The Luxury Red Wing Alternative - From Indonesia

[@Stridewise]

"Why does Ticho seem so surly and disinterested?" Because he's a podcaster and doesn't know how to look like a living person on camera - but what a podcast! Subscribe to the Stitchdown Shoecast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stitchdown-shoecast/id1516000635

[@not-a-raccoon]

I'm not a podcaster and I don't know how to behave like a living person either. So, there's that. Serious RBF. I actually AM a nice guy though!

[@assadnasralla8539]

I think you handled that very well. Maybe he's just like that on camera, but damn man he made me feel like punching him in his face.

[@momo-hs5jn]

like ive said before you should seriously give your "guests" a bit more room to speak and like "care" about them a bit and integrate them. I suppose it´s kind of awkward being invited on a show and then just kind of be in the role of a "witness". maybe thats why he looks kinda awkward?

[@Zelinc]

@@not-a-raccoon Nice try Ticho

[@sheepdog8092]

Love my Jakkrabbits. Quality crasftsmanship, great customer service, and the price for custom boots can't be beat.

[@waxedearth5425]

He raises a good point about the gloxi-cuts. Because they flex, they tend to wear slower. Allen Edmonds makes a boot in that sole which I own, they’re great

[@Kudusole]

They are very comfortable too!

[@jacobspero]

Is that the park city? I’ve had my eye on it, How do you like it

[@waxedearth5425]

@@jacobspero Yes. Every time I put them on, I’m surprised at how generous the toe box is overall how comfortable the boot is.

[@Rockingstars]

Thanks for the shout-out Nick! Appreciate sharing my pics. My idea when I created this MTO was exactly like your idea. Make a Red Wing 875 but better.

[@Stridewise]

hey it's heritage by niels!! you're why i was extra depressed i couldn't get them in vachetta haha. Post this on r/gyw if you like! I'm too scared to talk much in there lol

[@Rockingstars]

@@Stridewise r/gyw can be toxic at times :') My reviews of the moc toe and the chammy logger by jakkrabbits did send a LOT of customers to him. So its a nice platform, but a bit elitist and toxic unfortunately. Now if you ever get a chance to get tochigi veg tan, definitely go for it. Its on par with shinki as being the best tannery in Japan.

[@bhara329]

Om, klo mau beli dimana ?

[@not-a-raccoon]

I'm falling down the boot rabbit hole. Ordered Grant Stone in kangaroo today. Now I'm feeling the need to checkout Indonesian makes. You're partially to blame.. 😏

[@Stridewise]

How dare you blame me less than 100%! I have a brand to maintain here!

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@Stridewise ok, you're 100 percent to blame for the Jungle Kangaroo purchase since you're an Aussie. 😏

[@jimmccoys5778]

Yea I fell into it about 2 years and 30 pairs ago!! It’s dangerous for sure!! I’m lucky that my wife understands! Luckily also I have no other vices or bad habits!!! This brand looks promising to me

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@jimmccoys5778 Yeah, apart from clunky websites and cumbersome ordering processes sometimes I've heard that Indonesian boots are well worth it! I'm on pair number 3 so far. I also like watches, so.. I think I might be a bit doomed

[@juanpulido6150]

Ngl bro i went down the rabbit hole this year already got w red wings 2 Thursdays 2 grant stones coming in 1 nicks n 1 junkyard boot

[@adamcuthbert9498]

I've gone back and listened to almost every episode of the Stitchdown Shoecast since discovering it a few months ago and this was my first time putting a face to the voice.

[@Stridewise]

He’s in another video, Most Underrated Boots

[@ClintHorsley]

I just got a pair with Horween CXL dark brown they are amazing I did custom and followed all the measurement steps so mine ended up being 10.5 and I usually wear a 11.5 but they used all my measurements and they fit perfect

[@Kudusole]

Lovely pair! wish I knew all these brands when I used to live in Indonesia

[@briteppr62]

The same here. I never heard about high grade Indonesian made footwear in all of my decades of going back n forth.

[@albertoclonado]

Do you think they are all equivalent or is there a brand that’s above the others?

[@briteppr62]

@@albertoclonado That's a good question. Nick might have a good idea regarding this. You can also check out Welted Ware and aerosurferlv, they regularly review and have familiarity with high quality Indonesian boots.

[@MMM88X]

LOL.. Love Tichio, his facial expressions are hilarious. Seriously though, please continue to have him on regular basis, his knowledge and insight is incredible.

[@xxflamezxx1able]

If you ever need someone to make videos with you, lmk, I’m in NYC too because he does not look like he wants to be there.

[@F0XD1E]

Yeah this dude has a shit vibe.

[@Stridewise]

wanna meet at brooklyn borough hall on monday night? 6pm? i'm hanging with adelante and can't promote it bc i'm locked out of my instagram lol

[@andrescevallos6008]

Hey your channel is awesome . But I need to stop because now I own 2 wolverine 1000 miles, a diesel and a brass boot from grantstone, a higgins mill and a redwing 875.

[@1979augistine]

Great looking boots they look extremely comfortable and made with old school quality over quantity

[@telemarktumalo6978]

Great looking boots. Looking forward to seeing your wear reviews. Now, let's talk about getting you a decent EDC pocket knife.

[@rjduma]

I’ve never seen Ticho, only heard him on Stitchdown. If he was holding/eating a hot dog I may have recognized him 😂

[@aradoran]

Nick you really need a good pocket knife for unboxing. There’s “heritage-style” traditional folders, or maybe a modern folder. All the cool kids are doing it.

[@Stridewise]

As an Australian I fear weapons

[@aradoran]

@@Stridewise KZbin Cedric and Ada channel. That guy is an Australian National Treasure. Not to mention Crocodile Dundee.

[@mitkogeorgiev1943]

Could you please share long term thoughts? Are they comfortable enough and worth the money? Do you have some issues with the quality?

[@steveeab2364]

Great looking boot for sure. I do really like that sole. When my current moc toes need a resole I'm going to see if I can get that put on.

[@Stridewise]

good idea! #frankenboot

[@danielirvine7468]

These boots look great I find my red wing Mocs awesome to travel with as it has no shank and you can walk right on through the metal detector and not take them off . And having boots without speed hooks aren’t a fast option if to are needing to catch a plane in a hurry

[@jaeff4]

Opening $419 boots with a box cutter is the craziest thing I've seen in a minute.

[@Stridewise]

i'm a loose cannon

[@unfilterednations]

i think you partly responsible for the price increase of Indonesia boots Nick, as you recommend it 😅😀 and now i must get one after i decide which brand and model.

[@orlog3343]

I’ll have to check ‘em out! Are you doing an update on the Benzein Chelsea’s after wearing them?

[@Stridewise]

It's funny that whole unboxing video is like, it really is everything you need to know about them but I'm trying to wear them enough that it'd worth doing an update. They're still waxy though, I need to get them fuzzy

[@etebol]

I can't get over the sole guys.

[@ethanbaran6158]

He stridwise, I have a pair of rw classic mocs and they're perfectly comfortable aside from the cuffs around the ankle, they kind of dig in and mess up a tendon in my ankle, should I just put some conditioner on it and kinna flex the leather around to soften it up?

[@jenssvensson6897]

How about small stones and the sole?

[@trinityhandmade3864]

Ticho is the best he needs to be in every video . These comments are hilarious 😂

[@daveeriksson]

Your Guest doesn't look he even wants to be in this video. lol. What's up with his whole demeanor?

[@steveeab2364]

Maybe he's hopped up on Xanax or that's just the way he is. He seems fine to me.

[@Stridewise]

He's a podcaster so smiling for cameras is not his specialty

[@BigBos88]

Why you you opened the package too roughly??

[@MarcS4R]

Are they sized similar than Red Wing boots ? If I have an 11D in Red Wing boots, these would also fit in 11 ?

[@caseyrocquin6912]

How is sizing compared to Redwing? I'm a 10.5 us in Redwing..

[@TheFrontyer]

Please check out Yanko Moc toe boots aswell. Theyre a mallorcan boot/shoe maker with long traditions. Theyre priced similarily as red wings.

[@briteppr62]

Hello Nick, happy Thanksgiving to ya!

[@Stridewise]

aw thanks bro you too

[@Cmez872]

10/10 on looks alone

[@Stridewise]

I love that it's not JUST the sole or not JUST the leather that's better, it's like all these different components come together to make it better

[@MrBayoublue]

off topic of these boots. what do you know about robert august boots

[@HeritageCast]

Please do some more collabs with Ben and Ticho...

[@Stridewise]

haha everyone got mad about how Ticho is on camera but I might try again

[@alexanderzulkarnain9831]

10/10 Big Bro 😎

[@StolenAlias]

Why does ya boy look so concerned

[@Stridewise]

bc i was waving the knife around like Ghostface

[@ryangerman91]

Is their vachetta or olmo leather going to be the better choice for the moc toe boots?

[@Stridewise]

they're both ultra durable veg tan, though vachetta is softer so probabaly more comfy

[@craftycumbrian3561]

Ticho looks like he’s listening into a conversation on a neighbouring table..

[@syafrijalramja3574]

hey, Nick. Could you please tell what type of shirt do you wear in this vid? Thanks in advance

[@Stridewise]

Hey this is a Teddy Stratford shirt! I review them here, they're the only brand I wear really. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZPFY2apqal3h80 don't forget the discount code

[@cesteros]

I am selling these same ones in black 10 US. new and great price

[@hexum9449]

Lapel microphones would have helped a lot.

[@MrAndrewClaycomb]

They’re both wearing lavs, I’m guessing one ran out of battery.

[@stevenkelby2169]

I found this audio unusable. Couldn't get through the video sadly 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ClintHorsley]

How have these boots been now that you have worn them

[@Stridewise]

To be honest after a couple weeks I realized they are sized more like 11E than the 11.5D I ordered, so I gave them to the guy who runs stitchdown!

[@freddyfox5002]

Try the Meerin "RUST WAXY COMMANDER" (jumper boot) for winter use They have a thick shearling lining. Feels absolutely amazing on feet

[@simonmandrakejones]

I have their Rust Waxy Commander Chelseas with the Itshilde Commando sole. They took a while to break in, but are super comfortable now.

[@sisleymichael]

Nick, you need an EDC knife. Ditch the box cutter.

[@bobbyrobison]

Polka dot socks covered by those super clean diapers...what more could a Mate ask for, Ticho?

[@Vultain]

Do they have an 8" model?

[@Stridewise]

They'd definitely make you one

[@Vultain]

@@Stridewise Looking at the site right now. Just debating between the Barnes or Winchester last if I go full custom. They both look similar with lots of toe room. I might have to email them and see if they differ at the heel or something. I might go more with a service boot aesthetic and aim for Dome next year. I always am a fan of aiming for what you truly feel you would wear the most! I learned the hard way if you don't like it you aren't very liable to wear it. Thanks for letting me know the brand exists. Something to try out for sure! If you don't mind me asking what oz was the leather in terms of thickness?

[@DariusJones05]

Nah, the redwings still have a better look to me.

[@petersak6535]

can i try them? 🐻

[@groundcontrolgainesville4841]

ticho had the most disgusted look on his face the entire video. He needs to grow the beard back to subdue his intense RBF.

[@barrymitchell7732]

Volume low

[@ParanoidPixel]

Not a fan of the TEETH.

[@danielirvine7468]

You’re friend didn’t add anything to this but distraction Not sure he wanted to be there at all Or too cool for you tube

[@Stridewise]

Hey he added all that stuff about hand welting and gloxy soles! He is too cool for KZbin though, he’s a podcaster

[@David-vz5mv]

You called him "lovely"......

[@Stridewise]

your heterosexuality will survive this

[@ariescustom]

Shrimp and prawns are entirely different creatures. Just sayin'.

[@Stridewise]

maybe to you

[@nouredineikhelef5804]

120,€ for a copy of red wings, with a softer sole made in a 300€ salary country!!! It's a good deal for the seller!!

[@davidskura5373]

Made where? I’ll give my money to American workers.

[@Stridewise]

In Indonesia they're made in Indonesia

[@prospect_joe9813]

The last on these are a lot less attractive than just about any other brand. Decent value, but they're just an unattractive boot.

[@dahak972]

How do the jackrabbit boots compare in size to the red wing Moc Toe? Did you have to go up or down a size from your red wing size? Thanks for another great video!

[@Stridewise]

You're meant to measure your foot and send them all the measurements and they build them based on that to avoid returns