Thank you for removing the laces instead of slicing them this time! I really appreciate your channel and the education it's providing me about footwear construction. Keep being amazing!
I can say firsthand, I haven't watched the video but I own these boots. I've worn them pretty much everyday for 3 years. They're on their second heel. I wore through the original heel pad until it was flapping off. Additionally, the leather in the heel counter area inside I have worn through. I use them to work on trucks, ride motorcycles, chop firewood, off roading etc along with everyday use. I condition them before every winter as we get snow here. Awesome boot, and I'll continue to wear mine until the upper fails. If you're interested, I could send some pictures of them if you'd like to see what hard wear has done to them over that time.
It’s good to have at least 2 pairs of boots so u don’t wear the same boots 2+ days in a row. It’s good to let the inside of the boots breathe from all the sweat and moisture build up from your feet.
With winter coming, can you do a series into winter boots? Insulated boots with lugs for snow. It's really hard to tell what is cheaply made when serious winter boots have such a msrkup to begin with.
Back when this channel was young you used to tear apart one of the boot halves and always commented on the individual quality of the parts…stitching, leather, sock liner, etc. Can you do that again? I think it’s really interesting seeing how easily a heel block pops off or how many nails are used in the construction.
I got the logger based off this video and after about a year of use I gotta say this boot has been superb. As shown in the video, it handles wear and tear very nicely and the scratches do add some nice character to color of the leather. They took about a week of pretty heavy walking to break-in but are now very comfortable and fit well. Speaking of fit I would recommend a half size down from what you typically wear in sneakers. The only minor gripe I have is that I had an aglet on the laces break within about 2 weeks of purchase but thats small caveat in an otherwise great boot.
I'd particularly like to see some of the Alpinestars sneaker style boots, they're extremely comfortable despite being about as stiff as a 3/4 shank mountain boot, I imagine it has a pretty substantial plastic shank.
I love how objective and informative these reviews are! So many reviewers will never go this in depth on products as it's just not worth the time and effort. This genuinely has influenced on what I want to buy for future shoes and boots. Bravo to the class, style, and meticulous effort to do all these tests. Reminds me alot of tech channels that really stress test their products while also give their objective opinion on the products. Nicely done and can't wait to see more reviews!
Recently picked up a pair of Loggers (thanks largely to this video) and I'm happy to report they seem to have made the top lift thicker and given it lugs, probably in response to this video.
Where I think the Thursdays Logger really excels is for a dress boot that looks the part of rugged. And while I own many of the real work/rugged boots, I've been looking for something similar I could everyday wear for time at the Office. Thursdays Logger is a winner for me.
Damn that’s really interesting. I’ve never been too impressed with the look of the1000 mile boots But to see that the American made Thursdays are just better built is crazy
@@figsaregood no I wouldn’t immediately think that as I already own a pair of Thursdays that Westin cut in half and they seem identical. Do you have any evidence counter to that?
@@figsaregood that would be some really bad business if he cut worn in boots and checked for these things in the future. It would be a risk for Thursday knowing this channel.
@@figsaregood I think it shows how much confidence they have in their product. I only own one pair so far. And I don't wear them for work. But Thursday will likely be my go to boot brand for now on.
This video is pitting a logger boot vs 1000 Mile. A little unfair but Thursday Captain vs the cap-toe Wolverine 1000 Mile? I have both and the Wolverine fits better and has thicker leather. Wolverine 1000 mile seems better than Thursday Captain but good to have both.
I love seeing the quality and care Thursdays put into the build. I was wondering about the women’s collection since you did a couple other women’s boots to see if there is a difference in quality. Great video!
I just received these exact boots today. I've been wearing them all day and so far, I really couldn't be happier. I will say, as I'm sure you know, Thursday is using their own outsole now and the current top lift is lugged and twice as thick. Great boot for the money. I'll be buying more.
I have had these boots for a year, they’re holding up very well. I did have the front of the sole start to split, so I reached out to Thursday and they sent me a pair of Presidents for free. To repair it, I cut up a business card, dipped it in loctite and was able to pack it in. I haven’t had any issues further. Most likely going to get the HERO boot in that sick mustang colorway!
Just got a pair of Thurday dress boots. Best dress shoes I've ever had. Broke them in during a work trip in England walking 2-3 miles on cobblestone and slate streets/sidewalks, and my feet never got tired. Really worth the price of entry.
Are they holding well? Because it is difficult to trust UA-camers about reliability. When the person has 20+ boots, it doesn’t matter how many years they have them, if boots are just waiting on the shelf and being used just twice a month
@@kosta2177 hey. I have two pairs of boots. Those Vangaurds and a pair of White's Boots Moc Toe. I wear them equally through the winter in Canada so the vanguards get worn quite a bit and through snow and salt. They still look great. No issues with the welts or soles or anything. I clean them about once a month and use venetian shoe cream on them. I actually like the way they look now better than when they were new and they just keep getting more comfortable.
Saw Thursday had their other mitusa boot, the Vanguard, in their warehouse deals so I looked up if you had a video on their mitusa boots and after watching this I immediately went and ordered them. They are brown roughout and I got them for an absolute steal at $180.
I like the look and value of Thursdays. I've owned two pairs, but I ended up selling both because they are just super narrow and I never could get them stretched enough to be comfortable. I even contacted them about sizing before ordering and just never could get them comfortable. It was a shame.
I had the same problem. The leather in the ball of my foot would stretch out perfectly but I needed to add kilties in order for my ankle to lock in comfortably.
I ended up going with their wide versions of the boots and went full size down and are pretty happy with it so far (almost wore it for a month now)... you may want to try them again :)
@@ShacklefordR unfortunately, the wide seem to be limited to a few boots, and not the models I had. But I've since moved to boots without any foams in them like Red Wing and White's. I have a couple of Wolverines that I'm waiting for the sole to wear out on so I can rebuild them. They just don't have enough between your foot and the ground for me. I'd love them with an all leather construction like White's. And I'm interested in trying a pair of Trumans because they have an amazing selection of leathers.
@@MadelnMachines I don't know. I haven't been measured on a brannock device for years. I did the foot tracing and measuring for my White's MPs, and when I ordered my Perrys they had that. They put me in D width. I went to the store and got measured on Red Wing's automated system and also got placed in a D. My Wolverine 1000 miles are also a D. I contacted Thursday to make sure I was ordering the correct size, they asked about my other boots, I gave them the sizes of those, and then ordered based on their recommendations. The Thursdays were much narrower than anything else I own, even my Allen Edmonds Higgins Mills, which are also a bit narrower than the Red Wings, etc. I have since decided that, though Thursdays are a great value, I would rather have more expensive boots without all of the foam comfort materials inside that will eventually wear out.
The Frye Prison Boot is a great boot for this series. It claims to be a made in the US boot and they claim to be a heritage brand! Definitely consider it.
I will ask for the same boot.I have pair and they definitely not iron ranger rugged. They most be more like 1000 miles or those Thursdays. But yeah good call.
I actually hadn't even heard of the Frye Prison Boot. I like them! And I have actually had very good luck with Frye boots over the years. I'd love to see a Rose Anvil break down to see how they stack up.
@@jonkrier I'm happy you like them too! It's such a beautiful silhouette! I've heard these likened to the Iron Ranger but idk about all that honestly. Frye boots have never failed me either, though. I know they can be hit or miss depending on where you get them, or where they're made, but the made in mexico models from their site have been pretty damn solid for mainly city use. Bought a pair like 10 years ago and only needed one good resole. Still wear them today
I've been watching Rose Anvil since pretty early on and have been surprised that Frye's haven't shown up yet. In fact, I can't even recall them being mentioned on the channel. Although few are made in the US nowadays, the Mexican-made ones are good. The Prison Boot and Arkansas Boot are just begging to be cut in half!
Wow, this is the first Thursday boot I would consider buying. $285 is extremely impressive for the quality of materials, and I despise over-reliance on synthetic materials.
Get a bi-metal blade with around 14 tpi for your new bandsaw blade & get it in as wide of a blade that your saw is designed to use. That should quickly & easily cut through the boots & shoes you use it for while being able to safely handle cutting through the steel shanks.
I've owned these loggers for over a year and I like them a lot. My only complaints are with the identity confused design - like the fact that they have the dress style heel top lift, it is an 8 inch boot with no speed hooks, and as you can see at 8:27 they have no tongue gusset at all, so even though they have good waterproof materials and construction, if any water splashes on the laces it goes right into the boot. At least the heel and hooks can be fixed by a cobbler, not sure about the gusset though. Overall they are great materials and build quality, but I would change those few things if I had my way. The Whites Sawyer probably would have been better for what I wanted, for ~$100 more.
Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking for a quality boot at a reasonable price. Something that also fit my style. I went and checked out Thursday and love their stuff. Ordered a pair and can't wait to start wearing them. I've actually found several pairs I'm planning on purchasing.
The missing speed hooks is a no go for me. Thursdays are nice starter boots but I wore through the underfoot materials pretty quick and smell was an issue. But it gets you eased into breaking in boots and for the price they are super solid
You can add speed hooks pretty easily with a tool and a couple of riveted hooks. I saw a kit on Amazon for $10. But it'd be nice if the retailer could simply add them if you asked.
@@eliasross4576 I had no idea about this. One of the things that made me regret buying my Thursday Logger boots was the fact that it's such a PITA to get them on and off. Without the speedhooks it's a five minute process either way, but replacing 3-4 rows of eyelets would definitely speed things up.
Great vid Weston. I’ve owned a pair of these Thursday loggers since early 2020 and worn them ~4 times a week since. I know a lot of people hate that stacked heel look but I love these boots, especially how that waxed cacao leather wears in. My main 3 complaints are the fake toe cap, thin top lift and un-gussetted tongue (tongue slid to the side while wearing). After 2.5 years I just replaced the top lift with a thicker one, and fixed the tongue in place with a small rivet. They’re also my most complimented boots. Would recommend for casual wear.
@@porkchopproductions0314 It’s just something I’ve seen a lot in reviews of that boot. I guess some people don’t like the proportion of leather to small rubber cap.
I have both versions of the Thursdays Captain - the regular (made in Mexico) and the vanguard (made in USA) and I can fully agree. The few extra bucks for the vanguards is well spent money. The leather of the regular version is by no means a bad leather, but it's a bit thinner and tanned in another way. Also the soles on the cheaper ones had to be repaired three times already, since they use softer rubber that wears off faster and tends to detach from the tip of the toes over time. The made in Mexico boots are still in very good condition and will last me a few more years, but if you compare the money spent on those repairs then you'd be better off on just buying the vanguards. Both great boots for the price tho.
I like the thursdays but I wish they would have used a vibram top lift and gusseted the tough a little. Also I want to see the JK 300 boots on this list
Could you try puncturing the same hide of leather from both sides? I suspect having to push through the intertwined fibres of the flesh out side makes it tougher to get to/break through through the grain side, while on the other the hand if you slice through the grain side, that fibre structure falls apart, possibly explaining why rough out would have a greater puncture resistance
I love that style of leather on the Thursday Logger. Its beautiful yet rugged as hell and thick. Now if only the cap toe was real so I could use it when I'm working down low or on my motorcycle. The insole not being removable sucks but if its like the Mexico version at all it should be comfortable right out of the box. I definitely like it more than the 1000 mile boot.
Just by chance, I bought a pair of Thursday Captains about five years ago, before anyone was talking about the brand. They have a fake toe cap, but honestly, the boots have held up extremely well. You can buy a pair of these and work and hike and do whatever the hell you want, and they'll last for many years. Don't read the nonsense online saying that you need crazy thick boots just to do some work in. The stitching will hold up and you'll be fine.
I bought the Wingtip and the Captain a year ago and i must say, that these boots are the best that i have worn till this day. Great material for this price and the best comfort that i ever had. Looking for a next pair of the brand.
Thursday has been my favorite leisure boot company. First pair of boots I was highly impressed at the price point. I may have to check out these logger style.
I did get an ad for one recently and was checking out the non logger heel vanguards but when I looked at these again I noticed they do not have Vibram soles on them anymore. So while they are still $285, Thursday cheaped out and use a standard rubber outsole now, not Vibram.
I just got my pair of loggers after watching this video. TheLogger is the best boot that tbc sells. The leather is super thick and so is the outsole. The outsole is like 1/2” of vibram so it’s super padded when walking around the forefoot. I love any and all boots with a toe cap and out of all my Thursday boots these are my favorite for the simple reason of the leather, the Cuban heel stack, and the thick outsole. TBC definitely gives you the best materials your money can buy without it costing an arm and a leg. They are sexy, comfy, and nice Cuban heel. I was trying to compare the 1k mile boots vs the Loggers and I picked the Loggers because of the look, the leather, the heel stack and the fact it does have a shank whereas the 1k miles don’t have a shank. The 1k miles are well over $100 more and the quality is NOT there. I like the 1k mile boots too but they don’t have any with a toe cap in stock with a heel like the Logger. I have found that plain toed boots don’t break in as well and doesn’t look as good as cap toe boots worn in. I think the cap toe hides a lot of the creases compared to the plain toed boots. Just mo.
I got the thursday captain based on that tear down, and was going to get a second pair in another leather, but after seeing this I had to order a pair of these loggers. Really impressed with the leathers they use
I suspect the Redwing Iron ranger would win this mid range competition. At $350 they come in under the $400 price ranger you are targeting. The only other real competition I can think of would be the Whites Millwood or the Whites Chore Boot.
I have the French Roast Vanguard, which is Thursday's other American made boot. They look great and I love the boots. I think they will age really well. They can dress up but they also really have a quality and weight to them that makes them really feel like good boots. I think the Horween leather options for the Logger and Vanguard make them stand out from the Captain. And they come with fully leather laces and the waxed ones also. So you can use either.
@@WaxySmooth I've only had them about 10 months now. I wore them at least a couple times a week during the colder months and maybe once every couple weeks over the summer. Insole ins't broken down at all really and they are comfortable for as long as I've worn them (probably a few hours at a time max). Though my feet generally are comfortable in most shoes.
I think I have found my next pair of boots, the only minor thing I dont care for is the finishing of the heel stack, I would have liked it more if a finer grit was used to finish.
Corcoran jump boots and Rocky S2Vs would be great. Personally worn both boots and both have made in the USA labels. Also the (now) old-school US military boot that was issued from the 80s through the early 00s.
@@oxfordbambooshootify That used to be how I managed way back when, but the older o get, the less likely I can squeeze into something less than a 3 or 2E unfortunately.
@@oxfordbambooshootify If you're maybe just on the verge of being an E width, than sure you can probably get away with going up half a size in standard D width. But I'm telling you, no amount of breaking in or slight stretching of materials will make an overly-tight boot fit properly. I'll pass on the foot pain.
I bought a pair of these 2-3 years ago. I returned them only because I just can’t wear this style of boot anymore (too big and heavy and too big of a heel). They looked great and the leather was fantastic though.
Would you be able to do a review of the JK Boots 300 line? They fall into this midrange price level, and I am very interested in them. I'd love to have you break down the boots. Really, I'd love to see you cut apart any of the JK boots just to get your take.
Just released..? So, uh... Thursday has had a US made boot since they got started. The Logger and the Vanguard both. I have a pair of their sneakers in the waxed cocoa leather, and I like the finish and tightness of the grain.
You can always test if its the orientation of the leather by doing another puncture test from the other side. As if it's puncturing from "inside" the shoe.
Was interested in watching this as I bought a pair of these from Thursday a few years ago. This is my favorite boot for casual wear, glad to see it was money well spent! Very comfortable boot. I was going to say you should do Parkhurst next but I see they’re not producing in the US anymore.
I agree with most of what you said on the comparison of the 1000 mile, however as for myself I enjoy the plain leather sole of the 1000 mile. Not that many places have that.
Love this series! Can you do a review of Thursday Vanguard French Roast? They cost $265 and are Horween Chromexcel. It would be interesting to see how they stack up to The 1000 Miles and The Logger.
I like Thursday. I have another pair of their USA made boots. But I don’t like the combo of the rubber sole, and the narrow, low profile vamp. It’s a weird mixture of dress upper and rugged sole. Pointy low toes are for dress shoes. Round, higher toes are meant for work boots.
I wish they had some speed hooks on their made in the US boots like the captains have. They are some good looking boots and I would feel comfortable doing an impulse buy if for that one detail.
Can confirm, I’ve had a great experience with mine. They did stain my socks during the initial break in but have been solid and reliable for the last 4 years or so.
The only thing stopping me from getting a Thursday logger is that top lift. I've been eyeing it since they released it but it looks a little odd being that dainite style with a rugged sole, and it's just too darn thin
The long stitches on the welt make it look a mall boot. Compare stitches per inch to the Wolverine. Then do Alden. There’s more to a boot than materials.
it would be interesting to see what your opinion would be on soccer cleats with leather uppers three really popular cleats that claim to have kangaroo leather are the adidas copa mundial, adidas copa sense 1, and the Nike tiempo legend 9 elite
After wearing them for 2 days the Logger is super comfortable and it doesn’t crease as bad as the Mexican made boot like the captains. I bought some Nick’s leather laces and it matches perfectly. I can’t wait until I can get the nap to show through. It’s definitely the best Thursday boots ever made. Definitely better than the 1000 mile boots or with any other boot under $400.
I was thinking, Wow! Cut in half expert was struggling to cut this boot without taking the laces off, this must be one hell of a boot. And then came the disclaimer about the band saw 👏
Do the Vanguard by Thursday as it is also MITUSA. I'm about to buy either the Vanguard or their Logger. Love the videos and thanks for providing a wealth of knowledge.
I have these same boots in the Vanguard. The upper is just a bit shorter, but not a short as a Chukka. I absolutely LOVE them. I own them and a pair of Presidents. The raised heel is a BIT different, but the construction of the boot is insanely good. I love boots, so I was looking at some others, SPECIFICALLY the 1000 Mile Boot. I am glad I came across your last video, because I don't need to spend money. I already have the superior boot and am happy with it! Also for me, they fit true to size. I wear an 8.5 in shoes and these!
I looked and looked for 100-300 logger, all were junk in a year, sometimes a couple of weeks until something failed. Bought rothco full leather jungle boots for $63. No problems.
I owned a black TB Captain - not a bad boot but before a cobbler fixed it the eyelets were munching laces for breakfast. In general the quality and finish was mediocre at best. Eventually after two years the overall construction was so wobbly I couldn´t wear them any longer. - I wore them alternatly with a pair of AE Higgins Mill that I roughly purchased at the same time - and they are flawless. Don´t no if that´s the usual thing with TB or they sent me B-stock by mistake. I live in Europe so returning them was´t an option in the beginning. Bought a pair of boots made in Portugal at the same price point - great boots.
Wolverine clicks the thinner cheaper parts of the hide. Which is why their leather wrinkles so bad when compared to other chromexcel leather, such as Viberg. I'd love to see Oak Street Boots cut! They also use chromexcel.
One you could add to this series, the Whites Hathorn Tracker. On their site it’s $380 or $390, but can be purchased through C-A-L Ranch for under $300(some sizes excluded)
I like my Vanguards even if they are a half size too small. That combined with them being one of the hardest soled boots I have, I honestly don't wear em much anymore. The Diplomat however, is still a solid buy.
I thought I was crazy for experiencing these same thing. I wonder if I'll ever truly break them in. Is there a drastic difference between half sizes? Mine fit great save for the heel slippage. I wonder if I get half a size smaller the issue good away but I don't want my tires squished. What do you think?
I’ve had all kinds of problems with Thursdays recently. Everything from mismatched coloring to lousy CS. I’ve switched over to Beckett Simonon. For pretty much the same $$$ the Becketts kill the Thursdays.
I like it when you mention the fit and feel, be cool if you could mention those in the next ones. Even if its just like a half hours wear to get a feel for the toe box and flex etc.
Hi, I noticed that you do a lot of cutting to left foot boots. Are you willing to sell any of the right side boots that you may have left over? I am a recent left leg below the knee amputee and would love to buy some right side only boots from you if you have availability. Thanks my friend. I always enjoy your videos, :)
You should cut the revolt moc toe in half. It's a made in the US with globally sourced materials so not sure if it qualifies but it definitely qualifies for moctober.
Another great video. I do like the look of Thursday boots, but every one of the lasts I've tried is too narrow across my toes, and too wide in the heel. Still, good to know the build quality.
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Thank you for removing the laces instead of slicing them this time! I really appreciate your channel and the education it's providing me about footwear construction. Keep being amazing!
I thought I was the only one annoyed by the usual videos cutting through the laces 😂 MUCH better this way
It may be because the laces are made of Kevlar on some Thursday boots and it's also a waste really.
I can say firsthand, I haven't watched the video but I own these boots. I've worn them pretty much everyday for 3 years. They're on their second heel. I wore through the original heel pad until it was flapping off. Additionally, the leather in the heel counter area inside I have worn through. I use them to work on trucks, ride motorcycles, chop firewood, off roading etc along with everyday use. I condition them before every winter as we get snow here. Awesome boot, and I'll continue to wear mine until the upper fails. If you're interested, I could send some pictures of them if you'd like to see what hard wear has done to them over that time.
It’s good to have at least 2 pairs of boots so u don’t wear the same boots 2+ days in a row. It’s good to let the inside of the boots breathe from all the sweat and moisture build up from your feet.
With winter coming, can you do a series into winter boots? Insulated boots with lugs for snow. It's really hard to tell what is cheaply made when serious winter boots have such a msrkup to begin with.
Jk boots makes a really good fully insulated leather boot hand made in Spokane WA
surplus german navy boots, the lambskin ones best 100 i ever spent
Great idea!
I believe he did a video on them either last year or the one before specifically on winter boots.
@@isaachoffmeister4188 Why are there so many boots made in Spokane? I have lived here most of my life and never knew that until watching these videos.
Back when this channel was young you used to tear apart one of the boot halves and always commented on the individual quality of the parts…stitching, leather, sock liner, etc. Can you do that again? I think it’s really interesting seeing how easily a heel block pops off or how many nails are used in the construction.
I got the logger based off this video and after about a year of use I gotta say this boot has been superb. As shown in the video, it handles wear and tear very nicely and the scratches do add some nice character to color of the leather. They took about a week of pretty heavy walking to break-in but are now very comfortable and fit well. Speaking of fit I would recommend a half size down from what you typically wear in sneakers. The only minor gripe I have is that I had an aglet on the laces break within about 2 weeks of purchase but thats small caveat in an otherwise great boot.
Can you do a what’s inside on motorcycle boots? Would love to see how they’re constructed!
Glue and stitching im guessing
Flip flops yeah baby
Leather and plastic
I'd particularly like to see some of the Alpinestars sneaker style boots, they're extremely comfortable despite being about as stiff as a 3/4 shank mountain boot, I imagine it has a pretty substantial plastic shank.
@@galvanizedgnome very useful comment, we all definitely learned something and you're not just spamming up the comments at all.
I love how objective and informative these reviews are! So many reviewers will never go this in depth on products as it's just not worth the time and effort. This genuinely has influenced on what I want to buy for future shoes and boots. Bravo to the class, style, and meticulous effort to do all these tests. Reminds me alot of tech channels that really stress test their products while also give their objective opinion on the products. Nicely done and can't wait to see more reviews!
Recently picked up a pair of Loggers (thanks largely to this video) and I'm happy to report they seem to have made the top lift thicker and given it lugs, probably in response to this video.
Where I think the Thursdays Logger really excels is for a dress boot that looks the part of rugged.
And while I own many of the real work/rugged boots, I've been looking for something similar I could everyday wear for time at the Office.
Thursdays Logger is a winner for me.
Love this new model. Definitely will add it to my wish list.
Also, thanks for removing the laces before cutting the boot.
Damn that’s really interesting. I’ve never been too impressed with the look of the1000 mile boots But to see that the American made Thursdays are just better built is crazy
Thursday sent him the boot to cut in half. Think they would make 1 really good pair for him and rest for the masses are filled with junk?
@@figsaregood no I wouldn’t immediately think that as I already own a pair of Thursdays that Westin cut in half and they seem identical. Do you have any evidence counter to that?
@@figsaregood that would be some really bad business if he cut worn in boots and checked for these things in the future. It would be a risk for Thursday knowing this channel.
@@figsaregood I think it shows how much confidence they have in their product. I only own one pair so far. And I don't wear them for work. But Thursday will likely be my go to boot brand for now on.
This video is pitting a logger boot vs 1000 Mile. A little unfair but Thursday Captain vs the cap-toe Wolverine 1000 Mile? I have both and the Wolverine fits better and has thicker leather. Wolverine 1000 mile seems better than Thursday Captain but good to have both.
I love seeing the quality and care Thursdays put into the build. I was wondering about the women’s collection since you did a couple other women’s boots to see if there is a difference in quality. Great video!
I just received these exact boots today. I've been wearing them all day and so far, I really couldn't be happier. I will say, as I'm sure you know, Thursday is using their own outsole now and the current top lift is lugged and twice as thick. Great boot for the money. I'll be buying more.
I really love Thursday boots. Whether they are made in Mexico or USA, they are excellent boots at a very reasonable cost.
I have had these boots for a year, they’re holding up very well. I did have the front of the sole start to split, so I reached out to Thursday and they sent me a pair of Presidents for free.
To repair it, I cut up a business card, dipped it in loctite and was able to pack it in. I haven’t had any issues further.
Most likely going to get the HERO boot in that sick mustang colorway!
Do you have the Thursday outsole or the Vibram outsole on them?
Just got a pair of Thurday dress boots. Best dress shoes I've ever had. Broke them in during a work trip in England walking 2-3 miles on cobblestone and slate streets/sidewalks, and my feet never got tired. Really worth the price of entry.
I bought the Vanguards a few years ago. Another made in USA boot from Thursday. I really like them.
Are they holding well? Because it is difficult to trust UA-camers about reliability. When the person has 20+ boots, it doesn’t matter how many years they have them, if boots are just waiting on the shelf and being used just twice a month
@@kosta2177 hey. I have two pairs of boots. Those Vangaurds and a pair of White's Boots Moc Toe. I wear them equally through the winter in Canada so the vanguards get worn quite a bit and through snow and salt. They still look great. No issues with the welts or soles or anything. I clean them about once a month and use venetian shoe cream on them. I actually like the way they look now better than when they were new and they just keep getting more comfortable.
@@Cimone90 thanks a lot for the response. I’m seriously considering buying them so the actual review from the owner is really helpful
Saw Thursday had their other mitusa boot, the Vanguard, in their warehouse deals so I looked up if you had a video on their mitusa boots and after watching this I immediately went and ordered them. They are brown roughout and I got them for an absolute steal at $180.
I like the look and value of Thursdays. I've owned two pairs, but I ended up selling both because they are just super narrow and I never could get them stretched enough to be comfortable. I even contacted them about sizing before ordering and just never could get them comfortable. It was a shame.
I had the same problem. The leather in the ball of my foot would stretch out perfectly but I needed to add kilties in order for my ankle to lock in comfortably.
I ended up going with their wide versions of the boots and went full size down and are pretty happy with it so far (almost wore it for a month now)... you may want to try them again :)
@@ShacklefordR unfortunately, the wide seem to be limited to a few boots, and not the models I had. But I've since moved to boots without any foams in them like Red Wing and White's. I have a couple of Wolverines that I'm waiting for the sole to wear out on so I can rebuild them. They just don't have enough between your foot and the ground for me. I'd love them with an all leather construction like White's. And I'm interested in trying a pair of Trumans because they have an amazing selection of leathers.
What brannock foot width are you?
@@MadelnMachines I don't know. I haven't been measured on a brannock device for years. I did the foot tracing and measuring for my White's MPs, and when I ordered my Perrys they had that. They put me in D width. I went to the store and got measured on Red Wing's automated system and also got placed in a D. My Wolverine 1000 miles are also a D. I contacted Thursday to make sure I was ordering the correct size, they asked about my other boots, I gave them the sizes of those, and then ordered based on their recommendations. The Thursdays were much narrower than anything else I own, even my Allen Edmonds Higgins Mills, which are also a bit narrower than the Red Wings, etc. I have since decided that, though Thursdays are a great value, I would rather have more expensive boots without all of the foam comfort materials inside that will eventually wear out.
The Frye Prison Boot is a great boot for this series. It claims to be a made in the US boot and they claim to be a heritage brand! Definitely consider it.
I will ask for the same boot.I have pair and they definitely not iron ranger rugged. They most be more like 1000 miles or those Thursdays. But yeah good call.
I actually hadn't even heard of the Frye Prison Boot. I like them! And I have actually had very good luck with Frye boots over the years. I'd love to see a Rose Anvil break down to see how they stack up.
@@jonkrier I'm happy you like them too! It's such a beautiful silhouette! I've heard these likened to the Iron Ranger but idk about all that honestly. Frye boots have never failed me either, though. I know they can be hit or miss depending on where you get them, or where they're made, but the made in mexico models from their site have been pretty damn solid for mainly city use. Bought a pair like 10 years ago and only needed one good resole. Still wear them today
I've been watching Rose Anvil since pretty early on and have been surprised that Frye's haven't shown up yet. In fact, I can't even recall them being mentioned on the channel. Although few are made in the US nowadays, the Mexican-made ones are good. The Prison Boot and Arkansas Boot are just begging to be cut in half!
Hey weston! It'd be interesting to see what's inside "hunting" and winterized leather boots, like the irish setters by example!
Wow, this is the first Thursday boot I would consider buying. $285 is extremely impressive for the quality of materials, and I despise over-reliance on synthetic materials.
Get a bi-metal blade with around 14 tpi for your new bandsaw blade & get it in as wide of a blade that your saw is designed to use. That should quickly & easily cut through the boots & shoes you use it for while being able to safely handle cutting through the steel shanks.
I've owned these loggers for over a year and I like them a lot. My only complaints are with the identity confused design - like the fact that they have the dress style heel top lift, it is an 8 inch boot with no speed hooks, and as you can see at 8:27 they have no tongue gusset at all, so even though they have good waterproof materials and construction, if any water splashes on the laces it goes right into the boot. At least the heel and hooks can be fixed by a cobbler, not sure about the gusset though. Overall they are great materials and build quality, but I would change those few things if I had my way. The Whites Sawyer probably would have been better for what I wanted, for ~$100 more.
Good to know!
Thank you so much for this video. I've been looking for a quality boot at a reasonable price. Something that also fit my style. I went and checked out Thursday and love their stuff. Ordered a pair and can't wait to start wearing them. I've actually found several pairs I'm planning on purchasing.
The missing speed hooks is a no go for me.
Thursdays are nice starter boots but I wore through the underfoot materials pretty quick and smell was an issue. But it gets you eased into breaking in boots and for the price they are super solid
You can add speed hooks pretty easily with a tool and a couple of riveted hooks. I saw a kit on Amazon for $10. But it'd be nice if the retailer could simply add them if you asked.
@@eliasross4576 I had no idea about this. One of the things that made me regret buying my Thursday Logger boots was the fact that it's such a PITA to get them on and off. Without the speedhooks it's a five minute process either way, but replacing 3-4 rows of eyelets would definitely speed things up.
Great vid Weston.
I’ve owned a pair of these Thursday loggers since early 2020 and worn them ~4 times a week since. I know a lot of people hate that stacked heel look but I love these boots, especially how that waxed cacao leather wears in. My main 3 complaints are the fake toe cap, thin top lift and un-gussetted tongue (tongue slid to the side while wearing). After 2.5 years I just replaced the top lift with a thicker one, and fixed the tongue in place with a small rivet.
They’re also my most complimented boots. Would recommend for casual wear.
What's the complaints with the stacked heel look?
@@porkchopproductions0314 It’s just something I’ve seen a lot in reviews of that boot. I guess some people don’t like the proportion of leather to small rubber cap.
I have both versions of the Thursdays Captain - the regular (made in Mexico) and the vanguard (made in USA) and I can fully agree. The few extra bucks for the vanguards is well spent money. The leather of the regular version is by no means a bad leather, but it's a bit thinner and tanned in another way. Also the soles on the cheaper ones had to be repaired three times already, since they use softer rubber that wears off faster and tends to detach from the tip of the toes over time.
The made in Mexico boots are still in very good condition and will last me a few more years, but if you compare the money spent on those repairs then you'd be better off on just buying the vanguards.
Both great boots for the price tho.
The Thursday-brand soles are garbage. I won’t buy another Thursday unless it has Vibram or a real Danite sole
I like the thursdays but I wish they would have used a vibram top lift and gusseted the tough a little. Also I want to see the JK 300 boots on this list
Could you try puncturing the same hide of leather from both sides? I suspect having to push through the intertwined fibres of the flesh out side makes it tougher to get to/break through through the grain side, while on the other the hand if you slice through the grain side, that fibre structure falls apart, possibly explaining why rough out would have a greater puncture resistance
I agree and think I would explain it as the flesh protecting the strong fibres from the spike. Essentially "blunting the blow".
I love that style of leather on the Thursday Logger. Its beautiful yet rugged as hell and thick. Now if only the cap toe was real so I could use it when I'm working down low or on my motorcycle. The insole not being removable sucks but if its like the Mexico version at all it should be comfortable right out of the box. I definitely like it more than the 1000 mile boot.
Just by chance, I bought a pair of Thursday Captains about five years ago, before anyone was talking about the brand. They have a fake toe cap, but honestly, the boots have held up extremely well. You can buy a pair of these and work and hike and do whatever the hell you want, and they'll last for many years. Don't read the nonsense online saying that you need crazy thick boots just to do some work in. The stitching will hold up and you'll be fine.
For the price, I've no complaints. Comfy and stylish, I don't use them for rough work, got my Whites BHs for that.
I bought the Wingtip and the Captain a year ago and i must say, that these boots are the best that i have worn till this day. Great material for this price and the best comfort that i ever had. Looking for a next pair of the brand.
Thursday has been my favorite leisure boot company. First pair of boots I was highly impressed at the price point. I may have to check out these logger style.
I’d love to see you do a tear down of Thursday’s women’s boots. Are they as good as their men’s?
the permanent insole seems like a bad idea. it is possible to cut it out and replace it down the line?
I did get an ad for one recently and was checking out the non logger heel vanguards but when I looked at these again I noticed they do not have Vibram soles on them anymore. So while they are still $285, Thursday cheaped out and use a standard rubber outsole now, not Vibram.
I just got my pair of loggers after watching this video. TheLogger is the best boot that tbc sells. The leather is super thick and so is the outsole. The outsole is like 1/2” of vibram so it’s super padded when walking around the forefoot. I love any and all boots with a toe cap and out of all my Thursday boots these are my favorite for the simple reason of the leather, the Cuban heel stack, and the thick outsole. TBC definitely gives you the best materials your money can buy without it costing an arm and a leg. They are sexy, comfy, and nice Cuban heel. I was trying to compare the 1k mile boots vs the Loggers and I picked the Loggers because of the look, the leather, the heel stack and the fact it does have a shank whereas the 1k miles don’t have a shank. The 1k miles are well over $100 more and the quality is NOT there. I like the 1k mile boots too but they don’t have any with a toe cap in stock with a heel like the Logger. I have found that plain toed boots don’t break in as well and doesn’t look as good as cap toe boots worn in. I think the cap toe hides a lot of the creases compared to the plain toed boots. Just mo.
Might not fit perfectly but my favorite pair of boots is Truman boots. They are an absolute tank and the 20 last feels made for my foot.
They have great leather options too!
I got the thursday captain based on that tear down, and was going to get a second pair in another leather, but after seeing this I had to order a pair of these loggers. Really impressed with the leathers they use
This guy is a hell of a sells man, Thursday better be paying him good
@@oscarbear7498 Thursday should focus on making their made in usa stuff as good as their made in Mexico stuff imo, the loggers had numerous QC issues
I was waiting this video for over a year. Thanks
I suspect the Redwing Iron ranger would win this mid range competition. At $350 they come in under the $400 price ranger you are targeting. The only other real competition I can think of would be the Whites Millwood or the Whites Chore Boot.
JK 300s?
I have the French Roast Vanguard, which is Thursday's other American made boot. They look great and I love the boots. I think they will age really well. They can dress up but they also really have a quality and weight to them that makes them really feel like good boots. I think the Horween leather options for the Logger and Vanguard make them stand out from the Captain. And they come with fully leather laces and the waxed ones also. So you can use either.
Hi, how long have you had them and how often? I’m just curious how the proron insole is over time
@@WaxySmooth I've only had them about 10 months now. I wore them at least a couple times a week during the colder months and maybe once every couple weeks over the summer. Insole ins't broken down at all really and they are comfortable for as long as I've worn them (probably a few hours at a time max). Though my feet generally are comfortable in most shoes.
I think I have found my next pair of boots, the only minor thing I dont care for is the finishing of the heel stack, I would have liked it more if a finer grit was used to finish.
Corcoran jump boots and Rocky S2Vs would be great. Personally worn both boots and both have made in the USA labels. Also the (now) old-school US military boot that was issued from the 80s through the early 00s.
I hit my vanguards with Saphir renoveteur when i got them and they are amazing boots. Very comfortable
Another awesome boot with no wide sizing. I've been hoping to get a pair of these for years.
Leather expands over time so I'm not surprised why there aren't many wide size options
@@oxfordbambooshootify That used to be how I managed way back when, but the older o get, the less likely I can squeeze into something less than a 3 or 2E unfortunately.
I'm a wide foot too. These boots would look better with a wide silhouette imo
@@TwistyThreeFifty I agree. That rugged logger look is really great.
@@oxfordbambooshootify If you're maybe just on the verge of being an E width, than sure you can probably get away with going up half a size in standard D width. But I'm telling you, no amount of breaking in or slight stretching of materials will make an overly-tight boot fit properly. I'll pass on the foot pain.
I bought a pair of these 2-3 years ago. I returned them only because I just can’t wear this style of boot anymore (too big and heavy and too big of a heel). They looked great and the leather was fantastic though.
Would you be able to do a review of the JK Boots 300 line? They fall into this midrange price level, and I am very interested in them. I'd love to have you break down the boots. Really, I'd love to see you cut apart any of the JK boots just to get your take.
I'd love to see a video on $400 or less steel toe/composite toe work boots.
Ive had these for a month now and i love them. Great boot.
I have a pair of 8” boots made by Grundman Shoes in Vincennes, IN. Worn once about 5 years ago…they’re yours if you want them for the MITUSA series.
Just released..? So, uh... Thursday has had a US made boot since they got started. The Logger and the Vanguard both. I have a pair of their sneakers in the waxed cocoa leather, and I like the finish and tightness of the grain.
You can always test if its the orientation of the leather by doing another puncture test from the other side. As if it's puncturing from "inside" the shoe.
I love my Thursday Caption, and want to try their other boots. Unfortunately they do not offer many boots in wide.
Captain* lmao
@@thegreatestkhan You’re a tool lmao! :)
I'm still in the 200 and under price range but if I can swing it I'll definitely take a good look at the American Thursdays. Good video.
Great video, and just for the record I trust you’ll put out honest content so please keep taking sponsorships that you feel good about like this one!
Was interested in watching this as I bought a pair of these from Thursday a few years ago. This is my favorite boot for casual wear, glad to see it was money well spent! Very comfortable boot. I was going to say you should do Parkhurst next but I see they’re not producing in the US anymore.
I agree with most of what you said on the comparison of the 1000 mile, however as for myself I enjoy the plain leather sole of the 1000 mile. Not that many places have that.
Love this series! Can you do a review of Thursday Vanguard French Roast? They cost $265 and are Horween Chromexcel. It would be interesting to see how they stack up to The 1000 Miles and The Logger.
I like Thursday. I have another pair of their USA made boots. But I don’t like the combo of the rubber sole, and the narrow, low profile vamp. It’s a weird mixture of dress upper and rugged sole. Pointy low toes are for dress shoes. Round, higher toes are meant for work boots.
I wish they had some speed hooks on their made in the US boots like the captains have. They are some good looking boots and I would feel comfortable doing an impulse buy if for that one detail.
Just got my Vanguard color # 8 today! Really excited
Redwing supersole 2.0. It's the best boot they have for working. Curious to know where it stacks up. Maybe this series changed the boots I wear.
Can confirm, I’ve had a great experience with mine. They did stain my socks during the initial break in but have been solid and reliable for the last 4 years or so.
The only thing stopping me from getting a Thursday logger is that top lift. I've been eyeing it since they released it but it looks a little odd being that dainite style with a rugged sole, and it's just too darn thin
They now have a new luged outsole, and a new luged toplift.
Also love the top gear metal board with magnets haha
The long stitches on the welt make it look a mall boot. Compare stitches per inch to the Wolverine. Then do Alden. There’s more to a boot than materials.
it would be interesting to see what your opinion would be on soccer cleats with leather uppers three really popular cleats that claim to have kangaroo leather are the adidas copa mundial, adidas copa sense 1, and the Nike tiempo legend 9 elite
After wearing them for 2 days the Logger is super comfortable and it doesn’t crease as bad as the Mexican made boot like the captains. I bought some Nick’s leather laces and it matches perfectly. I can’t wait until I can get the nap to show through. It’s definitely the best Thursday boots ever made. Definitely better than the 1000 mile boots or with any other boot under $400.
I was thinking, Wow! Cut in half expert was struggling to cut this boot without taking the laces off, this must be one hell of a boot. And then came the disclaimer about the band saw 👏
Do the Vanguard by Thursday as it is also MITUSA. I'm about to buy either the Vanguard or their Logger. Love the videos and thanks for providing a wealth of knowledge.
I have these same boots in the Vanguard. The upper is just a bit shorter, but not a short as a Chukka. I absolutely LOVE them. I own them and a pair of Presidents. The raised heel is a BIT different, but the construction of the boot is insanely good. I love boots, so I was looking at some others, SPECIFICALLY the 1000 Mile Boot. I am glad I came across your last video, because I don't need to spend money. I already have the superior boot and am happy with it! Also for me, they fit true to size. I wear an 8.5 in shoes and these!
It would be interesting to see the new parkhurst boots, they've upgraded osme of the materials in the new lines.
I looked and looked for 100-300 logger, all were junk in a year, sometimes a couple of weeks until something failed. Bought rothco full leather jungle boots for $63. No problems.
I owned a black TB Captain - not a bad boot but before a cobbler fixed it the eyelets were munching laces for breakfast. In general the quality and finish was mediocre at best. Eventually after two years the overall construction was so wobbly I couldn´t wear them any longer. - I wore them alternatly with a pair of AE Higgins Mill that I roughly purchased at the same time - and they are flawless. Don´t no if that´s the usual thing with TB or they sent me B-stock by mistake. I live in Europe so returning them was´t an option in the beginning. Bought a pair of boots made in Portugal at the same price point - great boots.
Thanks so much for the review🙌
Wolverine clicks the thinner cheaper parts of the hide. Which is why their leather wrinkles so bad when compared to other chromexcel leather, such as Viberg. I'd love to see Oak Street Boots cut! They also use chromexcel.
If you can get your hands on Visvim Wabanaki folk suede boot, that would be very cool to see if they are as high end as they say it is!
Corcoran jump boots. Either black 1500 or Brown 1511. The 975 black boots are somewhat different and less expensive
I'm excited to see the Origin boot analysis.
One you could add to this series, the Whites Hathorn Tracker. On their site it’s $380 or $390, but can be purchased through C-A-L Ranch for under $300(some sizes excluded)
Huge fan of the MITUSA. As a broke forester this is very helpful.
Cut apart the Corcoran jump boots model number 1500.
Thanks for great boot info.
Love my Thursday sneakers. The company definitely seems quality. But my Whites are my go to boots. Wouldn’t mind a nicer dress up style from Thursday
I like my Vanguards even if they are a half size too small. That combined with them being one of the hardest soled boots I have, I honestly don't wear em much anymore. The Diplomat however, is still a solid buy.
I thought I was crazy for experiencing these same thing. I wonder if I'll ever truly break them in. Is there a drastic difference between half sizes? Mine fit great save for the heel slippage. I wonder if I get half a size smaller the issue good away but I don't want my tires squished. What do you think?
I’ve had all kinds of problems with Thursdays recently. Everything from mismatched coloring to lousy CS. I’ve switched over to Beckett Simonon. For pretty much the same $$$ the Becketts kill the Thursdays.
Good boots. Thank-you for saving the laces too. Interesting series.
I like it when you mention the fit and feel, be cool if you could mention those in the next ones. Even if its just like a half hours wear to get a feel for the toe box and flex etc.
I got excited when I saw the acronym… I thought you might be taking to my alma mater.
Hi, I noticed that you do a lot of cutting to left foot boots. Are you willing to sell any of the right side boots that you may have left over? I am a recent left leg below the knee amputee and would love to buy some right side only boots from you if you have availability. Thanks my friend. I always enjoy your videos, :)
I thought I was two days late for a new segment lol thanks for another well produced, informative and entertaining video.
I have these waxed cacao loggers and they are great but really stiff
LOVE that you’re doing the snake bite test on the shafts!!!!!
Maybe throw some work boots in the mix. Something like a red wing 3504 is USA made and in the price range. Great work as usual man.
You should cut the revolt moc toe in half. It's a made in the US with globally sourced materials so not sure if it qualifies but it definitely qualifies for moctober.
Logger or vanguard in the waxed cacao?? I can’t decide!
If you like that pronounced heal, go logger, but they are kinda wonky to walk in, even compared to a cowboy boot, which I find more comfortable.
Another great video. I do like the look of Thursday boots, but every one of the lasts I've tried is too narrow across my toes, and too wide in the heel. Still, good to know the build quality.
Awesome series! Can you compare a new pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers? Thanks
Recommend cutting a part a pair of army tanker boots. Like to see what you have to say