This might be an unrelated request in this video since its boots, but can we please see u do Puma suede (or clydes) and Sperry (boat shoes and leather sneakers, striper i think) Cause im kind of tired of the same old brands for sneakers, like Nike and adidas. Thanks if u get to it. Goodluck to you sir, new subscriber here!
Now I kknow this will seem random, but can you cut the Faradei 827 boots? They are quite exotic and they also seem interesting. Maybe you can ask the Grey shop or Kula tactical if they can get you a pair.
half the fun is polishing it yourself. it's part of the experience of owning a boot. that's why whenever i'll send my boots./leave my boots for a resole, i'll tell the cobbler specifically to NOT condition the leather (they often include that as part of the package). i tell them i like to be the one taking care of my leather, don't bother!
Agreed. There's a company in my country which makes boots for the military (ceremonial dress). It's not the best quality, but it's meant for rough handling because the model used to be the combat boot as well until the 2000s. You can polish them and they look like proper office shoes, only to later be used on a rainy day w/o worrying your feet will get wet. Good puncture resistance, steel toe cap, reinforced heel, I know they're made of leather but I'm not a tanner so I wouldn't know about too much about it. I've been using boots since I was 9, don't know why, but I find comfort knowing my boots will keep my feet protected and dry. The best thing is, you can still find with relative ease "shoemakers" shops where you can repair, ask for modifications, etc. Sadly that the trade is becoming rarer by the year, because there's nothing better than somebody making adjustments to your boots to precisely fit your feet like a glove. And something extra about the polishing, we don't polish the toe and heel, but the entire boot. And may the gods help you if you missed a spot because the wrath of a superior will fall upon you.
@@SuiLagadema We were issued *ok* boots in bootcamp, but they weren't really complete until you put a full coat of polish on them, broke them in, then polished again. It's more work than the rough-out version that's issued now, but maintaining a good polish could keep them going until the soles blew out
Jump boot January! Lets GOOOO!!!! Bates makes a similar offering that I would like to see chopped up and compared. I enjoy seeing these more mass produced/budget minded boots being exposed. This seems to be where we get taken advantage of the most.
Do a video about modern day Marine boots! Danner has a bunch of different types and I think it would be neat to break down how they differ from each other
@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 me too! I've been suggesting him since a few months ago. I bought a pair of Bellevilles 790 in 2020 and the sole just cracked a few weeks ago. I am heartbroken because they are comfy as hell. Got a fresh pair of Wellco and they are Ok but a bit narrow though (couldn't return them because I got them off eBay and I am in Mexico). I've been using this type of boot for around 12 years and Wellco has proved to be both comfy and durable
@Rose Anvil, As a guy who was accepted to and started Military School at age 13 and went on to serve after college, I can not stand any boot or dress shoe that has a fake top coat. I simply prefer the look, the durability, and even the time spent working the polish into the leather and bringing it up to the mirror polish that only good, high-quality leather can achieve.
Paratroopers are required to purchase jump boots as a uniform item and have little to no choice. Point? Military experience does not translate. The military often requires crap purchases/products.
ABSOLUTELY! I could get standard GI Issue boots to a mirror shine much nicer than any topcoat i have seen. I liked the older issue...with the zig zag tread pattern and nailed heal best.
@@567jmr6 is that comment from experience? Because I have owned sets of classic jump boots and they did not have a that fake plastic crap. It's simply fake, regulation boots don't have patent leather looking plastic on them, it wouldn't pass regulation. Considering polishing your leather to the correct finish ilis apart of your duties this junk doesn't even make sense. It's just for looks for people who don't know better. Tactical trash effectively.
Unfortunately, I felt that Rose held back on his critique due to the company providing the free boot. I understand the need to make money, so I'm not hating, but now makes me think a little.
I had a pair of Rocky "western-style" steel-toe construction boots that I used in a machine shop for years. For about two years, they were the only footwear I could use due to injuries. With a custom molded insole and an anti-fatigue mat to stand on, they saved my bacon. Only retired them due to the heel stack wearing - I've got another pair, but I no longer stand in front of machinery for hours, so they will probably last forever.
These were all I wore from middle school in the late '90s until maybe 2013. They'd last me a couple years per pair with next to zero maintenance or thought given to such a thing being necessary, and then I'd just get a new pair of the same thing. Mine had side zippers and no speed hooks, but looked pretty much the same. Glad to know that my preference was for something decent!
I had a set of actual surplus jump boots at the same time and use. They lasted several years before ai retired them, they still had a lot of life in them. If you are ever interested in jump boots again I'd suggest checking for some real ones. Mine were 1974 production.
Had a pair of jump boots 45 years ago. The leather was heavier and the zip on the the side was seriously rugged. There was a leather cover at the top of the boot that snapped in place over the top of the zipper to keep it from snagging on your pants. There was also a heavy leather toe over the under leather. Those boots were atomic bomb proof. Had them for years. Bought a pair of Corcoran jump boots a few years back and they definitely aren't as good quality. I don't know what brand those old jump boots were, bought 'em used for $10, but they were the best $10 I ever spent. Had a pair of Carolina jump boots but they only lasted about two years. I wore them as my winter boots when I was a bike messenger. The road salt and road dirt killed them, even though I cleaned them almost daily. The salt turned them into beef jerky that had been left out in the desert. They were good boots too! I'm sure they would've lasted ten years at least if they hadn't been worn under such savage weather conditions
I am thankful I no longer have to wear military footwear anymore. Prior to the War on Terror, boots approved by the Army and Marine Corps were crap. Being a "grunt" for 28yrs, my arches fell. I have all manner of aches and pains from my feet. These days I seek comfort and cushion first and always in ALL footwear. About the only boot I can wear now is a big fat wedge sole lace up boot. I settled on Thorogood's. They are soft, easy on my feet. If they wear out, I get more. I tried getting a pair resoled, but that was not cost beneficial. These jump boots look very unconfutable, maybe they are not, if a young man were wearing them. Take care of your feet folks. Comfort counts. Live long enough and you get old, and the indiscretions of youth come back to visit you.
William Lennon in the UK do a version of the Canadian jump boot that could be worth checking out. It looks to be decent leather upper on leather and vibrant sole. They’re a traditional boot maker who have been making footwear for over 120 years and have a rep for turning out quality boots. A quick google should take you to their website.
Easy fix for a flaky topcoat is to make a "suede"or "nubuck" out of it with some 500-700 grit sandpaper, that's the way I got 5 more years of usage of a pair of old shoes.
As a retired Law Enforcement Officer Rocky Boots were always the best value for the money. Over a 25 year career I went through 2 pairs of those Jump Boots and numerous pairs of Rocky's 911 boot. I have worn other brands and Rocky seemed to be the most comfortable and durable for what I could afford as a first responder. I enjoyed the Jump boots, especially the ease of keeping them clean and polished so that I always looked my best for a shift.
Every agency has a different approach to issuing uniform items. Some agencies give you the money, and you get whatever you want. Other agencies actually issue the uniform item and you get whatever shoe, boot, jacket, pants, shirt that the agency ordered. I get an "allowance". The local uniform store has my "store credit". I can get whatever I need, up to $XXXX a year. I can choose any black uniform boot or shoe from their inventory of Rocky, Bates, Danner, et cetera. Rocky Boots are perfect when you get a new pair every year.
Theses were my boots of choice for over a decade. The side leather breaks in really easily and though it is thick it is glove soft. The toe and heel take much more time to break in, but hold that shine and structure. Once these boots break in they are gold. Also, the side zip on these are heavy duty and well executed. And something that Weston doesn't always mention/understand: beside New Rock boots, these are some of the best quality boots you can wear if your style is more alternative. Gothic, industrial, punk rock, etc.
William Lennon in the UK do a jump boot. Not worn that model but have some of their other models and been impressed for the price as far as durability and construction goes although never seen them cut in half.
Rocky are "OK" boots. Definitely not top tier but not the worst things either. Although I'm of the opinion they're overpriced for what they offer. When I worked in concrete construction I had a pair of Rocky slip on boots and they did the job and were comfortable. But after having worn Red Wings and the like you get the feel that they just aren't great boots.
SM Wholesale USA does a reenactor quality brown jump boot with a leather midsole and goodyear rubber outsole. Also, I'd love to see the Corcoran field boot, kind of like their jump boot but modernized. I've heard the leather is a different quality and the sole construction looks different.
It's so funny how when he's sponsored then 2mm of thickness is enough, but when he isn't he makes comments how its a ''sneaker thickness'' and that a boot should be thicker.
He’s said before anything less than 2mm is sneaker leather. And the rocky here is actually 2.2 in the stress points. He’s pointed out numerous times where high end boots cut the thickness down to save money. ( though he did indicate that Jim Green’s 2.2mm leather was good enough to do the job)Weston here bases a lot of his leather thicknesses on the Pacific Northwest boots like Nicks or JK or whites boots ( and again if I had 500 to 800 to spend on boots I certainly would). But for the normal person 2mm is going to last you plenty long enough to see at least one resole. The truth is a red wing iron ranger or blacksmith or the Jim Green Razorback or the Wolverine 1000 mile ought to see you through plenty and they’re call about 2 to 2.5 mm thick
Could you please cut more WOMEN'S boots in half? I just went through the process of getting new boots. I ended up getting the women's Rocky jump boot. (For whatever reason mine seems to be different than the one you did here). BUT in my research i found that companies make women's boots much MUCH more cheaply and then sell them at the same price point as the men's good quality leather goodyear welt boots. Thursday's boots do this UNAPOLOGETICALLY. I asked them why they're selling only 1 or 2 boots with a GY welt, as opposed to EVERY men's boot they had for the same price as the mens, and they just said they didn't think women would want the same leather and welt because it makes it "slightly heavier". ... BRUH. Please do more women's boots because it's a SCAM!
Correct. Uniformed boots are issued once a year. Those boots only need to be comfortable immediately, and last at least a year. So the shoe company has to build a boot like a sneaker with a lot of foam and a very squishy insole insert. They are not making a boot for boot collectors to own for decades.
I have had a pair for a few years, kept my toes safe for years, that patent leather toecap is surprisingly sturdy. Keeping the boot looking good doesnt take more than a couple of minutes with polish and some know how. The soles have gotten quite worn, but thats to be expected with the rough treatment they get, and they are still a very comfortable boot.
I got corcoran boots for this years tunderdome. After adding leather sock liner and they are much better than i expected. They feel better than 2 pairs of Thursday boots i had
These boots after WW2 were only used in Garrison or for dress uniforms. We never wore them in the field as the original had smooth jump soles and were horrible in mud ect... it was the issued black boot at my time or Jungle boots....
The difference between a jump boot and a "leg" boot was the height. 8 inches versus 10 inches meant more protection. The Danner Fort Lewis was a favorite versus the Corcoran. I wore Dehner Strap and lace-up boots for 29 years.
I have a pair of insulated Danner Ft. Lewis boots that are over 30 years old, granted, I only wear them in the winter. These boots are well worth the money.
The cap toe only appeared on the jump boot as well. I was in the 82nd ABN from 1981 to 1985, and we all wore corcorans. We had one pair for everyday wear, and then a second pair that was completely spitshined, including the upper, for inspection purposes only. They had a leather sole with a rubber insert. Some guys would pay a cobbler to put a Vibram or Goodyear sole on them, but those were not 'legal' for inspection. Also, to be clear, we were never ISSUED jump boots; we bought them at the PX, but literally everyone had at least one pair to wear, bloused, with our dress uniforms.
I went through Infantry Officer Basic in 1981 and anyone who was looking to go airborne bought and wore jump boots. My best friend went to the 82nd but I went to the 1st Cav @@kevinnathanson6876
I’ve worn Rocky Paratroopers at various times throughout my 25 years of being a corrections/LE officer. The first pair was durable, lasted about 5 years. Subsequent pairs weren’t as good of quality and the pair I currently have is really sub-par. The soles are ground unevenly and the zipper is no longer a YKK, it’s a cheaper version with smaller teeth. They will, however, take a quick shine and look great, just like the older ones.
Hi! You should test the US Navy “Safety Boot” and see how safe they actually are! There made by both McRae and Bellville, and featured nomex lining, a steel toe, and all leather outside. It would be interesting to see how “safe” my feet actually are on while im on board the ship!
You could try cutting apart the replicas made by SM wholesale. Their boots are quite well made, they have a full leather insole and their upper quality is also not bad. But I haven’t cut them apart myself yet.
I love Lowa Zephyrs but I switched to SV2s because SV2s are one of the only decent boots approved through my work. I miss my Lowas, sometimes I wear them around the office
I've had my s2vs for like 10 years. I've used it for yard work, hiking, hunting and even laboring and it's still in pretty good shape. The leather on it is pretty tough and the triple stitching means none of the leather has come apart. Comfortable too.
@RoseAnvil I’m in law enforcement and have worn that Rocky jump boot every day as my daily wear for 3.5 years straight. Other than the occasional cleaning and black polish to bring it back to life, this boot has treated me great. Outsole has lasted great
I’m so limited in buying boots because my actual size is 15D. I can sometimes get away with 14D. Not many people make boots in my size that I can afford.
I was in 2 different Airborne units (1/508 and 3/505) in the late 80s /early 90s and was a Drill Sergeant in the early/mid 90s. Different times, different uniforms, different Army. Back then Corcorans were the "dress boot" for uniforms. You wore those in garrison, spit shined from top to bottom, I had (still have) a pair that I *JUST* wore with my Class A uniform, and then later as a Drill Sergeant. You didn't wear Corcorans in the field- you didn't go out and "play Army" in Corcorans- they were stiff and the soles had no lugs with a hard, flat outsole. Field boots were usually jungle boots or the issued 'cruit boots. Corcoran also had the "Corcoran II" boot- which was similarly constructed to this Rocky boot- but with a less aggressive lug sole. People did wear those to the field- but those were like an in-between boot that weren't good looking dress boots and weren't really good field boots. IMO- Jump Boots don't have big aggressive lug tread- think of it like you would a pair of dress boots- These days, I'd guess there's not much incentive to make a good, classically styled jump boot- daily uniform boots are rough out leather; no idea how Class A/B uniforms are handled these days.
Please give Meermin boots a cut. Ive been wearing and liking them a lot and would love to see the insides. Perhaps one of their cordovan leather or negon last boots
I own these and ill tell you i love them! Me as well i don’t like coated boots but for the applications i use them for its perfect, working in a jail and having all kinds of fluids being spilled on them but being able to wash them off with simple water is awesome! The comfort is good just took a while to break in, and all in all i recommend them, had these for 2 years and still have alot of life left in them and the sole is nowhere near worn out either.
I would love to see you do a video on the USMC RAT boots by Danner (specifically Danners version of the boot) Or the Danner: Marine expeditionary Boots
The Rocky boots look cool, but at that price point, you might as well buy a pair of Corcoran II's because they will polish up better. Jump boots were always felt strange to me. I had a pair of Corcorans and Corocoran IIs and I liked the IIs a lot better, because you just polished the heel and toe and the whole boot seemed more flexible. I like the tread on the Rocky boots. It's like standard 'cruit boot with hiking boot tread. Corcoran Jump boots were polished all the way up the boot and would crackle at stress points, the boots were extra rigid and shunts in them to protect your arches. A battle buddy I used to know who actually used jump boots who landed wrong, shattered his heels. I have no idea if jump boots were every any good for actual jumping other than jumping off of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. They looked cool, but they felt different. Thin and flat in the sole. The army was sending mess hall cooks, and PAC clerks to air assault, and jump school when I was in, so I never got that opportunity of being pushed out of a C130. I'd usually scuff the $#@! out of the toes of my jump boots in the motorpool. For the most part, jump boots were for show when you were in the rear with the gear. Corcorans were basically boots that I wore on guard duty, and to some sort of drill when I had to look spit polished. My Corcorans had exztra gloss to the heels and toes with the magic of Mop & Glow, and as long as you were not marching across a parade field in the morning, or after it rained, nobody ever knew.
Not worn these boots. But i know that sole. Its good gear l. That sole with that clover pattern is exceptional grip in the bush and very quiet when you want it to be.
What about "Alpine Design" brand? I bought a pair a green winter hiking boots from Alpine Design at Dick's Sporting Goods, 2 yrs. ago. I didn't need boots but they were on clearance & Made in Italy. *Jump boots are cool.
I still have a pair of the black corcoran jump boots i bought 25 years ago. They look amazing and are the easiest boots to shine. It came in handy when i was doing security for dignitaries who came on my base. Even back then, they may have been cosplay boots but they played their part
💥 I scrolled the comments to see if anyone mentioned these Boots are considered ↪️ Garrison boots, not meant for field use. ↪️. Also other than being prior military, I'm retired State Corrections (26) yrs ..... These boots are personally purchased and worn by county and State Corrections.... Since a lot of veterans work in that profession. These boots maintain a shine and last a long time.
Was going to say that, now Jim Green are starting to ship here in Europe so ordered some Barefoot Rangers and some wellies but am thinking of getting some AR8 (hoping they will be as good as my old army issued jump boots) and maybe the Numzaan (not yet available here though). Ciao from Italy 🇮🇹
What's a shame is Corcoran used to make really good jump boots. I have a pair of Tanker boots that are almost 30 years old, and they have held up really well, with care and being re-soled several times.
I used to have a set of surplus jump boots made in '74. Some of the absolute best boots I ever owned. Thry did not have that silly patent leather looking toe cap or heel. They didn't even have a toe cap, if I remember correctly.
I will continue to comment this. I am in very cold and wet Montana.... Can we see videos on heavily insulated and waterproof boots? Ones we can use for hard work? I get and understand your love for quality leather, but the stores have a bunch of expensive hunting and outdoor boots that don't really focus on leather.
Not a jump boot, but I still have both pair of my Basic Training issue boots from 1992. I would be happy to donate a pair if you are interested. As soon as I could I bought a pair of black Hot Weather boots so they only have Basic Training wear on them.
Really random request but Id love to see you looking into cycling shoes, specially ones with carbon fiber soles and boa systems, the shimano sphyre one is really cool
Jump boots are iconic and I own a pair of Corcoran jump boots. As always, great video covering all there is to a Rocky brand jump boot! Also, nice Knocked Loose hat😎🤘
Would love to see the inside of some of the more budget "tactical" boots, like Magnums. I have had a few pairs when i was younger but outgrew them (literally, since i was younger the outsoles just arent wide enough for my feet) and they used to be my favourite, got a pair of nicks builder pros on the way now to replace the poor fitting tacticool stuff i have access to in the UK
I don’t know why is this better than corcoran except bad foam. Maybe because texon Fiber Board. Vorcoran bas munson last in multiple widths, true toe and heel cup in 2 layers, instep support, leather board middle that seems more stable than rubber in my experience and leather that ages better. If you put sock liner or insole in they are fine for the price that is often on discount. This seems ok but not better. I really hole this series bring some interesting offerings but im a bit confused by judgment in this case. Maybe im missing something
No new Corcorans are made as cheaply as possible for dress shoe purposes. I’ll bet you that if Weston cut apart a cheapo rothco jump boot they would look very similar. He hammered the Corcorans cause it’s like a 100 dollar boot they’re charging 250 or more for and they’re just relying on brand name to sell. The Rocky jump boots while listing at 204 are usually available for even less then the discounted dress boot and win mainly on being far more affordable
@@matthewcaughey8898 they are made cheap same as Thursday except the foam is weird. They are 200 or less boots but they are usually on discount. He made them look even worse. What 100e boot are you referring to?
Man, the coated leather is a real disappointment. I can let a synthetic welt slide but putting a vinyl coating on the leather means it'll look awful in short order
Military boots dont get their shine from synthetic coatings. The whole point is that the shine is achieved through the manual work of polishing by hand.
Now they finally make one that might have been authorized by the Army to wear in BDUs??? The sidezip were not allowed at all. Since the ACU in UCP and now OCP, the black jump boots were only allowed to be worn in the ASU and now the AGSU by airborne and air assault units. But then the ones worn are expected to be polished with wax, and not just the toe and heel, but the entire boot. The Corcoran II and the newer original style have a lot more padding than the original.
Check out Belleville boots. Rugged, well made boots. I have a pair that I had resoled after about 10 years of daily wear. They don’t get as much wear these days since I’m now WFH and don’t need heavy footwear around the house.
Check out the Corcoran Field Boot. They were my daily drivers in the Army. Like the jump boot but with a legit Vibram sole and a few other modern features
Up to about 10 to 15 years ago they were just as good as the old ones, but the last 2 pair I had failed after 6 months. I think they stopped using quality components.
Yes in the military you are supposed to have a high shine on your boots but looking at these Rockys I'm thinking their finish was designed for inspections and for dress uniform appearance for Airborne and Air Assault units. Would I wear these boots in the field or to jump with? Not if I didn't want a good pair of boots for garrison duty or inspections.
I was going to suggest Altama. I used to have a pair of their combat boots about 15yrs ago. But looking at their website it looks like they have transitioned over to mainly tactical boots and a weird mix of fashion tactical boots and don't really make combat boots anymore, which is a shame. When I googled Altama it came up with Thorogood side zip jump boots on the sidebar, so maybe get a pair of those, although I don't think a zip boot would be used as a true jump boot.
Have you seen the Kenetrek mountain extreme boot? I would be interested to hear what you thought of it. The construction looks pretty unique. It’s a hunting boot I think.
@RoseAnvil Happy New Year! All the best to you! I wrote it before, and here again😁 Can you do the German army paratrooper bots? Thank you for good work!
Hey rose anvil, I really enjoy your channel but I am more of a sneaker head and am not able to relate to boot content as much. I LOVED your cutting apart shoe videos and wish you would go back to those so I can stop rewatching the old ones 👍. (Also please cut apart the Yeezy 500, it has a lot of “premium leather” on it and I’d think you would enjoy it.)
Hey I love your videos and your insight on boots. I was wondering if you can start a hiking boot series or playlist? If you can share some knowledge on synthetic vs natural outdoor/hiking boots.
I’d like to see the Thorogood Tactical Jump Boot and Nicks Tactical Boot with the toe cap included in this series. I’ve owned a few pairs of the Thorogood Jump Boots and they seem to have gone down in quality in the last 5-10 years.
I would argue that a pre-shined heel & toe is actually less suitable for military use than a standard boot. Firstly, the situations where uniform appearance is closely scrutinized is fairly infrequent, so one would need to wear two pairs of boots; one for inspection and one for regular work. That brings in the second, arguably more important point - once that pre-shined heel/toe is damaged, it can't be fixed, which renders the initial convenience thoroughly moot.
Head to Rocky to get your own Jump Boot here - bit.ly/477uKoc and go see their other boots that they make here - bit.ly/3GOaoG2
Hey Rose how can we get a pair of ND3 boots I didn't see them on the website
This might be an unrelated request in this video since its boots, but can we please see u do Puma suede (or clydes) and Sperry (boat shoes and leather sneakers, striper i think)
Cause im kind of tired of the same old brands for sneakers, like Nike and adidas.
Thanks if u get to it. Goodluck to you sir, new subscriber here!
Review Think! Shoes, they are made in Austria.
Now I kknow this will seem random, but can you cut the Faradei 827 boots? They are quite exotic and they also seem interesting. Maybe you can ask the Grey shop or Kula tactical if they can get you a pair.
The pre-polished toe is just about the silliest thing I've ever seen. Polishing a boot isn't hard enough to justify that
half the fun is polishing it yourself. it's part of the experience of owning a boot. that's why whenever i'll send my boots./leave my boots for a resole, i'll tell the cobbler specifically to NOT condition the leather (they often include that as part of the package). i tell them i like to be the one taking care of my leather, don't bother!
Oh my god, shutup lol. 9 out of 10 folks buying these are for the looks.
Agreed. There's a company in my country which makes boots for the military (ceremonial dress). It's not the best quality, but it's meant for rough handling because the model used to be the combat boot as well until the 2000s. You can polish them and they look like proper office shoes, only to later be used on a rainy day w/o worrying your feet will get wet. Good puncture resistance, steel toe cap, reinforced heel, I know they're made of leather but I'm not a tanner so I wouldn't know about too much about it. I've been using boots since I was 9, don't know why, but I find comfort knowing my boots will keep my feet protected and dry. The best thing is, you can still find with relative ease "shoemakers" shops where you can repair, ask for modifications, etc. Sadly that the trade is becoming rarer by the year, because there's nothing better than somebody making adjustments to your boots to precisely fit your feet like a glove.
And something extra about the polishing, we don't polish the toe and heel, but the entire boot. And may the gods help you if you missed a spot because the wrath of a superior will fall upon you.
@@SuiLagadema We were issued *ok* boots in bootcamp, but they weren't really complete until you put a full coat of polish on them, broke them in, then polished again. It's more work than the rough-out version that's issued now, but maintaining a good polish could keep them going until the soles blew out
Jump boot January! Lets GOOOO!!!!
Bates makes a similar offering that I would like to see chopped up and compared. I enjoy seeing these more mass produced/budget minded boots being exposed. This seems to be where we get taken advantage of the most.
Let's go where? And with who? And why are we going?
I've been wearing the Bates jump boots for years. Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree and the San Bernardino Mountains, they have held up astonishingly well.
Do a video about modern day Marine boots! Danner has a bunch of different types and I think it would be neat to break down how they differ from each other
I want to see him do a vid about US-made Bellvilles! I admit, I'm biased because of what I wear.
@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 me too! I've been suggesting him since a few months ago. I bought a pair of Bellevilles 790 in 2020 and the sole just cracked a few weeks ago. I am heartbroken because they are comfy as hell. Got a fresh pair of Wellco and they are Ok but a bit narrow though (couldn't return them because I got them off eBay and I am in Mexico). I've been using this type of boot for around 12 years and Wellco has proved to be both comfy and durable
@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 I always wore the Bates Lites cause they were the cheapest haha
Always wanted to know if those $400 boots were worth it
Dude ive wanted this for a while. Id send in my old belleville boots that are basically unworn ive had since i got out in 2016
also i hated those rat boots lol
@Rose Anvil, As a guy who was accepted to and started Military School at age 13 and went on to serve after college, I can not stand any boot or dress shoe that has a fake top coat. I simply prefer the look, the durability, and even the time spent working the polish into the leather and bringing it up to the mirror polish that only good, high-quality leather can achieve.
Paratroopers are required to purchase jump boots as a uniform item and have little to no choice. Point? Military experience does not translate. The military often requires crap purchases/products.
ABSOLUTELY! I could get standard GI Issue boots to a mirror shine much nicer than any topcoat i have seen. I liked the older issue...with the zig zag tread pattern and nailed heal best.
@@567jmr6 is that comment from experience? Because I have owned sets of classic jump boots and they did not have a that fake plastic crap. It's simply fake, regulation boots don't have patent leather looking plastic on them, it wouldn't pass regulation. Considering polishing your leather to the correct finish ilis apart of your duties this junk doesn't even make sense. It's just for looks for people who don't know better. Tactical trash effectively.
Unfortunately, I felt that Rose held back on his critique due to the company providing the free boot. I understand the need to make money, so I'm not hating, but now makes me think a little.
@Mike-ts3it Maybe, sure. But in the end he did say that it was only good for cosplay.
I had a pair of Rocky "western-style" steel-toe construction boots that I used in a machine shop for years. For about two years, they were the only footwear I could use due to injuries. With a custom molded insole and an anti-fatigue mat to stand on, they saved my bacon. Only retired them due to the heel stack wearing - I've got another pair, but I no longer stand in front of machinery for hours, so they will probably last forever.
These were all I wore from middle school in the late '90s until maybe 2013. They'd last me a couple years per pair with next to zero maintenance or thought given to such a thing being necessary, and then I'd just get a new pair of the same thing. Mine had side zippers and no speed hooks, but looked pretty much the same. Glad to know that my preference was for something decent!
I had a set of actual surplus jump boots at the same time and use. They lasted several years before ai retired them, they still had a lot of life in them. If you are ever interested in jump boots again I'd suggest checking for some real ones. Mine were 1974 production.
Had a pair of jump boots 45 years ago. The leather was heavier and the zip on the the side was seriously rugged. There was a leather cover at the top of the boot that snapped in place over the top of the zipper to keep it from snagging on your pants. There was also a heavy leather toe over the under leather. Those boots were atomic bomb proof. Had them for years. Bought a pair of Corcoran jump boots a few years back and they definitely aren't as good quality. I don't know what brand those old jump boots were, bought 'em used for $10, but they were the best $10 I ever spent. Had a pair of Carolina jump boots but they only lasted about two years. I wore them as my winter boots when I was a bike messenger. The road salt and road dirt killed them, even though I cleaned them almost daily. The salt turned them into beef jerky that had been left out in the desert. They were good boots too! I'm sure they would've lasted ten years at least if they hadn't been worn under such savage weather conditions
I am thankful I no longer have to wear military footwear anymore. Prior to the War on Terror, boots approved by the Army and Marine Corps were crap. Being a "grunt" for 28yrs, my arches fell. I have all manner of aches and pains from my feet. These days I seek comfort and cushion first and always in ALL footwear. About the only boot I can wear now is a big fat wedge sole lace up boot. I settled on Thorogood's. They are soft, easy on my feet. If they wear out, I get more. I tried getting a pair resoled, but that was not cost beneficial. These jump boots look very unconfutable, maybe they are not, if a young man were wearing them. Take care of your feet folks. Comfort counts. Live long enough and you get old, and the indiscretions of youth come back to visit you.
Well said.
You should try triple H jump boots , just remember that most military boots only last about 6 to 8 months of wear before replacement or repair.
William Lennon in the UK do a version of the Canadian jump boot that could be worth checking out. It looks to be decent leather upper on leather and vibrant sole. They’re a traditional boot maker who have been making footwear for over 120 years and have a rep for turning out quality boots. A quick google should take you to their website.
William Lennon is so cool. I wish England was real.
Nicks Handmade boots makes their own version of a jump boot called. The “Trooper”. Probably the best quality version on the market.
And priced like it too
Easy fix for a flaky topcoat is to make a "suede"or "nubuck" out of it with some 500-700 grit sandpaper, that's the way I got 5 more years of usage of a pair of old shoes.
Wouldn't you end up destroying the stitching ?
As a retired Law Enforcement Officer Rocky Boots were always the best value for the money. Over a 25 year career I went through 2 pairs of those Jump Boots and numerous pairs of Rocky's 911 boot. I have worn other brands and Rocky seemed to be the most comfortable and durable for what I could afford as a first responder. I enjoyed the Jump boots, especially the ease of keeping them clean and polished so that I always looked my best for a shift.
Danners. Wear and last better for road work. Period.
@@sms042 I'm glad you found a boot that works for you.
@@j.r.hutchinson1897 🙏❄🤓☕🖤
I wonder if I had a pair of lemons then because my rocky jump boots were super uncomfortable even months later. I just ended up giving them away.
Every agency has a different approach to issuing uniform items. Some agencies give you the money, and you get whatever you want. Other agencies actually issue the uniform item and you get whatever shoe, boot, jacket, pants, shirt that the agency ordered. I get an "allowance". The local uniform store has my "store credit". I can get whatever I need, up to $XXXX a year. I can choose any black uniform boot or shoe from their inventory of Rocky, Bates, Danner, et cetera. Rocky Boots are perfect when you get a new pair every year.
Theses were my boots of choice for over a decade. The side leather breaks in really easily and though it is thick it is glove soft. The toe and heel take much more time to break in, but hold that shine and structure. Once these boots break in they are gold. Also, the side zip on these are heavy duty and well executed.
And something that Weston doesn't always mention/understand: beside New Rock boots, these are some of the best quality boots you can wear if your style is more alternative. Gothic, industrial, punk rock, etc.
William Lennon in the UK do a jump boot. Not worn that model but have some of their other models and been impressed for the price as far as durability and construction goes although never seen them cut in half.
Rocky are "OK" boots. Definitely not top tier but not the worst things either. Although I'm of the opinion they're overpriced for what they offer. When I worked in concrete construction I had a pair of Rocky slip on boots and they did the job and were comfortable. But after having worn Red Wings and the like you get the feel that they just aren't great boots.
yeah definitely not too bad but i still hate mine
SM Wholesale USA does a reenactor quality brown jump boot with a leather midsole and goodyear rubber outsole. Also, I'd love to see the Corcoran field boot, kind of like their jump boot but modernized. I've heard the leather is a different quality and the sole construction looks different.
I've looked at SM boots. I'm curious to see them cut in half and in person before I purchase any of theirs
I love pigment leather much more than poli finish. It ages well on a way it doesn’t bubble
Always LOVE these Military / Historical videos you do!!!
It's so funny how when he's sponsored then 2mm of thickness is enough, but when he isn't he makes comments how its a ''sneaker thickness'' and that a boot should be thicker.
He’s said before anything less than 2mm is sneaker leather. And the rocky here is actually 2.2 in the stress points. He’s pointed out numerous times where high end boots cut the thickness down to save money. ( though he did indicate that Jim Green’s 2.2mm leather was good enough to do the job)Weston here bases a lot of his leather thicknesses on the Pacific Northwest boots like Nicks or JK or whites boots ( and again if I had 500 to 800 to spend on boots I certainly would). But for the normal person 2mm is going to last you plenty long enough to see at least one resole. The truth is a red wing iron ranger or blacksmith or the Jim Green Razorback or the Wolverine 1000 mile ought to see you through plenty and they’re call about 2 to 2.5 mm thick
Could you please cut more WOMEN'S boots in half? I just went through the process of getting new boots. I ended up getting the women's Rocky jump boot. (For whatever reason mine seems to be different than the one you did here). BUT in my research i found that companies make women's boots much MUCH more cheaply and then sell them at the same price point as the men's good quality leather goodyear welt boots. Thursday's boots do this UNAPOLOGETICALLY. I asked them why they're selling only 1 or 2 boots with a GY welt, as opposed to EVERY men's boot they had for the same price as the mens, and they just said they didn't think women would want the same leather and welt because it makes it "slightly heavier". ... BRUH. Please do more women's boots because it's a SCAM!
I second this
Military boots are unisex
Most military boots are cheaply made with a lot of squish but they are meant to be used and replaced often
Correct. Uniformed boots are issued once a year. Those boots only need to be comfortable immediately, and last at least a year. So the shoe company has to build a boot like a sneaker with a lot of foam and a very squishy insole insert. They are not making a boot for boot collectors to own for decades.
I have these but with a side zip, I enjoy these boots.
I have had a pair for a few years, kept my toes safe for years, that patent leather toecap is surprisingly sturdy. Keeping the boot looking good doesnt take more than a couple of minutes with polish and some know how. The soles have gotten quite worn, but thats to be expected with the rough treatment they get, and they are still a very comfortable boot.
I got corcoran boots for this years tunderdome. After adding leather sock liner and they are much better than i expected. They feel better than 2 pairs of Thursday boots i had
Corcorans are pretty good actually, their only problem is that they didn't pay rose anvil enough.
@@UriNierer totally agree
My first pair of work boots were rocky and they served me for a couple years, I’m a fan of their boots for sure
These boots after WW2 were only used in Garrison or for dress uniforms. We never wore them in the field as the original had smooth jump soles and were horrible in mud ect... it was the issued black boot at my time or Jungle boots....
The difference between a jump boot and a "leg" boot was the height. 8 inches versus 10 inches meant more protection. The Danner Fort Lewis was a favorite versus the Corcoran. I wore Dehner Strap and lace-up boots for 29 years.
I have a pair of insulated Danner Ft. Lewis boots that are over 30 years old, granted, I only wear them in the winter. These boots are well worth the money.
The cap toe only appeared on the jump boot as well. I was in the 82nd ABN from 1981 to 1985, and we all wore corcorans. We had one pair for everyday wear, and then a second pair that was completely spitshined, including the upper, for inspection purposes only. They had a leather sole with a rubber insert. Some guys would pay a cobbler to put a Vibram or Goodyear sole on them, but those were not 'legal' for inspection. Also, to be clear, we were never ISSUED jump boots; we bought them at the PX, but literally everyone had at least one pair to wear, bloused, with our dress uniforms.
I went through Infantry Officer Basic in 1981 and anyone who was looking to go airborne bought and wore jump boots. My best friend went to the 82nd but I went to the 1st Cav @@kevinnathanson6876
My classmates from Infantry Officer Basic who were prior enlisted SF wore FT Lewis boots. @@genek8630
@@genek8630 WOW.
I’ve worn Rocky Paratroopers at various times throughout my 25 years of being a corrections/LE officer. The first pair was durable, lasted about 5 years. Subsequent pairs weren’t as good of quality and the pair I currently have is really sub-par. The soles are ground unevenly and the zipper is no longer a YKK, it’s a cheaper version with smaller teeth. They will, however, take a quick shine and look great, just like the older ones.
Hi! You should test the US Navy “Safety Boot” and see how safe they actually are! There made by both McRae and Bellville, and featured nomex lining, a steel toe, and all leather outside. It would be interesting to see how “safe” my feet actually are on while im on board the ship!
I was issued the generic jump boot with beveled heel in Airborne School in 1992. Best boots ever made in St Augustine Florida.
There is zero call for plastic coating for "military" use. Polish is for... leather.
You could try cutting apart the replicas made by SM wholesale. Their boots are quite well made, they have a full leather insole and their upper quality is also not bad. But I haven’t cut them apart myself yet.
I liked my S2Vs quite a lot, but everyone I know switched over from them to stuff made by Lowa. Altberg would be really interesting to take apart too.
I love Lowa Zephyrs but I switched to SV2s because SV2s are one of the only decent boots approved through my work. I miss my Lowas, sometimes I wear them around the office
I've had my s2vs for like 10 years. I've used it for yard work, hiking, hunting and even laboring and it's still in pretty good shape. The leather on it is pretty tough and the triple stitching means none of the leather has come apart. Comfortable too.
I’ve worn these boots for almost 20 years. They last forever, fit like a glove after breaking and can stand up to anything you throw at them.
I bought some NOS vintage Carolina brand jump boots that I found on eBay and I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of construction on them.
@RoseAnvil I’m in law enforcement and have worn that Rocky jump boot every day as my daily wear for 3.5 years straight. Other than the occasional cleaning and black polish to bring it back to life, this boot has treated me great. Outsole has lasted great
I'm ordering a pair of jumper boots from WM Beijing. Moderately bespoke and all custom. Can't wait!
Retired LE I had a pair of these and they lasted 10+ years. I LOVED MY BOOTS.
I’m so limited in buying boots because my actual size is 15D. I can sometimes get away with 14D. Not many people make boots in my size that I can afford.
Throw away the boots & wear the boxes, LOL.
I'm happy to see that these are lace up. It has become so difficult to find taller boots without a side zipper.
I was in 2 different Airborne units (1/508 and 3/505) in the late 80s /early 90s and was a Drill Sergeant in the early/mid 90s. Different times, different uniforms, different Army. Back then Corcorans were the "dress boot" for uniforms. You wore those in garrison, spit shined from top to bottom, I had (still have) a pair that I *JUST* wore with my Class A uniform, and then later as a Drill Sergeant. You didn't wear Corcorans in the field- you didn't go out and "play Army" in Corcorans- they were stiff and the soles had no lugs with a hard, flat outsole. Field boots were usually jungle boots or the issued 'cruit boots. Corcoran also had the "Corcoran II" boot- which was similarly constructed to this Rocky boot- but with a less aggressive lug sole. People did wear those to the field- but those were like an in-between boot that weren't good looking dress boots and weren't really good field boots. IMO- Jump Boots don't have big aggressive lug tread- think of it like you would a pair of dress boots-
These days, I'd guess there's not much incentive to make a good, classically styled jump boot- daily uniform boots are rough out leather; no idea how Class A/B uniforms are handled these days.
Please give Meermin boots a cut. Ive been wearing and liking them a lot and would love to see the insides. Perhaps one of their cordovan leather or negon last boots
I own these and ill tell you i love them! Me as well i don’t like coated boots but for the applications i use them for its perfect, working in a jail and having all kinds of fluids being spilled on them but being able to wash them off with simple water is awesome! The comfort is good just took a while to break in, and all in all i recommend them, had these for 2 years and still have alot of life left in them and the sole is nowhere near worn out either.
I would love to see you do a video on the USMC RAT boots by Danner (specifically Danners version of the boot)
Or the Danner: Marine expeditionary Boots
The Rocky boots look cool, but at that price point, you might as well buy a pair of Corcoran II's because they will polish up better. Jump boots were always felt strange to me. I had a pair of Corcorans and Corocoran IIs and I liked the IIs a lot better, because you just polished the heel and toe and the whole boot seemed more flexible. I like the tread on the Rocky boots. It's like standard 'cruit boot with hiking boot tread.
Corcoran Jump boots were polished all the way up the boot and would crackle at stress points, the boots were extra rigid and shunts in them to protect your arches. A battle buddy I used to know who actually used jump boots who landed wrong, shattered his heels. I have no idea if jump boots were every any good for actual jumping other than jumping off of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. They looked cool, but they felt different. Thin and flat in the sole. The army was sending mess hall cooks, and PAC clerks to air assault, and jump school when I was in, so I never got that opportunity of being pushed out of a C130.
I'd usually scuff the $#@! out of the toes of my jump boots in the motorpool. For the most part, jump boots were for show when you were in the rear with the gear. Corcorans were basically boots that I wore on guard duty, and to some sort of drill when I had to look spit polished. My Corcorans had exztra gloss to the heels and toes with the magic of Mop & Glow, and as long as you were not marching across a parade field in the morning, or after it rained, nobody ever knew.
Sick hat. Knocked Loose is 🔥
Not worn these boots. But i know that sole. Its good gear l. That sole with that clover pattern is exceptional grip in the bush and very quiet when you want it to be.
What about "Alpine Design" brand? I bought a pair a green winter hiking boots from Alpine Design at Dick's Sporting Goods, 2 yrs. ago. I didn't need boots but they were on clearance & Made in Italy. *Jump boots are cool.
Check out the HH jump boots a lot of us used for parades in the 82nd. We usually jumped in jungle boots at Bragg.
I still have a pair of the black corcoran jump boots i bought 25 years ago. They look amazing and are the easiest boots to shine. It came in handy when i was doing security for dignitaries who came on my base. Even back then, they may have been cosplay boots but they played their part
💥 I scrolled the comments to see if anyone mentioned these Boots are considered
↪️ Garrison boots, not meant for field use.
↪️. Also other than being prior military, I'm retired State Corrections (26) yrs ..... These boots are personally purchased and worn by county and State Corrections.... Since a lot of veterans work in that profession. These boots maintain a shine and last a long time.
Any plans to review the new Jim Greens boots that they brought to market?
Was going to say that, now Jim Green are starting to ship here in Europe so ordered some Barefoot Rangers and some wellies but am thinking of getting some AR8 (hoping they will be as good as my old army issued jump boots) and maybe the Numzaan (not yet available here though). Ciao from Italy 🇮🇹
What's a shame is Corcoran used to make really good jump boots. I have a pair of Tanker boots that are almost 30 years old, and they have held up really well, with care and being re-soled several times.
You have to try the Portuguese army boots on the PQ Pro 2Survive !
Check out the Austrian M75 Feldschuh boot!
He never will, because those are better than his main sponsor nicks boots, for half the price.
I used to have a set of surplus jump boots made in '74. Some of the absolute best boots I ever owned. Thry did not have that silly patent leather looking toe cap or heel. They didn't even have a toe cap, if I remember correctly.
I would be interested if you would check any kind of Magnum brand boots.
We used a lot of Bellville boots btw.
I will continue to comment this. I am in very cold and wet Montana.... Can we see videos on heavily insulated and waterproof boots? Ones we can use for hard work? I get and understand your love for quality leather, but the stores have a bunch of expensive hunting and outdoor boots that don't really focus on leather.
Not a jump boot, but I still have both pair of my Basic Training issue boots from 1992. I would be happy to donate a pair if you are interested. As soon as I could I bought a pair of black Hot Weather boots so they only have Basic Training wear on them.
Do a review on the Thorogood Jump Boot
The original Cochran jump boots were the real deal, you should get a pair of those and check them out
Please do the austrian paratrooper boot!
I was thinking this too! I have a pair myself and I think they’re amazing, definitely worth reviewing I feel.
Really random request but Id love to see you looking into cycling shoes, specially ones with carbon fiber soles and boa systems, the shimano sphyre one is really cool
Jump boots are iconic and I own a pair of Corcoran jump boots. As always, great video covering all there is to a Rocky brand jump boot! Also, nice Knocked Loose hat😎🤘
PLEASE DO THE BATES 11 INCH JUMP BOOT
Would love to see you review Taft boots!🫡
Would love to see the inside of some of the more budget "tactical" boots, like Magnums.
I have had a few pairs when i was younger but outgrew them (literally, since i was younger the outsoles just arent wide enough for my feet) and they used to be my favourite, got a pair of nicks builder pros on the way now to replace the poor fitting tacticool stuff i have access to in the UK
I don’t know why is this better than corcoran except bad foam. Maybe because texon Fiber Board. Vorcoran bas munson last in multiple widths, true toe and heel cup in 2 layers, instep support, leather board middle that seems more stable than rubber in my experience and leather that ages better. If you put sock liner or insole in they are fine for the price that is often on discount. This seems ok but not better. I really hole this series bring some interesting offerings but im a bit confused by judgment in this case. Maybe im missing something
No new Corcorans are made as cheaply as possible for dress shoe purposes. I’ll bet you that if Weston cut apart a cheapo rothco jump boot they would look very similar. He hammered the Corcorans cause it’s like a 100 dollar boot they’re charging 250 or more for and they’re just relying on brand name to sell. The Rocky jump boots while listing at 204 are usually available for even less then the discounted dress boot and win mainly on being far more affordable
Because Rocky watched the Corcoran video and paid rose anvil more money so they don't get trashed.
@@UriNierer yep I saw it now, again paid video. Shame the channel is slipping more and more. I was here from early doc days. Sad
@@matthewcaughey8898 they are made cheap same as Thursday except the foam is weird. They are 200 or less boots but they are usually on discount. He made them look even worse. What 100e boot are you referring to?
Man, the coated leather is a real disappointment. I can let a synthetic welt slide but putting a vinyl coating on the leather means it'll look awful in short order
This looks decent but I would rather spend the same amount for the Jim Green AR8. Can you cut that in half and compare?
Review the italian Folgore paratrooper boots! They are great for less than 150€
@roseanvil
Military boots dont get their shine from synthetic coatings. The whole point is that the shine is achieved through the manual work of polishing by hand.
Now they finally make one that might have been authorized by the Army to wear in BDUs??? The sidezip were not allowed at all. Since the ACU in UCP and now OCP, the black jump boots were only allowed to be worn in the ASU and now the AGSU by airborne and air assault units. But then the ones worn are expected to be polished with wax, and not just the toe and heel, but the entire boot.
The Corcoran II and the newer original style have a lot more padding than the original.
does anyone else have a problem with the resolution of this video? it doesn't go above 480p. Is that 360p bug back in a new form?
Check out Belleville boots. Rugged, well made boots. I have a pair that I had resoled after about 10 years of daily wear. They don’t get as much wear these days since I’m now WFH and don’t need heavy footwear around the house.
CORCORAN JUMP BOOTS is worth the review.
Check out the Corcoran Field Boot. They were my daily drivers in the Army. Like the jump boot but with a legit Vibram sole and a few other modern features
I still have my Corcoran jump boots that I got 40 years ago when I was in the military. I wonder what their construction is like.
Up to about 10 to 15 years ago they were just as good as the old ones, but the last 2 pair I had failed after 6 months. I think they stopped using quality components.
You should review the SADF or South African Jump boots
I’d love to see a review of Vagabond boots? They claim to use full grain leather.
I wish I could’ve sent you my airborne snow boots, I always wondered what was in them. Unfortunately, I got rid of them.
Try Varusteleka Särmä Jump Boots
Yes in the military you are supposed to have a high shine on your boots but looking at these Rockys I'm thinking their finish was designed for inspections and for dress uniform appearance for Airborne and Air Assault units. Would I wear these boots in the field or to jump with? Not if I didn't want a good pair of boots for garrison duty or inspections.
I was going to suggest Altama. I used to have a pair of their combat boots about 15yrs ago. But looking at their website it looks like they have transitioned over to mainly tactical boots and a weird mix of fashion tactical boots and don't really make combat boots anymore, which is a shame. When I googled Altama it came up with Thorogood side zip jump boots on the sidebar, so maybe get a pair of those, although I don't think a zip boot would be used as a true jump boot.
You mean Altama? I don't think I could fit a Nissan on my foot.
@@colbunkmust jesus, lol, I didn't see that spelling mistake, lol and I was literally just on the website before commenting.
@@NonLegitNation2 all good, we've all made that mistake before
Please cut a pair of Danner Quarry boots. Curious to see how they stack up.
Have you seen the Kenetrek mountain extreme boot? I would be interested to hear what you thought of it. The construction looks pretty unique. It’s a hunting boot I think.
Would love to see the "opinacze " warsaw pact boots. From the polish army. I think they would make for an interesting video.
They're a discontinued product but, the Corcoran 1525s are seemingly higher quality than the brown ones from the original video.
i got the rocky "alphaforce"
to be honest they are FIRE, but they are tight as in NARROW !!! that toe box is tiny
@RoseAnvil Happy New Year! All the best to you!
I wrote it before, and here again😁
Can you do the German army paratrooper bots? Thank you for good work!
could you possibly do a video on the nike SFB feild 2 if you havent already? love your content. extremely helpful.
Hey rose anvil, I really enjoy your channel but I am more of a sneaker head and am not able to relate to boot content as much. I LOVED your cutting apart shoe videos and wish you would go back to those so I can stop rewatching the old ones 👍. (Also please cut apart the Yeezy 500, it has a lot of “premium leather” on it and I’d think you would enjoy it.)
Try the Jim Green Ar8. Really good!
Hey I love your videos and your insight on boots. I was wondering if you can start a hiking boot series or playlist? If you can share some knowledge on synthetic vs natural outdoor/hiking boots.
I’d like to see the Thorogood Tactical Jump Boot and Nicks Tactical Boot with the toe cap included in this series. I’ve owned a few pairs of the Thorogood Jump Boots and they seem to have gone down in quality in the last 5-10 years.
I would argue that a pre-shined heel & toe is actually less suitable for military use than a standard boot. Firstly, the situations where uniform appearance is closely scrutinized is fairly infrequent, so one would need to wear two pairs of boots; one for inspection and one for regular work. That brings in the second, arguably more important point - once that pre-shined heel/toe is damaged, it can't be fixed, which renders the initial convenience thoroughly moot.
Get some AR8s from Jim Green for $209. Much higher quality, very similar look/style.