it's hard to find one I want to put more than $200 into. Thanks for the Thursday recommendation. Where does Redwings Blacksmith fit? I haven't paid $300 for boots (one time, rough job) Dr. Marten's are usually half price $70-$100 online. There's limited prints and 40 some colors. Insane hardware...MIGHT NOT BE HALF PRICE, you gotta get them if you love them, they disappear in days sometimes. Nappy suede, butter soft suede, crazy horse ❤oil tanned, analine vegetable tanned leather, I don't recommend black patent w/ 20 colors...leather is cheaply made on lots of the Earth 🌍 There's BEN (bouncy grip), Original (everyday), Pascal (soft), BEX (durable harder), platforms, giant platforms, &Wintergrip soles. The half size....just walk on the heel for a week or 2. It stretched perfectly for half size. Boot stretchers, lots of people swear buy them. I COMPARE DOCS TO CONVERSE....UNISEX FOOTWEAR....both are famous for being comfortable, cheap, & colorful. Hi-tops for ankle support low-tops for less laces.
The sole can't be beat. If they would only build a better boot on top of it. Maybe this is a chance for a collaboration. Or someone else can build a good boot using the Dr. Martens sole
Hey @Stridewise, great video! Very informative, as always, and I can tell you always put a lot of effort into your videos! BTW, did you see the new Thursday's Challenger boots? They look quite great, though too tough for my day to day life as a programmer haha, would love your opinion on them
The leather you mentioned as crappy isn’t the only leather in DM’s catalogue tho. True, the ones mentioned that are prone to cracking are from their 1460 smooth line, because they are very corrected forms of leather. But they also have crazy horse, greasy and waxed full grain leathers that are very sturdy, supple, does not crack and definitely would stand the test of time, with the minimum amount of care. Still not heavy duty work boots, but for $170(and sometimes lower when on sale), and used as an everyday casual boot, and in rotation with other boots and shoes like most people, I’d say you’re getting your money’s worth.
Even as a Brit, I’d opt for the Thursdays every time. Easily resoled anywhere and longer lasting is an easy choice. I see that you’re edging closer to 100k subscribers. Anything planned for such a milestone?
The best alternatives are actually vintage german army boots (readily availible for unter 100 Euros) and Austrian Bundesheer Feldstiefel leicht (arround 100-150 Euros). Much better construction and leather (german: 2,8-3mm leather, norwegian stitch, leather insole) then these alternatives or at least much cheaper if you live in Europe.
is the norwegian stitch better than the goodyear welt? Also i just got the austrian fieldboot brand new and i was wondering. Do you need to condition the leather insole?
I bought 3 pairs of boots over the past year and the Solovair soles have held up the best of any of the boots I've purchased. I went for the gaucho crazy horse browns are really love them. I have a pair of Thursday loggers in waxed cacao and the leather is much thicker but they were a genuinely tough break-in. Overall both of the boots are stellar but I have already had to resole the heels and the wear on the front part of the Thursday storm soles is very noticeable. I live in CC Philadelphia and mostly walk on concrete and asphalt and was surprised how quickly the Thursday boots soles wore down. I walk probably 6-8 miles daily and cycle my boots to keep the wear minimized but the Solovair soles just last. I bought a pair of gripfast (also solovair) for a more punk look but they are less water resistant than my Derby style boots. once these soles wear out I will probably just have the boots re-welted because of how much I like the uppers. I think I accidentally became a bit of a Solovair superfan but I think it's really neat how they were a workey Co-Op and have carried on making really nice punk footwear despite losing the Dr. Martens license
I love Dr. Martin boots have severl pair in different colors. I have some for work some for church some for casual. Also have Red Wings Tony Lamas and Justin boots.
Can you do a video about the best socks and your sock collection? What are the best brands to buy socks. Nordic socks. Work socks. Plain socks. Cotton socks. Wool socks. No show socks. All about socks. I find socks frustrating. I hate all my socks. And I don't know where to buy them.
I switched to Solovair years ago. I love them. The older ones have yellow and black stitching with blue labels. I’m lucky I still have some vintage Dr Martens. 15 years ago, I had to buy a pair of made in China Docs. They are really good. Go figure.
you are talking about DR Martens that are made in England. Their price much higher. But you are holding the made in China one. They don’t even have a real stitch.
If people don’t like Thursdays existing, then they are free to make a better boot at the same price through multiple economic crashes in Birth America with the same reputable customer service. If people from casuals to serious heritage footwear people will keep buying them and speaking so well of them, then they’re clearly doing far more right than wrong.
Watch the video, knowitall. He mentions the hero when talking about the Thursdays (and they obviously weren't available/released at the time of filming).
I wonder if anyone saw you with boots on ur hands walking down the street like that ?
Only one reason to wear Dr. Martens. The AirSole. Every step feels good.
I’m glad I made sure to call out that it is indeed a very nice soft cushy experience
it's hard to find one I want to put more than $200 into.
Thanks for the Thursday recommendation. Where does Redwings Blacksmith fit? I haven't paid $300 for boots (one time, rough job)
Dr. Marten's are usually half price $70-$100 online.
There's limited prints and 40 some colors. Insane hardware...MIGHT NOT BE HALF PRICE, you gotta get them if you love them, they disappear in days sometimes.
Nappy suede, butter soft suede, crazy horse ❤oil tanned, analine vegetable tanned leather, I don't recommend black patent w/ 20 colors...leather is cheaply made on lots of the Earth 🌍
There's BEN (bouncy grip), Original (everyday), Pascal (soft), BEX (durable harder), platforms, giant platforms, &Wintergrip soles.
The half size....just walk on the heel for a week or 2. It stretched perfectly for half size. Boot stretchers, lots of people swear buy them.
I COMPARE DOCS TO CONVERSE....UNISEX FOOTWEAR....both are famous for being comfortable, cheap, & colorful.
Hi-tops for ankle support low-tops for less laces.
6:04 looks like my sleep paralysis demon
Hahahah that’s what I said when I was filming it! I think I referenced either the exorcist stair walker or that faceless nightmare guy on Louie
The sole can't be beat. If they would only build a better boot on top of it. Maybe this is a chance for a collaboration. Or someone else can build a good boot using the Dr. Martens sole
wtf, in Europe, 1460 made in China drMartens cost 200eur ....thats cca 225 usd
Hey @Stridewise, great video! Very informative, as always, and I can tell you always put a lot of effort into your videos! BTW, did you see the new Thursday's Challenger boots? They look quite great, though too tough for my day to day life as a programmer haha, would love your opinion on them
PNW knockoff, it dosnt even have a single nail in it
I defintely want to see a review on the Challenger
The leather you mentioned as crappy isn’t the only leather in DM’s catalogue tho. True, the ones mentioned that are prone to cracking are from their 1460 smooth line, because they are very corrected forms of leather. But they also have crazy horse, greasy and waxed full grain leathers that are very sturdy, supple, does not crack and definitely would stand the test of time, with the minimum amount of care. Still not heavy duty work boots, but for $170(and sometimes lower when on sale), and used as an everyday casual boot, and in rotation with other boots and shoes like most people, I’d say you’re getting your money’s worth.
i have the nappa 1460 and it doesnt have that plastic finish. Maybe its a better option than the smooth leather ones.
The toe on the Thursdays is too low and streamlined
Even as a Brit, I’d opt for the Thursdays every time. Easily resoled anywhere and longer lasting is an easy choice.
I see that you’re edging closer to 100k subscribers. Anything planned for such a milestone?
The best alternatives are actually vintage german army boots (readily availible for unter 100 Euros) and Austrian Bundesheer Feldstiefel leicht (arround 100-150 Euros).
Much better construction and leather (german: 2,8-3mm leather, norwegian stitch, leather insole) then these alternatives or at least much cheaper if you live in Europe.
is the norwegian stitch better than the goodyear welt? Also i just got the austrian fieldboot brand new and i was wondering. Do you need to condition the leather insole?
would it be possible to resole Docs but use leather for the welts instead?
Yes if the upper is a good quality like Horween but no yellow stitches if you don’t like flashy colors.
I see the goral boot in the thumbnail...not comparable. Booooooooo! Bad vid!
I love my crazy horse 1460 doc martens! But i think about getting a redwing some day
I bought 3 pairs of boots over the past year and the Solovair soles have held up the best of any of the boots I've purchased. I went for the gaucho crazy horse browns are really love them. I have a pair of Thursday loggers in waxed cacao and the leather is much thicker but they were a genuinely tough break-in. Overall both of the boots are stellar but I have already had to resole the heels and the wear on the front part of the Thursday storm soles is very noticeable. I live in CC Philadelphia and mostly walk on concrete and asphalt and was surprised how quickly the Thursday boots soles wore down.
I walk probably 6-8 miles daily and cycle my boots to keep the wear minimized but the Solovair soles just last. I bought a pair of gripfast (also solovair) for a more punk look but they are less water resistant than my Derby style boots. once these soles wear out I will probably just have the boots re-welted because of how much I like the uppers. I think I accidentally became a bit of a Solovair superfan but I think it's really neat how they were a workey Co-Op and have carried on making really nice punk footwear despite losing the Dr. Martens license
thursday is really opening the eyes of "the boot comunity" by showing them the country down below the usa
I love Dr. Martin boots have severl pair in different colors. I have some for work some for church some for casual. Also have Red Wings Tony Lamas and Justin boots.
Can you do a video about the best socks and your sock collection? What are the best brands to buy socks. Nordic socks. Work socks. Plain socks. Cotton socks. Wool socks. No show socks. All about socks. I find socks frustrating. I hate all my socks. And I don't know where to buy them.
I just found a pair a Red Wing Sawmill for $120!!
Still smells new, and in the beautiful Mohave rough out leather. I'm so chuffed.
I switched to Solovair years ago. I love them. The older ones have yellow and black stitching with blue labels. I’m lucky I still have some vintage Dr Martens. 15 years ago, I had to buy a pair of made in China Docs. They are really good. Go figure.
Nice video. Any alternatives to the cherry rub off boots from DM?
Wish you could've mentioned something like MIE Grinders or other alternatives with steel toes, boots like these ought to have em
I have some Goral Stanleys. I'm definitely excited to hear that they are planning for a resoling service here in the U.S.
Great video but the sound seems fast!
you are talking about DR Martens that are made in England. Their price much higher.
But you are holding the made in China one. They don’t even have a real stitch.
I mention the made in England ones as a popular alternative but I’m clear that’s not what I’m holding
If people don’t like Thursdays existing, then they are free to make a better boot at the same price through multiple economic crashes in Birth America with the same reputable customer service. If people from casuals to serious heritage footwear people will keep buying them and speaking so well of them, then they’re clearly doing far more right than wrong.
Companies like Thursdays, like them or not, are good for the overall boot world. More choices and better prices👍
Should check out the Jim Green AR8. More work boot focused, but quite chunky.
Ha I put them in the article in the description!
Does Thursday make steel toe boots?
Doc Martens used to but don't anymore
I still have several pairs of Made in England boots with steel toe.
They don't make them like that anymore.
Sorry to say but stomper is not the alternative Thursday just released Hero model with black patent looking leather which is the actual alternative!
Meaning on Sep19 it was released
Watch the video, knowitall. He mentions the hero when talking about the Thursdays (and they obviously weren't available/released at the time of filming).
@@dsant2811 i made comment before he mentioned that part:)