As someone who works at a dealership and seeing all the recalls on brand new 'garage queen' bikes, and how the sales people treat their customer base? You're not kidding...Side note: I work at a dealership that sells metrics, the name is shared by a harley dealership just down the road, same owners, different brand and ho-ly crap...What a crap-show.
it's funny that someone would think "hell yea I love my harley... gonna get me some harley davidson boots too", makes about as much sense as getting some toyota sneakers because you drive the car
Years ago when I did my bike test, this 50 year old dork turned up wearing harley boots, gloves, jacket, helmet, sunglasses etc etc. He’d already bought a sportster…. he failed and his Thai bride picked him up in the most beat up Kia I have ever seen… Funniest shit I’ve ever seen. 👌🏻
I've worn bates, cocoran, and hi tec (cheaper, but I've found not bad), all with zippers. Never had a problem with comfort or reliability of the zipper. So much easier to put on and take off. Just my opinion.
Me too. IF you were a rider who wore Harley boots (I am, I do) and you come off and break an ankle, both you and the EMS will be thankful there is a zip. BUT. These Harley boots you test here are not really 'safety' riding boots. The left boot has no gear shift patch over the big toe, and even a lot of the Chinese boots have these. The outside ankle has no bone protector. The ones I have do not have that mesh liner (and Harley boots do not have those safety features I mentioned), and the sole is a vibram like sole. The boot is way better made (in Vietnam, not China) than the pair you show here, and for the $100 I paid in the Winter clearance sale at my local dealer, the value is OK.
@@richardburns9772 I would disagree, I'm not a Harley fan by any means but their fit and finish as well as material choices are top notch compared to other manufacturers. I have always been impressed with the paint choices and jobs done on the bikes, Indian seems to be doing similar jobs but of course you will pay for it.
@@OKstang77 Compare a 2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition, Triumph Speed Triple RS 1200, Triumph Speed Master with any sub 20k Harley bike. Harley is not so bad as many claim but also not close to Honda and Triumph built quality. Even a 2021 Hayabusa has better quality. And in bike overall reliability nothing beats Yamaha and Honda. But i appreciate the fact that Harley finally brings out modern bikes like the Pan America (very good for a first ADV try) and new Sportster S. Hope to see a 150HP Bronx naked bike with that good new revolution engine and the Sportster S TFT navigation round screen.
@@OKstang77 that is incorrect. Their metals and rubber is the absolute cheapest quality. Walk by any Harley and look closely at the fasteners and you will find corrosion and pitting
The zipper makes sense on boots designed for actual motorcycle use, as having laces that could come undone while riding could lead to them getting tangled with the bike. But nothing in the breakdown of the boot indicated any actual safety or motorcycle specific features, like additional ankle, toe or heel protection, or even a thicker patch of leather for the shifter on the left boot. This boot was obviously not made for riding, and it's about as safe as a leather vest.
I'd love to see you cut in half some motorcycle boots and hear your thoughts on some of the technology in them - maybe some Alpinestars/Gaerne/Sidi boots?
This is stupid, Harley could have just knocked on any american boot manufacturers and ask them for a collaboration. They would have been able to sell a premium product with their logo on and they could have bragged that they are made in the USA.
i'm quite surprised to find them selling $150 boots, because i swear i've seen them sell $900 jackets in my country (probably bcs of tax). but yeah i agree they could've pulled a proper boot
@@matthias8122 It is true that Harley fan usually doesn't spend a lot for clothes. A haft helmet, a wife beater, a pair of jean and glove with no finger tip if they have spare money. That's what happens when you sell an unrationnal bike the price of a kidney...
For all the souless MBA fucks that staff most big companies today the only thing that matters is short-term profit. They think tomorrow is not their problem, the idea being "grab today as much as you can and run, do not look behind". That's why they didn't do a better boot.
Some of the best, and most simple, advice I’ve ever had is to just “play to a brands strength” and ONLY buy the product they are famous for. Whether it’s clothes, food, boots or a car/motorcycle. Unless you buy the core product you are just putting money in some marketing directors pocket. The drawback is even if you stick to this rule it’s just the same once the brand sells out 🤷♂️
I just ordered some of the RockRooster ones last week, after seeing the review on here. Only $92, because they were on sale, and I even got the version with the vibram sole instead of their combination sole. Just waiting on them to arrive and hoping they fit well, since my $30 walmart specials need replacing.
I had a Harley jacket a few years ago. Made in China, the grain was imprinted on and it started coming apart at the seams. It still looked good so i sold it to a pawn shop and went back to the old leather I got back in the 90s and just got the liner replaced. US made, even the guy who worked on it said "They don't make them like this anymore" because the leather was so thick.
Do you think you’re going to keep looking at technical outdoor shoes like the climbing shoes? There is such a vast range of “tech” in mountaineering, ski, snowboard, approach shoes etc. that it would be amazing to see it all in exposed!
He did one with a climbing shoe. Don’t think it received enough view to justify doing another. Rose Anvil has definitely found their niche with leather and workwear
OK, Zipper rules for moto boots... here's why: I wear them to ride to work and can quickly change into my street shoes at work. I have TCX's. Which I sometimes wear all day, but that puts undo wear on them. You should cut a pair of TCX Dartwoods.
I think your review was spot on. You can get a very good boot, that will last 3-4 times as long for 50$ more, but on the flip side it’s a Harley branded boot where lucky it’s not three times the cost.
The motorcycles are essentially similar: Relying on brand. From desperation they have had to recently improve with the PanAmerica, and the live wire, but still not what one would call world class.
@@robertos4172 I can tell you're a Harley hater already. I think you are half right, Harley has made some bad bikes, plenty of them, but you also have to give them credit for their recent bikes/ M8 engine ones. They are actually pretty good and I'm talking about the cruisers, except for the old Sportsters tho. I don't own a Harley but when it comes to cruisers they are one of the top dogs. Don't compare cruisers specs to sports bike specs it's like comparing a Silverado to a supra
@@alejandromunoz2853 What have I said that was not objective? Why would you assume I was a "Harley hater"? Are you implying you are a Harley "fan boy" and therefore don't care if they are good motorcycles? Why not buy the boots then?
It blows my mind how this is a riding boot. It’s marketed as a riding boot yet there’s no acute difference between it and any other cheap work boot aside from the YKK zipper. I was appalled to find so few shoes and boots branded with HD logo have so little protection.
I have a very important question, how does debris get into a shoe when walking. Seeing it in slow motion would tell the story. I play disc golf and little sticks, mulch pebbles etc manage to some how creep up and then dive down in my shoes, it really pisses me off and I want answers.
What was that famous movie quotation? Ahh yes “Greed is good” unfortunately it’s doesn’t uphold any quality or value proposition for the brands customers. They have been selling junk accessories for years.
Pretty sad what some people try to get away with these days. The sad thing is, if you know what to look for, you can actually get a pretty solid boot for $150 on sale.
They're really isn't any worse company than others. They all suck. I bought a Tesla model 3 1 year ago, coming from a MB E class, and it was trash. So I bought a MB G550, and my girl liked it so much that I gave it to her and bought myself the new G63 AMG. The Tesla, and both of the G wagons had issues. The issues just cost more, the more expensive that the car is. (Not that I paid for any of the issues, as they were under warranty.) So even Affalterbach is putting out junk.
If it isn't cost effective to get them repaired(I doubt they will be worth fixing) I would be willing to send my Chippewas to you for review, it might be interesting to compare them to a new pair in the same video like you are wanting to do with the moc toe boots. They are currently at about a year of wear, and I still have a little life in the soles but they have definitely seen some use, 2 months as a metallurgy inturn in Nevada(lots of walking and plenty of rock crushing), 3 months loading trailers for Walmart(I developed a mild wool allergy during this time and started wearing bamboo liner socks to prevent direct contact), a month working at Wendy's (not hard on the boots, but it was a lot of standing and they prevented foot pain) as well as an additional 6 months loading trailers for UPS. My biggest issues with the are the terrible quality of the speed hooks, the fact that they weren't initially wide enough for my feet(I have wide feet, and the leather did stretch after I saturated it with oil) and the fact that the leather is falling apart at the edge of the steel toe(it was a bit thin to start with and has become somewhat week from fatigue) and i wore through the leather on the toes (this isn't unheard of for steel toe, and covered it in epoxy to prevent rust). Based on a smartwatch I occasionally borrow I average somewhere between 10 and 20 miles of walking per day when loading trailers. Once i got past the brake in period these boots have been very comfortable (with the exception of when I tried Dr Scholl's gel insoles) I currently use some homemade insoles in them but have found that cheap foam insoles are also pretty comfortable if they are changed out about once every 1 to 2 months.
I bought the Timberland Pro Moc Toes have had them for a few months. So far so good, but I would really like your professional opinion! Please review the Timberland Pro Moc Toes!
Carolina Amp USA Wedge Boot Those are amazing moc toe boots. They are the best work boots I’ve ever owned. The price is under $200 which is impeccable for The quality. You should do a review on them.
It’s so annoying that big companies get away with selling overpriced boots. Bro, I sell boots like this for 45 and 55 dollars. They’re made in Mexico and have leather lining. I sell primarily to a latino market, but most people are missing out on high value products at reasonable prices from small businesses.
I have TWO pairs of Harley boots I bought in the late 90’s - 00’s. The logo is fairly discrete but they’re really well made and unusual. My fav pair have been resolved once or twice. They’re a square toed ankle motorcycle boot. They’re really cool and super well made. I think I need to pull em outta the closet and give them some love. I was shocked at how shitty these boots were!
They put the zipper on them so once you have the boots laced and tied, you won't have to untie them and risk them getting caught on the peg, chain, etc. As a rider, I would never buy boots with laces, and in this case HD put laces on as a 'style' not function. I agree with you these are not my choice of boots.
You call it like you see it, I really respect that. As for the Harley Davidson boots, I don't think I would have ever considered buying them anyway. What looks like junk, feels like junk is most probably junk. Cheers again and looking forward to moctober
good you show them, i was thinking about buying them cause old school design was cool in some other model. But now i see its just a waste of money. To bad most of "combat boots" has so basic, cheap gum sole without any shock absorption. Thats why i pick sneakers for foot health.
I would like to see you do some motorcycle urban shoes since we as riders depend on the construction quality to keep our feet safe. I'd specifically like to see shoes like the TCX Dartwood and TCX Street get cut in half! I log a lot of time in shoes like that.
Harley is good at making obnoxious, heavy bikes for a dying market. I was interested to see how their electric bikes would be, that was a joke. Not surprised these weren't up to the challenge either. Regardless, I'm still excited to watch your build series.
Indian rider I assume? Also, the Livewire is an amazing bike, just ended up costing too much. Everyone who rides one loves them, so I'm doubting you ever actually rode one. I'm surprised Rose Anvil even liked this comment, it's full of trash.
On boots designed for riding they atleast make sense. You fall and mangle your leg boot needs to be removed and it is going to be much much easier with zipper.
I have recently bought some Harley boots because they had great reviews and were on sale . And honestly I love them they aren't the ones you cur in half I don't know if all Harley boots are made the same I would think they aren't became the model boots I just bought are comfortable and I believe they'll last a year or two easy .
Zippers are there for people who want a firm fit on their feet but don't have the strength to pull the laces properly. You get someone to help you with the laces once and then you use the zipper the rest of the time.
I have owned 2 pairs of harley motorcycle style boots from when i was in high school, one pair died in 6 months beyond repair. The other lasted 3 years in the most brutal conditions i could put it through every single day wear
Money. They only care about their bottom dollar. If they can sell a boot that's worth $20 for $150 then they're gonna do it. Idiots will buy them because they have the Harley logo on them.
I really thought they were going to be a lot more expensive than $150 since Harley loves huge margins but I guess for the quality they're already pricy. I have some quality Harley stuff that lasted me a long time but shoes are a whole different beast from hoodies and wallets, and I usually don't expect non-shoe brands to get them right. Still doesn't excuse the crappy product though.
I ahte soft outsoles, they will absorb a lot of energy instead of rebounding when running making it more tiring , are unstable onder heavy loads like rucking or hiking and that means also for motorcycles, especially for motorcycles.
Are these marketed as motorcycle boots? Other than being leather, they have no protective features whatsoever. I would love to see you bisect some actual motorcycle boots, particularly the heritage style boots, such as those from TCX, Rokker, and Ride John Doe.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Harley! 😒 I almost fell for this whole marketing charade, when I was a younger novice rider I bought a whole bunch of cute HD labeled leather clothing for riding (jackets, pants and a pair of gloves) thinking that because it had Harley Davidson slapped onto it that it was appropriate for motorcycle riding. Couldn’t be further from the truth! Virtually all of Harley’s leather clothing is nothing but fashion leather marketed to bikers, not appropriate riding leather. My pants and jackets all have polyester lining (traps sweat) rather than mesh which allows air flow, no ventilation, no built-in armor or pockets to add it and the leather is so pliable that it can be folded and put into a drawer. Not too mention the needless metal studs and spikes that could easily hurt you in the event of going down or crashing. Contrast that with my vintage armored Vanson leather jacket, where I can’t even fully bend the arm the leather is so thick. There’s really nothing that distinguishes most of HD’s clothing from any other fashion brand, apart from the dangerous aspect of inexperienced people thinking it will stand up in a slide just because of a company logo.
That sole is super stupid especially for a boot advertised to bikers, that sole wouldn't last a weekend. Anyways I would like to see the Georgia Boot and the Ariat moc toes.
At $140, you could get a pair of Jim Green Razorbacks and with the $10 that you saved, you could buy a bottle of black dye for leather, if you really need black boots.
Listen dude. Your channel is awesome. You should be very proud of what you’ve built here. I’m a subscriber, and I will be for as long as you make videos.
Have you ever heard of Panama Jacks? I suggest them for destructive review! They are Timberland style, slightly cheaper, some say better quality. They are made in Spain and pretty famous down there. I think they are also quite known in other European countries. Does anyone know them in the US?
So, to sum it up, Harley Davidson the brand being Harley Davidson the company in seeing how far they can milk the short term. If their boot was quality, it'd be like their bikes in having repair or maintenance done at a deal for 4x the price.
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Most corporate entities are GREAT at buying the biggest pile of junk and sewing their name on them.
Then their fan boys buy it up.
"they just slap their name on the worst stuff"
yeah, and it's not just about boots you know.....
As someone who works at a dealership and seeing all the recalls on brand new 'garage queen' bikes, and how the sales people treat their customer base? You're not kidding...Side note: I work at a dealership that sells metrics, the name is shared by a harley dealership just down the road, same owners, different brand and ho-ly crap...What a crap-show.
You mean like the actual motorcycles?
@@DraccoKnightblade why do you think I own a Honda VTX. Best bike I ever owned. Ready to ride anytime and always starts
Reason for the zipper is in case of dropping the bike and an injury it makes it significantly easier to get them off.
Harley has always been about marketing over making a quality product
Their new bikes are pretty quality product tho. (This comes from someone who has only every owned japanese bikes)
Well not always, just for the past 60 or 70 years 😬
I have shirts 20 years old so your wrong as of late yes your right.
@@southside1975 you’re*
Just look at their bikes, LMAOOOO!
Can you do more motorcycle boots? Like actual motorcycle boots. That would be very useful and would attract a whole new audience.
This please!! 😩
For $150 there are far better boots with ECE certs on revzilla. Ones that are actually protective and still look like fairly casual boots.
Yes please. But let's me honest. Those Harley boots are not motorcycle boots.
I would love that too! There's a lot of cost cutting for motorcycle boots these days and I'm really unsure what to get.
it's funny that someone would think "hell yea I love my harley... gonna get me some harley davidson boots too", makes about as much sense as getting some toyota sneakers because you drive the car
Years ago when I did my bike test, this 50 year old dork turned up wearing harley boots, gloves, jacket, helmet, sunglasses etc etc. He’d already bought a sportster…. he failed and his Thai bride picked him up in the most beat up Kia I have ever seen… Funniest shit I’ve ever seen. 👌🏻
Haha great point. Just stick to some RedWings
Have you heard of Ferrari shoes?
Ever met a BMW enthusiast?
Harley's strength is marketing to boomers
Having been in the military and not being allowed to wear boots with zippers I've grown to hate them 110% of the time.
If you weren't using them how did you grow to hate them?
You're not allowed to wear Corcoran with side zippers? What country was that military in?
I've worn bates, cocoran, and hi tec (cheaper, but I've found not bad), all with zippers. Never had a problem with comfort or reliability of the zipper. So much easier to put on and take off. Just my opinion.
@@ThomasJones-ij6hv love bates. I've had the basic bates, pro bates and master bates.
@@Fattony6666lol, apple pie or mashed potatoes?
I personally love boots with a zip. I ride everyday and my boots are on and off a lot so a zip makes boots way easier to live with.
Agreed
Me too. IF you were a rider who wore Harley boots (I am, I do) and you come off and break an ankle, both you and the EMS will be thankful there is a zip. BUT. These Harley boots you test here are not really 'safety' riding boots. The left boot has no gear shift patch over the big toe, and even a lot of the Chinese boots have these. The outside ankle has no bone protector. The ones I have do not have that mesh liner (and Harley boots do not have those safety features I mentioned), and the sole is a vibram like sole. The boot is way better made (in Vietnam, not China) than the pair you show here, and for the $100 I paid in the Winter clearance sale at my local dealer, the value is OK.
"Their motorcycles are expensive, they're nice, they're high quality" maybe your next video should be cutting a Harley in half
They are not “highly quality”
Two of them statements are wholly inaccurate… 🤣
@@richardburns9772 I would disagree, I'm not a Harley fan by any means but their fit and finish as well as material choices are top notch compared to other manufacturers. I have always been impressed with the paint choices and jobs done on the bikes, Indian seems to be doing similar jobs but of course you will pay for it.
@@OKstang77 Compare a 2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition, Triumph Speed Triple RS 1200, Triumph Speed Master with any sub 20k Harley bike. Harley is not so bad as many claim but also not close to Honda and Triumph built quality.
Even a 2021 Hayabusa has better quality.
And in bike overall reliability nothing beats Yamaha and Honda.
But i appreciate the fact that Harley finally brings out modern bikes like the Pan America (very good for a first ADV try) and new Sportster S. Hope to see a 150HP Bronx naked bike with that good new revolution engine and the Sportster S TFT navigation round screen.
@@OKstang77 that is incorrect. Their metals and rubber is the absolute cheapest quality. Walk by any Harley and look closely at the fasteners and you will find corrosion and pitting
The zipper makes sense on boots designed for actual motorcycle use, as having laces that could come undone while riding could lead to them getting tangled with the bike. But nothing in the breakdown of the boot indicated any actual safety or motorcycle specific features, like additional ankle, toe or heel protection, or even a thicker patch of leather for the shifter on the left boot. This boot was obviously not made for riding, and it's about as safe as a leather vest.
They actually do make that boot I wear them and lord do I love them. No work boots they are perfect for wearing out
I laughed pretty hard when you erased the marker with the outsole... Got them highly sought after Mr. Clean outsoles.
I'd love to see you cut in half some motorcycle boots and hear your thoughts on some of the technology in them - maybe some Alpinestars/Gaerne/Sidi boots?
This is stupid, Harley could have just knocked on any american boot manufacturers and ask them for a collaboration. They would have been able to sell a premium product with their logo on and they could have bragged that they are made in the USA.
i'm quite surprised to find them selling $150 boots, because i swear i've seen them sell $900 jackets in my country (probably bcs of tax). but yeah i agree they could've pulled a proper boot
I suspect their main market doesn’t want to pay $300+ for boots.
@@matthias8122 It is true that Harley fan usually doesn't spend a lot for clothes. A haft helmet, a wife beater, a pair of jean and glove with no finger tip if they have spare money. That's what happens when you sell an unrationnal bike the price of a kidney...
For all the souless MBA fucks that staff most big companies today the only thing that matters is short-term profit. They think tomorrow is not their problem, the idea being "grab today as much as you can and run, do not look behind". That's why they didn't do a better boot.
@@cedricboivin9422 theyre touring bikes are priced pretty similarly to any other brand.
Love when Rose Anvil puts these huge zillion dollar company’s on blast.
Some of the best, and most simple, advice I’ve ever had is to just “play to a brands strength” and ONLY buy the product they are famous for.
Whether it’s clothes, food, boots or a car/motorcycle. Unless you buy the core product you are just putting money in some marketing directors pocket.
The drawback is even if you stick to this rule it’s just the same once the brand sells out 🤷♂️
the editing is really good
I just ordered some of the RockRooster ones last week, after seeing the review on here. Only $92, because they were on sale, and I even got the version with the vibram sole instead of their combination sole. Just waiting on them to arrive and hoping they fit well, since my $30 walmart specials need replacing.
I had a Harley jacket a few years ago. Made in China, the grain was imprinted on and it started coming apart at the seams. It still looked good so i sold it to a pawn shop and went back to the old leather I got back in the 90s and just got the liner replaced. US made, even the guy who worked on it said "They don't make them like this anymore" because the leather was so thick.
Do you think you’re going to keep looking at technical outdoor shoes like the climbing shoes? There is such a vast range of “tech” in mountaineering, ski, snowboard, approach shoes etc. that it would be amazing to see it all in exposed!
He did one with a climbing shoe. Don’t think it received enough view to justify doing another. Rose Anvil has definitely found their niche with leather and workwear
OK, Zipper rules for moto boots... here's why: I wear them to ride to work and can quickly change into my street shoes at work. I have TCX's. Which I sometimes wear all day, but that puts undo wear on them. You should cut a pair of TCX Dartwoods.
Although not a Moctoe boot, I’d love to see a break down of Altberg boots. Handmade in the UK and have a great reputation within armed forces
Whenever I see a zipper on the side of boots,
Automatic suspicious comes to my mind.
I think your review was spot on. You can get a very good boot, that will last 3-4 times as long for 50$ more, but on the flip side it’s a Harley branded boot where lucky it’s not three times the cost.
Rich - Like a H-D bike, not great bike but devoted followers willing to pay $$$ for a name.
It’s 3x the cost of what it should be
@@stevejette2329 idk, i can soak up more miles on my hd touring bike than i coukd a goldwing or bmw.
The motorcycles are essentially similar: Relying on brand. From desperation they have had to recently improve with the PanAmerica, and the live wire, but still not what one would call world class.
I don't know too much about motorcycles, but what brands would be considered world class?
@@danshakuimo For each/any category of performance (Weight, handling, power, reliability) Harley is not even close.
@@robertos4172 I can tell you're a Harley hater already. I think you are half right, Harley has made some bad bikes, plenty of them, but you also have to give them credit for their recent bikes/ M8 engine ones. They are actually pretty good and I'm talking about the cruisers, except for the old Sportsters tho. I don't own a Harley but when it comes to cruisers they are one of the top dogs. Don't compare cruisers specs to sports bike specs it's like comparing a Silverado to a supra
@@alejandromunoz2853 What have I said that was not objective? Why would you assume I was a "Harley hater"? Are you implying you are a Harley "fan boy" and therefore don't care if they are good motorcycles? Why not buy the boots then?
@@danshakuimo BMW.
Everyone loves a great comeback story. Maybe someday HD will have theirs....
I love how savagely you go after these brands
It blows my mind how this is a riding boot. It’s marketed as a riding boot yet there’s no acute difference between it and any other cheap work boot aside from the YKK zipper. I was appalled to find so few shoes and boots branded with HD logo have so little protection.
I have a very important question, how does debris get into a shoe when walking. Seeing it in slow motion would tell the story. I play disc golf and little sticks, mulch pebbles etc manage to some how creep up and then dive down in my shoes, it really pisses me off and I want answers.
I need no incentives or giveaways. Your content is always amazing. Keep up the good work 💪👍🔥
Please do some *WOLVERINE* boots in the 'Moctober' series!
What was that famous movie quotation? Ahh yes “Greed is good” unfortunately it’s doesn’t uphold any quality or value proposition for the brands customers. They have been selling junk accessories for years.
I bought a Woverine boot very simular to these, no zipper and no Harley badges for 84.00. Love them.
Love the look and the zipper, plus you can find these kinds of shoes on sale for less than 100 many times, good for casual
The zipper really helps me. I'm a lazy F. Even with my sneakers I don't wanna lace them up. Please review more Harley boots! ;)
Pretty sad what some people try to get away with these days. The sad thing is, if you know what to look for, you can actually get a pretty solid boot for $150 on sale.
The sole is to absorb vibration, and the zipper is to make it easy to remove as a safety matter.
I was curious about this boot .thanks for your review.
I’m sooo excited for all the Moctober videos
I saw the zipper and instantly I was like: Yup, it's gonna be shit.
It’s basically a black wolverine Loader with a Harley Davidson tag sewed on. Wolverine owns CAT, Merrell, Harley, and Bates
Harley Davidson makes subpar stuff anyway. They have worse QC and related problems even compared to Dodge/FCA. So yeah, not at all surprising.
They're really isn't any worse company than others. They all suck. I bought a Tesla model 3 1 year ago, coming from a MB E class, and it was trash. So I bought a MB G550, and my girl liked it so much that I gave it to her and bought myself the new G63 AMG. The Tesla, and both of the G wagons had issues. The issues just cost more, the more expensive that the car is. (Not that I paid for any of the issues, as they were under warranty.) So even Affalterbach is putting out junk.
If it isn't cost effective to get them repaired(I doubt they will be worth fixing) I would be willing to send my Chippewas to you for review, it might be interesting to compare them to a new pair in the same video like you are wanting to do with the moc toe boots.
They are currently at about a year of wear, and I still have a little life in the soles but they have definitely seen some use, 2 months as a metallurgy inturn in Nevada(lots of walking and plenty of rock crushing), 3 months loading trailers for Walmart(I developed a mild wool allergy during this time and started wearing bamboo liner socks to prevent direct contact), a month working at Wendy's (not hard on the boots, but it was a lot of standing and they prevented foot pain) as well as an additional 6 months loading trailers for UPS. My biggest issues with the are the terrible quality of the speed hooks, the fact that they weren't initially wide enough for my feet(I have wide feet, and the leather did stretch after I saturated it with oil) and the fact that the leather is falling apart at the edge of the steel toe(it was a bit thin to start with and has become somewhat week from fatigue) and i wore through the leather on the toes (this isn't unheard of for steel toe, and covered it in epoxy to prevent rust). Based on a smartwatch I occasionally borrow I average somewhere between 10 and 20 miles of walking per day when loading trailers. Once i got past the brake in period these boots have been very comfortable (with the exception of when I tried Dr Scholl's gel insoles) I currently use some homemade insoles in them but have found that cheap foam insoles are also pretty comfortable if they are changed out about once every 1 to 2 months.
I bought the Timberland Pro Moc Toes have had them for a few months. So far so good, but I would really like your professional opinion! Please review the Timberland Pro Moc Toes!
Carolina Amp USA Wedge Boot
Those are amazing moc toe boots. They are the best work boots I’ve ever owned. The price is under $200 which is impeccable for The quality. You should do a review on them.
It’s so annoying that big companies get away with selling overpriced boots. Bro, I sell boots like this for 45 and 55 dollars. They’re made in Mexico and have leather lining. I sell primarily to a latino market, but most people are missing out on high value products at reasonable prices from small businesses.
I have TWO pairs of Harley boots I bought in the late 90’s - 00’s. The logo is fairly discrete but they’re really well made and unusual. My fav pair have been resolved once or twice. They’re a square toed ankle motorcycle boot. They’re really cool and super well made. I think I need to pull em outta the closet and give them some love. I was shocked at how shitty these boots were!
Oh shit, I forgot about Moctober! I'm excited to see you cut into some well used boots.
Next month you should do your top five boots. I’d be really interested.
They put the zipper on them so once you have the boots laced and tied, you won't have to untie them and risk them getting caught on the peg, chain, etc. As a rider, I would never buy boots with laces, and in this case HD put laces on as a 'style' not function. I agree with you these are not my choice of boots.
You call it like you see it, I really respect that. As for the Harley Davidson boots, I don't think I would have ever considered buying them anyway. What looks like junk, feels like junk is most probably junk. Cheers again and looking forward to moctober
I own 3 pair of harley boots. These are my favorite. The most comfortable riding boot I've found for walking all day.
The price includes the Harley Davidson TAX included in it. Usually a minimum of 30%..
HD consumers will buy a turd with a genuine HD badge on it
Supreme brick time
After Moctober, you should consider the brand Cobbler Union.
good you show them, i was thinking about buying them cause old school design was cool in some other model. But now i see its just a waste of money. To bad most of "combat boots" has so basic, cheap gum sole without any shock absorption. Thats why i pick sneakers for foot health.
I have a used pair of German paratrooper boots ,best boots I’ve ever had.
I would like to see you do some motorcycle urban shoes since we as riders depend on the construction quality to keep our feet safe. I'd specifically like to see shoes like the TCX Dartwood and TCX Street get cut in half! I log a lot of time in shoes like that.
Moctober is great. I bought my White's Perry because of the review.
Harley is good at making obnoxious, heavy bikes for a dying market. I was interested to see how their electric bikes would be, that was a joke. Not surprised these weren't up to the challenge either. Regardless, I'm still excited to watch your build series.
Indian rider I assume? Also, the Livewire is an amazing bike, just ended up costing too much. Everyone who rides one loves them, so I'm doubting you ever actually rode one. I'm surprised Rose Anvil even liked this comment, it's full of trash.
Should look into Georgia Boot USA Wedge Moc Toe Work Boot compared to the redwing and thorogoods
Love the spooky theme! 👻 Also, 100% agree on the boot zippers. I'm always like "Why? 😑"
On boots designed for riding they atleast make sense. You fall and mangle your leg boot needs to be removed and it is going to be much much easier with zipper.
I would love to see you do a video on Wesco "the boss" motorcycle boots.
You should do the diesel mocboots from Sears. I think they’re called diehards now
I thought an older gentleman had some videos on them. Didn’t they face discontinuation?
@@ianturnbow7011 yeah that’s where I saw them first. They rebranded to diehards.
I have recently bought some Harley boots because they had great reviews and were on sale . And honestly I love them they aren't the ones you cur in half I don't know if all Harley boots are made the same I would think they aren't became the model boots I just bought are comfortable and I believe they'll last a year or two easy .
I would love to see you cut more motorcycle boots in half and show exactly why my Whites or Iron Rangers are considered inadequate for riding.
Those look a lot like the wolverine moc toe boots I bought, lasted about 4 months before the sole split.
Hey wondering if you can get get some Eddie Bauer K10s. I’ve had several pairs now and have loved every day of ownership
Was looking at the K-10s but ended up going for the Jim Green razorbacks after the review
0:18 He did PPAP on us 😭😂
I’m still rocking the thorogoods. Got a steel toe pair( tobacco color), non work toe pair( tobacco color), and all black pair. Love em.
Companies that aren't known for making clothing/shoes always make terrible/cheap/gimmicky clothing/shoe products
Check out the riding moc toes that Roland Sands collaborated on with Whites if you want to see this done right.
I think wolverine makes them, same with cat boots. You should do wolverine overman carbon toe
Zippers are there for people who want a firm fit on their feet but don't have the strength to pull the laces properly. You get someone to help you with the laces once and then you use the zipper the rest of the time.
I have owned 2 pairs of harley motorcycle style boots from when i was in high school, one pair died in 6 months beyond repair. The other lasted 3 years in the most brutal conditions i could put it through every single day wear
Hey, I'd love for you to do the Paraboot Michael. Would be great to see if they deserve all the hype!
You should look at the red wing work mix toe boot
How can you care about your brand and put your name on trash like this? Thanks for the boot review.
Because they don't care about their brand. They've been just living off of the quality that they used to have from decades ago
Money. They only care about their bottom dollar. If they can sell a boot that's worth $20 for $150 then they're gonna do it. Idiots will buy them because they have the Harley logo on them.
The people who buy them shop at Walmart, and wouldn't know what quality is...
I really thought they were going to be a lot more expensive than $150 since Harley loves huge margins but I guess for the quality they're already pricy.
I have some quality Harley stuff that lasted me a long time but shoes are a whole different beast from hoodies and wallets, and I usually don't expect non-shoe brands to get them right. Still doesn't excuse the crappy product though.
I think cutting the Taylor Stitch Moto boot would be interesting. Great video like always and very informative like every other of your videos.
I hear ya !
I ahte soft outsoles, they will absorb a lot of energy instead of rebounding when running making it more tiring , are unstable onder heavy loads like rucking or hiking and that means also for motorcycles, especially for motorcycles.
Are these marketed as motorcycle boots? Other than being leather, they have no protective features whatsoever.
I would love to see you bisect some actual motorcycle boots, particularly the heritage style boots, such as those from TCX, Rokker, and Ride John Doe.
Appreciate the honest reviews
*_I've been biting my nails waiting and waiting on the next combat boot video!!! Please give me another one!!!_*
The outsole would've made me avoid those boots. And the overall look of the boot also. The white stitching looks horrible.
When I asked for motorcycle boots, I meant riding boots with M/C specific protection bits. Not fashion boots with a logo. 🤣
Welcome to the wonderful world of Harley! 😒
I almost fell for this whole marketing charade, when I was a younger novice rider I bought a whole bunch of cute HD labeled leather clothing for riding (jackets, pants and a pair of gloves) thinking that because it had Harley Davidson slapped onto it that it was appropriate for motorcycle riding.
Couldn’t be further from the truth!
Virtually all of Harley’s leather clothing is nothing but fashion leather marketed to bikers, not appropriate riding leather.
My pants and jackets all have polyester lining (traps sweat) rather than mesh which allows air flow, no ventilation, no built-in armor or pockets to add it and the leather is so pliable that it can be folded and put into a drawer.
Not too mention the needless metal studs and spikes that could easily hurt you in the event of going down or crashing.
Contrast that with my vintage armored Vanson leather jacket, where I can’t even fully bend the arm the leather is so thick.
There’s really nothing that distinguishes most of HD’s clothing from any other fashion brand, apart from the dangerous aspect of inexperienced people thinking it will stand up in a slide just because of a company logo.
I've had the same issues working on a couple friends' Harley boots of different styles. Decent leather, terrible construction
That sole is super stupid especially for a boot advertised to bikers, that sole wouldn't last a weekend. Anyways I would like to see the Georgia Boot and the Ariat moc toes.
At $140, you could get a pair of Jim Green Razorbacks and with the $10 that you saved, you could buy a bottle of black dye for leather, if you really need black boots.
I liked the look of the boots, the white stitching and white outsole gives a nice contrast, it's a shame they're made of such bad quality materials :c
Hit the nail dead smack on the nail!. Harley is for sure racing itself into oblivian.
Dunno about racing, their bestseller is an overgrown mobility scooter.
The best most protective motorcycle boots are usually synthetic leather and plastic. But they actually protect you in the event of a wreck.
Also they come with zippers. You fall and mangle your foot the shoe is easier to remove.
@Alabama Boi and not made from leather.
Love your content- can you do Veja shoes? Love the company ethos, but their quality absolutely sucks for the price. Glue coming apart all the time.
Listen dude. Your channel is awesome. You should be very proud of what you’ve built here. I’m a subscriber, and I will be for as long as you make videos.
So stoked for moctober this year, ive wanted a pair of White's perrys since you featured them last
17 videos?!? That’s great!!!! Thanks, Team!
Have you ever heard of Panama Jacks? I suggest them for destructive review! They are Timberland style, slightly cheaper, some say better quality. They are made in Spain and pretty famous down there. I think they are also quite known in other European countries. Does anyone know them in the US?
I’m stoked for the chopper series
So, to sum it up, Harley Davidson the brand being Harley Davidson the company in seeing how far they can milk the short term.
If their boot was quality, it'd be like their bikes in having repair or maintenance done at a deal for 4x the price.