Did Brunt finally make a decent boot - USA Marin

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@portlandreviewer2143]

My IKEA table was technically built in the USA, specifically in Portland, Oregon, since I assembled it myself.

[@NDB469]

Haha!

[@krustysurfer]

@@portlandreviewer2143 bwahahahaaa good point, however not quite the same 😉

[@JoshuaC923]

😂😂😂😂 good one bro

[@Bluerig-qf2xc]

PNW table 😂

[@17forever64]

😂😂

[@adamcuthbert9498]

It's nice to some of the mass produced heavily marketed brands making some improvements from being trash to mediocre.

[@nathanhinds3278]

make some reviews on actual steel toe and comp toe level of heavy duty work boots. We need analysis on this too

[@WeSkatePN]

My gen 2 Marin’s have been good to me. I’m definitely happy with that purchase, I’m a trucker and they’ve done the job for me

[@BriansFarmingVideos]

Brunt is sponsoring a video on my channel and the only reason I agreed to it was this boot. Nice to see the inside of it

[@joshuabaker5712]

Lol.

[@aidanthompson4328]

@@joshuabaker5712⁉️

[@magicd5780]

I've had a pair of gen 2 marins since February. They're the most comfortable boots I ever wore in 20 years of doing construction. So far they're holding up fine and they've been through anything and everything as far as types of surface and temperatures. I also have the gen 1 solid black marins from last year's black friday edition. I only wear them casually so they're obviously still in superb shape.

[@WeSkatePN]

Ikr. My gen 2 Marin boots have been great . I think people bandwagon hate on this company a lot

[@magicd5780]

@WeSkatePN it seems that way same with the work boot sub reddit anytime someone posts a pair on there everyone loses their shit. I dunno so far they're working for me

[@MrGrabaka]

@@magicd5780 the USA marin a more comfortable and better made.. I have both the USA one is entirely different boot

[@southside1975]

Yes their comfortable because there so soft and the boot fails with in 6 months doing outside construction. I worked with 3 guys who bought them all had same issues felt like slippers until the structure breaks down real fast.

[@magicd5780]

@southside1975 myself and other co workers have not had that issue. I've had my gen 2 marins for 11 months not still in good shape

[@Lord_Mad_Dog]

a google doc of the moctoe boots, pricing, score, and mitusa score would be a huge win. that list is impressively long ngl

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

For $20 more dollars you can buy Origin Boots. For $100 dollars less you can buy Jim Green boots, both way better quality than this

[@ChavsADV]

I just bought Jim greens to back up my JKs. I was going to go with origin but the reviews with the quality issues put me off. I’m sure they will figure it out because they are blazing a new path and it’s going to have some bumps. Jim greens are the first non made in the USA boot I’ve purchased in 15 years.

[@JJ-zr6fu]

@ChavsADV I love origins clothing especially their pants and sweatshirts but their boots aren’t there yet

[@ChavsADV]

@@JJ-zr6fuExactly. If I ever end up buying a casual boot I’ll probably go with them to support them. I think they will figure it out

[@joshuabaker5712]

And neither of those boots is worth the money either.

[@Jared-Kreate]

Great comparisons! I have 3 pairs of Jim Greens and would rather buy Origins than Brunts. Hard to recover from all that heavy IG marketing Brunts put out for the garbage they were selling when they started

[@Complete.cyclepath]

I've been getting so many brunt ads recently. This is exactly what I've been looking for.

[@jacksonjohnson2132]

its good to see them start to work on the quality of there boots i think in another 5 years we will have a really good boot

[@toneohm]

u guys are doing great with content lately..! thanks Weston and the RA gang

[@MrGrabaka]

Thank you for doing the anvil.. I requested this so much ,and for making this video I'll subscribe.I actually ordered them over black Friday and got them for 200 so we will see

[@sleeksilver]

How do you like them so far?

[@MrGrabaka]

@sleeksilver they are super comfy the leather is quite nice... When I say comfy I mean it good support all around.. the leather is thicker the Irish setter Ashby is. The quality and comfort is superior to the 2nd gen marin... It's a entirely different boot . They will serve me well... P s I do hvac

[@Bjetson80s]

I'm a landscaper and I've been wearing the Brunt Marin Gen 2 8" for almost a year I have zero complaints about the boots. They stay dry, all day comfort, and honestly one of the best boots I've ever worn. I beat the s*** out of boots bc of occupation but I ordered the USA Marins and they're on the way to me now as we speak.

[@ncgunner2178]

Been looking forward to this one. I bought a pair of Brunt Perkins model 2 years ago and returned them on the 3rd week. I've bought $100 boots that were more comfortable. I may actually be swayed to give these a shot. Thanks for this video!

[@THEED123]

Honestly can't believe you would get Hate Comments. You have one of the Most helpful and informative channels on KZbin. I've Been Here since 10,000 Subs and my Feet Thank you 👌

[@TranceFur]

He does get hate comments. Every KZbin channel does, once they reach a large enough audience. You can never make everyone happy.

[@couchsofa2977]

i bought the best boots i ever had because of him. Nick's

[@THEED123]

@couchsofa2977 Same Here. I've had knee pain for years because I was wearing the wrong kind of boots for the job (Warehousing, standing on concrete floors for 8 hours a day). And like I'm form the UK so Boots over here are all the same, built the same and mostly all look the same. I didn't know what a wedge sole was until I saw his Red Wing and Thorogood moctoe wedge Videos and decided to buy a pair of Thorogoods for work. No more knee pain.

[@couchsofa2977]

@@THEED123 whatever works for you. i do not wear wedge soles or low quality boots. i try to preserve my body wearing good boots.

[@d300dfg]

Blue collar railroad railcar mechanic here. I like Brunts. They srent the best quality but they get the job done. I cant speak to this pair in particular, but I've tried some of the other boots Brunt offers and I have not been disappointed. To be fair, in my line of work we go through boots relatively quickly, even higher end Red Wings hardly last a year- to us boots are disposable regardless of brand. Thats why I like Brunts, because they're pretty cheap, they're extremely comfortable and I dont expect them to last a lifetime like most people expect out of their boots. In my experience, my under $200 Brunts have lasted much longer and been more comfortable than my $400 Red Wings

[@MotoFlows]

I have em and love them, they are comfortable right out of the box, I can’t say how they will hold up but they are nice

[@Eli1981-re5bh]

I have 3 yrs of heavy use out of my Thorogoods and they are still going strong, the leather is just starting to crack in the same spot they always do- for me anyway. I've been debating these but I've had 4 pairs of TG's and they always hold up well. i can't justify the switch to these- yet.

[@casonbaumgartner8189]

Brunts are very common at my job, we do asphalt construction and it's tough on boots especially the heat. The soles on brunts seem to hold up to the heat. But the soles kinda like to delaminate after being exposed to the elements and release agents we put on our boots to clean them (diesel). I use Cofras and they seem to hold up for about 2 seasons/12 months. Which is about the same luck other guys are getting with the brunts. I was wondering if you could do a paving boot showdown between the two and possibly other brands. I know redwing had a model and there is another European brand called shutz that some guys are having great luck with

[@davidjernigan8161]

Might as well buy a Jim Green since it seems quality and you know where everything comes from.

[@Airbornealltheway88]

I really wanted to like these boots. Out the box, really comfortable. But something about this brand just didn’t seem right. I ended up returning them and getting some thorogoods. I see they have another new version out. I might give em a try for the hell of it.

[@joshtaylor6617]

Awesome review! Good job brunt

[@TylerSnyder305]

I believe Thorogood clicks and lasts their boots here in the USA, but would not be surprised if brunt is really trying to get away with a lot. There are regulations regarding wording and qualified vs unqualified statements. My dad just bought a pair of direct moulded Thorogoods last month that are MADE IN THE USA WITH AMERICAN MATERIALS. That means Thorogood clicks and lasts boots here. Brunts may not get much attention and is trying to get away with more because of it, it's clear that most of the components are the same as their imports.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Appreciate the experience and honesty. Frustrating how the market can be so dishonest. Thank you.

[@robertseguin4875]

so they import parts not boots to avoid tax and tariffs, thanks for sharing great information.

[@reinaldogarcia70]

Fascinating , thanks for educating us all 😊

[@Duzzer_One]

The editing is fucking great in your videos mate

[@davidjohnston4345]

Redwing 10875 costs $20 more and will be better for your feet in the long run

[@tommyw.9424]

It’s also truly made in the USA, and overall uses way better quality materials.

[@joshuabaker5712]

And you can go into the store and get the correct size, repairs made, boots cleaned and oiled. Which for me is important.

[@davidjohnston4345]

@@tommyw.9424 true but it doesn't have a water proof lining and it has a harsher break in. It's a way better value and is my go-to work boot, but I can see why someone would want something different.

[@tommyw.9424]

@@davidjohnston4345 true. the lining is a big difference. Personally I prefer non-lined anyway, less failure points, cooler, just what I like

[@fishkluch]

10875 is a good boot. Has a oil resistant sole unlike the 875 I believe. I love mine

[@danielg4717]

Would love to see a review on red wing 405 work boots and see how they compare to the brunts

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

This boot: outsole, midsole, insoles, welt , thread, waterproof lining, laces, eyelets, speed hooks, globally sourced. Upper leather, labor to build the boots USA made. The uppers are stitched together elsewhere in the USA, then they are stitching the welt to the upper in house, and gluing on the outsole. It’s as minimally produced in the USA as is allowed according to the department of labor, to be able to stitch an American flag on the boots and claim made in USA.

[@cuttysark8017]

I wish this channel would do a comparison of US true moccasin boots. So that would be makers like Gokey, Quoddy as well as Rancourt and Russell Moccasin which have been covered

[@PastelPalace]

I put these in the same category as the Red Wing Traction Tred lite. The fact that they are basically the same price is pretty shocking. I would never choose a Brunt boot over a Red Wing or a Thorogood at the same price point.

[@bobbyosborne2375]

24 year plumber. Was looking at their stuff. Glad I didn't pull the trigger. I like the cut of your jib, son. I've yet to find a boot that will hold up to field work. Been using ariats for the last 4 years and been through 3 pair. Nothing holds up and I'll be damned if I have to spend over 250.00 for a pair of boots that won't last a year. I don't wear these as fashion statements. They get USED. Crawl spaces, shit filled ditches, groundworks, rough-ins, to pipe welding. My boots see it all. Sub'd

[@michaelbaker4813]

If you find a good pair before me. Let me know. I clean septic tanks for a living and I have not been able to find a boot that'll hold up More than a year after kicking a shovel for 9 hrs a day

[@douggross3323]

Thorogoods- carpenter and deck builder here. Last me about 2 years. Granted I wear em down to nothing

[@HPAa3]

I work in Mining and only wear Whites Boots. They are worth the money.

[@douggross3323]

@@HPAa3 how are they different from redwings or thorogoods? Just curious wondering if there is a different for another 50$-100$

[@tylerarblaster2431]

I just got a pair of triple h boots, steel toe full leather construction, Goodyear welted, super heavy duty leather for the actual boot too, they seem like they're really gonna last a long time

[@mikemacb7rs4]

I appreciate the review. I would see these on tiktok and not know if they were good.

[@norco_288]

Amen to your opening statement! Thorogoods all the way!

[@gregorystrickler2280]

I hate thorogoods

[@pnwoutdooradventures8621]

Well, it looks better, but is it actually better? The Distasios i bought are held together by shoe goo right now. And my coworkers Marins are falling apart as well. My $135 2 year old Ariats are holding together better.

[@mindklone]

Love your channel. I know your really into boots and have cut some sneakers, but I would be so interested to see you cut open all sorts of shoes, you got so much room to grow and your making amazing content. Love to see it now keep it up

[@JJ-zr6fu]

He’s done a few other but when he cut open the cowboy boots his lack of knowledge really bit him. He was also very biased against some brands. For instance criticized a boot for using pigskin lining then praising another for doing the same thing

[@austinhoward6869]

I’d like to see a video on the Rocky Legacy 32 steel toe work boot RKW0341

[@lucasbriones4531]

Another awesome video!

[@mikoffey1]

Please review Tacovas Moc Toe Boots. I’m curious if they are better than Red Wing or Whites.

[@peterf.4268]

So I'm a journeyman sheet metal worker, and I buy Timberland Pro Boondocks. Do I love them? No. But I've owned like 5 or 5 pair because they have a toe-cap that doesn't wear thru in 2 months (and don't even suggest that post-purchase crap you can apply to protect the boot-toe, it's a waste of money). We do s lot of work modifying parts while working on our knees on metal scaffolding or concrete floors. Do you know of any higher quality boots that have comparable toe protection?

[@therealblakegermaine]

Will you pretty please dissect the new Keen Liberty boots, moc toe, mitusa, and thinking about getting them, and not a single thing anywhere on KZbin

[@llsoonerll]

I would still like to see a pair of truman double shot mocs, been watching this channel for years hoping for one

[@Plague_Doc22]

Wish the editors would stop with the ghosting effect on the pop ups like at 7:14 it kills my eyes.

[@codh3gro]

Agree

[@joshuamalos4527]

Id love to see you get into a pair of highend hunting/hiking boots like crispi. I love to hear you thoughts on build quality. Specifically the crispi altitude gtx

[@pmdinaz]

Curious to see the best of from the past four years. The current 2024 list seems like most of them would get smoked by previous years' list toppers. Maybe it's obvious, but not to me :). Maybe for the RA2 channel?

[@holladay67]

Please do the Red Wing Traction Tred Lite! Its the best selling boot that Red Wing makes by a huge factor and would be the perfect candidate for this!

[@adamjohnson531]

What we really need is a boot specifically designed around working in a metal fabrication shop. Roughout, steel toe, heavy duty leather, Something built to last and designed to be resoled easily.

[@yoji58]

Too late, just ordered my first pair or Jim Green's. Razorbacks as I live in the Ozarks.

[@robertbelote5273]

Im glad they are stepping up . Id pay 175 to 200 for these boots , similar to the og marin , i would have happily paid 70 for those .

[@PastafarianGod]

This is why the only boots I will spend my money on right now is origin and red wings. My employer sponsored boots, it is what it is, but my hard earned dollars? Preferably to origin. I really love everything that origin is doing, EXCEPT not offering half sizes in their larger size boots. The difference between 12 and 13 is huge.

[@risersgarage7004]

Great channel

[@carsonfancher5889]

I worked for Justin boots for 33 years the last 15 years 75% of there boots r made over seas and assembled in the us but now they only have one factory in the US

[@gregorystrickler2280]

Weston that’s same as thorogood does too I choose brunt

[@raymondcausey3926]

Thankyou Weston

[@retiredmilguy3960]

Colab with a maker for a hiking boot. We need a good leather hiking boot. Russels are the closest but very expensive.

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

Not giving them anything. They straight up sold their customers garbage for Max profits. It'll take a long time before trust is earned again.

[@Odin_Alldaddy514]

Can we get a review on Coronado leather boots?

[@BB-nn9en]

This is a compelling boot in my mind because you can get it unlined (non waterproof) and with a composite toe and it has goodyear welt construction. I don't know of many boots like that. I can't stand waterproof liners because my feet sweat a lot.

[@JJ-zr6fu]

You can get redwing for just a little more and the quality is significantly better then if you want to water proof a boot use beeswax or mink oil

[@BB-nn9en]

​@@JJ-zr6fu That does work but the boots are heavy and uncomfortable. I've worn the super sole 2.0 boots for 10 years but recently the quality has taken a dive. The soles come apart and no cobbler wants to re-sole them.

[@carlosmaldonado6200]

Have you ever done a video or have tested an LL Bean heritage boot?

[@mikeb6389]

Needs a tendon cushion at top back at the finger loop.

[@davidfrazier1186]

Get the Carolina, or Wing shooter for the price.

[@toriwangjanim4886]

It's too bad you don't have a leather bootbreaker in a slightly larger size (e.g. 14-15)...any plans for one next year?

[@Gunner-x4w]

Maybe you and Nick's boots should make the next ND boot in the idea of fighting the Soviets like in red dawn(1984 movie not the 2012 one)

[@brenthaymon280]

Please review the Timberland Pro boots.

[@bane426]

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure he has

[@bane426]

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[@suitrBJ]

Wonderful if you could do more Georgia boots

[@british1964]

When will you be doing the new Jim Green moc toe ??

[@couchsofa2977]

it's not about mean comments, thanks to you i spend 2 g on good boots. long live Nick's boots.

[@mutantryeff]

When are you opening your boot museum?

[@makius1400]

What we really need is a Rose Anvil boot wiki/database with photos and the stats/analysis of all the boots they have cut in half. That would be the most incredibly useful resource for boot buying. Where my crazy boot needs at? You're skills are needed!

[@makius1400]

@roseanvil Boot breaker question: Should you condition the veg tan leather boot breakers before using them? Seems like it would be a good idea since veg tan tends to be so dry, and might help them break in faster? And perhaps it would help them be less prone to cracking and hold up better to the moisture/sweat they will endure? Anyway, guess I'm really just wondering if there is any reason why conditioning veg tan boot breakers or insoles would be a bad thing to do? Would love everyone's thoughts and feedback on this. Cheers! Also, thank

[@CrisisXofficial]

I'm curious to know your opinion on Steel Blue boots. In particular, their side zip ones.

[@magicd5780]

@CrisisXofficial i always see them advertised on fb a guy with an Australian accent talking i guess they're made in Australia.

[@CrisisXofficial]

​@magicd5780 Yeah. They claim 100% comfort, so that's why I'd be interested in seeing a full review to see how they measure up with other work boots.

[@jakepotenzo2990]

Best dang channel on KZbin! Thank y’all for all the cool and interesting videos!!!

[@sr20master]

What’s a good reliable boot that won’t break the bank? Please help

[@samuelbean9928]

What would be the chances of doing Mil-Surp boots say Austrian , Swiss, German, etc.?

[@martinmitchellhunter7087]

Have you done any Rocky made in USA boots?

[@spencersmustache2844]

I'll stick to redwing traction treds for now

[@25vlz]

Please do a video on yeezy tactical boots!

[@disky01]

The fantano of boots

[@notnoaintno5134]

Nah fantano sucks

[@juscallmesir]

Which you like better these or Thorogood ?

[@grantsnodgrass6351]

Can you do a video on keen Moc Toe boots?

[@boostwizzard]

What are your thoughts on WHITES's Boots?

[@007KrausBean]

The better term would be ASSEMBLED in the USA. Those things look like terrible boots, especially for that price.

[@tango165]

I bought some, wore them for the first time last week, about 9-10 miles a day walking on the job site - 6 day work week, super comfy and seem like a very nice boot so far..

[@krustysurfer]

4mm bootbreaker sounds like a win!

[@JJ-zr6fu]

@tango165 They’re going to bottom out on you fast

[@krustysurfer]

@JJ-zr6fu cant have that!

[@nickgibb4687]

install laces and slap a sticker on it...BOOM

[@justingraves4285]

What was the minimalist looking boot you were placing a I sol in at 2:53 time on this video

[@McP1mpin]

You gonna still be doing Mocktober into December?

[@Enrico-]

It usually lasts a few months

[@jamesweir139]

The moc toe traps water, snow, mud ice etc. on top of your toes. They usually leak at the toe.

[@fangarnoob2]

Are timberlands a fashion boot or is it a genuine ok boot?

[@Louthemailman]

Fashion. Timberlands are trash

[@fangarnoob2]

Now I know, thank you

[@davidmcmutrtey979]

For not much more you can get the Whites Perry on sale…

[@ThatGuy_Pal]

how tf do you have these ranking higher than thorogood

[@DDB168]

If the way you describe it is true, maybe they should sell it as a kit and just let us sew it together! 🤭

[@michaelmatwijiw3045]

How about Limmer boots

[@LP-hs6yz]

What is with the music? Too much. Great review.

[@andrewwitkowski9593]

thank yoiu

[@kd5byb]

Very interesting!!!

[@sigvald11]

No love for Canada West? Canada West W.M. Moorby 2857 Signature Series Insulated give them a look

[@doublebase6509]

True story, I had a nightmare last night that I bought another pair of Brunt boots and I liked them and they lasted me more than a month. And then I see this video. Not sure what this means but I imagine I’ll need a physical with full blood panel.

[@StevOPelO]

I would buy it. The lowest I go is redwings 1907

[@joesphfreedom3019]

why would i but brunt when i can buy throgoods?

[@dominicblade6514]

I didn’t like this video it seemed ridiculous to give a brand like brunt a chance to have a comeback. But what ever I guess

[@steveodarko]

I’ll stick to my thorogood’s

[@milnez]

Used to work on Blast Furnaces and the heat resistance matters... Watching people leave boot prints on runner covers was funny,,,