For the same price range I really liked the redwing Irish setter Ashby boots. Unlined and lasted me 5ish years of 10 hour days and multiple hiking trips
I keep trying to tell people that anything with a cemented sole is essentially a sneaker. Yeah maybe the materials are a bit nicer than a sneaker but it's going to fail just like a sneaker and in about as much time. Just go buy some skate shoes or get a real pair of boots and stop pretending. I can't stand the bogus hype I keep seeing over this trash brand.
They have invested heavily in to advertising and promoting. Doesn’t change the fact that it’s basically a Walmart boot. The clown in this video was obviously paid. And judging by his current boots does very little actual work.
I’m on my 3rd pair in six years, they’ve held up exactly like redwings and setters do. I was unsure at first, but they are more comfortable than boots that are twice the price.
I’m looking forward to hearing your review. I got the Distasio. So far they have held up pretty well, but the break in period was pretty rough for me. They are much more comfortable now. Now it’s just a matter of how well and how long they hold up. I will plan to watch your review video once you upload it.
I saw your video. Nice boots. I’ve been adding to this video over the past several weeks so this is the initial review. I may do a long term review after 6 or 12 months. Mine were a little uncomfortable at first, but all boots have a break in period. I should have added in the video that I really like the laces. Logging boot laces are so stiff at first that they can cut into your fingers.
@@Twilson_Vtwin The American Heritage line is. Not all of them are made in the USA though. I agree Thorogood make a good boot. Whether the Brunt's will hold up long term, I guess I'll find out.
I've had my Marlins (unlined soft toe) for a little over a year now and agree that they are some very comfortable boots that hold up well, especially for the money. However, if you want a quality American-made boot in the $200-250 price range I highly recommend Thorogood. I've had a pair of their 6" moc-toe boots for nearly a decade. I've had them resolved twice and they are the most comfortable boots I own and are made in the USA. You can regularly find these boots for $200 and even down near $150 at certain times of the year. Great video.
I have the Marins. Unlined, composite toe. Mine are not the brunt toe. Not a single issue. Wear an 11 in everything, had to buy a 10.5 in these. Other than that not a single issue. Comfortable, lightweight, and have held up to everything. I’d buy again.
I ordered the 6" Brunt Marin boot. They absolutely killed my shins and they look goofy. The boot out of the box looks cheap and probably wouldn't even last 6 months in some trades.
Nice video .thanks for your unbiased opinion that can really help people out that .dont really have a ton of $. Make a choice on there footwear...ya dig
Depends on the boot. Many of the Redwings and Thorogoods are made in China. Redwing for example has 25% of there boots made completely in the US allamerican.org/investigation/red-wing-boots/
You get what you pay for. Seems like a decent boot for most blue collar workers with good feet. But IMHO they wouldn't last me 3 months. I work in the oilfield and have messed up feet from the years of trying to get by wearing cheaper boots. The only brands that I have had the best luck with are Redwings who also tan their own leather in Minnesota certain styles of Wolverines and Thorogood. Most are probably $60 to $100 more but in the long its cheaper to pay $260 for a better built boot that will usually last me 12 to 18 months
Know several people in the construction trades that have had them, they said they go from really awesome to junk over night. Guys went back to red wings or thorogoods, even Irish setters
I worked in harsh environments outdoors for many years, and very few boots hold up over time. No matter the price or brand. Most Thorogood boots are made overseas, and even some Redwings. My $200ish Chippewas are from China. Boots truly made in the USA are going to be a minimum of twice the price of the Brunt boots. Often more like 3 times the price. Ultimately it boils down to how much you want to pay for them.
For the money they’re a nice boot. I love mine. I did have to go a half size down. I normally wear an 11 in everything but these I had to Have a 10.5. I work in these every day at my job, use them to do everything around the house, in the garage and do whatever in them. Comfortable, light weight and have lasted. I’m a Rocky Bearclaw 3 person normally but for my job I have to have a composite toe. Still wear my Rocky’s a lot too but if the Marin’s were all I had, I’d be fine with it.
Doing concrete and masonry work i can tell you no boot lasts past 6-8 months, that being said, buy a pair of boots that are super comfortable the day you try them on because theyll only get better, nothing tops that like a good pair of wingshooters
My pair of Brunt’s lasted four months before falling apart. They are garbage I do have to say they were comfortable in the first month or two and they looked pretty good until they fell apart. You are completely wrong about American boots not being available for under $200.Keen Portland, Carolina mock tow, Thursday boots. Laughable you said they are the best boots on the market
I have a pair of 2 year old Marins still in use. They look like crap but are still holding up through everything from cutting the grass to accidentally sandblasting them multiple times. I will say the tread was never my favorite in slush, ice and snow and the break in took a little longer than expected. Overall good not great, feel like sneakers to my feet after break in and would buy again. I had a pair of Carhartt in the same price range that didn’t last 8 months which is what made me try Brunt.
I think he cut the ones without the brunt toe, which I'm sure these are a lil better, but I have Irish setter wingshooters, best boot for the 200 dollar range imo
Brunt markets to the American Working Man, yet sells a cheap Chinese made product. Quality is subpar. All of the positive reviews you see online are because they spend more money to flood you with influencer marketing than they do on their boot quality. 4,000+ influencers in your news feed, who are getting free products and providing very bias reviews. Case & point, they sent you a pair to get media feedback. Can you share your media agreement with them?
I was very transparent in the video about this Greg. I got the boots and in return did an unbiased review of my initial opinion of them. If you look through my channel you'll see I have a ton of videos on products I bought with my money and did reviews on to help others decide if it was right for them. Just a few examples, SuperSplitter, Logrite, Ratchet Rake, Bauer, etc. Pretty much any boots in this price range (150-170) are going to be made overseas. True American made boots are usually more in the $300+ range. Often more like $500-$600 like Nick's Handmade boots. Many people simply can't afford them. If you have a better alternative in the $150 range, by all means let us know. Others have suggested Thorogood and Redwing. Both brands have many lower priced models made overseas.
@@BuildALotAcres the boots in your video still look almost brand new. You very obviously did not wear them how anyone purchasing them as a daily work boot would. They don't even have creases in the leather from walking, bending the toe box, etc.. they are garbage.. misleading hard blue collar workers to waste their money on chinese junk tennis shoes disguised as "boots".
@@jwallace2913 Really? So me walking up the ladder and standing on my roof to clean the chimney was all fake? The snow removal and carpentry I did in them….also fake? You guys with your vendetta against these boots is hilarious. Don’t buy them then. It’s your money. I promise my feelings won’t be hurt
@@BuildALotAcres not fake, but clearly just for a video. My boots looked more worn after a single day of actual use, two months? The sole had completely broken down, the seams in the leather were coming apart, the toe box was pulling apart, laces were frayed and probably would have broke had I pulled them tight. It's one thing to work in a boot. It's another to set up a camera and walk by. I bought two pair of these boots, one set fell apart, the other - they sent two different sizes that they refused to exchange. I wouldn't call it a vendetta it's just a shady business that buries negative reviews and sells a subpar product for way too much money. Relies on spam ads with fake reviews to generate sales and media buzz. Oh and zero customer service.
They look like great boots and they do look good, I am not sure if they sell them over here in the UK. We will have to check to see if they are available as the boots we currently use are not great and do not last long. We have a review video coming up next week and like you, our condition for review was that he would provide an honest review and post the video without review by the company.
Im pretty hard on work boots. A pair a year is about my average. Some less some more. My last two pair have been Keens. Comfortable and hold up fairly well. Have been thinking about trying a pair of Brunts for my next pair.
i've been tempted but i always love supporting made in the USA items especially as a union carpenter, just hope that factory their planning on opening comes soon, these look slick.
I ordered the 8" Marin, haven't gotten them yet. I can already tell you I don't like them. Looks like I'll be getting both pair of my Thorogoods rebuilt..
Great video Case. So are the a winter boot ? Water proof ? Maybe you said all that and I missed it. I would rather a black sole. I’d have them them dirty fairly quick, the way I am. Hehe. Have a great day.
Yes the Marin’s are waterproof. I also put some saddle soap on them today actually which cleans and adds some additional water protection. I’m not sure if they consider these winter boots. They were named after a friend of the owners. I really like the composite toe.
These comments got me howling at the moon!!! They clearly have no idea about pollution laws and anything composit must be made over seas, China Taiwan and South Korea even Thailand... Anything composite can not be made here including rubber items... Carlisle Syntech aka Goodyear rubber roofing is made in China... Ask me how I know??? Because I had an idea for a composite design bat that was double walled that could be made into tire design and even into a soul design... It cost me 5 grand for copy right laws to it and find investors to help me fund 50000 in cash for 10 bats...
They are comfortable out of the box because they are built like tennis shoes - and fall apart just the same. I'm a contractor, walk on concrete 10-12 hours six days a week.. my feet have never hurt more than with these boots.
@AndrewSmith_1984 normal size, but I should have done more Research on the boot or brand, boot are not stitch their clue on to the bottom of the boot. for the price I paid, I expect to be stitch not clue. wish I can return
Who cares if someone comments you on how they look. How about you actually tell us how they feel. Are they comfortable, are they heavy, are they too warm.
I’ve worn them in some 15-20ish F weather for a few hour stretches and they did fine. They’re as warm as any other non insulated work boots I’ve worn in the past doing construction for 9 hour days outside while framing houses
They call it triple layer waterproofing. Consists of: 1: waterproofing solution in leather at tanning process, 2: waterproof sealant on inside seams, and 3: breathable membrane inside boot.
They are. I don’t think you’ll find any American made boots in this price range though. Most American made boots are $500-$600 a pair. Out of many peoples price range
@@jeyweb4236 Most of the Union made Carolinas look to be in the $300 and up range. The lower price ones are assembled in the US with “global materials”. I haven’t heard great things about the newer offerings to be honest
@@jwallace2913 I made the arrangement clear in the video. I got the boots and gave an honest review. What $170 American made boots do you recommend instead. Please give a specific model.
@@BuildALotAcres it's because they seem fine at first, you have to actually use them to give an honest review. They don't hold up and the soles break down. Prior to trying Brunt I daily wore a pair of series 28 Carolinas (same price) that lasted me five years. Two pair of Brunt's lasted me a hair over two months. Back to Carolina series 28 8" boot.. they are just built to last.
For the same price range I really liked the redwing Irish setter Ashby boots. Unlined and lasted me 5ish years of 10 hour days and multiple hiking trips
No cork or leather midsole. Cheap heel counter. Run far from these boots. Rose Anvil tore these in half and the insides are very poorly built.
I'm haveing problems with moisture build up.
I keep trying to tell people that anything with a cemented sole is essentially a sneaker. Yeah maybe the materials are a bit nicer than a sneaker but it's going to fail just like a sneaker and in about as much time. Just go buy some skate shoes or get a real pair of boots and stop pretending. I can't stand the bogus hype I keep seeing over this trash brand.
They have invested heavily in to advertising and promoting. Doesn’t change the fact that it’s basically a Walmart boot. The clown in this video was obviously paid. And judging by his current boots does very little actual work.
@@bazookasblogI went to your channel to see what hard work looked like… but all I found was you playing video games 🤡 🤡 🤡
I’m on my 3rd pair in six years, they’ve held up exactly like redwings and setters do. I was unsure at first, but they are more comfortable than boots that are twice the price.
I’m looking forward to hearing your review. I got the Distasio. So far they have held up pretty well, but the break in period was pretty rough for me. They are much more comfortable now. Now it’s just a matter of how well and how long they hold up. I will plan to watch your review video once you upload it.
I saw your video. Nice boots. I’ve been adding to this video over the past several weeks so this is the initial review. I may do a long term review after 6 or 12 months. Mine were a little uncomfortable at first, but all boots have a break in period. I should have added in the video that I really like the laces. Logging boot laces are so stiff at first that they can cut into your fingers.
These are glued together Chinese crap with a big marketing budget behind them.
Most every boot in the $150-$160ish range is made overseas. Mainly China. Redwing, Thorogood, Chippewa, etc.
@@BuildALotAcres Thorogood is made in the USA. But my statement about them is true. It’s hot garbage and not going to last more than six months.
@@Twilson_Vtwin The American Heritage line is. Not all of them are made in the USA though. I agree Thorogood make a good boot. Whether the Brunt's will hold up long term, I guess I'll find out.
I've had my Marlins (unlined soft toe) for a little over a year now and agree that they are some very comfortable boots that hold up well, especially for the money. However, if you want a quality American-made boot in the $200-250 price range I highly recommend Thorogood. I've had a pair of their 6" moc-toe boots for nearly a decade. I've had them resolved twice and they are the most comfortable boots I own and are made in the USA. You can regularly find these boots for $200 and even down near $150 at certain times of the year. Great video.
I appreciate your up front honesty. Thankyou for putting it out there. Looking forward to your future review
You’re welcome. Appreciate the kind words. 🙏
I have the Marins. Unlined, composite toe. Mine are not the brunt toe. Not a single issue. Wear an 11 in everything, had to buy a 10.5 in these. Other than that not a single issue. Comfortable, lightweight, and have held up to everything. I’d buy again.
I ordered the 6" Brunt Marin boot. They absolutely killed my shins and they look goofy. The boot out of the box looks cheap and probably wouldn't even last 6 months in some trades.
Nice video .thanks for your unbiased opinion that can really help people out that .dont really have a ton of $. Make a choice on there footwear...ya dig
@@bradburke8363 🙏👍
Idk, personally I would rather buy Redwing or Thorogood, USA made and I can have them resoled.
Depends on the boot. Many of the Redwings and Thorogoods are made in China. Redwing for example has 25% of there boots made completely in the US allamerican.org/investigation/red-wing-boots/
You get what you pay for. Seems like a decent boot for most blue collar workers with good feet. But IMHO they wouldn't last me 3 months. I work in the oilfield and have messed up feet from the years of trying to get by wearing cheaper boots. The only brands that I have had the best luck with are Redwings who also tan their own leather in Minnesota certain styles of Wolverines and Thorogood. Most are probably $60 to $100 more but in the long its cheaper to pay $260 for a better built boot that will usually last me 12 to 18 months
I hear you. I used to go through boots like crazy doing construction.
Thoroughgood are wonderful. I have a pair for my job and after 12 hour shifts my feet don't hurt
Nice looking boot Case, great video 👍🏻. Have a great weekend 🙋🏼♂
Thank you sir 🙏👍
Know several people in the construction trades that have had them, they said they go from really awesome to junk over night. Guys went back to red wings or thorogoods, even Irish setters
I worked in harsh environments outdoors for many years, and very few boots hold up over time. No matter the price or brand. Most Thorogood boots are made overseas, and even some Redwings. My $200ish Chippewas are from China. Boots truly made in the USA are going to be a minimum of twice the price of the Brunt boots. Often more like 3 times the price. Ultimately it boils down to how much you want to pay for them.
Thank you for the review. I'm looking at Brunt Marins right now.
You’re welcome. They make good products imo.
For the money they’re a nice boot. I love mine. I did have to go a half size down. I normally wear an 11 in everything but these I had to Have a 10.5. I work in these every day at my job, use them to do everything around the house, in the garage and do whatever in them. Comfortable, light weight and have lasted. I’m a Rocky Bearclaw 3 person normally but for my job I have to have a composite toe. Still wear my Rocky’s a lot too but if the Marin’s were all I had, I’d be fine with it.
Doing concrete and masonry work i can tell you no boot lasts past 6-8 months, that being said, buy a pair of boots that are super comfortable the day you try them on because theyll only get better, nothing tops that like a good pair of wingshooters
Framing and roofing was also hell on boots.
My pair of Brunt’s lasted four months before falling apart. They are garbage I do have to say they were comfortable in the first month or two and they looked pretty good until they fell apart. You are completely wrong about American boots not being available for under $200.Keen Portland, Carolina mock tow, Thursday boots. Laughable you said they are the best boots on the market
I have a pair of 2 year old Marins still in use. They look like crap but are still holding up through everything from cutting the grass to accidentally sandblasting them multiple times. I will say the tread was never my favorite in slush, ice and snow and the break in took a little longer than expected. Overall good not great, feel like sneakers to my feet after break in and would buy again. I had a pair of Carhartt in the same price range that didn’t last 8 months which is what made me try Brunt.
I think you hit the nail on the head. For the price, they are a pretty good option. There are certainly better boots, but not in that price range imo.
Jim green is a great company for sub 200 bucks
I think he cut the ones without the brunt toe, which I'm sure these are a lil better, but I have Irish setter wingshooters, best boot for the 200 dollar range imo
Brunt markets to the American Working Man, yet sells a cheap Chinese made product. Quality is subpar. All of the positive reviews you see online are because they spend more money to flood you with influencer marketing than they do on their boot quality. 4,000+ influencers in your news feed, who are getting free products and providing very bias reviews. Case & point, they sent you a pair to get media feedback. Can you share your media agreement with them?
I was very transparent in the video about this Greg. I got the boots and in return did an unbiased review of my initial opinion of them. If you look through my channel you'll see I have a ton of videos on products I bought with my money and did reviews on to help others decide if it was right for them. Just a few examples, SuperSplitter, Logrite, Ratchet Rake, Bauer, etc. Pretty much any boots in this price range (150-170) are going to be made overseas. True American made boots are usually more in the $300+ range. Often more like $500-$600 like Nick's Handmade boots. Many people simply can't afford them. If you have a better alternative in the $150 range, by all means let us know. Others have suggested Thorogood and Redwing. Both brands have many lower priced models made overseas.
@@BuildALotAcres the boots in your video still look almost brand new. You very obviously did not wear them how anyone purchasing them as a daily work boot would. They don't even have creases in the leather from walking, bending the toe box, etc.. they are garbage.. misleading hard blue collar workers to waste their money on chinese junk tennis shoes disguised as "boots".
@@jwallace2913 Really? So me walking up the ladder and standing on my roof to clean the chimney was all fake? The snow removal and carpentry I did in them….also fake? You guys with your vendetta against these boots is hilarious. Don’t buy them then. It’s your money. I promise my feelings won’t be hurt
@@BuildALotAcres not fake, but clearly just for a video. My boots looked more worn after a single day of actual use, two months? The sole had completely broken down, the seams in the leather were coming apart, the toe box was pulling apart, laces were frayed and probably would have broke had I pulled them tight.
It's one thing to work in a boot. It's another to set up a camera and walk by.
I bought two pair of these boots, one set fell apart, the other - they sent two different sizes that they refused to exchange.
I wouldn't call it a vendetta it's just a shady business that buries negative reviews and sells a subpar product for way too much money. Relies on spam ads with fake reviews to generate sales and media buzz. Oh and zero customer service.
They look like great boots and they do look good, I am not sure if they sell them over here in the UK. We will have to check to see if they are available as the boots we currently use are not great and do not last long. We have a review video coming up next week and like you, our condition for review was that he would provide an honest review and post the video without review by the company.
Very cool. Looking forward to it 👍
I like this review😊
I hope they come out with the Buckey Beaver Ground Grabber edition.
😂🙏😁
Im pretty hard on work boots. A pair a year is about my average. Some less some more. My last two pair have been Keens. Comfortable and hold up fairly well. Have been thinking about trying a pair of Brunts for my next pair.
Yeah, I went through boots like crazy doing construction. Hopefully these hold up long term!
You can get American made boots for 250
i've been tempted but i always love supporting made in the USA items especially as a union carpenter, just hope that factory their planning on opening comes soon, these look slick.
Would be cool to see them made in the US
They are made in China lol
somebody doesnt know how to read.@@LabeLincoln
@@gabriel624gag you got me
I ordered the 8" Marin, haven't gotten them yet. I can already tell you I don't like them. Looks like I'll be getting both pair of my Thorogoods rebuilt..
Great video Case. So are the a winter boot ? Water proof ? Maybe you said all that and I missed it. I would rather a black sole. I’d have them them dirty fairly quick, the way I am. Hehe.
Have a great day.
Yes the Marin’s are waterproof. I also put some saddle soap on them today actually which cleans and adds some additional water protection. I’m not sure if they consider these winter boots. They were named after a friend of the owners. I really like the composite toe.
These comments got me howling at the moon!!! They clearly have no idea about pollution laws and anything composit must be made over seas, China Taiwan and South Korea even Thailand... Anything composite can not be made here including rubber items... Carlisle Syntech aka Goodyear rubber roofing is made in China... Ask me how I know??? Because I had an idea for a composite design bat that was double walled that could be made into tire design and even into a soul design... It cost me 5 grand for copy right laws to it and find investors to help me fund 50000 in cash for 10 bats...
Yes you are correct!!! The American work boots are designed here in the states and sent to these countries to be made...
Even Toni Lama sneaker soul amd composit toes are made in China and shipped here to be assembled...
Wow. That’s a cool idea. I’m not surprised America won’t allow certain manufacturing
Brand loyalty runs deep….and blind with many 😁
How’s the insole ? Would they be Comfortable for 8-12 hours standing , I’m a cement mason , also are they hard leather to break in?
They're pretty comfortable. I found the leather pretty soft from the get go. Not stiff like a lot of other brands.
I wear them in a warehouse 10 hours a day when there’s not overtime and they’re very comfortable.
They are comfortable out of the box because they are built like tennis shoes - and fall apart just the same. I'm a contractor, walk on concrete 10-12 hours six days a week.. my feet have never hurt more than with these boots.
I just Purchase my first Brunt boots, just the one you review. hopefully i like thenm
How are they doing now?
@AndrewSmith_1984 there still good, I believe going little more then a month now.
@AndrewSmith_1984 forgot to mention, end up finding out there not made in the USA. that's a down fall.
@@RD-gv7ub yeah I think they’re trying to open a factory in the US to solve that, hopefully they do, did you size up or down or get your normal size
@AndrewSmith_1984 normal size, but I should have done more Research on the boot or brand, boot are not stitch their clue on to the bottom of the boot. for the price I paid, I expect to be stitch not clue. wish I can return
Who cares if someone comments you on how they look. How about you actually tell us how they feel. Are they comfortable, are they heavy, are they too warm.
Lots of people care about their appearance. The boots are comfortable, pretty light in weight, and not too warm in my opinion.
How are they in the cold, did your feet felt any cold. How long were you able to wear it in the cold and what was the temperature you wore them in?
I’ve worn them in some 15-20ish F weather for a few hour stretches and they did fine. They’re as warm as any other non insulated work boots I’ve worn in the past doing construction for 9 hour days outside while framing houses
Is the waterproofing a liner or sewn in bootie? Curious on how long they stay waterproof.
They call it triple layer waterproofing. Consists of: 1: waterproofing solution in leather at tanning process, 2: waterproof sealant on inside seams, and 3: breathable membrane inside boot.
Would you recommend this for hiking?
I haven’t tried hiking in them, so i couldn’t say for sure
If you like Xhina boots
All boots in that price range are Xhina boots.
Made in China though
They are. I don’t think you’ll find any American made boots in this price range though. Most American made boots are $500-$600 a pair. Out of many peoples price range
@@BuildALotAcres Carolina is made in the US around the $130 mark
@@jeyweb4236 Most of the Union made Carolinas look to be in the $300 and up range. The lower price ones are assembled in the US with “global materials”. I haven’t heard great things about the newer offerings to be honest
Do they fit true to size
The width was a bit snug, but I’d say yes overall
Thorgood under 200 made in the USA
The Heritage line is US made, but isn’t under 200. More like $250-$350
Redbacks are better
So what country are they actually made in ?
I am not sure
China
This guy is a paid shill, it says very clearly on the inside tongue MADE IN CHINA.
@@jwallace2913 I made the arrangement clear in the video. I got the boots and gave an honest review. What $170 American made boots do you recommend instead. Please give a specific model.
@@BuildALotAcres it's because they seem fine at first, you have to actually use them to give an honest review. They don't hold up and the soles break down.
Prior to trying Brunt I daily wore a pair of series 28 Carolinas (same price) that lasted me five years. Two pair of Brunt's lasted me a hair over two months. Back to Carolina series 28 8" boot.. they are just built to last.
😂
I thought the same when I saw an ad today for bison leather boots. $650. Hard to call them work boots
I'm buying Wal-Mart boots
Buy what you can afford 👍