Carhartt Should STILL Be Embarrassed - (CUT IN HALF)

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Carhartt Work Boot Review - Carhartt is known for their workwear overalls, jackets, coats, pants and more recently their boots. In the last few years Carhartt has become more popular in the fashion industry with everyone wearing their Carhartt beanie and overalls (including me). Has carhart turned into a fast fashion brand? Today I am cutting apart one of their dedicated work boots to see if they have gone full fashion or if there is a little bit of their workwear heritage left in them.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:18 Boot Info
1:33 Leather
2:59 Lining
4:12 Construction
5:07 Insole
5:20 Outsole
6:16 Midsole
6:44 Cut In Half
8:18 Analysis
11:39 Rip Test
12:29 Summary/Final Thoughts
#carhartt #carharttwip #workboots

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@frankytanky5076]

Never buy footwear from primarily clothing brands, it's basically a rule at this point. All they do is outsource to the cheapest possible manufacturing.

[@krkrbbr]

yeah I just bought a pair of Levi's boots they are just above average

[@JRT140]

That would definitely include Under Armour

[@kevinjogoo8730]

@@krkrbbr for carhartt it’s a company called Black Diamond. The cheapest garbage you can imagine

[@hydroaegis6658]

Same goes for not buying clothing from primarily shoe brands.

[@garethbaus5471]

Sortove like how you generally shouldn't buy a knife from a gun company (with 1 exception that I know of)

[@Canuckcrisis]

My local shoe store stopped carrying Carhartt boots last year after alot of complaints. They have never seen so many problems in 73 years.

[@CarcassGrater]

That says a lot! Wow, long time in the industry!

[@jeffw1267]

I work for the post office and we're given allotments for our footwear, which is all union and USA made. And the footwear is getting noticeably worse. Apparently the shoes are assembled in the USA but use foreign components. The snowboots leak and the $200 shoes wear out in three months.

[@scottnelson3031]

They’ll end up start selling at Walmart before too long.

[@rudy_2299]

That’s what happens when 5 year olds are building stuff in China

[@slymarbo4046]

@@scottnelson3031 lol I remember as a teen spending a lot of money on ekco at like sport check just seen it at Walmart today

[@SirHarrisonPhillips]

Can’t bring myself to buy their stuff anymore. They joined the fast fashion going for trends instead of the core audience that built them into what they were. They are more worried about selling overpriced beanies at urban outfitters than making good long lasting products. Real shame

[@j.johnson8360]

And turned their backs on the folks who made them who they are.

[@galenmarek8287]

I get WHY they did it, but the HOW they did it is what baffles me. They could have sold the crappy, fashion line of lower quality to appeal to the trendy people; AND still kept the good old tough as nails stuff we used to buy. Even if they made the price of the “work wear” line more outrageous then It already was, we’d still have better quality workwear from Carhartt.

[@UncleDon226]

I switched to Prison Blues years ago and never looked back. Made in Oregon and you get that wonder of "Who made my pants? Was it a drug dealer? A murderer? A bank robber?"

[@LawF250]

Because of all the city 'country' people......

[@donaldramey1896]

I got duped by the brand reputation and thought I was getting a great deal. The boots are crap. I will never buy any Carhartt product again.

[@ttbmg]

Thank you Rose Anvil for this exposure. They should be ashamed of themselves. You are making it so that these companies will have to step up their "quality" game because there is someone out there who has the knowledge and expertise to call them out when they are doing good as well as when they are not.

[@galvanizedgnome]

Avoid everything Carhartt

[@thevtadventure1062]

Got a pair of these for free two years ago, after 2 weeks doing bodywork the sole was separating and the inside absolutely feel apart. HORRIBLE!!

[@thevtadventure1062]

Really want to see a review of the Origin brand boots. The Lincoln cap toe style looks really good and the bison. They look quality made and could last a few re-soles I’m sure. Everything sourced in America also is a plus!

[@makatron]

@@thevtadventure1062 I too would love to see Origin boot bere.

[@thevtadventure1062]

@@makatron Honestly if he reaches out to them I’m sure they would, they seem to be a good company. There are a few reviews out there but none to the technical breakdown like Rose Anvil!

[@lilkobe_2k]

Used to work for a Carhartt retail store and would literally tell people not to buy our boots when my boss wasn’t around. They’re made by a 3rd party company, black diamond as far as I know, and Carhartt basically just has their name and logo stamped on to it. The amount of returns I got after a month from people who actually worked in them and had them fall apart was INSANE!!

[@rowanstothard6758]

I'm from the UK and I bought a pair of these last November and they lasted a week before the rubber toe 'protector' started to separate from the boot. I emailed the place I bought them and received a full refund. The worst boots I've ever owned.

[@1pcfred]

Yeah that toe is a total scam. Boot grift.

[@tshelley4232]

Carhart has lost my business…I needed a good leather work glove. Went to Tractor supply and found a good leather carhart glove. I used it one time and grabbed a piece of hot steel that I was welding. The glove melted instantly, wholly molly. Crap gloves was made out of plastic faux leather. I’m pissed!

[@Killicon93]

Sound like dangerous false advertisement to me. It's all fun and games until you get your glove melted to your hand.

[@shigemorif1066]

"A really sh...a really terrible boot..." Lol, almost! I didn't realize Carhartt was becoming such a "fashion" brand. I used to buy their trousers for work even though I was in an office because they lasted forever. But then the quality dipped...I guess they've lost focus on it with their popularity.

[@thastump]

I have one of their Bartlett jackets that I bought recently. It's still the same quality as the old ones and the Detroit jacket.

[@SteveTheDog115]

it seems like every outdoor goods brand seems to go through this. they get really popular, lower their quality and up their profit margins and production to meet the fast fashion demands, the quality plummets so the people who really brought your brand to the forefront(the people who bought it before it was cool) leave for greener pastures and then when the fast fashion fad moves on from your brand the company nearly collapses and has to go back to their roots. Same thing happened to northface, remember pre "northface, tights, and uggs" days when they were a really nice outdoors brand? they have since gone back to their roots to try and get back to that, but that fast fashion crap nearly costed the entire brand.(im sure it made some venture capitalists a boatload of money tho in the process so woo hoo for them...)

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

That happens to lots of companies. They’re clueless about their customer base. Things change and sometimes not for the better.

[@garethbaus5471]

I have 2 pairs of their double front pants, I generally find Duluth to be a bit more durable and comfortable.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

@@garethbaus5471 A channel you may enjoy: Carl Murawski. He did a video the other day on workwear brands that are strictly American made. Not just American companys . American made goods. Shocking how expensive some of that stuff is. Anyway in case you didn’t know about him👍🏻

[@camerongunn7906]

I swear you have ruins me. After buying and wearing quality boots, I can't buy crap anymore. Love the reviews! It's sad but predictable that Carhart would go cheap. It seems that is always the way of major corporations.

[@viperstrike3827]

What pisses me off is not that brands go cheap, its that they keep their prices high while profiting from the hands of starving underpaid workers in 3rd world countries.

[@GeorgeWockington01]

@@viperstrike3827 honestly capitalism socialism and communism all suck

[@viperstrike3827]

@@GeorgeWockington01 I agree, capitalsim is my favorite poison though.

[@nicholas2447]

I'm a delivery guy so I walk a lot. I have been wearing these boots for a year now. The tread started chipping away in the first 2 months. That toe guard ripped and I could clearly see there was no leather under it. They aren't the most comfortable boot. They make my feet sweat a lot, even in the winter. I really appreciate this video to back up what I've always thought about these boots.

[@tonysoprano4883]

Carhartt still makes some great clothing. I live by a unwritten rule: never buy shoes from a brand that isn't a shoe brand. This is a typical example of it.

[@hustlehumbly6169]

Just like CAT boots lol

[@lifeofola9289]

I disagree they suck all around now

[@jessewoody5772]

My unwritten rule is dont ever buy coffee from Mr. Hero

[@wolfmantroy6601]

Carhartt clothing has went way down hill in the last few years. I went to Dickie brand instead.

[@terranempire2]

At least he’s honest about doing it for the Views.

[@kurt6081]

yeah, it feels refreshing to have it acknowledged.

[@biogeniclife]

Agreed.

[@kcfreeman3021]

Love the honesty;)

[@johnbockelie3899]

When I was a kid things were made in Japan , then Hong Kong , as I got older it became Taiwan , NOW it's all China. Cheap labor, high prices.

[@mitchoconnell6944]

Agreed also it's nice to know what you're getting.

[@nomadicsouls3290]

These companies don’t give a xuck other than rinsing their customers.

[@brianmgrim]

I’m glad you’re illuminating the characteristics of durable footwear. It’ll be challenging for me to buy any footwear that I can’t first see the same model cut in half, thanks to you. Big thumbs up.

[@-cMc-]

This video is so helpful. I have been thinking the exact same thing for the longest time. The shose I use to buy back in the day were so much nicer. Nowadays I seriously have shoes that fall apart in a year or two.

[@WDGFE]

If they’re swirling down this hole on their boots, I expect they’ll be doing the same on the rest of their catalog soon, if not already.

[@evildead1791]

Carhartt is now just another company selling crap under what used to be a reputable name, duluth trading and many others in the same boat, shame really.

[@explosivemallard8038]

Almost like private companies can't sell consumers good products in a market where money is all that matters, like the free market propaganda was all lies. I think all this company failure at the expense of the common man is representative of the failure of late-stage capitalism. We deserve better.

[@evildead1791]

@@explosivemallard8038 what are you proposing?

[@explosivemallard8038]

@@evildead1791 We have options, but right now we’ve got too many fools that are conditioned to be scared and resist any change, even when it’s beneficial.

[@UncleDon226]

Prison blues. They have been making the same workwear from Oregon state penitentiary for decades. I dont know if it is because they are relatively unknown or because it is a state institution, but they havent sold out the quality for fashion.

[@explosivemallard8038]

@Rafael Polo Communism isn’t good. This is our problem: we’ve been conditioned to associate any economic change with communism regardless of what it is. The red scare has exploited people’s fears and made lasting effects which has made us unreasonably fearful of any economic change. While the housing market slips away from the average American, over 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and formerly good American companies fall to poor quality, it’s a shame that many have been so fearmongered that they’ll never open up to improvement.

[@johnurbanek1027]

When I was a mechanic, I quit buying the $200 everybody else was using and just used $45 pairs from Walmart from then on because they lasted just as long. These $160 Carhartt boots look almost exact to those $45 Brahma.

[@kylergoodson1961]

Should've never stopped buying the quality boots. Brahma's are crap i used to wear those. Lol

[@johnurbanek1027]

@@kylergoodson1961 Nah, I don't suffer from the pain others complain about, so if the $45 ones were lasting just as long, why bother paying more? The leather always gave out on the expensive ones in a few months. The soles start falling off the cheap ones after a few months. I'd zip tie the soles back together and use them for another half a year, and wouldn't buy new ones until I'm literally walking barefoot in them, so to me they last way longer. Couldn't rig anything up on the leather of the expensive ones to make them last longer.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It looks like as soon as you wear the heel down, the water and snow will get inside.

[@cedricboivin9422]

It's been a long time since we have seen such a straight cut.

[@MrCadillackness72]

I'm on my 3rd pair of these boots. Working for a major soda company and now in a warehouse, they last about 6 months before knee, hip, and back pain start. But my Redbacks will be here next week. I watched your video with those and figured I'd give them a shot. Thanks!

[@ramonmartinezjr.5697]

I'm recently on week 3 on my redback easy escape. And they took a while to get used to but man I'm starting to hit my stride in them. I did buy the leather insole 25$ for mine I'm sure they helped my foot as I see it starting to mold to my foot. I'm recommending them to everyone. But they dont seem to happy with parting with $200. Even tho they're totally worth it.

[@mattymac444]

I'm two weeks into my Redbacks after searching for a quality work boot and after watching that video. I work in a brewery and they are fantastic. A nice ortho insole is the cherry on top.

[@AndrewSchlegel]

I got a pair of their lace up boots about 3 or 4 months back, super comfortable so far once they're broken in, but I have found they're not great on ice

[@6727mari]

Why did it take 3 tries?

[@1pcfred]

Someone a long time ago taught me a trick with boots. Bring a second pair and switch them lunch time. Then you're on fresh soles that aren't compressed. There's something to it.

[@immortanjoe9362]

I learned a long time ago to avoid major name brand work boots. This channel validated my experience. Well done.

[@ShinyOwen]

Several years ago I bought some Carhartt work boots. The rubber wore through to the composite toe in a week. Very disappointing for the money I spent on them! Edit: they're now relegated to my yardwork / lawn mowing boots.

[@sleepininicetrell]

About to be mine starting tonight. Wtf bro these suck

[@Lord_Mad_Dog]

Those foam blocks are trash. They're too indipendent of the rest of the outsole and you'll notice it as they wear in. Also the layers are pretty indipendent and move around a lot once some heat can soften the adhesive up enough. I'm gonna stick with the 3 Carhartt products I have left and never buy another product from them. The quality really went downhill for them. At least Dickies clothes are cheap for the same quality tbh

[@joeysalazar4356]

I love this type of you tube channel. Keeps us educated and hopefully these companies accountable.

[@ydd2637]

I love this guys honesty.

[@musicfind4020]

Thank you for this video, confirms my thoughts, Modern Carhartt was a lifestyle brand more than it is a work wear brand, sad to see lifestyle quality permitting into the workwear ranges. Good news is there are other brand options.

[@dirtroadtragedy]

Thank You for pulling the laces out. It drives me insane when u cut through them.

[@billyhudson2533]

🤣🤣

[@billyhudson2533]

Yes very true

[@pwilki8631]

It's a short drive obviously

[@papagotbigtoes3344]

It would be fine if they passed the savings to the consumer

[@234234234werrrrrrr]

Bought a Carhartt backpack, returned: cheap product for premium price Got Carhartt winter gloves for Christmas, returned: cheap product for premium price They are definitely betraying their customers. It makes me wonder if there was some big management changes or something.

[@John_Smith_Smith_John]

Even the most gangster rappers sellout and become Disney stars.

[@ammoniawilder4451]

All they do is outsource the work for as cheap as possible and the slap their brand name on it. Then after that, turn around and jack the prices up. They don’t care if you like it or not as long as you buy it

[@michaellk2254]

Amazing video as always. Would be nice to spend a bit more time on the sole construction though and the possible cons and pros. On a side note, I'll just mention that a series on military desert boots (Belleville, altama, Bates, Wellco, etc.) Would be amazing to see. There are so many options you just wonder what you should even get. Thanks!

[@rhekman]

I just got the "budget" version of these boots for Christmas '21. They were still named "Carhartt Rugged Flex 6", but varied slightly in style. Mine do not have the rubber toe cover, or the embossed faux leather pattern. They were from Amazon for $80. Another issue I had that wasn't mentioned in the video, is the leather itself easily tears/abrades. I've had a few "flaps" gouged out of the leather on the toe just from kicking mudflaps and running boards in the cold. I've taken to gluing the flaps back down with Gorilla Glue, then a heavy mink-oil treatment to hide the cuts. For that price, I was expecting basically a tennis shoe masquerading as a work boot, and that's basically what they are. Still rather disappointing.

[@hrabmv]

whaat?? proper tennis shoe costs 100 eur

[@rhekman]

@@hrabmv 😂😂😂

[@JuanReyes-qs3ye]

Same Tho me ok jajajaja

[@MattieXMoto]

That is sad...those layers look like toasted Wonder bread. this is how Brands slowly die. I have a feeling there is a new movement of "Own less. Buy less. Buy better" will help smaller cos like Wesco, Nick's, Whites, etc for really tough boots.

[@robertmaclean2584]

Thank you for saving me from buying another pair of these! They feel great n everything, but the price point they just do not stand the test of time. Keep up the great work, love the content.! 👍🏼

[@TheMidnightModder]

Carhartt can sew together fabric. That's all they can do, so that's all they should do.

[@bossman4799]

Great video as always. If you’re planning on doing more work boots, try Red Wing’s King toe line. My local store says it’s their most popular and I imagine that’s similar elsewhere.

[@cargogh]

A couple of days ago, Home Depot's morning daily-special email had some of these listed very cheap, of course not in sizes to fit a human foot. They must have gotten wind of this upcoming review.

[@zonerflys]

I'm on my second pair, the wide toe cap, the fact that it actually fits me (I have a 12.5-13 foot) size 12 fits in this boot and availability work for me. I get a boot allowance so the relatively low cost allows me to use this as a fair weather boot and then spend on winter and poly urethane rubber boots to have the right boot at all times. All that said I wouldn't expect more then 1 year of daily wear before the internal sole material starts to break down. That seems to be what happened to my first pair. They still look good on the outside though.

[@jbmbryant]

Glad I found this channel! In 2013 I bought a pair of redwing 616's (made in China) that were absolute junk. Since then, they seemed to have upped their game (now they're made in Vietnam) and are $50 more. I was hoping you could naybe do a video on those please. Also, Danner vicious. That's what I'm wearing now and love them! Thank you!

[@anthonyottinger2594]

love the vid Weston, I bought a pair of Keen Cincinnati? work boots about 9 months ago only paid $184 for them and they are holding up great, moc toe styling, Carbon safety toe, and the rubber lug sole is barely worn at all. I think you should do a review on those, People are sleeping on this great work boot.

[@kylecameron6045]

I have kind of the opposite opinion of my keen Pyrenees. Waterproofing crapped out in 3 months and lugs pealed off after 5. Wasn’t even wearing them everyday. Never again will I waste money on keen. On the lighter side they were the most comfortable boot out of the box I’ve ever worn

[@anthonyottinger2594]

@@kylecameron6045 man I'm sorry to hear that, but the Cincinnatis hold up. It could be that the two boots are completely different. One having a cemented construction and the other a goodyear welt etc.

[@cm0cm]

Love my keen San Jose’s!

[@masonzimmerman8883]

I’d love to see that! I’ve been thinking about getting them what do you think about them?

[@1891kmk]

Keens don’t like hot work they get destroyed

[@hassanmirza2970]

you should do a video on the Red Wing 2406, probably the most worn boot on actual construction sites.

[@johnthewanderer5851]

A few years ago I bought the CMF8389 "Rugged Flex 8-Inch Insulated Composite Toe Work Boot" from Carhartt, it seems to be pretty similar to the boot in the review. I bought it for a winter work boot, since they're waterproof (although I spray all my boots with waterproof spray), insulated, and composite toe (since steel toes are colder in the winter). So far they've held up well and are comfortable, although I only wear them in the winter.

[@dane5896]

20 years ago, I bought a pair of Rocky boots for winter wear at work. I wore them only once and put them back in the box. I recently found them and opened the box. The soles had disintegrated, and fallen of the boots.

[@-NIRN-]

Carhartt isn't a workwear brand anymore. It's a high school / college skater boy hype brand

[@kevinjogoo8730]

They license out their footwear to a company called Black Diamond. Black Diamond cuts every corner possible to maximize their profit with no regard to consumers

[@cm0cm]

HE MAD!

[@BNSFREVIVAL1]

mmm.....I’d have to disagree with you. I work out in the Permian Basin and my guys wear only two brands of FR coveralls: Bulwark and Carhartt. These garments take a SERIOUS beating and are still operational.

[@shootdeer9662]

@@BNSFREVIVAL1 But look at their marketing and new products. They are moving towards being a fashion brand not real work stuff. They may still make real work stuff, but its on its way out.

[@almog3875]

12:41 - Yes, trick people to buy shitty boots.

[@brianx04]

Shsh, really terrible boot. lol

[@almog3875]

@@brianx04 yap haha

[@seankelley8160]

I have the 8 inch rugged flex. I purchased them about 6 months ago. Used for yard work and light remodeling jobs. I treated them with 3 coats of sealer before I started using them. They have not had any failures so far. I have dropped a few light items on them (20-30 lbs.) with no issue at all. I have stepped on a lot of pointy objects and not had any penetrations. Yard work; paint and drywall mud have stained them and stick to the rubber portions; but I can't say as I have been overly concerned with cosmetic issues. The shoelaces have started to have issues after only 6 months, but when they fail they are easy to replace. I decided to purchase them because I had a get $20 off of any purchase over a $100 at the local hardware store and these "looked" good. Can't really complain much overall. Not sure whether I would recommend or not. They haven't given me any reason to complain, but they also haven't given me any reason to want to purchase again. Anything over 8 hours in them does become a bit fatiguing so I can't say they are the most comfortable boots I have ever had. Thanks for all the info and keep posting.

[@schotzfired]

I have the 8 inch version of this boot with the 3m thinsulate and I love it

[@randolphpinkle4482]

When a company is deceptive with one significant product, it's likely to have quality issues all the way up and down the product lines.

[@Cellar__Door]

I'd love to see an analysis of a Cebu boot. I've considered buying them in the past. Carhartt may make horrible boots, but I love their work pants.

[@JudeFunk37]

Thorogood Moc Toe is my go to. I'm half way through my 2nd pair and will be buying the exact same next time. 🙌

[@bunkyman8097]

You are totally correct: they should be embarrassed. I always liked their coats but now I have a totally different take on them. Thank you for the work you do to inform us about things like this.

[@kyleduddleston4123]

I think I remember having these as my first work boots back when I first worked for Indiana Department of Transportation doing road work and plowing snow. I do remember them being a crap boot, but at the time I had no previous experience with work boots. I just figured that wearing out within 6 months was normal or at least not that bad. Having been a Red Wing and Keen customer since, I now understand just how bad these were. The "protective" toe and patch on the back wore through very quickly and the cuff around the ankle began to crack. I didn't keep them long enough to wear through the sole, but they were uncomfortable from day one as I was spending hours on my feet when I would be flagging for a work site or other long work days like crack filling, which consists of walking down the highway for miles at a time. I'm done with Carhartt anyways. They won't stand up for their employees and they clearly don't understand their customer base. They make some good stuff, but spending my money with other brands whom share my values is more important than having the most recognized work gear brand, especially when they have started cutting corners like this.

[@SA102896AS]

I've been through 3 pairs of Carhartt work boots in the past two years. My brand loyalty clouded my better judgment after the first pair. The inside keeps falling apart, and a lot of the stitching on the outside fails.

[@dang9753]

That’s all great info. I love the cut away view and all your comments on the way the boot is made. Everything you said makes sense. I just never really looked at boot construction in detail. I’ll keep it in mind. It does look like they kinda cut a few corners, construction wise, to maximize profit. After all, this is what companies do. However, some of us don’t have unlimited options in selecting a boot. Fit is the most important issue. To be fair, this is not something you can address. I step into the Men's 6" Energy and it just fits. And that’s pretty much game, set and match right there. I tried many other brands, they just don’t fit my foot very well. So back on the shelf they go. I’m sure there is a better made boot out there somewhere that I could wear - I just have not found it yet. Obviously, nobody is going to wear an uncomfortable boot, no matter how well made it is. The 6" Energy boot is similar but comes with a slightly better insole (Insight I believe). This is what I wear. It has a molded foam insole thingy with a decent arch. My feet just like it. I don't know why, they just do. I’m on my feet all day, climbing ladders and climbing on and under equipment. At the end of the day, my feet feel fine. I would ask you to review the Energy but it does not matter. We pretty much know how Carhartt makes boots now. You showed how they are constructed. I’m sure it’s the same as the boot you cut in half. I’m wearing these things 10+ hours a day all week long. I don’t expect or need these things to last forever. They take a pretty good beating and stay together. If I get 1.5-2 years out of them, that’s plenty. I just don’t need these boots to do anything different. They just work for me. All that being said, I did like the video.

[@dang9753]

Sorry, I meant Ground Force - comes with Insite footbed.

[@jklmn101]

I bought some of these about 3 years ago and they actually held up really well. My problem is that despite being worn daily, they never really broke in and stayed as uncomfortable as a new pair until I finally just went and found a better pair.

[@Healthy_Horseman]

I'm not into Carhartt boots, and as for the clothing, the little patch is fine but when brands plaster their logos all over their gear, I cant wear it, I prefer quality over being branded, let the gear speak for itself.

[@Sjh1138]

Would you ever consider doing a more traditional Red Wing cut in half? You've done their moc toe boots and the Iron Rangers, but something like the Supersole 2.0 line would be interesting, especially since it's a proprietary sole

[@kailenfritz8213]

Or the King toe

[@chrisavella9675]

Super sole 2.0 please! Super popular “premium “ line boot. Would love to see the results, my personal favorite.

[@Sjh1138]

@@chrisavella9675 agreed, I got a pair a couple months ago for my new job and I love them, I’d be interested

[@tomdorazio681]

I have a pair of 2414’s, probably the best work boot I’ve ever had. I’d love to see what’s going on in there.

[@Sjh1138]

@@tomdorazio681 that’s the exact same pair I have, and I’m absolutely in love. Whether I’m in mud, deep snow, or a concrete warehouse floor, I’m always warm, extremely comfortable, and dry

[@khemetosborne]

Cut up some military basic issue vs aftermarket service boots! I’m loving this content!

[@johndoe-wt4ui]

Just came across your channel glad I did thank you for your honesty we need more people like you on KZbin keep up the great work new sub✌️

[@PDYALL]

The last Carhart I bought was my arctic wear coat I got 22 years ago when I started my electrical apprenticeship. Well I still have it and the only thing that needed repaired was the zipper. I was looking for new carhart clothing to wear and just couldn’t bring myself to buy it for the price to quality it’s just not worth it anymore

[@rraposo7353]

A lot of these big brands are hiring marketing people instead of engineers and manufacturing people to make decisions, and that’s how this crap gets made. It’s not about quality or performance, it’s about hitting cost targets, margins, and sales volume. The long-term viability of the brand isn’t considered, just short-term profits, key performance metrics that generate bonus payouts for executives, and making the brand valuable enough to sell to another conglomerate interested in the same thing.

[@pulpmysteryfan]

Hey, we all have to make sacrifices or those executives won’t get their million dollar bonuses!

[@popuppete]

Weston, a video idea. I’m assuming you still keep the uncut halves. Test to see if any of these lugs are actually self cleaning. Both in mud and snow. That is something I would love to see. The traditional lug pattern can really hold onto debris.

[@arturoquintero6000]

Had these same boots to work in a warehouse and they were alright… the rear rubber did protect me when I got hit by a corner of a pallet jack on my ankle. I switched to some Danner Vicious and those are my go to in bad weather

[@ShainAndrews]

Kind of wish companies would stay in their lane. Focus and maintain quality in a given product line. Always pushing to capture more market share for more revenue. I wouldn't start buying Danner work wear if they started producing it. I don't buy Carhartt footwear for the same reason.

[@brushogun2051]

Exactly. I wear a lot of Carhartt and I can tell which products are actually quality work wear and which are just a cash grab. Not impressed with most of their clothing to be honest. I just like my jacket and bibs

[@John_Smith_Smith_John]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 welcome to America buddy. Profits

[@ShainAndrews]

@@John_Smith_Smith_John Nobody takes you seriously with your emojis.

[@JestRLee]

I've had a bad experience with the quality and durability of Carhart boots in the past... sad, considering it's such an iconic brand known for its durability... still love their canvas jackets, overalls, and bibs though... Levi's makes some fairly comfortable casual boots...

[@Sean-ii6sz]

I don’t buy Carharrt, but I do appreciate the honest review. Keep up the good work, subscribed.

[@sweettorello]

You should definitely do a cut in half of a pair of newrocks. We goths appreciated the Demonia one.

[@trevorkleiner7]

Would have thought the Jim Green Razorbacks would have been included as a comparison. These wouldn't have looked good compared to those, but would have been a good option for not much more money...

[@IGmeanwell]

Funny enough; last winter when I was deciding on work boots for various types of maintenance I do on our properties I was between the razorbacks and these Carhartts. My first impression for the Carhartts were how pillowy soft they felt. After wearing them around the house for a good while I ended up going to the Razorbacks with my Orthotic. I’m glad I did, the Jim greens are incredibly sturdy while having broken in nicely and while not a soft bed experience; it inspires confidence and is comfortable enough.

[@IareObviousTroll]

I've said it for a while now, carhartt has become a fashion brand that poses as workwear.

[@ammoniawilder4451]

Unfortunately

[@kvltizt]

though I will say that the pair of Carhartt work gloves i was gifted last Christmas have held on way better than I expected. Even better than the Black Stallions did. I’m shocked tbh

[@xXDannySilvaXx]

thanks for informing us 🙂 i like the jackets since they're rugged, but this just takes them down a notch, in my book. ill stick to thorogood/redwings for my boots.

[@northernsneakers3087]

Glad you tell it how it is...as like you say from the outside look dope...from the inside tells a different story...

[@barryrahn5957]

I've had several Carhartt canvas jackets and shorts and was always amazed at how quickly the pockets wore through and quickly the cuffs frayed and unravelled.

[@minerforjob32]

Could you do a raw denim vs regular denim comparison? Wear and resistance level

[@redsolosendyboi3455]

I bought a pair of these 6 months ago at the tractor supply, worst things ive worn in my life, uncomfortable as all hell, my feet and knees are in so much pain at the end of the day. However they've held up halfway decently (except for the tread). Wish i found your channel before now

[@wesbremer6323]

Love the videos. You should do a square toe pull-on Wellington series sometime.

[@BL-yj2wp]

I propose a name change: Craphartt

[@F_K3NT_D]

I’ve tried these on a couple times and immediately took them off. Crazy uncomfortable for me. My Wife says I can always pick out the most expensive, best made, without knowing anything about what it is and I think she’s right. These boots are way too expensive for what I see here. Thanks for your honesty and for all your videos.

[@-cMc-]

Thank you for the context

[@4ArchieLee]

Smh I wish you did this I. 2014 but you are spot on with the burial of this.

[@cedricboivin9422]

Any chance that you cut a Canada West boot? Or a Royer

[@amymandeville8342]

It's a shame brands have no integrity in their products anymore. This is a brand I never cared for to begin with.

[@ShainAndrews]

It's what happens when they try to capture more of the market. Personally I've never purchased anything more than their coats, overalls, and hoodies. Footwear for me is Danner or Ariat.

[@amymandeville8342]

@@ShainAndrews I'm partial to my Muck boots because they're still comfortable and warm after five years of use. I'm not partial to coat brands, though.

[@ShainAndrews]

@@amymandeville8342 Agree with Muck. I dawn those when I have to get into the slop... which I really try not to do. LOL.

[@amymandeville8342]

@@ShainAndrews lol I can't fault you on that!

[@scottpattinson8134]

I’d like to see a meermin series where you compare the three different construction styles. They list a Goodyear welt, a flex welt, and a comfort welt.

[@keno101]

I own a pair, and they are holding up pretty well. Used them for weekend home improvement projects last spring and summer and plan to use them a lot this year for the same. Honestly, my biggest gripe about them is the weight, but they also feel very sturdy on your feet. one thing I felt was missing from your review and assessment is a price comparison.

[@jakemctyre7116]

I would love to see a comparison between leather jackets! (Vanson, Schott, Aero). They're only about $1200 a piece, so it should be pretty cheap!

[@Martin-ph9yi]

cheap...

[@cm0cm]

This is a working man’s channel…. No thanks!

[@modandpopthrift1230]

I would think they are selling a stylish shoe… that is dressed up like a boot

[@richardnathandaniels2534]

I think a hiking boot series would be awesome. Great work!

[@MeMe-wp1ic]

Love ur vids Wes! Have u ever thought about doing the Air max line?, there is a lair called Air max Prines that are majorly slept on. They are crazy comfortable and have held up rlly well. Keep up the good videos man!, thanks for the content

[@trevorknotts4093]

Carhartts quality overall has gone down the past couple years.

[@redacted1462]

They just aren't a boot company. They still make good jackets

[@jsanc316]

@@redacted1462 agreed. Carhartt still makes great work wear. People shouldn't one stop shop, no company is elite at everything.

[@danielschmidtke9213]

@@redacted1462 jackets have gone down too. I have a jacket (J133 BLK) that I got a few years ago. 2 different people I know wanted to get the same style and they said the quality has taken a dive and they won't buy them.

[@l8rn3rds]

the hoodies, tshirts, and beanies are still really solid, i basically live in the medium weight carhartt hoodie at work. aside from a few holes in the pocket from catching it on sheet metal corners and a huge rip from getting it caught in my angle grinder (lol) it's holding up great. the huge rip (inside the hoodie pocket) hasnt gotten any bigger and ive been wearing it 5 days a week since i originally damaged it months ago which tells me the materials are pretty durable. and at the risk of sucking carhartts dick some more, the sleeves spring back after rolling them up every day without washing it which is the reason i keep buying them. imo its one of the best hoodies ever made.

[@TheNoah551]

You should review Blue Tongue Boots. They're a Redback budget brand made in China, at least from what I can tell.

[@willie14donna]

That was a good one man! Never will buy Carhartt boots again! Timbers are my way always! U could show how Levi's jeans brand are doing today made outside of USA! Thanks ,great show today!

[@twillison8824]

The first pair of carhartt boots I got are the last pair I'd ever buy. Within a couple months the soles started falling off. I glued them back on with adhesive made for boots numerous times, but the soles simply wouldn't stay attached. Eventually I got some short machine screws and screwed them on. That worked for some time, but then the soles themselves began falling apart. The double H boots i had before them lasted three years before I had any issues, but the carhartts didn't make it one damn year!

[@szbyzan]

We have been getting in Carhart pet gear where I work. It just looks like overpriced stuff.

[@seanbryant2848]

[the] "appearance of a work boot without any of the actual substance of a quality work boot"... that sums up most things that are made in China. One indication I look for is when you take your knife to make the initial penetration of the leather. Your knife went through with ease. Keep up the great work, Weston!

[@wvjeepguy8178]

I used these boots for 3 years of natural gas pipeline work and they just now got bad enough to replace. I did replace the laces after the first year. I'm pretty happy with them. Actually, after watching all of the video, even though my boot looks similar, the tread pattern is different.

[@agnescab5961]

Can you do nursing/ medical shoe assessment, of which best shoes there is? My Dansko nursing clog shoes for 5 years now. I think it is better working shoes in my profession. It has hard rounded toe, been beat up by kicking stretchers, needles and blood thrown over it. I've been wearing it 12 hours shifts. Shoes is a big industry and every company claiming they are the best . It's good to know that your channel do this for the consumers. Good job.👍👍

[@tonylittle8634]

This issue with Carhartt has been a blessing of sorts. Now I go out of my way to buy products that aren’t from China, as well as from a company that hasn’t been compromised by the woke movement.

[@tictactoe325]

Ditto here. Where possible I check every label and won’t buy made in China.

[@cfcasazza]

Carhartt has the right to mandate the vaccines for employees and i have the right never to buy anything from Carhartt ever again.

[@thomastammaro693]

Great video. You should do a review on the Sketchers work boot lie rise that you can get at Working Gear right next to the Carharts (which I looked at and didn't like)