($455) The most expensive Birkenstocks I've bought - Filson Lahti

[@RoseAnvil2]

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[@JJ_Stat]

@RoseAnvil2 can you review the Garmount T8 Bifida Boots? Also the Saint Laurent Wyatt Chelsea?

[@Benjels480]

Filson is definitely NOT the brand it used to be. Quality is declining and many core products are moving production overseas. All the while, prices are at an all time high. It’s ridiculous.

[@plank3000]

So disappointed when I bought another Alaska guide shirt and the tag says made in Malaysia

[@garthmalgar]

What’s a brand that can replace it now?

[@Benjels480]

@@garthmalgar what kind of product are you looking for?

[@garthmalgar]

@ I love my briefcase from them, it’s been incredibly solid. I was considering buying some wool or canvas outerwear from them but if the quality has legitimately declined then I’d like to look elsewhere

[@Benjels480]

@@garthmalgar gotcha. I think there may not be a store like Filson nowadays that does all types of products well, but you may need to look around for certain categories of products. For canvas wear and bags, I love Bradley Mountain (biased here because I worked for them for a couple years) but their jackets and bags are pretty bombproof. Everything is made in the USA with all USA materials (with a few exceptions with cloth coming from Italy or Japan), something that Filson can’t really claim since they’re made in the USA products are now “sewn in the USA, from imported material.” Another great brand I’ve seen with unique canvas stuff is Sidnaw Company. Using a lot of dead stock wool to line their waxed canvas jackets and vests. It’s pretty cool

[@ivanheffner2587]

IDK if it’s because I’ve hit that age where everything seems ridiculously expensive (because corporate greed says the market can bear the higher prices) but $450 seems too much for those boots. I wouldn’t expect to pay more than about $250 for something like that, even with the names Birkenstock and Filson attached to it. Wool and leather are both great materials, but that’s kind of crazy.

[@HarrisonEngel-wr5uy]

Just poking around old filson and boot maker catalogs, adjusting for inflation prices haven’t changed much. They haven’t in the sense that “high quality” boots always seem to be between $350 and $700 adjusted for inflation. They maybe have in the sense that the old boots were higher quality at those price points. This could just be idealistic tho, we have a lot better manufacturing and leather working technologies today that could mean our $350+ boots are better than in 1900. Anyways, filson stuff is priced for the sales these days. These boots will sell at 40% off some point this year and that will be a pretty fair price imo.

[@ThomasJones-ij6hv]

I thought the thumbnail was a joke. Lmao. The "Chia Pet" of boots.😂

[@juanarmendariz3185]

Have you thought about doing blood core boot laces?

[@clintonleonard5187]

Honestly such a better idea than those lame bracelets and rings lol.

[@GbucketsH]

i hope so cuz i just got the drifter 3.0 and they just come with plain black leather laces :(

[@yehoshua77]

Current Private equity-owned Filson shouldn’t be allowed to carry the Filson name. Sad what’s happened to their brand. They are even making their briefcases and waxed jackets outside the US now. I used to buy their stuff all the time, but refuse to buy Filson new anymore. Will still buy vintage Filson.

[@cross_key]

Please cut these! I am so curious

[@tonydragon784]

i'd say chop em, filson's been goin down the tubes so seeing them mixed with a company that's doing the same doesn't inspire confidence

[@sovietstarfishproductions5019]

Loving the Rugged African Troopers as my daily work boots so far

[@MrAbeck74]

Idea for a product. Make an all leather insole but with the support of the berkinstock. I'm working on some for myself because I have a low instep. Trying to get the vamp tight without smashing my toes in the toe box and without going too high in the heel. Can't just keep stacking, need it formed for my lack of arches.

[@I_THE_ME]

It's strange how they've seemingly chosen to name the boot with a common Finnish word meaning bay.

[@clintonleonard5187]

That doesn't seem strange to me.

[@Totemparadox]

Filson is based in Washington and they have the third largest Finnish immigrant/heritage population of the 50 States.

[@brunonjezic6208]

They have that cool folded stich down welt that old Yugoslavian shoes had. Now only 2 models of Borovo still have them.

[@Doc.Holiday]

These brands are appealing to urban gucci wannabes, not real outdoors people. Why, because that’s where the money is and they can make less than durable cheap high profit margin stuff. Patagonia also comes to mind.

[@thehunzz]

At $450 would you really think it wouldn't be real shearling?

[@Bottlekiller]

Btw it's pronouced "Beer-ken-shtocks"... not Börknstacks or whatever.

[@malm6284]

Would love a Birkenstock oiled leather highwood lace review.

[@salemite]

I love those birk insoles. I bought a set for my Converse, they make a huge difference.

[@chris6291]

Filson still has some very good items in the mix (also many bad ones) but they are way overpriced. Lately they've been running a lot of "sales" that bring pricing into the right range. I prefer made in USA if possible but can tolerate overseas production if quality is maintained and price is adjusted properly.

[@Apokolipse02]

I would be intrested to see one of your collaborations with a pull on boot. ive been searching for the ultamate boot and was a fan of all the past collabs and would like to see a all in one, one day in the future.

[@andrewc9790]

Twisted X "All Around" boots are the most comfortable pull on boots I know of.

[@AriAhokas]

Lathi is a small town in Finland, my dad's from there. Too bad Finns aren't buying this overpriced boot...

[@denzellima3079]

I have these. Theyre surprisingly supportive given the upper is loose wool. The foot of the boot fits so right it just sticks. They're lightweight and easy to slip on so the convenience is definitely there although deciding whether you're going to tuck your pants into the boot or wear them over is unique to each pant. Imo it regulates temperature quite well while still being warm enough. For urban walking its great but i do wish the sole was a bit thicker. The tread is not good for smooth wet conditions. Can be slippery on wet metals on an incline. Looks wise, i think it looks good enough to wear on most casual occasions. It really simplifies my shoe decision because i wear them 80% of the time. The price is high and probably overpriced but i guess time will be the main deciding factor on that. I've been wearing them almost 2 months at the time of this comment.

[@joeyvonny5146]

I’m so close to buying these. Can you tell me if they run true to size or should I size down from my normal sneaker size ?

[@denzellima3079]

@joeyvonny5146 they're about true to size. I'm a US 11 (forgot what size in EU that is, maybe 43) and they fit right

[@frankkitajima4339]

Those blacked out Red Wings with the blood core kilties look f-ing sick! I want a pair!

[@teebalicious]

I just got some JKs that could use some blood core kilties. So that’s fortuitous. I worked at the Birkenstock USA Petaluma/Novato warehouse in 90-91, was training in repair when I left. Great job, great company, great footwear. Definitely would love to see that DNA in all their offerings.

[@js8828]

there doesn’t seem to be any shorter roper style pull on boots that have a wide toe box and rubber outsole that are heritage made and aren’t 600 bucks i have been searching for a while

[@steventaylorbowman]

Exactly what I would like to have!!!

[@Laharl890]

How about trying out the Our Legacy Camion Boots? Always wanted to hear your opinion on those boots.

[@brunonjezic6208]

They look really cool. I kinda have my hopes up

[@JoeyDecay]

Get some raw denim and do 3,6,9 month fade reviews. You can beat the sht outta them like boots. It's just as fun to age as leather.

[@miterswell_farm]

Add Duckfeet for your comfy pull on series

[@clintonleonard5187]

Yeah I would not keep these for $455, either. What about them makes them that price? The names Filson and Birkenstock, that's what.

[@jonuiuc]

Filson's are always a little overpriced, but the put everything on sale eventually. The mackinaw wool is probably the "filson" feature added to the boot. Its warm and temp regulating but, you probably don't want that touching your skin so the microfiber lining is a plus lol.

[@williamkilber8853]

*Harness Boots* Made with brass rivets & rings. Different color straps . And or a cüt in half video comparison between *Freye Harness Boots* and *Dürango Harness Boots.* 👍🏻

[@BL-yj2wp]

The standard version of these boots with the lamb wool lining is about 155€. That is one expensive collab.

[@kurts4867]

yes !! Do a pull on boot or moccasin... An "indoor -outdoor " boot ...Red Wing made a pull on boot with the safety sole that they discontinued....

[@bigscandi]

I did fringe false tongues on my 8" Thorogood moc's, best decision I have made. The boot is in the tobacco color and I made my kilties black with a mannaz rune stamped in the leather's natural color at the toe.

[@norbert_engel]

I’d love to see you cut these. I will say though…even though you rated the Birks Stalon boots very poorly (and rightfully so given the materials), I got them on sale for €119 about two years ago ago and they’re incredibly comfy and they’ve held up very well. Two winters on, the sole is kinda worn out and as resoling is not an option, I bought a pair of Red Wing Chelsea boots to replace them. The Red Wings are clearly higher quality, but I wish they’d follow a more natural (splaying) foot shape like the Birkenstocks do.

[@itwasaladream]

Im sure im not the first one to suggest this but you should try a line of firearm holsters in leather. You'd be surprised at the lack of quality leather holsters out there, I would be the first to snag one for my carry, just an idea😊.

[@billymurphy3]

They’ve said they’ve avoided firearms because it hurts the reach of the brand altogether. Not advertiser friendly. Though it’s probably good to get feedback of all the people wanting the product anyways. Just figured I’d mention.

[@LP-hs6yz]

Everyone I knew that wore Birkenstocks in the 1990's had bad foot calluses. I could not understand the lumps and hills in the insole.

[@coyote4936]

A loss in the kicker market are the red wing pecos pull on boots in brown leather. You should design something similar

[@zakk4744]

Yall should do some (or one of) the Baffin boots. Extreme cold weather boot. They issue them to the scientists in Antarctica. Something of a competitor for the bunny boot. Would be neat to see!

[@kota3233]

Would you consider selling that duster bag?

[@starkparker16]

I've worn the same Filson double thick belt every day since 2000. Best $80 I ever spent.

[@sip_water]

i've been wearing one of their bridal leather belts as my main belt since 2003.

[@kjer6071]

bridle?

[@yehoshua77]

@@starkparker16 They weren’t owned by private equity vultures in 2000

[@starkparker16]

Thank you for your erudite wisdom. There's a lot you could teach us all. ​@@yehoshua77

[@Russojap2]

That price is insane. 😂😂😂

[@jameswoods4656]

Not when I can get a pair of Beckmans for about the same price.

[@JoeyDecay]

1:41 yeah Filson has skyrocketed in price, cut so many corners, moved to anywhere but here for most of their stuff. Just like many legacy brands.

[@yevin1991]

I have been on the hunt for waterproof pull on boot, with a lug sole, that doesn't look like a cheap western

[@KyleCrocodile]

Could you do a video on the brand Crush On Retro? They’re made in Indonesia I believe, but people seem to like them, similar to Grant Stone’s case. I’m most interested in the engineer boots, as there are very few good options new for less than $500, and they sell them for $200-$400.

[@MrAbeck74]

Please do cowboy boots, 💯 pull on boots. I have a very low instep, would be great to see if you can find some that fit. Tons of brands and American made along with the Leon made.

[@meredithsmith9967]

He's already done this and didn't do a great job.

[@MrAbeck74]

@meredithsmith9967 he only did a few.

[@haroldcampos9661]

Besides what functionality a boot like this might have.... And in regards to expensive Birkenstocks; Sometimes people just wanna wear shit others don't have, clothing items with a high barrier of entry is one way to ensure that gatekeepy-ness for an item of clothing, or rather, fashion item. If vans made a $500 shoe not that many would buy it, but the ones who do will consider it a fashion item. Also I think Filson is famous for like tinned duck canvas items that are very expensive... but quite nice. I've wanted a coat of theirs before.

[@JJ_Stat]

@RoseAnvil2 can you review the Garmount T8 Bifida Boots? Also the Saint Laurent Wyatt Chelsea?

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I like safety toe pull on boots. I also like the engineer boots. Lately I just wear Ariat work boots. I hate the speed laces because I ride motorcycle. And they don't have the eyelet if the speed lace tab breaks.

[@kota3233]

Love vintage Filson, I could care less for whatever the hell the brand is now.

[@joeyvonny5146]

What are these? Are the slippers? Are they boots to wear outdoors in the snow? They look cool but not a lot of info on them

[@denzellima3079]

They're boots that wear like slippers. Very lightweight and minimal padding like their mules but with boot structure

[@haroldcampos9661]

The true problem with birkenstock outsoles is that they compress any pieces of trash that you step on and it clumps up under the shoe hahaha. But these are nice!

[@chris62721]

These boots just make me want a video on Russel Moccasin Zephrys

[@johnversluis3084]

cut them $455 for a cork booty really

[@THX5000]

Filson is workwear for people who don't work.

[@CorvetteTrev]

Could you do Jim Green 719 vs Numzaan. I think I like the OG Numzaan better in the OG Veg Tan.

[@WarHulkSmash]

CUT THOSE BOOTS! And then do a whole mocktober style video of pull on boots, ensure to include the jim green barefoot stockman. Then get with Gareth and design a true barefoot pull on shit kicker that is awesome and affordable! K..? Thanks! 😂

[@iain2979]

Don’t mind at all if you want to also plug stuff , makes sense. However this channel was originally known for quality assessment (through the cutting part) at least that’s as far as I know. So no problem selling as long as the origins are honoured

[@AriAhokas]

The collab looks great tho, regardless of the overpricedness.

[@Chadconnolly17]

Pull on Mic Toe Chelsea would be so nice

[@zcon]

I can see why people are saying Filson is declining. To those people, name a different brand with similar offerings but of a more durable, higher quality. Seriously I wanna know

[@christopherjahn2044]

Cut'em! I gots to know!

[@tomfiegener]

Check out the Nick’s Delta Arch Half Insole. Works well Fenoglio Sh*t Kickers (tight instep room at toes)

[@andrewc9790]

The vertical seam at the toe ruins them. Junk

[@coyote4936]

They look like those cheap slip on surf shoes

[@shoesprocess123]

good👍👍

[@larrywave]

Why the name Lahti 🤔

[@eriknybo4532]

Filson went to shit about 10 yrs ago family sold the business and all the clothes are made in the Pacific rim only a few things are made in the USA , it's high priced junk ! Trust me thousands of dollars in clothes and boots and bags I've bought and the quality is gone

[@denzellima3079]

It's definitely not junk. Most of their have duty pieces are built to last decades

[@TurboGo314]

This boot’s market is the rich poser duck hunter who will wear them maybe 3 times a year. For $400+ they only have to sell a few of them to make a profit, 20% for materials, 80% to the brands… Heritage/hunter look with modern cut corners.

[@denzellima3079]

I got these and wear them all the time. They're great

[@Oomph6006]

A Filson priced Birkenstock..

[@PBUNO]

Go for a rigger pull on make it the best durable and most comfortable daily wear and possibly fit for work? Ever…

[@joshgonzalez2885]

Pull on boot with a Birkenstock level thick cork insole and a leather midsole with a wedge outsole. No one makes em

[@hookonfire1800]

Roseanvil make a African trooper blood 🩸 core leather you gonna shine with that

[@Bluerig-qf2xc]

These must be sacrificed to the bansaw!!!

[@georgec3461]

anyone familiar with a 1980s brand that made a shoe and a 6” boot moc toe version called water mocs. They were lined and waterproof. Considering getting resolved and not sure if it’s worth it. Insole had an image of a moose walking through a meadow. Thanks.

[@oppositeofh8]

regular-shameless-plug away!! did look pretty rad. 😻😻😻😻😻 5/5 😹😹😹😹😹 5/5

[@fergulator7297]

Dude, Birkenstock premium can't be the same quality as Birkenstock middle of the range,it's called supplying for people with less money so U get lesser product, people are ok with that

[@jarrodclyne707]

Worth $200 max.

[@bobotmeister]

Filson is trying to be high fashion... Canada goose-like 😅

[@kylegrishen3543]

Those are absolutely hideous.

[@ddutton0]

A fliston / Birkenstock cash grab, this is what it seems to be. I love my Birks, but the shoes always seem to be off to me.

[@ddutton0]

it’s to clarify their clogs and sandals are amazing. It’s when you get into their boots and other things that they truly lose the essence of the cork foot bed that really makes them the best shoe out there.

[@BL-yj2wp]

The standard version of these boots (leather with lamb wool lining) costs 155€ which is a little cheaper than UGGs and I think quite reasonable. Just this collab seems to be a massive cash grab. Not a good look for either brand.

[@dustinread6407]

You can skip the first 10 minutes it’s just him rambling .you don’t see the boots until after

[@joshgonzalez2885]

You new here buddy? The rambling is what we’re here for

[@Esteban69129]

Cut em

[@dabbertuinty]

defnitly none avable... did you even look?

[@djmikio]

and they're still UGLYYYYY

[@theorenhobart]

i think u are starting to wring too much time and plugs out of a new video with no cut. keep it tight and ur fans will stay and support u.

[@georgec3461]

Resoled not resolved lol

[@keyboard-commentator]

cut em

[@brogunwatch416]

I own Nicks boots, White boots, Alden, and Birkenstock. Out of all the shoes, Nicks are the worst! The last pair I bought, I had to send back twice, and the last time was because of nails poking through the footbed. If anybody's quality is no good, it is Nicks, not birkenstock, i've never had an issue with their shoes. And I own the same boots you just reviewed, and they are excellent.Four hundred dollars isn't much money to me, though. I think your method of cutting boots in half to see how good they are is very flawed. Just because something seems to be made high quality doesn't mean it's going to be comfortable on your feet. The Nicks boots I own are the most uncomfortable boots I have ever owned, and i've worn them for long periods of time. By the way, your background music is lame and you need to stop wearing skinny jeans.They are out of style.😂

[@JoeyDecay]

I'm definitely going to be in the market for some casual Chelsea boots, not like blundstone, but a little more dressy. I honestly hate the looks of the blundstone boots, just my opinion. Don't @ me. But maybe a Grant Stone style, heritage but still casual and even dressy, for me. I wear my GS waxed flesh earth boots to mass on Sundays when I don't over sleep like last Sunday an the 1st, an Christmas day...🫣 that's why we have the sacraments. I didn't mean too my sleep was jacked up

[@dark_gravity_edc]

I'd love to see a Nick's Renegade in Blood Core as a shit kicker. Or White's Nomad or Cykel Engineer.