I just purchased my first 6 inch version of this boot. No breaking period. I’ve always worn red wings. I am not a blue-collar worker, but I love boots. This company might be a new winner for me.
Over here in the U.K. I wear 8" Thorogoods everyday when working on car restoration .. most comfortable boots I've ever put on my feet .. like wearing toe protected slippers .. THEY LOOK DAMNED GOOD TOO.
@@valentinexyz regarding sizing I find it hard to recommend .. with the Thorogoods I wear a size larger and they fit very comfortably with thick work socks. But this may be different for you so try them on before purchasing if you can.
In my experience over (much) time the sole will start to crumble from walking on tied rebar and unfinished poured walls. A good thing tho, they can crumble all they want and still remain waterproof whereas redwings will crack instead and that water slips right thru to your socks.
Nice review. Im all fairness about the soles, they were designed for working on concrete and man- made surfaces all day, day after day on the worksite. basically they were designed to be as comfortable on your feet and back as possible, while still being tough as nails. That being said, these soles are like greased lightning on ice and packed snow just as you have said.
I’m considering getting pair of these, myself. I work in a Toyota assembly plant, so I’m on my feet for 8-10.5 hours a day. The soles on the Timberland Pro Anti-Fatigue boots seem to want to come off...
@@bluegrassman3040 I completely agree about the Timberlsnd Pro line. I have had two pairs and while they are great outside and I use them for slippery work, they are ultimately glued on soles and not re- solable. the biggest benefit of the Thorogood is that you break them into your foot and then can keep resoling those comfortable shoes multiple times. I end up using mine as my go to shoes because of how comfortable they are.
@@UBRLND-X I had to add Dr Scholls inserts to my Timberlands. They are not quite as comfortable than previous pairs of the same brand and style I’ve have in the past. I’m strongly considering a pair of the Thorogoods.
A good boot is one of the best investments you can make. I was looking to get the exact model as I want the waterproofing. Its either going to be these or the Danner Quarry, but like you my favorite look is the mock toe which the Danner Quarry is not
Without a doubt! I have never had Danner boots, but have heard great things. I do not aim to be a review channel here. All I use is what I strictly use day to day. And Thorogood has never let me down. And until the day they do, I will continue to use them.
I had danners but it seems they have changed some things honestly a pair lasts me not even a year now when they use to give me a min of 2. Plus they are so hard to find these days.
I ordered a pair yesterday from Midwest Boots for 30 bucks off! $174.99 + tax and free shipping! Thank you Midwest Boots! The best ever!! BTW, good video Brother.
@@bluegrassman3040 Hello BB, they are outstanding! They last me a year and are super comfortable! Money well spent! This is my 4th. Pair. I even wear them with shorts! Haha.
Bought these boots from midwestboots.com and got very disappointed, I had very high espectations from these boots but once out of the box I put them in 4 inches of water to check the “waterproof” and they got soacked inside, other reviews show problems with the sole peeling off the boots 🤦🏽♂️ $260 dollars for nothing, I had to pay an extra $20 dollars to return them to midwest.. very disappointed..
@@CurramberoNY Sorry you had a bad experience. Sounds like you contacted the dealer, and hopefully they help you out. You are also welcome to call our customer service department. www.thorogoodusa.com/contact/
@@Hotrod8677 Like I said in the video, they are terrible on snow. Although I have not had a problem on smooth wet surfaces. I also have never tried it on, say, a wet metal roof. Highly recommend the boot. But obviously every boot has they're purpose.
I owned red wings,they sucked didn't last that long hurt my feet, bought some other top name boots and own a pair of Thorogoods right now they ok but for 200$ The best boot I owned a pair of 6" Danner for $70 bucks I loved those boots worked 10hrs a day on hard concrete they felt like wearing a pair of slippers got them from Harry's Army Surplus in Dearborn
For sweaty feet wear Darn Tough Merino Wool socks. They have thinner ones, that will stick wick away moisture and keep your feet feeling dry all day. It's all I wear and I've converted several coworkers.
For about a hundred bucks and knowing a good shoe cobbler, you can get a black vibrex wedge sole with big traction cleets on them sewed on. I've done 4or 5 pairs like that when the soft souls wear down. Make a good boot awesome for the winter muck
@@la_screw i have bought boots from boot shops and I've also ordered from Amazon and other websites and in my experience the ones i got off amazon fell apart. The ones at the bookstores seem to be higher quality or better made. I think they sell the defective shoes to amazon
Sounds like you should order a pair of American hand made Nick Boots. That way you can custom order a pair Moc boots any arch support, leather, color, welt sole, heritage sole, hardware, ect. It may cost $500-600 but you take care if them they last you decades. They sell them size 3-15 widths from B-FF. I feel you about the dog my English Mastiff as a young puppy ate my $400 boots. Luckily my high school English teacher & her husband retired from teaching when her father in-law passed & left them his shoe repair shop. She fixed them for price of leather.
That dog is gorgeous 😂 I’m hear in Michigan as well, great review! I’m gonna get some. I drive truck for ‘yellow’ with lots of dock work on concrete all day.
Thanks brother...shoot I could talk boots all day ha....got my first pair of thurogoods looking forward to trying them...I returned a pair of wolverines oh boy....not a good boot....hurt my feet bad
USA made high quality is my go to but Ariat square toe Workhogs for whatever reason are my favorites. They just have the nitch in comfort and style that I love.
Harley is rad! Just got some of the same exact boots today, the in the right boot is a Lil weirded out from packaging I suppose but do you ever have the same deal going on with any of the ones you've got?
I love the Redwing 877 if I could skip the break in period. Thorogood has little to no break in. So. I wear my 877 everywhere except work. Work I wear my Thorogoods.
Wore Thorogoods for about 9-10 years. Seems like they offer these shoes in these sizes and those boot in those sizes. Meaning every boot is available in "some" sizes. I took the plunge and went total custom and have never looked back. None other can compare to a full custom boot. Try it and you'll agree. Btw, my customs have a slight negative heel ,coming from 10 years of wearing wedge soles I didn't want the traditional custom boot like fire jumpers wear. Every since I switched to custom boots, I wear DARN TOIGH socks. Made in USA and they'll replace them FOR FREE when you wear them out. Get some
My right-boot is rubbing on my heel. Thorogood recommends wearing either thick socks or double up on the socks during the break in period. Hope that slip on that foot goes away
Getting ready to purchase the 814-3600. Just bought a pair of 9in wingshooter insulated for hunting love these boots very comfortable. Please tell me the 814-3600(6in) are just as comfortable
6in boot is $239 8in boot is $244 Midwest boots..com I do not know if they are a good company to buy. Amazon has them but you'll put little guys out of business if you buy from them..
went to try these on at boot barn and i was blown away at how comfortable they were. just debating now on the color I want and whether I want the wide or the regular fit Would you happen to know if the regular fit ones would stretch a little? I like them tight but they are just a little too tight on the top
They do stretch, dont get wide cause the top rubs a little it will probably be the same issue. You can get the steel toe that def makes the toe area higher
That is a problem I only seem to run into when I get a brand new pair of them. I just start by causing one little fold in it and hold it down with the laces. then after a couple of days it just seems to stay and I never have a real problem with it again.
@@charlesw665 thing of it kind of like a hot dog bun. But I dont just pinch it in half, I kind of put a fold in the middle. It will basically do it, itself when you tie the boot with your foot in it.
I love work boots too but i try to care for my boots and resole them every time to get my hard earn money out of them for years !! I have a pair that I have own for over 15 years . I would recommend you caring for the boots and keep some money for more tools other then boots 1.5 years replacement.
Thats awesome! and unfortunately the time I spend on spending on boots or getting them resoled etc, would cost me more then it would save. Plus I get to help support these great companies even more by buying more products.
Thanks a lot Mr for the presentation of these beautiful boots. I understood that you would like to present other models also of boots and I will be pleased to watch them in your videos but if you could please choose the most beautiful ones to show us cause i would like to buy some but the most beautiful ones and for me the most beautiful ones are those which are full with designs as to be extravagant designs please show us so i can make a choice and I would be very pleased Thanks a lot Mr. Bye
I would definitely get the non-waterproof version. Even up here in Michigan they do get a little hot. I have worked a few summers in these same boots and were fine, but we rarely get over 90 degrees. we just recorded a review on the new 6" non-waterproof, uninsulated version that will be uploaded this Thursday.
Would highly recommend to not use in any instance you are not working on flat surfaces or dirt, and keep away from anything slippery. They are great boots for what they are for, but Logging traditionally has higher heels and deeper treads for working in those conditions for traction. These boots are more so for comfort & Durability in construction trades.
I actually switched from Redwing to this exact boot after seeing your video. After a year of wear my only gripe is the sole color. I wish it was black. Thorogood doesn't offer this boot in this color with a black wedge sole which I find to be an absolute bummer.
Just wondering if you ever tried having a pair of these resoled? Maybe getting a vibram sole instead? I heard those vibram sole are supposed to be pretty good on these boots. I am about to order my first pair of thorogoods here pretty soon.
I disagree about those soles being bad on ice. All shoes and boots suck on ice. Its ice. The only way to make it better is to use some of those metal cleat things you can clip onto your boot. Those soles are awesome. My favorite thing about them is that they're easy to clean. I HATE lug soles. You come home from work and you've got mud caked on and trying to clean it off is a pain in the ass. With the soles like the Thorogoods use its dead simple, scrape them on anything, then get them wet on the bottom and walk through grass sliding your feet. Great work boots! The best...
I was recently boot shopping and looked at thorogoods, but they came off as cheap looking, especially inside. I've bought boots at Kmart that looked better made. Once I found out also they're union made, that completely killed it for me. Enjoy "your" president, unions.
I’m looking into purchasing these boots but hear that the waterproof tend to run about a half size bigger in the length. What’s your experience on the matter?
I would say thats accurate. I generally wear size 10.5 EE. And with the latest pair I bought I realized I could have gone down to a 10 and probably fit a little better.
Luke Marcotte, thanks for such a quick response and help on the subject. Can’t wait to own a pair of these for myself. I first was looking at just getting a cheap pair of work boots, but after research it seems well worth it to spend the extra money for the quality and protection. They will be my first pair of Thorogood boots!
@@imbleh3364 Not a problem! and heres the thing when it comes to not just boots but also any tools. I always choose quality. If this is what you do for a career you should take pride in that! Not to mention, a good pair of boots will outlast a cheap pair at least 2 or 3 to 1. I have had literally dozens and dozens of work boots. All of them were higher priced ones and I never regret it... and like you said, you are actually excited to get a pair of these. Thats better than dreadfully buying another pair you dont want.
@@lukecmarcotte Thanks for the advise, I have just one more aesthetic question about the boots. What is your opinion on the 8 inch vs the 6 inch height. I am leaning towards the 8 inch, but don't have the experience to know the pros and cons of each. I don't want to get either height to find out I should've chosen the other.
@@imbleh3364 I generally get the 8" waterproof for winter time, because its just more waterproof higher up for walking inlet conditions.. But I like the 6" non-waterproof for summer time when wearing them with shorts. If I were buying one pair for year round I personally like the 8" the best. More ankle support and like I said, more protection higher up on the leg.
I have always wore 10 1/2 everything, whether it be red wing or thorogood or any other brand I've worn. Although, If I wanted I could probably fit into a 10 instead of a 10 1/2. But they work great. I also have wide feet and need the EE. And these boots work great in the summer. Even when I wear the waterproof ones they are not to hot. But If your up for buying multiple boots like me, I rock the unlined for summer as well.
Luke Marcotte I’m a bootahilic lol I’ve got the gortex red wings and their ok now but I got them mid August and they were definitely warm and still had the new smell plus I’ve wanted to try thorogoods I’ve seen the website Midwest boots has a good selection I’ve heard you can’t buy directly from thorogood
@@irishman485 Nice, I know the feeling with being a boot a holic as well. I've had just about every red wing mom toe boot and I think these thorogoods or on par with or better then their products. I usually buy my boots from small town retailers to support small business so I never tried directly from Thorogood. Plus I like trying things on before I buy online.
Luke Marcotte that’s one reason why I’ve really only bought red wings since theirs 3 stores within 40 minutes of me I’m near Boston I haven’t seen to many places that sell thorogoods your video was very helpful thank you I’ve heard their wedge soles last a lot longer than red wings
Brendan O'Reilly for sure man. I would say they run true to size and right on par with red wing. Wedge sole is 10x better then red wings. And thanks man I appreciate the compliment. You should check out some of my other videos. It’s a series I’m doing called the blue collar power hour. Tell your friends and anybody looking to get in the trades! 💪
Hey buddy just came across your vid I just bought same boots and I love them do you need to mink oil them?I bought mink oil waterproofer/condition just wondering if you did mink oil them up to break them in a little
Hey John, thanks for the comment! and great to hear you love the boots! I personally have always used Bear Grease and I do grease them often because it helps keep up the waterproofing and longevity of the boots. (Also helps if your going out on a date and need to clean them up a little...Lol)
Are those boots safety toe? My feet sweat like shit and don’t know what to do anymore. This summer is literally killing me, I spent 10 hours a day at 95 + degrees everyday.
High heels are not logger style. High heels are high / medium arch support that divides your body weight onto your feet more evenly. Instead of having all of your weight on your heel and ball the foot stays in a rested position and weight is added to the arch for a 3rd pressure point. Logger style boots and boots that you would want to be on stairs / ladders with happen to have high heels, sure.
Not bad for mid quality boots but I don't care for them pumping up the "assembled in the USA". I think using imported materials is a big con. I feel most blue collar guys wouldn't have a problem paying more for an all domestic product. Just my two cents.
Boots of all types are dependent on the trade and options of the wearer. I watch a ton of boot reviews and have a huge collection of every type imaginable. I'm a collector and well.. just love boots. Wesco, Whites etc etc. Somebody STOP me.
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I just purchased my first 6 inch version of this boot. No breaking period. I’ve always worn red wings. I am not a blue-collar worker, but I love boots. This company might be a new winner for me.
I made the same transition from Red wing and immediately thought the same thing. 8 years later and still stands true!
Working on concrete for 10-12 hours a day with these helps a lot. I went from a heeled boot (not logger heel) and it’s so much better
Over here in the U.K. I wear 8" Thorogoods everyday when working on car restoration .. most comfortable boots I've ever put on my feet .. like wearing toe protected slippers .. THEY LOOK DAMNED GOOD TOO.
Hey Rod,
Can you advise regarding sizing?
Do they run large? I've been advised to go a half size down.
Cheers mate.
@@valentinexyz regarding sizing I find it hard to recommend .. with the Thorogoods I wear a size larger and they fit very comfortably with thick work socks. But this may be different for you so try them on before purchasing if you can.
In my experience over (much) time the sole will start to crumble from walking on tied rebar and unfinished poured walls. A good thing tho, they can crumble all they want and still remain waterproof whereas redwings will crack instead and that water slips right thru to your socks.
Nice review. Im all fairness about the soles, they were designed for working on concrete and man- made surfaces all day, day after day on the worksite. basically they were designed to be as comfortable on your feet and back as possible, while still being tough as nails. That being said, these soles are like greased lightning on ice and packed snow just as you have said.
I’m considering getting pair of these, myself. I work in a Toyota assembly plant, so I’m on my feet for 8-10.5 hours a day. The soles on the Timberland Pro Anti-Fatigue boots seem to want to come off...
@@bluegrassman3040 I completely agree about the Timberlsnd Pro line. I have had two pairs and while they are great outside and I use them for slippery work, they are ultimately glued on soles and not re- solable. the biggest benefit of the Thorogood is that you break them into your foot and then can keep resoling those comfortable shoes multiple times. I end up using mine as my go to shoes because of how comfortable they are.
@@UBRLND-X I had to add Dr Scholls inserts to my Timberlands. They are not quite as comfortable than previous pairs of the same brand and style I’ve have in the past. I’m strongly considering a pair of the Thorogoods.
Wedge soles are good for standing all day- they saved my back. Moc toes are great too additionally.
Dude, LOVE these boots. An absolute stunner. I will be purchasing a pair of these bad boys. Thanks for the review 👍🏻
I have been looking at RW and others,but you totally SOLD me, I respect your work ethic and your opinion, I will be purchasing these exact boots,. Txs
A good boot is one of the best investments you can make. I was looking to get the exact model as I want the waterproofing. Its either going to be these or the Danner Quarry, but like you my favorite look is the mock toe which the Danner Quarry is not
Without a doubt! I have never had Danner boots, but have heard great things. I do not aim to be a review channel here. All I use is what I strictly use day to day. And Thorogood has never let me down. And until the day they do, I will continue to use them.
I had danners but it seems they have changed some things honestly a pair lasts me not even a year now when they use to give me a min of 2. Plus they are so hard to find these days.
I ordered a pair yesterday from Midwest Boots for 30 bucks off! $174.99 + tax and free shipping! Thank you Midwest Boots! The best ever!! BTW, good video Brother.
How are the holding up for you, are they comfortable?
@@bluegrassman3040 Hello BB, they are outstanding! They last me a year and are super comfortable! Money well spent! This is my 4th. Pair. I even wear them with shorts! Haha.
Haha damn I just got mine for 300 damn 😅
These are the $300 ones.
Hell yeah brother, I'm all about supporting good American companies too. Thanks for the video.
Not a problem!
Nice work! Thanks for the review.
Thank you for the great products!
Bought these boots from midwestboots.com and got very disappointed, I had very high espectations from these boots but once out of the box I put them in 4 inches of water to check the “waterproof” and they got soacked inside, other reviews show problems with the sole peeling off the boots 🤦🏽♂️ $260 dollars for nothing, I had to pay an extra $20 dollars to return them to midwest.. very disappointed..
@@CurramberoNY Sorry you had a bad experience. Sounds like you contacted the dealer, and hopefully they help you out. You are also welcome to call our customer service department. www.thorogoodusa.com/contact/
How are they on smooth wet surfaces and snow?
@@Hotrod8677 Like I said in the video, they are terrible on snow. Although I have not had a problem on smooth wet surfaces. I also have never tried it on, say, a wet metal roof. Highly recommend the boot. But obviously every boot has they're purpose.
Use a tire groover to groove deeper treads into the sole
Oh shit 👀
Great idea
That’s what Ive been thinking when they get thin, can’t hurt cause they’ll be getting new soles anyway
massive brain
After just having back to back pairs of the RW411’s stitching right above my heels blow out I just bought these Thorogoods last night
pro tip you should trade the standard soul for the frn vibram outsole. it takes the boot to the 11's
Im definitely going to give this a try, thanks!
I owned red wings,they sucked didn't last that long hurt my feet, bought some other top name boots and own a pair of Thorogoods right now they ok but for 200$ The best boot I owned a pair of 6" Danner for $70 bucks I loved those boots worked 10hrs a day on hard concrete they felt like wearing a pair of slippers got them from Harry's Army Surplus in Dearborn
Just got my first pair of Danner's. Awesome boot superb quality!
For sweaty feet wear Darn Tough Merino Wool socks. They have thinner ones, that will stick wick away moisture and keep your feet feeling dry all day. It's all I wear and I've converted several coworkers.
For about a hundred bucks and knowing a good shoe cobbler, you can get a black vibrex wedge sole with big traction cleets on them sewed on. I've done 4or 5 pairs like that when the soft souls wear down. Make a good boot awesome for the winter muck
Hmmm. Vibrex or vibram?
Nice boots!
Wish i could have a store here in japan
they dont ship to japan ? (honest question)
@@la_screw i have bought boots from boot shops and I've also ordered from Amazon and other websites and in my experience the ones i got off amazon fell apart. The ones at the bookstores seem to be higher quality or better made. I think they sell the defective shoes to amazon
@@XxC1R3xX they could also be counterfeits.
Sounds like you should order a pair of American hand made Nick Boots. That way you can custom order a pair Moc boots any arch support, leather, color, welt sole, heritage sole, hardware, ect. It may cost $500-600 but you take care if them they last you decades. They sell them size 3-15 widths from B-FF.
I feel you about the dog my English Mastiff as a young puppy ate my $400 boots. Luckily my high school English teacher & her husband retired from teaching when her father in-law passed & left them his shoe repair shop. She fixed them for price of leather.
These are great. 3 pairs as well now. I resoled my last pair.
Thanks for share a very detail video.
Saludos from México
I got the 8” ones a couple days ago. Took just a few hours to break in which was nice
That dog is gorgeous 😂 I’m hear in Michigan as well, great review! I’m gonna get some. I drive truck for ‘yellow’ with lots of dock work on concrete all day.
Thanks brother...shoot I could talk boots all day ha....got my first pair of thurogoods looking forward to trying them...I returned a pair of wolverines oh boy....not a good boot....hurt my feet bad
USA made high quality is my go to but Ariat square toe Workhogs for whatever reason are my favorites. They just have the nitch in comfort and style that I love.
Harley is rad! Just got some of the same exact boots today, the in the right boot is a Lil weirded out from packaging I suppose but do you ever have the same deal going on with any of the ones you've got?
These are great. I have moved on since my third pair…but I love them.
During the summer, do they make your feet sweat? I hear waterproof boots are super hot in the summers...
Great video, thanks!
This is the boot I think I am going to buy what's the best way i was thinking in person is best
Just bought a pair of 814 6”. I’ll stick to my Redwings.
I love the Redwing 877 if I could skip the break in period. Thorogood has little to no break in. So. I wear my 877 everywhere except work. Work I wear my Thorogoods.
I just bought a pair of the Thorogood 1957 waterproof boots. Am looking forward to wearing them. Not many reviews on them tho
Wore Thorogoods for about 9-10 years. Seems like they offer these shoes in these sizes and those boot in those sizes. Meaning every boot is available in "some" sizes. I took the plunge and went total custom and have never looked back. None other can compare to a full custom boot. Try it and you'll agree. Btw, my customs have a slight negative heel ,coming from 10 years of wearing wedge soles I didn't want the traditional custom boot like fire jumpers wear. Every since I switched to custom boots, I wear DARN TOIGH socks. Made in USA and they'll replace them FOR FREE when you wear them out. Get some
I just picked up a pair of these I love them.
Love these
So everyone is clear the 804 model is steel toe,,, the 814 is the standard toe.
Nice boots! Beautiful dog! Is he a Griffon or a long haired GP ?
I've learnt so much, my friend, from this video . Thank you so much for Sharing the video , my man. GOD BLESS .
My right-boot is rubbing on my heel. Thorogood recommends wearing either thick socks or double up on the socks during the break in period. Hope that slip on that foot goes away
Just bought a pair of the 6”I’m a fellow Michigander, where about are you in the Great Lakes state?
You must be in the yoop!!!
I was wandering if this boot is good for very cold 🥶 weather and summer also ?
These boots are ass busters in the winter here in Nebraska. But still love them.
Awesome video, thanks for the info!
It’s definitely a nice boot gotta get me a pare!
Getting ready to purchase the 814-3600. Just bought a pair of 9in wingshooter insulated for hunting love these boots very comfortable. Please tell me the 814-3600(6in) are just as comfortable
6in boot is $239
8in boot is $244
Midwest boots..com I do not know if they are a good company to buy.
Amazon has them but you'll put little guys out of business if you buy from them..
Love my 3800s but that gortex effed my feet up. Gotta let em breath and thats why my 4201s. Only wear my 3800s in the winter now.
Still using them today? How’s the traction with the wedge?
Good winter boot?
Thank you for the upload
went to try these on at boot barn and i was blown away at how comfortable they were. just debating now on the color I want and whether I want the wide or the regular fit
Would you happen to know if the regular fit ones would stretch a little? I like them tight but they are just a little too tight on the top
They do stretch, dont get wide cause the top rubs a little it will probably be the same issue. You can get the steel toe that def makes the toe area higher
LOVE THE DOG.
Nice boots I want to size 8.5 available
What are your thoughts on the tongue? I just bought my first pair in 6" and the tongue bunches so bad I can't even lace them.
That is a problem I only seem to run into when I get a brand new pair of them. I just start by causing one little fold in it and hold it down with the laces. then after a couple of days it just seems to stay and I never have a real problem with it again.
@@lukecmarcotte Do you make the fold across the tongue or lengthwise? I couldn't quite tell from the video.
@@charlesw665 thing of it kind of like a hot dog bun. But I dont just pinch it in half, I kind of put a fold in the middle. It will basically do it, itself when you tie the boot with your foot in it.
is the lining like insulation? does it keep your feet warm in colder climates?
I love work boots too but i try to care for my boots and resole them every time to get my hard earn money out of them for years !! I have a pair that I have own for over 15 years . I would recommend you caring for the boots and keep some money for more tools other then boots 1.5 years replacement.
Thats awesome! and unfortunately the time I spend on spending on boots or getting them resoled etc, would cost me more then it would save. Plus I get to help support these great companies even more by buying more products.
DO YOUR FEET STINK
I used to buy the 678 red wing but they not making any more so I need something good to replace my red wing any recommendations
Thanks a lot Mr for the presentation of these beautiful boots. I understood that you would like to present other models also of boots and I will be pleased to watch them in your videos but if you could please choose the most beautiful ones to show us cause i would like to buy some but the most beautiful ones and for me the most beautiful ones are those which are full with designs as to be extravagant designs please show us so i can make a choice and I would be very pleased Thanks a lot Mr. Bye
How are they in winter?
Is your shed made from insulated panels?
Would these be good for a summer in Texas?
I would definitely get the non-waterproof version. Even up here in Michigan they do get a little hot. I have worked a few summers in these same boots and were fine, but we rarely get over 90 degrees. we just recorded a review on the new 6" non-waterproof, uninsulated version that will be uploaded this Thursday.
I went from the San Jose’s to the 804 thorogood. Way better boot than the keens.
Good review !
Great looking boots.
So these boots would not be ideal for logging?
Would highly recommend to not use in any instance you are not working on flat surfaces or dirt, and keep away from anything slippery.
They are great boots for what they are for, but Logging traditionally has higher heels and deeper treads for working in those conditions for traction.
These boots are more so for comfort & Durability in construction trades.
They are good boots thorogood redwing wolverine no matter price difference in my opinion they all last same amount of time.
Best boots ever!
I’m looking at these boots but I need to know if they are CSA approved,
I am not sure. maybe ask on they're comment below and see if they respond.
I like mine, so yes, they are maga approved.
Thanks for the review
I actually switched from Redwing to this exact boot after seeing your video. After a year of wear my only gripe is the sole color. I wish it was black. Thorogood doesn't offer this boot in this color with a black wedge sole which I find to be an absolute bummer.
Send it to potter and sons in Nashville and have it resoled with black ones. Check out their you tube videos. Some of the best cobblers around.
Thorogood does have some in the black soles. Perhaps, not this model, but darn close.
Yes they do offer a black sole, however not in the wedge.
Thorogood 1957 have a black sole; no wedge but a very low heel
Send them to Revive shoe repair in L.A. Theyve resoled a few pair for me. Hes has a couple videos on them , on youtube.
Are these slippery on slick surfaces or oily surfaces ?
no they grip well
I wish I could get a pair with speed hooks
Nice boots for iron work but a little on the heavy side
Just wondering if you ever tried having a pair of these resoled? Maybe getting a vibram sole instead? I heard those vibram sole are supposed to be pretty good on these boots. I am about to order my first pair of thorogoods here pretty soon.
I disagree about those soles being bad on ice. All shoes and boots suck on ice. Its ice. The only way to make it better is to use some of those metal cleat things you can clip onto your boot. Those soles are awesome. My favorite thing about them is that they're easy to clean. I HATE lug soles. You come home from work and you've got mud caked on and trying to clean it off is a pain in the ass. With the soles like the Thorogoods use its dead simple, scrape them on anything, then get them wet on the bottom and walk through grass sliding your feet. Great work boots! The best...
Steel
Toe or composite
Do they run big or small ?
I was recently boot shopping and looked at thorogoods, but they came off as cheap looking, especially inside. I've bought boots at Kmart that looked better made. Once I found out also they're union made, that completely killed it for me. Enjoy "your" president, unions.
True to size or ?
I’m looking into purchasing these boots but hear that the waterproof tend to run about a half size bigger in the length. What’s your experience on the matter?
I would say thats accurate. I generally wear size 10.5 EE. And with the latest pair I bought I realized I could have gone down to a 10 and probably fit a little better.
Luke Marcotte, thanks for such a quick response and help on the subject. Can’t wait to own a pair of these for myself. I first was looking at just getting a cheap pair of work boots, but after research it seems well worth it to spend the extra money for the quality and protection. They will be my first pair of Thorogood boots!
@@imbleh3364 Not a problem! and heres the thing when it comes to not just boots but also any tools. I always choose quality. If this is what you do for a career you should take pride in that! Not to mention, a good pair of boots will outlast a cheap pair at least 2 or 3 to 1. I have had literally dozens and dozens of work boots. All of them were higher priced ones and I never regret it... and like you said, you are actually excited to get a pair of these. Thats better than dreadfully buying another pair you dont want.
@@lukecmarcotte Thanks for the advise, I have just one more aesthetic question about the boots. What is your opinion on the 8 inch vs the 6 inch height. I am leaning towards the 8 inch, but don't have the experience to know the pros and cons of each. I don't want to get either height to find out I should've chosen the other.
@@imbleh3364 I generally get the 8" waterproof for winter time, because its just more waterproof higher up for walking inlet conditions.. But I like the 6" non-waterproof for summer time when wearing them with shorts. If I were buying one pair for year round I personally like the 8" the best. More ankle support and like I said, more protection higher up on the leg.
Ever try Nick’s?
That's a far superior product. These aren't bad for production boots but they are not in the upper class of nicks, franks, wesco, etc.
Would've asked the very same question. Glad you did. Cheers
Did you need to size a 1/2 size like red wings I’m thinking about getting a pair for summer the unlined style
I have always wore 10 1/2 everything, whether it be red wing or thorogood or any other brand I've worn. Although, If I wanted I could probably fit into a 10 instead of a 10 1/2. But they work great. I also have wide feet and need the EE.
And these boots work great in the summer. Even when I wear the waterproof ones they are not to hot. But If your up for buying multiple boots like me, I rock the unlined for summer as well.
Luke Marcotte I’m a bootahilic lol I’ve got the gortex red wings and their ok now but I got them mid August and they were definitely warm and still had the new smell plus I’ve wanted to try thorogoods I’ve seen the website Midwest boots has a good selection I’ve heard you can’t buy directly from thorogood
@@irishman485 Nice, I know the feeling with being a boot a holic as well. I've had just about every red wing mom toe boot and I think these thorogoods or on par with or better then their products. I usually buy my boots from small town retailers to support small business so I never tried directly from Thorogood. Plus I like trying things on before I buy online.
Luke Marcotte that’s one reason why I’ve really only bought red wings since theirs 3 stores within 40 minutes of me I’m near Boston I haven’t seen to many places that sell thorogoods your video was very helpful thank you I’ve heard their wedge soles last a lot longer than red wings
Brendan O'Reilly for sure man. I would say they run true to size and right on par with red wing. Wedge sole is 10x better then red wings.
And thanks man I appreciate the compliment. You should check out some of my other videos. It’s a series I’m doing called the blue collar power hour. Tell your friends and anybody looking to get in the trades! 💪
I wonder when there gonna make these with a heel as an option
I honestly hate heeled options personally. It also seems that everybody I know who buys these, do so because they also dont like heels.
@@lukecmarcotte the maxwear 90 has a heel
People have resoled with theVibram Sierra sole as well as the logger lug sole and they resemble the Red Wing Roughneck
Hey buddy just came across your vid I just bought same boots and I love them do you need to mink oil them?I bought mink oil waterproofer/condition just wondering if you did mink oil them up to break them in a little
Hey John, thanks for the comment! and great to hear you love the boots! I personally have always used Bear Grease and I do grease them often because it helps keep up the waterproofing and longevity of the boots. (Also helps if your going out on a date and need to clean them up a little...Lol)
Nice vid!
Have you tested them by stepping in dog shit and did they clean easy?
Are those boots safety toe?
My feet sweat like shit and don’t know what to do anymore.
This summer is literally killing me, I spent 10 hours a day at 95 + degrees everyday.
Merino wool socks are a necessity. Darn Tough socks are hands down my favorite.
how much insulation have
in 4 years these went up tp $300-310. Inflation is a bitch
Great boots for people with SMALL feet ....
High heels are not logger style. High heels are high / medium arch support that divides your body weight onto your feet more evenly. Instead of having all of your weight on your heel and ball the foot stays in a rested position and weight is added to the arch for a 3rd pressure point. Logger style boots and boots that you would want to be on stairs / ladders with happen to have high heels, sure.
I like a lot about you, sir. Cheers
I work union so i gotta support union
Not bad for mid quality boots but I don't care for them pumping up the "assembled in the USA". I think using imported materials is a big con. I feel most blue collar guys wouldn't have a problem paying more for an all domestic product. Just my two cents.
Boots of all types are dependent on the trade and options of the wearer. I watch a ton of boot reviews and have a huge collection of every type imaginable. I'm a collector and well.. just love boots. Wesco, Whites etc etc. Somebody STOP me.
So you’re gonna tell me the tongue doesn’t hurt your ankle where it folds at the bottom
I want a girffon
почему сейчас на обуви не применяют каучук
To bad they slip on the ice. Deal breaker
Danner, Power Foreman.