$1,350 Italian boots made like 1918 worth it? - Guidi

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@RyTrapp0]

FlexiSpot - make Weston a version with leather instead of cloth! (or maybe an RA Builds?)

[@ahuaytam]

DEBES TENER TU CANAL EN ESPAÑOL PARA QUE EXPANDAS. SALUDOS.

[@GoofyTHPS]

Big part of the huge price is simply the demand for Guidi leather. Guidi is a tannery first and foremost, they sell to Prada, Rick Owens, Maison Margiela and a lot of "avantgarde" and "darkwear" brands such as CCP, Layer0 etc. Boots from these brands start around 1000 and go up really quickly. I would say that Guidi caters mostly to the customers of the above mentioned brands, rather than the typical workwear enthusiast. This, combined with the fact that their operation is not huge, they have to command such high prices just so they dont cannibalize their tanning business.

[@RyTrapp0]

Yea, that's fair - they aren't a great value, but I don't think they care or need to care lol

[@robertsandgren9389]

Plus duties when exporting to the USA!

[@c-w-h]

I think their price is legit necessary. They are offering oldschool quality globally. They have to train people to be dedicated to this oldschool craft. There are better boots. But are they truly global and do they offer their product resources to other companies?

[@qu3nt]

i watch every video, am a big sneaker guy i only wear sneakers since i hate the fact that you have to break in leather boots

[@umbertosmith7014]

Facts :) Its a beautiful boot made from gorgeous quality leathers.

[@silasya77]

Really glad you’re covering Guidi! Please do consider going deeper into this side of Italian avant garde footwear. Carol Christian Poell has historically been touted as the best constructed boot in the genre, would love to see your take on their exposed shanks and overall construction!

[@jacktheripper4123]

I have been asking for a ccp boot for ages! would especially love to see how he copes with a drip sole

[@adolfovega5523]

This would be the ultimate rose anvil video.

[@klausbecker4745]

nice from a design viewpoint. from a bootmaking viewpoint not so special

[@CyesH-we6oo]

High-end, in demand, small operation, and an Italian population that effects the costs. The price seems fair for what it is.

[@MTerrance]

This is the first boot I have seen you cut in half that made me wish you hadn't cut it in half. These may be the most beautiful boots I have ever seen. This is a luxury boot. A luxury Dunhill wallet can cost $600. So, is this overpriced? Not for the market it is selling into - the luxury goods market. Compared to $600 wallets, this is a steal at $1300!! It's not my market segment, but I can appreciate the quality even if I cannot afford it.

[@Colorado_Native]

'Steal' sounds about right.

[@romeolajh1602]

this is channel about cutting in half and testing to see is it worth it or not. If you want you should go and buy yourself one pair now that you know product is legit

[@klausbecker4745]

as a bespoke bootmaker i can assure you that this is not the quality you think it is. the heel and pattern and the overall build look poorly balanced and its not even a handstitched bottom. for that kind of money you can almost get a completely individual, handmade boot made by a single person to your measurements!

[@dataprocessingclub]

Another thing that adds (subjective) value to the boots from this brand (and their more fashion oriented sister brand Guidi) is their piece dyeing method. They dye the whole boots in a vat (as opposed to using already dyed materials and then constructing the boot). It makes the color more uniform, because the sole, upper, laces and everything is dyed by the same dye at the same moment. But at the same time, every part of the leather absorbs the dye differently, so this adds more depth to the color and texture. Also, this method slightly distressed the boots and the finished product looks beautiful in my opinion. Unfortunately, the boots they sent you are the undyed version. I would have loved to see the way piece dyeing makes the insides look.

[@borisnathanael6297]

piece dyeing this boots would simply get you guidi 795 i think

[@hank3578]

so what's the difference between Guidi and Guidi Rosellini? Because his video title says guidi but these are definitely guidi rosellini boots...

[@dataprocessingclub]

@@hank3578 They just market to different audiences. Guidi Rosellini is more 'heritage' oriented, while Guidi is more fashion oriented. The products themselves are almost the same, there's minimal differences like the sole material in some models and the colors that they offer.

[@simonholmqvist8017]

There's a Swedish company called "Skråmträsk Shoes", that makes stitchdown boots and shoes out of Swedish veg tanned leather. Pretty cool stuff.

[@shortyipper]

I just looked them up. They are pretty and match my general style. Time to save up I guess, same with these Guidi's.

[@haisesasaki8198]

Guidis are classics for a reason, I would love for you to get into some more of the old „fashion avant-garde“ if you can source it Taking apart a Carpe diem boot or some Carol Christian Poell would be incredible

[@TheBoiBaz]

As a fashion fan I'm very excited to see you cover Guidi!! Would love to see you cover Rick Owens boots or sneakers one day

[@TheBoiBaz]

I can confirm that the way Guidis change with wear is the main draw for most fashion fans. I find the shape and leather beautiful

[@w4llst3r37]

yeah ive got 4 pairs of ramones and a pair of geobaskets, definitely wish he would cut some drksdhw ramones or some geobaskets

[@samwinstanley6820]

The last shape is unique, guidi is a high fashion avante garde brand. When you compare it to other brands in that category it doesn't look expensive

[@XxskidudekidxX]

Haven’t watched yet, but my mother in law gifted me a Guidi wallet and I’ll be damned, it’s a beautiful wallet. I was skeptical expecting it to peel and fall apart, but it’s a prized possession of mine now, and it’s got a beautiful patina.

[@OblivionDust2719]

Guidi price is so crazy nowadays! I remember when they were in the 700 range, totally attainable and totally worth it.

[@tophateyeball7198]

I remember that, too! Thing is, back then I was a poor student and 700€ boots were pretty unattainable. Now I could afford them, but twice as much is still hard to justify...

[@8d4o0c4]

Beautiful boots. Love seeing stuff from this side of the pond!

[@ericpmoss]

BTW, that 1285 euro price includes VAT of ~ 20%, so you *should* be able to get them cheaper than that in the US.

[@vaughngaminghd]

You can't compare a mass-market boot with huge production efficiencies of scale with an Italian artisan-type family-run small legacy business. Margins can be lower when you sell more, but for them they've come up with a price at which they can offer their boot to the market. If you don't care about that, then there are plenty of cheaper options! I'm glad they exist…

[@iowawaterlight]

I'd definitely would buy these for riding my motorcycle. All I need is to convince the wife, but i do agree that the price is high I'd drop 700-800 in a second though and ask forgiveness after 🤣😊

[@jermnotgerm4]

aw they’re too nice for that 😂

[@simongrushka983]

there is not enough dishes on the world you would have to do to convince your wifey that that amount of money is justified. if you are specifically looking for motorbike boots, have you checked altbergs up?

[@iowawaterlight]

​@@simongrushka983I have not looked into them. I have been using my iron rangers but the pair that I use was a limited run and finding a pair on eBay costs about as much as a pair of nicks. Thanks

[@jayaneyon9316]

You'll break your foot. Get real motorcycle boots for like $180

[@iowawaterlight]

​@@jayaneyon9316much like people who decide to not wear helmets. I do as i choose.

[@danflorian1984]

These boots are definitely more deserving of their price than some Jordans and Yeezys sneakers or Balenciaga boots that go several times or even ten times this price. Or so many cowboy boots with big prices and regular materials. At least these boots are hand made from premium materials. Of course that from a durability and quality standpoint these boots are not 2 times better than a Pacific western boot at 700 dollars. But those boots are also not 2 times better that many 350 dollars boot.

[@ama__92_]

would love to see a visvim boot on here

[@Booksandboots]

Nah they’d get torn apart by certain type of people because they are made in China as a Japanese brand

[@jacktheripper4123]

@@Booksandboots I don't care where they are made, I just hate that they put such good looking uppers on such horrible sneaker outsoles

[@scottieray]

I doubt they have an overstock inventory problem at $1375.00, but they are beautiful boots. So, who is making a similar boot in the $700-ish range?

[@christianj1584]

Beckett-Simonon

[@anonymousotter6455]

In terms of material quality and all-leather construction, PNW brands like Nicks, Whites, and Canada West make all-leather construction boots. Most of their boots are geared towards the heavy-duty blue collar workers, but they make lifestyle versions too. If you want something sleeker, Iron Boots(the boots featured in the video) makes some great quality stuff.

[@PastyTomato]

Loved seeing inside this boot, I don't think the style is quite my speed but I respect the hell out of the full veg tan and quality make. Also, side note, got one of y'all's scratch and dent sale wallets. It's now my main wallet and it's holding up to the abuse very well. Just gorgeous. I liked it so much i got a non-sale one for my dad for Father's Day. Just came in the mail today and it's just perfect. Can't wait to give it to him tomorrow :) peace and love, keep doing what y'all do best.

[@dashonaubrey1321]

To add to everyone else’s comments- their silhouettes are some of the best I’ve ever seen. Yes, I care about quality and processes, but my appreciation for design is what interests me in Guidi.

[@dmdunn]

Are there any other Premium boots that are made in Italy? I would say that's the main reason it costs $1300. Production costs of boots in Italy have gone through the roof and that's why so many boot makers are having their boots made in Spain or Portugal or Romania.

[@oelchbouk]

We NEED a Video with Carol Christian Poell Boots!! Also thanks for your nice breakdowns! Keep on with that good quality!

[@ahmadlansari5224]

It would be cool to see soccer cleats cut up... There's usually 3 version of the same style with each version being more expensive

[@PD-we8vf]

If this guy did soccer cleats he would get a huge jump in subs.

[@ashtmslf2315]

I'd really like to see some Rick Owens shoes cut apart. I think the Kiss Boots would be the most interesting but I could also see there being some demand for seeing what's inside some Geobaskets or Ramones given their popularity among fashion fans.

[@ahmadshafik_]

cutting through kiss boots would probably be pretty hard with the plexiglass heel

[@BestKiteboardingOfficial]

C'mon all veg tan, large perfect sections, no faults, hand made in Italy in small numbers, it's perfection.

[@Despotamartire]

great review "you can't change the boot that wins the war", however for a more "contained" price you could get some Italian army paratrooper boots, I'm looking for information on how to care for and soften them, great, keep it up!

[@brunovrancic8330]

Now when You finally reached to Europe, try traditional Bavarian Shuh Bertl from Munchen, made from juchtenleder, russian tanned leather.

[@8d4o0c4]

Fascinating history! One little niggling point: It's "Lee-rah." Not "lyres."

[@StereoTyp0]

Francs, Pounds, Deutschmarks, Lira, Guilders, and Drachma are the only pre-Euro currencies I remember learning about in North America...

[@favidh1934]

Patagonia leather for their boots is veg tanned by Horween in an olive leaves and branch tannage right next to the shell pits. true story!

[@JohnVander70]

They’re a beautiful boot.

[@robertsandgren9389]

Beautiful boots, I'm glad that the craft still lives in Europe too. The price is steep but there are things to consider. It's made in Italy and cost of production is on the USA+ level, not Chinese/Mexican etc. There are also freights and import taxes between EU and US. My pair of Nick's 8 inch in veg-tan cost me 1058 dollars including freight and taxes when crossing the Atlantic.

[@robert8984]

The price seems normal. $700 boots (Material, shipping, production quality) as a baseline + low production quantity + hand made in Italy + a super-premium brand with a very good reputation. Its like Zegna or Bottega Veneta. You pay a huge (~100%) markup for the 10% extra quality over "normal" top brands.

[@junicohen7918]

Extra quality lol

[@krtacct]

for the guy with a $10,000 rolex these are perfect. absolutely beautiful boots.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

One of the main reasons that veg tanned leather is used for boot linings and foot bed is that chrome tanned leather can cause irritation or allergic reaction on the skin for some people. So, for the interior components they use veg tan. Conversely, chrome tanned leather is more water resistant and easier to dye with a bigger range of colours so it is used more for the outside of items.

[@mmillercarter]

Instead of outsourcing they adjust for inflation, right? Not making a cheap product under a designer name but retaining both tradition and quality by keeping the price high

[@realtalk6195]

Italy does tend to use a lot of migrant labor, including illegals, so their labor costs aren't as high as other parts of Western Europe.

[@BlankNames111]

@@realtalk6195 Guidi is family run, they dont have cheap labor as far as I can tell

[@chrispenn715]

If I had the money I'd buy these - love 'em

[@FulioBagginz]

PSA: Italian prices include italian version of VAT tax (+22%).

[@mike_nolan]

Gross

[@adamr63]

@@mike_nolan Not really, it's a normal EU sales tax, always included in the final price. When ordering from outside the EU or demo one EU country to the other, the tax is removed, and you pay your own rate of tax from your own country, where eligible. It has some advantages over sales tax, like disincentivizing fraud, it0s flat tax, and it's not an incentive to vertical company ownership, which inevitably reduces competition.

[@DCresident123]

@@mike_nolan Why would it be gross? Isnt it better that they include the tax not like here that they add it at the end?

[@anonym3017]

@@adamr63 you forgot one more advantage over the us system. only whoever ends up keeping the product actually pays VAT. everyone else gets it back.

[@adamr63]

@@anonym3017 Very good point, thanks for adding it!

[@libran58]

They look great, the best I have seen.

[@ikck4470]

Finally Guidi!

[@SixArmedPriest]

Love the Knocked Loose merch!! Great taste in music brother!

[@robertjohns6008]

"patinating" is the word you're looking for.

[@dondouglass6415]

I love the honest analysis that you get on this channel... Huzzah!! 😊

[@Bluerig-qf2xc]

Absolutely beautiful boot 😍

[@FBIMitch]

I think that a very high quality boot at a very high price is fair game and if they are able to make a business out of it good for them. They deliver exactly what they advertise, a quality boot. Contrary to expensive boots build like cheap sneakers, in that case you get scammed. Continue your excellent work, I used your expertise to buy my last boots and I bought the best pair I ever owned.

[@pgauleygale]

If you're taking requests, I'd love to see your take on Viberg, love the history you include in these too! Thanks

[@fadedsincedayone]

Haha you guys definitely saved those laces. I wonder what boots you guys put ‘em on 😂

[@ftghb]

these are hand made, with their highest tier materials....it's honestly not that bad. Definitely not for the yeoman/daily blue collar worker. more for the luxury crowd

[@fredbarron8582]

The price is set for people who want to spend that much, there are people for whom the expense is the appeal.

[@stevencochrane115]

My goodnes, you are walking on a solid inch of leather. The Rolls Royce of the boot world, Rolls Royce price as well!

[@alexcronvich8519]

You should compare Wyatt-last boots. YSL vs the OG Frye

[@mt34]

can you cut in half the big 3 in adidas rn (gazelle indoors, sambas and spezials)? I think it would be a really good video comparing the internals of the 3 big shoe models from adidas right now.

[@driver8sk]

I wouldn't buy it, but comparing this to a $500 Frankenstein boot is like comparing a Ferrari to a Hellcat.

[@klausbecker4745]

but the 875$ ostmo x ironboots he compared them to are definetly waaay better!

[@chairliftphilospher5710]

I I had the money, was a man, and lacked my two pairs of cowboy boots I'd buy these and dye them whatever color I wanted. They're gorgeous.

[@Lmolina90]

That is a handsome boot for sure. I could never afford it. But cool none the less. I've made a few wallets out of Minerva veg tanned leather form the Italian tannery Badalasi Carlo. That stuff has good colors and patinas really well to.

[@mhallaire]

Could you cut open a pair of Crockett and Jones? They are on the expensive side and seem very well made, but I would love to see what they are really worth!

[@gretashapiro4118]

Because it's an Italian boot,made by Italians by hand in an old way with premium materials. Like how their cars and luxury goods used to be made. So you pay premium prices

[@ericdoe2318]

Hey you all do a good job with all of these vdjas!! 😊thank you

[@wookieecantina]

It's a beautiful boot, absolutely. I would pay the price, as you're supporting a wonderful Italian company and the quality is worth it. But, alas, I'm a poor, retired old feller on a pension. Doesn't change my appreciation of hand-made quality. Henry Royce once stated, "Quality remains after price is forgotten."

[@orwobaowah]

I have some vintage italian army and police boots, they are superb.

[@michaelhess4825]

Great, now all my ads are in Italian. Thanks Westen!

[@d3faulted2]

I think the price would depend on how well they go about fitting the boot to you. If they take measurements and semi-bespoke the boot then by all means. If you just order size 10D and that's it. Then i'd say under $800.

[@grantc61]

You've never bought high quality shoes. A well-made, high quality shoe will adapt to your footprint.

[@d3faulted2]

@grantc61 I've got a pair of the PNW boots. Jk forefronts They'll adapt to your foot print to a point. No boot will adapt from a 11.5 D into the 11.5 8E that I need. Plus I had to have JK flatten the arch. Even with that and a month of break in the arch's still didn't drop enough and the toes on my right foot were going numb. I took a sander to the wedge sole under the arch and they finally dropped enough. That boot with the steel shank would never break in enough to be comfortable for me. So will they adapt to your feet? Sure unless you have f'd up feet that are odd sizes. My point is for this price they could/should do some fitting. If not you can buy good quality boots far cheaper.

[@aisback1990]

While it looks super cool and I can see it being worth it for some people I rather at that price get custom made shoes so it fits me perfectly

[@syed8460]

What do you think about cutting the our legacy camion boots in half?

[@je2338]

I think it's a good looking boot. The high part of the boot reminds me of my Thorogood Tomahawks.

[@walmin73]

As an Italian, I need to give you a hint on how to pronounce "Giovanni". It's not "Gee-o-vanni", it's just "Joe-vanni". "Gino" is spot-on, tho :) Love your videos, by the way :)

[@travismitchell9637]

Have you thought about Limmer curious to see how they stackup to the PNW brands. I know the backlog for custom is 2-3 years but the Standard off the shelf looks worth of review.

[@operator8014]

Good to see you reviewing something that isn't another freakin moc-toe.

[@alex98b627]

My experience with boots like this which have a fitted upper around your ankles is the curve at the back (that curves in above the heel and then back out for the lower calf) is that the curve rubs on the Achilles. And makes them very uncomfortable. Especially when the leather is thick and stiff

[@Chiller11]

Having dabbled in a few luxury brands like Japanese denim and Italian suits there are people who relish the idea that they do spend premium prices for luxury goods. The entire concept of luxury is that the proletariat can’t afford them but because you work harder, are smarter, are better looking and/or your daddy has billions you buy these as a signifier of your superiority.

[@johnnyxmusic]

I suppose. Related to that are all the logoed designer items that poor and middle class people buy an order to look like other poor and middle class. people who are trying to look like something other than poor and middle class people. I do think the whole realm of luxury goods. It’s quite interesting… And there’s no doubt that what you’re saying is part of it. But I do think that there is The notion of excellence… And trying to buy the most beautifully executed version of a pair of shoes, or a jacket or a sweater or automobile, or whatever. And generally those things cost a lot of money. They do become status symbols. Most people are not going to be able to experience them. And that’s the way life is. I think that life does show us that it is better to buy fewer pieces of higher quality… Because high quality items tend to last longer, look better, and wear better. Now… How to reconcile that with the fact that there are people who are starving every night? People with no roof over their head… Or the roof is a tent or corrugated metal? I don’t know. But that’s what we do as human beings. We narrow our focus, and we justify our actions.

[@grantc61]

And your point is...? This is not news.

[@MrChiumiento]

I will say for a complete veg tanned boot that is pretty fire. What other boots are absolutely all veg tanned like that?

[@TheGoodfella2012]

You need to do the New Balance 991 V2 Made in England. I wonder how deep those ABZORB SBS pods go into the midsole

[@JJ-zr6fu]

The only problem with the price is I’d expect it to be custom built to the person

[@Art-lm4ik]

You can custom order guidis

[@ScottAT]

Just buy Corcoran Jump Boots. Practically the same thing. I remember when they were 80 dollars when I was young and in the Army, I imagine with inflation there probably 350 by now but there damn good boots

[@sambowks]

If you input a foreign shipping address when checking out the tax should be removed from the price and then the destination country (or state) will then apply their relevant tax. So I would make sure that has happened. That could be a factor on pricing. Also Italian labour isn’t cheap I suppose .

[@itsZdan]

wonder how the Butts & Shoulders Heritage pairs up vs this as it is a veg tan boot and cost about half or less

[@thetr00per30]

That is a beautiful boot to be sure. I'll never afford a boot like that in my life, but people are willing to pay for exclusivity.

[@betulaobscura]

Good review! Interesting video!

[@BuckC]

I wish you'd said how much you think they should sell for, Weston. I think if I was going to compare them to other similarly constructed boots made with comparable materials in a heritage factory, these would be in the $800 MSRP range.

[@SAMK6IX7EVEN]

Why didn't you do a burn test?

[@ditto1958]

Those are nice and look like they’d be very comfortable.

[@АлтынбекДюсембаев-л5ь]

Why when boot was cut, laces were black, but in the beginning they were brown and made from leather?

[@je2338]

He probably wanted to keep the laces lol

[@anthonyh9481]

Curious if something like the nicks americana in any of the wicket and craig veg tans would be comparable in terms of most of the components being veg tan. They are unlined but the mid sole is certainly veg tan and I think the counter is too.

[@shiranduarte]

I think that people who are willing to pay 1000 bucks for a shoe or a boot are not really counting pennies. At these price range their kind of client think on matters of "it cost way less than my watch!" or "it costs way less than my jacket".

[@raymondcausey3926]

Thx Weston

[@bayareanewman1566]

If i was rich I’d pay $1,300 for this. Sure maybe it’s like 20-25ish percent more than it should be, but this quality, especially considering they are producing only a fraction of the “big guys” are, as far as quantity goes. I wish. This is an awesome boot, and probably will last years, if not generations

[@bayareanewman1566]

And to answer your question “how much should this be priced at?” I’d say 12-13……. They are an up an coming company, and to have this quality… and hoping they are treating their employees right….. that’s probably the cost, if not more. Put this in perspective, I was in San Jose California like 2 days ago fixing my phone. Went to the “Golden Goose” store…….. and just WTF!?!? They wanted OVER $1,950 for a pair of shoes that literally looked like Vans that a skater had worn for a year…. Not exaggerating at all either. It’s just ridiculous

[@sevenstar144]

The quality of the leather, construction, and design makes this product stand out. You know when you buy a guidi boot that it will live longer than you. If you wear one boot for everyday for the rest of your life, you want it to be this good with this much attention to detail. I do not think that you can call art overpriced, and there are products that blend functionality with art. Sure you might not cut the grass or go to your construction job in these, but you wouldn’t spend that much on a pair that you know is going to get thrashed.

[@grtwhtbnr]

You had so much fun trying to get the names right 😂

[@joshuaricks7882]

That’s a really nice boot, was it comfortable? I think am going to stick with Nicks

[@Wrarrgh]

It's "Lee-ra". love the channel. that is all.

[@klutz1907]

If you ever get the chance do you think you could cut Onitsuka Tigers Mexico Rinkan Boot in half? I would really like to know whether they're stitched or cemented.

[@frakismaximus3052]

Those are beautiful though 😍

[@JP-kl4zk]

So which are brands that make just as good of boots for $500 less?

[@loganconnmusic7314]

They may be expensive, but that is a really nice boot.

[@user-te3qq1rb7u]

I see you with the Knocked Loose tee

[@Runner2000]

That’s a lot for a boot. Unless it lasts for a decade. What do you think of Red Wing’s Truguard Lite BOA boots? I was thinking of picking up a pair.

[@picp7313]

It doesn’t last a decade. It lasts your whole life if take care of them. I have one in reverse leather and I use for working. It gets always dirty as hell but with cleaning and conditioning it gets back to a normal used aspect and no sign of degradation. Best boot ever

[@nonjaninja4904]

I have that exact same office chair and the fake leather is indeed starting to flake. Lol.

[@TommyNitro]

When I saw them, the main term that came to my mind was "heel slip".

[@damianramos8785]

Hender scheme is another brand that makes footwear entirely out of vegetable tanned leather. A big thing they do is recreate iconic sneakers like the air force 1 or german army trainers and make them entirely from veg tanned leather. Would love a video dissecting their stuff!

[@BudoReflex]

After seeing how it’s made, and the pedigree of the company? It’s underpriced. I really wonder sometimes when there is criticism of paying for these things. People complain endlessly about getting “ripped off”, but often never consider that if they were to even attempt to construct the product in question, it would take decades to even gain the skill, let alone master the craft. So what if someone can make an equivalent for less? That attitude is why people are now working harder for less.