I BOUGHT $20 boots and the MOST EXPENSIVE Blundstones and CUT THEM IN HALF

[@RoseAnvil]

The Rose Anvil shop has belts, wallets, and more. Check it out here - bit.ly/44jXLNu

[@RoseAnvil]

I just realized my hat blends in perfectly to the leather on the wall...

[@a.griffin3430]

Rose Anvil oh wow your right, it’s like a green screen effect XD

[@RoseAnvil]

And if toaster wasn’t so dirty he would blend in perfectly to the table

[@joebuffaloe5418]

Dude, yes. I was just going to comment that I spent a good 15 seconds trying to figure out wtf you did to your hair.

[@mradamh99]

your videos are very helpful, thank you stay safe

[@Antaios632]

I thought it was a weird new hairdo. LOL

[@MikeHaggarKJ]

I work in a second hand store and my job is to quickly determine shoe quality to set a fair prize. I just wanted to thank you for everything I learn from here! It helps me out a great deal.

[@MikeHaggarKJ]

I can also tell you from experience that that type off fake leather (i've seen it literally hundreds off times) literally falls apart with age. It's enough to put some pressure on it with your thumbnail and it peels right off. I'm not sure why it gets so fragile with age, but it does. With rain and stress my guess would be that that sole would fall off within a maximum of 3 months of daily use.

[@picapicas]

I'm glad you mentioned the environmental issues with buying multiples of the cheaper version. I know that price is a massive factor (especially during all this uncertainty) but personally, I'd rather save up for the quality of the original version than have to resort to quantity with the cheaper version. Plus, copying is kinda lazy. If I'm gonna buy something at a lower price point, I'd prefer that it wasn't trying to look like something else. Great video as usual, Wes.

[@leof]

Really nice breakdown of the difference btw EVA and PU and TPU. I would add some things I have been a cobbler and PU retains its elasticity much better than EVA, but will begin to break down and decompose sometimes after 3-4 years regardless of wear, where even a flattened EVA sole will remain in one piece and be wearable for decades. It is also worth mentioning that all EVA is not created equal. There is every quality of EVA, same as with rubber. Finally, the PU and the TPU both harden significantly in cold temperatures, making them much more slippery on wet and icy conditions. I’ve been a cobbler and a shoemaker for about 10 years, and I’ve ripped open everything from Aldo to Alden, although I am usually more careful than you are since my customers always wanted their shoes back.

[@MrEitsab]

I’d like to see some Thursday Boot Captains given they’re often praised for their price to quality value

[@drunken_hog]

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[@RoseAnvil]

What do you guys think? Are Blundstone boots worth 10X the Walmart boots? Also I’d love to hear your reasoning either way.

[@a.griffin3430]

Rose Anvil well In my experience, real leather ALWAYS beats plastic. I doubt the Walmart brand would last even 6 months before falling apart. I’m still wearing “real leather” shoes and boots I’ve had since the 90s. When you know how to take care of a quality made product, it sure can last a long time!

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

Maybe if it's a broke student who's going for the look and cant get his hands on a blundstone but almost any case blundstones are worth the wait, maybe you can do Thursday boots? Or golden fox boondockers?

[@jamasdfghjkl3396]

Do Palladium Boots next!

[@bas.artistry]

Yes, mainly for longevity and sustainability, the blundstone boots are a single purchase vs Walmart’s version having to be replaced within 6 months or so.

[@ljamestee3358]

Thought you would enjoy this documentary about John Lobb handmade shoes- £4k a pair...

[@JestRLee]

Thank you for keeping us entertained during the current situation... great job

[@RoseAnvil]

Glad I can help!

[@DestinyPanthera]

Toaster: This shoe is my box.. I fit, I sit

[@RoseAnvil]

Usually he tried to sit on the boxes but he was really liking the boots this time ha ha

[@DestinyPanthera]

You did say they were comfy! He made a good choice

[@RoseAnvil]

He is a sucker for comfort

[@johnnyhoffer]

@@RoseAnvil what short of cat is him? I like cats, used to run a boarding cattery, but never seen a cat like him...

[@jsimes1]

@@johnnyhoffer I think Toaster is a Cornish Rex.

[@ixchelaguilarcampos3893]

Omg!, love your cat, sitting in the half boot.

[@RoseAnvil]

He does that in almost every video for some reason ha ha

[@randommcranderson5155]

@@RoseAnvil cats just sit in things.

[@discodog4582]

Puss in boot

[@RoseAnvil]

So my fingernail is painted because i cracked the middle of the nail while working on rebuilding my motorcycle engine so i had my gf paint it so it doesn't snag on every thing.

[@reginaldcaldwell2951]

Can you do adidas ultra boosts next

[@Luis-cm3lm]

Can you cut Walmart timberlands vs premium timberlands

[@marcavonevans]

No worries. I just kept playing "I'm in a band." Wahlberg line from Rockstar (while fixing the copier at work scene) LOL

[@claytonberg721]

I thought you had bashed it and you were injured.

[@tplambert]

Goth in training.....

[@brittaolson6550]

Please do UGG! I have noticed the Decker UGGs aren’t what they used to be, and certain other brands are better. UGG Since 1974 are the best, IMO. It is my believe the Original Ugg Boots Australia is at least as good as Decker’s UGGs. Original UGG Boots Australia is less expensive than Decker, even with shipping from Australia to the US, in my case. There are a lot of different rug brands and there is no actual authentic UGG vs. inauthentic, despite Decker’s claim (except that it should have real double faced sheepskin which Decker often doesn’t), so it would be very beneficial!

[@repletereplete8002]

yes please do as if there's one shoe that deserves to die painfully for our entertainment it's an UGG!

[@JukeboxGothic]

I have never understood people wearing Uggs in public. Uggs or "Ugly boots" (because that's were the name came from) were made for surfers that wanted to pursue their sport in winter. You got out of the surf and had something to wear home in the car to stop your toes freezing off. They were not meant to be a fashion item.

[@claytonberg721]

I wouldn't wear them but I think those who do deserve to know what the build quality is like.

[@xenonram]

@@JukeboxGothic Girls wearing them is nice, but guys wearing them is so obviously an external expression of being an edgelord.

[@eladiocofresi5202]

Ugg only caught my interest with a Chelsea boot about ten years ago. As for my personal experience, the brand had twenty dollar socks, only for me to notice they were mostly made of acrylic yarn.

[@heidiw3615]

I've been wearing my blundstones for almost 5 years and they are still look good. Highly recommend them.

[@darkblaze373]

Can i have them along with your cat

[@jfcastaneda]

Clark's actually make some pretty decent Chelsea boots. They have some in the $60 price range that are okay, but with a little bit of work you can find their higher end ones in the $120 range on sale with full grain leather uppers, leather and fabric lined, a removeable footbed, and leather/crepe soles. Just picked up a pair and they're great!

[@RoseAnvil]

I’ll have to check them out, I really liked the leather on the Clark’s desert boots

[@claytonberg721]

I had a pair of clark's chelseas. Got them on deep clearance, I probably wouldn't do it again because the leather uppers didn't last long but while they were good they were handsome and got a lot of compliments. I probably paid another $30 over what you'd pay at wal-mart for something similar. On sale if that's all a dude has to spend I'd say get them. My heart breaks for anyone who pays full retail on them though.

[@butchjohnson9736]

I don't really care about shoes, but I like your channel! There is so much turmoil in the world that apparently only a relaxed shoe cutting can remedy.

[@derrells123]

Thank you for your contributions to the charity which supports the rare half foot condition! My people are grateful!

[@a.griffin3430]

I’ve always been curious about TUK shoes and boots... those iconic creeper style shoes. Would love to see how well those are made! Keep up the great videos!

[@RoseAnvil]

I’ve never heard of them is TUK the brand?

[@a.griffin3430]

Rose Anvil T.U.K is the brand, I know they have been around since the 1980s at least.

[@a.griffin3430]

These are kind of the counterpart to doc martens, often the girls would wear TUKs, boys in their Docs. They have been part of the counter culture for a long time. From punk, ska, new wave, goth and scene kids, still out there today. Really excited to see a tear down on these!

[@RoseAnvil]

Ah ok I’ll check them out. Are they made in the UK like the solovair boots?

[@a.griffin3430]

Rose Anvil that’s the millions dollar question!,at one time they were made in the UK. I have no idea now. www.tukshoes.com

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

I appreciate the nice pattern they put in the Camden Rocks. Hopefully it brings some extra happiness to those who wear them.

[@senortrob]

Im really liking these comparison videos.

[@RoseAnvil]

Thanks they are really fun to do. I’m always surprised at what’s inside of cheap shoes and boots

[@MontrealMusiciansExchange]

YES. This could very well be YOUR niche on YOuTube! OWN it - before someone else steals it. WHO isn’t going to consult your channel before buying expensive gear? (Women and their high heels) EVERYONE likes the truth and would love to see YOU rip out the innards so they don’t have to. Ex: heel PAIN from these WalMart boots with the badly placed RIVET. Thank you!

[@user-sl1bw4kw6c]

Could you cut in half some cheap sneakers like those that pull and bear or h&m sells?

[@RoseAnvil]

What are they most similar to?

[@user-sl1bw4kw6c]

​@@RoseAnvil there's alot of rip offs but on h&m theres some chelsea-style boots, some stan smith wannabe and fake vans too, you can make a couple of comparising videos on the real shoes you already cut in half, and plus those are not pricey, of course, if you want to.

[@vicvinegar2405]

@@user-sl1bw4kw6c shoes no self respecting man would ever buy ;)

[@sharifsircar]

@@vicvinegar2405 If this channel needs to take off, it'll need stuff like that as well to attract mainstream viewers

[@alexandresimard4230]

@@RoseAnvil Or some kind of white sneakers challenge, like stan smith against some italian overpriced white sneaker against H&m or noname sneakers

[@flippinzippo9670]

Ever hear of Fluevogs? Might be worth looking in to.. Always been curious if they were good... Plus there's a great story of them building a disabled girl a boot that can be rebuilt regularly. Good stuff

[@RoseAnvil]

Never heard of them, where are they from?

[@flippinzippo9670]

@@RoseAnvil Vancouver.. they're a real boutique kind of company.. but interesting for sure.. might be a shop in Denver's still

[@flippinzippo9670]

@@RoseAnvil if nothing else look up the story of the "Darby".. it's pretty awesome.. plus the "auf der maur" is awesome

[@khills]

Rose Anvil - a lot of goths moved to Fluevogs after deciding Doc Martens had sold out or... whatever. They’re pricy but have fun shapes, especially the heels. They advertise high quality leather. The stores are called John Fluevog Shoes; the closest store to you will either be Colorado or Nevada.

[@eonarts]

@@khills San Francisco has TWO John Fluevog shoes. The heel of some of the 2-3 “ boots are made of some sort of rubber or very slightly squishy stuff. You can stand in them for hours and they’re good for many of the all day street fairs. Now I’m curious as to what they’d look like cut in half.

[@DrClocktopus1]

When you asked 'Are the Blundstones worth 10x the Walmart Boots?' I was half expecting you to say 'No, get Redbacks'

[@RoseAnvil]

ha ha but for real

[@anthonyrystad]

@Tone. Yea, I agree Rossi's would be perfect to round out the Aussie boots. I personally like the look and construction of the the Rossi 301s, but I bet the Redbacks are more comfortable as he's already reviewed.

[@mikeryan8412]

Agree! Redbacks are worth 12x the Walmart boots, and what's better is that that they only cost 7x as much!

[@alexanderarduini]

I read that the Rossi 303 is now made in Indonesia. I wonder if this has affected its quality at all.

[@netmatrix75]

Those cheap synthetic "leather" are also used in wallets and belts. It will also peel/ flake off when exposed to heat and humidity. I owned a wallet that has the same material and it only lasted 10 months before breaking peeling & flaking.

[@ashleykenny5135]

I LOVE THE CAT. He's so curious about the boots too!

[@PrzemekPiliszek]

Hey buddy! How about Palladium boots? They claim that they have their own method of combining rubber sole to canvas upper.

[@RoseAnvil]

Someone else just suggested those so I’ll probably do them, if I keep seeing it suggested

[@fearoftheduck4074]

@@RoseAnvil i do suggest! :)

[@seanbryant2848]

Great presentation! I can't believe how easily the Camden Rock boots yielded to your blade, and then to your hands when you were in deconstruction mode. I've always repeated the old axiom "you get what you pay for". And as for those who can't afford the Blundstones, just do what I do: Save your money until you have enough to buy a pair. Great job, once again! Keep up the great work!

[@RoseAnvil]

amen sean

[@plantspirit9289]

more like this please I enjoy watching this.. thank you for all the information you share.

[@RoseAnvil]

Thanks! Let’s hope it performs well on KZbin 🤞

[@marcavonevans]

Thanks, Weston. I really dig your honest, unbiased information & opinion, and your range. Cool shirt btw. Wishing you, Toaster, and your family well

[@RoseAnvil]

I appreciate that!

[@ryanscottemison5159]

One thing you could mention in these comparisons is the ethical considerations. I don't know how Blundstone treats their factory workers in Asia and Mexico, but I can guarantee you that no one is being paid a fair wage making a boot that costs $20 shipped to the store.

[@good1day726]

this, definitely. likely tied into why they factories went overseas in the first place. and we get to have 20 knock-off versions of a popular (and quality - long-lasting) boot. then consumers - or people turned into consumers - were convinced that yes, they wanted 20 version of cheap stuff. then these now 'consumers' were also convinced that it was their idea, as one can hear in soundbites shaming the consumer for driving the market, forcing corps to go overseas. it didn't happen like this.

[@cuac5869]

Blundstone could be giving terrible wages but still charging a lot to make profit, you never know.

[@cjcj48]

esto pasa con las de 200 y con las de 20... es un factor que aplica en todas las empresas...

[@dustyappleseed]

Love your videos man. Keep up the great work and service to us frugal shoe hoarders!

[@RoseAnvil]

You got it!

[@gusesc5381]

Amazing comparison! Thanks. What's the story of that black nail polish stripe?

[@RoseAnvil]

I broke my nail while working on my motorcycle ha ha so I had my gf put a stip of paint on it for me to prevent it from snagging on everything

[@Roostsandboost]

When you whipped out the Lems boulder boots I had to look twice cause I can’t believe you wear minimalist boots. I love my lems waterproof boulder boots! Can’t wait to see that video

[@maidenrohina]

This was a fantastic video. Really informative. Would you ever consider doing this sort of video but for women's boots/shoes? I think it would be really interesting to see the difference especially compared to the quality in men's shoes.

[@Tim145Tim145]

I have had these cheap shoes before, but they still last more than a year of daily wear in the office. Put in another 20 dollars for a good gel insole, they are still comfortable. The insole lasts two or three pairs of these.

[@briangray5921]

I always wait for you to pet the cat, but it never happens

[@MartintheTinman]

Plenty of time for that when he's not making videos

[@RoseAnvil]

The cat petting always gets cut out. Ill be sure to leave it in next time ha ha

[@xenonram]

What a weird comment. I can't tell if you're indirectly accusing him of somehow hot paying attention to his cat because you don't see him pet him, or if you just want to see the cat being pet. Both are weird.

[@exploitedfight8081]

He's done it b4

[@quackslikeaduck]

Oh, it happens ... it happens. You haven't watched enough of his vids!

[@randynovick7972]

I have both Blundstones and RedBacks, and while the Blunnies fit me tighter (and I had to put in an aftermarket footbed to get a better arch) they are more comfortable than the RedBacks. The RedBacks have a protrusion on the inside of the boot, right on the top part of the instep, where some seams come together. It rubs a spot of irritation after a day's wearing. Yet, the footbed on the RedBacks has a great arch and it didn't need to be replaced. I'm a bit of a shoe nut, so I don't mind paying for something good. It seems like no company can ever get a boot right for me... except RedWing. Gosh, RedWings are lovely once they are broken in.

[@RoseAnvil]

Thanks for the info

[@garattyfisher]

I have a pair of doc Martin's Industrial I can send you (free, of course) to compare to the others you have done. These are steel toe though, let me know if you are interested.

[@exploitedfight8081]

That's a great idea! I'd love to see those

[@garattyfisher]

@@exploitedfight8081 I'm willing. Still no reply from Rose Anvil. Fingers crossed.

[@scarea2691]

@@garattyfisher I think he's gotten and will get a lot of offers for free boots to do on video but I don't know if he has the time or not because most viewers want to see certain shoes like air Jordans or doc Martin's or croc Martin's haha

[@JewerlyAutomata]

I highly recommend the Everyday Hero Zimmerman boot, it's probably in my top three favorite boots of all time, the quality for the price is crazy , the presentation is pretty good too ( right out of the box )

[@SGT_Fon]

Sorry, old guy here. When I enlisted inthe USMC back in 86' I was issued 2 pairs of vietnam era full leather boots made in 1968 & 1970 respectively and one pair of canvas/leather "jungle" boots marked 1966 "Spike protection". The jungle boots were never worn, One pair of full leathers was for inspections while the other was used for duty after boot camp (Plt 1070, 1069 series) Once out of boot camp and in the FMF, the jungle boots became my favorite, so much so I wore them out to the point where the sole broke in half. I took them to my local cobbler out side of camp Casey, Korea. It was the first time I got to see the guys of my favorite boot when he pulled the sole off. It was made like this: sole, 2/3 metal plate, double cork layer, felt,leather and had a hard mesh insert that could be taken out. I was wondering if there are any commerical boots that you have come across that were similar. I compair them to my last pair of of "desert" boots I was issued and there is no comparison to my original issue ones from the 60s.

[@MontrealMusiciansExchange]

Sgt Fon You’re APOLOGIZING cuz you’re “old?” WTF? Grow up man!

[@exploitedfight8081]

Where was the mesh? And was it metal or something? I'm intrigued! Would love to see the guts of those boots

[@SGT_Fon]

The mesh felt like fiberglas and went the foot and leather. i guess it allowed water to drain out and gave some air circulation so you didn't get blisters if you were wearing the issue wool socks

[@exploitedfight8081]

@@SGT_Fon wow cool. Thanks for answering. And thank you for your service

[@ht8138]

This was super interesting, always wondered what was in these cheap Walmart shoes. Hopefully I can be on your patreon once all this blows over.

[@leviday54]

Hey man! You should cut open the Vans Pro and compare it to the regular Vans and the ComfyCush Vans. Thanks! 😃

[@RoseAnvil]

Are the vans pro the pro skate versions?

[@leviday54]

Rose Anvil Yeah they have an Ultracush or popcush insole and have a duracap reinforced rubber upper.

[@patman147]

i used to buy Kohl's specials for Men's dress shoes. These shoes were a small step up from the Camden's. I noticed several draw backs when buying these cheap dress shoes. First cosmetically they don't wear well, with a few months of wear and tear they really start to look bad, and cleaning and a shine will not bring them back as they are synthetic uppers. Second they get less comfortable over time, because the material wears down quickly and stretches out. Third is cheap shoes have cheap soles and lining, which cause smelly shoes quickly, even if i rotated with other pairs. High Quality dress shoes used with a tree shoe takes years to get bad odors because of the high quality sole and leather lining inside the shoe. Thanks for the video!

[@ioannisdoulgerakis8993]

Please do Ecco boots! They claim excellent quality.

[@AnthonyLauder]

I have owned two pairs of Ecco boots. They are extremely comfortable, and the uppers are good quality. Very happy with them at first. But the soles wore down much faster than I expected. It was a big disappointment.

[@isabellecw1]

Thanks for this tear down. It was really interesting to see the comparison with a cheaper alternative.

[@RoseAnvil]

Glad you liked it!

[@999thenewman]

Title could've been "Leather Crafter Compares Garbage to Gold."

[@RoseAnvil]

Ha ha for real

[@timstephens5397]

Another great video. Thanks! One pair of boots that I would like to see reviewed/cut in half are the Sorel Madson Chelsea boots. I've owned a few different pairs (one with a wedge sole and one with a heel) and I've liked both.

[@kippen64]

Blundstone boots are cheaper in Australia.

[@bonnevilleponds]

@Roger Rarebit Far cheaper, around $120 AUD, they aint worth that money in the US. Especially with all the far better quality boots you guys have like Redwings and 1000 miles.

[@bonnevilleponds]

Roger Rarebit I just googled blundstone 500 and they’re $124 on amazon au and eBay.com.au. Workwear shops and the like would probably have them even cheaper here

[@omegagavin]

Toaster making a bed out of the Blundstone was cute.

[@Ohio_etsu-masu]

Can you do Carhartt Detroit 8" S3 workboot?

[@huub2873]

Thanks for the upload in these times stay save and stay cool

[@RoseAnvil]

You’re welcome! Glad I can help!

[@victorlarsen734]

Do the Thursdsy captains

[@RoseAnvil]

I think I will do them after redwing so that we have something to compare them to

[@victorlarsen734]

@@RoseAnvil do you know when you Will be doing redwing?

[@melodyofpsalm9468]

Sweet little white fur baby wants to watch too! Sooo cute!

[@RoseAnvil]

ha ha fur baby

[@DrejcD]

- Oh look boots!! [Toaster comes in video frame] - Boots? Where??

[@rocnoir4233]

Aussie here. Blundstones were once a good boot and I'm sure you have comments that say the same thing, but fit wise having a more "euro" narrower foot I found Mongrel boots good. My last pair of Blunnies fell apart due to moisture issues as did the Bata brand, though the Bata were much more comfortable.

[@tvylorwilson]

if you cut the Shattered Backboard Air Jordan 1 in half, my heart will hurt, but my curiosity is killing me 😔

[@RoseAnvil]

Same, they should be here soon!

[@tvylorwilson]

Rose Anvil, Looking forward to the video! Thank you for uploading and keeping the content coming I appreciate it during a time like this

[@sydneycbr6466]

Another good Aussie work boot is Steel Blue, I wear Argyle Zipside which have composite safety toes but they may make a non safety toe version that you can cut in half.

[@rowdyreviews6530]

Love your vids, very informal!! Was wondering if you could do the Oakley military boots? I have worn them for the past 7 years and they are so comfortable and last me at least 2 years with hard wear and are as comfortable at two years as out of the box. I am 220lbs so not real easy work lol!! Most boots last maybe a year before they are torn up or uncomfortable for me feet but both the Oakley si field boot and also the Oakley light assault 2 boot have been amazing over the years..

[@RetroDiver]

Rowdy, I realize I'm late to the party, but I've just watched this video now. I also have a pair of Oakley combat boots which I've had for a few years and they no longer make, therefore I want to keep for a while. How do you treat (oil/wax/waterproof/etc) your boots? I've asked Oakley directly and didn't get much of an answer.

[@rowdyreviews6530]

@@RetroDiver hey bud I don't really keep up with them honestly, they just last me and wear really good from day 1 until heck my oldest pair is 8 years old now or older!! Which boots are.you referring too they stopped making bud!?! The new light assualt boots are very nice and stay put together well!!

[@rowdyreviews6530]

@@RetroDiver if they are full leather boots I do use lexol leather cleaner and then the lexol conditioner right after once a year!! They have a been amazing!! I have a pair of Nike assualt boots that I decided to try and have to say they aren't even close when it comes to.comfort, style or just overall toughness!!

[@Telrynn]

Oooohh yeah! Getting very close to that 100k now! Great content as always

[@RoseAnvil]

So close!

[@mikanunx]

I'm commenting just to help the channel ;) Awesome work, nevertheless

[@RoseAnvil]

Legend!

[@KJ-bv6uk]

Sub'd because of your cat. Also, great info. I love my Blundstone 550's. Saw your reviews against the Redbacks too. Considering them for my next pair. Keep up the great work!

[@VanessaDownen]

Where is toaster?! Also please do some Palladium boots in the future. Check them out on Instagram. They look really interesting and they aren't super expensive. Edit: I was premature in freaking out about toaster 😂

[@RoseAnvil]

Toaster only wants to be on camera when I’m shooting b roll when it’s most inconvenient ha ha

[@RoseAnvil]

I’ve seen a fair amount of people requesting palladium so I’ll probably do them eventually

[@VanessaDownen]

@@RoseAnvil thanks for replying, I'm a big fan 🙏 and thanks for the update, I appreciate it.

[@RoseAnvil]

Thank you for the support!!!

[@RoyalFizzbin]

Vanessa Van Downen Toaster is in the video! And I have a pair of Palladiums. They’re alright!

[@glennpettersson9002]

Old Blundies in landfill, never! Best planter box ever👍

[@magicalplaid]

I always enjoy these videos. Must have been nice to cut a pair in half that didn't kill your wallet for once lol. I was kind of relieved for you to be honest 😂

[@RoseAnvil]

But for real! It was a nice change of pace especially with all this virus stuff killing my business

[@jjs4x]

Maybe you already said this but how do you like that knife for leather work? Is it your “go to” knife of choice for your regular job or do you like it just for cutting into the shoes? Maybe some afíliate links in the video description would help out a little, just a thought. Thanks for your videos and stay safe. Jason

[@RoseAnvil]

I use it for all my leather working. They sell a similar one at tandy leather

[@jjs4x]

@@RoseAnvil Thank you for responding. I'll have to try one out.

[@dyshaun08]

Commenting to hopefully help the algorithm 👌🏾😁🖤!

[@RoseAnvil]

Dyshaun Ashley 🤘

[@dyshaun08]

Love the info and detail to your videos 🙏🏾!

[@kwn141]

I would like to see comparison video between redwing and other boots!

[@puddleduck279]

I'm sure he did one and said that the redbacks are much better quality than the blundstones,also much more comfortable ✌

[@ronmatthews1738]

The soles of my Blundstones crumbled to bits after a couple of months. I looked on the internet and found that it had happened to hundreds of other people. Blundstone denied there was a problem and blamed the customers. A lot of long term Blundstone customers, including me, switched to Redback boots. Don't buy Blundstones.

[@adamitohjelkvist4561]

Have you done a video on your “filming” equipment and workspace? I think it would be interesting.

[@RoseAnvil]

it would be underwhelming my gear filming is pretty basic but it might be fun to do a shop tour

[@alimurphy2365]

Toaster is the best. As for a $20 boot, you get what you pay for. My blundstones make my heart sing.

[@corporalpunishment1133]

My last set of bluestone work boots lasted over 2 years I'll give the Camden rocks 2 weeks. Cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

[@YouSurfin]

only 2 years? for $200? I've had sneakers worth $70 that lasted 10 years. LOL

[@corporalpunishment1133]

@@YouSurfin the key words are "Work Boots" they go in mud, water, oil they get scraped in the ground they have things dropped on them, the soles wear out. 2 years is a miracle.

[@SteveParks]

Love the concept of this video! Thanks for sharing!

[@RoseAnvil]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zerocool6370]

I would be intrested in a teardown of kitchen shoes ie; sika clogs, shoes for crews, birkenstocks or something similar to see what your opinion of those are

[@RoseAnvil]

I want to do birkendstocks

[@charlie9ine]

As the Blundstones wear they’re going to look cooler every year. I agree. Less plastic shit in the landfill is a good thing

[@SabotPottery]

Blunstones were once really well made, but since 2007 this iconic brand moved their manufacturing from Australia to Thailand and India. With that, the quality standard plummeted, so today they really only survive on their name. I personally would never, ever, buy Blundstones again because their boots fall apart after a few years.

[@suedfrucht44]

Really interesting Video with lots of information! Thanks for all the content during quarantaine 😷

[@RoseAnvil]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ll-qf7qf]

Toast is so adorable

[@RoseAnvil]

agreed

[@suzyc4112]

Such good content, hope this channel keeps growing!

[@joehosie]

Wow Weston! Great video yet again!

[@RoseAnvil]

Thanks again Joe

[@jonathanburton7673]

Also to put in consideration the palladium Pampa Hi originale. The boot the French foreign legion used to wear.

[@MisterKnightly]

I bought a pair of Canada West Boot Company "Romeros." They're less expensive than the Blundstones, more comfortable and can be resoled.

[@RoseAnvil]

I wish they sold them in the US

[@MisterKnightly]

@@RoseAnvil It's a shame they don't, because they really have something good on their hands.

[@vgamedude12]

LEMS are one of the only boots id be interested in. Have no interest in non minimal footwear anymore

[@RoseAnvil]

I love lems

[@christinebainbridge2354]

My current pair of Blundstones is 7 years old and still going.

[@secretdaisy6484]

I bought Blundstones & didn’t wear the for nearly 3 years. I dud them out of the closet & the sole had disintegrated into globs and they weren’t wearable. I sent them off to a guy who specializes in resolving Blundstones & he did a great job. My friends had the same problem with their Blundstones. I bought Rossi’s made in Australia, look almost identical but much better made. You should put a pair of Blundstones on the shelf for a couple of years & then look at them. They will be a gooey globby mess. No more Blundstones. BTW what kind of blade is on your saw? Be safe. 👍☮️🌞🦠😷🥾

[@davidlam8611]

Camden Rock boots are made by Eastland Shoes that are based in Maine, and they have been making shoes since 1955. Eastland is an American heritage shoemaker that also assemble some of their shoes in the USA. This Camden Rock Marshall boot is $5.99 at Wal-Mart now, but it's all sold out.

[@TyBraek]

I just got these in the mail a week ago. I was going to tell you about them lol. It’s like you’re a mind reader! I can’t believe these have steel shanks for $20. They don’t even say on the listing that they gave shanks. Even with the synthetic upper they’re my backup rain boots. At least when these fall apart I still have my blundstones.

[@budman1252]

Good comparison. I'm a believer in you get what you pay for, but I also look for a good deal. Good quality for a lower price is good, cheap quality for cheap not so good.

[@seanbonham8487]

There is an alternative 'cheap Blundstone' boot - Jim Boomba. I am still wearing my 3 year old Blundstone 550s but saw the Jim's when looking for a replacement.

[@theguywithajeep]

i daily wear a pair of blundstone #990 work boots. i can say that with daily use they last about two years. the liner needs to be replaced every 6 months or so. But cut a size ones are available from blundstone.

[@cm0cm]

Georgia boot makes a decently priced wannabe blundtstone, that I’d love to see you have your way with!

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Toaster really really wanted in on this one!

[@ebbbrock]

Maybe you could add a test to the videos? Something similar to the way you tested the fjalraven material, some sort of scratch or abrasion test to see how the material stand up to abuse

[@RoseAnvil]

i like that idea a lot

[@themfantasy]

7:40 - the shoe get reviled the cat : wow lol

[@quickmaz]

Probably the Clark's are the next alternative, and not too expensive.

[@kroselavy]

Thank you so much!! Can you do it that for the Fila disruptor? I have one pair that I find absolutely suuuper confortable and I want to know WHY

[@AnimeReference]

My biggest critique of the cheaper boots is the shape/texture on the top side of the out sole. I've had a pair of boots like that, and it doesn't take long before a leather mid sole will stretch/crack and the inside of your shoe will take that shape. It's super uncomfortable. That and the possibility of a honeycombed heel stack make me prefer leather soles with glued on rubber protectors.

[@MartintheTinman]

I love how Toaster keeps sitting inside the boots

[@RoseAnvil]

he loves doing that for some reason

[@MartintheTinman]

@@RoseAnvil . Cats are weird. My girlfriend's cat loves bags. Especially sitting on the reusable shopping bags. I'd like to see you cut up a Rossi boots 4046 suede desert boot with the "Caterpillar" sole one day

[@joesatrianil]

gud job for helping us choose a quality boots

[@KevinAdams06]

I just wish I could replace the soles of my lems. I genuinely love them.

[@RoseAnvil]

same mine are really thin

[@MrShnazer]

You can replace the soles, at a premium price you can ship them to Brian the bookmaker. He has a KZbin channel.

[@mybabba]

I’ve only bought shoes from Walmart once. Very cute looking, but after only wearing them a few times, there was a really bad foot odor which never usually happens with me. Not sure if it was because of the cardboard they use or what, but I promptly threw them out.

[@RoseAnvil]

Oh no!

[@dumbguy9386]

I had a pair of the Walmart boots in steel toe some years ago. Within two weeks they had become worn to the point that I couldn't stand up for more than 10 minutes at a time.