The Doc Marten Killers vs. Doc Martens.

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The Iron Snail

The Iron Snail

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@TheIronSnail
@TheIronSnail Жыл бұрын
EDIT: I’m saying “insoles” when what I should be saying is “inserts” slip O’ DE OL’ TONGUE! All these boots have insoles as it’s structurally important for the boot! Sorry!
@HeritageCast
@HeritageCast Жыл бұрын
Huge opportunity for you to fly out to Spokane work with Nicks or JK and design you're own boots..... And even do a battle of a bunch of different PNW boot makers for the Snail Grail Boot.....
@InGrindWeCrust2010
@InGrindWeCrust2010 Жыл бұрын
Same difference. An insole can be synonymous with the footbed, even though sometimes the latter is used to distinguish the base insole layer that's attached to the boot's structure.
@GianMelendres-if7ph
@GianMelendres-if7ph Жыл бұрын
I got a meme for this: Solovair: Solovair Dr. Marten’s: when you buy your Solovairs from Wish 😆🫡👍
@guyfawkesuThe1
@guyfawkesuThe1 2 ай бұрын
In the end, they are US military combat boots with urethane soles. I should know, as I work combat boots for 4 years that looked just like these except for the soles and they were only worth $30 USD at the time at the military clothing store on base.
@FODTony
@FODTony Жыл бұрын
glad to see solovair getting the recognition they deserve finally.
@katherinelangford981
@katherinelangford981 Жыл бұрын
Omg I thought he was saying "solo bear".
@AndrewKarpyszyn
@AndrewKarpyszyn Жыл бұрын
@@katherinelangford981 I really enjoyed your performance in "13 Reasons Why".
@oskarnowicki7927
@oskarnowicki7927 2 ай бұрын
NO. gatekeep. or they ruin it and they will suck too
@guyfawkesuThe1
@guyfawkesuThe1 2 ай бұрын
In the end, they are US military combat boots with urethane soles. I should know, as I work combat boots for 4 years that looked just like these except for the soles and they were only worth $30 USD at the time at the military clothing store on base.
@Lt_Slider
@Lt_Slider 2 ай бұрын
@@katherinelangford981 Brooooo it’s you
@stefanstrauss-aigner3221
@stefanstrauss-aigner3221 Жыл бұрын
I bought Solovairs about a year ago and they are the best boots I owned so far. I choose them over Docs because I think they look classier without the yellow stitching. The quality is great and I liked that they came in a little cheaper than Docs.
@9gloss
@9gloss Жыл бұрын
Hows the sizing? True to size? Half size up or down?
@stefanstrauss-aigner3221
@stefanstrauss-aigner3221 Жыл бұрын
@@9gloss True to size in my case
@justmeeagainn
@justmeeagainn Жыл бұрын
Without the yellow stitching, nobody will know you're a lesbian.
@Chilam.
@Chilam. Жыл бұрын
​@@justmeeagainnwhat's the point of getting boots in the first place, then?
@anthonyfrancis2374
@anthonyfrancis2374 11 ай бұрын
So when you'r out cruising the public toilets how do you yourself manage? @@justmeeagainn
@CarlMurawski
@CarlMurawski Жыл бұрын
You’re awesome Michael, I always love watching your videos bro!
@heiner71
@heiner71 Жыл бұрын
And he didn't even make fun of you in this video 🙂
@zekeyeager1458
@zekeyeager1458 Жыл бұрын
Epic
@dscrappygolani7981
@dscrappygolani7981 Жыл бұрын
He's quirky ....the proverbial man-child 😄 I mean, c'mon Carl doc martens are for .....🤷🏾‍♂️ Neophytes...babies...
@Artaois13
@Artaois13 Жыл бұрын
Just need Rose Anvil to show up and flirt too. 🤣
@MaximSupernov
@MaximSupernov 6 ай бұрын
@@Artaois13 Without a 20K+ down payment, he won't show up.
@artemikurski939
@artemikurski939 Жыл бұрын
Re: sizing - I have a pair of 11-eye derby boots in EU 42 (UK 8, US 9). For reference, my normal sneaker size is either EU 42.5 or 43 (UK 8.5/9, US 9.5/10), my Birkenstocks are EU 41 (UK 7, US 8), and my docs were the same size as Solovair. I bought them about two years ago and am extremely happy with the purchase. They're definitely showing signs of wear (in part because they've got a rub-off colour - that's a feature, not a bug) but are holding up just fine and I expect them to last for a number of years. For comparison, my docs (the overseas ones, bought in 2017 so around the time the quality went down) were in such a horrible shape by the ca. 2-year mark that I had to yeet them in the trash.
@TheIronSnail
@TheIronSnail Жыл бұрын
TY for the insight!! If anyone else sees this please post your sizings here!
@therevan7288
@therevan7288 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I myself went down half size from my true size. For example I wear a US 9 D in sneakers but in my Solovair Dealer Boots I wear an US 8.5 D and they're easily the best fitting boots I own in my collection.
@kostyakost1
@kostyakost1 Жыл бұрын
Sizing - my usual footwear size is USA 8.5 and I have really wide feet. Solovair 11 Eye Derby Boots (Last Shape 409) is true to size for me, USA 8.5 / UK 7.5 fits snug with zero wiggle room. Recently bought Solovair Dealer Boots (Last Shape 493) half a size bigger USA 9 / UK 8 to accommodate arch support insoles - and they where a little lose without insoles and perfect fit with medium volume insoles. Also should mention awesome delivery times from Solovair and DHL! My boots arrived from Birmingham, UK to WA, USA in 3 days with free shipping option.
@001blackmax
@001blackmax 3 ай бұрын
Magic spoon sucks and they are a lie. Check down below the ingredients and you’ll see…BIO ENGINEERED FOOD INGREDIENT google search then you too will know it’s BAD.
@borjasaz6611
@borjasaz6611 Жыл бұрын
One of the usual lemons of solovair is that the sole does not fit completely to the leather and leaves space, through which water can enter very easily
@guyfawkesuThe1
@guyfawkesuThe1 2 ай бұрын
In the end, they are US military combat boots with urethane soles. I should know, as I work combat boots for 4 years that looked just like these except for the soles and they were only worth $30 USD at the time at the military clothing store on base.
@habl00pep
@habl00pep Жыл бұрын
My pull tabs on my brogue solovairs burst immediately, laces broke quickly and winter moisture stained them within a week 😢. I had thoroughly bought into their history researching and gutted. Sold the. For buttons afterwards
@b.e.e.l.i
@b.e.e.l.i Жыл бұрын
i have two pairs of solovair's greasy black dealer boots (their chelseas) and love them. one regular pair and the other the gripfast brand steel toes. absolutely love them both, i get a lot of compliments at work about them. I typically wear a size 9, but sized down to 8.5 US (7.5 UK) and they fit perfectly. The only uncomortable part of the break in was the top of the foot for about a month, but now they're the most comfortable boots I've ever owned.
@guyfawkesuThe1
@guyfawkesuThe1 2 ай бұрын
In the end, they are US military combat boots with urethane soles. I should know, as I work combat boots for 4 years that looked just like these except for the soles and they were only worth $30 USD at the time at the military clothing store on base.
@markr2616
@markr2616 Жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of Solovairs because they made them in a bright colour that Dr Martens don't make. Aside from the obvious improvement in quality over Docs (Even made in England Dr Martens are a bit naff, thin tears bleeding leather), they just offer better variety 😊
@ezrahaskard3527
@ezrahaskard3527 10 ай бұрын
bought a pair of solovair cheleas, theyve become my daily shoe. i wear them to work almost every day, and im on my feet all day. ive owned them for nearly a year and outside of expected sole wear and a few leather creases caused by simply having feet, there are literally no signs of damage.
@Qambar44
@Qambar44 Жыл бұрын
When I first watched a couple of your videos, I thought you might’ve had a half million or more subs with your level of writing and production. I was dumbfounded when I discovered you had less than 50k. I have no doubt you’ll get there👏🏽
@purpleguy3000
@purpleguy3000 Жыл бұрын
I got a pair of Made in England DMs a while ago and within the first 8 months the leather had developed holes. A little while after this on a trip to Camden, I found a boot shop where the man behind the counter was trying to persuade some tourists to give Solovair a go, lamenting the poor quality of DMs. Decided to get a pair and about 5 years later they're still going strong but I did have problems with the eyelets too (one wasn't secured in properly so I had to re-attach it with a pair of pliers).
@Vivi-sama
@Vivi-sama Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and all the research. Solovair simply deserves more recognition. I would tend to say that the only reason someone will choose Doc Martens over Solovair nowadays is the yellow stitching. It's such a fashion statement recognized globally. If you got the yellow stitching, you're "in the tribe" you know. If you're more interessed in quality and durability, choose Solovair. I have pairs of loafers, boots and chelsea from Solovair and I'm very happy with it. The leather, even after months of use, is still astonishing if you treat it well (clean and nourish) and I got no issues with them whatsoever. For the Sizing, I would tend to recommend to size down just from a half size; that's what I did with all my purchases and it fit me very well ; but I guess it depends if you got large feets or not, so beware.
@jayvis123111
@jayvis123111 Жыл бұрын
I love how every ad for this cereal doesn't include someone actually opening a sealed box, putting the cereal in their mouth, chewing, and swallowing all in one cut.
@UnknownUser-rb9pd
@UnknownUser-rb9pd Жыл бұрын
Wooden shanks are used by Crockett and Jones, Trickers, Cheaney, Loake and most British boot makers. If you're standing on ladders all day then get a steel shank but for normal use... All of these boots are are low end budget boots and the UK has high labour costs so there inevitably will be compromises of quality control AND leather quality. Don't expect the same quality and consistency as other budget brands like Loake ( their made in England boots cost £290 though) Be aware that Solovair has a lot of heavily finished leather in their boot ranges. All their glossy offerings are plastic coated leather as are their rub off offering (though the latter use a thinner synthetic pigment than the glossy offerings). Crazy Horse leather is a form of nubuck (buffed surface) . It should also be noted that even "full grain leather" is often heavily finished to cover up cosmetic flaws in the leather. At this price point it is necessary to use as much of the hide as possible and that will include less desirable areas. Having said that, I've owned four pairs of their premium Solovair boots including two Chromexcel leather pairs and two have had surprising good leather quality. The other two ( 1 CXL, 1 calf leather) had some issues.
@aaronminkenberg8386
@aaronminkenberg8386 Жыл бұрын
I need to correct you on the statement on the insoles 2:45 You were talking about the sock liners. The Solovair have a half sock liner, the Dr Martens a full length. Insoles and their materials are one of the most important parts in the construction of footwear. And high quality footwear has in most cases vegetable tanned insoles that are 2-5mm thick. Cheap footwear has somestimes just fabric or in many cases texon insoles, that are not as durable as leather insoles.
@seth_5394
@seth_5394 4 ай бұрын
You are confusing the sock liner (insole) with the footbed. A sock liner is in no way structural to a shoe and is put in place with a little to no glue just so it doesn't slide around. The structural part to which the gemming is glued in the case of these boots or other Goodyear welted boots is the footbed.
@superbanana9639
@superbanana9639 Жыл бұрын
I recently discovered your channel and I have to say that you produce content of high quality. I appreciate a lot the touch of humour you put in your videos and the "cinematography". Thank you very much 🕺
@aravindvinayakan
@aravindvinayakan Жыл бұрын
Another interesting boot worth considering if you want Docs is the Thursday Stomper. They even come in a Cherry color that they only offer with one other boot :)
@devinhurt7698
@devinhurt7698 Жыл бұрын
Grandma at 11 seconds🤣
@markopolo9936
@markopolo9936 Жыл бұрын
I have the same greasy derby boots from solovair. I got them at an outlet for less than half price, they are very dependable boots, even if the upper is a bit floppy
@bobbyQQ
@bobbyQQ Жыл бұрын
I only wear Solovair shoes after I found them about 5years ago. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for this style of shoe. I own a number of pairs now and enjoy each one every time I wear them. Lots of compliments on them. They wear great and look great with very minimal maintenance.
@scarsbrb
@scarsbrb Жыл бұрын
I was just searching dr Martin vs solovair and your video just popped up 2 minutes after upload
@momo-hs5jn
@momo-hs5jn Жыл бұрын
Next Video: The Solovair Killers vs. Solovair and its gonna be a Video about Trickers Boots?
@dan12pax
@dan12pax Жыл бұрын
As an Aussie, I’d love to see you review a pair of RM Williams boots. They’re a staple for every urban cowboy over here .
@TheNunakun
@TheNunakun Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get a pair myself, just matter of time and place.... But I'm surprised it's such an icon with the high price point. Guess people just save up.
@dan12pax
@dan12pax Жыл бұрын
@@TheNunakun they’ve had a big price increase over the past 5-10 years. I’ve got two pairs, purchased 8-10 years ago. cost me $350(chestnut with rubber sole) & $400 (suede with leather sole) aud respectively. Just had them both re-soled. both look pretty good considering they’ve had a lot of use put on them. Admittedly they’ve turned into more of a dress shoe than a real work boot, but still interested in Michael’s opinion.
@Artaois13
@Artaois13 Жыл бұрын
Have greasy black, toe cap Solovairs and they're awesome. The gray thread and smoke gray sole is definitely preferred for me. Only gripe is that I'm not small by any means and the boots still touch towards the top when tying them up.
@lephishe6271
@lephishe6271 Жыл бұрын
In solovair sizing, I'm a full size smaller for the steel toe models (I'm a UK7, I purchased a UK6 and used a memory foam insole) and usually a half-size smaller for standard (UK7, I purchased a UK6.5. They are slightly roomy, but not enough to warrant the use of an insole.
@ckf36
@ckf36 Жыл бұрын
Magic spoon sounds great in theory until you realize it’s 10 dollars a box lmao
@Quanic2000
@Quanic2000 Жыл бұрын
And it tastes like shit 😂
@KimlongPham1stGamer
@KimlongPham1stGamer Жыл бұрын
Wish I saw this video sooner, I am new to boots and someone recommended me to get docs so I did. I am seething rn.
@m.f.3347
@m.f.3347 Жыл бұрын
don't worry, my first pair of boots were docs and i loved them. I have solovairs now but only because I love the style so much I could justify paying twice as much (i got my original docs on sale). I say just wear your docs through and once they're at the end of life, get solovairs if you still want that style of boot.
@AqueousYT
@AqueousYT Жыл бұрын
I bought docs too, literally less than a week ago. I've done loads of research online and talked to a lot of my family + coworkers about them, they've all said they're absolutely brilliant, except they all bought them over 8 years ago, and they're all the better quality made in England versions. I bought a pair of the 1460 smooths and they feel so cheap it's unreal. It's like wearing a boot made of plastic. They're horrible. I doubt they'd last more than a year to be honest.
@yahway666
@yahway666 2 ай бұрын
Docs are trash if you're looking for a quality long lasting boot, but as far as fashion and comfort go they're fine. Comfort varies with foot shape of course. I'd still buy Docs at a thrift store if I see them, but I won't pay retail anymore. There's just too much markup for a brand name where the quality is barely better than something you could find at Walmart
@peterharman4141
@peterharman4141 8 ай бұрын
I have worn Dr Martens since school days back in the 1970s. I find the newer non British made ones just fine. When the soles get worn down I have them replaced at The Key Cobbler who do a fine job. I do look after them well with polish and Wonder Balsam and I never pay full price for them but wait for sale prices.
@hervemasson5976
@hervemasson5976 8 ай бұрын
i own a pair of Solovair from 2015/2016 with yellow stitch .
@joewellfair8238
@joewellfair8238 Жыл бұрын
My only hesitation with solovair is that there are way way way too many "lemons" stories online. It seems like a bit of a QC lottery.
@borjasaz6611
@borjasaz6611 Жыл бұрын
I had many "lemons" because I have bought many of them.their quality has dropped since they had to make a rebrand because the Dr Martens lawsuit. They changed materials and their producing standards.
@user-qk5ft8eo8t
@user-qk5ft8eo8t Жыл бұрын
Finally a Solovair video! :)
@albertoaleo3348
@albertoaleo3348 Жыл бұрын
I actually work for doc Martens, the insoles will probably never rip because of the welting and the leather from the made in England is of much better quality than the made in Thailand, it is selected from England and I think it is known to the public, nevertheless I didn’t know solovair existed and they look pretty cool, glad to learn something new, you have a new subscriber. Greetings from Valencia, Spain
@justinholding02
@justinholding02 Ай бұрын
You work for Dr Martens and you don't know about Solovair? How is that possible?
@gameloozer731
@gameloozer731 2 ай бұрын
I’ve had a pair of dealer boots in greasy black for almost three years. They were too tight at the beginning but now are like comfy slippers. I wear them just about as my only shoe in the colder 6 months of the year. They get wet, they get dirty, I wipe them off. I condition them a couple times a year. For the money, I couldn’t be happier. I want another pair in the crazy horse brown
@chriskarras2418
@chriskarras2418 Жыл бұрын
"and hopefully I will be showing you..." the mammoth???
@xxth.legion
@xxth.legion 5 ай бұрын
Last lot of Solovair boots I owned lasted 8 months. Quality wasn’t great. One of the tags on the top ripped off within the first few weeks. Soles split in the end. This was the second pair I’d owned and the last sadly.
@hollyirvin5030
@hollyirvin5030 Жыл бұрын
Love my Solovairs… also I’ve been told Made in England Docs are only stitched in England
@Rolex-eu5vp
@Rolex-eu5vp Жыл бұрын
Useful video, but also major side note, Daytona on wrist?!?!? * in the Magic Spoon ad
@baberoot1998
@baberoot1998 Жыл бұрын
Solovair...used to make boots for Dr Marten's, back in the 60's and 70's and 80's. Back when Docs were actually well made.
@TheIronDuke9
@TheIronDuke9 Ай бұрын
Have worn Docs since the late 80's. Kids in Toronto used to roll each other for them - you got caught walking through a mall outside of your neigbourhood by yourself and you'd likely get jumped for your docs. I saved up the earnings from my grade 8 summer job for a pair of cherry 10 holes - my dream boot going into grade 9. Bought a pair a few years ago and just could not work them in - they hurt like hell every time I wore them. Took the plunge after 30+ years and bought Solovair 11 hole in red - put them on right out of the box and wore them around the house all day, they were like butter, so quality I almost shed a f*cking tear. Docs went in the bin. I haven't taken these Solovairs off since! #bunchofuckingoofs #untouchables
@FreakShreek
@FreakShreek Жыл бұрын
Docs for style, Solovair for durability.
@jamesgreer9748
@jamesgreer9748 Жыл бұрын
Interesting to be watching this as the Dr Martens share price collapses another 10% percent today. I used to buy these when I younger, I thought that they were fantastic, although I never understood why I always had sore heals until I started to buy more sophisticated shoes. It was the Docs. Check out the video of Rose Anvil cutting a pair of Docs apart, they are just junk.
@baje6215
@baje6215 Жыл бұрын
Solovair are more comfortable .Bought three pairs from Solovair factory shop and never thought about buying any other boots.
@boot_boy_6945
@boot_boy_6945 Жыл бұрын
You are so right on the eyelets. They are the Achilles heals of Solovairs. I’ve owned many pairs and on every single one the eyelets have ripped out on the outside where the boot bends. However this is an easy fix and any cobbler will replace them with better riveted eyelets for $10. If you really want a strong boot that has the same attitude I’d recommend NPS’s other line of Gripfast. Those boots are something solid. All the important stitching is done either twice or three times over. Their soles are solid rubber and are Goodyear welted along with being attached to the upper with 22 screws.
@kombuchamushroomppl
@kombuchamushroomppl 2 ай бұрын
the thing i like sbout dm is the black and yellow theme the yellow stitches and grip thingy
@Nephi895
@Nephi895 Жыл бұрын
Personal Sizing Experience: I usually wear US mens 8.5 in sneakers and 9 in welted shoes. Solovair said they run large for welted boots, so I went with UK 7.5/US 8.5. I got the 8 eye derbies They were a very close fit, almost too small. Once they leather warmed up and broke in, it was more comfortable. The insole compressing probably helped too. I used wooden shoe trees while I wasn't wearing them, which I think helped the leather keep its stretched shape. Now, they fit quite well but I still don't have enough vertical room too add an insert. If I were going to buy any Solovairs on a smaller/narrower last, I would definitely go up to UK8/US9 and add an insert. One other thing, I've seen a lot of people post pictures of the heat seal failing after a few days or weeks of use. Hasn't happened to me, and I've put some miles and rough use on mine. Sounds like they have a QC issue. On top of that, their factory resole service is "temporarily unavailable" and has been for a while. If the seal failed on my outsole, I don't know if my local cobbler would try and re-melt it or just glue it.
@bryanl64
@bryanl64 3 ай бұрын
I wear 9.5 US for vans so should I size down to a 9 US in men?
@Nephi895
@Nephi895 3 ай бұрын
@@bryanl64 I dunno, I don't wear vans. Do they run wide? I'd be more worried about the solovairs running smaller than your sneakers.
@franzb69
@franzb69 Жыл бұрын
you can have the metal rings fixed up by a shoemaker
@atomiclizzard288
@atomiclizzard288 6 ай бұрын
There is also grinders boots. That make similar as well.
@pooolish334
@pooolish334 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, i want to get the same Solovair boots but had a tough time looking for a good in depth review. And I'm glad to say this was a lot more than what I was looking for. I enjoyed the video very much!
@asieasie7654
@asieasie7654 4 ай бұрын
I bought a pair of Gripfast boots in 2000 when i lived in Georgia. Gripfast cost me 400 british pounds, (500-600 american) were handmade and it took about 6 months to arrive after ordering. Back then you could only order from the factory. Fastforward 24 years, ive worn the same boots when i lived in Germany (2004-2008), visited England, Switzerland, and still have them in 2024. The only thing i have added or changed is the insole/padding. The rubber on bottom is about halfway worn down, and there is now a small crack on top just above where the big toe bends. Dr. Martins i owned in 1996-2000 were far worse condition after just 4 years with same type of abuse if not less. Cant speak about Solovair, but if ur going to buy a boot, go with Gripfast, they have lasted 1/4 of a lifetime with zero repairs needed.
@Victor-kh5rh
@Victor-kh5rh 2 ай бұрын
I want more casual black boots, for a second I considered Solofair instead of Red wings moc toe, because I like the classic styling of the Doc Martins but they are in different planets in terms of quality.
@edwardbelcher8612
@edwardbelcher8612 Жыл бұрын
on the cheap Docs you can condition the leather from the inside with either leather conditioner or baseball glove oil and that will help keep them from drying out and cracking too bad
@tomycont
@tomycont Жыл бұрын
Michael is the kind of guy to build up a wooden set so he can explain what a shank is. That's commitment. No way he found that randomly.
@there_is_nothing_here
@there_is_nothing_here 3 ай бұрын
It's been 24 years and I still regret throwing away my old MIE boots. I think that's mostly nostalgia talking to me but I still kind of do lol
@justmeeagainn
@justmeeagainn Жыл бұрын
And...no wide sizes. Moving right along...
@dulifuli00
@dulifuli00 Жыл бұрын
We need a boot like those but built well.
@yar0607
@yar0607 Жыл бұрын
4:37 I'm crying 🤣🤣🤣
@mikewinston8709
@mikewinston8709 Жыл бұрын
As a Brit I’m deeply ashamed of both Dr Martens and Solovair…….each were very good up to about 40 years ago. Production values today are terrible. America, please do not waste your money…..🇬🇧
@aayotechnology
@aayotechnology Жыл бұрын
So what do you suggest instead?
@TheNunakun
@TheNunakun Жыл бұрын
Trickers, Crockett and Jones, even Loake's But they're all priced a higher tier.
@mikewinston8709
@mikewinston8709 Жыл бұрын
@@aayotechnology if you have between $500 and $1500 to spare then…..Cheaney….Crockett and Jones….Trickers….Edward Green (if you’re feeling very rich)……I have Cheaney ….the Coniston….I would guess $650 in Dollars. Mine are 22 years old…re soled and heeled at the factory once. An incredible boot.
@mikewinston8709
@mikewinston8709 Жыл бұрын
@@TheNunakun …correct…plus I’d add Cheaney too
@baje6215
@baje6215 Жыл бұрын
@@mikewinston8709 can't get wrong with pair of Solovair boots from factory shop. I have always bought seconds for third of price.
@nicolasDR103
@nicolasDR103 8 ай бұрын
Very informative... So.... i cannot get boots like the Dr Marthens that i bought in the 90's and lasted me 15 years of very frequent use, even if i try solavair...
@PaulKaiser42
@PaulKaiser42 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff and thanks for the tips about docs 👍🏻
@lordexcellent5610
@lordexcellent5610 Жыл бұрын
I have their derby boots in greasy leather (just like the ones in the video). I’ve went a half size down with my first Solovair purchase (same derby boots in green gaucho leather) and the boots were too tight. With the greasy ones I went true to size and they fit much better, my feet are 27,8 and 28 cm long and the toes of my longer foot touch the front of the boot when I’m walking (it’s no big deal and I wouldn’t consider sizing up). I also have their 6 eye derby boots which have slimmer and longer last (similar to one used on their astronaut boots) and those fit perfectly.
@HCproductionsss
@HCproductionsss Жыл бұрын
How can i prevent getting blisters on the back of my heel? Doc martens is known for hurting the back of the heel.
@xtelevisionset
@xtelevisionset Жыл бұрын
Get the correct size and wear the correct socks. Tie and lace correctly.
@yahway666
@yahway666 2 ай бұрын
Get the correct size and wear better socks. I've never had a problem with that on either my Docs or my Solovairs. Sometimes it's just like that if your foot shape is wrong for the boot, and you can get heel pads until they break in
@christianfreed
@christianfreed Жыл бұрын
It is incredible that the marketing teams were able to sell y'all on "air" as a benefit. They're selling air which is free instead of filling that space with quality materials. A+ Marketing department. Ya fooled em
@Ohkeh640
@Ohkeh640 2 ай бұрын
I wish they made the 1460 leather boots in England in the smooth leather As the made in England ones are a thicker sole
@nikeisagreekgoddess4135
@nikeisagreekgoddess4135 11 ай бұрын
Just think of them as sneakers and rotate them as much as possible with your other pairs 😂
@jdmac44
@jdmac44 10 ай бұрын
Everything logical within me says "Get the Solovair's!", but the 90's kid in my says "YELLOW STITCHES! GOTTA HAVE 'EM!!" *sigh*
@Victor-kh5rh
@Victor-kh5rh 2 ай бұрын
Allen Edmonds don’t use shanks at all, well at least for their classic models, that’s one of their defining characteristics.
@paulbriggs906
@paulbriggs906 Ай бұрын
I had a pair of solovair chelsea boots. Both soles split horizontally within two weeks. Very disappointed with them.
@DEMODEMODEMODEMODEM
@DEMODEMODEMODEMODEM Жыл бұрын
re: the eyelets i personally have a pair of solovair 11 eyelet boots and for the first 6 months of wearing them, i would accidentally slice my hand open on one of the sharp back of an eyelet while lacing them up about 12 times. Now I've had them for a year the sharp backs of the stamped eyelets have sort of been blunted with time and i love them, but that's my experience with quality control.
@kof867
@kof867 Жыл бұрын
If you want a pair of doc like boots that aren’t terrible quality you’re better off just buying second hand army surplus boots. I bought a pair of second hand Austrian army feldschuh leicht by steinkogler for 40 euro and they’re my favorite boots I’ve ever owned
@classicbassmen9796
@classicbassmen9796 Жыл бұрын
Once you go solovair you never go back to Drs
@UnimportantAcc
@UnimportantAcc Жыл бұрын
what shades are ya reppin
@Ohkeh640
@Ohkeh640 2 ай бұрын
I wish they made the made in England ones in the smooth leather As the made in England ones are a thicker sole
@archeewaters
@archeewaters Жыл бұрын
thanks for the info. video on docs with steel toe versus others?
@JB-1138
@JB-1138 Жыл бұрын
Try using Obenauf's leather oil. 👍🏼👍🏼
@kentuckywindage9925
@kentuckywindage9925 22 күн бұрын
Nice Rolex Daytona 🔥
@NDB469
@NDB469 Жыл бұрын
How do the solovair’s fit? True to size? Or do you need to buy a half size down?
@GoodDredd
@GoodDredd Жыл бұрын
Oh man I got some solovairs and they sent me the correct size but on the inside they were gigantic. It was weird. Easy to send them back though. Haven’t tried to buy again
@takashimizutani1808
@takashimizutani1808 Жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for these aesthetic gothish shoes that are good quality and also wide toe box
@gusgamble
@gusgamble Жыл бұрын
I wish solovair made nonslip work boots
@humphrey6630
@humphrey6630 3 ай бұрын
What watch are you wearing?
@grocerylist
@grocerylist 6 ай бұрын
Did i miss the part where you said you'd let us know which Solovair to buy, that has full grain leather with no plastic coating?
@yahway666
@yahway666 2 ай бұрын
Greasy and gaucho are both full grain. High shine and rub offs have some plastic
@GabrielsLogic
@GabrielsLogic Ай бұрын
Doc Martin boots are cheaper than the solovins now 😮
@seanmaxwell3319
@seanmaxwell3319 Жыл бұрын
Antony, is that a Daytona? How much is adult cereal company paying you?
@TheIronSnail
@TheIronSnail Жыл бұрын
LOL! It’s a friend of a friends - he let me wear it in the video to see if anyone noticed
@peanutarbuckle2879
@peanutarbuckle2879 Жыл бұрын
​@@TheIronSnail friend of a friend? Is that what we're calling Christian now? P.S. I like your Zenith better.
@thepulp80s
@thepulp80s 11 ай бұрын
Idk, kinda still more sold on Thursday
@marikohayashi3845
@marikohayashi3845 Жыл бұрын
I know the solovairs are better, but i love how beaten up the doc marts look. I just got a pair of Jadens from Doc Marts and I hope i'll wear them in and it'll look like yours one day!
@CokeWithIceAndLemon
@CokeWithIceAndLemon Жыл бұрын
Dear Mr. Kristy kindly do a review on a Viberg boot thank you.
@Supcello
@Supcello Жыл бұрын
can you do a video on fracap boots?
@JJernqvist
@JJernqvist Жыл бұрын
Hey, does anyone know a good alternative to the 1461, besides the Solovair Gibson?
@nathana.2913
@nathana.2913 Жыл бұрын
Anybody have recommendations for a boot that works for the desert? I live in the American southwest and I want something that is breathable but still looks good for the office… I was leaning toward Jim Green but I’m not certain yet
@chrismackay8314
@chrismackay8314 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. Are the Solovair boots' soles thermally welded on, like the Dr. Martens?
@marklane6121
@marklane6121 Жыл бұрын
Yes they are, with the same risk of the weld splitting.
@borjasaz6611
@borjasaz6611 Жыл бұрын
​@@marklane6121agreed,they sent me some pairs badly welt and I had to send them back, first they said that It was normal,but I have seen pictures of how It can evolve with time,so I insisted to send them back
@armoredsponge
@armoredsponge Жыл бұрын
why have I seen 3 solovair ads today with seemly no connection .In the bio it makes no mention of the brand he is promoting
@ZEROGEAR363
@ZEROGEAR363 Жыл бұрын
Solovair boots are 40-60 dollars more.
@jasonwilson-sv1no
@jasonwilson-sv1no Жыл бұрын
I love docs bc of the yellow stitch
@borjasaz6611
@borjasaz6611 Жыл бұрын
I have had many of those "lemons" on solovair,specially on high demand times of the year. They have a good customer service because they have a lot of flaws on the shoes they make.
@rahvavaenlane
@rahvavaenlane Жыл бұрын
what wrist watch is that?
@aradoran
@aradoran Жыл бұрын
Jet fuel melts steel shanks. I’ve never seen a wood shank melt.
@blakedavis2447
@blakedavis2447 Жыл бұрын
I've got some solovairs theyre pretty good boots, i wouldn't work in them and i have so i know what I'm talking about. personally i think the comfort is a bit of an exaggeration. i feel like the comfiest boots ive ever worn are my Thorogoods but thats ok I've got differnt boots for different things. thorogoods for work, red wings for literally anything and when im feeling like a punk i grab my solovairs. they aren't really water proof/resistant but ive worn them to the range when it as pretty much a mud field and they do the job, theyll definitely fend of the rain better than any shoe will
@nathanielperez8325
@nathanielperez8325 Жыл бұрын
I gotta say I'm a big fan of boot content wherever I can get it, but only if it presents new information. In my opinion, while this was a well edited video that was fun and informative to watch, the channel @RoseAnvil covered everything in this video in a more original way, and watching the original videos from the clips you used gives an even better explanation and comparison of these brands. No hate, towards these brands or this channel, and still excited to see what's next.
@Captain_timskiy5695
@Captain_timskiy5695 Жыл бұрын
"these boots where sold as gardening boots to old women" ...first words out my mouth "ummm sexy" 🤣🤣🤣 the internet has officially broken my sense of humor.
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