What's Inside 6 POUND GOTH BOOTS?

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    New Rock Boots Review - New Rock Boots are an iconic boot for groups from punk to goth to bikers but are they any good? They come with a heavy price and a heavy sole so i bought a pair and cut them in half to see what's inside and how they are built.
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  • @RoseAnvil
    @RoseAnvil  Před 9 měsíci +2

    Grab a leather wallet, belt, camera harness, or MORE from the Rose Anvil shop here - bit.ly/44jXLNu

  • @It_dont_Matt_er
    @It_dont_Matt_er Před 3 lety +3014

    Very weird request but if you arent doing anything with the metal attachments from the sole is there any chance I could buy them off you? I need replacements for one of my pairs!

    • @kjohnsangre
      @kjohnsangre Před 3 lety +58

      I was thinking the exact same thing. lol

    • @astrogert
      @astrogert Před 3 lety +35

      What an awesome community

    • @radishjunk
      @radishjunk Před 3 lety +15

      Do they sell replacements?

    • @aurumproductions
      @aurumproductions Před 3 lety +37

      @@radishjunk They do. 10 years ago they cost about $20 each.

    • @vx4982
      @vx4982 Před 3 lety +18

      Cheap ass boots

  • @Racso88e
    @Racso88e Před 3 lety +761

    The face paint alone deserves a like and subscribe.

    • @jaymzx0
      @jaymzx0 Před 3 lety +14

      I like how there was no mention of it. Like, "Oh, it's Spooky Wes. No big deal."

    • @NicJohnson
      @NicJohnson Před 3 lety +2

      5 second in to him with the makeup on and I had to skip ahead to see if he wears it through the whole video. Weston Delivered.

    • @daveo7481
      @daveo7481 Před 3 lety

      This was in my suggested and I'm very confused.

    • @900ug
      @900ug Před měsícem

      the shit is horrid lmaooo

  • @munenex
    @munenex Před 3 lety +924

    Halloween Dad joke
    What do you find inside of goth boots?
    They have dark soles.

  • @boccaratonful
    @boccaratonful Před 3 lety +1852

    Laces through the heels is more than likely to keep the sole on.

  • @amandalewin2872
    @amandalewin2872 Před 2 lety +159

    I'd love to see how a pair from the 90s were made. Mine were indestructible I wore them all the time but they were so much heavier than the ones you get now.

    • @lindenwalker3809
      @lindenwalker3809 Před 2 lety +17

      Yeah same...I had this pair in about 1998...I wore them for 10 years and nothing wore out!

    • @Ab3ndcgi
      @Ab3ndcgi Před rokem +8

      Mine are from 17 years ago, and still in pretty good shape appart from some deep wrinkles in the leather from use

    • @virgismar
      @virgismar Před 11 měsíci +4

      I bought a pair a year ago and they look brand new...they are really good

    • @mirandaobrien9640
      @mirandaobrien9640 Před 8 měsíci +2

      That’s true. The ones I got 28 years ago are still very good now. They were 5kg per boot.

  • @moon313
    @moon313 Před 3 lety +260

    Have a few pairs of new rocks and they are incredibly comfy! Never had any issues with the quality but i would recommend only buying them in the sale. New rock has sales pretty often and I’ve bought a pair 70% off.

    • @Angryegg387
      @Angryegg387 Před 3 lety +26

      @@ObesePuppies goths are the evolved form of the human race

    • @mikeino
      @mikeino Před 3 lety +7

      Simone has me sold on these boots❤

    • @GaryCrofts
      @GaryCrofts Před 3 lety +19

      I had just ordered two pairs before watching this , a 70% off and a 50% off , which together qualified for free shipping ....... ($202 for both)
      At the start of Spain's first lockdown they did a site wide 15% off , which whoever ran their website applied to the original price and not the reduced price , meaning the stuff in the outlet section was 85% off
      I assumed at that price it must be rubbish , but they realized their mistake days later apparently it was just a slip up , still kicking myself that i didn't buy everyone's Christmas presents (i have weird kids they would have been happy)
      One pair from their outlet i bought earlier in the year had a fault , they sent a courier to pick the defective boots up and refunded their cost after they had inspected them.
      Wasn't expecting great service given the price i had paid , but they were great and would be even easier to deal with for a Spanish speaker !

    • @CynHicks
      @CynHicks Před 3 lety

      @@Angryegg387 That's why cynics believe there is no hope for humanity.

    • @symbioticJ
      @symbioticJ Před 2 lety +4

      Where i can never find em 70% off

  • @khills
    @khills Před 3 lety +521

    There’s an entire world of goth/ industrial boots out there; it’d be awesome to see you review them, actually, since as you can see, they get pricy FAST. I know fluevogs have already been requested, but I’m sure I’m not the only person who’d be happy to give you a longer list of spooky brands to review. (I imagine these are primarily made for clubbing and general wear, so it’s also interesting to consider what would be “good” construction there-do you want a shank in shoes used for dancing? I know some styles of professional dance shoes don’t have shanks, so maybe that’s a consideration? What kind of sole is good for the abuse the shoes take, especially when it comes to the ability to fix them, either DIY or paying for it? Etc etc etc. )

    • @scarymsmary
      @scarymsmary Před 3 lety +78

      Sign me up! There are WAAAAAAY too many posts online praising absolute garbage boots. I try to warn the baby bats, "Do NOT waste your money on those! You will be in the club, pulling cobwebs one minute, and the next you find yourself 6" shorter."
      I'd LOVE a breakdown by him of some more of the alt boots. I'm certain it will just prove what I've been saying all these years, but it would be nice to have the proof to back it up. :)

    • @ingridfernandeztorrez3195
      @ingridfernandeztorrez3195 Před 2 lety +45

      @@scarymsmary pls give me a list bc I'm very lost and don't want to keep wasting money on bad quality boots that will last a year at most.

    • @TheRiskyDingo
      @TheRiskyDingo Před 2 lety +30

      I've always stated this and told them to get older black military boots and modify them for comfort for floor use. Never judge a boot by its outters for sure. The flashy ones always seem to be compensating for something.

    • @lil_baby_nothing
      @lil_baby_nothing Před 2 lety +7

      @@scarymsmary I would also love to know your recommendations 🖤

    • @potatopotatoeOG
      @potatopotatoeOG Před 2 lety +6

      @@lil_baby_nothing me too😩 and thick calf friendly!

  • @stephenrooke7735
    @stephenrooke7735 Před 3 lety +46

    Please please please do a video cutting open rick Owens geobaskets. You would make the entire fashion community so mad. Plus I would love to see what is inside my pair without having to cut them in half myself

  • @samuelleahy4780
    @samuelleahy4780 Před 3 lety +297

    I went to highschool with a girl who wore these kinds of boots. Very goth, all the dark shit. She sang opera, it was really cool.

    • @89bresnahan
      @89bresnahan Před 2 lety +8

      holy shit!! 🤣

    • @idk0709
      @idk0709 Před 2 lety +26

      oh props to her, platform boots hurt as hell after a while of wearing them, just got home took mine off, feels nice

    • @bruisedviolets
      @bruisedviolets Před 2 lety +3

      HA legend

    • @Pantystealer
      @Pantystealer Před 2 lety +8

      Did she drive a s13 and went out with a guy name dom

    • @bfeezey
      @bfeezey Před 2 lety +1

      @@Pantystealer Kouki S14, you uncultured buster.

  • @kylemazur1447
    @kylemazur1447 Před 3 lety +119

    Your face caught me off guard 😂😂

  • @sataneatcheese6243
    @sataneatcheese6243 Před 3 lety +253

    To finally see my request come true was amazing. Thank you so much.
    I have to say I am hugely disappointed to see that the sole was glued on but otherwise everything else looked awesome. I had the exact same pair when I was 16 and finally threw them out when I was 31. They were my going out boots, work boots (I was a mechanic), walking boots, they were my everything boot for 15 years and never did the sole split or come away. Again, thanks for letting me see inside these boots. Top job, keep up the good work.

    • @sataneatcheese6243
      @sataneatcheese6243 Před 3 lety +4

      P.S. New Rock Boots!!! XD

    • @richardcostello2951
      @richardcostello2951 Před 3 lety +35

      The reason your old ones lasted was because of the same reason mine did.....the soles were full rubber and not this "air pockets" crap and they were probably Spanish made (apparently New Rock has been making these in China since the mid 2010's)

    • @cupbowl6787
      @cupbowl6787 Před 3 lety +13

      @@richardcostello2951 huh that’s weird I’ve only recently got my boots and they say made in Spain

    • @owentheslug
      @owentheslug Před 3 lety +3

      @@richardcostello2951 i didn't double check their website so i could be wrong but i'm pretty sure that they are like Docs (& a ton of other places tbh) in that the cheap stuff is fully Chinese made, midprice stuff is partially Chinese made/assembled & the top price is made where the company was known for making their stuff.

    • @sonnymoore5555
      @sonnymoore5555 Před 3 lety +11

      @@richardcostello2951 It literally says Made in Spain on them in the video

  • @TazMarriott
    @TazMarriott Před 3 lety +98

    So glad to see you finally did some New Rock boots! The entire spooky community thanks you!
    I have had new rocks for years, as well as other brands of extreme platform and 'goth' boots, and the number one problem is the soles coming away from the shoe. This occurs most often on cheaply made, synthetic boots which are only ever glued onto the sole, but i have never had that problem with New Rocks. I'm disappointed to see the hollow sole and the gluing on this pair, but i have to say i have had New Rocks that have lasted 10+ years with basically constant everyday wear, and I've only stopped wearing them because I get gifted another pair by my amazing mum!
    There's this whole library of knowledge, certainly in the goth community, where we all know the best extreme shoes and what brands to buy and which to avoid, and New Rocks have always been well received by everyone I've come across. They are kind of like your modern goth boot bread and butter i suppose! I know people who have had New Rocks for 20+ years and still going strong, and although they don't offer this anymore sadly, the company used to offer lifetime guarantees on all their boots so if they broke or you lost a bit of hardware they would replace free of charge which was great. Not to mention a big sign of confidence in the boots.
    I'd be curious to see you cut apart some other spooky brands of boots, especially Demonia boots, Buffalo boots, maybe some amazing old Swear boots (though I will cry when you cut them up because they are so rare now!) and I'm very curious to see what kind of flimsy cardboard those Killstar ones are made of lol! Demonias come in some incredible and outlandish styles - even more so than New Rock - but they are all synthetic and do not last nearly as long. However I must say from experience they hold up pretty well in the sole-peeling-off department which is great, and they don't cost the earth either so I suppose its an even trade.
    Either way, love your videos- they are so satisfying! And I would love to see you cut apart a bunch of stuff on the stranger side of things.

    • @evelynnnyt
      @evelynnnyt Před 5 dny

      Can you share what brands to buy and which ones to avoid? I’m very new at this and am a bit overwhelmed with all the options

  • @dat2ra
    @dat2ra Před 3 lety +49

    "Stomp on things until the sole comes off." That's why I buy boots.

  • @alfieworgan7378
    @alfieworgan7378 Před 3 lety +15

    i have had my new rocks for more than21 years and they look great the sole has not fall on off

    • @localgrassfieldboneshandler
      @localgrassfieldboneshandler Před 3 lety +1

      Would you say that new rock Is better than demonia? because I cannot make a choice.

    • @alfieworgan7378
      @alfieworgan7378 Před 3 lety +1

      @@localgrassfieldboneshandler new rocks because my demonia shoes were good but did not last as long as my newrocks

  • @InkyFairy
    @InkyFairy Před 3 lety +179

    I've got a pair of the womens equivilent of this style that are 15 years old, were worn almost daily for 5 of those years and have survived countless nights out and rowdy rock gigs and mosh pits. I have also got a more recent pair in a more standard style that have done thousands of miles with me on my motorcycle and apart from some fading of the colour, are still going strong.
    However, when I went to the New Rock store earlier this year, I was saddened that the quality of the boots no longer matches what it used to be, just trying them on in the store you could tell the materials were not as good as the older models and the construction was flimsier. If i wasn't so attached to my pair I'd send them to you for a comparison of the older models, maybe you can pick up a pair on ebay though?

    • @Katyperryspenis
      @Katyperryspenis Před 3 lety +1

      Chicks are easyer on boots

    • @kellphil76
      @kellphil76 Před 3 lety +30

      @@Katyperryspenis what? “ Easier”

    • @richardcostello2951
      @richardcostello2951 Před 3 lety +24

      @@Katyperryspenis ahh no...... like most things.....as time goes on the quality goes down.....my pairs from 10-15 years ago aren't anything like this garbage

    • @JSchroederee
      @JSchroederee Před 3 lety +5

      I'd love some then and now comparisons. See how much better quality was years ago.

    • @InkyFairy
      @InkyFairy Před 3 lety +14

      @@Katyperryspenis um not this 'chick'...

  • @naswinger
    @naswinger Před 3 lety +95

    i have a pair of their boots (but without flamings). they're about 15 years old now and very comfortable. i definitely paid less than 200 euros for them back then.

    • @danielwalczak390
      @danielwalczak390 Před 3 lety +7

      250 EUR was regular price about 2004 when I got them for the first time...but it's easy to buy them like 50% off (or more) :)

    • @Samlowry27B-6
      @Samlowry27B-6 Před 3 lety +2

      I had a pair, no flames but much taller almost knee high about 20 years ago and paid £100. I loved them and used to wear them on my bike and to work.

    • @leev211
      @leev211 Před 3 lety +1

      I had a pair of the short non goth boots they were very comfortable but the soles did end up splitting across where the ball of the foot exactly where all my other shoes split

    • @aprilmason1616
      @aprilmason1616 Před 3 lety +3

      Ive been looking at these boots ever since I was a child... I knew they were expensive, but daaammnn 400 dollars, for what though?:(

    • @youngcroissant9589
      @youngcroissant9589 Před 3 lety

      @@aprilmason1616 you can get them half the price on amazon or ebay, but still 200 is crazy

  • @KouroEdits
    @KouroEdits Před 3 lety +88

    Buy them used! If they are your style and you can deal with the heaviness they feel pretty solid and comfortable, they aren't worth the retail price but at least here in Europe you can get decent condition pairs starting at the equivalent of 80$ or so, and for about 100-150$ you can get them in basically new condition :)

    • @scarymsmary
      @scarymsmary Před 3 lety +5

      Exactly. I’m in Texas and I’ve had 4 pairs. I’ve never paid over $150 for a pair ever.

    • @HH60gPaveHawk
      @HH60gPaveHawk Před 3 lety +1

      Idk even at 150 that seems like a ripoff. Sneakers are often better made than that.

    • @HH60gPaveHawk
      @HH60gPaveHawk Před 3 lety +1

      @@grievuspwn4g3 oh no doubt. Buying things for what’s effectively a form of elaborate daily costume for some people undoubtedly marks up the price, but from a purely sensible perspective even 150 seems like a bad price to me.

    • @richardcostello2951
      @richardcostello2951 Před 3 lety +5

      @@HH60gPaveHawk ahhh that's because these are their modern made Chinese junk......the Spanish ones from 10 years ago are built like tanks

    • @cupbowl6787
      @cupbowl6787 Před 3 lety +1

      For 100$? I got them for 400$?! Welp

  • @etsykonsultacijos
    @etsykonsultacijos Před 3 lety +51

    I've got probably 6 pairs of NewRocks. They changed with time quite a bit. My first pair is about 20yo (short ankle boots), still going strong though I abused them badly and a lot. Even the nubuck uppers held up nicely and the sole is still solidly on.
    A newer pair of almost kneehigh boots has not been so good - had to reglue the sole twice already, but other then that - really comfortable. The rest I don't wear so often, so can't say anything about durability.

    • @jaredgenova2228
      @jaredgenova2228 Před 2 lety +2

      I've had similar experience. I have some that are almost 20 years old and are still more durable than some I've bought new in the last couple years.

  • @Err0rkatze
    @Err0rkatze Před 2 lety +15

    This was painful to watch, but the $410 hit to find out how they're constructed is appreciated. For what it's worth, the lack of shank was never an issue for me, the boots are very rigid, but super comfy. I never had a single complaint and they last for years. The sole definitely wears on the heel though.

    • @TBMartin
      @TBMartin Před rokem +2

      These in the video are not worth $410. The highest they go for is £200 and I'm guessing that's less than $250.
      The knee highs on the other hand cost me about £450 a pair because they are custom made, straight from the manufacturer and have added costs like import tax and so on.

  • @shadowgolem9158
    @shadowgolem9158 Před 3 lety +35

    It would be interesting to see a series on steel toe boots. You might need a metal cutting blade on your band saw but it would be very interesting to see the differences.

    • @andij605
      @andij605 Před 2 lety +4

      my "Steel" brand steel boots had been with me nearly 2 decades through everything, i was wondering about the same. made in Slovakia in some old Bata factory

    • @andij605
      @andij605 Před 2 lety

      @@shurdi3 For sure, I think mine started looking really good by year 5 or so, when the coating wore off a little.
      The Steel headquarters are now in Veľký Krtíš. I've no idea where their factory is, but they do say it's also in Slovakia, in and former Bata factory (parts of it used by other brands afaik, doing totally different style shoes). Next time I'm nearby, I think I'll drop by and check it out.
      (I do now have a shoemaker in Hungary I frequent, so full disclosure: I won't buy any more boots from Steel. But like... also won't buy because that one I bought is still good anyway.)
      But yeah, the coating is questionable. 😂

  • @draxrdax7321
    @draxrdax7321 Před 3 lety +153

    Never cut a thicker sole before? Next one on the list: ganguro girl boots soles, can't wait!

  • @scarymsmary
    @scarymsmary Před 3 lety +47

    I have had 4 pairs since the late 1990s. One pair I sold because I just never wore them. The other three I still have and have never had a single issue with any of them. I don’t remember the exact ages of them all but even the newest pair is at least 10 yrs old. I wonder if they used to be constructed differently and maybe they have cut corners over the years? Also, I’ve never paid above $150 for a pair either - even my Neptunos.
    Cool video tho and I’m glad to see what’s inside the new ones.
    I think the reason for having so many air pockets in the soles is so the boot can actually flex when you walk. Other platforms, like shitty Demonias, have no give, so you wear them like a month and the sole rips off. And those are selling for over $100 a pair themselves. THAT is insanity.
    As far as “goth boots” go, I own One or more pairs of Terry de Havilland, original Transmuters, 2nd gen Transmuters, Magic Shoe Co, Pennangalan, and New Rocks - in addition to all my Docs. :)

    • @haneul4164
      @haneul4164 Před 3 lety +1

      And which ones are the best quality in your opinion?

    • @scarymsmary
      @scarymsmary Před 3 lety +2

      @@haneul4164 The Terry de Havilland’s for sure. Designed, cut, and assembled by him and his wife Liz. Are they in the best shape of my collection? No. But they are the oldest as well. There are a few CZcams videos about him you might check out. His story is bittersweet. These are the boots I coveted as a teen, so to have some now makes me so happy!

    • @britishninja1809
      @britishninja1809 Před 2 lety +4

      damn you know your stuff. i have read quite a few reviews on new rock shoes complaining that new rock has really cut down on the quality of their shoes in recent years, including downgrading to a lower quality leather and not screwing on the sole anymore. its a real shame, because if they did still have the same level of quality as a few years ago, it would totally justify their prices now.
      its a shame we dont have pennangalan/magic shoes/fantasy shoes and havilland around anymore, the quality of shoes has plummeted recently and i honestly have no idea where you could even buy high quality tall platforms anymore. also rip to demonia for massively ripping off loads of pennangalan's designs :/

  • @ericx7476
    @ericx7476 Před 3 lety +10

    My brother had these back in 2001, we used to call him the terminator every time he wore those boots 😂

  • @teka9676
    @teka9676 Před 3 lety +12

    Thank you for finally doing these! I'm so hyped

  • @TheDukeBoX101
    @TheDukeBoX101 Před 3 lety +58

    I had a pair of these when I was around 15, I loved them!! But the soles split after like 3 months!! Over priced but I got a lot of attention. I even wore them to Dubai!

    • @madingahmar4420
      @madingahmar4420 Před 3 lety +4

      Damn son! That is lit lol.

    • @hardstyle3196
      @hardstyle3196 Před 3 lety +3

      3 months!? Damn, thnx for sharing that, not buying these cool boots no mo😅

    • @stirfryjedi
      @stirfryjedi Před 3 lety +3

      I feel like these are an absolute nightmare for the airport security inspectors...

    • @firemarshaldil
      @firemarshaldil Před 3 lety +1

      are you sure they weren't demonias?

    • @firemarshaldil
      @firemarshaldil Před 3 lety +4

      @@hardstyle3196 ive had my pair for 10 years, second hand and the guy before me had them atleast 3. theyre the best goth stompy boots you can get.

  • @RecklessFables
    @RecklessFables Před 3 lety +11

    The opening Ad was Dr, Martins, LOL

    • @andrewhenshaw4067
      @andrewhenshaw4067 Před 3 lety +3

      This is starting to turn into a great insidejoke 😂

    • @andrewhenshaw4067
      @andrewhenshaw4067 Před 3 lety +1

      @Marc Carran As I said, it's an inside joke😀
      But seriously though the thing is that rose anvil has said in several videos he does'nt really like dr martens sence they have gone down the route of cutting quality but keeping the same price so you basicly just get the brand. This means a dr marten ad is not going to be very succesfull on this channel sence ppl here knows you can get a much higher quality boot for the same money if you buy another brand.
      And of course the irony of him roasting the dr martens and then his videos gets ads that go "buy dr martens, they be good for ya"
      Obviuosly he can't shoes which ads are shown on the video, but you know: Irony

    • @res1dentcyn1c
      @res1dentcyn1c Před 3 lety +3

      @Marc Carran the joke has nothing to do with ad tracking, it’s about how it’s ironic that there’s a Dr Marten’s boot ad for a video on a channel that is pretty heavily anti Docs. And it is an inside joke because people who haven’t watched many of Wes’s videos won’t get it, therefore it’s an inside joke.

  • @booboocittycat
    @booboocittycat Před 2 lety +3

    I've had mine since 2002. I wore them almost daily for over 15 years of that time (they have servived a lot of mud, moshing and madness). They are still holding strong. I am currently waiting for new soles to be shipped to the UK and hope to keep wearing them for meny years to come. I am also buying the bronze steam punk boots for my birthday. You can't go wrong. Love New Rocks

  • @smeggy22
    @smeggy22 Před 3 lety +5

    Woah, I bought a pair of these when I was 18 or so in Camden - ended up bringing them with me to the US when I emigrated and likely still have them, somewhere.

  • @GammelGeeken
    @GammelGeeken Před 3 lety +13

    Yeah I saw you wave in the reflection of the ring. 😀

  • @scottiliciousmcfabulous
    @scottiliciousmcfabulous Před 3 lety +12

    This was a dope video! Requesting that you cut in half some Michael Kors boots/shoes, or some other middle high end brands, would be very interesting to see if its even remotely worth paying 300$-500$ for designer boots/shoes.

  • @alphazunitee
    @alphazunitee Před 3 lety +3

    Wow! i love the scary make up! And the boots looking smokin'! Wasn't expecting Halloween special - it's a very cool surprise

  • @SeanCC
    @SeanCC Před rokem +1

    I've had a pair of their chunky sneakers for some 23 years now, that I bought for going to rock shows. Very comfy. I wasn't intending to buy $250 sneakers but they weren't marked at the store I got them from in Hollywood and I wasn't going to lose face with the cute sales girl that sold them to me. I've really enjoyed them.

  • @plushy9849
    @plushy9849 Před 2 lety +22

    More goth boots videos please! I've never had New Rocks myself - too "metal-looking" for me - but I've had Demonias. This is fascinating stuff! Did you ever end up doing the women's vs men's boots video you mentioned on a video about Docs? I'd love to see that, but can't find it in your videos yet; I hope you still do it!

    • @Beery1962
      @Beery1962 Před rokem +1

      End of 2022 and still no women's vs. men's boots video. :(

    • @snekgewehr
      @snekgewehr Před rokem

      Stop shitting on metal.

  • @attila535
    @attila535 Před 2 lety +4

    Not shown here: several layers of teenage angst.

  • @theseventh5204
    @theseventh5204 Před 2 lety +3

    I had a black pair with purple accents. Definitely were just about looks...although I bought them because they did look like they were well made. This channel has taught me so much about actual real quality boots and what to look for.

  • @diluteduk
    @diluteduk Před 3 lety +6

    I've had a similar pair of these before and they are super comfy to walk in with an that rubber under you. Honestly the only thing that went wrong was the metal on the heel is prone to snapping. I think the rubber sole expands as you set your foot down because its quite soft and can pull the metal apart.

  • @LEGITWARFARE
    @LEGITWARFARE Před 3 lety +6

    Always a good day when a new video comes out. :)

  • @plantlover4508
    @plantlover4508 Před 3 lety +42

    there's gotta be atleast more than one other sematary fan that laughed at the new rocks stomping the redbull can right

  • @itscinna5540
    @itscinna5540 Před 3 lety

    Yay so excited for this video omg!!
    I know that vintage new rocks were made differently (better) so in the future i think it’d be really interesting to compare them to these newer ones!

  • @EvelynDayless
    @EvelynDayless Před 3 lety +11

    Yaaasssss. Disappointing with the quality, but I'm glad to see an expansion out of mens work boots. I'm not sure if they were this brand, but a friend of mine had similar boots, and while they lasted a fair time, when they went it was the sole that gave out.
    Would love seeing more varied styles on here still. Cheap to moderate priced knee highs and such.

  • @thechief043
    @thechief043 Před 3 lety +4

    This is the funniest episode, by far. Was not expecting it, bravo. XD

  • @Sharkenite
    @Sharkenite Před 2 lety +4

    In terms for the Goth style plus longevity, these are the best for Goths.
    A lot of us are not necessarily looking for the most bulletproof, weatherproof or high quality boot/shoe to fit our creativity and expressions, just enough to where it looks cool to our eyes, is comfortable or not uncomfortable, but also isn't a dirt cheap quality of a shoe, and last long enough to fit into our daily lives which New Rock has done so far for all the Goths and just about anyone else who enjoys the style and longevity of New Rock unlike some other brands. (Looking at you Demonia.)
    Edit: Thank you very much for this video review on New Rock.

  • @stirfryjedi
    @stirfryjedi Před 3 lety

    Thanks Weston for keeping this vid a surprise. A real trick and treat.

  • @colesisler582
    @colesisler582 Před 3 lety +7

    Since you said you had something interesting planned for Halloween.. I actually kind of expected something like this... I don’t know how or why, I just did

  • @It_dont_Matt_er
    @It_dont_Matt_er Před 3 lety +27

    I'm literally wearing a pair of these right now so I had to click straight away 🤣

    • @vx4982
      @vx4982 Před 3 lety +5

      Next time just give your money to me lol jk

    • @rmn2370
      @rmn2370 Před 3 lety

      Really?

    • @It_dont_Matt_er
      @It_dont_Matt_er Před 3 lety +2

      @@rmn2370 yep, great boots

    • @rmn2370
      @rmn2370 Před 3 lety

      @@It_dont_Matt_er with that last name I would have guessed you were a cowboy type of guy so I didn't expect you to have those boots 😂

    • @It_dont_Matt_er
      @It_dont_Matt_er Před 3 lety +3

      @@rmn2370 nahh I'm from the UK working in fashion 😅

  • @thehermanli
    @thehermanli Před 3 lety +4

    I am waiting for redwing to tap into the goth market. These consumers may finally be provided with quality construction that can withstand all of the dancing, sweat, and other activities.
    On another note, the face paint reminds me of Ghost.

    • @scarymsmary
      @scarymsmary Před 3 lety +1

      That would be AWESOME actually. We wear boots nearly every day, all day, and sometimes all night too. We really put our boots to task just dancing at the club! I know I am willing to pay a high price point to get a boot that can withstand the oontz oontz for many years! ;)

  • @ReversibleOctopus
    @ReversibleOctopus Před 3 lety +7

    Ahh I'm so happy you were able to get these! I have this actual pair and haven't broken them yet, the weight took some getting used to but stomping around in them is too much fun!
    The leather, because it's so thick, was tough on my ankles to break in but when they're fully worn, they're great to wear. Wore them to work too, but had to stop since I found out they're no good on ladders.
    I'm so surprised at just how little is in them, always assumed they'd be solid rubber, because it certainly feels it.
    Have mine for about 5 years now. Love em!
    Luckily I didn't pay $400 for them, but I did pay £140, so yeah...
    Thanks for doing this video, and your makeup looks awesome! What did Toaster think of it? :D

  • @kjohnsangre
    @kjohnsangre Před 3 lety +3

    These are the best goth boots I ever owned. I had them for about 8 years and they are still like new with weekend heavy use. I always hear from many friends that they have lasted them 10 years. I have never ever heard of any that the sole has come off with those boots.

  • @loadiam
    @loadiam Před 3 lety +5

    I have had many of these boots, including the model you ripped apart in the review which were my favourite and longest lasting pair. They are more for image than practicality (but it can be quite handy having so much heft on your feet if you find yourself in certain situations, like concerts, festivals or "self defence"). Still, great boots and surprisingly comfortable, if you get a good fit. Some of the wear issues I had were the metal attachments breaking both at the front and the heel due to impact with various things, the flame stitching coming loose and even the heal counter coming loose on one pair. I also had the the sole split on another pair which rendered the boot almost unusable as the toe section would flop about, but being a cheap Goth living in London I continued to wear the boot for several months until I could afford an upgrade.

  • @ghhhghgghghhjgjh4372
    @ghhhghgghghhjgjh4372 Před 3 lety +53

    Toaster is scared and hiding away from you. That's why we can't see him in the video.

  • @hellothere921
    @hellothere921 Před 3 lety +2

    Do more of these type of boots!

  • @ThePuppyPrince
    @ThePuppyPrince Před 3 lety

    I was deadass looking into this brand so this is amazing timing

  • @Grabehn42
    @Grabehn42 Před 3 lety +20

    I REALLY wanted to hear "so I wore these at my shop for a month" for some reason.

  • @carbonado2432
    @carbonado2432 Před 3 lety +6

    I wore those in high school, glad to see they are still selling after uhh 15 years.

  • @TheKurtsPlaceChannel
    @TheKurtsPlaceChannel Před 3 lety

    Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

  • @kitkatara
    @kitkatara Před 2 lety

    thank you papa emeritus for this very informative video on new rocks

  • @meepmoop945
    @meepmoop945 Před 3 lety +10

    I'm a bit of a goth and studying to be a shoemaker myself, and I've been walking daily on new rocks for over a now (M.373-S2). Out of all goth shoes, New Rocks are the best for sure.... But that doesn't mean they are all great compared to more regular shoe brands...

    • @axellel.2346
      @axellel.2346 Před rokem

      Hey have you had any issue with the zipper. I'm looking forward to buy my first pair of New Rock and the one I like as one. I heard from a lot of people that zippers on boots tend to break easily🥲

  • @hrtlsbstrd
    @hrtlsbstrd Před 3 lety +256

    Costume boots, inside and out. A good chunk of the price might relate to the fact that these won’t be volume sellers

    • @vackrakristaller
      @vackrakristaller Před 3 lety +7

      I think I’ve seen these multiple times around NYC, but then again I was around St Marks a lot, which is one of the places on earth this wouldn’t look insane in

    • @user89076
      @user89076 Před 3 lety +45

      I doubt anyone would spend 300 dollars on a pair of boots JUST to wear it for a costume 😂 I hear that these last for decades of casual use.

    • @hrtlsbstrd
      @hrtlsbstrd Před 3 lety +9

      @@user89076 What proportion do you think are buying them for construction or forestry or hiking?

    • @user89076
      @user89076 Před 3 lety +60

      @@hrtlsbstrd A pair of boots doesn't have to be worn for construction or hiking in order to be everyday boots. A large percentage of buyers probably wear them for clubbing, concerts, biking, shopping, outdoor festivals, etc.

    • @hrtlsbstrd
      @hrtlsbstrd Před 3 lety +19

      @@user89076 For sure. What I'm getting at is that these boots are based on a design that evokes tough sturdy boots built to stand up to tough conditions - but in fact they're likely to quickly come apart under these conditions given the cemented construction.
      Kind of like how costume jewelry is made to evoke the look of expensive jewelry, but is in fact cheaply made
      That's not to judge, I can see how a person might buy these to compliment a look, but I think there's some logic to the parallel I'm drawing. And it would be nice if they went the extra foot and did a couple simple things to make them more durable to match the look.

  • @bluemarauder6997
    @bluemarauder6997 Před rokem +1

    that makeup job you have is really fricken good. thats some quality work whoever did that.

  • @Juroriam
    @Juroriam Před 3 lety +1

    Man, thats exactly what i thought of (New Rock) when you teased it in the previous episode. I should have commented under that video!

  • @xVumenx
    @xVumenx Před 3 lety +6

    Holy crap, you actually cut open New Rocks, this is amazing.

  • @skySmidyr
    @skySmidyr Před 3 lety +3

    I currently wear a pair of newrocks as my everyday boot and I gotta say I'm not too worried even if the sole shoes come off cus that's what glue is for and if the sole dies then the newrocks website has all the parts needed to repair the boots

  • @zw6341
    @zw6341 Před 3 lety +1

    The video I have been waiting for!

  • @lgannawa
    @lgannawa Před 3 lety

    I love my New Rocks! Metal heel, gorgeous leather detailing.

  • @skiddle4284
    @skiddle4284 Před 3 lety +18

    I want to see your rip open a pair of those massive platform Fila's, or similar.

  • @e2magi
    @e2magi Před 3 lety +28

    if you've never seen laces that go through heels you've never seen dirk bikkemberg's boots and you probably should look into those

    • @e2magi
      @e2magi Před 3 lety +10

      please do not cut up a pair of bikkembergs

    • @darioren6993
      @darioren6993 Před 3 lety

      @@e2magi was ab to say lol 😭

    • @CarbonatedGravy
      @CarbonatedGravy Před 3 lety

      I have a pair can confirm they’re great, the metal heel on em would definitely be a serious challenge for the band saw if he managed to find a pair though

    • @bluBlaq33
      @bluBlaq33 Před 3 lety +1

      Those are beautiful! I want a pair now

    • @e2magi
      @e2magi Před 3 lety

      @@bluBlaq33 good luck

  • @mirandaobrien9640
    @mirandaobrien9640 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’ve got my first pair for 28 years. Wearing them almost everyday. The sole, the leather and everything else stayed sturdy. I’ve given them away last year because the style is not me anymore. It were almost the same as the ones you showed only without the flames and the the boots ended higher. I’ve heard the quality of new rock was far better at the time I bought those boots. I’ve gotten myself 3 more pairs of new rock and they are still going strong.

  • @FeatherCharm436
    @FeatherCharm436 Před 3 lety +1

    I can't look at the screen without bursting into giggles. Nicely played.

  • @kevina3134
    @kevina3134 Před 3 lety +4

    You having your face painted and doing the review completely normal reminds me of Ben from parks and rec when he's casually wearing a full batman suit

  • @lostinlymbo13
    @lostinlymbo13 Před 2 lety +3

    So, I appreciate you taking the boots apart like that but I have to say that these are the best boots I've ever owned. I got my first pair used and wore them for over a decade basically every day. Motorcycle, camping, hiking, all the things they weren't designed for lol
    For reference, mine had Velcro straps, before the zipper option was available.
    I ended up giving them to a friend's son when he was a punk rock teen before I moved to Japan 8 years ago... And bought a new pair over here and still wearing them.
    Two pairs of boots for almost 20 years. Still hiking, motorcycling and being dumb but the boots just don't die.
    So, at least in my opinion, they're the best boots out there if you want both reliable and cool looking. :)

  • @elizaborney9418
    @elizaborney9418 Před 3 lety

    This is my favorite brand. Thank you for doing this!

  • @justinwright6611
    @justinwright6611 Před 3 lety

    Makeup on point! Excellent review as always.

  • @Wonderland2097
    @Wonderland2097 Před 3 lety +3

    I’d love to see a review of the vegan collection of new rocks as it seems different to a lot of vegan leathers as well as the good year welt collection!

  • @Indyshooter
    @Indyshooter Před 3 lety +3

    "Hole in the sole" is a statement in hi-end Dirk Bikkembergs boots. Not sure if he "Invented it" but it is quite famous design.

  • @bethanhamer.8669
    @bethanhamer.8669 Před 3 lety

    My new rock boots still on go after fifteen years ! I’ve hung off stair wells watching disturbed concert and been everywhere in them !

  • @ahp259
    @ahp259 Před 3 lety +1

    I've had mine (same design) for 20 years, worn everyday for about 7 of those years. First to go was the zipper, then the flames started coming off. No problems with the sole

  • @jesusfreaklol1
    @jesusfreaklol1 Před 3 lety +8

    The quality was a lot better but things have changed.

    • @bluBlaq33
      @bluBlaq33 Před 3 lety +1

      Would be cool (and awful) to see him cut a Vintage pair.

  • @bizzlecrafts
    @bizzlecrafts Před 3 lety +7

    So excited to see New Rocks review. I have been planning to pick up a pair for clubbing. They are usually considered "high quality" in the goth community and I have friends who have New Rocks that are 20 years old and still "stomping". I'm surprised to hear they aren't really all that.

  • @Hair8Metal8Karen
    @Hair8Metal8Karen Před 3 lety +2

    I love New Rocks, they're really comfy! I used to call them "my slippers"

  • @andrewhenshaw4067
    @andrewhenshaw4067 Před 3 lety +2

    I liked the wave in the octoskull 😄
    PS: your face was really spooky 🐙

  • @lunchbox2784
    @lunchbox2784 Před 3 lety +106

    Lmao!! Anti-water planing tread design? Like Goodyear Aquatread tires from the 90’s? Unless a goth kid can run 60 mph in the rain, I think the tread design is a little out of touch...

    • @JohnEZang
      @JohnEZang Před 3 lety +3

      😂😂

    • @khills
      @khills Před 3 lety +35

      😂 I assumed it was for grip on slippery dance floors. Concrete + spilled vodka == not fun.

    • @skachor
      @skachor Před 3 lety +29

      For a goth you're either fast or you've got no lunch money

    • @aidankhaos7687
      @aidankhaos7687 Před 3 lety +1

      @@skachor Yeah, nah. Where I live everyone is scared and thinks everyone who is goth is a devil worshipper. They stay far away

    • @gabriellls1145
      @gabriellls1145 Před 3 lety +4

      Considering alternative fashion relates heavily to DIY and "out of season" elements, I'd say the tread design is pretty perfect for the intended audience they're marketed towards.

  • @tayk-47usa41
    @tayk-47usa41 Před 3 lety +6

    laces going thru the heel is a stapel of a lot of designer boots, like 2000$ price

  • @scout3058
    @scout3058 Před 3 lety +2

    I'd love to see you do a series of US military issued boots, from Vietnam war Jungle boots, to cold war "Cadillacs", up to present day Danner/Bates/Under Armor etc.

  • @IanMcCausland
    @IanMcCausland Před 3 lety

    you waving in the reflection of the ring was a nice touch!

  • @dat2ra
    @dat2ra Před 3 lety +8

    "In true Goth style, let's saw one apart while we are still wearing them to see how they actually fit."

  • @cesarbenavides6454
    @cesarbenavides6454 Před 3 lety +3

    That paint caught me off guard!!

  • @nickilarsen7820
    @nickilarsen7820 Před 3 lety +2

    I have several pairs of New Rock boots and I have been very pleased with them. I have only experienced issues with the sole on one of the pairs after 4 years. My first pair is still going strong af 8 years. Unfortunately I have noticed that New Rock have recently changed the soles and the metal pieces on the boots, which is a pity.

  • @chrisbillington2159
    @chrisbillington2159 Před 3 lety +1

    I bought a pair of these in the 90s. Still have them in a box somewhere. I broke the cheap metal front brackets by kicking things. Loved the attention they got though.

  • @1979augistine
    @1979augistine Před 3 lety +37

    Definitely wasn't sad this was cut in half made me happy for once

    • @rybo0072
      @rybo0072 Před 3 lety +9

      Why new rock boots are dope it's just a shame he chose the most rediculas boot for the video

    • @CynHicks
      @CynHicks Před 3 lety

      @@rybo0072 You obviously forgot to type "for" and you left off the "s" on "dope." I'll leave the rest of your spelling and grammar alone.

    • @CynHicks
      @CynHicks Před 3 lety

      Why, New Rock boots are for dopes. It's just a shame he chose the most ridiculous boot for this video.
      Nevermind, I decided to go ahead and correct it. You're welcome.

    • @carlwest5936
      @carlwest5936 Před 2 lety

      New rocks actually are pretty cool boots none like them

  • @MarcoLucifora
    @MarcoLucifora Před 3 lety +8

    Just one thing...... they don’t cost 410 dollars
    They are about 180!!

  • @sarah5885
    @sarah5885 Před 3 lety

    oh hell yeah I've been hoping for a New Rock video!

  • @D0GG_
    @D0GG_ Před 3 lety

    i love that you made this video. YES!

  • @alexanderdavidson7837
    @alexanderdavidson7837 Před 3 lety +19

    I just bought a pair of Viberg Service Boot...
    I don't want to ask you to cut them in half... But maybe you should cut them in half!!!

    • @Putzq
      @Putzq Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah definitely it would be nice to see a pair of Vibergs cut in half.

    • @alexanderdavidson7837
      @alexanderdavidson7837 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Putzq it would sadden ppl a little... Then make them happy hahah

    • @Jimmy2toes4u
      @Jimmy2toes4u Před 3 lety +1

      Send em

    • @vackrakristaller
      @vackrakristaller Před 3 lety +1

      @@alexanderdavidson7837 those are my dream plain toes- definitely would be sad-happy to see them hit the saw

    • @alexanderdavidson7837
      @alexanderdavidson7837 Před 3 lety +1

      @@vackrakristaller I want to see it so bad... I cringed when I saw the RMs and the Redwings go under the knife... But so the sake of science... I think it should be done

  • @nivlick
    @nivlick Před 3 lety +8

    I have three pairs ranging in age one since high school so nearly 13 years old. They all are showing no signs of wearing out anytime soon. Very comfortable and can be worn all day. And if you wanted to get noticed you certainly will. I don’t think I will have the need to buy anymore.

  • @gemmagreene362
    @gemmagreene362 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve had a pair of New Rocks since 1999. I used to walk 6miles to work, stand up & walk around all day in them (retail) & walk 6 miles home in them. Never had a moment of pain in them and they kept my feet so warm in winter. When I was walking so much in them, they were the best butt & leg exercise ever!
    My mum has been trying to get them off me for 2 decades so she can put flowers in them, but no luck there yet.

  • @onbedoeldekut1515
    @onbedoeldekut1515 Před 3 lety +2

    I've had many pairs of New Rocks, which each lasted years before needing replacing, and despite numerous concerts/festivals, every terrain and environment/weather that was thrown at them, they all held up amazingly.
    It's nice to see they've changed one thing.
    The metal embellishments used to be attached by rods which fed into the rubber, and after a few years, one of the rods was bound to fail/shear and you'd have to remove that bit of metal.
    Replacing the rods with screws seems a no-brainer for anyone who's had this issue in the past.
    Also, I've always found NR's to be super comfortable, and you feel like you can take on the world when wearing them!

  • @buzzark9133
    @buzzark9133 Před 3 lety +9

    omg, that caught me off guard

  • @RogerLoera
    @RogerLoera Před 3 lety +31

    Really cheap shoes! Hey Weston, maybe u should do a video on Corcoran boots. They've been around for a long time, especially their jump boots.

    • @scinto23
      @scinto23 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah thats a good idea. Why not contimue ut with some Rocky and bates. How about a series like the mock toe but with jump boots

    • @terranempire2
      @terranempire2 Před 3 lety +2

      Bates won’t take long. It’s basically this minus the jewelry.

    • @richardcostello2951
      @richardcostello2951 Před 3 lety

      How about no...... Corcoran's are literally the worst made jumpboots.....the quality control is subpar
      The finish to the leather is arcylic paint
      The fitting around the instep is off
      The width sizing is all over the place from batch to batch
      The metal eyelets tend to either crack or bend.....which leads them to falling out
      Literally a boot company that knew how to make a decent boot that got greedy and cut corners for profit and ended up going to utter shit

    • @RogerLoera
      @RogerLoera Před 3 lety

      @@richardcostello2951 dude, I'm just curious what the hell is inside the damn shoe!

    • @invalidaccount2315
      @invalidaccount2315 Před 3 lety

      @@richardcostello2951 arrrgh you reminded me of those things jump boots, more like parade boots. Especially the pokey nails under the footbed. My feet still hurt a decades later whenever im reminded.

  • @maybeeast7576
    @maybeeast7576 Před 2 lety

    I got this boots a few years ago for 230€ AND i still love them! 🥺💕
    They're really comfortabel (besides their weight) and i always feel so safe in it 🔥