"Wedge sole, not really my thing" *seethes in wedge sole fanaticism* I wear a pair of White's Moc toes almost everyday and I love them so much, I learned how to and resoled them myself so I didn't have to be missing them for a few weeks at the cobblers shop. But again, different boots for different people that need different things from them. Good video!
I am not a big fan of the wedge soles either, but I get where you are coming from. I am breaking in a pair of Red Wing Moc Toes(1907 I think) and I am used to hooking the heel on things like a bike’s foot peg. Not being able to do that is weird. We love what we love. 🍻
Thursday Captain is also my first boot ever, now I'm diving more into the Indonesian boot makers because I'm from Asia. But, really, the Captain boot single-handedly hooked me into collecting boots
@@JohnL-m2l there are MTOs that are under $250, and already vegged-tanned. Though the process, in my case Junkard Boot Company, is quite a chore because I have to scroll through their Instagram to finally piece up what I want for my boots. And Thursday is more expensive in a sense because I had to pay for the custom fee, which was almost $100 in my area... I'm gutted about that still
@@exxie1 Ooof.. $100 for taxes? That's half the price of the boot. For $250, is the leather on your Indonesian boot better or Thursday Boots is better? Thanks btw for replying.
@@JohnL-m2l I have the Thursday Captain in brown, so that will be my only comparison. It's definitely better than Thursday. Thursday's chrome excel scratch too easily honestly, considering I am not dainty but also careful when I'm wearing them. My Junkard boots only had a single scratch right now and it's really minimal. I would say, with Asian bias and all, go for Indonesian boots if you want more bang for your buck. There are only two downsides I can see, one, the MTO is a fucking chore lol but honestly, that goes with how unique you want your boots to be, and two, I waited probably 2 months to get them if I remember correctly. I think the $250ish includes shipping worldwide and they declare minimum price on them so you won't pay custom fee for your boots. And you're welcome!!! I also have an Indonesian bag from Cravar, really great stuff if you want to check them out. I just want the Indonesian leather goods to get recognized, even if I'm not that famous to do it 😂 hope you check them out though!
@@exxie1 thank you so much for the info. I did check out Junkard. They have a sale on SC2020 - CH Dyed Brown, but it's not the color I want. I'm looking for a design like the Thursday Captain which looks casual and also formal. And I want a leather that can be polished. CH means a chromed leather, right? I see that the Pull Up leathers are within the $200 price range of the Thursday Captain. Is this Pull Up leather better than Thursday's leather? Does Onderhoud or Sagara also have boots that are within the $200 price range? Gosh, I really hate how strong the US dollar is right now. Also may I ask, what do you think for the TCX Metropolitan riding boots? I can't find any info about whether the soles are stitched or glued. Looks glued to me?
I too am addicted to Thursday Boots. I have 10 pair and I just bought my wife her second pair. My Cognac Suede Wingtip Boot are probably my favorite and definitely my Blarney Stone Commander Boot are my least favorite. I bought them for motorcycle riding but I don’t like the sole without a heel. Really enjoyed the video.
Thanks Bill! Very informative content. One thing to add on is, even captain and president fits very similar, they are actually built on different last according to Thursday customer services. I caught that when using their online sizing tool, with identical inputs, come with different size recommendation. Quite interesting.
@@josiah7499I still have mine after about 6 months, they are great boots. My first boot i’ve ever worn so I was surprised by the slight heaviness that is normal for boots.
I LOVE the wingtips, always gets compliments. I have slightly wide feet so the break-in was lengthy and sometimes painful but man I was willing to suffer through it.
I’m looking to buy this pair and have the same issue. They say to drop half a size for your usual size but they say to go up for those with wider feet. Did you get your normal size or did you go up 1/2 a size from that?
@@coltongile5240 I wear a size 14 so I didn’t have the option to go up a half-size at the time so I can’t say. They were REALLY snug tho. Just something else to note, it’s a really long, slender footprint so I actually sent my size back and went a size down because they looked way too long on my feet (but I also have big feet for my height, 6-1 wearing a 14).
I do love my explorers. They're probably the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. My only gripe is that the tongue goes down pretty low which isn't what you'd want for an exploration boot because water can quickly get inside if it's too deep. A gussetted tongue that's higher up the boot would be a nice upgrade to later models.
My first Thursdays were Tobacco Cadets. I now have Black Matte Captains, but so far, the Cadets feel the best and are my favorite of the two. If Thursday offered the Cadet in black matte, oh man that would be awesome.
Could you share why you prefer the cadets ? I can’t find much about them online and I don’t want to start out with the captains as my first pair of boots. @Scott Roberts
@@edwinanthony8314 Most of all I prefer the lower profile on a more regular basis. Don't get me wrong. I love the feel of the full service boots. But on a more regular basis, I prefer the comfort of the ankle-height boots. I have (2) pairs of Captains now, the black matte, and the Natural (which were some factory seconds) and I do love them. But still on a frequent basis, I find the cadets are worn more often. Next up I will probably try the scouts. But I am waiting to see what leathers and colors they may expand to.
Hey man I appreciate the input!! I'm bout to order a pair of the captains in brown, but the cadet also looked good for a sleeker lower profile boot that I could be more comfortable wearing more often 👍🏼 I know the Captain gets a lot of recognition from Thursday but I appreciate when a customer has an honest opinion that helps others to make more informed decisions about everyday life. 😄 Like here in this review, this guy is walking through Creeks and streams and on rocks, I live in a desert in a mostly city and town area where I'm not walking through wildlife, lol I'm mainly in town and in church, so I want something better suited for that 😄
How have you liked your Captains after the recraft from Wyatt & Son? Have you noticed any difference in the feel or fit of the boot with that added leather midsole and thicker outsole? I saw a bunch of debbie downer comments on that video about the cost of the upgrades vs the replacement costs for the boot, but honestly it is a testament to the value of Thursdays if they can be upgraded and recrafted well above their price point as well or better than many higher price point heritage brands. Thanks for the great content
I started out with the Major and love it. I was initially hesitant to get a zippered boot, but now that I've tried it, I've gotten 3 pairs of the Major.
I only have the presidents and the captains. I agree with your assessment the captain looks better for the cap toe, but my go to is the president FOR SURE. Full disclosure I bought the captains on eBay in Arizona adobe and I do not like how they feel at all, might have been seconds but they are not comfortable. The president broke in great and I barely notice when they are on. Very good review. I was going to go with the diplomat next because they look decent and comfortable, so it’s interesting that you put that last! The wingtip does look awesome though, That’s a sharp style.
It's not only the collar in the explorer that makes it look like timberlands, it's also the stitching on the sides and the boot profile that makes it look really similar to a timberland, only taller and with speedhooks. Even the sole looks similar.
I work in a data center that requires a lot of time outside checking on gens and stuff. Looking for a nice winter boot I can wear inside a data center that wont just get soaking wet if I need to go out for rounds or work outside. Any suggestions on a good boot? Right now I'm between the Captain, President, or Vanguard. I get about 9-12k steps in a day. I know these are not waterproof, but with how winter is in Texas. I think I could get away with just wearing these.
Good video Bill. Between you and Nick at Stridewise, I got interested in Thursday Boots. I own 4 pairs now. Thinking about getting the Storm King Captain in tobacco or the Vanguard.. For the price, you can't beat the quality or the looks. I wish the Diplomat came in a Storm King or Vibram sole. I guess I am sucker for mock toes boots. I have 2 pairs of Bull Runs, one for work and one for weekends. I am also thinking getting the Scout. But, I am like you with the not a fan of the soles on them....I do enjoy your channel very much. A question on your Vangaurd's., is it a tight fit? I usually wear a E or EE width..
Thank you for always watching and supporting! I really appreciate it. I think they have a vanguard available in wide sizing, but yes, I'd say it's a snug D-width
Hey there. I have about 4-5 boots 1 unopened . Have you tried AMBERJACK? They have a cool Chelsea boot or dress shoe option. I chose them , for a dress pair , because Thursdays isn’t kitchen safe for me at work.
For sneakers, Nike, adidas are good representatives (I'd order a half size smaller than that). If you search for Thursday boots sizing, I have a full written guide on how to get the correct size and that'll give you all the info you need
I’m flatfoot and I always wear my lowes but looking for new leather boot Stuck between duke and captain , leaning morning towards duke , but my question is how do the feel walking around ?
@BootSpy I’m happy I can across your video. I just bought the Burnt Ginger Captans but I am disappointed. They really do not look the way they do in the photons in the website at all. They look more brown than the reddish brown I was hoping for. Also they do not have black waxed laces at all they are dark brown and have no shine to them at all. The big issue. They do not have the darkened toe and heel the way they should. I don’t know what to call that. They do not say what that look is or how they darkened the heel and tow tip. Is it was? If I can find out how to do it I will just reorder them in the bigger size and fix that issue myself. Also the one size down didn’t work for me. They are so tight my feet were pounding. Even though I had a bit of heel slip my toes were feeling tight and so was my whole foot. I usually were mens 8 in my Converse Allstate that I were most often and other shoes. Dress shoes, etc. But I ordered them in a 7.5 and they got it wrong. I also am wondering if it there boots if I need a wider boot? I have never needed a wide boot or shoe in my life. So idk if it’s just that I need a 1/2 size larger or also wider. What do you suggest? Since you have so much experience with Thursday Boots, I would love to get your opinion. Thanks.
I would just go 1/2 size larger. Note that the leather will stretch out a little as you wear them, but if your feet were pounding, chances are your boots will still feel a little snug 1/2 size up and when the leather relaxes, you'll have a good fit. As for getting the toe and heel darker, I published a video maybe 2 or 3 videos ago called "how to care for Thursday Boots." Check that one out toward the end. I show how I applied wax to one of my boots to get that look. You can also just rub those areas with your thumb and that should add burnishing. Hope this helps!
Great channel sir! I have purchased two Thursdays and and one Grant Stone Diesel thanks to your reviews. I hope these companies that you cover know how influential your opinions are for us consumers who are purchasing their products. Keep up the great work!
@@sbentsen2714 great boot man! I also have the Grant Stone Brass boot in Jungle Kangaroo and Kudu. I REALLY like the Kudu leather a bunch! If you haven’t tried Truman, I highly recommend them as well.
Theyre great boots. I use them in Northern Norway artic winters. Good grip on snow. Not the warmest, but for walking to school/work its great. The stormking boots of thursday are the best ones.
Hey there, I'd place the captain boots on number one position me too 👍 have you ever tried urban Shepard boots? They look pretty good in my opinion. Very "red wing like" style. ☺️
Hey I'm really want a pair of captins Strom king in Matt grey but they are sold out and Idk what they will look like when broken in if you had them at 1 point or seen anyone do they get get any darker or no
Funny cuz my favorite Thursday boot i own is the Scout in mocha 😂 i absolutely love this boot, i live in the desert where it's hot and dry, its also typically more casual where i live so some of the beefier boots just stick out too much in my opinion.
Nice breakdown of each. I appreciate your explanation of the Logger (which is such a great looking boot). Also, I've been eyeing the Dress boots too, they look amazing . Please do a follow up video on them after you've worn them a little more. One quick question though, you said the Scout was a Goodyear Welt, but Thursday's site says "Stitchout Construction for Longevity." The Rugged and Resilient Scouts do say "Goodyear Welt Construction." Does that still mean they're GYW?
Yeah, I misspoke on that -- they're stitchdown constructed, which is different than a Goodyear welt. It's still a recraftable construction method though and makes for a solid boot
@@BootSpy thanks. It's honestly the reason I didn't get them though, I was able to get the Clark's bushacre 3 for $50. Considering I rarely wear a chukka I was fine with getting a cheaper made boot.
I like the look of the logger…. I’ve been looking at how tricky it would be to add speed hooks myself, and it doesn’t look too tricky to be fair. Have you ever looked into it?
The indented heel of the waxed cocao Logger is not a feature of the Logger style boot. It's instead a feature unique to the waxed cocao leather of both the Logger and the Vanguard. I have the waxed cocao Vanguard, and I love it so much. Definitely not the normal Vanguard style.
In my opinion, they basically all feel exactly the same. Thursday is really efficient in their designs, so there's a lot of overlap. I've never had an uncomfortable Thursday boot
Thursday diplomats are my favorite love the look the jodhpur boot would be ranked last.i have trouble with the buckles. Good video i appreciate your input and channel
I only have one pair of captoe boots, Brown Captain, and it is also my only Thursday boots. I don't feel the need of getting another model from the company, because I know I have the best one :D
Recently discovered your channel and it's great. I don't have 10 pairs but Thursday was also my first real boot (I believe I bought the Duke and Captain at the same time but wore the Duke first). Want to pick up the rogue, president, and maybe give the cadet another try in my actual shoe size 10.5 I'd say: 5. Cadet - never got it to fit quite right. Sold them which was a shame because I loved that ankle boot but not a chukka look. 4. Scout - 2 pairs. I like em a lot but I do find myself grabbing my dress shoes or sneakers more during summer and heftier boots during winter. 3. Duke - similar to the Scouts but I wear these a little more. 2. Vanguard - got the waxed flesh because I wanted the Nail Shank boots but didn't have $1,500 and these looked like a good alternative. Need to break them in more but I love them. Speed hooks and a pull tab would be great to have. 1. Captain - olive suede looks awesome. They're super comfortable and easy to put on. An awesome boot.
One complaint I have about Thursday boots is that, if you aren't a big size foot (Bigfoot ha ha --- like around size 8), the shoe laces are way too long. They need to have some shorter lengths for their laces that fit the boot.
No Major boots? I liked that these are zip-up boots as well as lace-ups. You can save your time lacing up and off. How cool is this gonna be? Please get them and give us your impression of them.
I have several Thursdays and probably won’t buy another. The reason is because of their crummy soles. The soles on my tobacco Presidents were the worst I have ever owned; they blew out within 5 months of once a week wear and I could feel every rock through them. I know you don’t like wedge soles but I got some black Vibram wedges on them and they are light as a feather and so comfortable! I’m looking at Parkfield for my next boots; for the price of Re-soling my Thursdays I could have bought those in the first place
My (new) Thursday Captain smelled like a chemical plant. The whole house is smelly now. This seems to be an issue. How are they treating some of their boots?
What, no Cadet to review, lol? I’m kidding, of course, since style is very much personal preference. I have two pairs of Cadet boots, sequoia and walnut, and they fit the bill for almost any casual to dressy outfit I would normally wear. I’d describe them as slightly high dress shoes rather than boots though.
Really? I’ve been looking at Thursday boots and I don’t like the heavy boot look of the captain, but I felt like the cadet was a good medium of getting that classic leather bootish style for smart casual look with that toe cap especially, without the bulky look of the captain. Hardly any videos on it though can’t get a good picture in my mind for them.
Please don't go camping in any Thursday boots. They are fasion boots, not hiking boots. But a pair of good tracking boots and save your Thursdays for sunday "hiking" in a park.
I have pretty wide feet and I was wondering if the Wingtips might be too narrow. I have a pair of Presidents and absolutely love em and was wondering if anyone had advice or input if Wingtips are significantly narrower than their other boots or if it just appears so due to the overall design?
I just ordered wingtips and I have wide feet. It's hard to tell how narrow they are in the pictures. I usually wear a 12 due to the width but they were too loose everywhere else. So I emailed them and they obviously suggested I try the 11.5. I am expecting them to feel a bit snug but hopefully open up some toward the front with some wear. I'll update you on what they feel like.
@@Currentsituation-nj9nw So they (11.5) still felt a bit too long for me. They definitely run longer than most shoes. The width felt ok but it just didn't feel right overall. The other thing was the finishes on both pairs so far have not really lived up to the pictures on their website. I feel like they look so much richer in the photos; definitely touched up or additional refinishing. I went ahead and ordered the 11s which just came in last night (I know I must be crazy to really want these to work). They felt way narrow out of the box but I decided to try and mold them to my feet instead of just giving up and returning them. I wore about 4 pairs of socks and shoved my feet in and wore them walking around the house until my feet went numb. Then as soon as I took each foot out I stuffed them with shoe paper until they were tight enough to fill in where my feet stretched the leather out. I intend to place them outside in indirect heat to hopefully mold into my foot shape for comfort. Time will tell. Additionally this size 11 seems to be the closest to the picture thus far although they still don't look as "deepy rich" as the pictures but I think I can probably find some how to videos on here to get them more like the pictures or at the very least find a shoe cobbler and see if they will work on the finish some for me. Hope that was a good enough update for ya. Remind me in a month and I'll let you know how it worked out and if I haven't returned them.
"Wedge sole, not really my thing"
*seethes in wedge sole fanaticism*
I wear a pair of White's Moc toes almost everyday and I love them so much, I learned how to and resoled them myself so I didn't have to be missing them for a few weeks at the cobblers shop. But again, different boots for different people that need different things from them. Good video!
I am not a big fan of the wedge soles either, but I get where you are coming from. I am breaking in a pair of Red Wing Moc Toes(1907 I think) and I am used to hooking the heel on things like a bike’s foot peg. Not being able to do that is weird. We love what we love. 🍻
haha that made me laugh -- thank you so much for watching -- I really appreciate it!
Thursday Captain is also my first boot ever, now I'm diving more into the Indonesian boot makers because I'm from Asia. But, really, the Captain boot single-handedly hooked me into collecting boots
Indonesian boots are more expensive than Thursday, right?
@@JohnL-m2l there are MTOs that are under $250, and already vegged-tanned. Though the process, in my case Junkard Boot Company, is quite a chore because I have to scroll through their Instagram to finally piece up what I want for my boots. And Thursday is more expensive in a sense because I had to pay for the custom fee, which was almost $100 in my area... I'm gutted about that still
@@exxie1 Ooof.. $100 for taxes? That's half the price of the boot. For $250, is the leather on your Indonesian boot better or Thursday Boots is better? Thanks btw for replying.
@@JohnL-m2l I have the Thursday Captain in brown, so that will be my only comparison. It's definitely better than Thursday. Thursday's chrome excel scratch too easily honestly, considering I am not dainty but also careful when I'm wearing them. My Junkard boots only had a single scratch right now and it's really minimal. I would say, with Asian bias and all, go for Indonesian boots if you want more bang for your buck. There are only two downsides I can see, one, the MTO is a fucking chore lol but honestly, that goes with how unique you want your boots to be, and two, I waited probably 2 months to get them if I remember correctly. I think the $250ish includes shipping worldwide and they declare minimum price on them so you won't pay custom fee for your boots. And you're welcome!!! I also have an Indonesian bag from Cravar, really great stuff if you want to check them out. I just want the Indonesian leather goods to get recognized, even if I'm not that famous to do it 😂 hope you check them out though!
@@exxie1 thank you so much for the info. I did check out Junkard. They have a sale on SC2020 - CH Dyed Brown, but it's not the color I want. I'm looking for a design like the Thursday Captain which looks casual and also formal. And I want a leather that can be polished. CH means a chromed leather, right? I see that the Pull Up leathers are within the $200 price range of the Thursday Captain. Is this Pull Up leather better than Thursday's leather? Does Onderhoud or Sagara also have boots that are within the $200 price range? Gosh, I really hate how strong the US dollar is right now. Also may I ask, what do you think for the TCX Metropolitan riding boots? I can't find any info about whether the soles are stitched or glued. Looks glued to me?
I got some speed hooks installed on my Logger boot and it made a world of difference!
How much did it cost to do this?
I too am addicted to Thursday Boots. I have 10 pair and I just bought my wife her second pair. My Cognac Suede Wingtip Boot are probably my favorite and definitely my Blarney Stone Commander Boot are my least favorite. I bought them for motorcycle riding but I don’t like the sole without a heel. Really enjoyed the video.
Thanks Bill! Very informative content. One thing to add on is, even captain and president fits very similar, they are actually built on different last according to Thursday customer services. I caught that when using their online sizing tool, with identical inputs, come with different size recommendation. Quite interesting.
Didn't know that! Very interesting!
Just got my first pair of captains in canyon and I love them, can’t wait to add more to the collection 😁
Good choice!
Do you still have them?
@@josiah7499I still have mine after about 6 months, they are great boots. My first boot i’ve ever worn so I was surprised by the slight heaviness that is normal for boots.
I especially like the explanation of why you rank each one where you have.
Glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much for watching!
Just got the regular captain in matte black and oh boy does it live up to the hype. Very happy with em.
Love the lineup🔥
U guys are the best
I LOVE the wingtips, always gets compliments. I have slightly wide feet so the break-in was lengthy and sometimes painful but man I was willing to suffer through it.
I’m looking to buy this pair and have the same issue. They say to drop half a size for your usual size but they say to go up for those with wider feet. Did you get your normal size or did you go up 1/2 a size from that?
@@coltongile5240 I wear a size 14 so I didn’t have the option to go up a half-size at the time so I can’t say. They were REALLY snug tho. Just something else to note, it’s a really long, slender footprint so I actually sent my size back and went a size down because they looked way too long on my feet (but I also have big feet for my height, 6-1 wearing a 14).
Im currently wearing my wingtips for the literal first time with wide feet for the break in phase.
@@Furry-ousNews Sending all the good vibes your way man! Hopefully it goes quick!
I do love my explorers. They're probably the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. My only gripe is that the tongue goes down pretty low which isn't what you'd want for an exploration boot because water can quickly get inside if it's too deep. A gussetted tongue that's higher up the boot would be a nice upgrade to later models.
My first Thursdays were Tobacco Cadets. I now have Black Matte Captains, but so far, the Cadets feel the best and are my favorite of the two. If Thursday offered the Cadet in black matte, oh man that would be awesome.
Could you share why you prefer the cadets ? I can’t find much about them online and I don’t want to start out with the captains as my first pair of boots. @Scott Roberts
@@edwinanthony8314 Most of all I prefer the lower profile on a more regular basis. Don't get me wrong. I love the feel of the full service boots. But on a more regular basis, I prefer the comfort of the ankle-height boots.
I have (2) pairs of Captains now, the black matte, and the Natural (which were some factory seconds) and I do love them. But still on a frequent basis, I find the cadets are worn more often.
Next up I will probably try the scouts. But I am waiting to see what leathers and colors they may expand to.
@@scotcherton Thanks!!
Hey man I appreciate the input!! I'm bout to order a pair of the captains in brown, but the cadet also looked good for a sleeker lower profile boot that I could be more comfortable wearing more often 👍🏼 I know the Captain gets a lot of recognition from Thursday but I appreciate when a customer has an honest opinion that helps others to make more informed decisions about everyday life. 😄 Like here in this review, this guy is walking through Creeks and streams and on rocks, I live in a desert in a mostly city and town area where I'm not walking through wildlife, lol I'm mainly in town and in church, so I want something better suited for that 😄
Is the Explorer good for hiking? Are any of their boots ideal for hiking?
How have you liked your Captains after the recraft from Wyatt & Son? Have you noticed any difference in the feel or fit of the boot with that added leather midsole and thicker outsole? I saw a bunch of debbie downer comments on that video about the cost of the upgrades vs the replacement costs for the boot, but honestly it is a testament to the value of Thursdays if they can be upgraded and recrafted well above their price point as well or better than many higher price point heritage brands. Thanks for the great content
Yo I’ve been wearing them even more since the recraft. I love the natural leather sole look
I started out with the Major and love it. I was initially hesitant to get a zippered boot, but now that I've tried it, I've gotten 3 pairs of the Major.
Great video!!! Can you please advise on Silva boots from Beckett Simonon?? Are those Chelsea boots good???
I only have the presidents and the captains. I agree with your assessment the captain looks better for the cap toe, but my go to is the president FOR SURE. Full disclosure I bought the captains on eBay in Arizona adobe and I do not like how they feel at all, might have been seconds but they are not comfortable. The president broke in great and I barely notice when they are on. Very good review. I was going to go with the diplomat next because they look decent and comfortable, so it’s interesting that you put that last! The wingtip does look awesome though, That’s a sharp style.
Great video! Good info. Thanks so much 🙏👍🏼
Very underrated channel
I appreciate the kind words -- thank you for watching and commenting!
Good video. I can only rock the styles with wide widths
yeah, they only have a select few styles available in wide. Thank you for watching!
@@BootSpy It's easy to watch. You have great content
It's not only the collar in the explorer that makes it look like timberlands, it's also the stitching on the sides and the boot profile that makes it look really similar to a timberland, only taller and with speedhooks. Even the sole looks similar.
Yeah ,I'm definitely not a fan of Thursday boots. They're like cheap knock offs of some really classic boots.
@@kartikchary I do like them, have the captain and the duke. They're good value and quality. Of course I like my red wings and wolverine more
Thanks for the helpful video.
What color was the Captain shoes you had as your top choice? We're those tobacco color?
Thank you !!
The non wedge sole version of the Scout is a stitchout construction by the way, not a Goodyear welt. 👍
Just bought a Thursday explorer today! Awesome video
I work in a data center that requires a lot of time outside checking on gens and stuff. Looking for a nice winter boot I can wear inside a data center that wont just get soaking wet if I need to go out for rounds or work outside. Any suggestions on a good boot? Right now I'm between the Captain, President, or Vanguard. I get about 9-12k steps in a day. I know these are not waterproof, but with how winter is in Texas. I think I could get away with just wearing these.
Do any of these come with a steel or composite toe?
Are they any good for winter weather?
I wonder what thursdayboots chrome leather is. Is it made of cowhide?
Good video Bill. Between you and Nick at Stridewise, I got interested in Thursday Boots. I own 4 pairs now. Thinking about getting the Storm King Captain in tobacco or the Vanguard.. For the price, you can't beat the quality or the looks. I wish the Diplomat came in a Storm King or Vibram sole. I guess I am sucker for mock toes boots. I have 2 pairs of Bull Runs, one for work and one for weekends. I am also thinking getting the Scout. But, I am like you with the not a fan of the soles on them....I do enjoy your channel very much. A question on your Vangaurd's., is it a tight fit? I usually wear a E or EE width..
Thank you for always watching and supporting! I really appreciate it. I think they have a vanguard available in wide sizing, but yes, I'd say it's a snug D-width
Amazing list, is the explorer better for hiking or the storm king captains ?
I'd do the Explorer for hiking because it has a higher shaft and a storm welt
Just ordered a pair of Thursday Captains. Nice to have your endorsement.
What about the Casa Moto now? Where would/does that fit in your top 10 or 11 list?
Can you tell where did you get the denim shirt from? It looks really cool
Hey there. I have about 4-5 boots 1 unopened . Have you tried AMBERJACK? They have a cool Chelsea boot or dress shoe option. I chose them , for a dress pair , because Thursdays isn’t kitchen safe for me at work.
What do you think of the cadet model? Why do you think there not popular?
Hey man. Can u help me with sizing? what mainstream shoes or sneakers size u're wearing and what Thursday size u use?
For sneakers, Nike, adidas are good representatives (I'd order a half size smaller than that). If you search for Thursday boots sizing, I have a full written guide on how to get the correct size and that'll give you all the info you need
I’m flatfoot and I always wear my lowes but looking for new leather boot
Stuck between duke and captain , leaning morning towards duke , but my question is how do the feel walking around ?
@BootSpy I’m happy I can across your video. I just bought the Burnt Ginger Captans but I am disappointed. They really do not look the way they do in the photons in the website at all. They look more brown than the reddish brown I was hoping for. Also they do not have black waxed laces at all they are dark brown and have no shine to them at all. The big issue. They do not have the darkened toe and heel the way they should. I don’t know what to call that. They do not say what that look is or how they darkened the heel and tow tip. Is it was? If I can find out how to do it I will just reorder them in the bigger size and fix that issue myself. Also the one size down didn’t work for me. They are so tight my feet were pounding. Even though I had a bit of heel slip my toes were feeling tight and so was my whole foot. I usually were mens 8 in my Converse Allstate that I were most often and other shoes. Dress shoes, etc. But I ordered them in a 7.5 and they got it wrong. I also am wondering if it there boots if I need a wider boot? I have never needed a wide boot or shoe in my life. So idk if it’s just that I need a 1/2 size larger or also wider. What do you suggest? Since you have so much experience with Thursday Boots, I would love to get your opinion. Thanks.
I would just go 1/2 size larger. Note that the leather will stretch out a little as you wear them, but if your feet were pounding, chances are your boots will still feel a little snug 1/2 size up and when the leather relaxes, you'll have a good fit. As for getting the toe and heel darker, I published a video maybe 2 or 3 videos ago called "how to care for Thursday Boots." Check that one out toward the end. I show how I applied wax to one of my boots to get that look. You can also just rub those areas with your thumb and that should add burnishing. Hope this helps!
Great channel sir! I have purchased two Thursdays and and one Grant Stone Diesel thanks to your reviews. I hope these companies that you cover know how influential your opinions are for us consumers who are purchasing their products. Keep up the great work!
Good to hear bro, how do you like the Grant Stone Diesel??
@@sbentsen2714 great boot man! I also have the Grant Stone Brass boot in Jungle Kangaroo and Kudu. I REALLY like the Kudu leather a bunch! If you haven’t tried Truman, I highly recommend them as well.
Great video. What brand is your shirt? Thanks 👍
That's a GAP denim shirt -- nothing fancy, but very comfortable
Can i know where you bought that denim shirt you was wearing?
I wanna own at least one chukka boot, so the scout sounds like a great option? Maybe the grey colorway will be good
I wanted to see the Thursday Legend on the list! Would love to see you review it
I'll have to get on that!
Theyre great boots. I use them in Northern Norway artic winters. Good grip on snow. Not the warmest, but for walking to school/work its great.
The stormking boots of thursday are the best ones.
Hey there,
I'd place the captain boots on number one position me too 👍 have you ever tried urban Shepard boots? They look pretty good in my opinion. Very "red wing like" style. ☺️
Agree! Love my Urban Shepherd
My first Thursdays that I ordered was the stormking
Have a cobbler put a pit-tanned leather sole on the Wing Tip and it becomes the perfect versatile dress boot.
This channel is top top notch 👌...Keep it up man!
Thank you brother!
Hey I'm really want a pair of captins Strom king in Matt grey but they are sold out and Idk what they will look like when broken in if you had them at 1 point or seen anyone do they get get any darker or no
Great video!
Funny cuz my favorite Thursday boot i own is the Scout in mocha 😂 i absolutely love this boot, i live in the desert where it's hot and dry, its also typically more casual where i live so some of the beefier boots just stick out too much in my opinion.
Did you dye the leather laces on the vanguard boot? They look darker than what is advertised on the website (in a good way)
Nice breakdown of each. I appreciate your explanation of the Logger (which is such a great looking boot). Also, I've been eyeing the Dress boots too, they look amazing . Please do a follow up video on them after you've worn them a little more. One quick question though, you said the Scout was a Goodyear Welt, but Thursday's site says "Stitchout Construction for Longevity." The Rugged and Resilient Scouts do say "Goodyear Welt Construction." Does that still mean they're GYW?
Yeah, I misspoke on that -- they're stitchdown constructed, which is different than a Goodyear welt. It's still a recraftable construction method though and makes for a solid boot
@@BootSpy thanks. It's honestly the reason I didn't get them though, I was able to get the Clark's bushacre 3 for $50. Considering I rarely wear a chukka I was fine with getting a cheaper made boot.
I like the look of the logger….
I’ve been looking at how tricky it would be to add speed hooks myself, and it doesn’t look too tricky to be fair. Have you ever looked into it?
I was thinking the exact same thing. I know they changed the outsoul for thicker rubber at least
The indented heel of the waxed cocao Logger is not a feature of the Logger style boot. It's instead a feature unique to the waxed cocao leather of both the Logger and the Vanguard. I have the waxed cocao Vanguard, and I love it so much. Definitely not the normal Vanguard style.
Do you think that the Thursday explorer would be a good army boot? The climate in Greece is mixed i would like to know how the stitching holds up
You need to review the casa motos! I’m really considering getting them but I need your blessing lol
I came to see your thoughts on the titan.😅
Do you not have a pair or just don't like them?
I got the titan after this video. I have a dedicated review just on that boot if you’re interested
Got my Captains last Friday! Love em!
So glad you're enjoying them!
Considering the release of the Titan, is this still their best one?
Titan is on the way…I’ll let you know
Captain or Duke for a live performing musician/ singer? Grey suede or brown?
What are your top 3 purely for comfort and underfoot cushioning?
In my opinion, they basically all feel exactly the same. Thursday is really efficient in their designs, so there's a lot of overlap. I've never had an uncomfortable Thursday boot
@@BootSpy I thought the stormking or diplomat might be a bit more cushioned due to the sole. Is that not the case?
Yes, the Captain is the most balanced Thursday boot, just not with the Stormking sole (proportions matter).
No majors?
I fukcing love my vanguards, definitely my fav shoe to wear. Summer is rolling around so now I'm hesitant to wear them lol.
Thursday diplomats are my favorite love the look the jodhpur boot would be ranked last.i have trouble with the buckles. Good video i appreciate your input and channel
Thank you so much for watching!
That combat looks like it would be great on a standard or naked bike.
I only have one pair of captoe boots, Brown Captain, and it is also my only Thursday boots. I don't feel the need of getting another model from the company, because I know I have the best one :D
Surprised no titan/hero here. Where would you rate it?
Recently discovered your channel and it's great. I don't have 10 pairs but Thursday was also my first real boot (I believe I bought the Duke and Captain at the same time but wore the Duke first). Want to pick up the rogue, president, and maybe give the cadet another try in my actual shoe size 10.5
I'd say:
5. Cadet - never got it to fit quite right. Sold them which was a shame because I loved that ankle boot but not a chukka look.
4. Scout - 2 pairs. I like em a lot but I do find myself grabbing my dress shoes or sneakers more during summer and heftier boots during winter.
3. Duke - similar to the Scouts but I wear these a little more.
2. Vanguard - got the waxed flesh because I wanted the Nail Shank boots but didn't have $1,500 and these looked like a good alternative. Need to break them in more but I love them. Speed hooks and a pull tab would be great to have.
1. Captain - olive suede looks awesome. They're super comfortable and easy to put on. An awesome boot.
Nice, great lineup! Thank you so much for watching -- I really appreciate it!
You should do a video about Beckett Simonon Boots 😎
One complaint I have about Thursday boots is that, if you aren't a big size foot (Bigfoot ha ha --- like around size 8), the shoe laces are way too long. They need to have some shorter lengths for their laces that fit the boot.
Fella looks like he's gagging like a pro in the thumbnail
No Major boots? I liked that these are zip-up boots as well as lace-ups. You can save your time lacing up and off. How cool is this gonna be? Please get them and give us your impression of them.
Ive spent probably 24 hours of my life just leaving my boots, so you make a good point haha
What is the most beautiful color?
I have 2 pairs of Vanguards and they're great.
What about the Legend?
I have several Thursdays and probably won’t buy another. The reason is because of their crummy soles. The soles on my tobacco Presidents were the worst I have ever owned; they blew out within 5 months of once a week wear and I could feel every rock through them. I know you don’t like wedge soles but I got some black Vibram wedges on them and they are light as a feather and so comfortable! I’m looking at Parkfield for my next boots; for the price of Re-soling my Thursdays I could have bought those in the first place
Why does nobody ever talk about the Major, kind of the captain with a zipper? Anybody have experience with them?
Would be good to see a review on Lanx boots.. Made in the u.k.
I am seeing Captains at 180. That cap toe would kill me, but it is beautiful. I looking for a combat style
No love for the Cadet? Not sure if it was out 2 years ago......
These would be great work boots if a steal toe cap was incorporated on it.
I have the captains I do like them a lot. My friend said they look too big on me. (I’m a short guy 5’6) anyone else have that issue?
Just got my firt pair and I think I'm gonna end up like you whit 10 pairs they just 🔥 😂
I have the caption in brown . Yes I like the boots but would not buy another pair . I wear my Timberlands more because of the weather in Toronto .
Technical point. The captain doesn't have a true toe cap. Not double layer, just cosmetic.
My (new) Thursday Captain smelled like a chemical plant. The whole house is smelly now. This seems to be an issue. How are they treating some of their boots?
It’s surprising how much better the vanguard is compared to the other ones.
Are they real leather?
What, no Cadet to review, lol? I’m kidding, of course, since style is very much personal preference. I have two pairs of Cadet boots, sequoia and walnut, and they fit the bill for almost any casual to dressy outfit I would normally wear. I’d describe them as slightly high dress shoes rather than boots though.
Really? I’ve been looking at Thursday boots and I don’t like the heavy boot look of the captain, but I felt like the cadet was a good medium of getting that classic leather bootish style for smart casual look with that toe cap especially, without the bulky look of the captain. Hardly any videos on it though can’t get a good picture in my mind for them.
the captains aren't comfortable at all. the extra layer of leather in the front will just hurt ur toes. extra pressure. The presidents are the best
Which color is your Diplomat in this video?
Please don't go camping in any Thursday boots. They are fasion boots, not hiking boots. But a pair of good tracking boots and save your Thursdays for sunday "hiking" in a park.
You can do basic hiking in Thursdays, in my experience.
Go over your shoe collection one day!
I have pretty wide feet and I was wondering if the Wingtips might be too narrow. I have a pair of Presidents and absolutely love em and was wondering if anyone had advice or input if Wingtips are significantly narrower than their other boots or if it just appears so due to the overall design?
I just ordered wingtips and I have wide feet. It's hard to tell how narrow they are in the pictures. I usually wear a 12 due to the width but they were too loose everywhere else. So I emailed them and they obviously suggested I try the 11.5. I am expecting them to feel a bit snug but hopefully open up some toward the front with some wear. I'll update you on what they feel like.
@@AimForTheBushes908 how do they fit by now?
@@Currentsituation-nj9nw So they (11.5) still felt a bit too long for me. They definitely run longer than most shoes. The width felt ok but it just didn't feel right overall. The other thing was the finishes on both pairs so far have not really lived up to the pictures on their website. I feel like they look so much richer in the photos; definitely touched up or additional refinishing.
I went ahead and ordered the 11s which just came in last night (I know I must be crazy to really want these to work). They felt way narrow out of the box but I decided to try and mold them to my feet instead of just giving up and returning them.
I wore about 4 pairs of socks and shoved my feet in and wore them walking around the house until my feet went numb. Then as soon as I took each foot out I stuffed them with shoe paper until they were tight enough to fill in where my feet stretched the leather out. I intend to place them outside in indirect heat to hopefully mold into my foot shape for comfort. Time will tell.
Additionally this size 11 seems to be the closest to the picture thus far although they still don't look as "deepy rich" as the pictures but I think I can probably find some how to videos on here to get them more like the pictures or at the very least find a shoe cobbler and see if they will work on the finish some for me.
Hope that was a good enough update for ya. Remind me in a month and I'll let you know how it worked out and if I haven't returned them.
Just add speedhooks to your Thrusday logger yourself...
Why are your pants rolled up tho?
Casamoto not in the list? 😮
at the end of the video , you forgot to pick up the Doritos bag in the stream😂
I know, still bothers me
@@BootSpy 🤣🤣🤣
I just wish the Captain was a true cap toe. I would pay the extra no problem.