Ranking My Boot Collection from Worst to Best!

[@CarlMurawski]

Boots in this video: Cordobes Engineer Boots: rebrand.ly/Cordobes Allen Edmonds Odenwald: DISCONTINUED Duckfeet Arhus: rebrand.ly/r41kj16 Grant Stone Garrison: ktku.co/4R Jim Green Razorback: ktku.co/4S Limmer Hiker: limmerboots.com/products/the-hiker Russell Moccasin Zephyr: ktku.co/26 Bordon Tukano: ktku.co/4T Whites Bounty Hunters: rebrand.ly/2awij29 Nicks Builder Pro: bit.ly/3T2FA8f Wesco Mister Lou: rebrand.ly/tc05vlv Kreosote Nail Shank: www.kreosote.com/

[@JimGreenFootwearOfficial]

The legend of our Range🙌 The Razorback. Good times thinking back to hanging out. Always appreciate the support

[@DomnulSarb]

When are we getting them back in stock for Europe brother?

[@BeastMadeReviews]

Next do your extensive Loafer collection!

[@ludik2312]

That will probably require a 2 part episode, given his vast collection🤔

[@BeastMadeReviews]

@@ludik2312 at least!

[@kevincorr2985]

In July 2014, White's Boots was sold to LaCrosse Footwear of Portland, Oregon, which also owns Danner Boots. LaCrosse Footwear's chief financial officer, Kirk Layton, cited the made-in-America heritage of White's Boots as a motivating factor for the buyout. LaCrosse Footwear is itself owned by Tokyo-based retailer ABC-Mart.[5] Wikipedia

[@kzenias]

Heck yeah jim green boots! The tan color are my goto for those scalding summer days

[@kevincorr2985]

I just ordered the tan Turbo Vellie, Custom specs which is fun.

[@dubester1982]

This guy turned me onto Jim Green in early 2021 believe it or not! I bought a couple of pairs back then, and now have 8 pairs😂

[@stevenkoppelkam643]

They look haunted is one of the best lines I've heard in your videos

[@billystpaul8907]

Another nice chat this morning Karl. Please don't ever get rid of your Odenwald's. You can't even find them used. Same goes for your Bounty Hunters. Thanks to you and Weston from Rose, I now have 4 pairs of Whites. Their new Chukka's are the best.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I’ll never forget watching your first video on the nail shank boots. They are my dream boots.

[@FlacomanXD]

In regards to the jim green razorback, and only because sizing was mentioned, i think people need to be aware of something. YES, the razorbacks last is wider (jim green doesnt offer "wides" persay) but, it is also more shallow than the African Rangers last. So, if you have bolbous toes such as myself, it almost feels as if your toes are in a panini press (soooo... they werent for me) BUT, if your feet arent ultra wide, you can order them in STC last for added volume, albeit slightly narrower. And, if you heed the extra width, just go half size up. Their custom program is pretty bonkers tbh, and very user-friendly

[@user-zh6cp6we7j]

Thanks for the video my dad is looking for a new pair of boots (I've convinced him to spend a bit more money so they last longer) and he likes the Allen Edmunds

[@ProductionsFromBeyon]

All the Chelsea’s are gone, I remember there being quite a few in the last boot ranking.

[@billmaxwell640]

$900 for a pair of boots?. Everything is relative, if premium boots are important to you and, if you can afford it, having the best or most unique of something makes sense to me. I’m a banjo picker and have found my way to having several banjos, each quite unique in their own class. Having $20,000 worth of banjos may seem extravagant but, I can afford it and they make me happy. Go for it Carl.

[@joshuaricks7882]

Well said, I have many many expensive boots from Nicks as well as other companies, if you can afford it and it makes you happy more power to you. I absolutely love boots not sure why it’s just my thing .

[@49rick49]

These ranking videos are my favorites. Always love to see if I find my boots on here. And I do since I’ve gotten most of my boots of of your recommendations 😂

[@tdotjason8576]

Limmer is awesome. I bought a pair of The Mid-weight back in 2002 and they are still going strong in 2024 with over 2000 miles of backpacking as well as building two houses wearing them. Great boots.

[@jimmccoys5778]

I am currently downsizing my collection as well. I’m waiting for my Kreosote 7s and I’m going on the list to get a pair of nail shanks. I’m trying to get down to a dozen as well from about 30! It’s just time to do it I’m afraid!! You’ve inspired me to do that!! My wife will appreciate it!! 😃

[@starkparker16]

The Kreosote pair is metal. 🤘🏻

[@ryandively8225]

Liked the "hidden" message about loafers at the end. Also, going to look into the Limmers brand.

[@bruceh5933]

I didn't expect you to pull out the Limmers. A few months ago I signed up my wife and I for the 2.5 year waiting list for custom hikers. We've always wanted to go to New England, so I figured it'll be a nice trip and at the same time to get fit for a perfect fitting hiking shoe that will last the rest of our lives.

[@kosta2177]

2.5 year waiting list? My boots size changed two sizes and from D to EE width during the similar timeframe. And I’m in my late thirties

[@bruceh5933]

@@kosta2177 the 2.5 years is just for the wait where you go to New Hamshire for the fitting, the boot making is only 3-4 months after that. It’s really just for the experience, from all accounts I’ve read they make great boots that are non-custom.

[@kosta2177]

@@bruceh5933 that makes more sense. Hope that it will work great for you guys!

[@papatorr3669]

Thanks for the video, great info. It reminds me of every time I've become an amateur connoisseur in a category. I remember going through a boot phase back in the late '70s and ended up thinking that yellowish greenish crocodile (contraband) cowboy boots where the cat's meow! I also remember being so proud of my, Not one but two pairs, Allen Edmonds pigskin chukkas. I couldn't understand how my friends and fiance could think they were ugly! To think that your number one choice in boots is in any way appealing to the masses takes the twisted mind of someone who has gone way too far down a boot rabbit hole! Having said that, I found myself looking up each of your favorites on eBay and actually ordered a pair of the Allen Edmonds Odenwald, and made a reasonable offer on those Russell Zephyrs! Still looking for some of the others in my size... 😅

[@wabio]

Those GS Chewbacca boots are cool AF.

[@annahenderson1730]

I love those nail shanks

[@phelandeluna5439]

I would love a review of the Wescos!

[@drzaius844]

Those Odenwalds are killer.

[@yoshi6094]

I don't think the Nail Shank will b dethroned any time soon. Great video, gonna check out Limmers. Excited to see your review of the "Ember" pair. Thnx Carl

[@dinobravo23]

Whites for life! LOVE my Whites boots.

[@Gavanater7]

You should talk about the sizing of every boot and how each fits and how every brand sizes slightly differently

[@joshuaricks7882]

Awesome video, I geek out on this stuff, your the one that turned me on ti Nick’s, now I have several pairs, and am probably gonna place another order soon, the nail shanks are next on my list. Great content, love your videos 👍

[@mooheadradio8503]

The Limmer Hikers are manufactured by Meindl NOT Limmer. Limmer gave them suggestions, so this is a collab. This would explain the lack of finishes. They are made in Germany, not New Hampshire. Just a heads up!

[@SidW-l4z]

Carl, you should wax those furry Grant stone boots. The patina would be cool.

[@Monkeyman15687]

A dozen! I only have 6 pairs. Suddenly I feel my life is lacking something 😀

[@NDB469]

I think the Mister Lou’s are your best boots!

[@CarlMurawski]

So good! I'm wearing them right now.

[@courtlandbates2683]

Love those odenwalds.

[@RealRadiantBeing]

Hey man, if you’re not already working on it, I’d love to see an update on your jackets. You did the video where you got rid of all but five. How has it been going living with only those?

[@NDB469]

I remember the video you did years ago with your boot ranking! Down to 12! lol

[@CarlMurawski]

I know. I went through a major purge last year. Just too many clothes!!

[@qltyboots]

I need to try some engineer boots, they always look great

[@kosta2177]

I just have no idea where to use them. They are too heavy for hiking, there are much better options for the work. They offer zero protection as a motorcycle boots. So what is the usage for them?

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

@@kosta2177That’s the thing, engineer boots do everything but not that great; except look great. Some come with lower heels and are easier to walk around. Steel toe engineer boots can be used for work or motorbike riding but none of the high end makers offer a steel toe option except Wesco.

[@waxedearth5425]

Awesome video!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks!

[@chrismiller9032]

Kreosotes are 4 years, $1950. very cool

[@aurumbuilingcorp]

Was hoping to hear about your bordon boots. Have a pair on the way

[@cheveyo2403]

no redwings? too comon? just got a pair of RW iron rangers and a pair of Jim Green Barefoot African rangers.

[@widespreadian]

Do a Limmer review! They are so awesome.

[@BWM135]

My Truman boots were found in pieces on the floor, they apparently owed money to Carl's Nail Shanks. 😂 Appreciate you showing the Builder Pros, but man that pair in the Wickett and Craig DS Slate, the single piece back stay, and the Honey Vibram sole are absolute knockouts. I know you weren't real happy with the stitching and finishing on them though. Bordon continues to impress and pass every test that is thrown at them, including a recent teardown from Wyatt and Dad cobblers. If MITUSA isn't a top priority for you I can't see much that's better dollar-for-dollar. With their latest batch they are slumming it using... WoreHween Cinnamon Waxed Flesh. They definitely don't skimp where it counts, if only(Normal unknown dudes) could get them in less than a year. I know, good things yake time, yeah yeah.😆 Grant Stone is awesome, and should be on everyone's list as Carl says. Unless you wear above a size 13, in which case you can literally just forget about them since they have zero product offerings above that size. Suckage for the Sasquatch crew... Many thanks Carl, we appreciate you time putting these together for us. Best wishes this fall!

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahaha love that opening line!

[@ryanmcfadin09]

I recently whittled down my 20-plus boot collection to 8 pairs. It feels great. Things were starting to get out of hand haha

[@jeffreydawson4520]

The Nail Shanks are the boots Nathan Explosion would wear because they’re brutal!

[@user-lc5uo5uj2f]

Interesting. Won't push items which you collaborated on. Is that integrity?

[@kenbeech4940]

$1950 for the Nail Shank Boots???!!!! Yikes, that's a stiff bill for a boot.

[@Sethwiggers1]

Would there be any way you could come out with the first version of the workhorse again, but make it the moss green that carhartt had. Swear you’d be my hero

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahaha well we are somewhat limited with the color options, but the next workhorse will be a throwback to the original version.

[@Highland_Paddy]

I think you could wear the Jim Green hiking with shorts, but I still like taller boots for hiking. I forget which Grant Stone I have. The Field Boot and then the other basic model in a couple colors. Never got the Bean water ones, but got some Sport Guide duck boots for cheap and still haven't used at all.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Russell is on my maybe list for next year. A little disappointed that few people looked into my newer Nick's LTT...

[@Highland_Paddy]

bootlosphy definitely doesn't do any heavy duty boot stuff

[@Highland_Paddy]

I've had slightly better fit with Nick's than White's [slightly better luck overall] but they all run narrow?

[@Highland_Paddy]

I have no real use for engineer boots

[@michaelsudak6559]

I really wanted to like the Razorback boots, but they just didn’t work for me. They allowed so much heel slip and there was an excessive amount of pressure where the laces start. I’d like to try a different style, but I’m a little reluctant to take that step.

[@toneohm]

Mister Lou and the Bounty Hunter for the win : ) you must have sized up a good bit for those Wesco's .., cause i feel like the Lofgren has a way bigger instep than the ML engineer

[@Snowcap-CrewBear]

A great video on your favored pairs of boots, but Carl, you really need to become acquainted with a pair (or two or three) of Alden's Leisure Handsewns...it would change your feelings about loafers. Just sayin. LOL.

[@josie2056]

I hope you still do a video about the limmer hiker shoes. They look really good and your opinion in more detail about them.

[@jaemane1]

Those last ones look like something Ghost Rider would wear. Sweet boots!

[@danielgalil5020]

Great video. Glad you love your engineer boots. My second favorite boot is my carolina made in the usa engineers which I got on ebay. My favorite boot is my hoffman 16 inch all leather powerline composite toes, which I've mentioned before. Speaking of which, could you do a profile on hoffman's? I really think they're the best kept secret of pnw boots. Much love.

[@nathanwhite5602]

Good job on the video

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks!

[@ajgauvin3]

You got rid of the Urban Loggers??

[@saxman7131]

The Grant Stones need a shave.

[@tjs1189]

Those grant stones look unworn and I don’t blame you. You wouldn’t catch me dead in those big bird boots haha. Not the grant stones I would pick, but it’s not my collection… so that makes sense.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I hope you do colab ranking, though that could feel weird

[@Banzai431]

You got the Chewbacca boots!

[@kennethdrayton7875]

I work for the Railroad as a conductor in Florida. What boots would you recommend, somewhat lightweight, but durable? Thanks Carl

[@Bayville90]

Did you get rid of the Drew’s logger made in Mexico Carl?

[@user-lc5uo5uj2f]

Interesting perspective.

[@WhatShallEyeDo4U]

Great Video... I'd love to have some video of on feet, though...

[@CarlMurawski]

Next time!

[@victorrodriguez-yr2tr]

Great video and question I have a very wide foot what brands should I go for in boots since I work in a freezer

[@rickc4317]

Your Builder Pros are begging for some saddle soap and conditioner. 🙂

[@Blaque_Frost]

Fixed blade Magnacut in a puko style at that price. May need to check Knafs out. I've payed way more for my Half Faced. How's the heat treat on them? Hardness scale?

[@mark_lifts_things]

Do you also have "technical" boots for hiking, snow activities, etc.? I've been trying to pare down my boot collection, too, but it's hard to get rid of stuff like hunting boots for various conditions, hiking boots, and other (for lack of a better term) "technical" boots.

[@AJ-by6pd]

Did you get rid of your Truman upland boots?

[@griffinswanepoelyoung7848]

Hey carl, what about the jim green baobab?

[@askandyaboutclothes6757]

Excellent video

[@darktimbercustomknives6248]

Sad to see the urban logger gone

[@coopers1716]

How many boots can be *the* boots that "started it out for you" dude?" lol

[@CarlMurawski]

Two. The AE for casual, the Nicks for work.

[@coopers1716]

@@CarlMurawski I think my brain heard the phrase one too many times and did that thing where you read a word like "although" 6 times in two paragraph and start noticing it. That's on me.

[@CarlMurawski]

@@coopers1716 hahaha fair enough! My brain also needs a software update 🤪

[@fredsoldi9006]

Do you know some Good European Brands for Boots ?

[@Jamesdean999]

Great video

[@aurumbuilingcorp]

Oh my bad you did. Missed it

[@prospect_joe9813]

Your nail shanks need a new heel--or at least top lifts.

[@jonfetzek3053]

Don't worry Carl, there's enough Californians in boze-angeles mont-ucket that no one will bat an eye at you

[@HARMAN7777]

Next video do the colabs!

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

Was expecting to see the African Rangers on here lol

[@aetiffany]

Not a fan of those Grant Stones. At least the leather choice.

[@durbinhunter492]

Where are you from in CT? :-)

[@CarlMurawski]

I've lived in a couple towns but settled in Farmington

[@haroldconner2645]

In my opinion, there isn’t any boot worth $900…

[@Artemis-v8i]

yet

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

All dogs have their preferred meat but will rummage through the garbage when they have to.

[@kingofthenoobs]

Bespoke would definitely be worth that much or more

[@adamsmiths3016]

I have a pair of work boots frank's mto that are 900

[@Redjs90]

There is no need to go higher than $650. Maybe $750 for an exclusive exquisite leather.

[@user-qc6dx6iu3f]

What tilts the scales is when people are willing to shill for Thursday, or Rock Rooster. At the end of the day, we all know that a Thursday boot is not the best constructed boot, not made with good materials, and pales in comparison to other shoes, even in the same price range. The viewers know when it's a shameless, paid promotional video.

[@scottc77]

My Thursday Chelsea’s are great and will last forever lol I bought them worn once off Mercari two or three years ago for $95 & they get worn maybe 3 times a year with a certain pair of jeans and a leather blazer. But seriously for a regular wear they wouldn’t hold up or last. At my rate they will never even need a resole

[@user-qc6dx6iu3f]

@@scottc77 Even JCPenney boots will work 3 times a year

[@scottc77]

@@user-qc6dx6iu3f yeah good luck finding a $95 pair of boots at JC Penny’s

[@nissantrejo7114]

No dickies / Kodiak / Milwaukee? I appreciate your longevity and mileage though some boots can last a full decade, I'm in Canada where working outdoors is crucial to having boots that can last 3 winters.

[@McAdamSandwich]

No Alden Indy boots?! You need a pair my guy.

[@CoffeeWithCarl1]

Iron your shirt.

[@CarlMurawski]

Quit telling me what to do.

[@sweetpadre]

Thank you for not reviewing your own products. Another content producer does this, and it offends people's intelligence.

[@rickc4317]

The Limmers are not boots. They're HD shoes.

[@joem.7621]

Not again.

[@EricCampbellUAV]

women have shoe collections not men

[@scottc77]

@@EricCampbellUAV your the guy who has a work boot and has a pair of tennis shoes or boots for weekends and that’s cool. Ask a woman what the first three things they look at on a man!? His teeth, his fingernails, and how kept his shoes & boots are.

[@EricCampbellUAV]

@@scottc77 i don’t worry about what women want

[@koiffu1094]

The Kreosotes give me Guidi vibes - love 'em