They also use some of the cheapest foxing of all of the name brands. Hell, dc is better with their foxing. Lakai is head and shoulders above vans, for the same price
@@Oblock54321 I've never has a single pair of Van's fall apart on me. I could literally go 2-3 years without actually having to get another pair if I wanted to.
@Pheonixlgnd even then, it depends on how hard they go skateboarding, if they go out all day every day, then yeah shoes generally fall apart quick from that abrasion, thats what gets me sometimes when i see some skateboarders just straight trash companies just because of how they go out and skate, it ain't their fault people essentially sand down their shoes completely and then say "your shoes are trash", hell im pretty sure some skaters do that on purpose.
One thing to note! The Vans you reviewed are meant are marketed and made as work shoes, so that could possibly be as to why they would be a bit better quality than an everyday shoe, i think a slightly more fair comparison would be with a “classic tumble” style of vans shoe
I'm glad you're back. And the review comparison was solid. In my personal experience with both leather shoes you compared here the vans are more worth it. The ultra cush insole lasts a really long time and after my soles actually wore out I put them in other shoes to wear because they remained as comfy as they started. Also in my experience vans last longer, but the soles on these will go long before you notice any real tear in the leather. Neither counter gave out on me in that timeframe either so that's worth noting
I have a pair of grey leather Converse lows, since 2016. Wear them almost every day, they're still holding up well even now. I wear em as slippers in the house too, I just flip them up when I'm heading out. Great shoes, go with any look.
I own a pair of low top leather Converse, and two pair of high tops, but I have had mine for nearly 8 years (they're my "fancy"/going-out-partying shoes, so they don't get a lot of wear). My low tops look exactly like the ones here, but mine have thick leather. I remember when I bought them being surprised how thick and heavy they were for a low top sneaker. Perhaps I lucked out, or maybe the manufacturing has changed in the intervening timeframe.
I had a pair of low tops like 10 years ago and the leather was wayyyy better than these seem to be. Wore them heaps (my only shoes at the time) and they held up to a lot of abuse.
I never found the canvas to be the weak point on chucks. After 2 years of wear, the boxing started separating from the sole and allowed moisture in. On a side note, I’ve noticed some chucks with and without the felt on the bottom. At first I’ve only seen the non felt at discount retailers but later noticed it at a department store that previously had the felted sole version.
I still own a pair of Chucks that I bought new in 1989. These sneakers have been to 4 countrys, countless states, and thousands of stages during our touring days.. the counter cover has just recently started to come out in pieces. So I'd say I've surely gotten my mileage worth out of them
Stoked to see you back! Can y’all do those color changing vans? They have a layer of a black material and change with wear. Would be interesting to see what they’re like on the inside and maybe a comparison to other brands that have done the same.
I've had a couple pairs of leather high-top Chucks. I always found the "leather" to be very durable, at least. Always wear out the soles just about the time the "leather" is getting how I like it. Soles are the weakest link. Could be different material with the high-top Converse
I have a Vans old skool and a Converse Jack Purcell in all leather (black). Love both I think the quality of the leather used in these shoes are comparatively much better than the ones you have but I would say the Vans one I have is more comfortable. Would love to see you do a break down of sandals too bro. And get well soon!
You should test Zara leather boots! I know sooo many people who are tempted by the look/price, but struggle to buy them cause of fast fashion and the quality you get
When I was working 12 hour shifts standing on cement floors, the only shoes I could stand were Sketchers and Joyas. The Sketchers lost their squish in a few months and had to be replaced, but the Joyas were good for up to about two years. I'd love to see a pair cut in half and see what the differences are.
this is a great review . thanks. Converse says it’s luxe leather so i assumed it’s either going to be top grain or full grain leather. thanks for clearing that up.
Love the video! Always appreciate the leather grain diagram :) The Street Fighter edit brings me back hahaha Looking forward to the WWII boots series 🤩
I LOVE your videos so much! They are so beneficial when dealing with quality vs. price! I work at a Vans store and I tell people about your channel all the time! Keep up the great work! I would love to see some other shoe models of Vans as a review video!
The last time I decided to try Vans I noticed they didn't have a removeable insole and Converse did, so I went with the converse, strange it's reversed with these models.
All the classic Chuck Taylor's don't have removable insoles, and these leather chucks are a variant of classics. Chuck 70s however have that extra insole, reinforced stitching, and glossy rubber, making them higher quality, but they're $85+ :)
What I think would be a very helpful video (maybe only for me) would be comparing the skate classic vans to skate vans with the waffle cup sole. There’s not really anything out there about what they’re like on the inside, so I think you’re the perfect person to do it.
I'd love to see you cut a Viberg Service Boot in half. It seems pretty conclusive that Nick's are the best of the best of the work boots. Viberg is often hailed as the best of the best of the slightly more style-focused heritage boots. I do understand that they cost a lot and cutting one in half does feel criminal, but I think a lot of people would like to see what's inside their $800 boots.
Hey, I don't know if you accept review suggestions from the comments, but I think it would be really interesting if you tried cutting some not so mainstream sneakers like Converse Run Star Hike, reebok club c 85, veja v10, new balance 574/997h. Also equally or even more interesting would be to review some designer boots/shoes like bottega veneta boots, ysl boots, etc and compare them to other handmade products! Honestly I'm a little biased towards you doing these reviews because I'm interested in some of these items and there aren't many honest and thorough reviews about them, so you could fill this gap!
I used to push a cleaning cart around a hospital. I went through a lot of leather shoes (You want waterproof -- bodily fluids, harsh chemicals, etc.) I had a pair of their leather hightops that had a lower a lot like this and a lot of padding around the ankle. Ugly as heck. They lasted almost a year, which was better than anything else under $125. Plus I got them for $35 and they saved a lot of ankle bruises.
Vans are the best sneakers. I’ve got a pair canvas Authentics that are over 10 years old and I still use them to mow the lawn. They literally just won’t die. I’ve got some Eras that are pretty old as well that I stopped wearing with socks good for canoeing or when it’s extremely hot. But I have one pair of leather Sk8 mids and honestly they are kinda weak, wore out after a season of daily wear. The Old Skool hybrid suede/canvas dont last as long either. Maybe they use different rubber compounds but the deck shoes just seem to last forever and great value for money.
Welcome back! Wonder if you'd ever thought about comparing golf shoes? Maybe such as a G/Fore Gallivanter vs FJ Premier. Both look like good year welts but they don't state that they are. I think it'd make a cool video for the golfers out there. Keep up with the great content and thanks for all the videos! Cheers!
glad to see you back and i think we're all excited for a fresh start in the new year!! i'd be really interested to see you pick apart some Collegium sneakers -- they're an up-and-coming brand with premium italian made products. it would be absolutely amazing to see your opinion on them and if they're worth the price point.
Glad to have you back, your honest and unbiased opinion has been missed. I'd like to see you cut some FD/EMS duty boots in half. You know how many gimmicks are thrown our way. Appreciate ya.
Glad to hear that everyone is starting to feel better. Dont push yourself too hard on our account. Have you heard the of Aliexpress store Al's Store Rock Can Roll? It looks like he makes high quality boots for relatively cheap. Theres a sale going right now too, so if they end up being less than great, its less of a loss.
It's great to see you back. I just got a pair of leather converse for Christmas .. Nice shoes for the most part. But don't want to wear them for for of damaging them. But anyway . Great videos ! Keep it up.
I have the bmx vans that are a green leather. Bought them for riding, was very skeptical on buying them. They are decent quality but doesn’t seam like real leather. But it’s holding up and wore in good
I would like to see more about more dress style shoes, not full on suit and tie maybe but still dressier shoes. they tend to be expensive, but when i looked in a shoe store, and they cost around 200-250$ and all i saw was glued together and plasic paint and crap on all of them, i need to find a brand worth paying
I've had the leather chucks, the sole came loose before I saw anything wrong with the leather. I have to say that in my experience canvas all-stars last me half a year (I don't remember the leather once lasting longer)
Happy you are doing ok. The ww2 boot series sounds sweet. Have you thought about a steel toe boot series or a PNW Boot series Nicks, whites, jk boots, Franks, etc compare there work boots and maybe throw in a redwing logger.
This video is 2+ years old. Those are work Vans, and Vans slowly started to discontinue the working shoe line. They worked until the foam flattened out.
I have a pair of vans SK8-HI. The toe box rubs my bady toe and eventually a blister grew on the baby toe. So I stick a piece of neoprene inside the toe box in order to solve the problem.
I’d go leather Chucks all because the standard canvas Chucks barely last a few months. Still have my leather Chucks that have lasted 3+ years of regular use in rotation amongst several Vans of all types. I’m a sneakerhead fashionista (and a fairly recent boothead; mostly because of Rose Anvil!) and I’m still a sucker for classic Vans and good ol Chucks!
@@RicketyQuickity I really don’t like the glossy white sole of those. I’d rather go for the premium leather ones or just buy the regular ones over and over. I have a local outlet that sells them for about $30!
went to the store, tried both... walked out with couple of Converse leather shoes. vans sneakers feel constricting, heavy, bulky, like a shoe that will never feel right. converse, as soon as you put them on you are in love. Light as a feather, super comfy, feeling totally free. vans cost more than converse but they feel wrong. I'll take Converse any day.
Welcome back Weston, hope everyone is doing better. Really looking forward to the WW2 boot series! I'd love to you do a series on motorcycle boots. Not the insane track/race boots, but the growing market of urban moto boots. Brands like TCX, Rokker, Belstaff, Stylemartin, John Doe, Merlin, etc. Are they any better than Red Wing, Nicks, Wescos? Or are they all just "cheap" boots with some padding thrown in? Thanks for great content.
It would be a waste to use good leather on Chucks. I haven't worn Chucks in years but I don't think I ever wore out the canvas before the soles fell apart.
I don’t think people should get leather version of those because of the properties of leather, I mean even if they used the best leather out there, because the soles on those would die out before the leather is even nicked. It for sure it only if you’re looking for that look.
probably around 2012 converse really dipped in quality, the design changed a little. vans are much more comfortable, but i just like converse' historic look more. personally
Hey have you reviewed vans boots? Not the snowboarding ones but the waterproof ones that look like sk8 his. Ive had a pair for like 4 years now and they are still in surprisingly good shape
want to be a real hero? do a skate shoe specific playlist. some of the classics would be cool. things like the Vans Half-Cab, Es Accel OG, Etnies Fader, Emerica Reynolds or Templetons, etc.. maybe the Catiba Pros or the Valelly from Cariuma, Vans Ave Pro, and the P-Rods from Nike, too. just to compare.
I already know these shoes are not great quality but it's always a joy to see you analyze them. Any plans to dissect some Truman java waxed flesh boots or Thursday vanguards?
hey man i’m a huge fan. i was curious if you could cut open a pair of track and field throwing shoes? i’m a shot put thrower at my local high school and have always wanted to see what they looked like on the inside. thanks for the great content brother.
Glad you feel better. I hope that you were vaccinated and boosted as i am. At 71 with history of heart disease l don’t want to miss any chance to avoid or mitigate covid.
It’d be cool if you could take a look at some of the higher end sneakers like Visvim, Hershey Shoe Co/Victory Sportswear, Feit, Hender Scheme... I’m not expecting anything crazy on the inside, but the attention to detail and materials would be great to see a breakdown
It would be nice if you could cut some canadian boot like Royer and Canada West. Some employers ask for a few spec that are not used in the US, so a lot of people are restraint on which boot they can buy. Also, Royer's boot are everywhere here and I suspect the quality to be below the average work boot seen on this channel. Canada West seems nice, but there's only one way to be sure.
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I'd go with the Vans 100% just because they use a removeable insole. That alone has elevated modern Vans above other similar brands.
Vans fall apart so quick compared to converse, absolutely tripping over a an insole
They also use some of the cheapest foxing of all of the name brands. Hell, dc is better with their foxing. Lakai is head and shoulders above vans, for the same price
@@Oblock54321 I've never has a single pair of Van's fall apart on me. I could literally go 2-3 years without actually having to get another pair if I wanted to.
@@kyleroberts1276 your so cool.
@Pheonixlgnd even then, it depends on how hard they go skateboarding, if they go out all day every day, then yeah shoes generally fall apart quick from that abrasion, thats what gets me sometimes when i see some skateboarders just straight trash companies just because of how they go out and skate, it ain't their fault people essentially sand down their shoes completely and then say "your shoes are trash", hell im pretty sure some skaters do that on purpose.
One thing to note! The Vans you reviewed are meant are marketed and made as work shoes, so that could possibly be as to why they would be a bit better quality than an everyday shoe, i think a slightly more fair comparison would be with a “classic tumble” style of vans shoe
i got a pair not too long ago, i like how thick and comfortable they are
also one thing to add: the classic tumble line is not leather
YOOOOO! So glad you’re doing a bit better and that you’re back. I’ve been concerned, checking every day 😁 I never miss a vid.
same here :)
Good to hear the Rose Anvil crew is alive.
Some of these UA-camrs just vanish. Like Brad Hall
Toaster was being so adorable and cuddly in this vid 😭😭😭
I'm glad you're back. And the review comparison was solid. In my personal experience with both leather shoes you compared here the vans are more worth it. The ultra cush insole lasts a really long time and after my soles actually wore out I put them in other shoes to wear because they remained as comfy as they started. Also in my experience vans last longer, but the soles on these will go long before you notice any real tear in the leather. Neither counter gave out on me in that timeframe either so that's worth noting
He's an amazing guy
I have a pair of grey leather Converse lows, since 2016. Wear them almost every day, they're still holding up well even now. I wear em as slippers in the house too, I just flip them up when I'm heading out. Great shoes, go with any look.
I own a pair of low top leather Converse, and two pair of high tops, but I have had mine for nearly 8 years (they're my "fancy"/going-out-partying shoes, so they don't get a lot of wear). My low tops look exactly like the ones here, but mine have thick leather. I remember when I bought them being surprised how thick and heavy they were for a low top sneaker. Perhaps I lucked out, or maybe the manufacturing has changed in the intervening timeframe.
I had a pair of low tops like 10 years ago and the leather was wayyyy better than these seem to be. Wore them heaps (my only shoes at the time) and they held up to a lot of abuse.
Chuck 70 are still good and heavy
I never found the canvas to be the weak point on chucks. After 2 years of wear, the boxing started separating from the sole and allowed moisture in. On a side note, I’ve noticed some chucks with and without the felt on the bottom. At first I’ve only seen the non felt at discount retailers but later noticed it at a department store that previously had the felted sole version.
Yeah, the soles always go first. Not close, for me. But I'm a pretty heavy supinator.
I still own a pair of Chucks that I bought new in 1989. These sneakers have been to 4 countrys, countless states, and thousands of stages during our touring days.. the counter cover has just recently started to come out in pieces. So I'd say I've surely gotten my mileage worth out of them
How are there still any soles on those shoes?
Glad that y’all are healthy again.
You are fortunate that the kitty allows you to be a part of his show. 😉🙂
I'm glad to see you back and hope that your colleagues will be feeling better soon as well!
P.S: leather hiking shoe series would be awesome for 2022!
A military desert Boot series would be AMAZING. Glad you're back my king though 🙌 I hope you get better!
Stoked to see you back!
Can y’all do those color changing vans? They have a layer of a black material and change with wear. Would be interesting to see what they’re like on the inside and maybe a comparison to other brands that have done the same.
I've had a couple pairs of leather high-top Chucks. I always found the "leather" to be very durable, at least. Always wear out the soles just about the time the "leather" is getting how I like it. Soles are the weakest link.
Could be different material with the high-top Converse
I always thought that felt on the bottom was so the store could tell if you'd worn them for return purposes! So interesting!
I have a Vans old skool and a Converse Jack Purcell in all leather (black). Love both I think the quality of the leather used in these shoes are comparatively much better than the ones you have but I would say the Vans one I have is more comfortable. Would love to see you do a break down of sandals too bro. And get well soon!
You should test Zara leather boots! I know sooo many people who are tempted by the look/price, but struggle to buy them cause of fast fashion and the quality you get
When I was working 12 hour shifts standing on cement floors, the only shoes I could stand were Sketchers and Joyas. The Sketchers lost their squish in a few months and had to be replaced, but the Joyas were good for up to about two years. I'd love to see a pair cut in half and see what the differences are.
Probably chinese fakes. Real ones are called Skechers
@@vicious99 Joyas are Swiss and much better quality than Sketchers.
So glad to see y’all back & I hope everyone is recovering well. Hopefully 2022 is nothing but smooth sailing from here on out.
this is a great review . thanks. Converse says it’s luxe leather so i assumed it’s either going to be top grain or full grain leather. thanks for clearing that up.
Just bought a pair of Adidas Forum ‘84s, solid leather construction, and most solid feeling shoe ever put on my feet.
I just bought a pair of Carolina Moc Toes because of your videos. I'm happy with em so far. Their gonna be work boots; I work outside all day.
💯 Vans all day. I love seeing you do this. It's cool to see them compared this way 👍
Can you test Noble Outfitters "Muds"? They are the most comfortable and warm winter boot I've ever worn. I wonder what's their secret?
I've had the padded leather chucks for riding. They're great for an alternative to shifting through that skinny canvas.
Get some proper boots dude.dress for the slide ,not for the ride .
Love the video! Always appreciate the leather grain diagram :) The Street Fighter edit brings me back hahaha
Looking forward to the WWII boots series 🤩
I LOVE your videos so much! They are so beneficial when dealing with quality vs. price! I work at a Vans store and I tell people about your channel all the time! Keep up the great work! I would love to see some other shoe models of Vans as a review video!
It'd be nice if you did the Converse Run Star Hike Shoe cut in half, I'd love to see that!😁👌
The last time I decided to try Vans I noticed they didn't have a removeable insole and Converse did, so I went with the converse, strange it's reversed with these models.
All the classic Chuck Taylor's don't have removable insoles, and these leather chucks are a variant of classics. Chuck 70s however have that extra insole, reinforced stitching, and glossy rubber, making them higher quality, but they're $85+ :)
What I think would be a very helpful video (maybe only for me) would be comparing the skate classic vans to skate vans with the waffle cup sole. There’s not really anything out there about what they’re like on the inside, so I think you’re the perfect person to do it.
Nice to see that vans are justified being $25 more
I own a pair of white rubber sole vans for about two years now, and I can't complain about them at all. They are still in good shape!!
You look good. Stay safe and healthy. Thank you for the review. If you need to take a break it’s understandable. No need to rush.
I'd love to see you cut a Viberg Service Boot in half. It seems pretty conclusive that Nick's are the best of the best of the work boots. Viberg is often hailed as the best of the best of the slightly more style-focused heritage boots. I do understand that they cost a lot and cutting one in half does feel criminal, but I think a lot of people would like to see what's inside their $800 boots.
Hey, I don't know if you accept review suggestions from the comments, but I think it would be really interesting if you tried cutting some not so mainstream sneakers like Converse Run Star Hike, reebok club c 85, veja v10, new balance 574/997h.
Also equally or even more interesting would be to review some designer boots/shoes like bottega veneta boots, ysl boots, etc and compare them to other handmade products!
Honestly I'm a little biased towards you doing these reviews because I'm interested in some of these items and there aren't many honest and thorough reviews about them, so you could fill this gap!
Missed the sound of shoes being cut , glad y'all are better!
I used to push a cleaning cart around a hospital. I went through a lot of leather shoes (You want waterproof -- bodily fluids, harsh chemicals, etc.) I had a pair of their leather hightops that had a lower a lot like this and a lot of padding around the ankle. Ugly as heck. They lasted almost a year, which was better than anything else under $125. Plus I got them for $35 and they saved a lot of ankle bruises.
Vans are the best sneakers. I’ve got a pair canvas Authentics that are over 10 years old and I still use them to mow the lawn. They literally just won’t die. I’ve got some Eras that are pretty old as well that I stopped wearing with socks good for canoeing or when it’s extremely hot. But I have one pair of leather Sk8 mids and honestly they are kinda weak, wore out after a season of daily wear. The Old Skool hybrid suede/canvas dont last as long either. Maybe they use different rubber compounds but the deck shoes just seem to last forever and great value for money.
Welcome back! Wonder if you'd ever thought about comparing golf shoes? Maybe such as a G/Fore Gallivanter vs FJ Premier. Both look like good year welts but they don't state that they are. I think it'd make a cool video for the golfers out there. Keep up with the great content and thanks for all the videos! Cheers!
Would you wear golf shoes off course like we do basketball shoes or tennis shoes?
@@IllDawgable I wouldn't but I walk all my rounds so that makes for plenty of miles of wear throughout the year.
glad to see you back and i think we're all excited for a fresh start in the new year!! i'd be really interested to see you pick apart some Collegium sneakers -- they're an up-and-coming brand with premium italian made products. it would be absolutely amazing to see your opinion on them and if they're worth the price point.
Glad to have you back, your honest and unbiased opinion has been missed. I'd like to see you cut some FD/EMS duty boots in half. You know how many gimmicks are thrown our way. Appreciate ya.
The cat stealing the show! Glad you're feeling better!
Glad to hear that everyone is starting to feel better. Dont push yourself too hard on our account. Have you heard the of Aliexpress store Al's Store Rock Can Roll? It looks like he makes high quality boots for relatively cheap. Theres a sale going right now too, so if they end up being less than great, its less of a loss.
Honestly I use those vans to hike in and I must say they're pretty comfortable
It's great to see you back. I just got a pair of leather converse for Christmas .. Nice shoes for the most part. But don't want to wear them for for of damaging them. But anyway . Great videos ! Keep it up.
I have the bmx vans that are a green leather. Bought them for riding, was very skeptical on buying them. They are decent quality but doesn’t seam like real leather. But it’s holding up and wore in good
It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the adidas Ultraboost DNA. They are renowned for their comfort.
I would like to see more about more dress style shoes, not full on suit and tie maybe but still dressier shoes. they tend to be expensive, but when i looked in a shoe store, and they cost around 200-250$ and all i saw was glued together and plasic paint and crap on all of them, i need to find a brand worth paying
Back with another one 🔥. Good to see ya!
It would be awesome to see a series looking at skateboarding shoes. Would also like to see some Pumas make their way onto the channel.
I've had the leather chucks, the sole came loose before I saw anything wrong with the leather. I have to say that in my experience canvas all-stars last me half a year (I don't remember the leather once lasting longer)
Same experience, the soles gave up before the upper
Happy you are doing ok. The ww2 boot series sounds sweet. Have you thought about a steel toe boot series or a PNW Boot series Nicks, whites, jk boots, Franks, etc compare there work boots and maybe throw in a redwing logger.
Welcome back Weston💪 here’s to a great 2022🥾
Welcome back get better soon
The WW2 boot series sounds exiting! I cant wait too see Corcoran jumper boots, german boots, russians and others reviewed.
WW2 boot series?!?! Im excited for that!!!
I couldnt imagine wearing converse or vans
So i got a pair of vans mte where the leather was more of a suede but not. And almost six years there still my favorite pair
So relieved, and glad, to see a new video, and that you are on the downside of Covid. Great vid and am excited for the upcoming ones!
Glad you're back hope you feel better soon. You should also take a look at the tumble leather old skools
This video is 2+ years old. Those are work Vans, and Vans slowly started to discontinue the working shoe line.
They worked until the foam flattened out.
Glad you went with my favorite. Good to know you're doing well.
I have a pair of vans SK8-HI. The toe box rubs my bady toe and eventually a blister grew on the baby toe.
So I stick a piece of neoprene inside the toe box in order to solve the problem.
Is it worth paying the extra money for the leather version or are these as durable as the canvas versions?
Hope you get better soon!
I skate and my converse In leather lasted nearly twice as long as my canvas ones ,they held up really good
I've never seen a pair of those fuzzy Converse outsoles and this is the first time I've heard of them.
I’d go leather Chucks all because the standard canvas Chucks barely last a few months. Still have my leather Chucks that have lasted 3+ years of regular use in rotation amongst several Vans of all types. I’m a sneakerhead fashionista (and a fairly recent boothead; mostly because of Rose Anvil!) and I’m still a sucker for classic Vans and good ol Chucks!
You should try chuck 70s
@@RicketyQuickity I really don’t like the glossy white sole of those. I’d rather go for the premium leather ones or just buy the regular ones over and over. I have a local outlet that sells them for about $30!
went to the store, tried both... walked out with couple of Converse leather shoes.
vans sneakers feel constricting, heavy, bulky, like a shoe that will never feel right.
converse, as soon as you put them on you are in love. Light as a feather, super comfy, feeling totally free.
vans cost more than converse but they feel wrong.
I'll take Converse any day.
Gee...that was an outstanding cut centered score on the Vans. You know, it looked perfect to me. Awesome job and the best I've seen of late.
Glad you're all feeling better!
Can we have some ECCO sneakers dissected next? 😁
Welcome back Weston, hope everyone is doing better. Really looking forward to the WW2 boot series! I'd love to you do a series on motorcycle boots. Not the insane track/race boots, but the growing market of urban moto boots. Brands like TCX, Rokker, Belstaff, Stylemartin, John Doe, Merlin, etc. Are they any better than Red Wing, Nicks, Wescos? Or are they all just "cheap" boots with some padding thrown in? Thanks for great content.
My issue with Converse has always been the way the pavement eats through the soles so fast.
Vans have a deeper tread that will last you quite a bit longer, so I’d recommend you try vans in your preferred style
Thank you for saving me $$$! I had been scoping out those leather converse, but information is key!
It would be a waste to use good leather on Chucks. I haven't worn Chucks in years but I don't think I ever wore out the canvas before the soles fell apart.
Thanks to this channel I think have a leather addiction.
Can you do a comparison of the Chuck 70 leather and all star leather please 🙏
I love my leather old skools. I only paid around $30 for them on clearance
Love your fit man. Awesome looking jacket and fits with the hoodie. Great video 👌👍
I don’t think people should get leather version of those because of the properties of leather, I mean even if they used the best leather out there, because the soles on those would die out before the leather is even nicked.
It for sure it only if you’re looking for that look.
Agreed - any Converse I've owned has never had any issue with the canvas wearing out. The soles always went first.
Another great video, cheers Weston. Any chance we can get a review of the new Red Wing Ironranger crossovers
I thought his name was rose anvil lmao
probably around 2012 converse really dipped in quality, the design changed a little. vans are much more comfortable, but i just like converse' historic look more. personally
just a suggestion for a vedio idea but you could do the different vans lines. Like the bmx, sk8, winter,classic, hiking ect ect.
Hey have you reviewed vans boots? Not the snowboarding ones but the waterproof ones that look like sk8 his. Ive had a pair for like 4 years now and they are still in surprisingly good shape
Hyped for the WW2 boots! My current favorite pair of boots is the Corcoran 1510 jump boots.
Way to go on that 9.9 cut centeredness score!
want to be a real hero? do a skate shoe specific playlist. some of the classics would be cool. things like the Vans Half-Cab, Es Accel OG, Etnies Fader, Emerica Reynolds or Templetons, etc.. maybe the Catiba Pros or the Valelly from Cariuma, Vans Ave Pro, and the P-Rods from Nike, too. just to compare.
I'd love to see your analysis of Xero shoes or winter boots. Found you recently and I'm loving these videos! :)
Maybe should do a video or mini series with the focus on non slip shoes. What’s best for service industry workers, healthcare, factory…etc
Man the last time I wore these shoes was when I was like 20yrs old In 2012. Moved on to wearing steel toe boots after that
Well ! I don't know wich one is the best, but at least they were made in Vietnam instead of Chinese
I already know these shoes are not great quality but it's always a joy to see you analyze them. Any plans to dissect some Truman java waxed flesh boots or Thursday vanguards?
hey man i’m a huge fan. i was curious if you could cut open a pair of track and field throwing shoes? i’m a shot put thrower at my local high school and have always wanted to see what they looked like on the inside. thanks for the great content brother.
some of the vans suades are fucking great, they stay looking good for sooooo long!!! they are suprisingly breathable( some of them)
Glad you feel better. I hope that you were vaccinated and boosted as i am. At 71 with history of heart disease l don’t want to miss any chance to avoid or mitigate covid.
Your videos really give me new perspective on shoes.
It’d be cool if you could take a look at some of the higher end sneakers like Visvim, Hershey Shoe Co/Victory Sportswear, Feit, Hender Scheme... I’m not expecting anything crazy on the inside, but the attention to detail and materials would be great to see a breakdown
Chucks style is better In my opinion so I’m rocking them no matter what.
As always, loved the review…and the cat!!! How sweet is he!!! 😍😍😍
I have the exact same pair of leather chucks lol.
I even got the high top version cuz of irobot
It would be nice if you could cut some canadian boot like Royer and Canada West. Some employers ask for a few spec that are not used in the US, so a lot of people are restraint on which boot they can buy.
Also, Royer's boot are everywhere here and I suspect the quality to be below the average work boot seen on this channel. Canada West seems nice, but there's only one way to be sure.
But when i ware vans my feet started hurting and it feels like my feet is a metal cuz its uncomfortable