I think mexicans take their leather seriously. I saw some amazing leather goods shops there, and cheap too.
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know they have some serious artisans down there. I'd love to go check it out myself
@Post_Leako2 жыл бұрын
Great timing with this video. I just ordered a pair of their Indigo Vanguards that I'm super excited to get. It was a toss up between them and the Grant Stone Diesel in Navy, but I elected to go with the Vanguards for being cheaper and made in USA. They'll be my first pair of Thursday boots!
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
I saw those, they look really nice! Let me know how you like them
@Post_Leako2 жыл бұрын
@@BootSpy I just got mine. They're my first ever pair of boots with laces and my first boots that aren't Aldos or Docs. I'm still getting used to them cause I guess they need yo be broken in, but these boots are certainly a vibe. I'm gonna enjoy test driving them for a week. I love how the color of mine changes depending on the lighting.
@Post_Leako2 жыл бұрын
@@Verducci3 They were too small so I got the Grant Stone Diesel in Navy instead. No regrets. I adore those boots.
@deepstarsix2 жыл бұрын
This may not be the most popular of opinions, as I've found many boot-tubers tend to shower Thursday Boots with quite bit of praise. Stridewise comes to mind. But in my personal opinion, I see Thursday Boots as primarily a transitionary type boot from sneakers to real heritage boots. A stepping stone boot if you will for perhaps younger men. And I think there is evidence in that thought; Thursday has Poron insoles, in nearly every boot they make. They shy away from veg tan leather insoles, and this makes Thursday's boots more accessible to those of sneaker origins. If you're entering the heritage boot world from sneakers, jumping into thick leather insoles that can sometimes take weeks to mold to your foot could be a bit jarring. Not to mention more traditional heritage boots often come with a fairly high price bracket, another jarring aspect if you're a younger guy who's in college or just finishing it and entering the corporate world and starting to take an interest in your foot wear. The $200 Thursday President/Captain price tag is much more accessible in that case than say Allen Edmonds' Higgins Mill ($445) or Red Wing's Iron Ranger ($350). Another telling sign is in the suggested sizing, Thursday says right on their site, 1/2 size down from your sneakers. Not half size down from the Brannock device, or half size down from your dress shoes or traditional size etc. They say sneakers and are careful to do so, because they've chosen their audience. I don't mind Thursday Boots, I have a Captain. It's decent. It's certainly better than a mall cement boot. And it has it's place, as a stepping stone. But if you're over 30, and you're working full-time and have been for a few years, maybe consider skipping Thursday's transitionary boots altogether, and just go straight to a real heritage boot. Just my two cents.
@JaeSpec12 жыл бұрын
Nailed it! Couldn't have said it better myself.
@df5401482 жыл бұрын
Thursday is a fantastic intro for folks who are just getting into boots, like myself. I got a pair of Diplomats and Vanguards (Grailed for just over $100), and I really like them. They got me excited about boots and to look into other makers like Nicks, Whites, Indonesian MTOs etc. They're a fantastic value, have a huge variety of options and can appeal to a lot of customers. Not all boot buyers care about heritage or origin or whatever. They want something that's solid, a good value and looks nice. Think Thursday fills that niche well.
@jimmy20552 жыл бұрын
Thursdays are beaters.
@HeritageCast Жыл бұрын
They are the Corolla of fancy boots... The 20 year old Crown Vic that wont die. The Old Iron Sides Debra to your Crowbar lol.....
@noelvega59932 жыл бұрын
FYI Leon Gto Mexico is a well known city for their fine boots shoes and Leather jackets and belts....they are real good artesians in what they fabricate...👍👍
@Caballero.Estate2 жыл бұрын
I have both pairs and I find the Captains a bit more comfortable after long walks. For some reason the Vanguards kind of hurts my feet after walking on them for a few hours…..can’t say that about the Captains. I still love both of them though.
@ianharris35022 жыл бұрын
You can get the captain in natural horween chrome xl as well!
@IamNexu2 жыл бұрын
I got a pair of Captains (burnt copper) and a pair of Vanguards (french roast) for Christmas, both in 10.5. The Captains are a smidge smaller. Their length is slightly shorter and the toe box is slightly tighter. The Vanguard's heel is slightly taller and the height is slightly shorter.
@Kids111112 жыл бұрын
Wait, how can the heel be taller and height shorter? If the heel is taller, then the shoe is taller irrespective of how tall or short the shaft is.
@petergreen1994 Жыл бұрын
@@Kids11111if you take a closer look at the ankle area, you will notice that vanguard has a shorter ankle area.
@petergreen1994 Жыл бұрын
@@Kids11111that why the total height(combine height of the upper leather and the heel) of vanguard is shorter than caption
@UnknownUser-rb9pd2 жыл бұрын
The Vanguard is on a slimmer last despite looking a little wider externally. A correction... both the Captain and the Vanguard use a Poron midsole and a leather midsole. Strangely the website only mentions the Poron midsole in the description for the Vanguard and not the leather midsole. The poron comes from a different, USA based, supplier than the Captain boot poron. Second correction, the Captain comes in 23 varieties. For some strange reason the website only shows all the boots in the Classic or Rugged and Resilient groups when you click on the respective category and a subset of the other category but clicking on the other category then shows all the available boots.
@johnathan.jerusik2 жыл бұрын
Love the videos! I have the same vanguard in French roast. And I love them!! I personally think the 66 dollar difference is well worth it! And they are very comfortable and hold up great! I actually work in a machine shop and wore my vanguard and they were amazing! I wish I could wear them everyday but I need a safety toe. Anyways great video!
@GoatzombieBubba4 ай бұрын
You don't need speed hooks with Vanguards you just loosen the aces and pull of the boot then next time you just pull them on and tighten the laces.
@bane1240 Жыл бұрын
Have had 3 pair of Captains and the latest Storm Kings are best of bunch. Wish Thursday Boots would carry as large a variety of colors and sizes (I wear 13) in the Vanguards as I really like that boot as well but they are limited. I also think Thursdays are a great boot, well made and worth the cost when compared to other boots in that range and style.
@watchmanexpert Жыл бұрын
Question how long last the captain boot ? I have redwing and I want try something different
@bane1240 Жыл бұрын
@@watchmanexpert I have had mine about 3 yrs and they were like new. But I dont wear them to death as I have a few pair of boots and wear sneakers mainly in Summer. I have no issues w/their quality.
@djb64962 жыл бұрын
I see you got some ELDO frags on the shelf! Nice. Which ones? I have Tom of Finland and Rien myself. Nice review.
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
One is fat electrician. I can’t remember the name of the other one. Not a huge fan of fat electrician. Too floral-reminds me of grandma
@vertigo21122 жыл бұрын
I have the whiskey stormkings and just bought the black classic. Love Thursdays.
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah sounds like the start of an amazing collection
@1k1ngst0n2 жыл бұрын
great video. One of the big downsides of the Vanguard is the lack of wide sizes. the Captain comes with EE/EEE. I would love to try the Vanguards.
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@pummppkinn2 жыл бұрын
It says right on Thursday's site that the Vanguard has a Poron Insole. Not sure where you got that it's a leather insole from. I know you said midsole in the video, but I assume you meant insole since there is no Poron Midsole available in either boot. The original line of the Thursday Chrome Leather Captains have a "DuraEVA Comfort Strip" midsole, which is just a sheet of EVA foam. However all the Rugged and Resilient leather Captains as well as most of their other boots have a leather midsole and no EVA.
@AlSiguenza Жыл бұрын
I had my local cobbler add speed hooks at $1.50 a pair of hooks (Missouri). Worth the cost and time
@riothero313 Жыл бұрын
I've never even thought about that. I just got my pair so I don't have enough time to be annoyed by them or not but, it's good to keep in mind.
@Germanicnoble Жыл бұрын
Could you do a video comparing the Thursday Logger to the Vanguard?
@JohnBeebe2 жыл бұрын
I wore a pair of Captains in Airzone Adobe for a week last year in Budapest, feet never hurt and I walked a lot while I was there, I highly recommend them
@alexsherel3344 Жыл бұрын
Btw, I’ve NEVER seen anyone irl, wear boots like these with cuffs to the top of the boot. No idea why KZbinrs do this.
@zellerized2 ай бұрын
I thought the same when looking at the website. Its not selling me ...
@MadelnMachines Жыл бұрын
Which is more comfortable in the short term and the long term? I don't think lasting a year longer really matters when it's quite a bit cheaper.
@Boy777USA Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. What leather is better for these boots - full-grain or chromexel?
@alexsherel3344 Жыл бұрын
Google Chromexel…it’s full grain. Almost, best of both worlds it says.
@Thursdayboots2 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
@davidcoleman27962 жыл бұрын
I just need the speed hooks .
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
I know, me too!
@aradoran2 жыл бұрын
If you don't have time to savor putting on your good boots and lacing a couple of eyelets, then you need to slow down. Stop and smell the roses.
@Jebro4392 жыл бұрын
Great comparison
@billyjoepanginen45042 жыл бұрын
I always want to have a pair of boots..i love your videos sir..😊
@kotymccallister51505 күн бұрын
So basically the vanguard is a slightly higher quality dressier, and also shorter captain boot
@hunterhaon42652 жыл бұрын
I really hope they make the vanguard in a wide width I want them so bad
@MichaelPlum2 жыл бұрын
vanguards looks slimmer. Think I might give it a shot and wear my to a wedding
@dpilaitis76472 жыл бұрын
Hey William, great video (as always). I thought your comparative was spot on. I to have both the Captain and Vangaurd boots. I tend to wear the Vangaurd more often, I love the french roast color. While I love my Thurday boots they crease far more and worse than any other boot I own. I mean these creases are like fault lines (appeared after one or two wears). These are the only CXL boots I own that have this issue (my Alden Indy, Whites MP, and Viberg 2030 have a nice gentle crease the kind that add character). Your Vanguards looked relatively unworn, have you had creasing issues yet? Best regards, David.
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I've actually worn my vanguards a lot but haven't had any unusual creasing that I haven't had with other cxl boots. But I'll definitely keep an eye out. Thank you for watching!
@Alex-eh4ot2 жыл бұрын
Man i spent the last two days looking for a Thursday Boot Captain Black Matt alternative which is available in Europe and not find one... Could somebody PLEASE help me? Cant find these Black Matt style anywhere?!?!
@centenoj852 жыл бұрын
Captain all day!!! Once again awesome video Salute and be blessed
@CocoKoi3212 жыл бұрын
Please tell me the vanguard fits wider and wider then even the captain in wider sizing Pretty awful quality tho no gusseted tongue
@LAGUY88 Жыл бұрын
was going to order Thursday's Vanguard Indigo and asked for a black leather lace substitution and was denied.............no customer service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not asking for the Moon.........silly
@harrybrown76802 жыл бұрын
The Vanguard is to low
@MahBok787 ай бұрын
I just started breaking in a new pair of Vanguards as of 2 days ago. (Color #8 to be more specific) & I have noticed how they are more snug on the sides & the sole is alot stiffer. The former is good for my narrow feet though. & the Cromexel doesn't wrinkle like on my Captains. I guess I've drawn the Cromexel Lotery with 2 different results.
@MrBport119 ай бұрын
One thing i can't find is the overall height of each model. Perhaps it's a trick of the camera, but the Vanguards look a bit lower to me. Has anyone worn both?
@Squids_Vlogs5 ай бұрын
Is that color tobacco?
@Cody_Codi_Code Жыл бұрын
Would you rank the Thursday President as the same “value” as the Captain? The only difference is the toe cap, correct?
@MahBok787 ай бұрын
I just purchased a pair of Vanguard boots & I have had a pair of Captains for almost a year now. I'm about to do my own little comparison.
@Jimmymcnulty48 ай бұрын
Big fan of NO speed hooks. Plus the waxed cacao vanguard is sharp. Might give that a shot
@albertvalenzuela9700 Жыл бұрын
Damn I like the vanguard more But it's a bummer that they don't have speed hooks I love speed hooks on my boots
@ubangiestomp2 жыл бұрын
If it’s made in Mexico, then it’s American made! Stay consistent by country not continent. 😂
@brendenbrandi Жыл бұрын
William what is your favorite color of boots from Thursday?
@dm90782 жыл бұрын
Hey I just ordered my Captains! Now you tell me!
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
I think you're gonna love them!
@birkof18862 жыл бұрын
Hello, great video as usual! I wish you would make a unique vlog for Casa Moto Racer, it looks like some quality boots and look wonderful but there is no information or video on KZbin about them! I wonder why? I have a pair of Captain and I am considering purchasing the Casa Moto… Any information or comparison video on the subject might be helpful ! Tnx
@tpf4292 Жыл бұрын
I just bought my first Captain, they have these Dark Olive color (it's really dark green) that look amazing!!!
@tadleyironwood7595 Жыл бұрын
Nice video bud. You ever consider a pair cadets? Would really like to see them in moca suede.
@Flat_Stanley Жыл бұрын
I picked up a pair of new Vanguards in Grizzly Wheat color. My initial impression is mixed. The feel very well built. The extra leather is noticeable. The only thing I see that I don’t like is the wider opening where you put your foot in. My IR’s are a much nicer fit around the ankles. I also snagged a pair with the vibram sole which is great because they were bought to wear as work boots. I loved my 8111 IR’s so much I couldn’t bring myself to wear them to work. I have never had this happen before. Help me baby Jesus!
@111wash2 жыл бұрын
Can someone weight on Samuel Hubbard boots?
@Crackers25492 жыл бұрын
Another very thorough video William...! 5 Stars.... GG...IN
@JamesWilliams-he4lb2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to try out one or the other and I couldn't decide if the extra cost would be worth it for the Vanguard. Then on a whim I looked on Ebay and found a brand new pair of factory second French Roast Vanguards for $130. Made up my mind for me and the "blemish" was so slight as to be unnoticeable after the first wear. I've since picked up a pair of their sneakers and I'd like to add a pair of rugged and resilient captains in the near future. I did buy true to size because I had read in two places that the Vanguard last was slightly slimmer. I feel like the toe box would be a little constricting had I sized down.
@tomgarcia92002 жыл бұрын
theres a ton of vanguards on ebay at the moment for under 150 New.. At that price they are a steal
@mogroot57902 жыл бұрын
Captain is good for waterproof? Or all Thursday boots?
@Zelinc2 жыл бұрын
I own one pair of Thursdays and they don't feel good so I'll stick to different brands.
@sho951002 жыл бұрын
We need to see the Vanguard be resold to finally see if the xtra 60$ is worth it.
@zncuentertainment712 Жыл бұрын
Captain all day erryday
@jgleeson112 жыл бұрын
Beautiful leather on the Vanguard pair! The pick.
@DMorgan772 жыл бұрын
Hi, why you didn't use the 4 year old Captain's in this video for the comparison?
@BootSpy2 жыл бұрын
They look pretty beat up... And by pretty beat up, they basically don't have a heel anymore. I just hold on to them because I eventually want to make a resole video with them
@DMorgan772 жыл бұрын
@@BootSpy that would be a cool video.
@SuperMysteryboi2 жыл бұрын
There’s absolutely no reason to not have speed hooks on the vanguard.. like I returned them purely because I hated that putting on my boots is a whole process every morning
@sed62 жыл бұрын
My French Roast Vanguard busted a lace the first time I tied them. Thursday won't replace it and doesn't sell them separately. So I'm gonna replace sell them for a loss. I specifically bought the Vanguard because it's made in the USA,y mistake!
@deusex57022 жыл бұрын
They do sell them separately, $12 on their website. Look harder. Why would you sell them, pride?
@Reaperszs2 жыл бұрын
it's weird that you want to sell a pair of boots just because the laces were busted, well, for me at least. There are many factors that may break the laces, especially if it's raw hide laces. Do remember that this type of lace does need condition just like your boots to maintain durability.
@EssenceofPureFlavor2 жыл бұрын
What do laces have to do with the quality of the boots?
@Squids_Vlogs5 ай бұрын
W !
@readyme Жыл бұрын
Interesting note. The Captain is available in Natural Chromexcel Horween. The Horween leather was a big positive for the Vanguard... but now it is available in the less expensive boot, give the pros/cons list a significant shift.
@ab_hogs Жыл бұрын
just grabbed a pair of these bc of your comment. thanks
@readyme Жыл бұрын
@@ab_hogs nice! Hope they serve you well. I just bit the bullet on a pair of Grant Stone Diesel boots. Almost twice as much… but I hear nothing but great things. And the natural veg tan leather looks amazing.
@AJ-by6pd2 жыл бұрын
I like your videos and I think you make some great suggestions. My only critique is your facial expressions. I wish you didn’t have them.
@stylesbitchly99312 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your video content. This has helped with my most recent purchase of Thursday Boots. Thank you Oh and most recently subscribed!