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I think that my Florsheim Foundry, with Horween Chromexcel, at $150 was a better buy than Thursday Boots.

Hello. I am currently considering buying a pair of Jadd chromexcel boots and I was just wondering whether you have had to do much to prevent/repair scuffs in your boots, and whether yours are fully or only surface dyed?

Parkhurst is really doing some amazing things these days. Always good to see a video from you, my friend!

Exactly why I don’t understand the Edward. And returned them. It’s a dressier boot with more casual leather choices. Makes no since to me. Though I do love my black cxl diesel boots. The Leo last fits me perfectly.

Thank you for your video. I have the 8111, and I used the Red Wing boot oil - big mistake, they got dark and bland looking. I used some saddle soap and it's brought back some of the amber but I don't think it'll be like it ever was. I still love 'em, though, and it's given me more excuse to wear 'em to the dog park and mud and get them dirty knowing that I'm not going to do any damage to 'em, and maybe get some nice patina in them now, haha. Love the iron ranger in copper, though. I have the Weekender and 1907 in copper.

Great job with review and bringing us parkhurst since they continue bringing something new..

Nice intro . I like those boots , parkhurts been busy as well as Truman , I don't know what Grant stone doing but parkhurst and truman continue to send out good looking boots and leather. Hey Grant stone wakeup and bring us some new leather , and a diesel 2.0 boot . Garrison boot is a failure.

Nice! It just so happens that i also have a pair of Russell's Backcountry in dark leather color. Interested in watching your full review!

I don't understand the obsession of many people in these comments sections about how well something would go with a suit at a gala (which seemingly is the standard for "business casual" on the internet?). These look perfectly fine and decent as everyday shoes, and if well kept, can go great with jeans & dress shirts (which is what we would consider casually dressy here in Sweden). And importantly, they work AROUND the human body rather than against it - that to me is hugely underrated, and I'm happy that Jim Green also offer more "dressy" options while keeping the ergonomic benefits of a wider fit, and even giving you full custom options to chose size and styling independently rather than as a pre-baked and compromised package deal. The more I see of them as a company, the more I respect and become a fan of them. I own two sets of Red Wing moc toes currently, and am seriously considering some African Rangers as a better built sneaker alternative + Numzaans where I was thinking about some Iron Rangers before.

I have my eyes on this. It's looks like a bang for the buck heritage boot compare to the Red Wings Iron Ranger.

I have a feeling those are going to become your favorite hiking boots. 😊

Numzaan is life! 😁 Oh, I wish you and your wife well. Life loves to throw curve balls at us that we have to hit.

Storm Bucks

Why would they go stitch down if it’s harder to find a cobbler to resole? At least that what I have heard. Parkhurst or Truman are going to be my next purchase.

Ablation surgery is a hit or miss procedure, hopefully it works...The good news is that it is a relatively minor surgery as far as heart surgery goes, so complications are very unlikely. I'd say you might want to surprise the wife with some new shoes or boots :) The synthetic heel counters are really kind of tough, then do eventually soften up as the resins get broken apart on the fibers...I wish they'd go with a soft leather heel counter, even maybe consider using scraps. Compared to Nicks JIM greens break in fast, about a week or 3-5 days of wear. The round wide toe is so superior in fit to Nicks HNW last...it allows a lot of free movent of the toe joints but no slippage. Although slightly cheaper materials than Redwings...you are getting a lighter boot which adds a ton of comfort with each footstep. I think people in between a genuine wide E width or wanting somemthing in between EE and EEE width will love the fit. I take my JIm Green Razorbacks hiking more than my Nicks because...they fit better, are lighter and more agile. If Jim Green would build a 400$ boot with thicker higher quality leather components, I'd buy it for the last alone...its a great last for certain feet shape/sizes.

Watched this again because I just got a pair of Redbacks. Wanted a work boot. I love them so far. The store I got them from said they are very popular. I would have liked to buy the RM Williams BUT they don’t look like a work boot and would look funny with my work uniform.

As boot enthusiast there are multiple American companies. One company you’ve mentioned in the past is thorogood. They used to have a heritage line 1892 line. There is a roofer boot called portage amongst these as well as a roofer boot line. Looks like they are bringing back the roofer boot. You’re pretty far away in Australia, but many of us are intrigued by the return of this iconic boot

How much are they?

One of the best boots on my feet. Very comfortable. Price notwithstanding. Not the best boots for your money. You can buy comfortable boots for less. Florsheim and Stacy Adams make comfortable boots for a fraction of the price.

i think the Blacksmith now offers a Wide option.

Grant Stone lasts don't seem to know that the waist of the boot should have some tapering, making the style a little boring through there.

Don't worry take care of your wife and yourself. We are not going anywhere.

Stichdown is pointless if heel is same as in Goodyear welth. Aesthetically speaking, an insufficiently designed semi-finished product

What’s feeding my addiction is watching your videos. This weekend I’ve bought 2 pairs of boots I’ve seen on the channel. I may need to check out for a bit 😂. I find your content insightful, thanks!

Best wishes to you and your wife for the upcoming medical procedures, may you get outstanding results and speedy recoveries!

Lovely video. I was wondering if you're familiar with the UK company Jadd? I like the look of their urban crossover chromexcel boots for the office and casual wear. Also do you have any view of EVA nidsoles in boots?

So the 618 last perhaps a bit like Viberg 2040, with the narrow heel and extended past the toe?

Don't they wait for you to open the door and take the obligatory photo of the parcel on your doorstep ? Or is that just a UK thing ? At least it's easier than trying to write your signature on a mobile screen with your finger nail. (I do realise this was artistic licence)

Teik, do you think this gusset design helps in uniformity with tongue and break-in? This instep and hot spot isse for break-in on many PNW, thick leather, especially certain Thorogood boots is a real thing. Very clever design here from Jim Green. Excellent video, thank you!

What a great video!!!

Great presentation, beautiful offering from Parkhurst again.

My inferno ramblers had only one small vein. Each pair is different. I went true to size and they're roomy but secure. Half size down on Parkhurst squeezes my toes when walking.

Thank You for sharing!

Love your channel, your knowledge, attention to detail and level headedness make for very interesting and informative videos. I wouldn't worry about training the tongue, Russell says you can use either method, on mine just smoothing the sides in makes for an easier lace, maybe some of their models have a wider gusset, but these don't need a PNW fold like Nick's and others do. Give your feet some time to adapt to these, you might not need more arch support. My soles cramp up after a few hours wearing Thursdays or Red Wings, but I could wear these hiking all day and not feel a thing, in fact they let my feet do their thing naturally, your foot musculature might change a bit for the better if ou wear these enough. For info the leather is made by S.B. Foot and is heavily wax and oil stuffed, the water resistance is amazing, and they need very little break-in at all. I love the way they smell ! Mine felt like slippers after only a few wears, and now after a 100km + wear they just keep getting better and better. I've been wearing my identical Backcountrys for a month now, mostly for hiking and dog walking in quite wet weather, with a few warm days. I'm used to wearing all leather hiking boots and shoes, these are a whole different level of comfort and they perform very differently, the main differences being the low drop, the flexibility of the soles, the suppleness of the shaft, and most importantly, the way they hold your heel down while gripping the instep, all the while leaving the forefoot to move quite freely. The difference in performance and comfort is appreciable due to this, not having your forefoot locked down actually reduced fatigue considerably for me, and the boots are incredibly surefooted with amazing ground feel when. you are side-hilling or on uneven terrain. They are quiet and there is minimal heel strike, another huge advantage over traditional hiking boots. All in all the best boots I've ever owned by far, I still love my Hanwag boots and La Sportiva shoes but these are in a different league. I wrote a big review on the Fedora Lounge for anyone who wants more in depth comments and impressions : www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/russell-moccasin-co.115085/

I'm about to drop a video on the Stone Rambler i have on a White’s MP.. very nice leather.. Only.., the stiff temper combined with the all eyelets on that particular MP.., can be a burden to slip the boot on.. and it's an E width at that! Love the look of eyelets but sometimes they're not worth the trouble.. Would you consider a video on all the Rambler types?? I imagine it would be difficult.. there seems to be almost a dozen versions