Green Antelope Boots?! Why I Love Parkhurst's Spruce Kudu Allen Boot

[@ripcityrapscallion5125]

3 months ago, I watched shoe polishing videos to help me sleep, and had no desire to own any type of boots. I then stumbled upon your channel and now own 2 pairs and Thursdays and you made me put these green beauties on my wishlist. My wallet cries, but my soul jives. Thank you stridwise!

[@georgecarlin2879]

LOL!! Almost same situation here.

[@albertoclonado]

How have you found the Thursdays? As good as people claim? Thanks

[@georgecarlin2879]

@@albertoclonado I've been wearing my Made in USA Thursday Logger in Waxed Cacao every day for 2 wks now. No break in pain compared to my Danner Patrols which hurt for mths! Compliments from coworkers and friends n family online! Luv em!

[@Stridewise]

I missed this comment but bro, this makes me so happy!!! I feel honored to have brought you on this journey.

[@paulhoffman8329]

O. I am absolutely stealing the phrase “My wallet cries, but my soul jives.”

[@vrmln9664]

"I am turned on by this boot" Quote of the day 😂 Anyway, i love the shade of green on this boot. Not too bright, not too dark. Very fresh

[@linentweed3994]

"Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry"...in these boots!

[@Stridewise]

Calling them Hulk boots was a missed opportunity

[@salsa83]

I dyed some light brown boots a dark green. Looks like dark forest in the day, and black in the evening.

[@devin8913]

Do you have pictures of it?

[@roberth4395]

@@devin8913 if you dye a leather that was already dyed once it will turn stiff. You, will basically destroy the leather item. Don't do it. If you want to change the colour of a leather boot use shoe polish.

[@devin8913]

@@roberth4395 thanks for the warning. I did not know that.

[@AlexanderMason1]

@@roberth4395 That is not true. The result will depend on the leather and the type of dye you use. You can also re-dye old shoes or boot that have lost their color a bit. You must have done it wrong. Plenty of videos on KZbin will show you how to do it.

[@roberth4395]

@@AlexanderMason1 I could be wrong. I contacted a leatherworker and requested a redye and they turned me down with the above reasoning.

[@godfatherNYC]

They look incredible. Nice change of pace but not flashy. Natural, subtle, very nice.

[@Stridewise]

Right! Different, but not over the top.

[@JackRomanoStories]

There are so many companies I’d love to see you review. For instance Wesco, Ranch Road, Lucchese, Tecovas, or Role Club.

[@bouncingBrain]

A pair of Parkhurst Cumulus Blue Allen Boots arrived today. I prefer green but I already have a pair of Grant Stone Jungle Kangaroo Diesel and plan to get a pair of their Forest Kudu. The Parkhurst looks great, and I would order more, but unfortunately they offer only lug outsoles on their boots. Now that I am older, I prefer leather or, a bit less so, rubber studs. I probably will wait until Parkhurst offer those options before I order another pair. I wish more bootmakers offer leather outsole with embedded studs, not a whole sheet of rubber, but a few studs embedded into the leather. To me, that's best of both worlds.

[@andyobrienAOBSS]

I watched this video a year ago. As soon as I saw the boots I wanted to get them. Even though their shoe sizing ends at 15 and I measure in at 16.5 I thought I would enquire and see if they could make me a 16. I sent out an email at 10 at night on a Saturday and 10 minutes latter I received a response from Andrew the owner. He told me that they had orders going out several months but would try and make a sixteen if I didn't mind waiting a long time. I said yes and nearly a year latter I got the shoes. I have only worn them a couple of times. They fit great and I get lots of compliments. These are hands down the nicest boots I have ever owned. I want to thank Nick at Stridewise his reviews are always spot on, informative, educational, interesting and never too long. You keep your fans well dressed.

[@Stridewise]

Andy this is a tremendous comment! So glad you like the content so much, did you get these in green kudu or waxed flesh? He said they'd run out of green kudu

[@jayalexander9439]

Pretty cool these boots are starting to get noticed.

[@mad-meh2719]

I own the spruce kudu version.This leather has an amazing stretch to them yet they retains their strength.

[@Stridewise]

Yes, kudu's underrated. I wonder if someone will make scar-free kudu

[@lawrenceh7182]

Stridewise it does appear to move a lot as you walk in them, is it something you can feel? Have to say I really dig the scarring and personality on this kudu leather.

[@theafflictionvhs17]

My first boots were dark green suede, So I’m all for green colored boots and shoes.

[@zan831]

I think light coloured clothing is where green boots/shoes really shine. I got new green casual leather shoes and they are fantastic summer shoes. They pair well with light, earthy colours like beige, light brown, heck even orange. That contrast you get when you have some very light, casual, summer colours, and then bam you have this comfortable and warm, yet unique darker green to round it off. Its unique because green clothing is not very common/popular. Everyone just wants to "play it safe" and get black, white, grey/beige, or if you're more flamboyant you might go with really bright colours like blue, red, yellow, pink. Thats why green is so unique, its such a natural colour.

[@DalesLeatherworks]

Great review my man, and as an aside: I LOVE GREEN BOOTS!!!! Great to see you reviewing kudu!!!

[@tommysmith7031]

I like listening to people who are turned on by what he/she discussing. The passion reverberates through the screen.

[@mach5jeep]

Green shoes really pop with denim. They go with any color pants other than green or red

[@albertoclonado]

Those green boots look amazing, thanks for letting us know about them

[@camdenpreciado297]

Such a nice unique color.

[@F0XD1E]

their new Richmond line looks nice too.

[@brenthartman6713]

I want you to review the Thursday Captain in Dark Olive Matt. I would love to see some real pictures of that leather. It looks very promising to me. Not as interesting as your Kudu, mind you but still a potentially interesting leather.

[@xavierortiz2690]

Lug sole version, great looking boot

[@chrispowell9014]

I hesitated in buying these for so long, wasn’t sure I could handle the green. Super happy with them tho, nic review as always sir!

[@Stridewise]

Glad you like them Chris!

[@chrisp5526]

I got an indigo boots... i like the green boots, too. And I like the imperfections, too.

[@jimwong4206]

This has to be one of your funniest videos by far

[@Stridewise]

Haha I wasn't even trying to be funny Jim!

[@timgeist1450]

Absolutely love my Parkhurst Delaware boots in dark chocolate kudu!

[@repacker69]

I've been doting on these boots for months in that same color! Thanks for the review, sir.

[@Stridewise]

Yeah these are boots that get under your skin haha, glad you liked the video dude

[@williamb.northcutt9096]

Nick, I enjoyed your review of the Parkhurst Green Boot. I have ordered a pair but haven’t received them yet. Reviews like yours help a lot when deciding to buy a boot. Also, I wanted to o as patronize Andrews company. Ben Northcutt Birmingham, AL

[@thevintagefuture6567]

Great review Nick, as usual! I enjoyed it! Good humor this time😆 Good to see you doing a boot that ain’t brown👊🏽 They really are one of the most captivating boots I’ve ever seen! And solid styling on your part....but had to laugh at seeing your feet on the balcony while unboxing them - a rare sighting on a Stridewise clip hehe......Lastly, I’m so glad you finally clarified it was a split reverse welt; I was nervously twitching every time you called it a storm welt up to that point🤣😂

[@Stridewise]

Oh man I forgot my feet are in that video. People on the internet send me weird comments when they see my feet. And yes, I should have been clearer on the storm welt / split reverse welt thing!

[@treygreenleaf7878]

Those boots are sickkkkk. That green is so different. I'm all about that different. Great review as always good sir

[@Stridewise]

Awesome Trey glad you like them! They'd go with your last name haha

[@treygreenleaf7878]

@@Stridewise oh snap. I didn't even think of that. Why are you making me spend more money haha

[@1979augistine]

Canada west makes a beautiful green boot with a toe cap and its nice to get away from black and brown boots once in awhile

[@1979augistine]

And its lined

[@rgm220]

Parkhurst is my new favorite brand. Their MTO program is astoundingly good for the price

[@Stridewise]

Yes! My discount code doesn't work on MTO fyi

[@lapatrie6568]

Thanks for the excellent review. I will look at this company. My regrets is that this review is now 7 months old and may have missed the discount. Rancourt uses what they call kudu suede. I like the color of this boot and it’s leather imperfections.

[@Stridewise]

Haven't heard of kudu suede! The discount code should still work here though

[@anthonywong8903]

U r not alone. I have an array of green boots in my collection.

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Very interesting boot. Great review. I don’t think I could get away with the green but I love it.

[@Stridewise]

Hey man you just have to believe in yourself

[@paulroumantzas707]

My first boots were green Doc Martens...I NEED these 😯

[@SkyofDread]

The pre-order is out for the new ones and I'm about to pull the trigger. Quick don't tell.

[@ThomasSteed]

Do you know if the arch support option effects sizing? Paying an extra 50 for a built in all leather arch support upgrade is a steal. they could charge 75-100 for that and it would be probably right about market standard. In alot of cases, if some people don't opt for it, they're really doing a disservice to themselves, because orthotic insert insoles are trash in general, if they aren't leather and/or cork. If you have foot and back pain, you are probably needing of arch support, bite the bill, and get a fantastic deal you'll never regret on that one, is what I think.

[@davidallen346]

Very Stylish aesthetically pleasing

[@stewartwallace5741]

Have a pair of green suede cap toe Rancourts I love.

[@japesss]

Andrew is an absolute weapon, top bloke. My Kudu Nighthawks arrived in Australia this week and they're absolutely mint, especially for the price. Speaking of colours, it wasn't until my fifth Service style Boot that I went for brown! Green/Olive is surprisingly versatile as you've pointed out, but I also find my GS Forest Kudu's never really quite go perfectly with anything other than brown/dark tan or even Olive. 100% Recommend Bick4 with these, though I've had no first hand experience with Smith's Leather Balm and would also back Andrew's experience and recommendation. Renovateur and most other conditioners will darken them very considerably. Also don't fall for the trap that the Kudu requires conditioning based on small 'plates' of leather appearing dry - it's really hard to explain but the surface can show a lot of plates that look almost crusty despite being plenty well conditioned already. Also, if have wide-ish feet, like a wider D or an E, do not size half down. Go TTS.

[@Stridewise]

hah calling someone a weapon is a great compliment. I'm super impressed you ordered boots all the way from Australia, Australia needs more goodyear welted boots! Agree on Bick 4.

[@japesss]

@@Stridewise Good Australian compliment :D Not sure whether you've heard of the Thomas George Collection since you're an expat, but they're a local team of guys in Melbourne working with Fugashin to bring goodyear welted and stitchdown boots into Australia at really good prices, like AUD$350-380 for top notch shoes with leather from quality tanneries and everything by the book (stacked leather heels, cork insoles, closed channel/vibram studded soles). It's remarkable, and the best thing is the shoes are beautiful. I've got a pair of the Blue Suede Freo Service Boots and Brown Burke Loafers and would recommend them to anyone. I've got a heap of RM's as well of course (as you do), but also have a substantial number of options from the good value internationals - Parkhurst, Grant Stone, Meermin etc. Shifting out of casual boot weather here though unfortunately!

[@Stridewise]

@@japesss I have heard of Thomas George! They're always sold out whenever I go to the site so I have trouble recommending them, but they seem the best bet in oz that I know of

[@brgulker]

Thorogoood has a Tomohawk boot in green as well which is an 8 inch almost logger boot.

[@lorenzomedina6220]

I am Mexican and wear green pointy boots with matching green belt. Nice Shoes!

[@coldslawh]

Bro you crack me up, thank you for the review!

[@Stridewise]

No problem Matthew 👍

[@jannismahler2518]

Did I spot the Tanuki Shoai Arashi jeans there? Pumped on the review!!!

[@Stridewise]

Hot damn, Jannis, that's a hell of an eye! Yep, I'm trying to get an interview with them to round out the review, first I need these guys to stretch a bit more!

[@tonysoprano4883]

Your jeans look nice, Nick! I definitely prefer this type of fading instead of the high contrast fading most people seem to want. When's the LVC review coming? ;)

[@Stridewise]

Oh thanks, these are Tanuki - insanely fancy/expensive ones haha. I'm doing a video on them once I can land an interview with them

[@davel2734]

I’ve got Grant Stone green kudu captoe...amazing boots!

[@Stridewise]

Ooh didn't know Grant Stone had green boots!

[@frankb5693]

Hey Nick, green is good! Do you happen to have some kudu dung in your freezer that I can borrow! Great video, thanks!

[@Stridewise]

It's in the mail Joe :)

[@xxflamezxx1able]

Man I wish they had black boots cause I really need a black boot that isn’t too dressy, this would be perfect in black.

[@carolinefiller3745]

I have a pair of Moss green Blundstones really nice

[@ELEVOPR]

Great 🍏 color for sure. Love them. Thanks for sharing.

[@louviendevias647]

Thursday boots now has the midnight blue suede captian

[@rockon21ful]

Really need to pick up a pair of Parkhurst, just saw some tan suede Allen boots in the seconds bin for like 250.00, not the green kudu but still a great deal on a very good looking boot. Thanks for the video, you got me to check their website out and some good stuff!!!

[@Stridewise]

Good call! Good luck with em Trevor, solid brand

[@rcorser1]

Great video…………… thoughts on Andrew’s Moose version? Thinking about those. Thanks!

[@zHumanfactor]

Nick, LOVE the green... we don't get enough color choices. I also like blue as well. I didn't know much about Parkhurst, man, they make a great boot. I'm really impressed and I was surprise at the price which is very reasonable. I also never knew about Kudu leather, looks great... though, I won't be doing any Kudu turd spitting anytime soon. Lastly, new strap? Looks great amigo.

[@thursday4267]

You should do a Parkhurst vs Thursday boot review!

[@Stridewise]

Haha Parkhurst is too unpopular, no one would see it

[@Raguvian]

I love the green! I am a little concerned with how the boots will look with some wear and tear and scratches, though. My navy blue Red Wings haven't aged very well IMO

[@Stridewise]

Hey they already come *with* scars haha

[@mikerinaldi3979]

i teach at the school you walked past!!! one of these days i'll see you walking around Dumbo! lol

[@tteot1wph]

Taft used to have a Dragon boot in forest green. Very similar look and texture on the leather

[@themoor5498]

I know we are to be focused on the boots in this video; however, I cannot help but notice the slubbiness of your jeans. What brand are you wearing?

[@Stridewise]

these ones! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWi8oadroN19sLs&pp=ygUJNzAwIGplYW5z good eye

[@Cotivity]

Unfortunately, it appears the company is having supply chain issues currently. I'm liking the 602m last, so I look forward to when Parkhurst turns things around, and there's broad availability.

[@Stridewise]

They’re just about to release two new models - they’re made in Spain now!

[@raycontego3276]

I’ve read the P.W Minor makes both Wear Parkhurst and oakstreet bookmakers. Not sure why there’s a huge gap in price.

[@marvindaugherty5989]

Fire!!!! I have Cat Abe's in the same color. But those are way better.

[@Stridewise]

Right on!

[@Frank-lp8jx]

Remind me of the Taft Dragon boots, which also came in green.

[@Stridewise]

True, that was embossed cow suede though. I have those boots in grey!

[@blitz34]

So you also get turned on by boots? Ah, a man of culture I see

[@Stridewise]

I'm all class, Blitz

[@uniquehorn1480]

I really love these!

[@chronometa]

Grant makes a kudo as well apparently.

[@ahmedsalek976]

"I know I am turned on by these boots"🤣 that's a bit of a poor choice of words Nick 😂

[@thirtysixforfun]

I wonder how you treat them, saddle soap and venetian shoe cream?

[@DMorgan77]

Great review. Is it odd that my Captains and Red Wing Blacksmiths are a full size different? I heard you say you wear the same size for your boots.

[@Stridewise]

You know I used to be 11 in both but now I'm 11.5 in Captains. And some people are a whole size down in Red Wing from their true size. I don't think it's crazy that you're a different size in both Jimmy

[@OriginalChick]

How should I clean and condition my kudu leather boots?

[@Ray03595]

is kudu damaged by water easily?

[@M1_u]

Absolutely love those green boots! I got a pair of green chukka from John doe and are one of my favorites. Green antelope boots...smh that's next on my list.

[@Stridewise]

Cool, John Doe is underrated! Glad you found them.

[@elmarwaldvogel3383]

I‘m sorry, I deleted my comment in my hectic rush. 😬 Yes, I‘m a JohnLofgren-victim. 😄 Love your reviews! Green is a great - but rather seldom color. I own one pair, and it’s the DesertBoot in olive. 👋🏻

[@kevinjamessanchez8299]

I don't know how to use the information on Kudu's Dung Sport tho 😂

[@galou0090]

I'd love to know a company which made a Natural Coloured Kudu Leather boot with at least a GYW and which is available in Europe without having to pay import taxes

[@drzaius844]

Try Carlos Santos

[@tee6587]

can be purchasd in the UK

[@briteppr62]

Hi Nick, great outfit that you're wearing in the video. Can you please provide some info on that cool leather jacket and those smokin' jeans? Much appreciated!

[@Stridewise]

Hey thanks man! The jacket's from Thursday, but I think they don't make it in brown anymore thursdayboots.com/collections/mens-jackets. The jeans are from Tanuki but they're stupid expensive haha, they sent them to me for free when I did a video on them, you can check them out here: tanukijapan.com/jeans/aht-18oz-shoai-arashi-high-tapered-jeans.html Sorry I'm not being very helpful!

[@briteppr62]

@@Stridewise Nope, for sure your being helpful, as always. Many thanks!

[@briteppr62]

Sheesh, stupid expensive, you weren't kiddin' ! Too bad :>(

[@Sean-qk5mv]

Wish I could find these in the UK, without crazy import taxes. Maybe one day....

[@Stridewise]

Alas!

[@bladerealm124]

What size are you in Parkhurst vs Thursday Captains?

[@mattyslicks]

Great video. What is your go to brand of jeans to wear with your boots?

[@keefer88]

I must have these

[@davel2734]

Is the Parkhurst last more similar to the Thursday President boot or the Grant Stones Leo last?. I prefer the Leo last and want boots that are similar. Thx.

[@Stridewise]

It's like the President but a bit more roomy at the toe

[@JFANderful]

I really don't like how wide the ankle is on parkhurst boots. On most people feet you can see the lace panels touch at the ankle

[@RichardGilbert2727]

Well of course I want these now! I’m only 5’-7.5” tho and kinda fear the leprechaun effect!?$&@

[@alexanderzulkarnain9831]

Thanks Bro... Nice review...

[@stewartwallace5741]

I have green Rancourts captoes

[@diveshag]

Your dressing sense has gone from 10 to 💯!! You’ve lost weight as well. Good move going just from boots to jackets/bags.. you’re now a truly well rounded men’s lifestyle influencer. Your edge lies in having more technical knowledge than everyone else. Great going!

[@Stridewise]

Divesh your comment made my day. Thanks so much! I'm trying my best out here and still learning, just like you :)

[@247tubefan]

Famous wearers of this boot include Robin Hood.

[@RAF71chingachgook]

How often do you wear these? I'd be tempted to wear them a lot. If I get these I'll be forced to buy a brown leather jacket. I've already ordered a green German surplus military shirt-jacket to go with these and I've not even ordered the boots yet. :)

[@Stridewise]

Hahah I LOVE this comment. I wear them a ton, I do think they go well with a black jacket too! I can't with my red and black coat, I think it's a too colorful outfit but brown or black or grey or blue jackets

[@RAF71chingachgook]

@@Stridewise So I did get these. Wow they are cool. It's summer so I'm not wearing them much right now but I will starting in autumn. They go great with blue or black jeans. I bought a pair of cuffed dark green chinos and the colors work perfectly together. I get compliments every time I wear these boots. THANKS!

[@neilosborne716]

Hi Nick these look good I had never heard of Kudu, it sounds like a interesting leather, how is it wearing as you said it’s very thin?

[@Stridewise]

I love it Neil! Nothing wrong with it and very tough, so long as you're OK with the scars

[@neilosborne716]

@@Stridewise thanks Nick for letting me know, I have watched your videos for a long time now and always very informative. Be good if you could do a review on Moose leather boots and also make some videos of how your boots are wearing. Good Work 👍

[@Ę.Š91]

These are so cool, I'm gonna have to have a pair! So if my Red Wing Moc Toe boots are a size 9 then a nine in these would be about the same fit? Parkhurst's website says to go up a half size of Red Wings. 🤔

[@Stridewise]

Really? I'm the same size in Red Wings as I am in Parkhurst :/ Maybe reach out to them on IG

[@gregrodriguez3169]

Parkhurst probably means, “Half size from RW eight last boots (I.e. Iron Ranger), not RW 23 last boots, which is the RW Moc Toe. And so I would imagine the same size as the RW Moc Toe.

[@alvinkoeswanto8622]

I like the color. I don't think it's that green. It's more like toned down green. Almost grey perhaps. Also I like how the leather move around when you walk.

[@Stridewise]

All thanks to my camera guy haha glad you dig the video, Alvin

[@IveJustSeenAFace23]

Nice review!

[@Stridewise]

Thank you John! Cheers!

[@Ty-ji8eq]

*me spontaneously regretting my iron ranger purchase this year..... nvm I love my iron rangers butt damn for the same money this is crazy lol

[@dzulsyahmi5081]

Hey Stridewise, what's the brown leather jacket you're wearing in the video?

[@Stridewise]

Hey Jeff, this is Thursday's flight jacket but I'm not sure they still make it! black one's still there thursdayboots.com/collections/mens-jackets satchel & page make a similar one if they don't restock

[@alexanderzulkarnain9831]

Great green Boots... 😎

[@gyahahaandkyahaha1345]

Hey Stridewise could you please tell me what jeans you are wearing at 9:36?

[@Stridewise]

These ones! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWi8oadroN19sLs

[@gyahahaandkyahaha1345]

@@Stridewise Thank you

[@Gavin-tb9me]

Any recommendations for a belt to match these boots?

[@Stridewise]

maybe this? a bit darker than this one but still eu.meermin.com/products/104436-caper-green-naked-kudu

[@stylishlyrugged3372]

I want green boots!!!!

[@Stridewise]

Here's a pair!

[@CH-bp3bj]

Being turned on doesn't always have to be sexual, but it sounds like it is this time...lol. Green anything with blue denim just looks good, whether it's chinos, flannel, jacket or even green boots. Great review!

[@Stridewise]

Thanks Chris! Glad you agree

[@AJ-by6pd]

Do you still have a parkhurst coupon?

[@Stridewise]

nope! she is dead. i need to cut it out of this video

[@georgecarlin2879]

Arrgghh, I can't decide now between Parkhurst Spruce Kudu Allen or the Mark Albert Forest Kudu. Sigh... I have to wait, ordered 6 pairs of boots in the last 6 wks already. No more for 2020!!!! :)

[@Stridewise]

Hahaha! Plenty of time to think it over. I prefer Parkhurst over Mark Albert but I haven't tried the Uptown, just the Outrider.