First impression those are absolutely ridiculous. Second impression after learning they were modeled after Astro Boys boots, honestly that's kind of neat
Hahaha I loved them from the start - like sure, can they be combined with clothes to create a good outfit- hardly. Or rather: it’s a challenge. But these boots are so ridiculous, they’re great! Art doesn’t always have to be deeply philosophical, it can be weird and fun as well! It makes me even more happy to see that they were actually done rather well!
@@ezekielbrockmann114 Err, clowns and suckers voted for Trump, BTW, Trump ends his rallies by jerk-dancing on Village People's YMCA, you can't chose a better song to wear a rainbow wig! Trump must be a cover woke!
huh, I was not expecting a thoughtful, intelligent, and contemplative study on the nature of art from a dude that cuts boots in half on UA-cam! I think that's the surprising takeaway. Great job Weston! Subscribed.
You're late to the party. He was just as good 700,000 subscribers ago. And he's stayed humble, and modest this entire time. His cat Toaster however, has become a complete diva. He doesn't appear in videos like he used to.
They make me smile. I am 52 and grumpy but they make me smile. Also when I saw them I thought Astro Boy so they got that spot on. I also thought Lazy Town for some reason. I think it's just the rubberyness and that they are a caricature of a boot. This is the first time I've heard of the MSCHF brand. I will keep an eye out from now on.
@@ruthmoreton6975 lol, don't worry, the projection is *STRONG* with Kia El; It's not you who has the sexual view of Lazy Town, he's subscribed to 'Magic Dance,' a youtube channel featuring preteen girls in leotards, and 'Chic Magic' which is nothing but slideshows of large busted women posing in skimpy "fashion". Must go well with his Matt Walsh and Sargon of Akaad subscriptions. Do you think the creep knows his subscriptions are public? Oh jesus, it just keeps going. 'Saginaw Girls Dance Studio,' multiple yoga chicks, do I keep scrolling?
I think you described them best in three words right at the end. They're just Big Wacky Boots. I think they're fun and different. And they definitely have the effect of making you look like a cartoon character.
I'm not only impressed by your approach to examining the boots, I'm impressed at your take on boots/footwear/fashion and art in general, and even further impressed at how you've made something I would've never given a thought to highly entertaining and engaging. If someone told me 3 days ago I'd watching hours and hours of some dude cutting shoes in half and looking forward to hours more, I wouldn't have believed it! Cheers!
They wouldn't be out of place in a haute couture fashion show, the kind where designers go all-out, showing off wild pieces no sane person would wear in public, which occasionally turn viral and/or cause outrage. MSCHF's innovation is actually selling them in the same price range as regular streetwear fashion.
People don't even wear that shit, it's just stupid designers pretending they are artist, instead of making clothes they are making cartoon characters and they believe they are epic LOL
My cousin bought one as a joke and I tried them on. Felt so comfortable. I can't express how good they felt. If the desigh were a little less childish and a little less clunky, I would def buy one pair for myself. Edit: Some guy down in the thread told me to get some crocs and I did. They are def lighter than these. I wouldn't say same level of comfort as these but they come pretty close for their amount.
Over 10 years ago, I bought a pair of Caterpillar boots. I decided I didn't particularly like the design when I got them home, and put them in a closet. I recently took them out, and tried them on. The midsole completely disintegrated. I wish I'd known that TPU had that susceptibility. I see Caterpillar are still selling very similar boots in the £100-£130 range. I'll be sticking to more traditional materials in future. I've kept the upper, insole, and outsole. I might try reconstructing it with a leather midsole at some point for entertainment. It wouldn't make sense to take it to a cobbler for that. The construction quality is too cheap to justify the expense.
That happens with more shoes than not, it's not an issue of caterpillar's. The only way to avoid that is to store shoes susceptible in a humidity-controlled dry environment.
@@Neomalthusiano A humidity-controlled dry environment is a difficult thing to accomplish in damp Scotland. I don't want the expense of buying, and running, a dehumidifier. I brought out other pairs of shoes and trainers that had been in my closet for a long time, and seemed to use a similar material in their construction. They seem okay for the time being, but I will be prioritising their use before they fall apart on me. The annoying thing is that I quite like the feel of these spongy synthetic midsoles. Live and learn. It'll be leather from now on. I have bought the leather to reconstruct the boots that fell apart, along with leather working tools. Now I just need to find the time for it. I wish I hadn't given away the cast iron shoe anvil set that I inherited from my father. One of my ancestors was a cobbler. I've given a number of things away over the years that I now regret. That's definitely one of them.
@@HistoricGentleman I generally hate buying clothes and shoes. About once a decade, I'll buy a load of them to see me through the next ten to fifteen years. I've had things no longer fit before when I try them on later, or decide I don't like the style. These get given to charity. This is the first time that something I bought new has completely disintegrated on me. Though I have experienced a few other occasions where rubberised materials start to 'sweat' and disintegrate.
I'm not familiar with this brand at all so I have to thank you for keeping me up to date lol. I'm often amazed at what's considered art these days..... and then I remember the paper dresses that women wore in the 60's that started off as mail order dresses from the Scott paper company (better known for their toilet tissue) for pennies and shortly after fashion designers were selling hand painted paper dresses and gowns for thousands of dollars. They remained in fashion for much of the 60's decade. These made me think back to artists creations in my young life when I found it absolutely wonderful to know someone was able and willing to think and step outside the box and realize I would've thought that these were Interesting before, which in reality makes it hard for me to criticize them now. It's good to know creativity on this level still exists, and that not only are they a work of art but the company put real effort into making them functional. That for the time they last they really will be functional and although clunky, pretty comfortable as well. I for one would LOVE to see the wavy shoe cut in half. 😁
Art is garbage these days, in some museums janitors have thrown the "art" in the bin and they have to replace it, like that famous piece "banana stuck to wall with duct tape"😂
@@MercenaryBlackWaterz people have said "art is garbage these days" in just about every century. The same is said about music, literature and just about everything else with each decade
Mschf has made a lot of interesting stuff, you might want to take 5 minutes to google the many products they put out. It's certainly a fun experience, like driving around a car that you could get, buying exclusive stuff at a convenience store that only a few could buy if you have the right ID, imagine baseball card packs but instead there were fake IDs, etc. While it's a hype brand, they put out a lot of silly fun stuff
Thank you for exposing the substance to go with the form of this shoe. I love how it looks dumb but a lot of real thought went into it. It just goes to show that something so simple can be industrially designed so well.
Ironically, ghese boots would likely make excellent snake boots because if you got struck at by most snakes, there's no way that it's fangs would be able to reach your skin through all of the foam shapes.
I had a friend in the 90’s who had a pair of Moon boots.. they were skiing fashion, and through winter he wore them at Uni, they were really cool and good fun. We were artists, so it was ok. But I think people should play if they want. It’s not chaos so much as it is debugging the stasis of ordinary. Girls would rock in these pretty well. The guys, yeah they can do it:)
In the 80's there was a similar fashion item called "Moon boots", they were build for walking on snow, thick foam insulation for protection against the cold and a big footprint to keep you from sinking too deep in soft snow, I think these boots will do the same during the winter in ski sports ressorts.
Saw the ysl boots repaired on another channel, what utter shit it was, more or less a scam sadly. But I concur, I’d love to see that as well. My dream would be Carol Christian poell boots!
@@dennisnordlund902 CCP is probably the most out of budget shoe that has been asked on this channel hahaha. But yeah I'd also love for some CCP, Guidis, Rick Owens, or other more "artisanal" shoe brands out there
I get the Astro Boy immediately. They also make me think Mikey Mouse feeling fancy in red. I was surprised by how detailed it was inside. I also expected it to be just foam.
The first time that I saw these, someone had bolted a pair of rollerskate plates to them and took them for a trip around the skate park. I thought that they would be really floppy but seeing how difficult it was to get them off, my mind has been changed.
That you do this (quality breakdown) is, in itself, interesting. That you do it SO WELL, taking such an interest in all aspects of the process and bring History and, well, everything else you bring to the table... I just LOVE watching these videos and I enjoy every aspect (bar knowing that a perfectly good pair of shoes/boots has just been murdered! But I realize YOU HAVE TO DO THIS, and that it pains you just as much, or MORE, than it pains me to see). Love, love, love your channel. Thank you for your commitment to excellence.
I think it would be interesting to have you do a blind review. Where your staff picks out a boot or shoe in your size and you have no idea what it is they don’t even give you the box just the shoes and from there do you have to provide feedback as to wearability, comfort, design And construction. As well as guess the price
Probably the best take on the Big Red Boots I've seen so far. I was one to dismiss this... but you have to give them credit for the design to make it work. The burning tests also made me aware of something I've never thought of in terms of designs of things like these as well. Great job on the video. Very objective.
Tbh, I was looking at these boots thinking “I’ve seen these before in a cartoon” but for the life of me couldn’t remember which one!Thank you for reminding me of a show I used to watch when I was little!
Awesome analysis. I appreciate how well you cover the technical aspects as well as give the boot's artistic side its props. I was STUNNED by the cross section. So much more thought went into the design than what I had expected. Thanks for a great look at the weird truth of Big Red Boots.
This is absolutely the most interesting video in a good while, simply because you look at it and WONDER what's inside it. We all have a pretty good idea of what most boots or sneakers have on the inside, but this is just so out there and so cool because of that.
i am with you 100%, weston. i thought you were gonna melt these boots to the ground but they ended up taking us all by surprise. wish i could spare the money, i'd totally rock a pair. thanks for the fair & entertaining review.
Great video, interesring and in depth. Just a to nitpick, I think the flame test may lead to misleading result. A torch is a really focused source of heat, I would've liked to see what happens if you wear them next to a fireplace, stove or even a stage light.
I'd love to see you cut a Danner RAT boot. I've been wearing mine for over a year, everyday.... Very impressed with them. Love your videos, keep up the awesome bisections!!
Wow, much more functional than I would've thought - personally would never wear, but respect that MSCHF is out there doing this kind of experimentation and punking the culture.
The did pretty good for something that's very much a gimmick. Kind of like an art piece you'd wear to certain kinds of parties or events if you have the money.
I actually love these, they're definitely not my thing but imo fashion should be fun. I love seeing people enjoy themselves in their clothing and footwear
My first thought was that one's foot would just be swimming in this boot but thumbs up to the designers for making it wearable on the inside and ridiculous on the outside😅
I bet they'd be great in snow. If you had to walk through 10 inches to a foot of snow to get to the store or wherever, these would probably be wonderful. With the hollow voids they'd be pretty well insulated. The large footprint would be grippy and lessen the amount you'd sink into the snow.(Like a snowshoe) They appear to be waterproof. SO yeah if you had to walk in deep snow, with these boots, it appears that your feet would stay warm & dry. Are there more practical solutions to walking in snow? For sure. are these boots fun and silly and lighthearted? Again, for sure. Another commenter said these would be great for cosplay. They'd be a good starting point for building up a beastly pair of feet or the feet of a mech by adding more foam, fur, claws, spikes ..whatever, and then painting them or covering them in an appropriate material to achieve the look for the costume.
Honestly I can see these working as wonderful cosplay boots for some characters. Could potentially even work as a fursuit foot base to build on. Its a fun reference for the Astro Boy nerds or expensive rainboots for the rest of the crowd 😂
I tried to find an astroboy nerd, but it seems that they are all either in a cemetery or nursing homes. Not a very marketable target audience, I believe. lol
I can see how these sell - my (53 year old and Japanese) wife saw me watching this and asked what they are. She said they are 'Cool' but you need to dress up to wear them. 😆
Seeing where their inspiration is from, the only correct way to wear them is these boots, a speedo, and an improbable hairstyle... and nothing else. Pass.
Greetings from Canada! I don't know if you take requests from the comments section, but I was wondering if you'd be willing to make a video on some Canadian made work boots? There are dozens of companies to choose from here, like dayton, Canada West, and companies that also have very unique boot designs, like manitobah Also, seeing reviews about Canada West's 34309 lace-up boot or Daytons 6406 csa work boot would be good because I've been looking at purchasing those, but no reviews exist about them online. Thanks for making such great videos!🇨🇦
I have seen these boots for so long, heard a lot of things, and now that the trend has died down, I know that I still really love these boots. I’m a fashion designer and love artsy looks and was wondering if these shoes were worth buying. After your amazing review, I honestly might !
OK this was cool but now someone needs to make a video taking it to The Club & hitting the dance floor. (Subbed bc this was good thorough open-minded fair exploratory commentary for what could be easily disregarded as "meaningless superficiality" & I respect people willing to look at fashion, art, Hype Objects, + pop culture phenomena with a healthy mix of awe, skepticism, wit, curiosity, + genuine willingness to fully engage with the thing being explored & kaleidoscopic potential meanings or deeper impulses guiding its design + creation.)
Does RosebAnvil have any kind of a "TRIP HAZARD" test? I thinkgoing down or up a regular set of stairs could be a life safety challenge. So many are willing to suffer for their art, but to go through traction after buying somebody else's art is a step too far. Thanks for the analysis.
Honestly, it doesn’t really matter how well made they are. If a person legitimately wore these as their main pair of shoes, the weight of them alone would quickly cause serious hip pains.
Art. It demands interpretation based on its form, rather than its function. Boots are boots. These are a challenge to anyone made uncomfortable by mischief and whimsy. The Astro Boy ref is just icing on a deliciously intriguing cake.
I like them. They’re ridiculous but they’re also so out of place that they completely stand out. I kinda want one now after watching this, just for the chaos it would cause.
You might even be able to justify the $350, despite being made in China, because they must have developed a pretty wacky process to fuse all those different foam parts together and have it look fairly seamless in the end. The tooling needed to start production of these things probably wasn't cheap at all.
1st thought: "TOO COSPLAY!" 2nd thought:"maybay?!🤔" Thanks for doing these! as a big astroboy fan(and lover of interesting fashion) ive been fascinated by these but thought they werent worth the hype and looked way too cosplay to buy. Now that youve dissected and broken them down i want a pair to display & perhaps sometimes wear! 😭 i wish u guys woulda tested going up or down stairs though haha like are they functional enough for that?! ANOTHER greatttt video nonetheless! 👏🏾👏🏾💕
These are super fun boots. I love it when you do unique footwear like this boot. I'm not surprised by the engineering. Seeing people walking in them was an indicator that they were well made because they had a fairly normal gait. If their gait was stompy and wide then I would assume the boots were gimmicky garbage.
Someone wore a pair of them to my daughter's community college graduation. They look so crazy in real life! I'm 50 years old and I would absolutely rock a pair given the chance.
Excellent analysis. I’d seen these boots around online endlessly (as well as the collective’s other art/commerce pranks), and I LOVE Astro Boy… Even though he’s SO important in the history of Anime, he’s not the first or the “grandfather of all animation” by a long shot. The first Anime feature was 1945’s Momotaro: Sacred Sailors, and the first animated film was Fantasmagorie in 1908.
Question: I see that you want boots to cause a bounce in the bar drop, but I have Footprint Kingfoam insoles which sell based on deadening an impact, especially for skateboarding. I'm thinking maybe it's two different things maybe going on and that maybe these don't contradict. I have spinal issues so i wear them to absorb impact, not to return energy. am i doing the right thing?
Honestly, I wouldn't mind them around the shop, they seem like quite good protection for toes and don't pick up wood shavings (and in any case could be just washed with hose).
Its way more expensive than it needs to be considering the materials... so is almost every other brand name shoe on the market today. I'm just happy to see they made them actually comfortable. Not many things like this take the time to.
I remember a Calvin & Hobbes Sunday strip from the mid 80s where Calvin wants his hair cut to look like Astroboy. Even then I thought it was weird Calvin would know Astroboy. But Calvin would want these boots, and I don't remember if he has nipples.
This would be the most interesting shoe to see Retail vs Reps. Very interested to see what the differences in their structure is considering these are some pretty intricately crafted boots.
I love that these exist. We need art that pushes boundaries, and this is certainly wearable art. We need creatives like this to keep innovation and progress going forward.
Have you ever put a pair of Keen boots through your tests? It’s too late for me to see it before I buy them but I own two pairs of them, two pairs of their sandals and one pair of their shoes. I didn’t purposely set out to get Keens. It just happened that way. Those were the ones I liked. Now I’m curious to see what you think of them. Are they good quality? Mine seem to be and they are comfortable (after kind of a tough break in period on one pair).
I hate hydrolysis - my Hanwag Tatra boots lost their outsoles due to this while I was actually hiking through the Tatra mountains. Surprisingly, the rest of the midsole held up pretty well and I did get back to the hotel without any accidents. Still, not the best feeling, especially since there were still patches of snow.
The creator of the big red boots is such a genius..matching oversized boots for today's oversized fashion. It's a beautiful climax to the oversized fashion trend that pervaded during the pandemic.
That's great! Thanks for your willingness to step up and admit to it. If I could afford them I'd buy a pair just to give myself joy everytime I looked at them and to make others laugh and give them a release. Too much rage in the world. We all need a fun break.
@@nuthinbutlove You wouldn't worry people would potentially direct their rage at you for wearing them? People are getting violently triggered seeing clothing items with rainbows on them today.
tbh it's oddly refreshing to see a Hype Object that has some legit engineering, art, craftsmanship, + thoughtfulness justifying the Hype somewhat, at least.
The three-chambered section above the foot is a squish chamber so you can get your feet into and out of them. That chamber collapses so your foot can angle in and angle out. See the cutaway to understand.
Quick rundown: if these boots easily catch fire from a stray ember, ensure you have someone to pull the flaming red boot off. Other than that they are surprisingly practical.
Gotta love seeing people rock the strong bad boots… (Thought I’d go with the typical Astro boy/pac man. I have a homestar runner character pfp, you should know that means I’ll make a strong bad reference)
im surprised that mschf wouldnt put that cutaway view on their website, it would make the price alot more justifiable since most people think it will be a single piece of foam like a croc,
Well, I think I'll go on with my Doc Martens since I'm not into cosplay... The video appeared in my feed and I told to myself : "WTF is this! This is ridiculous!"
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Have you ever done a best insole video?
I’ll try these boots to go with my whites and nicks.
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You should do the our legacy camion boot to see if it’s worth the designer price tag
Shoutout to a sponsor segment I didnt skip! I love you for being authentic.
Imagine finding these shoe prints at the scene of a crime 😂
🤣
Chicago and Philadelphia come to mind.
@@stinkstank5177 😂
As few people that buy them, the cops would have an easy time.
Imagine sticking other shoe soles under these in order to fool the cops!
First impression those are absolutely ridiculous. Second impression after learning they were modeled after Astro Boys boots, honestly that's kind of neat
Well at least it gives cosplayers something to spend more money on.
@@mariawhite7337 That's true, That being said I can't see anybody cosplaying Astro Boy, It honestly disappoints me when I see other adults cosplaying.
Equally ridiculous. Like an Astroboy haircut.
@@captainthiccnick funny I feel the same exact way when I see adults with aliases online like “captain thicc…” 🤡👨👨👦
@@jeanclod8810 ladies love it what can I say? Why would you use your actual name on platforms If you have the choice not to?
I'm honestly really impressed they went through the effort to do it right and make them as well as possible
It's the least they could do based on charging $300 plus for them. Still likely pretty cheap to manufacture in China.
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@@KeyserSoze23 yup, they pay maybe $10 total per pair and they know silly people will buy them
You can buy these boots for like $40
I’d pay $40 just for the laughs
This is like a Cosplay shoe. It totally belongs in the realm of fantasy and cartoons! I can picture someone wearing these in a Cosplay Gathering!
My first thought is they'd be perfect for anyone wanting to cosplay as Hilda from the comics/Netflix show.
Saw people wearing these at Anime Expo this year
@@Noredlac_ which day did you go? I didn't see any of these.
So many Megman characters
I wear this to Walmart
Hahaha I loved them from the start - like sure, can they be combined with clothes to create a good outfit- hardly. Or rather: it’s a challenge. But these boots are so ridiculous, they’re great! Art doesn’t always have to be deeply philosophical, it can be weird and fun as well! It makes me even more happy to see that they were actually done rather well!
100% agree!
A very big red marshmallow jacket and some black jeans. But don’t leave the house lmao
A big rainbow wig, some clown make-up, vote for Biden,
Just _PERFECT!_
@@ezekielbrockmann114why does Biden live rent free in your head dude can’t even talk about some shoes without thinking about him?
@@ezekielbrockmann114 Err, clowns and suckers voted for Trump, BTW, Trump ends his rallies by jerk-dancing on Village People's YMCA, you can't chose a better song to wear a rainbow wig! Trump must be a cover woke!
huh, I was not expecting a thoughtful, intelligent, and contemplative study on the nature of art from a dude that cuts boots in half on UA-cam! I think that's the surprising takeaway. Great job Weston! Subscribed.
You're late to the party. He was just as good 700,000 subscribers ago. And he's stayed humble, and modest this entire time. His cat Toaster however, has become a complete diva. He doesn't appear in videos like he used to.
@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW oh no, didn't know the cat went Hollywood😮
From what I heard, he got hot and ended up burning some bridges.
@@OzyMandias13 Rehab and has found jesus, now Toaster is facing his demons.
Huh. What a nice back-handed compliment 😂
They make me smile. I am 52 and grumpy but they make me smile. Also when I saw them I thought Astro Boy so they got that spot on. I also thought Lazy Town for some reason. I think it's just the rubberyness and that they are a caricature of a boot. This is the first time I've heard of the MSCHF brand. I will keep an eye out from now on.
They put a smile on my face as well. If I were younger I might purchase a pair just for the fun of wearing them and making others laugh lol.
@Kia El whut? My son used to enjoy it when he was small. No idea where your brain is going.
@@ruthmoreton6975 magat, checked his head at the door.
@@ruthmoreton6975 lol, don't worry, the projection is *STRONG* with Kia El; It's not you who has the sexual view of Lazy Town, he's subscribed to 'Magic Dance,' a youtube channel featuring preteen girls in leotards, and 'Chic Magic' which is nothing but slideshows of large busted women posing in skimpy "fashion". Must go well with his Matt Walsh and Sargon of Akaad subscriptions.
Do you think the creep knows his subscriptions are public? Oh jesus, it just keeps going. 'Saginaw Girls Dance Studio,' multiple yoga chicks, do I keep scrolling?
@Kia El Is your brain always looking for politics? That isn't healthy
As much as it's a gimmick, it seems well enough engineered and built and I really gotta salute them for making something this goofy and selling it
I think it’s more Mickey than goofy.
I think you described them best in three words right at the end.
They're just Big Wacky Boots.
I think they're fun and different. And they definitely have the effect of making you look like a cartoon character.
I'm not only impressed by your approach to examining the boots, I'm impressed at your take on boots/footwear/fashion and art in general, and even further impressed at how you've made something I would've never given a thought to highly entertaining and engaging.
If someone told me 3 days ago I'd watching hours and hours of some dude cutting shoes in half and looking forward to hours more, I wouldn't have believed it! Cheers!
They wouldn't be out of place in a haute couture fashion show, the kind where designers go all-out, showing off wild pieces no sane person would wear in public, which occasionally turn viral and/or cause outrage. MSCHF's innovation is actually selling them in the same price range as regular streetwear fashion.
"Wild pieces"? I've never heard "stupid crap" put that way before.
Touché👍
LOL!! They look like a Homeless-Person's boots, that were stolen off an outdoor Christmas decoration!! ROTFLMAO!! FAIL!! 😆
Definitely would fit in a Moschino by Jeremy Scott show lol
People don't even wear that shit, it's just stupid designers pretending they are artist, instead of making clothes they are making cartoon characters and they believe they are epic LOL
My cousin bought one as a joke and I tried them on. Felt so comfortable. I can't express how good they felt. If the desigh were a little less childish and a little less clunky, I would def buy one pair for myself.
Edit: Some guy down in the thread told me to get some crocs and I did. They are def lighter than these. I wouldn't say same level of comfort as these but they come pretty close for their amount.
a 350$ joke?
He should've saved his money and bought the replicas. They look identical
I mean, they're entirely foam, so I'd kinda expect them to be inherently comfortable
So if they were entirely different you would like them, cool.
A fool and his money
With its broad footprint and the insulating properties of the foam, it might be good for walking in the snow
These Astroboy boots are a nice surprise. Did not think Astroboy was still fashionable.
Over 10 years ago, I bought a pair of Caterpillar boots. I decided I didn't particularly like the design when I got them home, and put them in a closet. I recently took them out, and tried them on. The midsole completely disintegrated. I wish I'd known that TPU had that susceptibility. I see Caterpillar are still selling very similar boots in the £100-£130 range. I'll be sticking to more traditional materials in future. I've kept the upper, insole, and outsole. I might try reconstructing it with a leather midsole at some point for entertainment. It wouldn't make sense to take it to a cobbler for that. The construction quality is too cheap to justify the expense.
That happens with more shoes than not, it's not an issue of caterpillar's. The only way to avoid that is to store shoes susceptible in a humidity-controlled dry environment.
I had this happen to three pairs of Clarks I bought and had stored of my favourite style, all disintegrated whilst brand new in the box.
@@Neomalthusiano A humidity-controlled dry environment is a difficult thing to accomplish in damp Scotland. I don't want the expense of buying, and running, a dehumidifier. I brought out other pairs of shoes and trainers that had been in my closet for a long time, and seemed to use a similar material in their construction. They seem okay for the time being, but I will be prioritising their use before they fall apart on me. The annoying thing is that I quite like the feel of these spongy synthetic midsoles. Live and learn. It'll be leather from now on. I have bought the leather to reconstruct the boots that fell apart, along with leather working tools. Now I just need to find the time for it. I wish I hadn't given away the cast iron shoe anvil set that I inherited from my father. One of my ancestors was a cobbler. I've given a number of things away over the years that I now regret. That's definitely one of them.
@@HistoricGentleman I generally hate buying clothes and shoes. About once a decade, I'll buy a load of them to see me through the next ten to fifteen years. I've had things no longer fit before when I try them on later, or decide I don't like the style. These get given to charity. This is the first time that something I bought new has completely disintegrated on me. Though I have experienced a few other occasions where rubberised materials start to 'sweat' and disintegrate.
I'm not familiar with this brand at all so I have to thank you for keeping me up to date lol.
I'm often amazed at what's considered art these days..... and then I remember the paper dresses that women wore in the 60's that started off as mail order dresses from the Scott paper company (better known for their toilet tissue) for pennies and shortly after fashion designers were selling hand painted paper dresses and gowns for thousands of dollars. They remained in fashion for much of the 60's decade. These made me think back to artists creations in my young life when I found it absolutely wonderful to know someone was able and willing to think and step outside the box and realize I would've thought that these were Interesting before, which in reality makes it hard for me to criticize them now. It's good to know creativity on this level still exists, and that not only are they a work of art but the company put real effort into making them functional. That for the time they last they really will be functional and although clunky, pretty comfortable as well.
I for one would LOVE to see the wavy shoe cut in half. 😁
Art is garbage these days, in some museums janitors have thrown the "art" in the bin and they have to replace it, like that famous piece "banana stuck to wall with duct tape"😂
@@MercenaryBlackWaterz people have said "art is garbage these days" in just about every century. The same is said about music, literature and just about everything else with each decade
Mschf has made a lot of interesting stuff, you might want to take 5 minutes to google the many products they put out. It's certainly a fun experience, like driving around a car that you could get, buying exclusive stuff at a convenience store that only a few could buy if you have the right ID, imagine baseball card packs but instead there were fake IDs, etc. While it's a hype brand, they put out a lot of silly fun stuff
@@axeavier I intend to, thanks for the heads-up.
@@axeavier yep, definitely!
Thank you for exposing the substance to go with the form of this shoe. I love how it looks dumb but a lot of real thought went into it. It just goes to show that something so simple can be industrially designed so well.
Ironically, ghese boots would likely make excellent snake boots because if you got struck at by most snakes, there's no way that it's fangs would be able to reach your skin through all of the foam shapes.
No. The material from the ankle upward looks to be around only 1/4". These would also not be warm enough for a normal northern winter.
they're pretty thin in reality, I met someone who had a pair on and they didn't seem that thick.
@@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL >talking about snakes
>mentioning winter
>?????
@@kevinchristopher1443 you can watch the video to see the thickness
I'm sorry, but what the heck are snake boots!?
I had a friend in the 90’s who had a pair of Moon boots.. they were skiing fashion, and through winter he wore them at Uni, they were really cool and good fun. We were artists, so it was ok. But I think people should play if they want. It’s not chaos so much as it is debugging the stasis of ordinary. Girls would rock in these pretty well. The guys, yeah they can do it:)
In the 80's there was a similar fashion item called "Moon boots", they were build for walking on snow, thick foam insulation for protection against the cold and a big footprint to keep you from sinking too deep in soft snow, I think these boots will do the same during the winter in ski sports ressorts.
Yes! Reminded me of [an even uglier version of ]Moon boots
I remember Moonboots!
Might be too cost prohibitive, but I think it be great to see some designer shoes/boots/sneakers cut apart. Margiela Tabis, RO Geobaskets, YSL boots.
Saw the ysl boots repaired on another channel, what utter shit it was, more or less a scam sadly.
But I concur, I’d love to see that as well. My dream would be Carol Christian poell boots!
@@dennisnordlund902 CCP is probably the most out of budget shoe that has been asked on this channel hahaha. But yeah I'd also love for some CCP, Guidis, Rick Owens, or other more "artisanal" shoe brands out there
@@srafnos2073 I agree
PLEASE GEOBASKET
@@dennisnordlund902 yeah a pair of CCPs would be nuts. Even just to get a good look through such a grail piece would be cool
I get the Astro Boy immediately. They also make me think Mikey Mouse feeling fancy in red. I was surprised by how detailed it was inside. I also expected it to be just foam.
Too bad they don't turn into jet thrusters, as they're certainly big enough!
I am so glad the creators openly stated their inspiration! I feared I may have "read too much" into the design when I first saw an online ad for them.
My first thought was “normal boots.”
The first time that I saw these, someone had bolted a pair of rollerskate plates to them and took them for a trip around the skate park. I thought that they would be really floppy but seeing how difficult it was to get them off, my mind has been changed.
that's legendary
That you do this (quality breakdown) is, in itself, interesting. That you do it SO WELL, taking such an interest in all aspects of the process and bring History and, well, everything else you bring to the table... I just LOVE watching these videos and I enjoy every aspect (bar knowing that a perfectly good pair of shoes/boots has just been murdered! But I realize YOU HAVE TO DO THIS, and that it pains you just as much, or MORE, than it pains me to see). Love, love, love your channel. Thank you for your commitment to excellence.
I think it would be interesting to have you do a blind review. Where your staff picks out a boot or shoe in your size and you have no idea what it is they don’t even give you the box just the shoes and from there do you have to provide feedback as to wearability, comfort, design And construction. As well as guess the price
Probably the best take on the Big Red Boots I've seen so far. I was one to dismiss this... but you have to give them credit for the design to make it work. The burning tests also made me aware of something I've never thought of in terms of designs of things like these as well. Great job on the video. Very objective.
Considering how hard it is to remove them, yes, it is really important they don't catch fire.
You had me at Astro Boy, they are so much like his boots, I loved that show growing up as a kid. Great review as always.
I remember when the original Moon boots came out... same attitudes were out there but dang, they worked.
Tbh, I was looking at these boots thinking “I’ve seen these before in a cartoon” but for the life of me couldn’t remember which one!Thank you for reminding me of a show I used to watch when I was little!
They also look a lot like the boots Hilda wears.
Awesome analysis. I appreciate how well you cover the technical aspects as well as give the boot's artistic side its props. I was STUNNED by the cross section. So much more thought went into the design than what I had expected. Thanks for a great look at the weird truth of Big Red Boots.
This is absolutely the most interesting video in a good while, simply because you look at it and WONDER what's inside it. We all have a pretty good idea of what most boots or sneakers have on the inside, but this is just so out there and so cool because of that.
People are too serious and overthink everything! These are fun! I absolutely love them and I can’t wait till I get my pair
🤣🤡
350$
Are you good bro?
@@null0452 I got them for less than that, and $350 isn’t that much money 😂
Biggest joke is the people who paid $1200+ for them when the hype was new. Now you can get them for less than retail for $280
amd theyre worth maybe 3 bucks
An unexpected but appreciated discussion about what makes something art with Rose Anvil.
Astro Boy/Mighty Atom costume, the hardest part to do. Excellent. Also, checkit against a New Rock boot, that is pretty tame size for those!
I've actually been waiting since these came out for you to cut them up loll
i am with you 100%, weston. i thought you were gonna melt these boots to the ground but they ended up taking us all by surprise. wish i could spare the money, i'd totally rock a pair. thanks for the fair & entertaining review.
Certainly a good start to an Astro Boy cosplay.
I saw them and my mind went to Astro Boy right away. I think someone there is a anime nerd, just a little.
As a fan of the Mega Man series, I've always secretly loved these boots.
Great video, interesring and in depth. Just a to nitpick, I think the flame test may lead to misleading result. A torch is a really focused source of heat, I would've liked to see what happens if you wear them next to a fireplace, stove or even a stage light.
It’s not a boot, it’s an iq test.
😂😂😂So true
If you drink high fructose corn syrup you really shouldn't talk about IQ tests
@@dw4270
They sell hfcs free ketchup in the US, but you have to be smart enough to look for it.
@@TheAgentAssassin regardless
@@dw4270 He said IQ test, not a Mensa exam.
the editor is seriously doing a great job with these vids
Mad respect for you recognizing what MSCHF is about. I love their art
I'd love to see you cut a Danner RAT boot. I've been wearing mine for over a year, everyday.... Very impressed with them.
Love your videos, keep up the awesome bisections!!
Wow, much more functional than I would've thought - personally would never wear, but respect that MSCHF is out there doing this kind of experimentation and punking the culture.
The did pretty good for something that's very much a gimmick. Kind of like an art piece you'd wear to certain kinds of parties or events if you have the money.
Enjoyed this a lot, great dive. I appreciated the going into the history and design origins.
I actually love these, they're definitely not my thing but imo fashion should be fun. I love seeing people enjoy themselves in their clothing and footwear
My first thought was that one's foot would just be swimming in this boot but thumbs up to the designers for making it wearable on the inside and ridiculous on the outside😅
I bet they'd be great in snow. If you had to walk through 10 inches to a foot of snow to get to the store or wherever, these would probably be wonderful. With the hollow voids they'd be pretty well insulated. The large footprint would be grippy and lessen the amount you'd sink into the snow.(Like a snowshoe) They appear to be waterproof.
SO yeah if you had to walk in deep snow, with these boots, it appears that your feet would stay warm & dry.
Are there more practical solutions to walking in snow? For sure. are these boots fun and silly and lighthearted? Again, for sure.
Another commenter said these would be great for cosplay. They'd be a good starting point for building up a beastly pair of feet or the feet of a mech by adding more foam, fur, claws, spikes ..whatever, and then painting them or covering them in an appropriate material to achieve the look for the costume.
Honestly I can see these working as wonderful cosplay boots for some characters. Could potentially even work as a fursuit foot base to build on.
Its a fun reference for the Astro Boy nerds or expensive rainboots for the rest of the crowd 😂
Of course it's the fkn furries that like this sht
"Fursuit"? Jesus. Bunch of meritless freaks, should be pre-emptively locked up.
I tried to find an astroboy nerd, but it seems that they are all either in a cemetery or nursing homes. Not a very marketable target audience, I believe. lol
For a horse fursuit they could make a good base for hooves
@@rexthewarhorse perverse
I can see how these sell - my (53 year old and Japanese) wife saw me watching this and asked what they are.
She said they are 'Cool' but you need to dress up to wear them. 😆
😆
I can see that lol
Seeing where their inspiration is from, the only correct way to wear them is these boots, a speedo, and an improbable hairstyle... and nothing else.
Pass.
Greetings from Canada! I don't know if you take requests from the comments section, but I was wondering if you'd be willing to make a video on some Canadian made work boots? There are dozens of companies to choose from here, like dayton, Canada West, and companies that also have very unique boot designs, like manitobah
Also, seeing reviews about
Canada West's 34309 lace-up boot or Daytons 6406 csa work boot
would be good because I've been looking at purchasing those, but no reviews exist about them online.
Thanks for making such great videos!🇨🇦
You do you, but I would personally avoid Dayton because of the wage theft thing.
@Nate W yeah I've heard about the controversy. It's such a shame. They have some amazing boots.
I have a pair of Baffins I'll never wear again. I'd send em
I have seen these boots for so long, heard a lot of things, and now that the trend has died down, I know that I still really love these boots. I’m a fashion designer and love artsy looks and was wondering if these shoes were worth buying. After your amazing review, I honestly might !
OK this was cool but now someone needs to make a video taking it to The Club & hitting the dance floor.
(Subbed bc this was good thorough open-minded fair exploratory commentary for what could be easily disregarded as "meaningless superficiality" & I respect people willing to look at fashion, art, Hype Objects, + pop culture phenomena with a healthy mix of awe, skepticism, wit, curiosity, + genuine willingness to fully engage with the thing being explored & kaleidoscopic potential meanings or deeper impulses guiding its design + creation.)
Does RosebAnvil have any kind of a "TRIP HAZARD" test? I thinkgoing down or up a regular set of stairs could be a life safety challenge. So many are willing to suffer for their art, but to go through traction after buying somebody else's art is a step too far. Thanks for the analysis.
Going up would be like a Joe Biden cosplay.
Going down those stairs is what would terrify me, 'cause that's when you really get hurt.
The tpu crumble happened to me here in Utah. My boots were in a suitcase in my garage for about two years, so don't do that!
Honestly, it doesn’t really matter how well made they are. If a person legitimately wore these as their main pair of shoes, the weight of them alone would quickly cause serious hip pains.
I see you featured Black Pants Legion's Discount Dan.
Your reviews/tests get better and better just by how much previous data you have by now to compare it with.
Please do the wavy shoe!
I actually saw this monstrosity on someones feet at work a couple weeks ago. Absolutely insane.
I’ve wanted to know what’s inside of these for so long!!!!
Art. It demands interpretation based on its form, rather than its function. Boots are boots. These are a challenge to anyone made uncomfortable by mischief and whimsy. The Astro Boy ref is just icing on a deliciously intriguing cake.
I like them. They’re ridiculous but they’re also so out of place that they completely stand out. I kinda want one now after watching this, just for the chaos it would cause.
You might even be able to justify the $350, despite being made in China, because they must have developed a pretty wacky process to fuse all those different foam parts together and have it look fairly seamless in the end. The tooling needed to start production of these things probably wasn't cheap at all.
Also that is quite substantial amount of material. Which also has a cost. So you also get lot of weight for the price.
1st thought: "TOO COSPLAY!" 2nd thought:"maybay?!🤔" Thanks for doing these! as a big astroboy fan(and lover of interesting fashion) ive been fascinated by these but thought they werent worth the hype and looked way too cosplay to buy. Now that youve dissected and broken them down i want a pair to display & perhaps sometimes wear! 😭 i wish u guys woulda tested going up or down stairs though haha like are they functional enough for that?! ANOTHER greatttt video nonetheless! 👏🏾👏🏾💕
Itd be perfect for a Smurfs cosplay
I will wear them outside with nothing but my underwear on.
@@mahbuddykeith1124 get naked boi
@@mahbuddykeith1124 lol hawt!
These are super fun boots. I love it when you do unique footwear like this boot.
I'm not surprised by the engineering. Seeing people walking in them was an indicator that they were well made because they had a fairly normal gait. If their gait was stompy and wide then I would assume the boots were gimmicky garbage.
Someone wore a pair of them to my daughter's community college graduation. They look so crazy in real life! I'm 50 years old and I would absolutely rock a pair given the chance.
I kinda love the boot. I've seen a few fit pics (speciffically I've seen Danny Brown wearing them) and it genuanly looks extremely good imo
Excellent analysis. I’d seen these boots around online endlessly (as well as the collective’s other art/commerce pranks), and I LOVE Astro Boy… Even though he’s SO important in the history of Anime, he’s not the first or the “grandfather of all animation” by a long shot. The first Anime feature was 1945’s Momotaro: Sacred Sailors, and the first animated film was Fantasmagorie in 1908.
Question: I see that you want boots to cause a bounce in the bar drop, but I have Footprint Kingfoam insoles which sell based on deadening an impact, especially for skateboarding. I'm thinking maybe it's two different things maybe going on and that maybe these don't contradict. I have spinal issues so i wear them to absorb impact, not to return energy. am i doing the right thing?
I own these boots and love everything about them except that the foam outsole wears down so fast… any advice on how to protect the outsole?
Honestly, I wouldn't mind them around the shop, they seem like quite good protection for toes and don't pick up wood shavings (and in any case could be just washed with hose).
Its way more expensive than it needs to be considering the materials... so is almost every other brand name shoe on the market today. I'm just happy to see they made them actually comfortable. Not many things like this take the time to.
Fun looking boot, It’s not trying to be anything other than that. Wear what you like and don’t worry about what everyone else thinks.
Even if it were a good boot, do we really wanna look like Astro Boy?
Depends, am I allowed to wear clothes or not?
@@ravenouself4181 Depends, do you have nipples or not?
I remember a Calvin & Hobbes Sunday strip from the mid 80s where Calvin wants his hair cut to look like Astroboy. Even then I thought it was weird Calvin would know Astroboy. But Calvin would want these boots, and I don't remember if he has nipples.
This would be the most interesting shoe to see Retail vs Reps. Very interested to see what the differences in their structure is considering these are some pretty intricately crafted boots.
Great breakdown, now pls do the Balenciaga Steriod Boot, they are oversized like these, but high fashion.
Pac man called he said he wanted his boots back. 😂
I love that these exist. We need art that pushes boundaries, and this is certainly wearable art. We need creatives like this to keep innovation and progress going forward.
Someone wears cosplay outside of a convention and suddenly it’s progressive and innovative.
Yes, clown shoes are indeed progressive
What innovation? Its just there to put on your feet just like any other boots out there. If it comes with a flying rocket then its progressive.
@@wienersmcbutts cosplay are those things too 🤗
@@Chef_Alpo your attitude proves why we need them 😎
The boots are great. They look so simple and a great call back to early cartoons. Truly a great piece of wearable art
In addition to Astro Boy, there was an ancient board game called “SORRY!” These remind me of one of the game pieces. I love them.
.....those words don't mean what you think they mean.
None of this is great
@noneyabizz8337 you don't like it that's great... trying to tell me what to think that's none ya bizz.
@@godmadehimfunky you be a clown, that's on you.
I love your open mindedness to even view it as art. Vids are always amazing but the commentary on this one specifically surprised me
Have you ever put a pair of Keen boots through your tests? It’s too late for me to see it before I buy them but I own two pairs of them, two pairs of their sandals and one pair of their shoes. I didn’t purposely set out to get Keens. It just happened that way. Those were the ones I liked. Now I’m curious to see what you think of them. Are they good quality? Mine seem to be and they are comfortable (after kind of a tough break in period on one pair).
Phenomenal boots review channel. Your contents never bore
It’s kinda like the general population learning what it’s like to wear a pair of my size 15s. 😂
Proof that you pay enough money to the right celebrity , there will be a limitless line of people willing to pay money for a handful of air.
I hate hydrolysis - my Hanwag Tatra boots lost their outsoles due to this while I was actually hiking through the Tatra mountains. Surprisingly, the rest of the midsole held up pretty well and I did get back to the hotel without any accidents. Still, not the best feeling, especially since there were still patches of snow.
Please do the Mario Boots from Redwing a lot people were pressed from this cartoon shoe trend but I think it's pretty fun 😅😂
The creator of the big red boots is such a genius..matching oversized boots for today's oversized fashion. It's a beautiful climax to the oversized fashion trend that pervaded during the pandemic.
I own them. They're just fun. Happy to have them.
That's great! Thanks for your willingness to step up and admit to it. If I could afford them I'd buy a pair just to give myself joy everytime I looked at them and to make others laugh and give them a release.
Too much rage in the world. We all need a fun break.
@@nuthinbutlove You wouldn't worry people would potentially direct their rage at you for wearing them? People are getting violently triggered seeing clothing items with rainbows on them today.
@@KeyserSoze23 not at all. I don't allow my life to be ruled by fear. Never have, never will.
those look ridiculous and thats the point. This is a kind of shoe i would wear when i am going to an interview. That is who i am. 😂
just like yeezy look’s stupid and dumb
Me too lol
tbh it's oddly refreshing to see a Hype Object that has some legit engineering, art, craftsmanship, + thoughtfulness justifying the Hype somewhat, at least.
The three-chambered section above the foot is a squish chamber so you can get your feet into and out of them. That chamber collapses so your foot can angle in and angle out. See the cutaway to understand.
Quick rundown: if these boots easily catch fire from a stray ember, ensure you have someone to pull the flaming red boot off. Other than that they are surprisingly practical.
I love how the actual toe box still squeezes your toes together lmao
Gotta love seeing people rock the strong bad boots…
(Thought I’d go with the typical Astro boy/pac man.
I have a homestar runner character pfp, you should know that means I’ll make a strong bad reference)
im surprised that mschf wouldnt put that cutaway view on their website, it would make the price alot more justifiable since most people think it will be a single piece of foam like a croc,
Well, I think I'll go on with my Doc Martens since I'm not into cosplay... The video appeared in my feed and I told to myself : "WTF is this! This is ridiculous!"