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[@Diego.E.D]

The worst boots are the Thursdays; I own more than 20 pairs of boots. I have tried a lot of brands, and Thursday are not durable, not water resistant, and the soles are not long-lasting; I don't know how often you wear them, but it is not even worth to resole these boots. Why do so many people push for these boots? If you want boots that feel like sneakers from the very beginning, buy sneakers instead; personally, for me, after a break-in, the Whites and Nicks are the best for multiple reasons and for dress boots, Cheanney’s English-made boots

[@bushisahomo]

I never owned any, but I did order some as my first boot (couldn't find a size that fit) at the price point, it's a good option for casual wear for most people. not everyone can afford 200$ for footwear, let alone 300-700$

[@teacherpaco]

Tbh, if you dismiss redwings right off the bat, let alone iron rangers, you know he doesn’t know what he’s talking about smh

[@BigBobbyBoLo]

Or it means they just didnt work for HIM.

[@TomSlickery]

I tried red winds twice and they're were on par with $25 boots I used to buy from Walmart when I was in high school absolutely garbage

[@StolenAlias]

@@TomSlickeryyou obviously haven’t purchased the usa made or heritage models.

[@TomSlickery]

@StolenAlias maybe that's the issue. They were both $200 or more and over 10 years ago. I assumed they were all u.s. made at the time. I bought the mechanic boots. I've been having the best luck with $80 sketchers. I run through boots every 6 months or less. Every time I buy something over $100 it's just more expensive crap. I need a good pair of boots for concrete floors.

[@ethanbaran6158]

Check out the less expensive one boots. Whites welted line, jk 300/300x, franks patriot, drews logger. They're still pricey but they're well above any other American made boots at the price range.

[@VideoCommentsAndMore]

I personally wouldn’t buy anything from Thursday again. I think their customer service is amazing, but I think their products look very cheap, and their quality control is so bad. I’ve had to send something back at least once every time I’ve bought from them. I think Meermin is considerably better for similar money, Allen Edmond seconds are in that price range too. I’d probably just stretch and get something in that entry level $300-500 range though, I think that’s where the best value is for middle income business casual guys

[@tommilano5431]

Strange, I’ve had and heard nothing but good things about Thursdays. But, if you can snag AEs for under $300, and they are comfortable for you, that’s the better option.

[@angryahole]

I wish Thursday would make boots with a more rounded toe. I feel the pointier dress toe does not go well with the more casual lug sole.

[@tommilano5431]

They definitely have a more refined and less rugged look. If there is a demand for it, they may make it.

[@robsreef]

Love my Iron Rangers, I have 5 pairs and 2 pairs of Thursday Captains. Captains does not get any wear, so might sell them. As far as saying to stay away from them is pretty premature, because everyone is different.

[@NotRorygreen]

Thursday over IR 😂😂😂 dude is on drugs

[@MattyBEightyThree]

Tom: “$495 is a lot for a pair of boots” Every shoemaker in Northampton: “Hold my ale”

[@tommilano5431]

Lol!

[@jtm2957]

While I don’t necessarily agree with some of the advice shared here, I must say, wear what is most comfortable for you and most applicable to the situation. To each their own. Wear hiking boots for long hikes, waterproof/winter boots for long walks in the snow, and nice dress shoes or dress boot for dressy occasions. The Iron Ranger and similar Blacksmith boots are very good, classic styles of the 1920s onward. People of those days were grateful to have such a boot, and often they only owned one or two pairs of footwear in general, unlike today. They used them for most everything because it’s what they had. Nothing wrong with USA made Red Wings, or closed lace Oxford style dress boots, and no need to dress down a dress boot…just wear it as a dress boot. Thursday boot quality is ok overall, but most of their boots are not waterproof either, and not designed for long hikes etc. They are not the same quality as the Red Wing heritage line. AE price has indeed gone up a lot, and unfortunately their QC has gone down, such a shame.

[@tommilano5431]

Thanks for this. Red wing quality is top notch, but they weren’t comfortable for me. Agree about the AE quality, it’s unfortunate. Thanks for watching!

[@hectorb3960]

Higgins Mill is awesome despite some flaws. But agree you should never, ever pay full price for them. Also, buy them in-store if you can so you can see exactly what you’re getting - they’re prone to loose grain and wrinkles right out of the box

[@tommilano5431]

Agree!

[@arindambasu9850]

Grant Stone. Beats all the brands spoken about by a few miles. Spend that extra money for years of happiness and enjoyment.

[@tommilano5431]

I’ll have to reach out to Grant Stone to see if they can send me some for reviews. Thanks for watching.

[@cjanquart]

Made in China is what turns off a lot of people with Grant Stone (but at least it's not sweatshop child labor). They do have some interesting leather options and need to get a Diesel for my rotation but really don't want to go with another black (waxy commander looks great however) but don't want a really exotic leather or wild color either).

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Agree 100% very comfortable

[@randymoran67]

Thursday are cheaper quality flimsy have Irs and i use a inner walking sole for added comfort

[@tommilano5431]

That's another option, as it would cure my only true gripe with the IRs. But, mine weren't sized for that, I would have had to buy another pair 1/2 size up.

[@1979augistine]

Iron ranger is my go too, and then again i had the honey vibram sole put on and a extra thick midsole put on at the same time and turned them into unbelievable comfortable boots but yeah they not comfortable for long walks until i changed them up .

[@tommilano5431]

That sounds good!

[@davidthompson1573]

Thursday over RedWing….. 😂, sure, keep smoking, buddy!

[@EdAb]

Obviously, YMMV. I have Dacks, Viberg, Cheaney, Red Wing, etc. The most comfortable, best fitting pair of boots I own are the Iron Rangers. They don't look the best, but they are basically my recovery shoes, when breaking in new boots. Cheers

[@tommilano5431]

Nice! I wish the Iron Ranger worked out for me, it’s a great boot! But my feet tend to disagree with them.

[@EdAb]

@@tommilano5431 Feet are weird and for me, shoe sizing is almost an exercise in futility. I have shoes that are too small one day, too big the next day and perfect a week later... but only if it rains and the wind is from the east. Thanks for your content!

[@fessendenful]

@@tommilano5431 i visited the red wing shop last week to try on some ir's. hard pass. ordered some trumans dark coyote rough out.

[@A55-s9d]

How much does Thursday pay for shill jobs?

[@richardwalley2862]

I think we all know this guy is full of it.

[@billdobberpuhl9507]

Love my Higgins mill boots!

[@tommilano5431]

They are great boots! They have gotten very pricey though, and my feet would get way to hot in the first version, the weatherproof is much better.

[@blakeseckinger3280]

100% agree with the AE Higgins Mill comment. I’d suggest waiting on a holiday sale AND get a factory 2nd. I paid about $260 so almost half the price of new retail price. I’d go as far as saying if you’re looking for a first pair of boots get a pair of them. I have 3 other boots now that most consider “nicer” but honestly none of them can touch the AE HM when it comes to comfort. DO NOT PAY $495!!!!

[@tommilano5431]

The HM is a super versatile boot. Not worth $500 though, and with new players in the space like Thursday, Beckett Simonon, and Grant Stone, there are better valued options out there.

[@Felled-angel]

I find it so funny my father god rest his soul used to be a builder mostly ground work but every thing he did he was wearing a suit trousers a button shirt and business shoes 👞 😂😂😂 he was a legend.

[@tommilano5431]

Nice!

[@jonnywoo5962]

love my Red Wings now they are worn in - took 3 / 4 months - but you are right - my feet are cold in them - my Joseph Cheaney Hurricanes leather lined are much warmer / good in really wet weather too / pricey but I wear them everywhere v v comfy straight out box - I have blk and whiskey! (smart when given a dose of polish / conditioner) ps I live in UK so Jospeh Cheaney might be more pricey to ship

[@tommilano5431]

Thanks for watching!

[@watchmanexpert]

Great video , you right, I have red wing iron ranger cooper for 2 years , I wear almost every day and is the most uncomfortable boot everrr, I ended sometime with blisters I walk few miles everyday and at the end of the day is killing me. … next I will buy Thursday boot

[@ReapersKnivesandMore]

Did you ever try Wool socks with the Iron Rangers? That's what i do and i think they're pretty warm unless it's under 15° Then i notice. Just Wondering. Thanks

[@tommilano5431]

I did. My feet are sensitive to the weather, they get cold easily in winter, and also too hot in certain shoes in the summer. Wool socks had me a bit warmer, but it still wasn’t as good as the other boots I currently own. Thanks for watching!

[@ReapersKnivesandMore]

@@tommilano5431 Thanks! For replying. And your welcome, Great Content keep it up!

[@Angel-AbC9]

Come on man thursdays boots have cheap leather , I have 2 pairs and won't buy no more . You lifted up higgings mill and then your thursdays , look at the difference of the leather , that would tell you enough about thursdays , even if they come from same tannery it will be the lower quality leather ..lol

[@craig7887]

I only recently found your channel, but I really appreciate it. I like that you base your opinions on real life use. You’re not a guy who has 100 pairs of boots that all just sit on a shelf.

[@tommilano5431]

Welcome aboard! I try to take a pragmatic approach to things, and lean more toward minimalism rather than collecting. This means I need to do more with fewer things, so boots that aren’t comfortable for all day wear don’t do it for me. Thanks for watching, and I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@cowcrapper]

Sounds like you might need some Grant Stones.

[@tommilano5431]

I've been thinking about a pair of diesels for the fall.

[@Noname-ic3su]

Factory seconds for Allen Edmonds is good

[@tommilano5431]

They are, especially for casual boots like the Higgins.

[@thomasdenmark8031]

I have three pairs of Iron Rangers. I love them. But I will agree with you, that they are not great for long walks and winter. I live in Denmark and the winter is cold and wet. In the winter time, I wear Blundstone boots and Red Back boots. They are much more suited for the weather in the winter. And you might think, why don't you wear Eccos? Ecco is from Denmark. But Ecco is not popular in Denmark anymore. It is because of the situation with Russia and Ukraine. Ecco has more than 200 stores in Russia, and they will not close them down. The danish people are turning their backs on Ecco. So the Ecco stores in Denmark are closing one by one.

[@tommilano5431]

Got the reason for no Ecco’s. And you get it about the IRs. Great well made boots, but not good for cold wet winter days when you are walking or on your feet a ton. Thanks for watching!

[@loneruggedkazuki]

Hi, Tom! I bought my first pair of Red Wing Iron Ranger a couple months ago after watching your 6 months review video. I have been loving my RW! Later I found out you had donated your Iron Ranger because you didn't like them😭 I respect your experience and opinion, though. Keep up the good work!

[@tommilano5431]

Thanks! Glad you are loving your rangers! They are great well made boots. We all have different feet, and just because they didn’t work out for me doesn’t make them bad!

[@BigBobbyBoLo]

Love my iron rangers! Never walked miles in them though so you may have a point. If it weren't for the fact that thursdays have a narrow profile, id probably have a few. I dont wear slim fit pants so they would never work for me

[@tommilano5431]

The Rangers were good for me up to about 3 miles, or standing for 4 hours, then they started to hurt. I get the look though, Thursdays definitely have that dress boot silhouette, not for everyone!

[@KennyPitts]

Great video, great channel, thank you!

[@tommilano5431]

Thanks for watching!

[@StolenAlias]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to tell someone to avoid something because you had a bad experience. You’re in the minority in having a bad experience with them, which is why they’re so popular. I’ve worn mine for four years and had absolutely no pain when they were new, never had any water issues, and when it was cold I did the sensible thing and put in a wool insert or wore wool socks. You can’t just say “oh yeah they were bad for me so avoid them”. Everything is subjective, the Thursdays are more comfortable at first, but then the foam flattens out they wouldn’t be as comfortable as a leather insoled boot that is formed to your foot.

[@cjanquart]

Agreed; I wore my Thursday Stompers for work (security guard, climate controlled warehouse) and the lack of support and cushion SUCKED and my feet were shot at the end of my shift. The pointed toe looks great as a casual/fashion boot but something with a round toe is better for a work uniform. Also had the zipper fail on my first pair within a couple weeks but Thursday allowed a return (begrudgingly) for a new pair. Now in my Nick's Tactical, totally worth the wait while I was wearing Danner Assails (decent inexpensive overseas made cemented nylon/leather boot). Buy once, cry once....buy cheap, buy twice.

[@StolenAlias]

@@cjanquart exactly, beautifully said.

[@josephteifer9714]

I’m a new subscriber. I agree with you on the Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill boot. AE at full price is NOT a good value. I own several pairs of AE boots. I have purchased all of them as factory seconds and only on sale. I haven’t paid more than $175 for any of them and this includes the Higgins Mill boot. You’re the first reviewer to mention value as it pertains to sales. Clearly, the Higgins Mill, Landon or Dalton are not worth $495, but at $175-$235 they are a good value.

[@tommilano5431]

Thanks for subscribing! $175 is a screaming deal! At full price they aren’t worth it. I would pay close to that for the Dalton though, since it’s my favorite and most comfortable boot, and most versatile as well!

[@delvesdg]

Good day Tom, A few years ago while looking for a pair of black tassel loafers I came across a shoe company named Anthony Veer. They remind me of Thursday Boots with a little more style and offer great year round discounts. I liked what they have to offer so much, I purchased 5 different styles over the last year and a half. I would like to know your opinion of what Anthony Veer has to offer.

[@tommilano5431]

I will have to take a look at Anthony Veer boots, have no experience with them. Thanks for watching.

[@caleballen8862]

So don’t do a 5k in my boots? Got it😂

[@tommilano5431]

Well, if they are comfortable, why not! Lol.

[@slartimus]

One question I'd have is, how many of these nicer looking boots exist in sizes for larger feet? Note that I'm talking like 10.5-11, 4E-6E. I've forever had the devil's own time trying to find boots that actually look somewhat fashionable -- like, basic black coloring, lace-up, maybe a side zip -- but ending up back with the stuff built like I'm year round looking to hike the tundra, with half an inch of padded lining and big chunky soles, because that's all I can find for Big Guy Feet. (Apologies if this seems like a bit of a rant, but the algorithm handed me this video and it's late enough that my feeling of being like Cinderella's step-sisters whenever boot recs happen got me cranky. 😅)

[@tommilano5431]

Allen Edmonds and red wings offer wide sizing. It doesn’t look like Thursday does at the moment.

[@MrKinghuman]

6E? thats not a large foot pal, thats Shrek's foot. Id go barefoot and draw a shoe on top. or maybe a diet. jesus. lol.

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Look at PNW. Jk, nicks, whites, franks

[@Highland_Paddy]

Some troll just told me that Thursday boots are a Ford Pinto and there are Ferrari models available for twice the price. I don't think they are entirely accurate, but I also don't think most Beck Sim or A Edm are quite worth their price if not on sale. And of course Red Wing and Thursday are not in the same category because the one is a heritage WORK boot and the other is a heritage-looking fashion boot, but my biggest problem with Thurs is that only the Captain seems to match their sizing guidelines and all the rest are a crap shoot where you hafta order multiple pairs and hope for the best and GOOD LUCK if you have wider feet.

[@Highland_Paddy]

I hear Clark's quality has gone off a cliff.

[@tommilano5431]

Red wing and AE are better made boots for sure, but my priority is comfort and use ability. Thursdays are cheaper and won’t last as long, but are warmer and far more comfortable. Thursday has recently widened their shoes as well. Thanks for watching!

[@Highland_Paddy]

Well, I have some insulated work boots, but then it's usually just warmer up the shaft and still leaves the toes, where I WANT the warmth, to fend for themselves... But I'm also not Back East where it's as big a concern.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Thursday boots are definitely the Ford Pinto of the boot world. With the exception of a few of their boots that use decent uppers, they are pretty much cheaply made junk. Full of synthetics that won’t last.

[@Highland_Paddy]

No, I can list plenty of worse boots or other brands that cost a fair deal more but aren't THAT MUCH different overall with the foam and cork interiors and such. Do I think Thursday boots are the most amazing boots ever? Of course not, but for the price, they are about as much as most guys who don't need better boots will expect or need to get through a couple seasons or some day hikes and all that.

[@padraigsheridan8316]

Seeing as you're telling people what to wear, heres my 2 cents. The only 3 brands worth owning are: 1 viberg 2 dayton 3 canada west. That is all.

[@angryahole]

Truman are my go to. From redwing i just like their orange iconic Moc toe. Its the one that gets the most attention from people. I will get men stopping me at supermarkets to ask me where i bought them

[@tommilano5431]

Nice!

[@AndyKing-r3c]

Excellent everyday man style channel

[@tommilano5431]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@TheHonarable1]

Can't go wrong with Thursday IMO

[@tommilano5431]

Yep, they are a great value and comfortable as well!

[@Bayou987]

I agree that Clark’s aren’t great at full price.

[@tommilano5431]

100%!

[@bobhaverbeck7585]

Perfect speaking style, my dude

[@tommilano5431]

Thank you!

[@ethanbaran6158]

No pnw brands on the list of "to buys" :( for shame me and my white's will go cry now.

[@tommilano5431]

I haven’t had the chance to try them. Aren’t white boots over $500? They are probably good boots for that price.

[@ethanbaran6158]

@tommilano5431 depends on the model. They have a welted line that's (generally depending on tax and shipping) under 400. Aside from those yeah they get pricey. Although if you order online you can select affirm at checkout and do a down payment + monthly payments afterwards. Picked up some urban brown kudu cruisers from them just this week like that.

[@krazmokramer]

Avoiding the Iron Rangers is a no brainer. I won't spend a penny for clown shoes.

[@tommilano5431]

The Iron Ranger looks better on the shelf than on foot. If you wear slim or skinny jeans, it does look big and bulbous!

[@terryo2287]

Wow thinking you need to understand what boots are about. Yeah the thursday are good but obviously your decision on how to treat boots and what to wear in boots matters also glad this was just your unprofessional opinion

[@evilherojoseph]

What about the clarks desert boot 2 ?

[@tommilano5431]

I had them a while ago. They are nice, but aren’t for me.

[@p33tman01]

Sorry but you lost me at "The waterproof model breathes better". Like, do you even hear the words that you are saying with your mouth hole ?

[@666Necropsy]

great showing of boots. i would stay away from everyone you showed.

[@tommilano5431]

Thank you.

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

AE is overpriced crap, even at the sale prices. Companies like Grant Stone and Parkhurst are building FAR better made boots for less money.

[@tommilano5431]

Their quality has gone down on the HM boots, while the price has gone up alone 40%! Their dress shoes are still good though! Too much competition for the Higgins mill.

[@bushisahomo]

dude...just stop making videos. thursdays are probably ok for causal wear for most people due to the price...but you cannot seriously sit there and tell people to buy thursdays to wear in rain and snow and everywhere and expect them to last a long time

[@kieselguhrvonepp9737]

Thursday captains look like lady boots. Too pointy

[@zackz1260]

allen edmonds is absolute dog shit now, cheap wooden shank, leather board heel counters, synthetic material in the sole it’s on par with sub 200 boots

[@adamwest5625]

Trash boot advice 😂 I’ve had Red Wings for years and the Iron Rangers have been amazing. Can’t comment on Thursday or Allen Edmunds but for dressier styles, l’d spend a little bit more on Trickers or Cheaneys.

[@tommilano5431]

Everyone’s experience is different. Thanks for watching.

[@teacherpaco]

I think most suggestions would get a really low score in Rose Anvil standards

[@adamwest5625]

@@teacherpaco no one cares what Rose Anvil thinks - get what you like and if it works out for you it’s all good.

[@61js]

​@@adamwest5625 Apart from over 900,000 subscribers?

[@cjanquart]

@@adamwest5625Well, if you're wondering why your boots wear out while exercising good maintenance regimen, you'll know why. If you don't mind buying stuff every few years, good for you.