Thorogood 1957 Series Moc Toe Boot Review [Cut in Half + Waterproof Testing]

I purchased the Thorogood 1957 Series Waterproof Moc Toe Boots so that I could test the waterproof effectiveness and comfort of these boots by using them myself and then cutting them in half to compare the internal parts to similarly priced boots. Additionally, I purchased a heavily used pair of Thorogood 1957 Boots so I could also cut them in half to review how the boot parts wore down over time.
My conclusion is this: Thorogood 1957 Boots are the best boots available in the Waterproof Moc Toe vertical. The leather separates this boot from its competitors. The leather is thicker than most leathers, but because it is tumbled and heavily infused with oils, it feels soft out of the box and easy to break in. When I tested 11 different waterproof moc toe boots, this leather was also the most water-repellent.
The comfort is also very good. The insole has gel-like padding that absorbs shock under my heel and toe pad, and this boot uses a cork filler above the midsole which is much better at providing long-term comfort than the cheap foam some boots use.
There are two drawbacks to consider. First, these boots use a synthetic welt and not a leather welt. Although this is a minor issue, synthetic welts break down quicker than leather welts, and can therefore cost extra to repair. Secondly, the price point might not make sense for every budget, especially when you consider the fact that waterproof boots don’t usually last as long as regular boots since the membrane liners eventually wear out.
See full review here: workwearcommand.com/thorogood...

[@doublebase6509]

I can’t believe this video only has 330 views after two weeks! This is one of the more thorough videos I’ve ever seen on a work boot. Nice job!!

[@workwearcommand]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rob0t11]

Thanks for the awesome review. Tons of great information here

[@workwearcommand]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephlittle4119]

Thank you for a great video and information great info 🙏

[@holdentrout7193]

This was an extremely informative video. Thank you for sacrificing your boots for our benefit! 🙏 I noticed these don’t have the poron layer that the regular thorogoods have…do you think that really matters? Are you familiar with the build quality you the tobacco or other similar non-waterproof throrogood moc toes? How does it stack up to this 1957 model? Are the leathers less premium? It seems like with the decorative triple stitch along the side the classic would be more likely to get your feet wet even just walking through snow..would you recommend the waterproof form someone that lives in a snowy region or will the classic preform well too? Thanks!!

[@allotherstaken3]

i have a pair they hurt my pinky toe only on the left side so much so i only wore them a few times trying to wear them without the insole to see if i can stretch them out or something.i will never buy another pair of this brand.

[@JJ-lu6mg]

The only way I would resole a boot of that level, the upper would have to be in great condition. Then I would use it as a backup boot.

[@doublebase6509]

Yeah I tend to agree. After nine months or so I have destroyed my boots. I’ve broken it down pretty bad...the leather is usually saturated with all sorts of stuff (sweat, metal, slot, oils, chemicals). The footbed has over a 1,000 miles of working/walking. I wouldn’t want it to be more primary everyday boot. Maybe a rotational two day a week boot, but even that’s a stretch. But that’s just me, I’m hard on boots.

[@Bearjew2995]

For the price of resoling and new cork, it's better off just to buy a new boot at that point.