From Desk Job to Bootmaker: Talking With Parkhurst's Andrew Svisco

[@Stridewise]

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[@dhruvio]

Watching this interview in 2022. Great stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@JimGreenFootwearOfficial]

Always great learning about other brands, love it!

[@juanmartinez-hd6kq]

Great job on the interview. I first heard of Parkhurst on this channel and definitely on my list to patronize.

[@parkhurstbrand2019]

Thank you for the interest Juan! Feel free to reach out whenever!

[@renji32100]

I'm loving this interview and the history behind the brand

[@DalesLeatherworks]

Great interview guys!! Always a joy hearing Andrew talk about his brand

[@thomasmathieu8390]

What a great and informative interview! I really enjoyed watching and learning more about Parkhurst and boot manufacturing in the states in general!

[@parkhurstbrand2019]

Thanks for watching Thomas and thank you Nick for the opportunity!

[@j3ffro1980]

18 months later, everything you read and hear is still true. I wrote an email trying to get some sizing help, and heard back directly from Andrew in about 4 minutes. Incredibly helpful, and more importantly, it's a great boot.

[@TheOknidius]

Thanks for doing this interview! Nice to know all the backgrounds on how Parkhurst started. Bought my black Parkhurst Allen in December (2019) after seeing Stridewise’s review of the Delaware. I find the Allen is ultra comfortable. I often wear them to work with a suit. I’d say he succeeded in creating a dressy boot, which I find infinitely more comfortable than any dress shoe I’ve tried. I wore the Allen at home for a couple of hours and then just decided to wear them for a full work day: no pain, no blisters. 9 months later, I’m as impressed as I was on day 1. The Red Wing Williston is a close second but costs more and has other issues, whereas the Allen for me is just perfect. Really well crafted. And I cannot over stress how comfortable the Allen model is. Cheers!

[@parkhurstbrand2019]

Hey Dinko - this is incredibly humbling to hear - thank you so much for your kind words and support. Hit me up any time to chat and let me know if/when you ever want your boots re-conditioned! Thank you!

[@EDHBlvd]

It’s a bummer that Parkhurst are no longer made in USA and now cost $420. Wondering if they will ever run a MiUSA line. That said, the Spanish-made pair of Niagara’s I just picked up are a nice pair of boots.

[@Stridewise]

Yeah fortunately he uses enough interesting limited leathers that the brand is kicking

[@satchrocks34]

Another great video Nick! And just wanted to say too, Andrew just sounds like such a stand up dude. Just super transparent about everything. And that's something I can stand behind.

[@Stridewise]

Great! Glad you liked the video, Ian.

[@luckydc3761]

I was tempted to try GS but I think I'll grab a pair of MiUSA Parkhurst Allen boots next.

[@Stridewise]

Sorry man, they're made in Spain now!

[@frankb5693]

Nick, this video was fascinating, I watched all 21 minutes! Being a native New Yorker and now a Bostonian, I was happy to hear that both states played a role in his line. Besides being a hunk. Andrew really know his stuff! With all your knowledge, you could certainly act in a consulting role on future designs, Thanks so much for this video.

[@Stridewise]

So glad you made it to the end, Joe! He enjoyed your 'hunk' comment

[@askcgr]

Thanks for allowing a new generation the experience of seeing great American made products.

[@EDHBlvd]

Unfortunately they aren’t made in America anymore. Spain and Portugal.

[@planetbarton]

Fascinating insight and now Parkhurst is on my wishlist. The perfect boot for me is the dress/work hybrid.

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Great interview Nick.Feel free to do more in teh future. Could have listened to a longer interview without any problems. Thanks.

[@olegkaderly5638]

Good humble dude with good products! Excited to see what the future holds for him!

[@frankrizzo7185]

Very enjoyable episode! Thank you Nick.

[@Stridewise]

Hey thanks!

[@japesss]

Andrew is an absolute top bloke. Answers emails personally and goes above and beyond. Can't wait for my Nighthawk Kudu's.

[@Stridewise]

Grey boots are underrated!

[@parkhurstbrand2019]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support!

[@japesss]

@@Stridewise Will be my second pair of greys - so flexible!

[@DwightJurling]

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[@jacobcate704]

Parkhurst is practically completely sold out - when will a restock happen?

[@josephteifer9714]

This was an exceptional video. I loved to hear Andrew tell the story of his journey. I will be buying a pair of Parkhurst boots in the next month. I am an owner of a lot of Allen Edmonds boots and dress shoes. The Parkhurst boots have a nice hybrid look and I appreciate the quality.

[@markmcknight2387]

I have a pair and I love them!

[@bigstraz]

Love it! Get the Thursday guys on the phone next 😉

[@thechief043]

Great interview, Nick. If you get the opportunity to do more of these, I'm on board. Didn't know a whole lot about Parkhurst beforehand.

[@Stridewise]

Thanks man! I'm trying to post more consistently and more non-reviews

[@dauntmoar147]

You should definitely review Joseph Cheney boots, they have a unique British style that is really attractive

[@dsa78]

This is a company that I would like to buy boots from but they dont ever seem to have my size. They must be out of stock or back logged on their orders.

[@misterdanielo3281]

I learned about Parkhurst from you and now I have 3 pairs... Looking at that 4th 🧐😬😂😂😂

[@Jebro439]

I'm interested in trying a pair this Fall Great video

[@Stridewise]

Thanks Johnra glad you liked it

[@parkhurstbrand2019]

Happy to get a pair into your hands this Fall Johnra, thank you for your interest and feel free to reach out any time!

[@thehunt226]

That was interestinf for sure! I wish more companys would fidn a way to sell to Europe (as Urban shepard Boots does, but they are located in Portugal, go figure). Way to go!

[@Stridewise]

Yeh Goodyear welted work boots are tough to get in Europe and REALLY hard in Australia

[@georgebulbakwa9017]

Great to find interviews on how boot makers get started. This was both informative and interesting. Out of curiosity, do you own a pair of Nick's? I don't think I've seen one in your channel yet. Might be an odd novelty to have a pair of boots that already has your name on it from the get go.

[@Stridewise]

Haha thanks George! I do need to get some Nick's, I find the fit process frustrating - I have to print out a paper, measure like 5 sides of my feet... I just have trouble getting the motivation but I really do need to

[@Iamthecoldpenguin]

Great Interview, Parkhurst is def the company next on my list! Hey Nick, what is your stance on barefoot/minimalist shoes/boots? I have been looking deeper into it with companies such as Vino but i noticed something weird, there seems to be a lack of GYW footwear in that field . IDK if its interesting of an idea but it seems cool.

[@raycontego3276]

I thinks he’s trying to compete with Grantsone, but the quality Parkhurt produces isn’t there yet. You can tell by the upper stitching, specially on the vamp.

[@Stridewise]

The made in USA angle is enough to make up the difference I think