5 Types of Boots Every MAN Must Own

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These are the five kinds of boots every man should own if they want to build up their boot collection.
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[@jkplara1992]

Gotta be one of you most quick and to the point videos yet bro! The info here is exactly what I would've loved to have the info for when I started my collection. Great stuff man 👍💯

[@BootSpy]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting, it means a lot!

[@Pemex93]

Got this list down really good! I'm waiting for a pair of Wesco Mister Lou's in a reddish tan leather as my 5th. First was Iron Ranger 8111, Second/Fourth was a Thursday Black Chelsea, Third are all my Red Wing and Danner work boots (I'm a Gas Distribution Tech). My current 5th pair are Red Wing Wacouta in red oil briar with green canvas.

[@daithi1966]

I'm going with the simple brown Service Boot, but on the dressier side, and planning on stopping there. I'm planning on getting two pair of Grant Stone Diesel Boots in Cognac Ostrich. If the Meermin Shell Cordovan boots came in Color #4 then I'd break down and add another boot.

[@drzaius844]

Crimson Diesels are a cornerstone pair. Good pick. I have way more expensive, dressier and also PNW pairs, but the crimson Diesel is so versatile, trail hiking, city walking, all the way up to business casual with a sport coat. A sleek Chelsea, and a cap toe heavy duty service boot with lug soles will round out a small collection. A work boot to me is appropriate if you work, or if you already have these three basics and want to look like Ryan Gosling.

[@cjanquart]

I'm a rookie, wearing the Thrusday Stomper (as I type) as a work boot while I'm waiting for my Nick's Tactical; I'll eventually use this as an off duty casual boot in my black rotation, the other will be a Grant Stone black waxed Commander (I like the silver hardware and not a huge fan of the brass hardware on the Diesel black chromexel). Not really a fan of brown but liking the waxed Logger from Thrusday's US line but they don't run in 11.5

[@Vultain]

Boot #5 for me is Nick's Overlander in Oiled Tan Latigo. Sort of general purpose but honestly my favorite go to boot! Love that firm tempered veg tan leather and the patina has been awesome! For me it is lightening rather than darkening. Boots #1-4 are in the collection too. I don't really have a Chelsea, or Western boot, due to the fact I never found one that worked for me. #5 if I can ever get an M-43 from John Lofgren in Natural Shinki, a man can dream... Kreosote might win out though.

[@BootSpy]

Dang, now THATS a boot collection

[@11perception]

Hey man it looks like we are the same shoe size, just wondering about your opinion with the grant stone Chelsea-earth option. I believe you mentioned you would have preferred a 9.5 in the rm Williams, and also in the GS Chelsea on the uk last. Do you think I should go for the 9.5 if I go for 10d in all other GS also in your previous video awesome squat pr 165 kg that’s crazy is it ATG no belt ? I just got 160 front squat no belt

[@The_Zilli]

Got two out of the "three" done - Chippewa Paladins and Thursday Titans. Next on my list, "dress boot" but I think Ill go with Beckett Simonon for that one.

[@BootSpy]

Fantastic choice!

[@eleven.eastgate.twelve967]

Wesco Engineers = NICEness. Unique boots for me are some Role Clubs Lace To Toes Type 2 in brown horse hide ruff-out. Fantastic content... Thank you.

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

So far I have the Allen Edmonds Higgings Mill. Brown. Love them.

[@jkplara1992]

Got a few Thursdays. Just got the vanguard color 8. Got the redwing 8111 and a frye Tyler lace up as well. 🙏

[@BootSpy]

Great collection going!

[@JakeTN]

I've been watching your videos for a few weeks after picking up a pair of Thursday Cavalier Chelsae Boot's. I love them so much that I decided to order a pair of the Captains in Arizona Adobe. Just putting this out there as a PSA for other potential buyers. I would NOT recommend ordering directly from Thursday, but instead save yourself some headache and order through Amazon or another reseller. Thursday's Support is awful, and very hard to get in contact with. Additionally, I ordered my boots over 2 weeks ago, and still have not received the package. I never received shipping confirmation, so I reached out to customer support, and it took them 4 days to get back to me. They couldn't provide shipping details, but said they would reach out to the wearhouse. Keep in mind, I ordered Boots that were in stock and ready to ship. Now I've received a second order confirmation, and when I check my account I see they duplicated my order, still hasn't shipped... Look, at the end of the day, Thursday Boot's are high quality, and look great. Just don't buy from them directly. I bought my cavaliers on Amazon and received the boots 2 days later. Thursday doesn't seem to have the capacity to fulfil direct orders in a timely manner. Cheers!

[@LimitedWard]

That's weird because I had the exact opposite experience. Ordered a pair and got tracking info the very next day. My boots unfortunately had a QC issue, so I reached out to support. They got back to me within 24 hours with a return label and a $10 gift card as an apology. I was tempted to order through Amazon, but I generally try to order directly from companies assuming the price is the same to avoid having Bezos eat into their profits.

[@zemneo6485]

In the other category, I really like Palladium Boots. They are useful in a lot of different applications. They can even be dressed up with chino and khaki pants.

[@MrBacchus18]

Do you think Black Thursday president boots could suffice with a suit? I have a black and grey suit that I never wear except rare occasions.

[@ProductionsFromBeyon]

Good list. I’m more of a western boot fan, so I think my list would require one cow hide western boot (could be the “casual brown” from this list), and one exotic leather (could be “dress boot” but if definitely a “unique boot”).

[@chrisb3902]

Recently found your channel - really enjoying the content!

[@BootSpy]

So glad you’re enjoying it! Thank you for watching and commenting, it means a lot!

[@cornpop8570]

I have a pair of Wesco engineer boots I love them. My next pair I want to get is some red wings moc toe boots.

[@BootSpy]

Ooo great choices

[@antoniotorres2307]

I have snow boots, brown service boots (need to be replaced soon), and a new pair of black rugged Chelsea boots. Need to get new western boots which are my go to for jeans.

[@ignaciovasquezovares6267]

Oh man new suscriber here Gotta say I love your jacket What's the brand? 🙏

[@caseyanthony5282]

Duuuuude you HAVE GOT to link up with rose anvil and stridewise for some vids. Love your channel!

[@apusuman6171]

Dude, Which full grain boot should i get? Any recommendations ,,,,,,,,

[@hank9th]

Mine: 1. Crimson Cxl Grant Stone Cap Toe 2. Black Thursday Cavalier 3. Fudge Jim Green Barefoot African Ranger Numbers 1 and 2 cover the brown & black boots and can be dressed up in a pinch. Number 3 is a fantastic work boot for me, and I love barefoot construction which makes it personal to me. Can not think of a single reason I'd ever need another boot.

[@ZachsCooking]

nice video!

[@J4Joshua]

What is the brand of the green jeans?

[@Tailyn222]

Great Video

[@AngusBeef0]

I chuckled at you wearing White's for yard work... you quickly addressed it lol

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

How about a zip up boot? The Thomas Bird Phoenix looks great.

[@dylanbrown3840]

What color boots do you suggest to wear with khaki dress pants? I'm getting married in August it's a pretty casual wedding on a beach but I want a pair of boots for the reception.

[@not-a-raccoon]

Got the service boot (iron ranger) and moc toe (Diplomat). I'm headed the right direction I think

[@BootSpy]

You most definitely are!

[@martintanz9098]

I am going to say, it really depends on your lifestyle. Some guys don't need a dress boot, some don't need a dedicated work boot. For example, if you don't get dressed up that much, if you already own a pair of dress shoes, chances are you won't need a dress boot. And if you are not doing a ton of physical work in your life, you might get buy with whatever boots you have on hand. For example, for shoveling snow in winter, I pull out my Duluth Jack Pine winter hiking boots. Anyhow, my top 5 are a pair of heritage service boots which in my case are the Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill, a pair of Chelsea boots which in my case are grey waxed suede., a Chukka in brown with a lug sole, and a black dress chukka with a leather sole which I wear with a suit. Those are my top 5. Honorable mention goes to my Allen Edmonds Dalton which I love, but don't wear much, my Allen Edmonds Normandy in Black which is a service boot, and Burnished tan Chukkas I wear as a change of pace from my brown Chukkas.

[@playingindies6730]

Me owning a single pair of boots :D Then ordered another from the same brand, same size, and the 2nd one was waaay bigger so had to return it

[@johnmaloney1681]

I would have guessed a casual or smart-casual chukka would have been top of the list for city dwellers.

[@edwinperez-silva]

For a LOT of walking, I like the thuroughgood.

[@guetatiwassim5440]

Your lather jacket brands ???

[@valleyo__]

I still don’t have a brown service boot because any time I plan to get one, I just get distracted by some moc toe or a chelsea boot or a cool work boot. Some day I’ll make an adult decision and pick up a Diesel or a President in brown..

[@kosta2177]

5 boots for me happen to be: Timberland Redwood Falls (everyday beater) Wolverine 1000 miles (dressier versatile) Redback chelsea (work boot) Grant Stone Brass Earth (cold seasons) Lowa Zephyr (hiking) I love each and every of them :) Probably will buy a dressier chelsea to complete the list 🤔😅

[@BootSpy]

Great collection right there!

[@jerrypomroy2375]

Some video of those dance moves would’ve been cool.🕺

[@BootSpy]

It’s out there somewhere…

[@mtkreger]

Of course black and brown....but, black cherry or oxblood is also right up there for me.

[@frankfolino3118]

But I don’t really like laced boot…what do you think?

[@yme3267]

Honestly.... wanna low-key know where you got the bomber 😅

[@BootSpy]

I have a link in the description that’ll take you straight there!

[@HENRY243]

IDK why at 2:51 I flinched as if I was taking fire.

[@josephburton3232]

Where's the jacket from?

[@BootSpy]

Thursday, I have a link in the description

[@dannamadura2035]

Women also need good boot recommendations too. Boots are my favorite type of footwear, to boot.

[@KurniadiPrathomo-sp5zd]

How about sport boots? Like hiking or hunting

[@andyhart5669]

The first four are so interchangeable you could cover most uses with two pairs. You also need a walking hiking boot. I have four pairs of dress boots because I wear them everyday day with a suit. They all work with jeans. But I also have three pairs of more rugged boots that also work with jeans in a more casual setting.

[@hamish_d]

Rm Williams, list done.

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

Insulated Winter Boots

[@davidjohnston4345]

Totally forgot to mention hiking boots tho

[@MrBacchus18]

Right on

[@jamie91995]

Well, other boots can fall under that category like the service/heritage boot or a logger boot.

[@davidjohnston4345]

@@jamie91995 I don't think I would ever go hiking in a logger boot. My feet only have mere bones holding them shits together.

[@jamie91995]

@@davidjohnston4345 I just wear my heritage boots, but I'm also not doing a hard-core hike, more of just a dirt path

[@larsjarvinen]

Not everyone likes to go hiking my guy

[@StatelineSportsPod]

1. Brown service boot- check (Thursday President) 2. Dress boot- want (RM Williams comfort craftsman) 3. Work Boots- check (Danner Bull Run Mocs Steel Toe) 4. Would never wear black boot (NA) 5. Interesting boot- Want ( LL Bean Boot- Chamois lined)

[@seangregorym]

I would also have a waterproof boot there. I don't know if any of those are waterproof.

[@Lycan3303]

razor back

[@smoothcast6940]

Man fuck KZbin. Fuck boots and everything else. Your intros are so mature and professional. Getting straight to the point.

[@susanoo250]

Alright 👍

[@danditto6145]

What about a fighting boot??? Something you can remove a dictator in, kick in a door with, stomp a face or just clamber over obstacles in??

[@MrStreetninja007]

A pair of urban loggers and I'm set to go for anything

[@curtisinhouston4120]

👆

[@BootSpy]

Booyah!

[@T25de]

Hoping Fish Boots made list

[@CAARaeed]

Honestly, tac/combat boots are a must have. The Nike SFBs I have are like walking on clouds but have been through some serious terrian/abuse and just look better for it.

[@wecx2375]

Uhh, if only one type of boot it is my work boot for my job. Lol. Dumb question. Red wing super sole 2.0

[@archstanton1628]

Nobody outside The Tool Box, or Fire Island clubs, would ever be seen in cowboy boots over here. The rest are wearable though, and I have most of them. European sensibilities are in line with American work boots, just not the male stripper Lone Ranger stuff 😁

[@zackellis23]

It seems odd that you used the Redwing Chelsea boot for the work boot section, called it ugly then used the Thorogood Moc Toe in the same category? Why not use the OG Moc Toe work boot made by Redwing instead of the ugliest boot Redwing has ever made? lol Just curious.

[@tumbleweedconnection7906]

Thought for sure that chukkas would be on the list.

[@duncandonuts5268]

Hard to find somewhat dressy boots that aren't super sleek. For slightly bigger guys, sleek boots just look kinda awkward imo

[@albertmanuel5028]

My #5 is a pair of Sagara Cordmasters in black shell.

[@BootSpy]

Dang those sound tasty

[@gwaddles]

My 5th boot is a snow boot….

[@LimitedWard]

I can see the thought process, but I can't help but cringe whenever an influencer makes a list of apparel people "must" buy. I would have sooner broken down the list into collections of different sizes (e.g. a 1 boot, 2 boot, 3 boot, and 5 boot collection), offering options at different price points. The reality is that most people definitely don't "need" 5 boots. This could also be split out into a series of videos since otherwise a single vid could get quite long.

[@JPTHRICE]

meindl hiking boots. amen

[@Bearded360]

I wear my black iron rangers with everything. Does this disqualify me from the club?

[@markmullen1852]

No. They're badass.

[@BootSpy]

You are in the club

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Face the boot left

[@NoNameNo.5]

I’m sorry dude, a simple pic from that wedding will not suffice, we need will dance moves vids….do it for the memes will

[@adambrown6930]

Shilling for Grant Stone I’m sure…

[@markmullen1852]

Am I the only one who thinks the Redwing 8083 looks fantastic with dark jeans and a black t shirt?

[@Sturnburn772]

A man doesn't need 5 boots. They "need" maybe one, but words like "need" and "must" are overly dramatic

[@wagenknechtparteiling]

No. I stay with my two boots.

[@FoereaperGaming]

I've got all unique boots and none of them are black lol. Don't be me.

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

No.brogues? Shame on you!

[@michaellumpkinss7368]

Only boot Id even wear would be the iron rangers / and Roughout from Tecovas. All the others are Not ones I’d even consider wearing in my lifetime. U def didn’t include handmade boots like Lucchese / Rios of Mercedes. Or the king of cowboy boot comfort “Chisos”

[@MLMguitarguy]

Work boot is the first and only boot a man needs. The rest are for enjoyment or looking good. You don't need a boot to look good at church you need one for getting things done. No need to finish this video.

[@ItsPolitical]

Thumbnail and title do not match at all. It looks like this vid should be called "The Only Boot You Need," or "Ditch the Rest of Your Boots for This One."

[@RAF71chingachgook]

The introduction of the Chelsea boot corresponds with the beginning of a century long decline in testosterone. Real men don’t wear Chelsea boots.

[@iamarokotmanson]

It's, it's a boot bro

[@Tk1947]

Did you just assume a mans gender…

[@dark_gravity_edc]

No one, and I mean no one, should wear Chelsea boots. Get a Roper and keep your man card.

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

Try being less insecure. Imagine thinking manhood is defined by whether or not you wear laces. 😂

[@dark_gravity_edc]

@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou has nothing to do with security in manhood. They're ugly and women shouldn't wear them either. Half boot, half loafer nothing appealing. You're welcome to wear what you want, just know I'm making fun of you if you have these on. Chelsea Handler boots! 🤣

[@leevahal900]

I think its an ugly boot.

[@shawnflynn1713]

If you buy boots for style, or just present fashion, you are trendy and nothing more.

[@BOOGiNS]

As a typical American male. And not a metro sexual Portlandian. Here are the more realistic 5 boots everyone should own: 1) winter work boot 2) summer work boot 3) 100%waterproof rubber work boot 4) hiking boot/snow boot 5) work boot for dress/casual wear

[@ItsMeUrDaad]

Every man should own? More like every office drone should own. Idgaf what the patina is on my work boots bud theyre covered in mud.