Thursday Captain Boot One Year “Double” Review. Rugged and Resilient or bust?
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Do you ever wonder what condition your boots will be in a year from now? The Thursday Captain Boot is stylish and comfortable, but will do they stand the test of time? I sit down with my business partner Mike, and we give our thoughts on owning Thursday's Captain Boot for a year.
Do you guys own a pair of Thursday's Captain Boot? What are your thoughts on them?
sounds like yall used your boots for actual work and not just fashion whereas these boots seem like fashion focused that you can still do work in. Im really glad for the somewhat negative review because all the other reviews were so positive it was hard to find where in that fashion-function spectrum these boots fit.
This is a good point. Maybe the wear we put on them demands more of a real work boot like a nicks or whites!
I saw another review that mentioned they may not be good heavy duty work boots because the heel cap is more flexible for comfort and doesn't have a rigid inner piece of leather like some work boots do. But I just got my pair of Captains today and will mostly be using them for casual or work at the shop. I got the ones with the, idk comando?, sole. It has treads on the bottom. Two colors (whiskey and tobacco) have the different rubber sole on them and may make better work boots.
great points
I'd recommend investing in a pair of Alden 405 (calf skin) or Alden 403 (Horwin Crome Excel). The arch support is excellent, whereas in my Iron Rangers caused me to develop plantar facitis. So please stay away from Iron Rangers and Wolverine 1k. Try Alden, Nick's, or Whites instead.
@@Helbeneathmyshoulders yeah the definitely don’t say they’re work boots, but they do say the rugged and resistant line is built to be able to handle hard wear. Which made us think the occasional hard circumstances we catch ourselves in should be fine!
These boots are not advertised as being “work boots” so with a little (very little) research you could determine whether these Thursday Boots are the right ones for you. Still, at $200 they will be more than good enough for most people who are looking for value in a general-purpose boot. Boots also require a certain amount of care to maintain and these two “reviewers” did not present any indication that they did so. I think they each got their money’s worth considering how they used these boots. Nice to see the experience of two regular guys. Worth the view. Cheers.
Definitely a boot that is sub-par for hard working conditions. With that being said, its a fashion boot and I love the style of these.
Correct they look cool. Just don’t wear them in the rain or after a rain. I found out the hard way...
The rugged and resilient line actually did the exact same thing for me. After not even four months of use, my rugged and resilient boots’ soles started to separate, although the leather has held up remarkably well.
THURSDAY BOOTS ARE MORE FOR CASUAL WEAR THEY ARE NOT WORK HORSES. I OWN 4 PAIRS AND THEY ARE HOLDING UP JUST FINE. FOR $200 I'LL KEEP BUYING MORE PAIRS YOU CANT BEAT THAT PRICE IMO.
Or you can spend $300 and buy one pair that will last you a long time..
@@VF5 I've been having my Thursday boots for over 3 years now and they still look great. I don't go around digging holes and climbing mountains with them. I do go on hikes in the woods and I do wear them in the rain and snow. I have shoes that cost $50 and I also have shoes that cost $700. Doesn't matter the price you treat them like crap they will end up to be crap eventually.
@@R357R meh...I guess your experience with Thursday is different than mine. Enjoy it.
@@R357R the point is there marketed to be rough and tough and that their built to take a beating then they don’t. We’re not putting dress boots on and bitching about them getting scuffed. These were marketed to be built for “anything” you can throw at them.
I can tell you that I do not wear my Thursday’s “off road”. Between boots and shoes I own 6 pair. I’ve had 2 pairs of boots and 1 pair of shoes with the sole delaminating at the tip. Thursday were good about it but it shouldn’t be an issue. I can’t understand why they won’t fix the issue
I like the in depth one year review concept, but I'd take this one with a grain of salt. I'm no Thursday fanboy. I've heard all about the quality control issues, and to me there's just something off about the silhouette anyway, so I'll probably never buy a pair. Regardless, there are some red flags in this review: First, they mentioned the rugged & resilient leather which you "don't really have to take care of", and it certainly looks like they haven't. Even on the toughest Nick's or White's work boots designed to last forever, there is no such thing as leather that you don't need to take care of. Their uppers both look to be in desperate need of some TLC.
They also mentioned briefly that they could be resoled, but from how they talked throughout the video, it doesn't seem like they have much interest in that. Not only CAN they be resoled, but they're DESIGNED to be resoled, not just worn until they wear out and then thrown away. I'll definitely concede that the sole pulling off after 4 months is premature. If you work a casual boot like a work boot all day, every day, it's not unthinkable. In their case, it sounds like it was a QC thing. I'm glad that Thursday stood behind the boot and replaced it. However, a sole wearing out and pulling away after a year of consistent wear is not crazy at all, especially for how it sounds like they wear them (the guy on the right in particular).
They mentioned the boot not being worth it if you need to buy a new pair every year, but I would urge them to just care for their leather (the uppers will last a long time if they do) and have them resoled when the sole starts to wear out or pull away, and you won't have to buy a new pair for years to come. Odds are, a good cobbler will use real Dainite soles (longer wear than the no-brand factory soles) and do better work than the factory, so the subsequent resoles will last longer than the originals. Quality footwear is a long term investment that pays for itself over many years, not a one time-expense. Are there better built boots out there for a little more, or even the same amount of money? Definitely! But I don't think you can fault a product for not being something it isn't designed to be. Just an enthusiast's two cents.
Forrest- this was cute. Mike has not treated his uppers at all. Thursday Specifically says: "To clean these leathers, you can spray the Leather Cleaner and use a clean Microfiber Cloth to wipe them down, as well as a Premium Shoe Brush to remove any dirt on the surface.
Because these leathers are so unique, we do not recommend applying any conditioning or protective products to them. If additional cleaning is required, we recommend visiting your local cobbler or shoe repair shop so they can handle this professionally." So All Mike did was brush them clean as he didn't feel comfortable going against the companies instructions. I on the other hand treated mine and cared for them consistently and they still look like they do. I also probably only wore mine 100-125 time in the year I had them. Also- we are interested in getting them resoled- thats not what was at question in the video. The video was about how they come from the factory. So sure buy these if you want to be forced to get your 200+ dollar boots resoled in the first 6-7 months of wear. So what "red flags" are actually valid? Because you only listed one real one which wasn't even real. But thanks for the two cents and the love on the channel.
@@TheMapleReview Well I stand corrected then. First, I don't know anything about you guys. I've never watched your channel. I don't know what you know or don't know, so I'm just going based on what I heard in this video.
I admittedly don't know much about their rugged & resilient leather, but if Thursday says it doesn't need care except by a professional, I'd be very skeptical of that as a consumer. I probably know more than the average consumer about leather though, and specifically leather footwear. I'd put the blame on Thursday there if they're misleading consumers about their leather. Probably just a line they say to deny liability if the quality of the upper fails. Like I said, I've never heard of a leather that doesn't need any care, and that IS what you said in the video, so what else am I supposed to think? Likewise, you did mention having to get a new pair every year, so what else am I supposed to think about whether you're planning to resole them or not?
Also, I'm in no way trying to stand up for the product that Thursday puts out. I have heard way too much about quality control issues there and I will never buy a pair, as I said. $200 is cheap for a Goodyear welted boot. In my opinion, a boot that needs it's first resole that soon sounds about right for the price, then it will last longer after that. That would be my expectation when buying these.
At the end of the day, we're both trying to do the same thing: Help inform consumers to make the right decisions for their situation. You're calling out Thursday for what you feel is a sub-par product and misleading their customers, and I'm playing a little devil's advocate because, based on what you're saying in the video, I don't think you're the most qualified reviewers, which isn't a bad thing to be. They can then go seek a second opinion if they want, and it will either confirm or negate yours. The more information and opinions that are out there, the better it is for them. Maybe I'm totally wrong about you and you're both leathercraft experts and handmade shoe aficionados. My bad. Still, the more opinions, the better. I appreciate the reply too. It's great when youtubers actually participate in the discourse in their comments.
Also thanks. I like to think I'm cute.
@@TheMapleReview The passive aggressive "this was cute" was unecessary, leaves a bad impression for the channel. I won't ever be subbing or watching any videos from this channel for sure.
@@gptt916 no doubt! It’s me joking around with people lol chill
@@TheMapleReview use saddle soap please that boot is so fucking thirsty
Hey, great to hear. I've been sitting on the fence with these because all I saw was heaps of enthusiasm, but I was worried about them holding up to daily wear, because that's how I'd wear them. Don't have the budget for multiple pairs of boots like some reviewers obviously have, and my last pair of daily boots (blundstone) gave up internally after a year, and I want something with more longevity. Thanks guys.
Rugged & Resilient Leather is all about the upper leather. That's why the upper held up very well. If you have issues with the sole because of the work type you use your Captains with, I recommend you get some Captains with StormKing Durable Rubber Lug Outsoles. Their upper uses Rugged & Resilient Leather.
That’s normal wear, take them to a cobbler and have them re-glued or re-soled. If you are living in your boots, they will wear out quick. 🤦♂️
Even I live in my boots, and all of them are about good as new (minus a few scuffs I need to buff out).
@@PlazDreamweaver You're likely not kneeling on the ground like photographers, it ruins casual style boots fast.
Finally a real honest review!!!! I had a captain for a year and wore them 3-4 times a week and I had the same issue. The heel would come apart from the leather. I had stitching come lose from the boots tongue. I believe for the price you pay they are still a awesome boot. Will last way longer then a fashion boot but is not on par with a iron ranger etc. still A great buy , but claiming they will keep up with hire prices boots is not true.
Couldn’t agree more.. good value overall but not quite what they lead you to think they are!
Thanks for sharing your feeback and experience in your boots! Depending on how often you wear the boots you may need to resole your boots typically in 1 - 2 years of wear. However, if it has been less than a year we'd love to take a closer look at your boots. Please send us an email at teamthursday@thursdayboots.com. We want to make sure you are taken care of! Best, Kendra from Thursday
@@Thursdayboots I since have received another pair of boots from you after my posted comment. Comparing to my boot I just received to the pair I commented about from 4 years ago. I see a huge improvement. Glad to see the quality going up 👍🏻
Mate, I'd suggest resoling it with a damn good cobbler. Their uppers seem to be of very nice quality and yours even demonstrate to be aging beautifully, resole them, maybe have your cobbler add another layer of welting/stitching and I believe you're gonna have a nice boot to follow you through the years
Exactly. However this is the conundrum w/ Thursday’s. A full resole would totally revitalize the boots but for $50 more you can just get a brand new pair of Thursday’s. With that being said,I think the resolve is the best because the uppers have patinated nicely.
Some goodyear welted boots do get glued-on soles, for instance when the sole is rubber and too thick to sew through (like Thursday's new stormking, but also Vibram commando's). what happens in this case is that a (cheap) leather mid-sole is sewn on, and then the rubber one is glued to the leather. like a lot of people have said, though, repairing sole damage on a goodyear welted boot is actually part of the process. indeed, it appears that the sole is one compromise Thursday makes (as do others, like Meermin) to sell these boots as cheap as they do. but you have the option of repairing them for cheap with a cobbler every so often, or have them entirely resoled-sure, it'll cost more money, but you can then have them built to your specifications (nice stacked-leather heels, good cork filling, thick leather mid-soles and solid vibram or dainite rubber soles) and have them take all the abuse you want and have them last a veeery long time (half a decade at least). honestly, as has already been mentioned, buying goodyear welted boots (or shoes) is all about the uppers (which you definitely need to take care of!) as such, most rugged and resilient leathers from Thursday seem to be oiled leathers, so you do need to condition them with oiled-leather conditioners. i think that's why they don't suggest people treat them: oiled leathers slowly but progressively lose their oils, and you need to re-oil them, but you should not use regular conditioners to do so. also, the intervals for re-oiling are a lot longer. that said, if the uppers keep up, and you condition them when needed, that's the measure of how long-lasting a boot is. the sole frankly is irrelevant; that's the point of buying goodyear welted shoes! for instance, leather soles on +$1k shoes can sometimes last even less than 3 months (if you use them everyday on pavement, for example), and no one would ever dare question the "quality" of the shoes because of this situation. i'll chalk the severity of your review to naivete i guess.
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@@TheMapleReview czcams.com/video/mz0krCgCgGE/video.html
@@TheMapleReviewwut, what?
Would absolutely love this video without the blaring elevator music.
So did you at least like it with the blaring elevator music?
so relieved to see an honest review of this company... also had a pair of captains with the same issues and decided to upgrade to Iron Rangers and haven't looked back. While the break in can be rough, they are now my daily wear for work and keep looking better every day with no quality control issues
Thanks for the love! What color Iron Rangers did you go with?
@@TheMapleReview got the Amber harness leather(8111) a little over a year ago and recently got a pair of charcoal rough & tough(8086) to give myself a little variety. far and away the best boots Ive ever owned
So.. did you get them re-soled at all? You don't need to replace the entire boot if its just the sole falling off. They do have the more rugged sole as well for working (stormking soles). I appreciate the honesty in the video, and I just purchased my first pair. These won't be my work boots, but they will be expected to some hiking and a lot of walking around on pavement.
We have not! Not opposed to it- but we were reviewing the boot as it came! I’m sure once you improved it with a good resole it would perform great!
I would avoid a boot you’d have to resole twice within the same year… yikes
Great honest review guys. Its true though, if you want a boot to wear to the office, mall, weddings or dinners this Thursday boots are great. But if you want something more, than get an Iron Ranger. My 5 years old Iron Ranger looks way better than your 1 year old Thursday Boots. And I've got mine on sale for only $240
Very true!
If I wanted a durable, affordable work boot, I would skip boots like the Thursday & even the very popular Red Wing Iron Rangers that are more expensive. A simple work boot like the Red Wing 953 is hard to beat for the price. It's very simple in design, lightweight, and the SuperSole is very durable. It's a no nonsense made in America work boot. It looks more at home on the farm than on the city sidewalk, but I don't buy work boots for fashion. You may wear the sole down to nothing on a 953, but it's not going to fall off. I just bought my third pair for under $200 a couple weeks ago. My 2nd pair are in pretty rough shape, but they are dated 2005 inside the tongue. They have outlasted 6 or 7 other brands/pairs of work boots that I have worn alongside them. My only knock on 953 is the soles lack extreme traction, but at the same time they don''t drag in much dirt. Whenever I have any leg pain (ankles, knees, etc.) wearing the 953 makes it all go away. Some boots should be labeled dress boots not work boots. I just ordered my first pair of Thursday boots. I hope to wear them when I'm not really working. Just to clarify my point here, the 953 doesn't come in various leathers & styles like the Thursday Captain. The 953 is a work boot, not a dress boot like the Thursday Captain boot with the fake toe cap!
Thursday recently added a welt channel to the bottom out the outsoles to help with wear. Perhaps your usage leaning over filming wore out the bottom of the front and side welts quicker. Maybe that new channel with recessed welts would help. Also lug soles might better support your usage.
Considered buying the Thursday, you guys have changed my mindset Going to stay with my Iron Rangers ... Thanks for the straight talk
I wouldn't listen to them. Their boots should never be looking the way they are. With the way they've clearly neglected them, a pair of Iron Rangers would've faired the same. You need to care for a boot -- not baby them, but care for them. That's the nature of leather. If you want a boot you can sort of ignore, choose a pair of Nicks or a firefighter boot. That'll cost you over $400, but that's the only boot you can "neglect." And you'll still have to care for it from time to time, or else it'll fall apart as well.
@@PlazDreamweaver I bought mine two weeks ago and they already look like as much shit as theirs so
I sold my 3 Thursday boots after I got iron rangers, its one of the worst boots out there, never buy Thursdays. I had terrible pain in my feet, I have worn boots my whole life without any issues that Thursdays gave me. They have a really high heel which makes them even worse after months cause the cheap insole sinks so bad and all you have is hard sole and no arch support. STAY AWAY FROM THURDAYS
Great review! Love the honesty. I’ll definitely keep this in mind next time I need a pair of boots!
Thanks for the love!
Yeah, the boots look cool but quality is very mediocre at best. I have the President, sadly they have the same issue described in the review. Don’t wear as your only boot and keep them far away from water.
Can someone explain to me why and how you would wear the boot/shoes every day? I do not care if you pay $200 or $2,000 for a pair of shoes/boots, they will not last long if you wear them every single day? I have owned the same pairs of shoes/boots (Allen Edmonds and Aldens) for over 15 years and they look great. First, I give the footwear in my collection at least a 24-48 hour break between wearing. Second, oak cedar shoe trees go in the second I take them off. Third, leather conditioner every other wearing as well. I not only wear shoes/boots, I invest in them...
guys turn down the music. it competes with your voices. being hearing impaired it makes it very difficult to hear the information. thx
The sole separation should not be happening, that is just from using an inferior glue that is not compatible with the 2 different materials being bonded.
There's no glue -- it's a goodyear welt. That's the best of the best. No boot would've survived these 2. They clearly have no clue how to handle leather. They should really learn how to properly care for leather before blaming a company for their personal mistakes.
@@PlazDreamweaver there is always glue, even with a goodyear welt
I like how you had to start drinking before even showing the product you're reviewing. Subbed.
Right on! Welcome
Wow. Same thing happened to me 2 months in and 1 California rain “storm” later I had a sole issue start to develop. Same issue in the video but not to that degree. With time the issue would’ve got to the point described in the video. So I got a new pair I will never wear these near ANY water ever again. But they look cool!
I don’t trust anyone who drinks La Croixe
And us La croixe drinkers do not trust you sir!
@@TheMapleReview It's nice to see you respect your subscribers. Not.
@@KyleDavisMusic just having fun my dude
soles of my alden indys are also detached... this problem is not exclusive to thursday boots.
Yup get iron rangers or a pair of Nick's Americana , maybe a pair of Truman boots. Great review, extremely helpful. Kudos
Also for the guy wearing them hiking and extreme activities, you should use the storm king not the dainite sole version. The strom K is meant for the extreme activities. You can't use a hammer to drill a hole. Ya know what I'm saying
Man. It looks like you're putting these boots through more than the occasional hard circumstance from the looks and sound of it. lol At least given the evidence. There have been a huge amount of positive reviews on these from people that know their boots. Sure, there may be people that mean well but really don't know a lot about boots and dont use them often, but there's way too many that have a long history on reviewing boots and all other leather products, and their boots don't look like they walked through the pits of hell for 4 months. I can't just dismiss that. You dogged a pair in 4 months.lol I've had mine about the same and I've been hiking, through the rain numerous times, and been wearing them everyday. They've been holding up great. Of course, I'm not going up mountains, and roofing, and whatever else you guys are doing. 😆
That's what this review seems like. If you are working a shit ton, don't buy Thursday boots. For the average person, Thursday boots are probably the best choice in regards to look and function.
That toe separation is likely from kneeling, you have an unusual amount of wear on the toes of your boots. Kneeling ruins the toes of most styles of boots
yes, I have seen folks that have had them for years 3+ years and have put serious mileage on them, and they are still in great shape.
Thank you for honest review. I bought a pair and just returned them after one try on. They did crazy marketing but these boots are far behind Red Wing and Wolverine I mean by light year distance stretch. Just trow another 100 bucks and get yourself something that will make you feel like a million dollar.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah- I would say you are dead on here. It’s worth it for 90% of folks to just spend a little extra and get what they are actually hoping for!
the rubber separating from the shoe could be that the stitching that holds them together doesnt sit in a channel when stitched together, if you go to a cobbler and get them to resole, they probs will cut a channel I to the rubber and the put the stitching inside so you aren't walking on that stitching.
Out of the box the stitching can fray and detach but after your first resole it should be solid.
Also thursday boots are known for having the heel stack very solidly put on, many cobbler vids will say so.
Maybe you were doing some very outdoorsy things?
Anyways great video but yes the elevator music was ruining the review.
Boots aside... any shoe someone wears 12 hours a day for work especially in the outside is going to wear and tear over time. I work in an office and only wear shoes and i still have to get 1-2 new pairs a year and I'm not cheap when it comes to shoes/boots. Any boot i have worn for fashion only has lasted years because i don't wear them that often. Great review though! Editing was on point.
Plus I believe resting the boots for a whole day after using it is recommended
@@luizspindola Yes! All shoes/boots need to dry and breathe for a day or two before using again.
What about the rugged and resilient smooth leather. Every channel covers the rough R&R line but not the smooth version. They wear different, they age way different, and there is no info on caring for them. Maybe see one soon??
good, honest review. overall, these are fashion boots...absolutely NOT work boots.
Can Mike tell us what's the "color name" of the boots he got ? I really love the look and how they aged 🤎
Btw, I noticed that Thursday now sells a "StormKing Outsole Edition" of the Captain boots. Same price and better longevity I guess, maybe that's what Mike needs 🤷♂️
My son and I went on our yearly camping trip last summer and he ruined a new pair of hiking shoes putting his feet up against the fire like you show yourself doing on the video. Same thing happened to his shoes the sole started to peal off.
I got two pairs from Thursday, both were disappointing, first pair the tongue has given me issues but honestly not bad for a first boot. Got that first pair in a size 8 and fit perfectly fine. A couple years later I ordered a black Matte from their rugged and resilient line in size 8 as well (same style as first: captain) and they were more snug. Now this is partially my fault because I thought I just needed to break them in and then my toes wouldn’t be so pressed up against the front. A coupe of painful months go by and they’re still uncomfortable. I email them and ask them if they changed the last and they said they did but that most customers didn’t notice so I shouldn’t either essentially. 1 year later I have that black pair in a closet untouched , definitely not buying boots from them again.
Yeah man. I have heard a few stories like this. I get it kind of, but if it was my company I would make sure people are happy with the boots.
@@TheMapleReview or at the very least if you’re gonna change the last let people know. They’re not just “unnoticeable” in the size difference but they’re a good half size too small at least. Also the counter on the black matte ones is flimsy and I can easily compress it with my fingers. The first pair didn’t do this. To me it just feels like they no longer care.
Exact same happened to me. I got the Black matte captains and they were snug as hell, I sent pics to Thursday asking for an exchange but they ghosted me lolz. Learned my lesson. Go with a more reputable company like AE or Grant Stone.
Thank you for this review. Y’all were the first to do a review that actually shows what these boots have gone through the way I have worn my iron rangers or blacksmiths. I was about to buy these as well but now I’m not. They would be trash in a year for me. I’ve had my redwings for 3 years and I’ve even used them to chase my toddler through fields and playgrounds(I don’t own running shoes lol) and they look amazing still. Just needed saddle soap and conditioner and they look brand new again. Not even ready to resole yet.
David- thanks for the comment. This is great info for other viewers! thanks for sharing. Those are both great boots and for only 40%-60% more (depending) you will get at least 3x more out of them.
Just send them to a good cobbler, they are able to make them almost indestructable for fraction of a price of new decet boot. Upper should last for a long time.
You need to get redwings they will give you much more wear.
Amen
I have their suede jodhpur boots, the stitching on the buckle strap is very weak and bad. its wearing through totally
Mine sole separate 2 months with about only 10 wears, I’m a part time photographer and that’s all I use them for.
So that’s how I ended up here searching for others who have had similar problems with Thursday captain boots 😢 awesome boots but they seem to fall apart to easy
It's likely the kneeling that photographers do. I used to have to kneel down for work in electrical cabinets and it ruins the toes of most boot styles. It's an area where rubber capped adhered style disposable work boots tend to outperform other styles.
These,guys seem a couple,that's cool each as there own,I could tell by their body language.....great boot review,guys......
A little disappointed in my captains as well. In under 5 wears my rugged&resilient’s top layer of the midsole cracked and started lifting. I emailed them and they said that’s normal. (?!) It’s a shame because they’re great looking boots. But far from “rugged and resilient” like they market their boots to be. I’d put them just a slight cut above Aldo.
Yes they can be resoled, but for the price of the boot and resole, you’re probably better off getting better boots right off the bat.
Same here, the soles wear fast, I'll have to replace the rubber soon after 100 miles of walking.
Real review, but to be fair, these are not work boots.
Red wings are more work boots than them.
Quality is quality they literally say the rugged and resilient. But I hear you I just ordered some captain and I'm going to use them for more dress casual I have thurgood's at work in everyday
@@danpmatz they’ll be great for that usage!
The guy on the right seemingly has issues about taking care of quality footwear. However, learning to alternate your footwear would logically increase the longevity of any type of shoe or boot and some TLC. No matter the type of footwear the original quality cannot be sustained on their own.
I have some Thursday Captains with the new Stormking soles, they're also starting to separate at the front, like on yours, even though I've only been wearing them around the house to break them in.
I've been looking at buying a pair but found it a little suspicious that not a single reviewer had a bad word to say about them.
Does anyone know if Thursday has improved their sole issues since this video?
I’m now wondering if boot reviewers on CZcams take money from Thursday
if the boot itself is holding up really well but you wore through the sole. is there an issue resoling them? if the internal of the boot is in good shape its usually like 80 to 100$ to get them done, half the cost of another set of boots and you get the look of a well used boot.
This was a great review
Thanks! Hope it helped
Thursday boot, in my opinion, is more fashion than work. I have redwing moc toe for work.
Your buddy was experiencing some problems because he wears them everyday and doesn’t condition the leather. Thursday doesn’t make the highest quality boot though so there’s that.
Thursday specifically instructs not to condition the leather on the rough and rugged line. And yes I agree
Hey guys
Im very thankful for your honest review.
I was about to buy the captains. I already watched a couple other videos but somehow i watched further and found your video. So i compared with the red wing iron ranger and knew i'll go for that. They have just more experience and its solid. After that i feel the captain is more a fashion shoe mainly for the streets.
Probably a good call! The Thursday’s are awesome for fashion only use, but most folks want a boot that can do more than that. I think that’s a good call
So they tell you they are making quality boots in small batches. Buy them just don't wear them daily. And no rough terrain. So technically why are they called boots.
I love a good sturdy boot. Going to have to check these out.
Amen! Don’t we all! Thanks for the love!
Ignore the fading on their boots if you know how to properly treat leather 🤣
People ask to much about the boot! There brilliant boots for the money, there not for hill walking on ruff terrain,there not for the building game and engineering game . Get the correct boot for the job !🇬🇧
Great honest review!
You'd probably be better off using their new "stormking" rubber sole which is much more of a heavy use sole. The soles on your shoes are much more of a city, light work sole.
There plenty of other brands you can try but if you're wanting to give Thursday another shot look for the heavy duty soles style. For me theres not a lot at the Thursday price point competition wise.
The issue wasn't the sole wearing out. The glue and the construction is poor quality.
Looks like I'm going to have to save up and get some redwings. I was looking at these for a while, and they are probably not going to last with the kind of work I put my boots through. For context, I go through a pair of Keen work boots about every year 😂
What kind of work? You may really want to consider going to Nicks or Whites
Very useful review, thanks!
These aren't work boots, they are dress boots. Dress boots that can handle so rough treatment.
Many modern lifestyles have people buy one pair of shoes or boots and wear then everyday, all the time, until they fall apart. Often never given any care, cream, or polish. Quality boots should be rotated, which means wear for a couple of days, a week even, and then swop for another shoe. Given some care products and a shoe tree they can rest; which will give them longer life. Basically have more than one pair of shoes/boots.
Work boots up to the job of work all look ugly and don't pull the girls. Real work boots worked hard rarely last more than two years anyhow, and the ones that do are over engineered, costly, and heavy. Few people need those hard core work boots, safety boots, unless the job demands it.
Old vid. What boots is all about fit. Thursday boots have found a niche, and I like.
I bought a pair of president tobaccos and i went through 3 pairs last winter. The exact same issue in the same location. However I will say the Thursday’s Customer Service is great to deal with.
I currently own two captain pairs and haven’t had any issues.
Can you link the other boots that you recommended.
Thnx
My boots captains with the storm king sole just did the same thing at 7 months also.
I've watched a million of these reviews on Thursday boots and usually a representative from Thursday will comment
I am the Vice CEO of intercontinental communications for said boot company, and I'm here to tell you to buy our boots. Remember: if you buy other boots, don't do that buy ours.
Thanks for the review
Do you think this depends on the style? Cavalier gets 4.9-5 stars. Not sure how to take this review. Lol you down them and then brag them up. I’m confused lol
I walked with my black leather cavaliers in the snow and it stained the leather somehow. Couldn’t get it off eitheir.
May have been salt
If you have come in contact with salt we always recommend to wipe your boots right away with a damp rag because the salt will damage the leather or suede if not taken care of right away. This is the case for all-leather shoes and salt. If you have any questions feel free to email us at teamthursday@thursdayboots.com! We're also happy to take a look at your pair to see if there is something that may help! Best, Kendra from Thursday
@@Thursdayboots ok thanks.
Great video editing and info! What color captains are these? Thanks!
Thanks! Mine (Kyle) are brunt copper. Mikes are Arizona Adobe. That being said I treated mine with mink oil a few months after getting them which
@@TheMapleReview Thanks for the reply! Both great looking boots!
music was a bit much just very loud
What color are those?
Great video and review! But the outsole separation is quite concerning, I hope you’re not kicking every curb that you see...
Thanks for the note! Mike definitely has a heavy foot, but we feel the boot should be able to handle that as it is marketed for rugged use! We have a bunch more videos like this coming! Drop a subscribe to catch them!
I need another video from LIFESTYLE KYLE ASAP
Man. Seems like every other review of these boots were paid advertisements. Glad someone finally made a honest review.
What leather did you guys get ? I didn't catch which finish you guys got. Thanks.
We got the rough and rugged line. Mine were burnt copper and mikes were arizona adobe
If you wear them everyday they aren’t going to last, especially if they get wet.
Great video. These are not work boots. You need to spend up. $200 boots are made to walk around town or in the office.
Nevermind that you can have them resoled
For sure. But you would hope and expect that would take a few years and it wouldn’t start separating in first year
Lmao it’s because you wear them everyday. I have mine for the last two years and they’re still good also condition those boots. They look horrible.
Thursday’s website particularly says not to condition or treat the leather of the rough and rugged line. Soooooo yeah. And they are marketed as “rough and rugged- built for the long haul for men who wear their boots hard” I would say that would lead one to think they could be worn hard. So LMAO
Boots are meant to be wore, not treated like a dress shoe. Leather boots are supposed to look better as they age, not the other way around. Compare to other brands, Thursday quality just isn't good.
These boots are only for wearing on Thursdays
Hilarious
I hope you guys know you can get them resoled and you guys don't have to buy a whole new boot...
Yeah for sure. The point here is reviewing the bot as it comes. The fact that the boot demands a resole at the 1 year mark to remain functional is no bueno. Also, for the price the boots aren't really worth a resole IMO. I would rather upgrade to something I know will hold up and age well.
Damn. Fire review tbh
I'm curious if they will stand by their boot and replace them a second time for you. Could you let us know?
Any other boots you can recommend that have better durability and somewhat as sleek as thursdayboots?
Porfirio Sosa depends on the budget! But I would say the redwing Iron ranger, or if budget is not that much of a worry the vibergs look really good or the Truman boots! Also the Taft dragons are very similar and I think maybe a tiny bit better quality in build! Be sure to scour eBay for some of the pricer boots slightly used!
@@TheMapleReview I wouldn't say the Iron Rangers are anywhere near sleek. Don't get me wrong, they're a thing of beauty, but sleek isn't a word I'd use to describe them. Viberg and Truman certainly have the right look.
Check out Allen Edmonds. Not cheap, but you can find factory seconds on their site for less. They usually do a 20% off sale every quarter
Grant Stone.
I do get the resilient rugged stuff but as Someone said they are not work boots more fashion boots with rugged esthetic so ....with this statement you are not supposed to wear the same leather boots everyday they are supposed to breathe like all the leather shoes might be an explanation ...maybe...
Fair point.. but this is directly from their website on how they market them
"Built for the men who wear their boots hard. The Rugged & Resilient matte leather upper, sourced exclusively from Tier 1 USA cattle hides, was custom created to look great with years of hard wear and minimal care. From the Kevlar® blend laces to the durable steel shank, every material was carefully created so that you can go the extra mile with confidence."
@@TheMapleReview ok they booby trap themselves ....and maybe now everyone knows that they are not work boots ..I am planning to buy moc toe thorogood boots not for work just casual because my work boots are part of my PPE
Maybe this kind of reviews will force them to make a more rugged and resilient boots........
@@jack.charlesc4750 yeah man! The boots are awesome and their great just street wear boots, but the marketing led us to believe we basically had a more stylish rugged boot we were buying! The captains are good boots- just for normal wear
@@TheMapleReview your point of view is very informative and the brand changed you one pair but have they emailed you after your review
Either they are not good enough and will improve or quality control issue did they answer to your review
Love the honest review of these boots. What's the brand of the shirt you're wearing?
The shirt I am wearing in the "interview" portion is a Taylor Stitch Jack waffle!
had 3 pairs. they break down quickly. inferior material. 360 welt though means you can keep negative investing and fixing At at 70 to 100$ a fix pop indefinitely... so why not just buy something more proven in the first place..
Soles coming off seems to be quite common on these boots. Youre far from the only one this has happened to.
Get the boots resoled, no reason to keep getting a new pair. These have a 360 welt so they are easy to resole. Ask the cobbler to put in a leather midsole, instead of composite. You can get a more rugged outsole or a name brand dainite sole which is the real version of the knockoff soles these boots come with.
dont buy new ones, take them to a cobbler cheaper for a repair and most cobblers resole properly unlike those making the boots trying to get them done as quickly as possible.
What boots would you guys recommend for the same price range
For same price range I would say go to eBay and look for some lightly used iron rangers!
eBay/Amazon Chippewa service boots. They are less than $200 and better quality than Thursday. But if you really like the dress/service boots style of Thursday, I highly recommend you save up a little more and get a pair of Grant Stone. They are worth the money.
@@VF5 what’s your thoughts on Allen Edmonds?
@@soggyfry6697 you mean the higgins mill? I never own one so I can't say, but it is Allen Edmonds, so you know the quality is good.
Sierra trading post selling Chippewa for $120, which is an absolute steal!
R either of those boots wide width,nice content by the way
Do i need boot trees or are shoe trees good enough
I use regular Cedar shoe trees on my Captains, I think boot shoe trees are better for longer boots but not needed. I will say use cedar or beechwood shoe trees over plastic to better absorb and deodorize your boots and shoes. Another good tip, rotate your boots and shoes, for better results try to give each pair a good 24 hours between use.
As a long time Boot guy. These are more of a dress boot.
The real thing is: are cheap boots, and that's it, with expensive boots better quality, after one year are more than ok, Grant Stone are better quality and still cheap. Affordable, longer-lasting are Grant Stone. Want something better Nick´s boots are cheaper than Viberg and amazing boots. Other brands offer good quality. Try to stay away from Thursday boots.
You lot have been playing soccer in those shoes.
Nope just daily wear
That's a goodyear welt, no boot would've faired how you've neglected yours. Clearly you haven't been taking care of them. It's leather -- you need to take care of leather. A $4,000 boot would've faired the exact same with how you've clearly neglected your pairs.
This makes no sense lol… the leather is fine…. It’s the sole that’s messed up
Don't fall for the marketing. Do anything other than wear to the occasional dinner and these boots will disintegrate on you.