The Best Value in Heritage Boots? The Parkhurst Allen Stitchdown Boot Arrives

[@DalesLeatherworks]

Great video brother!! Love Parkhurst!!

[@WeltedWare]

Thanks, Dale! Always watching your vids . Always do great and informative. Parkhurst is just the greatest

[@Theheritagetribute]

Great video! Andrew is doing a great job!! I love Parkhurst

[@WeltedWare]

The best! I totally agree that Andrew is crushing it

[@harkerleatherworks]

That’s a great looking boot, awesome review Ash!

[@WeltedWare]

Thanks a ton!

[@WeltedWare]

I really appreciate it and they pair well with your belts :) . Ever consider a waxed flesh belt?

[@harkerleatherworks]

@@WeltedWare I actually hadn’t… I’ll have to look into that! 🤔

[@nafis6668]

Waxed Flesh was my first pick. It don't wrinkle like my forehead , it rolls . Smooth inside , restorable & have that comfortable CXL stretch. Sometimes it require some warm up on the feet to be fully pliable , totally worth that slight drawback.

[@WeltedWare]

Haha totally true on all accounts.

[@chefrichh]

As always great video. I am very happy that more people are talking about the incredible Parkhurst stitchdown boots. I was thinking the something for the Patina thunder dome.

[@Will-yp6ny]

Very nice review. I got these on the Inferno Rambler leather and I’m very happy with them,

[@WeltedWare]

I definitely had an interest in the inferno rambler, but it was no longer available in my size. I’m toying with the idea of one of the veg tan options from the tempesti tannery

[@YouShoe-1985]

Awesome video! I think your video finally convinced me to pull the trigger on these.

[@chefrichh]

Do it!

[@ryanpiyo98]

These are awesome. So good I got 2! Tempesti Cognac Veg Tan and the Inferno Rambler.

[@WeltedWare]

Congrats on your pair. I was tempted by both of these myself haha.

[@ryanpiyo98]

@WeltedWare well Andrew dropped 3 more tempesti veg tan colourways

[@ryanpiyo98]

@WeltedWare also have you heard of cruxdeluxe? They've got some well made horsebutt and horsehide Jodhpurs and Boondockers at pretty reasonable prices. Designs are very reminiscent of Clinch. They've got a summer sale at the moment plus free shipping on their first order. I went with some boondockers.

[@waterfordrs22]

Beautiful boots. Buying a PNW boot is a bit of a crapshoot in that there’s typically a lot of money involved, fit is a bit of a question mark, at least the first time and then there’s the turnaround time….haven’t quite found the motivation yet. What Parkhurst offers is quite attractive, easy to find room for what they offer.

[@WeltedWare]

@@waterfordrs22 agreed and from what I have experienced, the fit is both more familiar and comfortable out of the box than many of the PNW lasts such as the 55 or arch ease

[@TheRaizerx]

Parkhurst knocked it out the park with these. These give White's MP's, Vibergs and others a run for their money...

[@chefrichh]

I totally agree

[@goodyearspokane]

Lovely boots and leathers but the Richmond is so tight in the heel when the size is perfect in every other way

[@umbertosmith7014]

Lets cut the malarkey...Here's an honest opinion. Andrew is a nice guy who provides good customer feedback. He responds to customer support...But his products are lacking. Parkhurst uses paper thin veg tan midsoles...they are stitched first then a second layer is glued with the shank...and stitched on. They wont use a thick insole/midsole like the PNW boots because their machines don't cut the mustard. If you want a casual boot they are good. But they are nearly worthless after the first re-sole because the insole material is so thin. I am less than 100 hours in and I can feel the shank protruding...I was wondering how my boots could develop a raised bump on the insole...well thats just the shank compressed against the thin insole/midsole materials. Its a double midsole done wrong. If you aren't using a material capable of not indenting and and having the shank raised inside the boots insole you are wasting two good pieces of leather for nothing. If that makes sense...The shanks will start protruding when you wear the boots in as in the shanks press right up and cause you to feel the steel shank on the foot. This is because his insole materials are thin for easier stitching. Andrew is cutting corners with these materials. I don't care that they are nice veg than...They are too thin to keep the shank from indenting and pressing up deforming the insole.

[@Angel-AbC9]

You are so right about parkhurst boots , and i wish Grant stone can make boots thats rugged yet stylish , im not a fan of dressy boots .

[@lukuscarter3563]

Thank you for recommending and exposing thsese boots. This is my first time looking into Parkhurst Boots this detailed. They certainly appear impressive. And i believe im going to try them out. On their website, that I just checked out because of your video, their Spruce Kudu, with its natural scars and Clover Kudu options seemed to stick out quite a bit and I was impressed. Im glad I have came across these. Thank you for your video.

[@WeltedWare]

Thanks so much for reaching out and for your kind words. Parkhurst really crushes it, and I actually think there are a far better value and what often people are looking for in terms of critical features, such as all leather components, a comfortable last, and a less dresswear like Stitchdown construction. all in all, I really feel that Parkhurst should be getting more attention, particularly at their price point for what is offered. It’s certainly one of the best boots I’ve come across, regardless of price.

[@jamesrice9412]

Why stichdown over goodyear welted. Its much harder to get a cobbler to resole stichdown as i understand. Its why i avoid this type of shoe.

[@mattgrant447]

Parkhurst also makes Goodyear welted. Stitchdown has been a new addition to his offerings.

[@jamesrice9412]

When I got into high end boots it was the reheeling and resole option the boots provided. Meaning I could keep them for many years.Would yiu agree that stichdown boots need to go buck to the manufacturer for resole. Iv notched that resolving in general now is not cheap at 150 or even more. This makes me hesitate about vibergs or other stichdown boots. Shame as these type of boots look great.its the overall cost e.g. over 10 years plus I'm looking at

[@goodyearspokane]

Stitchdown looks much better and if you build a big enough rotation you won’t ever need them resolved. I have only ever had heels replaced but I supinate badly anyway