Are Thursday Boots Brawlers Worth The Hype? Let's Find Out!

[@waxedearth5425]

Steve is such a smooth talker, I could listen to him critique all day. Also like that little blue pad you put in there, looks comfortable

[@CarlMurawski]

Beautiful work Steve, thank you for this video!

[@sfrank7799]

You blocked me on ig and I was never even unkind or mean to you. I’ve loved your work and have had nothing but kind things to say to you. I’m not sure why you blocked me but it’s pretty weird and makes me feel quite bad. I’ve never been blocked by anyone. Ever.

[@miltonsantiago6086]

​@sfrank7799 Dude is pissed off because he collaborated on this boot design with Thursday, Steve made it better and even then still an ugly clown boot imo. Hope this is the last time any boot company collabs with Carl.

[@EdAb]

@@miltonsantiago6086 ​ What are you talking about??? sfrank isn't Steve!

[@miltonsantiago6086]

​@EdAb When did I ever said he was?

[@CarlMurawski]

@@miltonsantiago6086 I sense disappointment in your future.

[@tonithomas6143]

Before you mentioned the placement of the heel, I immediately said I didn’t like the heel. I love how you customized it to your standard. That is a proper boot. Keep up your awesome work.

[@ludwigkhoury4040]

They got a free consultation from the master!! Constructive criticism at its best!!

[@ShadowSonic64]

Wow, Steve. You really elevated the design of this boot. Thursday really needs you as a consultant. Great job! :D

[@angelalane1307]

HI, STEVE!!! Anything you touch just gets better!!!

[@sybilevans6298]

Wow those are beautiful. So much nicer than the original boot. Awesome work. Love watching your skills. 🥰

[@Xaluber]

100% agree with you on the heel angle. I always had issues sliding forward in Thursdays. That said, I like the leather shank. I've been wearing White's for a long time and never felt like I needed more support. I also like the thin leather counters. Enough structure to keep its shape for awhile, but if it eventually collapses, that's also fine. I like the look of a worn-in soft toe on a chunky boot. At least it won't splinter into pieces like celastic does.

[@umbertosmith7014]

The PNW boot makers put so many nails in the boots you almost feel like your walking on a shank :) My Nicks started to squeak something awful and the solution...ready for it...put the boot upside down and whack it with a hammer, I think the shank reseated to some loose glue and its never farted again :) I love the leather shank because it actually does break in with many hours of wear

[@boldlygo3469]

Beautiful. That really is an improvement. Not only more functional but a nicer, overall look.

[@jonboy8181]

I hope Thursday sees this and gives you a call! Looks so much better, I bet they fit better as well. Great work!

[@tsflyer61]

Yes!!! You fixed that gawd awe full heel! If the Brawler looked anything like that from Thursday I would buy a pair in a heartbeat! Well done!

[@larrybridgers1823]

They look way better. I love to watch steve make badass boots. Cool project thank you for bringing us another video. Much love and God bless.

[@marvinallen7372]

You've just made a customer out of me. Awesome job. Thursday's design people owe you.

[@TammyPalmer-i2i]

Good morning steve that boot looks way better after you got a hold of it. Excellent work!! 😊

[@blumpkin50]

this is definitely my favorite KZbin channel. I like when Steve works on something for himself. I wish I could buy a new pair of boots made by him. like the blue ones he made a while back.

[@meganlist4776]

I’d love to see more boot/shoe deconstruction/reboots videos! This was super interesting and informative! Thank you. Ps- the boots you fixed for me a few years back are still going strong. Thanks for saving a valued memory for me!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

That’s awesome to hear they are still going strong!

[@clintonleonard5187]

The lug sole was the right choice. Looks good.

[@garyellington3322]

Great video! I purchased a pair and sent them back for the reasons you mentioned- primarily the heel but I also felt the toe was too bulky and bulbous. I own Thursday's Presidential and Logger boots, and they are awesome in my opinion.

[@jacobfielding8661]

Love how you used that calibrated finger to mark the spot where you were going to recess the rubber sole inward. Trucks of the trade

[@R_Rod]

I watched Carl's video when it just came out, and the heel was the first thing I noticed that I didn't like. All else is great. I think I'd still buy them for what these are supposed to be, a budget alternative to the Viberg 310, and have the heel reshaped once the time to replace it comes. Awesome job as always Steve, much better looking than originally.

[@EdAb]

Steve and Carl are class acts... I wish everyone here would live up to the examples they set.

[@dimarshoerepair]

Great honest review

[@CC-hl5zj]

Very nice improvement. I have several pairs of Thursday boots and consider them a decent boot for the money. They could certainly step up their game a bit and make a really nice boot.

[@Theheritagetribute]

Major upgrade 👏👏. Great job Steve, as usual.

[@SteveCochrane-p5w]

Brilliant job! You got skills, I'll never look at a cobbler the same way again.

[@samescobar1065]

Thank you very much for opening my eyes on these boots, you are a true Craftsman, I enjoyed watching your video.

[@righturnclyde]

I’ve been waiting for this video and it did not disappoint. This is what happens when a company is so focused on copying designs that they don’t take the time to understand what makes those boots worth twice as much. Patterning, last design and heel balance are what make a great boot great.

[@wizaxed]

That original sole is definitley in need of redesign. Your finished product makes these boots look so much better. That sloped heel block is fugly. Lol. As always, fantastic finished product, Steve. 🎉

[@eileencollins8799]

New boots? Most people simply try them on. Steve: dismembers them with sharp implements.

[@chinatownboy7482]

The razorblade wasn't so sharp.

[@NiksNook]

This was incredibly satisfying to watch! You are such an amazing artisan, truly love watching you turning projects into beautiful pieces to last a lifetime. Wonderful work!

[@chrisgunsandguitars1403]

So the 3 brass “nails” through the rubber sole were just for show it appears. I see the old apron has a new phone holder! The factory patina on those boots is quite attractive. Your knowledge about the proper heel was very helpful. I don’t know if you’ve gone into depth about that before. As usual your work is awesome!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Yes

[@PapaJoe-c1b]

I saw a review of the Challenger and the guy said he kept sliding forward. Now that make total sense 😂

[@jphanks]

The Captains don't have this problem. Hmmm, I wonder why the changen

[@Soberglitch]

@@jphanksthe captains aren’t pretending to be a logger boot. The challenger has a much higher heel for aesthetics purposes so the slant is much more pronounced

[@PapaJoe-c1b]

Great job, as usual. Thank you for your insight. Guess I'll wait for Gen 2, after they fix the heel.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Another great video. I love the outfit. Casual on the bottom dressed on the top. Cool look. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@TheLno5577]

Boot looks great with your upgrades . Great job Steve !

[@CharlesThompson-ou7wp]

Great work Steve! Like putting a lift kit, wheels and tires on a new truck! You are a perfectionist and an artist! I enjoyed the hell out of hammer time today!

[@martinzeddy]

Great transformation Steve! As you were debating about out-soles, I was saying "Vibram" - right choice! I also really appreciate your insights into the boot construction.

[@tonygloster3483]

That came out so much better than the factory heel a great redesign Steve these shoe and boot makers need to watch this video

[@MyActualThoughts]

I really like the way the boot looks honestly, the chunky toebox is the reason you buy a pair of these and the soft toe in my reckoning is good i like the collapsed look that comes after a long time. But the points you bring up are all informative the structure not being good for the foot is a good point. Its interesting to see the boot torn apart. The rambler leather they use for this is excellent and one of my favorite looking leathers out there. People can say what they want Thursday Brings a value that other brands just don't in my opinion.

[@liljuanito123]

Looks a million times better after Steve did the fix on that heel stack.

[@RatdogDRB]

Look who's apron finally caught a little love!! A new pocket for the phone, cleaned, and looks like some Bick4 slathered onto it. Uptown there, Kemosabe. I definitely like the heel/shank upgrade. The half-sole choice you made, that's just your love of the Alden Indy coming to the surface. As for the speed hooks, for casual wear, definitely. A dress boot would've been more like the AE Hamiltons, similar to the Strand Oxford (I just wish they'd bring back the "weave" choice) and I'd rather see the even number of eyes to the more dressy lacing pattern. When does the puppy arrive? I KNOW you miss your dog.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

i didn't say anything about me apron to see who noticed it.LOL

[@rainy1350]

Great video! Please do more reviews. It’s great to have the comments about how the boot is designed and what you think about it. And the end result with the recessed mini-lug sole AND better heel stack is perfect.

[@abidemontfort.1633]

I’m always blown away by your knowledge and talent. 👏👏👏

[@mariogiardinazzo8381]

Awesome 👏 Steve!!!! You just said what everyone had on their minds. I hate that sloped heel. Pushes your foot forward and feels organically wrong. Well done brother!

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Mets ashkhatank, Steve! I really like all of your videos but I legitimately LOVED this one. I have a pair of Drew's and had been looking at the Brawler and wondering about it. Great to hear the master's take. All best!

[@Drod0272]

I got a pair, and definitely need to upgrade the sole and heal. This set up has killed my feet when I actually tried to walk long distances with them. This is the first time this has happened to me, and I own Whites, Parkhurst, Truman’s, and Grant Stones. Nicely done.

[@marklawrence7412]

You did a beautiful job on these boots !!!

[@briancrowley7357]

A different kind of tear down than Rose Anvil but just as informative with more insight from the cobbler angle. I love watching your videos and learning.

[@BWM135]

And without the ceaseless promotion and video antics of RA, the famous dollars destroyed counter when he's being given most of what he destroys and then some at this point. Love Steve's videos, informative with a side of master craftsmanship. 👍

[@TrojanMars1]

I’m in the same camp: really like the uppers and overalls bulbous shape but something didn’t look right from the get go: the heel! Great job showing us what we’re buying…and on that note, I think I’ll be passing on the Brawler too!

[@vvinniem8907]

Once again another beautiful customisation project, Steve. Very best wishes from the U.K and looking forward to more stunning craftsmanship from you.😊

[@nickp3173]

Damn, Stevie! You got all officially dressed up today in that brand new bedo button down! Looks great. Thanks for the video.

[@MM-rr1kp]

great work, very skilled and knowledgable , a real craftsman. Id have left the front sole edge untrimmed

[@ThuggaManeLaFlare]

you are gifted. always a pleasure watching your stuff man

[@georgestonier7886]

You’re awesome brother! Thanks for all you do!

[@SteveMcMex]

As usual beautiful work and of course you brought it up to Bedoa Leather Works standards. Great job on the boots

[@abimaheldelpilarcordova5500]

Love your sole selection it looks awesome, you should know the difference from how they feel when you bought them and now with the change in the support on the heels 👍🏽

[@4g4m3n0n]

Holly Molly Steve, that's a huge transformation with some "minor" changes. I hated those heels before, they look like a million bucks now. Great job!

[@pickletreewoodcraft7858]

I like the changes you made because it is more balanced and looks better and probably a more comfortable boot to wear now!

[@RalphRotten54]

Liked this video...taking a new boot apart and sharing your opinions about the factory assembly while taking apart. Seeing out of the box how well (or not) they're built and then remaking in Bedo style. Nice job Steve.

[@bradleythomas5445]

I had a negative experience with Thursday Boots. Reached out to management and never heard back. They would have had a customer for life. I wear a size 15 boot, and Thursday is one of the few companies that stocks boots in my size. Thanks for sharing your honest opinion with us, Steve! It’s refreshing to see a cobbler actually purchase a boot, and give an honest review. Bravo, Steve!

[@EasyStreetStyle]

I would love to see you make a pair of shoes and boots. I bet they would be spectacular!

[@harley1969chuco]

wow you killed it ,,,,, they look amazing

[@JohnCopenhaver-xp1xh]

As always Steve, excellent work. You are a wizard with a utility knife!

[@bernd3703]

Hi Steve, another very interesting video. Besides the craftsmanship, I am always amazed by the infernal machine you use to sew the sole. But the best thing is the glue tower - wonderful. Steve, it is always a great pleasure to see you at work in the workshop. And last but not least: when is Chris coming over for coffee again 😉😂 Take care, Bernd

[@Big_boom90]

Steve, 1st, I'd like to say, you're looking good, sir 👍 love the outfit and boots you were wearing! Are those Nick's boots? 2nd, everything you've changed on the Thursday boots were ideal and look much better than the original! Thanks for the great video, Steve! 🤝👍

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

The brown pair next to me??? Those are my Drew’s boots

[@Big_boom90]

@BedosLeatherworksLLC yes, those boots look really nice as well. May have to look into a pair for myself. Thank you 😊 👍

[@ReekIan]

Very nice fix and you addressed my only real complaint about Thursday...the heels are just to slanted and high on every pair I have owned. Glad to know I am not alone.

[@davidklingler484]

Let me join the chorus celebrating this video. Great transformation. The factory heel detracts both aesthetically and functionally. Appreciated your very informed assessment and critique.

[@paulsnell1274]

Great content. I hope this helps Thursday to redesign the boot. All of your suggestions are very cost effective and transform the Brawler from an ugly duckling to a nice looking boot. Keep up the good work!

[@jasonhawkins9176]

Great work sir, I would definitely wear your version of that boot.

[@ValerieJohnson-i5n]

I love the modifications you made to the Thursday boot. I've been eyeing a pair of women's Thursday boots but was hesitant to buy them without similar changes. If I purchase them, I'll send them to you for modification.

[@rickgoesinya8005]

They look awesome now …. Agree 100% on the heel part …. Great job 👏

[@michaelmaggi7637]

I've been contemplating a pair of Thursday boots. I hope they see the video and take your advice. Great work as always.

[@scottpattinson8134]

Thanks for the review. You had doubts about the leather lining, toe stiffener, and the outsole. I wonder are they reasonable for the price?

[@jonathancruz8449]

Great job, boots look amazing.

[@johnearhart8811]

Personally I do like the toe. You know you love your job, when you take your time of making money and you rebuild boots for us to enjoy your superior workmanship. Thanks Steve.

[@bobjohnson6321]

i got these boots in Wicket and Craig leather which is stunning. i have a big boot collection and this offers something different with the sprung toe; aesthetically though it seems to be in the same family as the 310 or the nail shank. i like the heel and agree it is different, so this rebuild made it look like every other boot i own. i feel the comfort has been solid so admittedly i'm not a boot designer or cobbler but i have no issues with the arch, nor does my foot slip forward. i think i have felt that with cowboy boots sporadically. i also like those rubber half soles on the original. pretty amazing how they aren't showing any wear after all the walks Ive been on. valid criticisms that the leather shank could have been beefier and the misalignment of the rubber sole with the nail through the stitching is disappointing. in summary, i have been happy with thursdays black label line and i for one am fond of the brawler.

[@ipad9thportal]

Boot aficionados really need this kind of videos.

[@walterwaller9784]

Steve and Thursday boots on a Tuesday… yes! Tuesdays word of the day… Mayonnaise; Man na’s some nice boots. Sorry Steve, I had to do it. Great stuff. I like the adjustments you made to them, makes them more pleasing to my eye!

[@steeltigerx]

great video as always, informative. I have a pair of their captain boots and I really like them.

[@jamesrice9412]

Excellent video. Nicel break down of the boot. You could try this with a crockett and jones coniston or viberg. These been amount the best and can set a bar. Great job as it's nice to feel that you are watching a honest review of boots.

[@tiptopup602]

Maybe you should sign them up for a Bedos design licence on these. Fabulous demonstration of principles Steve.❤

[@StringDriver]

Man o man! Is that a ferocious swing Steve has on that hammer! Woof! Imagine being the thumb that breaks that hammer-fall! Yeowch! 😮

[@504CreoleCrystal]

11:03 “Now, I’m not a boot maker or shoemaker” Steve: Commences to make a completely, totally better boot than the one he bought 😂 I don’t know if YT has been hiding your videos from me but I’m very happy to see this one in my suggested videos! Great work, as always! On to the boot….the profile reminds me of the steel-toe Iron Ranger without the toecap or broguing. From what I understand they aren’t made with the steel-toe anymore.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

yeh I've heard about KZbin hiding my videos. LOL

[@504CreoleCrystal]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC they suck BIG TIME for that 😒 I’ll just have to search for them. I’ve watched most of your videos more than once. They can’t keep this quality hidden for long!

[@chinatownboy7482]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC KZbin algorithm hides videos?

[@strawberrykiss7361]

Your work is Amazing your the best TFS 👍🏾

[@bmwallace2002]

Great video! Excited for the Indy boot you mentioned.

[@robinpinkham9398]

Awesome. Wish you would have put on the redone boot and strutted a bit!!❤

[@RUBIZEN]

Nice. Glad to see Steve mixing things up.

[@Brajin1]

Great job, it’s cool to see the inner workings. Good points on the heel profile and how it’s balanced. If your going to opt for the leather shank, your have to use a fairly thick material, as that will break in over time. That’s prob the one thing on that that boot that would big. The rest of the aesthetics are fine.

[@gs5282]

so much better than what it was originally, great work👍

[@rayclark44]

They look brilliant now you've worked your magic Strve 🇬🇧🍀

[@sssnrrr]

Man, that looks so much better

[@BruceRichardsonMusic]

Great job, Steve. You improved them greatly. I personally wouldn't wear that either way--just a bit too aggressive looking for my taste. I love boots, but my favorites are Hamiltons with the storm welt and Dainite--I just like a more elegant profile that can live with jeans or a suit. If I had unlimited cash, I'd have Hamiltons in every leather they make, ha!! Thursday boots definitely have a following, but their lasts are always just a little less refined than I like.

[@taylorstagg9548]

Thursday’s customer service was very helpful when I sent my W&C Brawlers back for a refund… the right boot vamp hadn’t gone in the machine right and the toe didn’t match the left. Very nice CS regardless.. Steve’s recraft is pretty nice tho. I’d have kept those

[@chuckmays3857]

Great upgrade. Now you have a nice boot! I bought a pair of Thursday Captain Boots and they spent a lot of time in the closet. I don’t think yours will. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardring5368]

Great job as always Steve!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lesreed1635]

A definite improvement on these boots. An informative description how heel to sole affects comfort when walking.

[@krenwregget7667]

Wonderful work as always, Steve. I'd be interested to know what you would have charged a customer for that conversion.

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

Maybe $300

[@krenwregget7667]

@@BedosLeatherworksLLC wow... that's not bad! Thanks Steve.

[@mytwocoins]

That was a fun one. They turned out really nice too. Hey Steve how much did you charge the customer? 😉

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

A lot. LOL

[@馬伕]

​@@BedosLeatherworksLLC 😂😂😂😂😂😂 He still owes you a couple of steak dinners.😂😂😂😂😂

[@benhicks1392]

I really like this boot. And I love your modifications. For me I just wish it came in an 8in hight. I wish that was something that could be modified

[@nostalgiaseeker]

It is a pleasure to watch excellence! Bravo! Tserkernit Talar!