company, but I wouldn't call Justin the highest bar you could set for yourself. There's far better options for similar prices
@@Arto257 I mean, I’ve had a set that’s lasted me 6 years before finally splitting, and my main work set is going strong, though I definitely prefer these Thorogoods.
Those Thursday's are looking pretty good so far. Those 54s are a bit skanty on some of the important guts, imo . Thanks, man. These vids are genuinely helpful if you're buying boots on more than just how they look (and for 300 USD I expect more than just looks).
Need more steel and comp toe stuff, good sir. I bought some Cody James "Disruptor" Western work boots back in April and man, what a gloriously pleasant surprise they've been. Damn comfortable and have held up to everything my job has thrown at them.
Love my thorogoods but the welt is what killed me on the boots. The lining in the 1957’s has held up much better than I ever expected. Owned two pairs of red wing loggers and the linings blew out after 8 moths. The thorogoods have lasted 3 years with minimal to no wear on the lining. Could you cover Double H boots? Would be interested to see how they rank on the MITUSA scale. Wearing a pair now currently and overall pleased for the 6 months of daily use I’ve put them through
My 6" with the Maxwear 90 degree heel in these have lasted over three years. The heel moc line does help if you rip one boot off with the other boot. Time for a resole but goddamn they are comfy, STILL waterproof up to the top of the gusset (canoeing), and not sweaty or smelly. Leather has some serious gouges but didn't crumble or anything at those spots. The briar pitstop is nice looking, too. Your videos make me want to go Thursday next (gorgeous boots) but I know they won't hold up to this kind of abuse and would have to baby them because my Thorogoods took a lot of shit.
The soles are not slip resistant. Because the tred is not deep enough. However, thorogoods are amazing for walking on grating, up ladders, and general worksite use. I am maintenence tech, in manufacturing and these are comfortable on concrete. The soles last a year, but the soles are comfortable. This is the most comfortable work boot I have ever worn, as long as your work pays for your work boots. These are hard to beat.
I ordered me the Origin MITUSAs..simply because I love American made. To me placing Origin 3rd on that board, I don't agree, for American made, beauty, and price, they should be 2nd at the very least if not 1st for comfort too.
Just got these boots to replace my other Thorogood moc toes that lasted for 3 years. Can’t beat them, just wish I didn’t have to buy Wides bc the Regulars are so narrow with the steel toe.
I bought this boot 2 years ago. They are pretty good but they don’t provide a EE WIDTH. I thought after break in the leather would stretch and shape to my wide foot, but unfortunately it didn’t. I don’t know if it because I have the steel toe version for work. Also the second speed hook digs into my ankle so I skip that during lace up. I still wear every day for 8+ hrs/ day.
I have the midnight series black thorogoods as an at the Station/technical rescue boot. Modified it by removing the speed laces and adding eyelets for lace in zippers. Cleaned, mink oiled, and wax polished often. They just hold up. Hopefully they make it through 3 or 4 soles.
My guess to the stitches on the heel is to stops the pants’ cuffs from slide down too far, the pants from back in the days are usually cut with wide straight leg openings
Hello from the Bay Area Ca. Home of the Ariat company 😂 I came across a Milwaukee boot Co. and I haven’t see any videos on reviews, looks like a good boot Goodyear construction and leather insoles, btw the camera harness I got for my brother in law is so nice he loves it and everyone complements him on how good it looks
I have a number of Danners with the fabric and Gore-tex linings and I have yet to wear through the fabric on any of them. I had a total ankle replacement on my right foot so I wear boots all the time for protection and support.
I was working for a landscape company and was wearing a pair of red wing Irish setters I had wore out. Insole and outsole was destroyed at that point. Only thing still good was the leather and boot itself anyway. A co worker bought thorogoods in the wrong size and gifted me pair… he wouldn’t accept my money but my my have they been resilient boots the last 3 years. As far as comfort and durability I still have to give it to be timberland pro Helix… to me that boot is hard to beat but damn I love thorogood now
While I’m not an expert in boot making like yourself, what I feel in the action of wearing them daily is they’re better than every other brand you named, and definitely longer lasting in the field than redwing moc toes
They look good comfort wise; I think I have had mine since March ‘23 worn on a 5 day work week for 8-10hrs after 4-6hrs the comfort evaporates; they give extreme lower leg fatigue and the heaviness can be felt as if I’m dragging my feet this is just my opinion. My previous boot was the Red Wing Traction Tred softer step comfortable bottoms less leg fatigue. I don’t know how to compares to the Heritage Line but again in my opinion I believe Red Wings rate higher than Thorogoods
Like your ranking. I think it is a real good looking boot. That lining will not hold up to wear. But than a person can spend 10 buck on mink cream to make them water water prof. Thanks for a good cut .
I bought a pair of these and have worn them almost everyday for the last 4 years and mine are still waterproof. Must have got a dud pair. Take them in and I’m sure Thorogood would honor their warranty.
I just bought the 800G thinsulate lined thorogoods for work in a refrigerated warehouse and love them. Plenty comfortable but not made in usa like the mocs. Plastic welt and i think a non leather counter cover but theyre only $150 ish. For these mocs the counter looks more like a PNW external counter so not having the internal cover might not be all bad. It still sucks wearing through a lining but it doesnt look like youll hit the actual counter. Looking forward to the next MITUSA, Moctober, or Mocktober video. Any thoughts on insulated work boots for a mini series or full series like the winter boots last year or the duck boots before that?
I got a pair that was a little to small and took out the lining was little bit of work but love the boots now it can be removed with out destroying the boot
I have these in a 6” ST and they are by far the most comfortable ST boots I’ve purchased right out of the gate. I’ve had these for almost 2 years in a rotation and they still look awesome. Soles are holding up nicely too. I would buy them again but I don’t need to because they are holding up well. Nice review as always. Long time sub.
I bought a pair of Dakota 529 work boots in January of last year for a new job I started. I never had issues with my feet before, but now I have issues with my heels where, if anything, even gently bumps the backs of my heels. I have excruciating pain that lasts for a minute or two. I've worn work boots and cowboy boots my entire life and no boots have done this to me except for these. Dakota 529s I don't see a review you've done on them so I love to see you look into them and see what potentially is causing this issue or if it's just me
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Can you do the redwing 10877
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I'd say it's mechanically softened leather, right? Makes sense to me.
White's got a new boot
Really curious about the timberline Barstow boots are they built with quality material or are they doing what carhartt is doing and just relying on their name to sell in that moctoe style
Purchased these in 2019 for construction as a journeyman carpenter. Comfortable day 1 and lasted well over year without an ounce of regular care. The waterproofing is breathable and never failed whereas those in Keens and Red Wings have. I was a bit shocked to see the low rating, but I'm not a materials expert so I trust that your rating is fair.
Some boots are more than the sum of it's materials.
Keen in my experience has terrible waterproofing, but they’re by far the most comfortable boots I’ve had for construction, also the least durable sadly, have had eyelets break off in the past.
Keens are cheap for sure. Red Wing it depends a lot on the model. A pair of 875s would probably be as good or better than Thorogoods in every way except maybe break-in, and definitely cost.
@@EssenceofPureFlavor From a utility standpoint, the 875s lack critical features necessary to keep a tradesperson safe and productive. Lack of a safety toe and waterproofing makes the 875 a non-competitor for anyone working outside of a finished space. An 8" boot also adds extra support while helping to keep dirt out. The 875s seem more premium from a fashion standpoint, as is reflected by the marketing on the boot's webpage.
@@wpnt37 The difference between an 875 and the "work" version, 10875, is basically marketing. If an 8" boot is needed, fine, there's also the 10877. Steel toes are an annoyance for most jobs and not present on most Thorogoods either. And waterproofing is pointless on pretty much any boot and you're better off using leather treatments, so that's not much of a selling point imo. Have never owned Thorogoods and I'm not really putting them down, but Red Wing has absolutely earned their reputation. They're solid boots, and definitely not just a fashion statement.
I wear those to work everyday as an electrician. Switched from red wing 4 years ago and will probably never go back. Soooooo comfortable. Keep your eyes open for a deal. I pay from $210-$230 for these boots and get a good year or year and a half on the job site from these.
The lining breaks down and bunches and tears eventually. A 13four Wiremen. I thought 701 was a gym shoe local? Jk
701 is pretty much gone. I left them 10 years ago. I’m a super for a residential company. No gym shoes on my jobs. Lol.
I agree been waiting for the dissecting this exact boot. I also switched from redwings and agree. I've been on this same boot for almost 3 years now. Sole is starting to wear now, mine are alittle more because I have to have steel toes.
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What do you think about the lining that's why I'm not gonna buy another pair of thorogoods other then that great boots
I've had a pair of these for over a year, just had them resoled. I alternate between a pair of these and a regular pair of thorogoods. Best boots I've ever had, will be a customer for life. And I'm from Wisconsin so that helps too.
I'm from Wisconsin too. We have quite the heritage and shoe/boot manufacturing base here!
I have been on the fence about resoling my current 3 yr old pair of standard Mac toe or getting these. I really like the idea of the water proof liner because I can use them as a near full time boot. But there is more life left in my current boots. One thing that gets lost with the UA-cam reviews is Thorogood make their heritage boots with a safety toe for people who work in them daily. You won't find that in a pair of Red Wing heritage boots!
@@Jonnyfixedgear yeah mine are safety toe, I'm really hard on boots and these have held up well, part of the heel peeled a little as the stitching let go, but they were all fixed up when I had them resoled.
Do you like the regular American heritage or the 1957s better?
I bought a pair of these with a steel toe and “briar pitstop” leather . I’m a forester and work in the woods and I’m at our mill facilities. These are comfortable on the catwalks and concrete at the mill. They were easy to break in. There are some downsides however. While they are great in the mill, they are questionable in the woods. The sole gets covered in mud easily and becomes very slick, almost like skating when walking on a muddy logging road. The boots have very supple leather, but they have scratched easily and showed briar damage from day 1, the scratches are all superficial, but definitely noticeable. Lastly, just like the pair reviewed mine leaked. It was not as much as the test showed, but they are definitely not waterproof like my Gore-Tex hunting boots are. The lining around the heal is also showing some wear. Overall, I wear them on days I plan to go to into the mill and purchased a pair of Georgia loggers to hold me over until my Wesco’s are delivered in a few months.
How do you like the Georgia Loggers? Was thinking about trying them out since, I'd love a pair of Nick's or White's but I haven't been able to bite the bullet yet, looking for something in the $200-$300 range. I'm a bucket man for a small tree service and have to climb every great once in a while. Would love to hear what you think.
@@jesseshort8 so far so good. I’ve had them for 2 months and wear them 2-3x a week for 9-12 hours a day. They took some breaking in, but once they got comfortable they are about the same as my Thorogoods. Build quality is what you would expect from a boot in the price range, adequate not horrible, but definitely not US hand made standards. The insoles leave a bit to be desired so I’d recommend an upgrade, but that’s my take. Overall, they should last about a year which is what I need them to do. They seem to be waterproof and the lining wicks moisture pretty well. Overall I’d rate them as a “good” for the money. For reference I have the steel toe - lace to toe version, non-insulated. Are they going to be as good as a West Coast boot, absolutely not, but they are much better than some cheap boots I’ve bought. If your a lineman, you may need support for climbing spikes, unfortunately I can’t help you there, I’ve never tried them with spikes. I think there was a review on Amazon that mentioned using spikes with them, you may want to check that out.
I'll give you an update, the Georgia Loggers lasted about 10 months before the sole started to separate. Not the end of the world, kind of expected it. The Weso's were delayed so I canceled the order, could not wait. I got a pair of Franks Patriot's, they never stopped biting my ankles to death, very well made, but just not very well made for my foot. I went back go a Thorogood, not regretting that choice at all ..
I have the Crazy horse version of these with the heeled sole. I've had them for over 2 years and have put well in excess of 1500 Pipefitters apprentice miles on them. They are BY FAR the most durable and comfortable boots I have ever owned and the only pair where the inner lining had held up COMPLETELY. Not a tear, not a rip, nothing. I just recently had to retire them for now due to the sole just being too worn down. Hopefully I can get them resoled in the near future. 100% worth the money. Could not recommend them more!
I have the crazy horse version with wedge sole and og moc toes. The crazy horse version seem to be a much tougher break in. Do you think they were a little rough on the break in?
@@garysprague2009 Not at all for me. Maybe I was just lucky though. They genuinely fit like a glove, minus a little bit of time for the tongue to settle intl a comfortable spot.
@@garysprague2009 both pairs of thorogoods I’ve had were terrible to wear for the first 2-3 weeks. I didn’t ease into them, I’d retire the old ones and go to work on the new ones. I think if you slowly took turns wearing the new ones to break them in slowly it would’ve helped but I don’t have time for that when they barely last a year and I never think about buying them early. I’m going with a pair of JK boots next. Thorogoods don’t hold up well enough for me and welding/oilfield shit.
Yeah! Get those boots recrafted/upgraded and you'll enjoy them for at least another 2 years. Do you watch Revival Shoe Repair on UA-cam? That guy, Aaron, could do it easily.
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I've been wearing these for over a year, soles are starting to wear a little, but overall they are waterproof and have kept my feet completely dry all the time. I work outdoors in all kinds of weather, construction sites, mud, water, etc. NO complaints. The comfort level is amazing. They form to your feet and get better with time. Don't know why you had so many issues with this boot. I haven't experienced any!
I have been a Red Wing guy since I was a apprentice wireman and all through my career. I bought these awhile back. Hands down my favorite boot.
Wait until you try a real nice boot, like nicks or JK. They don’t even compare to how cheaply these are made.
I would beg to differ. I have a pair of nicks and even after 6 months of wearing them they still hurt my feet after being on them all day. Might as well be walking around with a 2x4 strapped to your foot. The bottom of your feet just take a pounding but they are built like tanks and will last forever.
Love how you give the background of the companies in these newer videos. Keep it up man!
Me too. Love that background, especially relevant for the MITUSA series and if you care about how the company is run, labor practices, etc. For example, that Thorogood is employee-owned and unionized is a big plus as far as I'm concerned.
Yeah, definitely a respectable company and a solid founder.
I work with water all day and these are the only boots I can wear and not get wet feet. Most waterproofing gets worn and lets water thru after a couple of months…my current pair of thorogoods with the water proof lining, has lasted over 9 months now
I’ve had several pairs of these. They are amazing boots for work. No issues with feet getting wet ever. I will only wear thorogood for my work boots. Solid boots every time for me.
I wear the 1957’s at work every day, but the 6” (814-3600) version. The waterproofing does help (I manage an auto detail shop and car wash, as well as detail). I wouldn’t go in a creek with them, but they have served me well so far. I also clean them and condition the leather once a month. That goes a long way.
Just bought my first pair, they feel great out the box. I was wearing timberland pros but i rather support my fellow Americans. Thanks for the info on the channel
I've had these boots since March of this year and have already put 1500 miles on them at work. FedEx delivery driver. Resoled recently and I can tell that the original sole definitely lasts longer. The boot as a whole has treated me well.
Sketcher's Diameter are superior
No ankle support.
How much did you pay to resole them?
$60
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I've had my pair for just about 4 years. Working as a beer delivery driver in the mountains for the past year they are pretty far from waterproof at this point. They saved my foot from breaking when I dropped a keg on it (barely I almost had to cut it off to get my swollen foot out). They are hands down the most comfortable footware I have ever worn. The heel doesn't wear out and they saved my ass from rogue nails on miltiple occasions. These boots rake in the bitches don't doubt it for a second.
I recently purchased a wallet from your scratch and dent sale. The quality blew me away. The packaging was nice. There were two cards in the wallet. 1st had the person who assembled the wallet and the 2nd was a thank you card. Definitely recommend. Planning on getting a belt next
Iv been a thorogood man for years now.
The stitching in the back is for snowshoes. I remember when these came out. I was really pumped to finally have a waterproof thorogood. Kick ass boot but man if you got the ol ones wet it’s going to make for a hell of a long shift. These boots are the best!
A little pricy but you’ll get a true year out of them.
I have these in a 6” for home use and they’ll probably last a lifetime. On my 5th pair of the standard moc toe for work. The leather outlasts the sole 3:1 in my experience. I average 9,300 steps a day for the entire year and 90%+ of them are in these boots.
I am a retired Union Carpenter and for the last 10-15 years of work I wore Moc Toe Thorogoods. Best boot I ever had, comfortable and LAST. While other guys on the job went through cheap crappy imported boots, two a year, mine would last a couple years no problem.
I have a pair of Thorogood GEN-Flex2 6”. Best boots ever! Comfortable out of the box and they look awesome. I drive truck for a living, so the reflective parts on the boot are appreciated. I haven't seen that on too many boots.
Got these about 2yrs ago! Love them! Been beating the shyte of on the farm, and field since. Comfy from day 1 and extremely waterproof. Got mine on sale for $160 at a outfitter near me! Keep them up and they will last awhile!
I recently bought a pair of the 1957's just like these, but with a 90 degree heal. (Required by my Company) and in the safety toed version. I have not noticed any problem with "breathability" and I wear Marino wool socks year round. My only "issue" was with the ridiculously large amount of leather in the tongue of the boot. There is SO much extra leather there, that you have to fold it up around the sides in a very specific way, and it created hot spots on my ankles. This was the most difficult part of the break in period. And was quite uncomfortable at times. I had to tie the boots so that they were tight around my foot, but very loose up the ankle. Either the leather softened up, or my ankles just got used to the extra pressure. Either way, they are pretty comfortable now.
Had the exact same issue with mine and I was really questioning my purchase. Once they were broken in, a long uncomfortable process, they were perfect thankfully. They have to address that tongue
Are you guys sure it's the toungue and not the speed hook? Asking because on these boots and the Nicks Builder pro I noticed ankle bite right were the eyelets are. The leather around them has to softed up with wear before they stop hurting you.
@@Loganedward29 no. It’s the excessive amount of leather used for the tongue. It’s so excessive it has to be folded again and again and creates “hit spots” on your ankles.
@angryagain68 I'm struggling to see it. I may just be missing it. Or mine could just fold more naturally. The 8 inch model I have just rest right inside the boot and I never notice it.
@@Loganedward29 or, possibly you just have larger than average ankles? Don’t know. But I can tell you that this one of the more common complaints about this particular boot.
I just got these boots in the 8" steel toe version a few weeks ago and so far I love the way they fit and are breaking in. Very comfortable and I love this leather.
I have a pair of composite toes and wish I could get the toe removed and make them a moc toe...
My local surplus store stocks these, tried them on, and my feet were in heaven! Compared to my Red Wings, it was night and day!
I've used their boots for years. I really enjoy them when I worked for the railroad industry.
Comfortable from day 1.
Over a year of hard work in mine and they are still very waterproof, serviceable and comfortable
It's cool you mentioned this company switching over to make boots for the US army during ww1. I just went over this in college US history class this week. To prepare for the war, the government chose the most efficient industrial companies at that time to make and provide supplies for them. If the companies agreed to the contract(which most would due to the crazy amount of money the gov was willing to pay) and gauranteed sale of every product produced. They would have indeed been one of the top boot companies at that time with a pretty solid OEE.
You've got to give it to them, that's a nice looking boot.
I wore redwings in my 20 years on a oil rig. The materials changed and they started making alot of the boots in china. I now work construction and i took a chance on these and am not looking back to redwing. The leather is very soft with mo break in period. Comfort right out the box! These 1957’s are worth every penny.
Thorogood’s are fantastic for throwing them on and going to work. For me in a steel mill the leather did cut easier and leak through a bit more. The comfort level and ankle support is first class though. The different soles for each boot are extremely well thought out. I think you get the most boot per dollar spent.
I work as a heavy equipment field tech running these boots without care, coming across grease, Diesel and other oils and chemicals and these boots outlast any other boots I’ve brought to the field.
I have both og non waterproof & the 1957 model, have worn both for 1.5 years each & I can say the og non water proof model is way more comfortable. Both are great boots though, perfect for hvac work !
Been wearing these for last few years, I get a solid year out before the sole wears our. I love them, super comfortable and durable
I wear the TH814-4141 (aka 8" Flyway with the black, heeled sole) daily in my urban landscaping work. I found them extremely comfortable right out of the box. They've held up well, and so far they've been quite waterproof, even when saturated by water from broken irrigation lines. The only downside is that the soles are wearing out a bit faster than expected, probably from all my walking on pavement. But even at $300, getting a new pair every year would be worth it.
I've owned lots of boots, including Redwing Heritage (fantastic leather, flimsy soles, uncomfortable footing with poor arch support) and White's Smoke Jumpers (perfect fit after long break-in, went for 5 years before I had to resole, they really do prevent fatigue, still working hard). I also own shoes by Allen Edmonds and Rancourt. I bought these because they were waterproof, incredibly soft to the touch, and so good looking.
I have a pair of this TH814-4141 with the black sole as well as an older pair that are not the 'maxwear' sole. The material on the older (5 yrs?) seems a little harder than the 'maxwear'. Pavement, especially older, rougher does a number on the 'maxwedge'. I have no idea if they are different materials. It may be more in the way I use them. I tend to put more pavement miles on the black ones.
I am surprised by this. I really love these boots. I've had them over a year and I recently cleaned them and they look pretty good especially being a sheetmetal worker I get a lot of cuts , but they look pretty new from a distance, but I know I paid closer to $200. Didn't even know they were a 57 special line. But I still love them.
I visited the factory up in merril Wisconsin, had to pick up a tobacco wedge pair. The yellow stiching indicates the waterproofing membrane.
I used to use a pair of Thorogood 8in steel toes back when I worked in a naval shipyard as a welder. Some days I would spend 8 hours scooting around on the metal floor to weld, that little extra leather on the heal helped to prevent excess wear in my experience my old red wings had a blow out because of the wear to the back of the boots and on the side of the heal.
I’ve had a pair for 3 years. I work in the in them almost everyday. Fantastic boot!
I can’t get mine to last much over a year. What kind of work do you do?
I have the 1957 flyaways. Made for upland bird hunting, I use them for deer hunting and work in colder months. Absolutely great boots
I have the steel toe version of these. Bought them 2 years ago and work on an offshore oil rig. They're still holding up great and super comfortable. I'm on my feet 12-14 hours a day. The only maintenance I do is put on some Obenauf's heavy duty LP every couple of months to help the chemicals from messing up the leather.
Edit: the boots I have are the steel toe version with crazy horse leather and the black sole
Comfy boots, I have the 1957 flyway uplanders. When I first put em on it felt like I was walking on a cloud. However I wore the counters out in 3 months, sent em back, Thorogood put a moleskin type cover on the counters, wore those off in a month. Back to the hole in the counters. Then I learned how to tie a heel lock with the laces. Much less damage that way. The sole has lasted 3 years. Time to resole em. I work in a water utility and usually go through 3 to 4 pairs of boots a year. These boots have been a great value
Having used a lot of waterproof membrane boots in very wet conditions, they can easily be punctured by bits of grit or mistakes in the manufacturing process. And when they do leak, or if water gets in over the top, then they take forever to dry out as the water is trapped inside the boot until it evaporates.
You're right that for most purposes, waxing your boot works just as well.
Unfortunately marketing means that people look for membrane boots with Goretex tags and they sell better than non-membrane equivalents for hiking boots or similar applications.
Used to wear redwings, bought these exact boots and they are by far the best I’ve ever owned. I’m about to buy my third pair, normally last me about 2 years as an electrician!
I’ve owned this boot for a couple years and have had it re-soled once, probably my favorite set of boots ever.
Just got the Iron rangers in copper and I like them but I always go back to my thorogoods
I've had mine for a few years, still 100% waterproof. Good looking and comfortable, love em!
I work in a window factory, assembling frames from composite materials. I got a pair of red wing supersole 2.0's but was extremely unhappy with the comfort and how they held up over my almost 8 months of using them. The toe box took a huge gouge the first day I wore them to work, and by the time I bought the 1957's, the leather on the Supersoles toe boxes was basically gone. Top half of it was worn away, and I'm not particularly hard on boots. Most of my work is walking back and forth at an assembly table or standing in place. Comfort wise, even after replacing the insoles with something I like, it was still painful to walk in and outside of them, and I bled for a few weeks on the inside of my heel. I hoped it was just break in, but, it never improved over 8 months while I debated on buying another leather mitusa boot. Then I learned about thorogood, and the fact they're made only an hour away from me, I got interested, fell in love with the looks of these 1957's Crazyhorse color, checked around for reviews on other thorogoods, and bought them 4 months ago. Haven't regretted it since. Whatever insole came in mine, i didn't care for, but I got a pair of their insoles from amazon and they're amazing. Best insoles i've ever bought. Break in was maybe a day, and that's being generous. I was worried about durability of the moc stitch and the tumbled leather, but they have held up leaps and bounds better than the red wings did, and the oil seems to have added "character," I think it would be called. The areas that bend around the shaft have turned a much darker color. I find myself looking around them sometimes when I put them on before work. I have a couple scratches in the toe box and some discoloring from I think the alcohol we use for cleaning, but they've held up fantastic, and when these do eventually bite the dust, i'd be happy to buy another.
You see that back stitch on handsewn loafers and boat shoes. I always thought it just helped shape the heel counter and give it strength
I just bought my second pair of Thorogood boots. I wore the first pair for over three years and had the sole replaced once (I am quite bow legged). They were easily the best boots I have ever worn, far exceeding even Red Wing! Though I considered purchasing the 1957 - for all the reasons you noted - I decided the extra money wasn't worth the difference. I did change to the dark sole because the white one quickly gets nasty looking. By the way, the only reason I bought the new boot was because a hole developed in the leather where my little toe rides. I would have gladly had them resoled and worn them for another year or two!
Thanks to your videos, I have come to appreciate even more than before how boots are made! I have a pair of army boots I love and I'm sure would be interesting to cut: they are french army rangers (brodequin/rangers) model of 1952 (also known as Algeria model, because of that war). They have a really nice simple thick natural brown leather. You still find them new from stock but being so old, they need a new sole...the rubber didn't stand storage.
Most online pictures don't do them justice because they are from storage. Just treat them once and they become beautiful!
Been wearing the 1957s for over a year now and they've held up great with heavy use. One thing I have noticed is that the insoles wear out fast. I'm on my third pair of insoles but I got the thorogood memory foam ones and they're better than original.
I’ve been a proud Theo good owner for over a decade now absolutely love their boots I’ve owned several pairs and absolutely enjoy the quality craftsmanship this brand delivers with every pair
I love my 1957s, first thing I did was remove the lining, now they are awsome. I work outside in Fla, these boots are super comfortable. light and tuff soles. ( 1 inch defined , not the silly wedge)
How did you remove the lining? Work well?
@@001blackmax i cut into the lining up at the top , peeled it down then got out my linemans pliers and twisted . Lots of struggle and some profanity . Ultimately its just a waterproof sock thats glued in , so it will come out
That's awesome, do you like it better torn out? Did it mess with the sizing much?
@@001blackmax like it much better, im in hot weather most of the year, the waterproof bootie is a hot box, without it the boot breaths correctly and yes, the fit is better, much better
i’ve used the same pair of their og moc toe in a woodshop for 7 years. i dont skuff my feet when i walk, and they’re still good to go. great leather on these.
I have 2 pair of the OG Thorogood boots and have been wearing the first pair for 2 years now and still have lots of wear on the first pairs sole wearing them 40 hours a week working in a plant building tractor trailer parts.
For a lot of us who work for a company with an ESOP, we simply call it EE-saw-P.
Once again, a phenomenal review. I am still discovering more of your videos. They help me unwind!
I just got a pair of these. Not sure if the design has changed or I got a lemon. But none of the leather is tumbled. Still love them, though. Probably my new favorite boots for this price point.
I love my moc toe boots got their classic six years for two years now and in incredible condition and mann is it so nice and comfortable to wear. My red wing on the other hand.. a journey to break those
I just got these boot but with a defined heel because it was a requirement for work. They are super comfortable and seem to be made really well. Only time will tell if they hold up to the abuse. Wish me luck
Based on your recomendation i got Thorogoods. Steel moc toe. The kind thats not wedge style.... dude its been a year and Ive put them through hell, and they're still going strong. Best investment ever.
I've had the 6" steel toe, lugged version of this boot. Has the crazy horse leather, took a bit to break in, but its wearing really well and has been really comfortable
I believe these originally were called the flyway boot, built for upland game hunting, hence the design differences. I have had a pair for a couple years and love them, especially for hunting.
I got a pair of these and an all black OG at the same time in a 6" I go to an outlet store for them but the boots aren't irregular and I don't think I paid over 450 for 2 pairs. It was only over a year ago. But I honestly had no Idea these were anything special except that they said waterproof, until seeing this. And I like them. I'm a sheetmetal worker so the leather gets cuts it them a bit, especially in the shop. But I really been enjoying this channel since finding it a month or so ago.
I have these 1957 boots and I love them. They’re a winter boot for me, I’m very happy with them.
proud to own a pair of blue roofing boots by thorogood, that ive had for about 10 years, and just recently added a pair of mock-toe from their midnight series to my boot collection. thanks for the video about the heritage.
First pair of mocks I purchased back in the 90's a pair of Timberland VTG mocs around 1993 or so. Green canvas uppers. Had thick waxy brown leather bottoms. They lasted forever. Think I paid around 175.00 back then. When you mentioned the deal on back for taking boot off I remember they had that
That’s when timberland was still making quality boots and footwear up n Maine or New Hampshire ( can’t recall) I had great pairs of timberland in 1979 to about 85, then went into full red wing mode.
Had these for a year they’re awesome I like them a lot better then the regular mocs . The big difference is the inner liner makes it water proof .
What a nice way to come home after 16 hours today. Thanks for the nice review. I was hoping these might be a better build quailty. Cause I think they a nice looking boot.
I just purchased these exact ones after having my OG Thorogood moc toe for 3yrs wearing them everyday for 12-16hr work days at Ford Motor company. Love the brand can’t wait to see how these compare!!
12-16 hour work days? You should be ashamed of that not proud, you’re kind of a loser.
You should do a rubber rain-boot series. I live in the Pacific North West and I go through rain-boots yearly. I would love to get your analysis on some.
Dunlops! Number one work boot for rain and cold. Sometimes I wear them year-round.
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No heal counter cover is what makes these types of lined boots a problem. Wore Irish Setter Wingshooters for a few years and would wear large holes in the heal fairly quickly. Unlined boots are the way to go for sure.
Bought a pair of Irish Setters last spring. Steel toe w/top protection plate (forget what they’re called). Felt great day1, like no break-in. I use them for motorcycle boots. Think I spent north of $300. I’ll try these the next time I need boots. Thx for the share/vid.
I bought these but with the maxwedge heel for doing powerline work last month, and after they broke in I’m seriously impressed! Arguably my most comfortable set of boots, and I’m usually a Justin’s Stan!
I don't mean to put down the company, but I wouldn't call Justin the highest bar you could set for yourself. There's far better options for similar prices
@@Arto257 I mean, I’ve had a set that’s lasted me 6 years before finally splitting, and my main work set is going strong, though I definitely prefer these Thorogoods.
Those Thursday's are looking pretty good so far. Those 54s are a bit skanty on some of the important guts, imo . Thanks, man. These vids are genuinely helpful if you're buying boots on more than just how they look (and for 300 USD I expect more than just looks).
Need more steel and comp toe stuff, good sir.
I bought some Cody James "Disruptor" Western work boots back in April and man, what a gloriously pleasant surprise they've been. Damn comfortable and have held up to everything my job has thrown at them.
Love my thorogoods but the welt is what killed me on the boots. The lining in the 1957’s has held up much better than I ever expected. Owned two pairs of red wing loggers and the linings blew out after 8 moths. The thorogoods have lasted 3 years with minimal to no wear on the lining. Could you cover Double H boots? Would be interested to see how they rank on the MITUSA scale. Wearing a pair now currently and overall pleased for the 6 months of daily use I’ve put them through
Would love to see a dissection of a Kenetrek.
My 6" with the Maxwear 90 degree heel in these have lasted over three years. The heel moc line does help if you rip one boot off with the other boot. Time for a resole but goddamn they are comfy, STILL waterproof up to the top of the gusset (canoeing), and not sweaty or smelly. Leather has some serious gouges but didn't crumble or anything at those spots. The briar pitstop is nice looking, too. Your videos make me want to go Thursday next (gorgeous boots) but I know they won't hold up to this kind of abuse and would have to baby them because my Thorogoods took a lot of shit.
I comment as I watch, and I cannot contain my excitement! I am so happpy to finally see this boot here.
The soles are not slip resistant. Because the tred is not deep enough. However, thorogoods are amazing for walking on grating, up ladders, and general worksite use. I am maintenence tech, in manufacturing and these are comfortable on concrete.
The soles last a year, but the soles are comfortable. This is the most comfortable work boot I have ever worn, as long as your work pays for your work boots. These are hard to beat.
I ordered me the Origin MITUSAs..simply because I love American made. To me placing Origin 3rd on that board, I don't agree, for American made, beauty, and price, they should be 2nd at the very least if not 1st for comfort too.
Just got these boots to replace my other Thorogood moc toes that lasted for 3 years. Can’t beat them, just wish I didn’t have to buy Wides bc the Regulars are so narrow with the steel toe.
I bought this boot 2 years ago. They are pretty good but they don’t provide a EE WIDTH. I thought after break in the leather would stretch and shape to my wide foot, but unfortunately it didn’t. I don’t know if it because I have the steel toe version for work. Also the second speed hook digs into my ankle so I skip that during lace up. I still wear every day for 8+ hrs/ day.
They do make a EE. I down size half a size and get EE every single time.
@@sparks701 bingo. I'm normally a 10 or 10.5. EE Instead got these in 9.5 EE and they fit beautifully
@@joesmithe198 yep. They run a bit long but really narrow.
@@sparks701 I bought the “wide” version which is EE but there wasn’t an option to go wider.
I have the midnight series black thorogoods as an at the Station/technical rescue boot. Modified it by removing the speed laces and adding eyelets for lace in zippers. Cleaned, mink oiled, and wax polished often. They just hold up. Hopefully they make it through 3 or 4 soles.
My guess to the stitches on the heel is to stops the pants’ cuffs from slide down too far, the pants from back in the days are usually cut with wide straight leg openings
Hello from the Bay Area Ca. Home of the Ariat company 😂 I came across a Milwaukee boot Co. and I haven’t see any videos on reviews, looks like a good boot Goodyear construction and leather insoles, btw the camera harness I got for my brother in law is so nice he loves it and everyone complements him on how good it looks
I have a number of Danners with the fabric and Gore-tex linings and I have yet to wear through the fabric on any of them. I had a total ankle replacement on my right foot so I wear boots all the time for protection and support.
I was working for a landscape company and was wearing a pair of red wing Irish setters I had wore out. Insole and outsole was destroyed at that point. Only thing still good was the leather and boot itself anyway. A co worker bought thorogoods in the wrong size and gifted me pair… he wouldn’t accept my money but my my have they been resilient boots the last 3 years. As far as comfort and durability I still have to give it to be timberland pro Helix… to me that boot is hard to beat but damn I love thorogood now
While I’m not an expert in boot making like yourself, what I feel in the action of wearing them daily is they’re better than every other brand you named, and definitely longer lasting in the field than redwing moc toes
I have these, they are super comfy just not very waterproof. Much more comfortable then redwing moc toes
They look good comfort wise; I think I have had mine since March ‘23 worn on a 5 day work week for 8-10hrs after 4-6hrs the comfort evaporates; they give extreme lower leg fatigue and the heaviness can be felt as if I’m dragging my feet this is just my opinion.
My previous boot was the Red Wing Traction Tred softer step comfortable bottoms less leg fatigue.
I don’t know how to compares to the Heritage Line but again in my opinion I believe Red Wings rate higher than Thorogoods
Like your ranking. I think it is a real good looking boot. That lining will not hold up to wear. But than a person can spend 10 buck on mink cream to make them water water prof. Thanks for a good cut .
I bought a pair of these and have worn them almost everyday for the last 4 years and mine are still waterproof. Must have got a dud pair. Take them in and I’m sure Thorogood would honor their warranty.
I just bought the 800G thinsulate lined thorogoods for work in a refrigerated warehouse and love them. Plenty comfortable but not made in usa like the mocs. Plastic welt and i think a non leather counter cover but theyre only $150 ish. For these mocs the counter looks more like a PNW external counter so not having the internal cover might not be all bad. It still sucks wearing through a lining but it doesnt look like youll hit the actual counter. Looking forward to the next MITUSA, Moctober, or Mocktober video. Any thoughts on insulated work boots for a mini series or full series like the winter boots last year or the duck boots before that?
I got a pair that was a little to small and took out the lining was little bit of work but love the boots now it can be removed with out destroying the boot
Great video. Can you create playlists for the moctober series and mitusa series?
I have these in a 6” ST and they are by far the most comfortable ST boots I’ve purchased right out of the gate. I’ve had these for almost 2 years in a rotation and they still look awesome. Soles are holding up nicely too. I would buy them again but I don’t need to because they are holding up well. Nice review as always. Long time sub.
I have the "OG" Thorogood moc-toes. It's a great boot. Durable and comfortable out of the box.
I bought a pair of Dakota 529 work boots in January of last year for a new job I started. I never had issues with my feet before, but now I have issues with my heels where, if anything, even gently bumps the backs of my heels. I have excruciating pain that lasts for a minute or two. I've worn work boots and cowboy boots my entire life and no boots have done this to me except for these. Dakota 529s I don't see a review you've done on them so I love to see you look into them and see what potentially is causing this issue or if it's just me
I bought some six inch mic toes, black with white sole, last year based on your videos! Love them!