7 Mistakes Only Boot Noobs Make
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Are you making any of these boot mistakes?
If you're interested in high quality men's boots, you've probably gone down the rabbit hole and done more research on leather, Goodyear welts, and outsoles than you ever thought possible.
Well, over the years, I've seen a lot of misconceptions about what makes a good boot (or what makes a bad boot).
In this video, I'm showing 7 mistakes I see boot fans make all the time.
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9:09 Mistake 7
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I went to RedWing and got sized and was blown away. I normally wear a 13 in sneakers and boots. When Jason sized me up, it ended up being an 11 wide in the Iron Ranger. I thought he was bullshitting until he came out with the boot and they fit perfectly.
Same. Love my IRs. My guy told me that the right Iron Ranger fit for most people is usually roughly 2 sizes smaller than what folks often wear, and that was correct in my case..
You in the update of SC? Guy at my store is named Jason and he sized me today.
Can you also help me in Redwing Heritage chukka 3141 sizing issue? I wear 13 E Clark's sandals so which size would be perfect for me? There is no redwing store in my country so have to blind buy it online. Help me.!!
Red Wings run small
@@mikhailyaremkiv so should i go with full size large..??
Best video I have ever watched on boots. Congratulations to you at Boot Spy and the two cobblers. I am going to send my Vanguard Thursday Boots to them to be resolved exactly like you did your Captains.
Good advice. Especially about knowing your Brannock size.
I'm the guy with 4 pairs of iron rangers 😬
Ah, a man of culture
Sincerely,
Guy
Haha well iron rangers ARE amazing, so…
Can’t fault you, but don’t get a fifth because that would be nuts
Lol me too.
Great job and good information much appreciated and thank you 😊
This is a great video! Common sense is always the best option. But we’re probably all a little addicted to boots, so common sense can sometimes go out the window.
Discovered your channel while lookinh for reviews on Redbacks. You give very sound advice,I'm going to go for the Redback Great Barrier. The shoe cleaning/maintenance is also spot on!
Another option is getting shoes made to measure if you have unusual feet( depending on where you live it could get really expensive).
I a first time watcher of your videos and found them to be very useful; Thanks a lot!
Heck yeah, so glad you found this helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it.
This was actually extremely useful. Thanks Bootspy!
We aim to please!
I wear multiple pairs of boots throughout the year based on my work environment. I have Carolinas, Red Wing, Vasque, Danners and Merrill. The advantage of this is being comfortable depending on the task at hand. If I'm working in a customers home doing my usual finish carpentry work, I'm often wearing a lightweight hiking boot. Outside work, digging in the dirt, walking on uneven ground, I'll wear one of the taller construction boots which give more support, protection and traction. The obvious advantage of owning multiple pairs is that my boots last many years this way. I know guys who will buy one pair of good work boots (250-300 range) and they're destroyed in a year. Theses are usually the Craig Von Leathercrack types imo! Great video.
Great video honest and strait forward. Subscribed
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Your boot videos have been incredibly helpful. My first real casual boot purchase is going to be the Thursday Captain in Canyon, I’m excited for those to be an everyday go to. The Grant Stone Diesels are next on my list, I see those are more business casual boots that I can wear to the office. Please share if you have a Grant Stone affiliate link, happy to support your channel.
Hey mike thank you so much for the kind words! So glad these videos help! When it comes time to get your diesels, just search the reviews and you’ll find my thoughts on those boots (and the trusty link that’ll help the channel) thank you again for following the channel, I really appreciate it!
I bought a pair of Danner Bullruns on sale about 3 years ago. I didn't have the budget for Red Wings or Thorogoods, and they've been great. I think people get hung up on leather thickness and should look at overall fit for a pair of boots.
Great video for future boot buys! Fantastic denim jacket too. Please let me know where to buy it?
When I first started working in the automotive industry I went in with a pair of Dickies. I worked in a department with caustic oil and coolant on the floor. Within 2 weeks I was in trouble. The soles were swelling and beginning to liquefy, the strings were snapping. I broke down and followed the advice of the old timers. I bought a pair of Red Wings. I not only wore them at work, but during fishing and hunting. I bought them in 1985. I left the plant in 2006 (Buy Out). Those boots are still in my garage with the original strings. 😆
A red flag for me is when everyone is talking about a boot at the same time. You see it all the time on UA-cam, if everyone is talking about an item within a month or two, it is likely they are part of that companies new product push. I'd rather look into reviews of boots that have been on the market for years, the true classics.
Actually you have Dayton boots local to you. Ddef look into candian brands. and do some videos on their custom boots. I bet there are some gems there in Northern Ohio lol...
I see common boot brand push on various channels for Beckett Simonon, Thursday Boot, Jim Green, Red Wing Iron Rangers & even Grant Stone!
bought a pair of dark suede boots for this winter a month ago. was so impressed by the quality and comfort that started to watch videos how to properly clean/take care of boots. got so deep into the world of boots that bought 4 more pairs (each a different style but nothing ostentatious). bye bye sneakers and all other cheap crap. thanks for the great content!
I love how I see this comment you made a year ago, which is the same time I got addicted to boots and literally don’t wear my Jordans and sneakers anymore. I went on this obsession to learn how to properly care and take care of the boots, as if they were my own child and now I have nine pairs of year later.
Thank you for showing me there’s other lol
@@emeyer2323 in my case it turned out not just addiction to boots but I have revised my outlook on clothes, shoes in general. basically the new sense of quality makes me just ignore the current fashion trends and pay attention to something that has a nice silhouette, character, made of quality materials. it has a good effect on my mind and world outlook as I tend to ignore now more meaningless things and appreciate more the things that are actually beautiful. There is so much noise now coming from everywhere and most of it is garbage exactly as with shoes like sneakers that I could of bought for over 100 USD which is essentially a plastic, pseudo-leather, generic looking waste of money.
Good video man! Where’s that denim jacket from?
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Redwing Iron Ranger for me. Did quite a lot of research and bit the bullet and purchased these. Great and relatively comfortable. Not really for cold weather, but do okay as long as it doesn't go below 35-40*. The patina has worn in wonderfully. Very happy with the purchase.
Just got my first pair of boots, 1907 Moc Toes. I feel like a completed noob but im so excited!
Red Wings are always going to be my go to. Their work boots are expensive but so so so worth it
A nice video today, as always. Ordered a pair of White's boot today. Hopefully I get them before Febuary. My first over $600 dollar boot. I am hoping they are worth it..And, I think I do have to many of the same kind of boots. I own 5 different kinds of Chukka's and 4 different kinds of Moc Toe's..They are my favorite types of boots. I also own 2 pairs of Thursdays..A Captain and a President...I guess everyone has their favorites..
Whites are far different than the Thursday et Al boots. If you got an arch ease pair be prepared because they may take some getting used to and you might never get used to them. I grew up in high arch cowboy boots so Whites are a trip down memory lane. But not for everyone.
Oakley LT Assault 2s have been running me really good, crazy light and versatile. Might not recommend if you work construction or heavy lifting, but running around and daily training is its strongest suit.
Yeah on my first pair of iron rangers and definitely started as an over conditioner. Can't wait to get another pair and start em in a different way
New Balance, Avia and Brooks sneakers are available in various widths.
I have been using Nestof m37 low boots for a few years already. Now costs €150.
I have 2 pairs, one for reenactment (dyed black) and one for daily use (natural brown).
The one I use daily had few trips to the cobbler to resole, install hobnails and heel irons. Hobnails and heel irons worn down quickly if frequently used on rough concrete floors.
After some trips to cobbler (and slides on smooth surfaces) I decided to put rubber soles on the one that I use daily.
They are very versatile and goes with various clothing styles. They are firstly work boots, but still dressy and also casual.
After years of use, both are still solid and with good care will last long.
Just mentioning hob nails, as they're not something many people have had, has probably jolted a lot of people reading that into buying more boots so they can have some that are old-timey and hob nailed.
Butterfly effect and all that.
Hey thanks for this. I was just checking out nestof boots yesterday but had never heard of them. This is good info.
This is all great but where did you get that jacket?
I wish I had few enough issues in life that the style of my boots and how many outfits they work with was actually half this important to me lol
I’m Von leather crack. I split lanes for a living as a motorcycle courier in LA, 37yr now. I’ve paid 100s of dollars for mc boots and also got $7 boots at the army surplus. I’ve paid good money to get them resoled multiple times. But when my local cobbler retired I went out and bought all 2cd hand cobbler supplies for about 100 bucks.
I mounted a belt sander upside down and went for it. Even picked up tire treads left by the side of the road and retread a pair with’em. I finally started to use neatsfoot oil on all my leather gear for rainy days in Calif!!!! Trust me it rains here Mr “it hasn’t rained in Ca. In decade’s”. I use my boots for work!!! But when I’m stepping out last thing I wanna wear are boots. I got custom 195Os style two tone shoes from England for that.
Love the new Filson denim jacket. Please review! Great channel.
Thank you, and yes, that jacket is awesome
I went with Redwing 1907's for my first serious boots. I long wanted a moc toe boot, and the 1907's wider fit, thanks to being made on a different last compared with the more famous 875's, was a key factor for me. Being in the UK, I don't have access to all the US brands (e.g. can't find Nicks anywhere), but Redwing is widely available. I ended up just ordering them online from the London Redwing store. They fit me perfectly, and are incredibly comfortable after a month or so of breaking in.
So, I agree that doing basic research, and knowing your foot size, is key. And, I also recognise the dangers of disappearing down the rabbit hole and obsessing over minor details. At least having a more limit choice in the UK stopped me overspending my budget of £300 UK!
You can't find Nick's you order tlet. They are like 6-8 month wait list in the US. In the UK they would probably cost an arm and a leg between shipping and customs.
This would be a fun video. Come to Muerica, do some videos on getting fitted, a tour of the factory, and your experience.
@@pianofry1138fuck paying there prices to it’s not 1875 there’s plenty of good brands
nice info about a single category. How about harness boots or western "cowboy" boots. Exotic leathers, goodyear welts and all that jazz.
Treat my boots like a good truck. As a GC we put our boots to work, but also maintain and respect them so they are there when we need them. I dont have a set time, but based on the conditions of a work site and general use, I clean them off, brush the stitching, and use various types of conditioner depending on the boot. If I were to guess I would say most boots get a light surface clean every 5 or 6 weeks, and a heavier clean and condition every few months.
Sweet video, but, where did you get that jacket?
I don't make mistakes. I make happy accidents.
Me, a boot noob, before basic research: "Boy, those Golden Fox boots look pretty cool"
After a little research : "Those Thursday boots look like an even better value. I'll get a pair of those instead"
Me while watching the video and taking exactly the wrong thing away: "I really need to look into Grant Stone boots!"
Got a pair of Red Wing 2240 King Toe in 13W a year ago. The roomy toe box is heaven for larger, older guys. Not made in USA, $220, but a nice boot.
Im happy with my 3 pairs of boots. I got my thursday casa moto boot in matte black, my thursday captain stormking in matte grey and my red wing iron rangers in copper.
I'm Craig VonLeatherCrack....great video...thank you for making me aware of my laziness...my wife for my bday just got my red wing iron rangers refurb'd (term check) cuz i went straight awol on them and missed them. they turned to stone due to my neglect...good video, i'll dive into more - especially on care/conditioning.
William, great video ! You are playing your "A" game ! When will we see the boot polishing video ?
Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
I guess I'm somewhere between Craig and a You. This past weekend I had my Merrell's caked with mud. I kicked them off out front and blasted them off with the water hose, tipped them over to dump the water, then threw them in a doubled up grocery bag. Took them home and gave them a hand wash with a couple pumps of GoJo in the outside sink before setting them in front of a fan for the last couple of days. I'll have to dig my can of mink oil out of the closet tomorrow. Thanks for sharing these pointers BootSpy.
I'd recommend black as a starter colour. It goes with more stuff. You can get a nice black service boot, and it dresses up and down. Don't get a square toe, and something that takes a mid polish. Too shiny is too formal to be versatile. Brown is too informal to use in a more formal environment.
I really love all kinds of boots so i am not the right person to suggest anyone anything.
I like your videos.
Thank you!
I have an 8085 iron ranger, 1907 moc, another moc 8863 mule skinner, burgundy beckman, and a Chelsea weekender boot and two Chelsea Johnston and Murphy (only reason I have so many red wing is because I work there so I’m able to look presentable at the store the plus side is they’re good quality and last lol)
Sensible advice for a better America.❤
I went and measured my feet a few days ago. I’m between a 12.5 and 13 D still at 45 years old. Been wearing 13’s my entire life. Went and tried on some Carolina logging boots and had to go down to an 11.5 2E for the correct fit. I also ordered a pair of their AMP 7011 Moc Toe boots. I was told their sizing runs true to sneaker size. Something told me to go with a 12D and they fit perfect. I find sizing and the difference between better brands to be the most daunting part of the online boot buying process. While I can find Carolina boots locally no store carries their USA made boots which is what I want. With a 20% off coupon and free shipping the AMP’s cost $194.00. They are extremely comfortable, appear to be well made, and can be re-soled easily. I’m retired but will be wearing them as a everyday boot 3 seasons a year.
That's what's holding me back tbh, I have a EU size 43, very common, but no idea what a redwing 1907 size for me would be, and no local stores carrying them so need to guess online...
Just ordered a pair of Thursday Captains. Grew up wearing Justins around my property and then I was in the military so I'm familiar with wearing boots daily. Never bought a dressier boot so I'm having to learn more about leather care because I got them to wear around the office and want to keep them cleaned up.
A little worried it's going to awaken something in me and I'll buy a couple more pairs in other colors
I have 15 different boots from Nick's to Viberg to Thursday. Here is my opinion - the Nick's are heavy and bulky, it's hard to feel the pedal when driving. They are just a construction boot. Know what your buying. The Dr Martin's have no shank and hard to wear all day. The Beckett Siminon have a more narrow last, generally speaking, but they look nice. The Allen edmonds daltons are a pretty good boot for the price. The shell cordavon squeaks alittle. Oak street boots have a more rounded toe box and very comfortable. Thursday boots are the best bag for the buck and they ship fast because they stock. Vibergs use a very thick leather, not sure if they are worth $850. The lighter the leather, the more scuffs show up. The women hate men wearing brown boots with black pants. Believe me, they look. Wear black boots with black pants. Keep any leather boot dry. Water really causes problems.
I love the Filson jacket
Do you have a recommendation/link for cedar shoe trees?
What's the "work style boot" he refers to/shows a few times, such as in the cut to 4 pairs when building your boot collection? Thanks!
I've always used cheap work boots as I was a Mason for a long time. I am now a truck driver and want some boots I can use at work and just going out. I usually wear my cowboy boots but want something different. I was looking at the titan boots by Thursday boots, will the nubuck be damaged by snow and water? I live in Colorado, so we have the occasional snowstorm.
I have a one of a kind custom pair of shell cordovan “By appointment only”John Lobb boots….2.7k and worth every penny, they actually make the lasts to your feet and store them for future purchases, my second pair will be less expensive due to my custom last already being made.
Well, at least I've only make half of these mistakes...went from Worx to Redwing, then Danner, then Thursday and have a set of Nick's on order. Staying away from zipper boots, since that seems to be the main failure point. I don't mind spending the money for quality and my Danners have been great for five years but they're not rebuildable.
My newest boots are definitely my favorite. This nice dark olive is a fantastic touch off of a brown, that it really does go with most everything I own. Unfortunately I did break the bank a little. Didn't pop the 1k tier yet, but I was a stone throw away.
What brand
@@alexozorio8090 Frank's boots.
New to the boot game. I’ll looking at the Thursday captain whisky storm king ? Thoughts
I'm a boot noob and I bought my first pair of nice boots (Origin Coronado) recently. They seem to be good quality and made in the USA. I think they will last me a long while.
That’s an amazing boot for a “noob” how do you like them so far?
I returned mine after opening the box and seeing them. I really hated how they looked from the top, like a toddler shaped shoe lol
I'm on a budget and I know they are not USA made...but what do you think about IRISH SETTER ASHBY? I need them for work mostly...thank you on advance
Nicks were my second nice boots, I bought iron rangers, then I found rose anvil and whoops I had nicks urban logger, and now I have the rose anvil drifters being made.
I find it fascinating what us guys can get into. We can get so obsessed with something so fast and do research on it for hours and hours literally looking at the manufacturing and being blown away that the boot has been around for the past 200 years, Watching UA-cam videos on how to keep them looking perfect.
This boot and denim obsession I have kills me, but goddamn, I love it
If you have a wider foot, Canada West make some of the absolute best value boots around. Unreal quality for the price.
What kind of jacket are you wearing? Looks awesome
Where’d you get that denim jacket?
Shoe for Crews new boot with nano composite toe . Might need a review. Got the raptor. $120 and so far worth the price.
I had a pair of Doc Marten's that lasted me 6+ ...possibly 8 now that I think about it. Still in pretty good shape, if I can find where I stored them. Sadly, Doc seems to have gone a direction that no longer fits me, or my style. I went to RedWing and I was very pleased at the expertise, the measuring, and answers to questions. Plus they informed me they have a 30 day money back ( or exchange) and 1 year warranty.
I tend to snowseal all my boots and I believe this is why they last so long. Would like feed back on that as I never pretend I know it all. I just got done snowsealing my new 3507 safety toe 6" boots. The snowseal didn't want to seem to soak in as it normaly does. has me a little confused.
The Keens i am about to toss and likely never buy again I could not seal as they where synthetic with a spacy textrure, which failed along with its waterproofing.
Leads me to ask this question: I asked about boots with a welt and was told the 3507s had something a bit different but on par or better. What is your take on the souling of these Redwing 3507s vs a goodyear welt?
I am a 15B on the Brannock, so I have to start by finding who makes something in that size range, rather than starting with a price range. Unfortunately, there's not much available in long, narrow widths. Allen Edmonds, yes, but for more rugged boots, not so much. I recently discovered PNW boot makers which is encouraging.
Nicks
Thorogood is beginning to carry more size 15 this year
I know you touched on it slightly but personal style REALLY matters.
For example - I have an office job where I dress fairly formal (according to today’s standards at least).
I bought Red Wing Smith many years ago and almost never wear them.
Also not caring about last is another mistake. Different lasts can not only change the fit but also change the style and versatility completely.
Thanks for the vid!
Best you can do is try the boots in person, my in Iron rangers are 7,my hoka bondy 9, geox 7.5, salomón 8.5, to boot new York 7.5 and all fit perfect
😂 Right, in boots, I'm a 7.5, but my left foot feels smaller than my right. Thus, I get a lot of movement on my left foot while my right foot fits perfectly. 😂😂😂 I wouldn't be surprised if I go a half size smaller to accommodate my left foot, the right foot will start to give me problems 😂😂
I condition my boots once a month at minimum in winter and about everything 3-4 in summer. This video is great if you dont work for a living and just want boots to show of but if your buying boots for conditions where it wet and extremely harsh there is a reason why nicks and whites cost what they do.
Nice Filson Denim SLC!
I wear Whites fire jumpers. I used to wear Corcoran Jump Boots. I miss my Corcorans. I should never had gotten rid of them. My whites are amazing but really heavy. I am gonna get another pair of Corcorans.
Nail seat red wings are the best boots I’ve ever worn I go through a pair of boots about once a year my red wings always last the longest and hold up the longest but my nail seat lasted me about 3-4 years
Are you related to Derrick from More Plates More Dates? I kept staring like who does this guy remind me of?! Maybe not totally the looks but yall share the same mannerisms and cadence behind the camera. Funny observations and thanks for the awesome tips.
If you go for High-End, I would encourage to try a pair of English boots. My favorites are Crockett & Jones’ Islay boots.
The concept of ‘dress boots’ is also pretty funny. Maybe with the exception of a pair of Chelsea boots, you would be hard pressed to pull off boots as ‘dressy’ (and, no, a layer of shoe shine doesn’t mean it’s dressy!).
Maybe an austerity Balmore boot? I prefer monkstraps for formal shoes to be honest
I’m really liking the Cheaney pennine2
What jacket is this guy wearing? It's fire 🔥
Im a believer that theres different brands and models of shoes for different people.
Ive ran into the same situation with motorcycle helmets..
Like i fit a thorogood well but not a redwing heritage anything (i was very sad to find this out when i finally go to a redwing to buy the classic mocks).
Also i Dont think the brannock is always right, some of us just have weird feet maybe😅
I think the middle scale is obviously right but when it comes to the ball and width i think the brannock can "go astray".
For example i might have a moderately skinny foot but my big toe fans out a bit more then some peoples.
So the brannock thinks i need a skinnier shoe based on the ball but infact that makes them scrunch my toes.
Now after many years in my life I've came to realize there is no "perfect fit" we can just try many different brands and types of shoes till we get the best fit we can.
After some time in any shoes we can always think of some areas that could be better..
Nothings perfect 😅
I personally find black boots more versatile. Black boots, along with black belts, gloves, hats, and coats, go with everything and always match each other. Ties together and gives a simple, clean, classic look to any outfit. I have one pair of 6" Thorogood moc-toes in brown that I wear only with blue jeans. Kinda the opposite of versatile. I wear jeans a lot, though, so they make sense for me. Otherwise, I strongly suggest a good black boot, like an Iron Ranger in black harness leather. It's a boots boot. Your boot buddies will be impressed. You'll love them. They look awesome and hold up well. It's only money...
I got a black boot first, then a burgundy boot, then a tan boot. I didn't get brown boots until my 4th pair and ironically, that is the pair that I wear the least. I haven't even pulled them out of storage yet for the season and it's November.
That interesting. I mostly wear brown boots (different shades) and find it harder to wear black, burgundy, gray etc
Black goes well with everything but brown goes better certain colours and worse with others. Greyscales work better with black boots for sure, and if you already have tan and burgundy to match colours, brown has even less room to be the ideal choice
@@aradoran To be fair I think the reason I don't wear them is because they aren't that pretty lol. It's the Doc Martens Combs Crazy Horse boots. Super dark brown with an oiled finish. Something about their shape just feels ugly on me. I definitely want to get a nice shade of brown like walnut or something for my next pair. Maybe from Solovair or Red Wing... I'm still shopping around and learning a lot.
@@juliaf_ totally agree about black boots going good with everything esp grayscales. I am in LOVE with my burgundy boots. I feel so sexy in them lmfao
@juliaf_ black boots are too generic, and often times look better on women. For a man, the brown boot is the way to go, then after that, y'all can get whatever color you want. 😂
What denim jacket are you wearing, it’s really nice
What cedar shoe trees do you recommend?
What’s the jacket you are wearing?
What is the middle dress boot at 5:07?
Can you give a few tips on European brands, Apart from Thursday and RW I cant get a lot of these American brands in EU stores, around the Iron Ranger Price range.
bro, i need a casual everyday boot for walking around the city, rain or shine. thursday legends the right choice ?
Unfortunately, very few know how to use a brannock device. I have been sized for 9D all the time. Makes my feet ache. But a 9.5C or 9.5B are much better fits. Even the Alden last.
Just ordered some mocc toe KEEN utility boots
What is the best product to condition after saddle soap that won’t darken your boots?
I went to every shoe shop in my town and none of them had a Brannock device. I ended up with one of those digital scans at Athlete’s Foot. Was informative, but no idea how standardised their results are.
That’s really odd. I usually see one lying around. Maybe there’s a regional reason.
I’ve been fitted a few times. They are helpful in accurate length and somewhat useful for width. They don’t measure toe splay or height which are important for some styles.
They are also helpful to identify if you have differences between the left and right foot which is useful to know.
@@Dj-ve2hx Brannkock device is a thing of the past, cash is a thing of the past, gender is a thing of the past and… you are a thing of the past, presumably :D
I did find a Brannock device in the one shop I hadn’t bothered to look in the first time. Mostly because it’s a hip outdoors shop with they thems at the counter, but hey I was wrong. Nobody but me seemed to know how to use it and they didn’t have my size in any good boots, but that’s life. I’m a thing of the past these days too!
I just bought a Thursday black matte president(basically a Captain with no toe cap) boot as my first real pair. I think a brown Iron Ranger is next. If my budget is $400 is this a good idea? My only style of dress is casual to business casual.
Great choice on the thursdays. For that budget and style,check out the grant stone diesel in brown chromexel. But if you do go iron rangers, you’ll be happy with that boot too. I’m wearing my iron rangers today in fact
@@BootSpy Thanks for the reply, I'm going to go try on the Iron Ranger locally but I'll be sure to check out Grant Stone also
Grant stones are hard to beat under $400
Wheres that jacket from?
I just purchased RedWings for construction work that were $240 but actually $260 out the door. I probalby should have purchased the very similar Irish Setter version that was $214. Out the door, they would have fit within my budget.
Sick ginew heritage coat
For some reason I have always purchased Frye boots. I was never part of a "boot community" . Then one day I started to get Viberg boot ads on my Facebook feed.... Now I own a pair of CXL #8 in the 2030 last and I'm never going back.
Rocky S2Vs summer and winter versions just like your favorite pair of sneakers you can run in them you can hike in them and you can work in them/ blue collar /all day and they will protect your feet like no other Boot made👍
Bruh all the boots I own I first saw on rose anvil 3 pairs. Lowa zephyr, thursday captains I ordered in US size 7.5 thinking it was uk sizes, they weren't so small I couldn't get them on, but after wearing them for about a month I got a pair of us size 8 thursday loggers which are amazing but I've realised I've got a wide foot, so I'm gonna get a pair iron rangers, after I've got my foot properly sized lol
So tempted to get a pair of nicks but I'm 23 and I don't know if I can justify them to my piers 😄
Ehh sell the other boots and buy something custom you can wear for 20 years. And getting a foot doc to do the sizing and how it fits will save your head, shoulders, knees and toes lol..
Do a video on Dunlop’s
I have found out that width is important from my experience buying army surplus boots.
Regarding #3, the Taft Jack Boot in Eden (floral) is one of my most worn boots, and I don't have a single pair of all brown boots. What's versatile for you isn't necessarily versatile for me! Get what you dig and will wear!
Can’t argue with that!
I have been looking for a replacement pair of boots for a while. Sadly I have not had much experience actually buying new boots. So this may help a lot.
Also may not help that I once posted on r/buyitforlife asking about boots, and I basically instead got smacked down for the idea of boots that I could wear for most tasks, with some telling me to just switch to sneakers while others were talking down on me for unrelated things like airing out the boots (which I already do when I can help it). Plus I worked a few jobs that required boots and forbid sneakers, so the boots were the more practical option.
Like really. I was looking for common boots that could work for most situations. I was not seeking a "work boot" like most cowboys wear stereotypically, and I don't want boots that hapen to have a layer of graphene and are saturated with nanotechnology or something. I just wanted a reasonably priced boot that would not fall apart on me. But... here I am with the same pair of boots as I had back then when I posted that question and while they are still serviceable, the sole (especially at the heel) has worn to the point that it's completely flat. I doubt they are lasting that much longer, at at least not without either needing a replacement sole or losing traction.
I get exactly what you're saying... check out the Red Wing Iron Ranger or the Red Wing Classic Moc Toe. They're basic boots, super high quality, look good casually but can also handle tough working conditions.
@@BootSpy Late but thanks. Came back here due to a flash flood while working with UPS that finally did the finishing blow on my boots and has left me with a sole now hanging a bit.
Since you work for UPS and are on your feet all day. This is the exact use case for investing in $500+ boots by Baker, Nicks, Whites, Franks, etc and getting your employer to pay the cost.
Then having a Irish Setter, Redwings, or a Danner with Medical Orthotics. On that topic your feet are your money makers and for custom boots this also when you have a foot doctor do the measurements and help you customize a boot for your work. $500 bucks Vs Unemployment? im going with the $500 boots. I wish I would have had these for my demanding work.
@@HeritageCast a correction. I was a temp worker for UPS. Specifically a Seasonal Personal Vehicle Driver. So we didn't get our boots paid for. I only wish that was the case.