The Best Value High End Boot: Quan Shoemaker Boot Review

[@almostvintagestyle]

It looks like these boots may actually just be Goodyear welted with gemming rather than handheld. I apologize for that misinformation. They're still a good value, but not the amazing value that I mentioned in the video.

[@prospect_joe9813]

I got a pair of these on 12.12 (A Chinese shopping holiday) for 270 plus shipping (about $50), and I disagree with your sizing advice. I bought 1/2 size up (just due to availability) and they fit perfectly if a little narrow. I agree with everything else you say. They're extremely comfortable out of the box and very well-finished. Nevertheless, there are a few things they need to do to really compete with *high end* brands. First, the back of the eyelets are really rough, and covering that up would be a massive upgrade. Second, I think at this level welt fudging on welted boots is expected. And third, the speed hooks are really small which limits the types of laces that you can use. With all that said, I'd buy another pair at full price from him/them with no hesitation.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Thanks for the info! Sizing is difficult because feet are weird. Perhaps that's also a different last. Either way, I'm definitely with you on the hardware.

[@dalebasista63]

very cool to see you branching out and covering Quan's Jake!!

[@almostvintagestyle]

They're really nice. I'm glad I was able to.

[@kartikchary]

Yup, I always wanted to get a pair of Quan shoemaker and you're review has come at the right time. Thank you so much .

[@almostvintagestyle]

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

[@jonathanharmeyer2255]

Really love the ideas behind these videos - I think perhaps maybe making them a bit more streamlined and organized (like sections on different topics you wanna review)would make watching more enjoyable and approachable for someone like me who doesn’t know much about this world

[@almostvintagestyle]

You're right about that. I could be more organized. I will try to do that as much as I can, but I also know that if I script my videos too much, I won't enjoy it and I won't have time for that so I need to find a balance.

[@happinesscarpenter4550]

I like his sprung toe look on some of his boots. I was very impressed & got a pair a while back. They are everything that you say Jake. The finish is immaculate!

[@almostvintagestyle]

Me too. He does sprung toe, chunky boots incredibly well. Better than most!

[@apilkey]

@happinesscarpenter4550 I also have 2 of his with a sprung toe design, very nice looking and Quan is very easy to communicate with!

[@themancaveclub]

I’ve had my eye on those boots. They’re really nice!

[@almostvintagestyle]

The designs are overall really nice

[@raymondcausey3926]

Quans Engineer’s are 1180 for horsebutt 1080 for CXL And 798$ for steer/cow I was just talking to whoever is running the instagram currently. All of quan’s boots look really good. I ordered a pair of engineers. Hopefully all is okay with quan the business and his nephew.

[@almostvintagestyle]

Thanks for the pricing update. The engineers do look nice, just wish they weren't copying other brands boots currently

[@StepsAndStoness]

I love Jakes passion!

[@almostvintagestyle]

Haha thanks Will😁

[@thatsAkeepernow]

awesome review and his boot is truly amazing.

[@almostvintagestyle]

I'm definitely impressed

[@Pshen2p]

Too bad Quan is gonna go into turmoil real soon. His nephew (the person who is actually operating his account and taking the photos) is separating to create his own brand, so uncle Quan's own brand's future is now in question.

[@djhungzilla]

The nephew is creating his own boot brand? This sounds like a marketing issue and doesn't impact Quan producing boots

[@Ov3r0bs3ss1on]

Any info on his nephew's new brand/account?

[@almostvintagestyle]

That's unfortunate for him, but so far it looks like he's keeping up with the photos. Let's hope it doesn't affect him and his brand too much.

[@qltyboots]

I’m considering getting a pair

[@almostvintagestyle]

They're definitely worthy of consideration

[@enteraft]

15:25 So true. Bunch of brands out there building handsome engineer with excellence clicking and finishing, but they just couldn't stop themselves from slapping on a horrendously shiny tacky looking brass buckle.

[@almostvintagestyle]

I actually often like brass buckles, but a lot of brands just don't have very good ones sadly.

[@brunonjezic6208]

There is a tear in my eye when i heard the price. I payed same price for MTO Jackkrabits that dont fit me. This is painfull

[@almostvintagestyle]

I'm really sorry to hear that. Unfortunately that happens a lot with overseas mto boots

[@ak99515ak]

I ask quann about construction of boot, he reply saying boot are goodyear welted not by hand

[@peixuanhao1288]

goodyear so bad？ maybe role club's boots are also goodyear welted

[@almostvintagestyle]

Yeah I had to add a pinned comment to correct that. I was originally told otherwise. My apologies for the mistake.

[@ak99515ak]

@almostvintagestyle do you think it's worth the price if it's goodyear welt? Or maybe spend money on a brand with hand welted built ?

[@jr-zo9gi]

I had a question for you. I’d like to buy a pair of Motor engineers, but I’m kind of having trouble with the back-and-forth with them about size. My left foot is 29 cm, my right foot is 30 cm. Based on that, what would you recommend size wise?

[@almostvintagestyle]

I'd size for the larger foot before anything else. Do you know what that foot is on a brannock and/or your width?

[@shawnmahmoudi8705]

How would you put them against onderhoud boots? Their work is spotless. I have a pair and absolutely love those.

[@almostvintagestyle]

I'd say in terms of cleanliness, equal. I prefer the Quan designs, but Onderhoud is hand welted so they each have their pros and cons.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

I didn't catch which leather these are made out of. These are beautiful and look super clean. Anyway, IMO some of the Indonesian and Philippine makers are still better value. Hell, Truman is still better value.

[@toolshed6078]

LOL..Truman is NOT a better value. Trust me, Quans boots are far superior construction to any of the PNW bootmakers, especially Truman..and I own several pairs of Trumans, and they are fine, but they are not the same boot as Quans.

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

@@toolshed6078 Maybe not a better boot but better value. And not as good as Jakkrabbits or Willie's, sorry. Fight me.

[@almostvintagestyle]

I'm not sure the tannery but it's an embossed grain leather

[@humanfirst11]

I think you should learn to do some B-roll shots.

[@almostvintagestyle]

I know how to, I just don't like editing haha

[@HorseBawlz]

Expensive for China. Even if it’s a well run factory and treating the workers great, no way they are paying them the same wages as the Pacific Northwest boot factories yet it’s the same price.

[@toolshed6078]

I have pairs of boots from all of the PNW bootmakers, and Quans boot construction is far superior and much cleaner. Also Quans leather choices are better than most of the PNW boots.

[@73split]

@@toolshed6078sorry, their quality does not outweigh or justify the price considering the labor cost and business cost they are working with. In fact, it looks like a ripoff. These boots should be half what they are charging. But it’s your money, spend it how you like.

[@almostvintagestyle]

True that the wages are likely lower, but the question is if the relative wage is equal or not. What I do know is that the qc on Quan's boots seem higher. Not saying that's all that matters though.

[@tonynimmons111]

Those boots look like they were built well but they’re ugly. If you’re not an old construction worker, they just don’t fit.

[@toolshed6078]

Everyone is entitled to their own aesthetic, but you are wrong. 😂😂

[@almostvintagestyle]

There are a lot of style to choose from so that doesn't have to be an issue.