New To Quality Boots? Part 1: Service Boots and the Entry Level Thursday Captain Boot

[@shabazkilla]

As someone who is new to the world of quality boots, your channel has been an invaluable resource. Thank you! The care and effort you put into your videos are top notch and very much appreciated.

[@ethanbaran6158]

Thursdays are a good entry point, redwing I'd a good starting point aswell if you don't mind saving up a bit more and going through a hard break in.

[@shabazkilla]

@@ethanbaran6158 I jumped in with both feet (pun intended). So far I have 3 pairs of Thursdays (2 Dukes, 1 Scout), 2 pairs of Grant Stone (Cap Toe and Diesel), 1 pair of Parkhursts (Niagara), 1 pair of Meermin Chelseas, and just got my first pair of Vibergs (2030). My feet have never been happier. My wallet and spouse...not so much.

[@DBZGazettE52]

Yea when i want to see a review of a specific boot i look up at bootlosophy first if he has a review of it. Top notch content.

[@Outlaw_j84]

This video is the best information on boots that are currently in our industry. It should have millions of views

[@A55-s9d]

I've been wearing boots since before it was a trend. My boots grew in price as budget allowed. Somewhere along the way, the quality got better.

[@AlexBrown-vp5yg]

Just ordered my Thursday captain brandys I’m very excited. Your videos are so pleasant and informing and I appreciate your kindness

[@wayneorellana2549]

This is a brilliant idea for a series Teik! I am sure that in time, this will introduce a new generation of kids to good boots. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it.

[@Bootlosophy]

Thank you!

[@ajmedeiros77]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I don’t understand why you’re not up to 100k+ followers yet!! I’m confident you’ll get there though. Fantastic content thank you.

[@Bootlosophy]

Thanks so much!

[@anthonybeckman9665]

Wonderful video. I'm grateful for your approach, good humor, and wisdom.

[@EmperorJared]

Thank you for always doing a land acknowledgment, i have never been to perth but i know whose history is tied to the land and their names because of you

[@demonbydesign]

I feel compelled to give my first ever comments on one of your vids. Great content as usual btw😊. My boot journey started with Western cowboy boots, morphed into lace up boots soon thereafter. This all began a few years ago mind you (I’m now 57yrs young). I went from Ariat to Lucchese. Then I went from finding a $5 pair of Clark’s Bushacre 2 at a thrift store to buying pair of Timberland Earthkeepers to Thursday Captains (suede) to Thorogood 8” crazy horse leather moc toe to Red Wing Iron Rangers and Blacksmiths to trying some Grant Stone Brass boots and even Alden Indy’s. And through this journey I came to some basic understandings and what I personally enjoy. I like the look, fit and feel of certain ones and the ones I ended up with are : Two pairs of Clark’s desert boots (a third pair soon 😅). I love the overall silhouette of the classic chukka and it’s so easy to wear and are very versatile and comfortable. Thorogood 8” Mocs. My main working pair when I’m in the warehouse at my job. I love the fit and feel of the wedge soles. Also enjoy the secure snug feel of the 8” Thursday Captains in dark olive suede. A very comfortable and easy to compliment my typical casual outfits. The almond toe shape isn’t my favorite when looking down on these but the profile is sweet and I love the color. Red Wing Blacksmiths. Cooper rough n tough leather. Sometimes I wear them and at this point are broken-in well, but sometimes think I may sell them as I tend to wear others much more often. I loved the Alden Indy’s but will wait to find a nice used pair and save money. As for western boots, I kept some and those I did ended up being more the Ariats and boot barn brand (Moonshine Spirit). The bottom line (pun intended) is that my journey taught me that I enjoy modest priced boots (except the Alden’s), and I guess I’m that odd person who didn’t end up looking down on stuff like Clark’s and even though they certainly aren’t made as sturdy and with all the best components, etc., they work for me great. I wouldn’t mind one day trying the Oak Street trench boot, those have maybe the best profile ever in a service style 😊 Anyway, just some of my experience. Your mileage will vary ✌️

[@Bootlosophy]

Nothing wrong with Clarks!

[@tony_r_pierce]

Another home run (or perhaps a SIX, in Teik's world) video for this channel. Exceptional communication skills and so enjoyable to watch and hear. I'm looking forward to the remaining parts in this series. The Thursday Captain was my first boot of this type, and a gateway boot it was! Gave me the confidence and the understanding to move into other brands.

[@randynovick7972]

I think I crossed the 50 pair mark sometime last year, and Thursday captains were right in the first three. I don't wear anything for more than a couple days in a row, but the captains always feel really good - like I've been wearing them for a month. I've moved on to different style choices, but I still can't part with them. Thanks for talking about this.

[@goonerphilosopher]

One thing not mentioned but relevant to a new boot buyer is that Thursday has a generous and easy return policy. Because sizing, style preference, and leather choice can be a challenge for someone new, being able to make a return easily and without penalty is important.

[@Bootlosophy]

Great point

[@Holabirdsupercluster]

This is exactly what my Thursday's (Vanguards in Chromexcel No. 8) did for me: confirmed for me that I am a chelsea and chukka man. Love the look, the feel, the construction of more traditional boots but not the actually wearing, too heavy!

[@mattjones5817]

I live a couple of hours from Leon. In fact my daughter goes to university there. There's a lot of decent "entry level" boots here. I've been picking a few pairs up for the last couple of years.

[@BladderProductions]

Yes I am new . I just bought Recd Wing Iron Ranger Copper as my first pair. I'm waiting until Black Friday to see if Grant Stone will have a sale for my 2nd.

[@Doodleman2020]

Grant Stone usually offers a percentage discount with a purchase of $400USD or more.

[@kevindonald7666]

Greetings from NZ,can I just say how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@nuki82]

Great video. Im in Chile so buying some of these is hard (no availabilty through amazon and such). But there are local makers, and leather craft is not new, so I´ll give it a chance. Thanks!

[@jgb0017]

This is great advice. I always suggest to people new to footwear that they not spend much on their first pair to see if they like it. Thursdays are not only stylish, but also perfect as a first opportunity to check boots out (or even as a place to stop).

[@kitcraft9516]

Just to share some sizing perspective: I have a 9.5 4E true size but wear a 10 wide in Thursdays. I can squeak into a 10.5D in some models but it isn't ideal. Sizing up in a D seems to work fine in sneakers for me, not so much with boots. Most of my sneakers are 9.5 2/4E New Balance for scale.

[@cjanquart]

Thursday Captains were my first pair as well; found out about them from Kickstarter IIRC. Not going to lie, Grant Stone and Viberg are on my list; currently have a pair of Beckett Simonon Silvas on order/construction.

[@1976adrianwilliams]

Great post. I'm awaiting a pair of Thursday Captains in the mail. I'd love some Vibergs but I've got two kids to feed 😅

[@Bootlosophy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kierkegaarde]

Thank you! This kind of guide and information is so hard to come by. Keep up the great work!

[@NedSchneebly-eh7kh]

Have you ever looked at Canada West Boots? Made in Canada. Affordable for most people who want the heritage boot. Only problem is that they are hard to find in the style and size you want since they are only sold at retailers in Canada. I have a pair of Moorby's and they are awesome.

[@Bootlosophy]

I’ve had difficulty getting them mail order

[@blaight87]

I love your Intro. Yes being a newbie is slow but getting into a new field with proper research skills is a lot of fun.

[@CheungD99]

Love learning everything about service boots. The fit is so crucial and with manufacturers selling online it is difficult to judge if they would be a good fit. Your videos are really helpful!

[@arindambasu9850]

While I did start with the same Thursday captains, I feel it's best to start off with a higher end model such as GS etc because now I hardly wear the Thursdays at all. There is a night and day difference in the quality of leather and construction when you spend the extra 120-150 USD which is well worth it.

[@cheekibreeki9155]

I do agree with that, but I also have to acknowledge that it's the sub 200 to 200 dollar boots that changed my mind on how much money spent on a boot is too much money. Today you buy a Thursday Captain and you start asking yourself if there is more to this whole boot thing. Tomorrow, you're camping Oak Street Bootmakers for a discount so that their 500+ boots would go down to 360 ish.

[@johnathanblack8894]

While I agree with the sentiment. It's similar in watches. Everyone says start with a Seiko, and then move up the ranks to Oris, Breitling, Omega, Grand Seiko, and then Rolex, JLC, then again to Audemars Piguet, and Patek. Most people until they are sure they are going to dive into automatic watches, can't think of spending more than $500 on an outdated, piece of awesome technology. So Seiko and Thursday, play an amazing role in getting people into the hobby. It's nice to see a watchbox with a Rolex and an SKX007. It also is nice to see a beat up pair of Thursdays, alongside Truman, Nicks, or Vibergs. Additionally, some people don't ever climb the tiers and enjoy the Seiko and Thursdays for life!! Enjoy whatever watches and boots you are wearing, and get out and live life with them!!

[@mickosullivan2962]

It really enjoy your presentation ! I think you do a great job ! Keep up the good work !

[@MrStreetninja007]

Great series idea

[@RainCity3rd]

Undervalued gem of the captain lineup with the Horween CXL in natural, the only non Thursday in house leather, otherwise have to go for the vanguard line for $65 bucks and slightly different style or other brands nearly double the price. It's one of the lighter leathers so wont be for everyone although most other higher prices brands offer this same color/leather. Also weirdly on the Thursday website this colour doesn't show up well as an option as first have to click any of the "classic" line up before this natural option shows up.

[@NoriOfDurin]

Thank you for the boot videos. I have been enjoying them. Also I really like the hat you’re wearing in the video. May I ask what brand and model it is?

[@joemarvin5170]

That was a really nice video for us newbies. Thank you. My two pair of Thursday's are my gateway to Goodyear welted service boots.

[@minnesota-hk1vp]

Thank You for sharing!

[@1k1ngst0n]

well said again. love the perspective and comparison.

[@Angel-AbC9]

Nice work look foward to seeing a continuation

[@santhakumar7959]

Wish to see Chukka boots reviews on your channel

[@chinatownboy7482]

I think that my Florsheim Foundry, with Horween Chromexcel, at $150 was a better buy than Thursday Boots.

[@Bootlosophy]

@@chinatownboy7482 great price!

[@chinatownboy7482]

@@Bootlosophy Amazon in The USA, currently has Florsheim Foundry for $80 USD. A real bargain for a boot with Goodyear welt, and Horween Chromexcel. I'm trying to talk myself out of it. After all, I only have 2 feet.

[@MahBok78]

Is there a difference between Venetian Shoe Cream & Venetian Leather Balm? I have a bottle of the leather balm & use it on my Captains. I use Saphir Renavatuer on my Grant Stones & Beckett Siminons.

[@Bootlosophy]

Not really, just consistency

[@harrybrown7680]

The Captain in "brown" still looks like the highest quality from Thursday, the shine looks a bit like horse leather

[@stephenoconnell6255]

Hi, where abouts in Perth are you as I lived there in 1981 _1983

[@tonywirth6722]

I truly enjoy your channel, and you’ve influenced my search for boots. But I struggle to reconcile your mellifluous voice and careful presentation style - I often listen at night as a wind down - with the opening music.

[@musicfashionstyle9269]

About Thursday boot VS Allen Edmonds Dalton boot. Which one is high quality and worth.

[@Bootlosophy]

Check the prices, they reflect comparative quality

[@victorc8896]

I like your hat ! Tell us about it!!

[@Bootlosophy]

It’s an Akubra

[@victorc8896]

What model ? I really like yours and i have a similar shape head like you and yours is perfect.

[@TheVoidsmithII]

So im planning on getting into Heritage boots but have only had sneakers, some Clark's desert boots, doc martens chelsea boots. I want to save up for some Grant Stone Diesel boots but would it be better to get a pair of Thursdays so then I can try out the style or just save up for the Grant Stones since Im pretty sure that Ill like them?

[@Bootlosophy]

If you’re already sure, go for it

[@chris11211]

Sure. The one thing about Thursdays is that it is "cheap". When your pair arrives you must get a flashlight with you and scrutinize every inch of stitching for a few minutes - don't let them get away with a lazy workers occasional stitching error, and exchange if something is incomplete or wrong with the constriction. When it comes to sizing, ideally, you must have the ball of your foot aligned with the widest part of the boot so that it can flex correctly, and because leather is unforgiving when sizing is off. Watch a video on how to use a Brannock device before buying. And with care, you must buy a pair of cheap cedar shoe tree as insurance to keep the shoe stable, and you must buy a horsehair brush and clean either after every wear, or at max 3-5 days of wear to avoid cracking of the leather.

[@grebewater]

Is that an Akubra? The only thing better than a nice pair of boots is a good hat.

[@Bootlosophy]

Yes it is!

[@robertgallagher2226]

WARNING! Thursday boots are a gateway drug! :)

[@MdIbrahim-vr8ej]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Al_lan]

I hope that’s an Akubra on your head! lol

[@stefma6303]

Akubra hat?

[@Bootlosophy]

Yesss!

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

I'm always struck by the (mainly) US attitude that your boots should be as rugged as possible and capable of surviving anything. All this does is make your boots expensive, stiff, heavy ,with a long break in and often makes them less versatile if you want to wear them in dressier environments. Maybe it's the same attitude that makes people buy Hummers and other overly rugged off roaders even though they live in towns and cities and have soft lifestyles. I own loads of boot brands but I still wear my (many) Thursday boots the most and I suspect for most people they are easily rugged enough and usually a huge upgrade on the sneakers that are the staple footwear of much of the populations of western countries..

[@Tyradius]

This is mostly because the Pacific Northwest has a lot of forestry workers. We are the flanel and blue jeans with boots lumberjacks with an axe or chainsaw on the shoulder people. 😂 The boots have to be rugged. Nicks, Whites, JK, Franks and more are all in Washington State.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@Tyradius That makes sense if you're the small subset of the population that is involved in forestry and similar jobs in the field itself. And it will still be a relatively small percentage, even in the PNW compared to the total number of workers in the thousands of other occupations in the region. Plus I assume most of those workers will buy the more work orientated boots by these brands with safety features like protected toe caps. My comment though was mainly aimed at the people who buy the "heritage" boots as fashion items. I understand why people like well made/built stuff but there's a point where the disadvantages of rugged and heavy make everyday use a bit silly but I suppose we all have our own personal view of how far is silly.

[@Tyradius]

@@UnknownUser-rb9pd I suppose that's just Goodyear stitched footwear in general, the difference is thickness of leather. Even quality dress shoes are made that way, just thinner more supple leathers.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@Tyradius It's also the number of leather layers under the foot which affects stiffness and the overall weight of the boots. As well as owning American style boots from Grant Stone Red Wings, Viberg, Chippewa etc. I also own quite a few, reasonably high end boots from brands such as Trickers, Crockett and Jones and Cheaney and the difference between them and cheaper brands is in the leather quality and selection and refinement rather than making the boots more rugged and tougher than the cheaper brands. The cost is the same as Nicks and Whites boots but the approach is very different. It's the difference between making a high end product and the American approach in the boot world of making a bullet proof product with the disadvantages mentioned previously. I would argue that only a few people working in specific areas need the latter and if you are going to spend that sort of money, spending the money on a more refined boot would make more sense for most people given their lifestyles.

[@toddfleury7324]

The problem with collecting boots in your later years is it’s a constant reminder of your mortality. Sadly I doubt I will ever wear out even my entry level boots. Remember, soon you will be dead.

[@Bootlosophy]

We all await death. Should we wait in dread, or wait with a sense of elan?

[@peterblum613]

My last request will be to put the boots on my feet and keep the bottom of the coffin open. Ill look good.