Hondo Boots HANDLE Horrible Conditions | Extended Test Review

I test out Hondo Boots model 3416 in some really nasty conditions and they performed as you would expect for a traditionally made boot!
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00:00 - Intro
00:49 - CartersBoots.com Spot
01:23 - Rundown
03:57 - Trying Boots On
06:27 - Extended Test
10:35 - Final Thoughts
15:37 - Outro
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[@sailingneil]

Well made boots, as all Hondo boots. Personally I am still not a fan of dark coloured boots and white stitching, but with a good bit of wearing I am sure they won't stay white too long.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Totally. Gotta get that double white stitching dirty!

[@mightymikethebear]

One trip to the woods will make the stitching no longer white.

[@SkoalTide96]

Use the brown edge dressing on the stitches for a quick fix.

[@connormorgan6267]

Alright I’ve never understood this the cowboys in the “good old days” wore boots with leather soles but it was fine but now everyone talks about how you should never get the soles in any water or mud.

[@stonewalljackson6660]

I love these extended tests, so much fun watching Jeremiah’s vidjas

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks! I'm glad you like them. They're fun to make too. Cheers buddy!

[@garythomas4431]

Great extended test Jeremiah. I just ordered my first pair of Hondo roughout tall tops. I look forward to comparing them to my favorite Olathe ride ready roughouts. Great video.

[@robertsimonds4284]

Just ordered a oair of these and used your discout code. Theyll be here in 2 days and i couldnt be more excited. Ive hated swuare toes, but hondo made these look so good. And your review really sold it for me. Thank you

[@eyeslikethesky1392]

these boots look amazing that dark bull hide has such an attractive texture to it in my opinion, you just gotta love traditionally made boots and the craftsmanship that goes into each pair these look tough as nails but slick enough to wear out and about everyday, great video Jeremiah

[@JeremiahCraig]

I agree, eyes. The nubuck is so nice and bullhide is so durable. These are great boots. Can't wait for the winner of the giveaway to experience them too. Thanks for watching again buddy!

[@BloodySoup74]

Awesome review and test of the boots! I'll definitely be on the livestreem! Had such a great time on the Halloween special!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Sweet! See you there. Thanks!

[@ItsMrBlu]

Boot trees are a must if you are going to get your boots wet! Here in desert climates if you go from wet to dry sometimes the leather shrinks. Thanks for the video!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Totally! Hopefully a video about boot trees soon 🤞 thanks for watching!

[@sprisier7953]

I’ve never been a fan of dark leather like that but these hondos look so good, I might have to get myself a pair.

[@haveyouheard9305]

I love new shiny things, that bright white stitching is so choice. Crushed my heart when you walked in the mud and then just kept punishing them lol

[@BourbonDrinker]

Great boots. I was given a pair as a gift way way back in 1984, I was a young teenager. They didn’t fit well and consequently I didn’t wear them often. But, they were well made and looked great.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Fingers crossed for you on this pair. Thanks for watching!

[@36jimmyc]

Now that's a sharp looking boot & one that I'd wear for sure. Very nice review JC. 👍

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks Jim!!

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

I would love to see you test out and look at a pair of Cody James boots just to get your thoughts on them from my experience they seem like well made boots that can look somewhat traditional while being a modern priced more budget boot

[@smackdadious]

My parents sold their horses when I was around 5 so I never had to take care of any horse which is why I always forget how much work it is to properly take care of them. I'm not a big fan of square toe boots anymore, so I'll refrain from entering the contest this time. I definitely need to get myself a pair of Hondo boots for sure! Good luck to everyone who enters and I hope to be there for the live stream to hangout!

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

Awesome to see you here man!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks Smackdadious!! See you on the live stream!

[@mynameisnobody6052]

Beautiful wood and design at mother's field stable , I am a big fan of wood structures that are built solid ! Nice !

[@JeremiahCraig]

I agree it was so nice there!

[@sicwitit8261]

Love your videos. I like how you worked with the horses and on the ranch. Im sure the boots jist need a clean and good as new.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Totally! They cleaned up real nice. Cheers buddy! Thanks so much for watching

[@Xarinova]

Thanks for all your energy... - J.C. You Rock!

[@MWM92688]

Man, Hondo makes killer boots, I definitely want to get or win 😉 me a pair of Hondo boots sometime, awesome extended test also, great video all around!!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks so much buddy! Glad you liked it. Good luck! 🤞

[@davidgregg2778]

Great review Jeremiah ! Good to know that you can order a B width . I was kinda cringing when you were about and about in those conditions ,but then I remembered that the old cowboys would wet their boots to break them in . Sure hope to win a pair of these .

[@JeremiahCraig]

I was cringing too haha. Good luck! Thanks for watching

[@jameskb3]

I just bought these boots last week at Beth West and I’ve never been so satisfied in a boot!

[@JeremiahCraig]

I love that store!! Glad you like the boots too! Hondos are awesome

[@jimcollins9999]

Nice looking boot & while I've never had a pair of either, the square toe looks comfortable. 👍

[@juanjohnJP]

I just bought these a couple weeks ago and love 'em. I haven't conditioned them yet, though. Should I use the distressed conditioner or suede/nubuck conditioner?

[@lesnewman88]

I've always wanted a pair of Hondo's. Beautiful boot! I need a tough pair of boots

[@mylo2377]

Great Boots. I wear the hondos for 12 hours straight comfortable while I'm working at my restaurant. P.S. You're personally responsible for my Collection of 6 pairs of boots. HONDO, LUCHESSE, CORRAL, RUJO ×2 TACOVAS, BOULET pieced ostrich are pre ordered. And to top it off Chisos boots are in the near future. Live your show. Great job!

[@centexrails]

Hi Jeremiah, I stumbled across Hondo Boots from your videos. Your presentation got me interested and I investigated further. The end result was a purchase and I absolutely love my Hondo' boots. I have no affiliation with anyone involved here and just wanted to pass along the opinion of a boot collector. Hondo is my choice for tall top boots.

[@katiedetardo9178]

What a cool extended test! I really like the look of these, but I am not too big of a fan of white stitching. I’m sure after working in horse stalls all day they weren’t too white after! Interesting hack for the pull holes that are unraveling!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Haha yes they did lose a lot of their brightness that day. Thanks for watching Katie!

[@fedorapiper2841]

You put those Hondo’s to the test. Great job 👏

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks!! Cheers buddy

[@Shadowbat69]

Not a bug fan of pull holes, but I'd make an exception for these. I'm really diggin those boots.

[@JeremiahCraig]

I hear ya. These don't have my favorite toe shape but they are still easy to love

[@HomewardBoundVet-hy2hz]

Saw this video late, but have a pair of these and they are great for vet calls! Look goood, clean up well like JC said, and good break-in. Definitely a Hondo fan here. What is your opinion on Sole-savers? I have been putting them on several of my boots, figuring it is about 25% of the cost of resole at one of the few cobblers I could find here in Tucson.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Love sole savers! A very smart move. I should do them more often but I also want to see how long some leather soles last in general so I can help others. Overall though I think sole savers are great!

[@LordSteven00]

Great review bro, i want to get a pair for sure.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Good luck in the giveaway!

[@jaywashington2196]

That was an extreme extended test I know you couldn’t bring those boots into the house that day

[@JeremiahCraig]

No doubt! After this recording this extended test I actually had to drive 6 hours in them haha

[@stephdee4750]

What a great video I own so many pairs of cowboy boots but don’t have a pair of Hondo’s.

[@JeremiahCraig]

They're tough to find out here east of the Mississippi! Worth looking at though for sure

[@Floydrose335]

@jeremiahcraig, can you do a video for the best boots for ranch work day in and day out? I would love to find a buckaroo bull hide boot with a round toe and rubber sole for when I'm in my barn. HELP!

[@justinlanier1046]

Love Hondo those look great and I am entered to win can't wait

[@JeremiahCraig]

Good luck buddy!

[@flugit]

I need these Jeremiah

[@JeremiahCraig]

🤞🤞

[@cedrickization8159]

"hmm I think I'm a conditional fan of your videos :-) Hello Jeremiah, I have models of Hondo cowboy boots and these boots are really strong, good and no problems walking, good models, very very strong two-tone buffalo two-tone bull leather! I like your video, you filmed the feet well the cowboy boots! " The great thing about cowboy boots is when the boots are dirty, dusty! It's so stylish afterwards that we love cowboy boots even better, and you don't find that feeling with any other shoe! There are only cowboy boots to maintain this magic ....

[@gatriemacleinn1976]

...literally any other work boot provided this same experience. Smdh

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks Cedrick!

[@cedrickization8159]

@@JeremiahCraig okay ;-)

[@jeffgarrity6868]

Love the color very classy looking boots

[@baciliozamora2552]

Jeremiah you need to check alfa western wear same boots, but the price way lower and probably the same material, because hondo boots are made in Mexico as the alfa western wear boots

[@JeremiahCraig]

All Mexican made products are not equal. Same for anywhere else. I've seen Alfa boots and they're cheap because they're made cheaply and quickly with cheap materials and no care about quality. They are boots you throw away after a few months. Hondos will last you several years and maybe your entire life depending on how you use them. The return on investment you get with Hondo will actually make them cheaper than Alfa Boots in the long run.

[@oldbones000]

Are those Double-H Dylan's in the background, on the upper right section of your rack? Are you holding out on us?!?!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Chill out Broc! Tuesday 😉

[@oldbones000]

@@JeremiahCraig can't wait!

[@johnd2143]

I just wish that I could find this boot with a medium or round toe. I love Hondo, but I'm not a fan of sq toes.

[@benjaminmarkowski7836]

Love Hondo boots my #1 favorite

[@JeremiahCraig]

Hell yeah buddy!

[@WolfRanger2008]

But I like the "Bright(White) Stitching"! I'd be completely mortified if I got them dirty. Which why I have RUBBER DUCKY Boots for the Yucky stuff! :D Thanks for highlighting this model in less that favorable circumstances. This would me more inclined to purchase a pair. ;-)

[@JeremiahCraig]

Keeping those stitches bright is a good look on some folks! They'll last longer that way too

[@polarbear0218]

I bought this exact pair at a cavenders (instore) and i thought the vamp was a bullhide print. Bc it felt too soft and also on the inside it said "vamp cowhide" so i was confused. It looked like bullhide. So im still a little confused 😅

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Nice Boots....I'D love to find someone that sold Hondo Boots here in Florida

[@fortytwo3993]

What’s that color leather on top what do you call that lighter color that light shade on top?

[@Texo_McKevo]

Tony lama made a hybrid of leather and rubber outsole.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Hybrid outsoles are awesome

[@leelucid7632]

I entered to win!! Beautiful boots!! Good luck to everyone !!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Good luck!

[@TheJessiepacheco1992]

I've wanted to get some hondos but have used my boot allowance on getting my whites packers rebuilt bought them in 2000 and this will be there first rebuild hope to win a pair of hondos God bless

[@JeremiahCraig]

I love that you've had whites boots for 20 years. So cool! Good boots. Good luck in the giveaway!

[@john3532947]

It amazes me how a such a well made boot…made in Texas…can’t be found in Texas. Jeremiah….do you know of ANYWHERE in Texas where I can find a retailer who has a selection of Hondo boots in their store?

[@JeremiahCraig]

15 Cavendars stores in Texas carry Hondos

[@john3532947]

@@JeremiahCraig ….I checked the Cavenders website in Lubbock a few days back and they showed a few pair in the online catalog. I go by there and they have none. 15 Cavenders locations in Texas…there are probably 10 just in the Houston area alone. It would be nice if Hondo boots would at the very least make their boots more easily obtainable by putting together an online store that has a selection that can actually be purchased from them. Better yet…take a lesson from Tecovas and open up brick and mortar locations where customers can walk in and try them on without having to worry about ordering online with the possibility of a return. I would love to have a pair of Hondo boots if they were more easily found.

[@gallo5556]

They look nice 👍🏼

[@JeremiahCraig]

💯

[@jeremyroberts6578]

Do you have any reviews on Chisos versus Heritage boots?

[@JeremiahCraig]

No versus videos yet but I have extended test videos on both individually

[@animalfatisfuel]

Would you be willing to compare Chisos to Hondo? @@JeremiahCraig

[@samuelyoung4646]

Bought some beautiful Hondos! Best pair I have so far, BUT! The insole is SO hard! Can someone PLEASE tell me that they will eventually soften up/break in? I’ll grin and bare it if that’s the case, but if not I’ll have to replace the insole.

[@JeremiahCraig]

They will never soften but they will form to your feet. It's the traditional way but I know it's not for everyone

[@dustingarrison570]

Hello sir. I called carters and another dealer and to get the black 3416 they say it’s not a stock item and it’ll be a extra 150 for them to order it. Do you know a dealer where I can get the 3416 in black? That’s the boot I really want and can’t find it. Most people only carry the brown 3416. Thank you

[@davidtrammell7048]

Beautiful boots

[@JeremiahCraig]

I agree! Thanks David 🍻

[@danbarnett3738]

Wherebis the link?

[@MRLEE-of5fj]

Dammit Craig!

[@kellyoneal1675]

Thanks for this giveaway.

[@JeremiahCraig]

🍻

[@kellyoneal1675]

@@JeremiahCraig Thank you for the highlighted reply.

[@dramsey68]

Does anyone know where to buy Hondo boots in th Dallas ft worth area

[@kermitwiththenikes3884]

Is Cody James a good brand? Also liked the video

[@JeremiahCraig]

Depends on who you talk to. Cody James has more modern aspects to their boots. I'll try to get my hands on a pair next year for a video. Thanks so much for watching!

[@HomewardBoundVet-hy2hz]

Some models of Cody James get some pretty good reviews online, but I have never tried them. Hondos are not that much more money, so go with them

[@laouaryassine9893]

I like this boots

[@JeremiahCraig]

Me too!

[@legitviewer9328]

I would like to see a review on a pair of Corral or Capitan Men’s boots

[@JeremiahCraig]

Here are two Corral in store quick impressions I did kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXXLpoeXdt-Nq9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHPRkquglqx_gbs I'll see about trying to get Capitan next year. Thanks for the requests!

[@crazyjoe91682]

Hey fellas, I’m interested in getting some Square cowboy boots but where I’m from, there’s not a single place where I can physically buy cowboy boots. The few cowboy boots I own when I visited Texas, they’re size 9D round toe. Should I stay with the same size or go down 1/2 a size? Any suggestions?

[@JeremiahCraig]

In general I like to size down a half size when going from a round toe to a french toe or square toe in the same brand

[@HarrisPilton789]

Where do you live?

[@jasonwilzer1555]

I just entered to win hope i win this time.Do like Hondo or boulet better?

[@JeremiahCraig]

Ask again me again in a year. Good luck in the giveaway!

[@fortytwo3993]

What’s that color on the shaft called? I want a boot all that color can you help?

[@JeremiahCraig]

Tan. Some manufactures might also call the color Desert

[@daug1783]

We’re they slippery in all that hay?

[@gaylecheung3087]

Sweet, Not cool metal round holes for the polls you already got the boots why do you need holes in them on the shelf you know I’m talking about Jeremiah

[@JeremiahCraig]

Haha! Not this time!

[@gatriemacleinn1976]

I would be more impressed seeing these boots survive these conditions for 5 years straight.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Sounds like a fun documentary idea

[@gatriemacleinn1976]

@@JeremiahCraig that would be really cool actually! Like a documentary about the life of a boot from production to retirement

[@JeremiahCraig]

Right?! I'm down. Maybe someday I'll be able to put one together since I record so much stuff 🤞

[@jwfootball08]

Will they make steel toe boots if requested?

[@JeremiahCraig]

I don't think so but I can find out for sure

[@jwfootball08]

@@JeremiahCraig thank you I appreciate it!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Confirmed. No steel toes

[@jwfootball08]

@@JeremiahCraig ok thanks for checking I appreciate it!

[@lancelamont5762]

Sweet 💯👍🏻

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks Lance!

[@mrmaxcarter2306]

Sweet boots

[@JeremiahCraig]

Yeah buddy 👍👍 thanks for watching

[@Paul-dz7xi]

Yellowstone boots.

[@CALONSUKSES1508]

Kalau mau beli pesan di mana

[@kyledunn8765]

Oh a dream!!

[@JeremiahCraig]

For real 🤩

[@bigbluemsp]

In!

[@leonbijelic2650]

Nice

[@JeremiahCraig]

Cheers Leon!!

[@gaylecheung3087]

How many times can I enter… already entered.. Jeremiah you sent me another email….

[@JeremiahCraig]

You can enter once! Good luck!

[@gaylecheung3087]

Yes, clearly said so on the website

[@kevinh8241]

Hey Jeremiah. Can Canadians enter to win those Hondos??

[@franciscoutu7845]

nop and it sucks

[@kevinh8241]

@@franciscoutu7845 that does suck big time!! Thanks dude for the reply

[@franciscoutu7845]

@@kevinh8241 no problem... I want to win some boots to but we are on the wrong side of the border....

[@JeremiahCraig]

Hey guys you can still enter it's just that Hondo boots or myself just can't ship them internationally because it gets complicated. I have a Facebook boot group and I know at least one of the members would be happy to help organize shipping to Canada if you happen to win. Here's the short link: jeremiahcraig.com/bootgroup Make a post and ask if anyone is willing to be your middleman in the states 👍

[@THECHEVYGUY.]

nice great video

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks!

[@THECHEVYGUY.]

@@JeremiahCraig no problem I’m more confident wearing boots now thanks to you keep it up love your videos

[@bobbynashforthecash6641]

I am a much bigger fan of traditional made cowboy boot then a cowboy boot that’s soft and unstable.

[@JeremiahCraig]

🤜💥🤛

[@mikel1483]

those square toe boots looks ridiculous . looks like they belong to Donald Duck. i'm also a 12 B. i"ll keep looking