Was wondering if you were considering dissecting pairs of modern Military boots? They're not cheap and many people rely on them for daily wear so it'd be interesting to see what people are actually getting for their money.
Combat boots are designed for periods of heavy use, say 24/7 for several weeks, and then to be replaced at government expense as needed. Although the boots are supposedly made to military specification the durability varies by manufacturer. The target price for the government must be relatively low, say less than $100, so the quality does not compare to the high priced domestic work boots. One big advantage is that the U.S. military procures boots in a greater range of lengths and widths than typical consumer work boot manufacturers provide. There was a huge amount of government surplus stock left over from the middle east wars but that no longer seems to be the situation.
I'd like this too, comparing standard boots like Bellevilles, etc. Would be interesting to see the difference between the older models (such as the Vanguard construction Bellevilles) vs the newer, more sneaker like models.
@@craigman7262 doesn't beat Redwing in what aspect exactly? Certainly tops them in construction and materials. White's moc outclasses redwing's clearly in those two categories.
How is there not an axe on that wheel yet? You can't tell me there isn't at least one axe murderer... I mean lumberjack, in the office. More serious note, bought one of the wallets. Can't wait to get it up here in Canuckistan.
Just want to put out a white’s boots warning out there for November 2022. I ordered a pair of boots during their Black Friday sale. They charged me. I got an email telling me the boots I ordered were discontinued even though they are advertised on their site. More significantly they said it will take 14 days to get my money back. I’m sure they’re lovely boots. BUT I’ll never know cause I’ll never buy one of their products with that kind of customer service.
Bought my whites moc Toe after the original video and it was my first leather boot. I’m in a warehouse and do about 15 miles of walking per day. I’m on my 3rd sole and the boot is perfect still. I do maintain them constantly and have a good cobbler local to me which has helped. He was also impressed with the quality in these boots. It does make me want to try some higher end whites though!
I bought a pair of Perry Moc toe's because of the channel and got them on sale because of a holiday discount. Most comfortable and well built boot, I always go for it because its comfortable and it holds up well in the fall/winter
These are fantastic boots. I got the 8 inch version for work boots at the beginning of the summer. They went through some serious abuse and still look great. Very comfortable and stylish for casual wear as well.
I just recently got a pair of them and still working through the break-in period. So far they’re not that bad for this truck driver. I’m looking forward to my Nick’s builder pros to come in though.
I love my pair of perry's, I had an issue with the shank on my first pair, about 2 months in of owning them. Called white and they warranted them and gave a new pair. Great customer service and great product 👍
@@miket00123 thats exactly! What was happening. Only on the right boot. And would click or pop especially bad in the morning, but after standing in them for couple hrs it would go away. Very annoying. They warranted them no problem, took like 2 weeks for complete send back and wait to receive, but still got new boots.
I’ve had my pair of Perry’s for about 4 months, and I love them. The included sock liner footbed really helped with the break in period for me, which was virtually no problem. The right side eyelets on my left boot are set about 1/16- 1/8 of an inch off from the left side, making the left boot lace up weird. It hasn’t really hurt my experience any, just a little lack of quality control.
I just got my pair in the mail, but had to send them back because of the left boot eyelets being off. I hope to get my replacement soon. Quality control is lacking, but they look nice.
i had the same problem with mine, i gave up sending them back cause the customer service there is really slow and didn’t wanna wait another 2 weeks to get a better looking pair, but the quality control is absolutely lacking, the cardboard counter is also kind of a pain for me
Mine is off by 1/4".. used an under-under lacing style to make it less noticeable. Also, sloppy grinding on the soles, medial side welt all chewed up. Definitely should've been sold as factory seconds.
ideas for wheel of death: -katana (or any kind of sword that you are able to find) -circular saw (if you have one and you want to destroy it with steel shanks) -surgical knife -butcher knife -termit (just pour a thin line on it and it should cut it through)
I own the Perry and I bought them because of your review. I do not use them for hard work but I find myself constantly trying to find reasons to wear them. Crazy comfortable and honestly still look almost new (aside from some desired character marking) with a little love and conditioning throughout the year. Still very happy with my purchase.
@@sisleymichael hey Mike they are not true to size. I wear a 10.5 in pretty much every other type of shoe I own. I bought 9.5 in these and honestly if they would have sold a 9.25 I think I’m truly closer to that. I do think a 9 would be too small and I enjoy a thicker sock so 9.5 works. That’s just my experience but all the info I read said to buy .5 to 1 full size smaller and that was pretty spot on for me. Best of luck!
@@sisleymichael I have the Perrys and followed the sizing instructions and got a really good fit. I wear an 11 EE in Ariat or Nike, I got 10.5 D in White's and it was a little snug for a week, but fits great now
Work in these boots 6 days a week on concrete. Have had them for a year. They are the best boots I have ever owned. They are super comfortable,and durable. Would buy them again in a instant, and definitely will !!
They changed to the vibram outsole because they smell like cat piss after they get wet. And no matter what you cannot get this odor out. This happened to my bull runs. Just my thoughts. This is a known issue on the bull run.
I love my perry moc toes. I’m in the process of re soling them with a thicker leather mid sole and a dr sole half sole. This will also make them look beefier as well!!! I recommend these moc toes. My favourite moc toe is still the red wing 1907.
I own a pair and just got them broken in. I rotate between them and a pair of Nicks Urban loggers. I love them both. If I'm in the muck I tend to go for my Whites so the tread on my Nicks doesn't get filled with mud or whatnot. One thing I will say is I went a half size down from my Brannock measurement and I wish I would have gone down a full size. I am able to mitigate it as long as I remember to wear some thick socks.
@@horsewhispererr i went with 8 inch urban Loggers for a little extra ankle support. I've had them over a year and no regrets. I did the fit sheet for them with thick socks. They are a half size up from my normal size due to the socks. I would say they run true to size for me where the whites would be a full size down. I love the sole and the leather and just the overall look and feel. I do not wish I went with something else. If you can justify the cost, I think you'll be happy with them.
I use my Perry's for construction plumbing. They get wet and dirty everyday. Only issue is fast wearing outsole and quality control issues from White's. Other then that great boots that have lasted 6 months which is more then any other boots I've worn.
When you talk about mold and letting them dry. What about boot dryers? Are dryers bad for leather or make them wear out prematurely? If a dryer kills leather maybe a video on the effects. Love the channel
Have wondered this also. I would think if you keep your boots conditioned regularly and use the dryer only when necessary you'd be totally fine. The standard Peet dryers seem quite gentle.
I’m just thinking work boots. I definitely have switched to buying higher end boots because they do last longer and are more comfortable. But realistically how many pairs of $300 boots can we all afford in a year.
I personally use a boot dryer, the shoe trees are more important for maintaining shape, while the dryer is better for just makibg sure the inside is dry day after day. Personally on my 877’s i get home and immediately put in shoe trees then right before bed i use an un heated boot dryer for the rest of the night and my boots maintain shape and are always dry
I am a mail lady, I figure it's mostly fan and dry boots have to be better than wet, even with a little heat. Everyday in an Alaskan winter my PEET dryer has saved me from that terrible boot smell I had before
Happy Moctober everyone! I bought my pair a few weeks ago after seeing your Moctober Review from last year. Out of the box, they are quite comfy, due to the insole provided; I'd say they are comfier than the pair of Iron Rangers I bought last spring (I don't have an insole on those). Upper has yet to break in, but they are on their way to being molded to by whole foot. I love the red dog leather (very thick and oily), and these brown distressed look great given the wear and tear on them. Looks wise, I prefer White's styling to the Red Wing or Thorogood Moc-toes. I think they embody more of a work-lite feel to them compared to RW or Thorogood, but it’s their entry level boot; they have beefier versions for a higher price.
Bought these on sale for about 220 in black about half a year ago. No complaints so far. Definitely go down half a size on them. Went down half a size and got the EE and it fits great.
How about testing the New Perry Hybrid Wedge? Interested to see if it’s still worth the money and good for a work boot. Love your stuff and keep up the good work
I think you should’ve done a video with each pair of boot where you first try to clean/restore each pair and then cut them in half. Show people how much life can still be in a boot that most would think is trash
I bought a pair of these after your video last year. I've used them as a backup workbook when I know I have a less dirty day ahead (I want them to last longer) I also wear them as a casual boot when I go out. The break in period was short. I bought a size 8 because normally I'm a 9. If I bought them again though, I'd go with an 8.5. All in all I freakin love these boots. I also own the bullruns as my primary work boot. Biggest difference I've noticed is the quality of the leather is worse on the danners.
I had a pair of Whites Smoke Jumper boot I had in Alaska, paid 500. / 15 years ago excellent boots. This is the only boot I used up their that would hold up. You can depend on them, others failed with in 4 months. I still have them !!!
I don't really wear boots, but I still find these videos interesting. I am going to get my son some work boots and you have certainly provided a lot of direction. I do like it best when your cat slips into the video, makes me chuckle. Thanks for doing these.
Could you please do a quick review of the current White’s Perry Moctoe. I have a new Perry that has a Vibram Christycrepe sole and I would like to know what White did with the previous shank?
I bought these about five months ago because I work in a warehouse, and have about 500 miles on them. They almost look new, but the only complaint I have is the counter. It’s rock hard and still makes my heels sore sometimes. I bought them very snug, so that might be why the counter bothers me. My friend at work has been wearing them for the same amount of time and has had no issues. If I had bought a half size larger, I probably wouldn’t have any complaints, just know that the counter makes these unforgiving.
glad im not the only one still struggling with the counter on these. I also went a little snug but only because the half size up felt way too wide from the start. I figured it would be better to start snug and break them in than start too wide and end up with clown shoes. Theyre fine for about 8-9 hours but on those 10-12 hour shifts I really start to feel that hard counter. Hoping it wears in eventually because everything else about this boot is awesome.
I dont think there is any comparison. I recently got a pair of these White's Perry boots and they are really the best value out there. These beat all my other brands that I have tried (redwing, thorogood, keen, timberland, etc.) in terms of comfort all day. The break in was minimal and they were comfortable to start with and just got even better within the same day of wear. They truely are like slippers and you will not want to take them off. This was my first pair of Whites but I am confident they will not be my last.
My 6" Perry Red Dogs look nearly new except for the heavily worn outsoles. Espescially at the outside corners of the heels. Break-in was almost non-existant. They are quite comfortable. Initial pair was purchased the day the Red Dogs were released. They told me I was the first purchase. Had to send them back because they were lasted incorrectly with the tops of the moc toes pointing very noticeably outwards. Whites was very fast to exchange them and I have had no problems since. I'm happy with my purchase and am considering the White's Rambler instead of the Nick's Traveler as my next purchase based on my positive experience with these Perrys. Thanks for this review Weston!
1:58 Sorry, but I think you have that exactly wrong. We construction guys that are into nice boots take care of our boots just as much if not more than a poser hipster that's wearing them to pretend like they know how to work with their hands. We are actually using them for their intended purpose and they get extremely dirty, right away. Whereas someone drinking a pour-over coffee while checking emails just doesn't get them dirty like we do. I have 3 pairs of work boots sitting next to me, all getting cleaned, oiled, and waxed with Obenauf's. Also, my shit-talking toward hipsters is pure jovial sarcasm. The more people that I can talk boots with, the better. Love the channel man, even though you're a hipster😉. I've learned so much from you and this channel. I'm born and raised in Seattle so I didn't know that PNW boots were a specific style native to this area. I just thought that's how all boots were. I also learned that my go-to favorite brand Danner isn't all I thought it was cracked up to be. My last 5 pairs of boots have been from them. 1 8" Quarry with gore-tex lining and Vibram lug sole I think (can you do a review on them? I really loved them, especially when standing in a flooded ditch all day running PVC pipe because I'm a commercial electrician), 3 8" Bullrun wedge soles and 1 6" Bullrun Moc toe wedge sole.
Until the chain came off the saw, I was very impressed with how well it cut through the boot. I figured that at first bite the chainsaw would've grabbed the boot and threw it a mile. Unless the boot was mailed to the stump?
Good video , I enjoy mocktober very much . But I would really like to see a video series on logger style boots . I know you like the Nicks boots , and so do I. But there are so many other brands from various price points. Please cut some logger boots in half .
30 year carpenter...My first pair of the Whites Perry Moc toe had issues and were replaced no questions asked..My second pair is very comfortable and two months in they are my go to boot for work.
Excellent review. Years ago I was given a pair of Irish Setter moc toe hunting boots by my Dad. They had rhinoceros lowers and kangaroo uppers. The very best boots I ever owned. Unfortunately, I have no idea where they went. I have tried Red Wing, Thorogood, Carhartt, and too many others, only to be disappointed with fit. I tried the Whites Perry MocToe shortly after their introduction, but couldn't quite get the fit right. I intend to give them another try, especially after your reviews. Thank you.
would love to see a series where you went to a bootbarn or whatever the east coast equivalent is and buy some of the 150 dollar range boots to compare. i use a pair of georgia wedge sole boots for work and im pretty happy with them. they have a pretty heavy duty external heal counter and a a bunch of extra heel padding sewn into the inside as well.
I'm looking for new boots and have found your channel very informational. I have settled on White's after your praise of them and they are local to my area. Unfortunately, at this time these boots are no longer sub-300 dollars. I am considering paying a bit more for the Chore Boot which appears more durable.
I just had my first resole on the Perrys and mine are in similar condition. They have been a great boot for the money. While I don't care for Urethane insoles they are acceptable at this price point. The boots are extremely durable with a good measure of comfort. I do have a little shrinking in the toe box but have gotten the boots a lot wetter than I should have on many occasions. They have been better to me than I have been to them. If you are the type of person who can't stand to spend over $300 dollars on boots the Perry might be for you.
I’ve been looking into getting a pair of 8 inch moc toes in the near future, at first I wanted the red wings but I’ve always wanted a pair of whites and now I might end up with these..and cause I already own IRs and want another brand
I saw your video on the brunt boots. Could you do one for bonanza and QLTY boots? Your videos are really making it difficult to find the right pair of boots for me cuz you give such good info. Keep it up
Golden Fox has a moc wedge work boot that (at least in 2019) is less than $200 and is made in America. It isn’t as nice as any of my Redwings, but seem to be of similar quality to my Thorogood Dodgevilles. I would love to see them cut in half, but I also bet I know exactly what I would see. I like the boot.
I got these Moc Toe boots and they were NOT WORTH IT. I really liked them but mine got absolutely destroyed. The seem at the top of the toe split like with in the first couple months and you can see the inside liner. The soles lost traction and were sanded smooth at the toe within 3 months. I'm at 7 months in now and the sole is basically at the welt you can see the stitching. I know i should have gotten them resoled but i was waiting for my Nicks to come in. I'm about 205 pounds and work in the automotive industry so i didn't expect them to wear that much, because i didn't think my job was that demanding. I really liked them for a couple months but they went down hill fast. I plan on getting them resoled and the moc toe restitched at my local cobbler.
Might be overthinking it on the outsole swap. They most likely did it because they wanted the Vibram name on their boots to increase sales. Pretty straightforward and pretty common amongst boot brands.
Great videos! I'm a huge fan of all the different videos and series. I don't know if you have gotten any requests for Timberland pro moc toes or Georgia Romeos but I would love to see those dissected to see how they stack up to other boots. Keep up the great content!!!
I’ve got a pair of these but the taller version. Breakin was no fun… but pretty comfortable now, I wish the sole was more durable as I tend to drag my feet a little when I’m super tired after working 12+ hours a days.
Considering buying these as my first boot, but I’m kind of concerned with the amount of crafting defects that I’ve seen people complain about. Does the company work well to help customers solve these issues? It seems a lot of people have problems with the shank and just overall sloppy loose stitching that isn’t consistent with the other boot.
These look like they hold their shape much better than the thorogoods. Thorogoods wear like a leather sock. This pair could probably clean up and look pretty good
Repeat request for dissection of a pair of Urban Shepherd boots. Little info on them, solid pricing in the US and very good pricing in Europe. They seem like absolute gems for the price, but without Weston's surgical skills, we can't be sure.
$340 at this point. But everything has gone up either due to need to get materials and pay labor, or unfortunately in a lot of cases, because financial overlords are trading brands and just jacking up the price to increase revenue and flip the brand again before someone turns it into junk and sells it at walmart and prints the brand on tshirts and wallets.
Have you ever thought about cutting a pair of Origin Maines boots. They are made in America employ a bunch of veterans and owned by a former Navy Seal.
How are you supposed to order a pair of boots that fit you well if you can only see a picture of them online?? I would love to get a pair of these, but I went with a pair of Thorogoods, and I am so damn glad I did because my local shoe store carries them, they fit me amazingly well because I could try different sizes until I found the actual fit for my foot. It seems like guessing what fits me online would've gotten me the wrong size boot. Better materials don't count for much when you can't make sure they fit correctly. How do people deal with this when sizes can easily vary between manufacturers? Seems like a massive disadvantage.
Aside from rotating and drying boots out, what's a good countermeasure against mold that anyone else tried? My moc toe red Wings were a bit greenish under the cedar shoe tree which I now learned to put in a day later after wearing. I've treated them with a self-made spray mixture of 50 drops tea tree essential oil, 50 drops peppermint essential oil, some 96% alcohol and some water. They're definitely minty fresh after some treatments, luckily getting cold feet from the oils has subsided by now. No trace of mold anymore as far as I can tell.
I see that White now has the original Perry done in this video and a new version called the Hybrid Wedge. Anybody purchased or know anything about the Hybrid version?
Been looking to add another moc toe and this is at the top of the list with Redwing 1907’s. My Redwing 405’s have been awesome through two resoles (especially considering the price and the sandy SoCal desert I work in) - but I need to get a new pair into the rotation and I really like this boot. I’m actually glad to see the Cristy sole - it’s like a trusted friend. Opinion of the 405 btw? Thanks - Great channel. Subscribed.
Baldwin - On the off chance that you will see this a year later... I am currently at the same decision point. Perry vs. 1907. What did you choose and how did it turn out?
Have you ever had a pair of the White's Foreman boots? They are not mock toe, but I think they are a "similar" to the Perry's but they are a lot more $$.
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Was wondering if you were considering dissecting pairs of modern Military boots? They're not cheap and many people rely on them for daily wear so it'd be interesting to see what people are actually getting for their money.
I always opted for the side zip converse that sort of looked like space boots. Super comfortable and lasted quite a while.
Combat boots are designed for periods of heavy use, say 24/7 for several weeks, and then to be replaced at government expense as needed. Although the boots are supposedly made to military specification the durability varies by manufacturer. The target price for the government must be relatively low, say less than $100, so the quality does not compare to the high priced domestic work boots. One big advantage is that the U.S. military procures boots in a greater range of lengths and widths than typical consumer work boot manufacturers provide. There was a huge amount of government surplus stock left over from the middle east wars but that no longer seems to be the situation.
Would love to send my AF BMT issued Belleville boots, think they are the same for Army too.
Yes, let’s compare it with the WW2 boots
I'd like this too, comparing standard boots like Bellevilles, etc.
Would be interesting to see the difference between the older models (such as the Vanguard construction Bellevilles) vs the newer, more sneaker like models.
I purchased a pair of these boots last November after the finale of Moctober. These boys are the toughest slippers I’ve ever owned.
I have them. Doesn't beat Red Wing
how the arch support
Do you think these would be good for a high arch?
@@craigman7262 It's all personal preference.
@@craigman7262 doesn't beat Redwing in what aspect exactly? Certainly tops them in construction and materials. White's moc outclasses redwing's clearly in those two categories.
How is there not an axe on that wheel yet? You can't tell me there isn't at least one axe murderer... I mean lumberjack, in the office. More serious note, bought one of the wallets. Can't wait to get it up here in Canuckistan.
The patination on these pair of Perry’s is beautiful.
Angle grinder for the wheel of death.
We definitely need the angle grinder
I second this suggestion. Ha ha ha.
Totally
Just want to put out a white’s boots warning out there for November 2022. I ordered a pair of boots during their Black Friday sale. They charged me. I got an email telling me the boots I ordered were discontinued even though they are advertised on their site. More significantly they said it will take 14 days to get my money back. I’m sure they’re lovely boots. BUT I’ll never know cause I’ll never buy one of their products with that kind of customer service.
Bought my whites moc Toe after the original video and it was my first leather boot. I’m in a warehouse and do about 15 miles of walking per day. I’m on my 3rd sole and the boot is perfect still. I do maintain them constantly and have a good cobbler local to me which has helped. He was also impressed with the quality in these boots. It does make me want to try some higher end whites though!
I bought a pair of Perry Moc toe's because of the channel and got them on sale because of a holiday discount. Most comfortable and well built boot, I always go for it because its comfortable and it holds up well in the fall/winter
I am really hoping that the Wheel of Death lands on Steven Seagal because I would love to see how the good folks at Rose Anvil would pull that off...
He's probably getting close to broke?? so maybe they can pull it off
@@geoffreyjohnston4816 yeah, they only need to lure him away from Russia and his buddy, Putin...
@@needfortweed8734 well put!!
These are fantastic boots. I got the 8 inch version for work boots at the beginning of the summer. They went through some serious abuse and still look great. Very comfortable and stylish for casual wear as well.
I just recently got a pair of them and still working through the break-in period. So far they’re not that bad for this truck driver. I’m looking forward to my Nick’s builder pros to come in though.
Also for the wheel of death. I’m shocked this isn’t on there already but. Machete. Duh.
Or Logan's claws... 😀
I love my pair of perry's, I had an issue with the shank on my first pair, about 2 months in of owning them. Called white and they warranted them and gave a new pair. Great customer service and great product 👍
What was the issue with the shank? I just got my Perry’s and have noticed a clicking sound within the sole.
@@miket00123 thats exactly! What was happening. Only on the right boot. And would click or pop especially bad in the morning, but after standing in them for couple hrs it would go away. Very annoying. They warranted them no problem, took like 2 weeks for complete send back and wait to receive, but still got new boots.
@@horsewhispererr Thanks for the reply. I’ll be calling White’s tomorrow. Thanks again
I’ve had my pair of Perry’s for about 4 months, and I love them. The included sock liner footbed really helped with the break in period for me, which was virtually no problem. The right side eyelets on my left boot are set about 1/16- 1/8 of an inch off from the left side, making the left boot lace up weird. It hasn’t really hurt my experience any, just a little lack of quality control.
I just got my pair in the mail, but had to send them back because of the left boot eyelets being off. I hope to get my replacement soon. Quality control is lacking, but they look nice.
i had the same problem with mine, i gave up sending them back cause the customer service there is really slow and didn’t wanna wait another 2 weeks to get a better looking pair, but the quality control is absolutely lacking, the cardboard counter is also kind of a pain for me
Mine is off by 1/4".. used an under-under lacing style to make it less noticeable. Also, sloppy grinding on the soles, medial side welt all chewed up. Definitely should've been sold as factory seconds.
That’s unacceptable for a 300$ pair of American made boots if I got those best believe they’d be on there way back to them to fix it
ideas for wheel of death:
-katana (or any kind of sword that you are able to find)
-circular saw (if you have one and you want to destroy it with steel shanks)
-surgical knife
-butcher knife
-termit (just pour a thin line on it and it should cut it through)
I had to re-read because I was like "termites will chew through a boot?" Lol
Yes, detonation cord would be cool.
1/ A sharpened spoon
2/ A blunt knife
3/ A wheel of death
I own the Perry and I bought them because of your review. I do not use them for hard work but I find myself constantly trying to find reasons to wear them. Crazy comfortable and honestly still look almost new (aside from some desired character marking) with a little love and conditioning throughout the year. Still very happy with my purchase.
Darrell, curious about how true sizing ran for you. Accurate to the shoe size measuring device? Thanks.
@@sisleymichael hey Mike they are not true to size. I wear a 10.5 in pretty much every other type of shoe I own. I bought 9.5 in these and honestly if they would have sold a 9.25 I think I’m truly closer to that. I do think a 9 would be too small and I enjoy a thicker sock so 9.5 works. That’s just my experience but all the info I read said to buy .5 to 1 full size smaller and that was pretty spot on for me. Best of luck!
@@sisleymichael I have the Perrys and followed the sizing instructions and got a really good fit.
I wear an 11 EE in Ariat or Nike, I got 10.5 D in White's and it was a little snug for a week, but fits great now
Work in these boots 6 days a week on concrete. Have had them for a year. They are the best boots I have ever owned. They are super comfortable,and durable. Would buy them again in a instant, and definitely will !!
They changed to the vibram outsole because they smell like cat piss after they get wet. And no matter what you cannot get this odor out. This happened to my bull runs. Just my thoughts. This is a known issue on the bull run.
I love my perry moc toes. I’m in the process of re soling them with a thicker leather mid sole and a dr sole half sole. This will also make them look beefier as well!!! I recommend these moc toes. My favourite moc toe is still the red wing 1907.
I bought two of these because of this video last year..love em!! Thanks for the review!!
I have two pairs black & brown and I absolutely love them. Best work boots I've owned. I would love to see you do a pair of Crispies
I own a pair and just got them broken in. I rotate between them and a pair of Nicks Urban loggers. I love them both. If I'm in the muck I tend to go for my Whites so the tread on my Nicks doesn't get filled with mud or whatnot. One thing I will say is I went a half size down from my Brannock measurement and I wish I would have gone down a full size. I am able to mitigate it as long as I remember to wear some thick socks.
How do you like the urban loggers? And how do they size versus the white perry? I have the perry's, and I have been eyeing the urban logger.
@@horsewhispererr i went with 8 inch urban Loggers for a little extra ankle support. I've had them over a year and no regrets. I did the fit sheet for them with thick socks. They are a half size up from my normal size due to the socks. I would say they run true to size for me where the whites would be a full size down. I love the sole and the leather and just the overall look and feel. I do not wish I went with something else. If you can justify the cost, I think you'll be happy with them.
@@steveeab2364 Thank you for that info, I appreciate it. I definitely will be asking the wife for permission. Lol
@@horsewhispererr
”permission” ?? C’mon dude. 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ Either way, hope you got them and like.
I use my Perry's for construction plumbing. They get wet and dirty everyday. Only issue is fast wearing outsole and quality control issues from White's. Other then that great boots that have lasted 6 months which is more then any other boots I've worn.
When you talk about mold and letting them dry. What about boot dryers? Are dryers bad for leather or make them wear out prematurely? If a dryer kills leather maybe a video on the effects. Love the channel
Have wondered this also. I would think if you keep your boots conditioned regularly and use the dryer only when necessary you'd be totally fine. The standard Peet dryers seem quite gentle.
Hell, I'd expect a pair of cedar boot trees to take care of that mold issue. Can't hurt to use those anyway.
I’m just thinking work boots. I definitely have switched to buying higher end boots because they do last longer and are more comfortable. But realistically how many pairs of $300 boots can we all afford in a year.
I personally use a boot dryer, the shoe trees are more important for maintaining shape, while the dryer is better for just makibg sure the inside is dry day after day. Personally on my 877’s i get home and immediately put in shoe trees then right before bed i use an un heated boot dryer for the rest of the night and my boots maintain shape and are always dry
I am a mail lady, I figure it's mostly fan and dry boots have to be better than wet, even with a little heat. Everyday in an Alaskan winter my PEET dryer has saved me from that terrible boot smell I had before
Happy Moctober everyone!
I bought my pair a few weeks ago after seeing your Moctober Review from last year. Out of the box, they are quite comfy, due to the insole provided; I'd say they are comfier than the pair of Iron Rangers I bought last spring (I don't have an insole on those). Upper has yet to break in, but they are on their way to being molded to by whole foot. I love the red dog leather (very thick and oily), and these brown distressed look great given the wear and tear on them. Looks wise, I prefer White's styling to the Red Wing or Thorogood Moc-toes. I think they embody more of a work-lite feel to them compared to RW or Thorogood, but it’s their entry level boot; they have beefier versions for a higher price.
This video inspired me to purchase a pair for Father's Day with the 20% discount White's is giving.
Bought these on sale for about 220 in black about half a year ago. No complaints so far. Definitely go down half a size on them. Went down half a size and got the EE and it fits great.
Although on one of my boots I did notice inconsistent stitching/stitch spacing on the counter cover
How about testing the New Perry Hybrid Wedge? Interested to see if it’s still worth the money and good for a work boot. Love your stuff and keep up the good work
Think these might be the best ones for the money honestly.
I think you should’ve done a video with each pair of boot where you first try to clean/restore each pair and then cut them in half. Show people how much life can still be in a boot that most would think is trash
I bought a pair of these after your video last year. I've used them as a backup workbook when I know I have a less dirty day ahead (I want them to last longer) I also wear them as a casual boot when I go out. The break in period was short. I bought a size 8 because normally I'm a 9. If I bought them again though, I'd go with an 8.5.
All in all I freakin love these boots.
I also own the bullruns as my primary work boot. Biggest difference I've noticed is the quality of the leather is worse on the danners.
I had a pair of Whites Smoke Jumper boot I had in Alaska, paid 500. / 15 years ago excellent boots. This is the only boot I used up their that would hold up. You can depend on them, others failed with in 4 months. I still have them !!!
I don't really wear boots, but I still find these videos interesting. I am going to get my son some work boots and you have certainly provided a lot of direction. I do like it best when your cat slips into the video, makes me chuckle. Thanks for doing these.
Could you please do a quick review of the current White’s Perry Moctoe. I have a new Perry that has a Vibram Christycrepe sole and I would like to know what White did with the previous shank?
I bought these about five months ago because I work in a warehouse, and have about 500 miles on them. They almost look new, but the only complaint I have is the counter. It’s rock hard and still makes my heels sore sometimes. I bought them very snug, so that might be why the counter bothers me. My friend at work has been wearing them for the same amount of time and has had no issues. If I had bought a half size larger, I probably wouldn’t have any complaints, just know that the counter makes these unforgiving.
glad im not the only one still struggling with the counter on these. I also went a little snug but only because the half size up felt way too wide from the start. I figured it would be better to start snug and break them in than start too wide and end up with clown shoes. Theyre fine for about 8-9 hours but on those 10-12 hour shifts I really start to feel that hard counter. Hoping it wears in eventually because everything else about this boot is awesome.
The original owner of these will definitely recognize them 👀😂
For wheel of death definitely an axe
And that's why we wear steeltoes and not heritage work boots when operating a chainsaw
I gotta keep dropping the comment about doing a video on Origin boots. Over $300, a new company, made in America. Are they good boots?
I hope there will be a new series on army (modern and old) boots. At the moment I am intrigued by the rucking boots quality by Goruck.
I dont think there is any comparison. I recently got a pair of these White's Perry boots and they are really the best value out there. These beat all my other brands that I have tried (redwing, thorogood, keen, timberland, etc.) in terms of comfort all day. The break in was minimal and they were comfortable to start with and just got even better within the same day of wear. They truely are like slippers and you will not want to take them off. This was my first pair of Whites but I am confident they will not be my last.
My 6" Perry Red Dogs look nearly new except for the heavily worn outsoles. Espescially at the outside corners of the heels. Break-in was almost non-existant. They are quite comfortable. Initial pair was purchased the day the Red Dogs were released. They told me I was the first purchase. Had to send them back because they were lasted incorrectly with the tops of the moc toes pointing very noticeably outwards. Whites was very fast to exchange them and I have had no problems since. I'm happy with my purchase and am considering the White's Rambler instead of the Nick's Traveler as my next purchase based on my positive experience with these Perrys. Thanks for this review Weston!
1:58 Sorry, but I think you have that exactly wrong. We construction guys that are into nice boots take care of our boots just as much if not more than a poser hipster that's wearing them to pretend like they know how to work with their hands. We are actually using them for their intended purpose and they get extremely dirty, right away. Whereas someone drinking a pour-over coffee while checking emails just doesn't get them dirty like we do. I have 3 pairs of work boots sitting next to me, all getting cleaned, oiled, and waxed with Obenauf's.
Also, my shit-talking toward hipsters is pure jovial sarcasm. The more people that I can talk boots with, the better. Love the channel man, even though you're a hipster😉. I've learned so much from you and this channel. I'm born and raised in Seattle so I didn't know that PNW boots were a specific style native to this area. I just thought that's how all boots were. I also learned that my go-to favorite brand Danner isn't all I thought it was cracked up to be. My last 5 pairs of boots have been from them. 1 8" Quarry with gore-tex lining and Vibram lug sole I think (can you do a review on them? I really loved them, especially when standing in a flooded ditch all day running PVC pipe because I'm a commercial electrician), 3 8" Bullrun wedge soles and 1 6" Bullrun Moc toe wedge sole.
So, how exactly does the "Steven Segal" option work on the Wheel of Death?
katana i expect
It splits it in half by grabbing the shoe lace and twisting it while looking tough. Followed by the typical Segal verbal bs.
@@AgelessEl Makes sense.
Until the chain came off the saw, I was very impressed with how well it cut through the boot. I figured that at first bite the chainsaw would've grabbed the boot and threw it a mile. Unless the boot was mailed to the stump?
CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE CAROLINAS. they're the only moc toes I found which fit my price range
Good video , I enjoy mocktober very much . But I would really like to see a video series on logger style boots . I know you like the Nicks boots , and so do I. But there are so many other brands from various price points. Please cut some logger boots in half .
I would love to se that. Suitable for loggers november or what ever the best logging month is
30 year carpenter...My first pair of the Whites Perry Moc toe had issues and were replaced no questions asked..My second pair is very comfortable and two months in they are my go to boot for work.
Just curious, what kind of issues were you having with your first pair. I just got my Perry’s and noticed a clicking sound within the sole.
@@miket00123 The leather inside was leaching black ink. Turned my socks and feet black.
I want Zombie Ninja for the wheel of death.
Why do I love watching you cut in half boots? Thanks for the content.
I like how you use to cut them in half with the electric saw .thanks for your review
I wondered how that chain would get through the boot. That was awesome!
Can you wear these without the footbed insert like the old Redwing Moc toes?
PLASMA CUTTER DAMMIT!!!
Good review Weston. I might try these Perry boots. All the plus comments you mentioned are good. Been wearing the Thoroughgood boots, not overjoyed.
Excellent review. Years ago I was given a pair of Irish Setter moc toe hunting boots by my Dad. They had rhinoceros lowers and kangaroo uppers. The very best boots I ever owned. Unfortunately, I have no idea where they went. I have tried Red Wing, Thorogood, Carhartt, and too many others, only to be disappointed with fit. I tried the Whites Perry MocToe shortly after their introduction, but couldn't quite get the fit right. I intend to give them another try, especially after your reviews. Thank you.
would love to see a series where you went to a bootbarn or whatever the east coast equivalent is and buy some of the 150 dollar range boots to compare. i use a pair of georgia wedge sole boots for work and im pretty happy with them. they have a pretty heavy duty external heal counter and a a bunch of extra heel padding sewn into the inside as well.
a boot dryer will help with the moisture problem the best in vestments i made. my feet sweat a lot I would keep a boot in 6 months or less.
I'm looking for new boots and have found your channel very informational. I have settled on White's after your praise of them and they are local to my area. Unfortunately, at this time these boots are no longer sub-300 dollars. I am considering paying a bit more for the Chore Boot which appears more durable.
Maybe cut in half caterpillar workboots ?
I just had my first resole on the Perrys and mine are in similar condition. They have been a great boot for the money. While I don't care for Urethane insoles they are acceptable at this price point. The boots are extremely durable with a good measure of comfort. I do have a little shrinking in the toe box but have gotten the boots a lot wetter than I should have on many occasions. They have been better to me than I have been to them. If you are the type of person who can't stand to spend over $300 dollars on boots the Perry might be for you.
What was the price for resoling? Thank you
Yay been waiting on this one ☝🏼
I’ve been looking into getting a pair of 8 inch moc toes in the near future, at first I wanted the red wings but I’ve always wanted a pair of whites and now I might end up with these..and cause I already own IRs and want another brand
I saw your video on the brunt boots. Could you do one for bonanza and QLTY boots? Your videos are really making it difficult to find the right pair of boots for me cuz you give such good info. Keep it up
Golden Fox has a moc wedge work boot that (at least in 2019) is less than $200 and is made in America. It isn’t as nice as any of my Redwings, but seem to be of similar quality to my Thorogood Dodgevilles. I would love to see them cut in half, but I also bet I know exactly what I would see. I like the boot.
Electric carving knife, the ones given away on 1980s game shows.
I got these Moc Toe boots and they were NOT WORTH IT. I really liked them but mine got absolutely destroyed. The seem at the top of the toe split like with in the first couple months and you can see the inside liner. The soles lost traction and were sanded smooth at the toe within 3 months. I'm at 7 months in now and the sole is basically at the welt you can see the stitching. I know i should have gotten them resoled but i was waiting for my Nicks to come in. I'm about 205 pounds and work in the automotive industry so i didn't expect them to wear that much, because i didn't think my job was that demanding. I really liked them for a couple months but they went down hill fast. I plan on getting them resoled and the moc toe restitched at my local cobbler.
Do a Danner Power Foreman Review please! Would really enjoy watching and to see if they’re worth the $
Also you should cut a pair of Truman boots in half. I would love to see that!!!
Might be overthinking it on the outsole swap. They most likely did it because they wanted the Vibram name on their boots to increase sales. Pretty straightforward and pretty common amongst boot brands.
For Wheel of Death: Laser, Water Jet., Oscillating Multi-tool
I just ordered my 2nd pair. If they continue to withstand the abuse, I will be ordering year after year.
Water jet cutter next pls! Also, a review of Untamed Street Sneakers from UK/Italy would be great thx!
Love it!!! I suggested chainsaw, I have an almost 1 year perry of my own and wanted to see how they handle the tool. Thanks a lot!!
I’m thinking of getting a pair in black 8” for work so I could rotate between my RW 8830s from fall through winter and the beginning of spring.
Great videos! I'm a huge fan of all the different videos and series. I don't know if you have gotten any requests for Timberland pro moc toes or Georgia Romeos but I would love to see those dissected to see how they stack up to other boots. Keep up the great content!!!
I’ve got a pair of these but the taller version.
Breakin was no fun… but pretty comfortable now, I wish the sole was more durable as I tend to drag my feet a little when I’m super tired after working 12+ hours a days.
Considering buying these as my first boot, but I’m kind of concerned with the amount of crafting defects that I’ve seen people complain about. Does the company work well to help customers solve these issues? It seems a lot of people have problems with the shank and just overall sloppy loose stitching that isn’t consistent with the other boot.
I'd say have. Hot razor or something like that burn through the boot in half (if you could do it safely).
Otherwise, awesome video!
They make carbide tipped chains. These would not have any problem the steel shank.
Water Jet!!!
These look like they hold their shape much better than the thorogoods. Thorogoods wear like a leather sock. This pair could probably clean up and look pretty good
Repeat request for dissection of a pair of Urban Shepherd boots. Little info on them, solid pricing in the US and very good pricing in Europe. They seem like absolute gems for the price, but without Weston's surgical skills, we can't be sure.
$340 at this point. But everything has gone up either due to need to get materials and pay labor, or unfortunately in a lot of cases, because financial overlords are trading brands and just jacking up the price to increase revenue and flip the brand again before someone turns it into junk and sells it at walmart and prints the brand on tshirts and wallets.
Have you ever thought about cutting a pair of Origin Maines boots. They are made in America employ a bunch of veterans and owned by a former Navy Seal.
How are you supposed to order a pair of boots that fit you well if you can only see a picture of them online?? I would love to get a pair of these, but I went with a pair of Thorogoods, and I am so damn glad I did because my local shoe store carries them, they fit me amazingly well because I could try different sizes until I found the actual fit for my foot. It seems like guessing what fits me online would've gotten me the wrong size boot. Better materials don't count for much when you can't make sure they fit correctly. How do people deal with this when sizes can easily vary between manufacturers? Seems like a massive disadvantage.
I have a pair I bought in Jan. 21. They are ready for their first resole. They should have the cardboard heel. I can send them to you to cut.
waht about the other boots from Whites? can you review them in the future?
Aside from rotating and drying boots out, what's a good countermeasure against mold that anyone else tried? My moc toe red Wings were a bit greenish under the cedar shoe tree which I now learned to put in a day later after wearing. I've treated them with a self-made spray mixture of 50 drops tea tree essential oil, 50 drops peppermint essential oil, some 96% alcohol and some water. They're definitely minty fresh after some treatments, luckily getting cold feet from the oils has subsided by now. No trace of mold anymore as far as I can tell.
I see that White now has the original Perry done in this video and a new version called the Hybrid Wedge. Anybody purchased or know anything about the Hybrid version?
Love my Whites
Been looking to add another moc toe and this is at the top of the list with Redwing 1907’s. My Redwing 405’s have been awesome through two resoles (especially considering the price and the sandy SoCal desert I work in) - but I need to get a new pair into the rotation and I really like this boot. I’m actually glad to see the Cristy sole - it’s like a trusted friend. Opinion of the 405 btw?
Thanks - Great channel. Subscribed.
Baldwin - On the off chance that you will see this a year later... I am currently at the same decision point. Perry vs. 1907. What did you choose and how did it turn out?
You need a x-ray machine to look at the shanks, nails, grommets, and density of the various parts of intact boots. 😉
They stopped using steel shanks in that boot as well. It's now composite.
Great video. Pulling for The Sinsei.
You used my Steven Seagal suggestion! Hahahahaha😂😂👍🇦🇺
Perry, the breaker of chains, conqueror of saws
You should do a series on Chelsea style boots
Have you ever had a pair of the White's Foreman boots? They are not mock toe, but I think they are a "similar" to the Perry's but they are a lot more $$.
Even chainsaw couldn't resist in front these old boots