Thursday Boots “Challenges” The Boot Snob Community

[@MemphisCorollaS]

You’re the first trustworthy reviewer on here that I’ve seen cover these. I’m so intrigued that Thursdays is trying a premium line that isn’t just the Drew’s rogue or logger boot from Mexico rebadged. Good luck on the thunder dome

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@MemphisCorollaS First thanks for calling me trustworthy, I showed that to my wife. Second, yeah it’s an interesting play on their end to kind of develop their own take on the “PNW” boot. I like companies taking a chance

[@MemphisCorollaS]

@@theknowsbros8344 well earned after your reviews on Helm and Truman. Hopefully my comment gives you some ammo the next time you need it. We husbands can always use some 😆 They seem to have taken some very good calculated risks before, so hopefully this does well enough to stick around. I was thinking about their Vanguard made in USA boot in the waxed cacao leather, since it seems to be the cheapest way into a well made boot with a woodsman heal. With the challenger being this much more substantial and being within $50 depending on leather choice, that really changes things. Thanks again Mr Bro who Knows.

[@doublebase6509]

I like the looks of these things and I’m glad Thursday jumped into a different segment. However if you jumped into the patina thunderdome competition, which is awesome, black is a tough leather color to do it in. Black has to be the absolute worst boot to patina/wear, unless they are only dyed on the top side of the hide, which the they may be.. I’m working three separate pairs of boots right now on my channel, all black…Drew’s loggers, Whites Fultons, and Thorogood 1957. Only the Thorogoods show any wear because they’re not dyed all the way through. And I work all 3 boots extremely hard. Nice channel. You’re doing great!

[@pojtoj54]

Finally, someone who has a pair & doing a review. My pair just came in today, color i got was "Whiskey", but after i purchased, no one hasnt done video on these. Shoes feel really nice! & that leather smell man... gosh

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@pojtoj54 yeah they’re strangely comfortable out of the box, kind of the opposite of what I expected. That Whisky leather looks like it’s going to break in nicely

[@alphaa1xgene]

How was the fitting? I ordered a half size smaller but I feel as if I should’ve gotten true size

[@pojtoj54]

@alphaa1xgene I just went a half size down. It fits me perfectly, not too big but not small either & I have slightly wide feet, so my feet fits like a glove. I'd imagine you'll be fine.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@alphaa1xgene I went with my Brannock size (14) and they fit perfectly

[@scottc77]

What about the non fully gusseted tongue that isn’t fully gusseted

[@heman2379]

Yeah man these are awesome, they really stepped their game up as far as quality goes

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@heman2379 it seems that way so far, I expected a much tougher break in period but I am happy that my feet aren’t bleeding so I call it a major win for science

[@dhruvd8953]

Bang on. I consider Thursdays as the seiko of boots that does the same work as the Rolexes do. I’m an electrician by trade, yeah, I can’t wear Thursdays for 10 hours in my job. For that I have to wear my nicks. But for most mere mortals, Thursdays is all you need. Their new releases are great though I find them aesthetically a bit awkward.

[@gnarl12]

Agreed. Thursday makes a reasonably nice boot 🥾 for $200 that are made of LEATHER, not plastic, that is actually easy to resole, lined in leather that arrived at your door 2-5 days after hitting "Buy" with no questions asked returns/ exchanges.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@dhruvd8953 that is the most practical explanation I have seen for boot purchases in quite a while

[@davidsonner6488]

Got a pair of these in stone rambler and I'm seriously impressed.....I'm a welder and work in JKs 300x and I can tell you these boots are absolutely on par

[@scottc77]

That’s comparing the lightest duty boot, 5-6 oz leather, by any of the Spokane boot makers to the Thursday.

[@davidsonner6488]

@scottc77 it is indeed and it's the same price range as well.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@davidsonner6488 how are they holding up after a couple weeks

[@davidsonner6488]

They have broken in nicely and are super comfy. The stone rambler leather looks better the more you wear it and im totally happy with them​@theknowsbros8344

[@joeshmoe9233]

Always great to see you still ticking!

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@joeshmoe9233 thank you, I am also happy to not be dead

[@troutbumandsam5394]

good to hear and see u again, u r one of my fav reviewers//all the best troutbumandsam

[@bladecentered2264]

Awesome to see Thursday doing this, I just got their journeyman and was very impressed.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@bladecentered2264 how do those fit? I was interested in the cacao make up but I’m not great with Chelsea’s on my fat feet

[@cjanquart]

I have three pairs of Thursdays (they were my first forray into the boot world): Captain, Stomper and Legend (black, black, tobacco). They're a fine first start and I do like this new Black Label line, especially those Journeyman (in Stone Rambler and Cacao) as they have that square toe look like R.M. Williams but without the cost and shipping from Australia. Not a huge fan of a logger style heel but do like a chunky lug sole.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@cjanquart I’m not a logger heel guy either, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the overall comfort of these, plus I am now pretending to be taller

[@doombot4357]

I’ve been looking at the stompers and hero’s- same last but besides height do you know if there are any other differences? Someone said hero’s are chunkier or more like a combat boot but I can’t tell why. I like roomier toe box and don’t like their captain/president style with a narrower toe box. How are the stompers?

[@JayAllenDavis]

I have Thursday Boots: Captain Boot Arizona Adobe, Captain Boot Tobacco with Lug Soles and the Square Toe Western Boots called Desperado and love all three.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@JayAllenDavis I really think for MOST occupations and activities they are all most people need

[@billystpaul8907]

I got my Challenger in the CF Stead Rambler leather a few weeks back. I have been wearing them around the house till they get broken in. I am pleased with the build and quality. They are made in Mexico. Still, it looks a Nicks or Whites. But, Thursday customer service is some what slipping. I only got one pair of laces with them. Reached out to them. They wanted pictures of everything including invoice. I thought that was a little bit much. Bought some other laces. I think they are turning into a bigger company, so things might be what it used to be. So far, the brake in is going well, not like my Red Wings where. Can't wait to see when the leather looks like after use...

[@stevecrawford7814]

Interesting sounding boots. I look forward to the patina.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@stevecrawford7814 thanks, me too, I have never really tried to beat up my boots, it usually happens through clumsiness or a general lack of attention, now I am looking for shit to walk into

[@stevecrawford7814]

@@theknowsbros8344 Ha Im messing my new good stuff all the time.

[@mswnetman]

Great review. Love the videos. Keep up the good work.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@mswnetman thank you very much, I will do my best

[@rudyhurtado8765]

GOOD LUCK in the competition, they should look great at the end.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@rudyhurtado8765 thanks, if I win I’ll split the prize with you

[@SouthJerseyFirearms]

I got mine in the mail a few days ago. Comfortable but deff going to be a break in period. I still can’t believe a boot like this only costs 289

[@alphaa1xgene]

@@SouthJerseyFirearms $349

[@alphaa1xgene]

349 for rambler, whiskey, toscanello tea core, $369 for the other toscanello, 500+ for the shinki, those are the black label challengers, the evergreen are 289. Those are Thursday boots leather from leFarc, same build just different leather and less laces

[@bobjohnson6321]

i just got my black label chelseas in shinki shell and overall the boot is fantastic at an unbeatable price. comfort is exceeding expectation and the leather is beautiful to look at. over 1000 bucks anywhere else except maybe indonesia. only prolem is the pull loops get in the way if your cuffing and one sheared off instantly so i cut them all off.

[@Bayou987]

The deadbeat dad of the boot community returns 😂 good to see you again

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@Bayou987 My kids call me the deadbeat dad of the father community, so I appreciate the nickname, it hits close to home.

[@Bayou987]

@@theknowsbros8344 😆🤣 Legend. consistent inconsistency is key to making us all feel loved enough to be excited when you do finally show up.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

@@Bayou987lmaooo you guys are wild ! Hahaha 🤣 love 💕

[@alphaa1xgene]

I ordered the same ones, waiting on them

[@crucify40]

Did you say you're a size 14?? You must be a big dude! You know what they say about guys with big feet... they need big ol logger boots 👢

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

Love everything about these boots EXCEPT that ugly logger heel/outsole ! They should’ve just also put a full leather outsole to match all of that leather in the mid/upper of the boot ! 👍

[@johnhanson3804]

What boots are the appropriate boots for the sideline when for coaching high school football ? Does it matter if I am doing that in New York or Oklahoma?

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@johnhanson3804 very good question, as a defensive coordinator I would wear some Purple Solovairs, team colors and all, but now as a head coach I find myself wearing something much more dignified like a pair of Grant Stone Brass Boots, plus they make me taller which I feel makes my points more valid. Hope this helps.

[@Dukeofmamucas]

I own 2 pairs of Wesco’s and 1 pair of franks , but those look kinda cool, almost like a cap toe Nicks Urban logger

[@scottc77]

@@Dukeofmamucas Two pairs of Frank’s here but want to add a pair of Wesco. I cruise eBay all the time to find the right pair.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Their "logger" is just a taller version of their Hero, which does not have the same tall heel as the one you're holding. They do not match the quality or style of the true PNW boots in terms of leather thickness and other options, but they're half the price and you might get them a month or two sooner, etc.

[@Highland_Paddy]

the sizing and the way the arch support feels is not the same, either. they definitely have more arch support than the Captain or Hero or "Logger", but overall the price is more realistic than the "Logger" and Vanguard. They should have renamed the "Logger" something else and then called THIS the new Logger instead of calling attention to all the reasons why they are still NOT those other boots.

[@Highland_Paddy]

I don't know who got the email before I did that they bought up three other leather styles already, so I don't know if I'm getting the one pair in the color I want or if I'm stuck with the Grand Canyon one, but overall I think it's OK for a boot that I don't have to baby if I use them thru the winter.

[@Highland_Paddy]

They're more like half-tracks than tanks maybe. Frank's would likely be way more tanks and I have those White's Rose Anvil Drifter ones that crush my toes a bit...

[@Highland_Paddy]

Who needs a pull tab on a 6" boot? I guess just because the gusset? Eyelet a nice touch above speed hooks, but too small for proper Logger Knot.

[@Highland_Paddy]

They're pretty wide if ye go UP half a size. Maybe a smidge TOO MUCH for how PNW are supposed to fit to break in comparatively. And then the cushioned heel vs. the flat, hard toe insole area is odd. Hope they're not doing more damage than good, defeating the point of the arch.

[@A55-s9d]

Thursday Boots are sold directly to the consumer, with an online marketing campaign. Social media influencers are paid to shill. Thursday has developed a very loyal market base. "Boot Snobs" will scoff at anything which is not overbuilt in specifications, or extremely expensive. Thursday is not a bad boot. It's about as good as Polo Ralph Lauren, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Hugo Boss, Carlos Santana....... typical department store brands. What Thursday is not, is a boot for construction job sites, logging, industrial use, motorcycle riding, ranching, et cetera. A very good shoe for someone who sits behind a desk. The perfect shoe for sitting in a pew for worship. Thursday has it's place. $200 boots are what you wear with Steve Harvey suits.

[@tylerkiziah6430]

I don't think that's true. Thursday's lasts are VERY casual, and really do not look very good in anything but the most casual settings. For men that are looking for a casual boot that will last a very long time I think Thursday's are among the best. As far as logging, industrial work, and motorcycle riding goes, there are boot companies that specialize in making booting for each of these purposes. It doesn't make sense to compare a casual boot to a purpose built boot. It is also worth nothing that purpose built boots tend to look ridiculous when worn doing anything other than the activity that they were built for.

[@馬伕]

That foam and cardboard is high quality and will last a very.long time😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@sheckydiamond7533]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tylerkiziah6430]

@@馬伕 When compared to other casual shoes, I imagine the Thursday boots will last many order of magnitude longer. I've had a pair of Alden Indy Boots that are not particularly well made going strong for over 15 years. They might not be the highest quality, but I really like the dressier last and when used for their intended purpose they do not fall apart. I own higher quality dress and work boots, and purpose built motorcycle and mountaineering boots, but my favorite boot after years of use is the Alden Indy and for that reason it was well worth the price that I paid for it. I see Thursday the same way. If someone likes the aesthetic, and understands that nature of the boot, they will likely get a lot of value out of them.

[@SouthJerseyFirearms]

Thursdays are built much better than those crap brands 😂 plus other manufacturers that are well regarded don’t use leather insoles.

[@chinatownboy7482]

The $200 Thursday Boot is built with a cardboard and foam insole, no midsole, welted to an outsole which is a lesser quality replicate of a better product. They are not any better or worse than a shoe you can find at Kohl's or Wal*Mart. They are comparable to Skechers, Rockport, or an Amazon shoe. It is not the lowest cost boot with a Goodyear welt. Thorogood, Bates, Rocky, Florsheim, Stacy Adams, Carolina, Wolverine, Georgia, and even Sears DieHard shoes sell for under $200 and come with a Goodyear welt. They are not at the same level of quality as higher priced "heritage" style boots. I could buy a comparable quality boot for $100 - $150 from Macy's and other stores at the mall.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@chinatownboy7482 I would disagree with the overall build quality of the traditional Thursday boots, again I don’t think that they are designed for anything other than being a fashion boot (I certainly wouldn’t want to wear a pair of Captains on a job site unless I was just passing through it) but for the most part, since I have at some point owned most of the boots you mentioned, their is a clear delineation in quality and longevity outside of the Thorogood Moc Toes which I owned for a solid 3 years of fairly aggressive manual labor and really held up. I think it’s more of a backlash to Thursdays success and their constant marketing attack on my KZbin viewing pleasure. I appreciate the comment

[@chinatownboy7482]

@@theknowsbros8344 Your impression is that the foam and cardboard footbed, with no midsole, attached to a facsimile sole is good? I don't hate Thursday. But I am not spending $200 on Thursday. I think that a similar quality shoe can be found for $100 to $150 at department stores, at the mall, and online. Johnston & Murphy, Florsheim, Stacy Adams, et cetera, offer Goodyear welted shoes. Florsheim Foundry have a Goodyear welt, and Horween Chromexcel leather.

[@filthyvibes4768]

your snobbery is sickening

[@gnarl12]

​@@theknowsbros8344agreed

[@dalebasista63]

I’ve never met a boot snob… jk

[@gnarl12]

Oh they're all over KZbin

[@wheelsupbardown]

Boot snobs are trashing on Thursday because they're a fast fashion boot manufacturer with a MASSIVE marketing machine misrepresenting their products.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@wheelsupbardown I don’t think they misrepresent their basic line (president, captains, the Chelsea’s etc) I haven’t seen them trying to pass their boots off as anything other than a cost effective entry into the GYW boot world. They do spend a ton on advertising though I will give you that.

[@gnarl12]

​@@theknowsbros8344 Yep

[@sheckydiamond7533]

Not everyone has $500 to spend on boots. Those people are not boot snobs. They are just snobs. But a shoe buit on cardboard is not worth $200 either.

[@scottc77]

@@sheckydiamond7533 I understand your drift, my work boots did cost more than I wanted to spend but in four 1/2 years I’ve had one resole period. During that same time I would have spent &400 on throwaway Ariats and in 6 months time would have dropped another $200 on another pair so I paid the same price and didn’t add much to the local landfill either not to mention comfort for my feet and back. During my time in machine/fabrication shops I’ve thrown away over $4500 in disposable footware for my job and I’m not needing a resole for a long time.

[@gnarl12]

You'd be surprised at how tough Texon can be

[@sheckydiamond7533]

@@gnarl12 Texon and Bontex are used in more shoes than leather. The synthetic lasting boards are tough. Leather is still better.

[@peteganze6416]

I'm so sick of heraring about Thrusday boots - their marketing is out of control. Every nascent boot youtuber can afford 200 and they do a review and they think there experts. It's like if they were reviewing breakfast cerials and all did a video on how great Cherios are. It's like the entry level and there are millions of entries. Please delete this.

[@theknowsbros8344]

@@peteganze6416 Hyundai makes Genesis, Toyota make Lexus, Nissan =Infiniti, Honda=Acura. the reason I did this video is because this iteration of Thursday Boots is designed to be on par with or better than the PNW bookmakers. If you look at construction and materials you won’t find a compelling difference between the Thursday “Black Label” line and the traditional stitchdown bookmakers, (well, except the price), it’s only fair to see how they stack up over the next 6 months.

[@aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak]

dont watch it. spend your $800 on a pair of Nicks to convince yourself you got a "good value"... many people don't need that and are spending less than half on a boot that is 90% of your "holier than thou" PNW boot and saving the rest of the money for actual meaningful things in life, instead of wasting their energy making asinine comments on youtube videos asking the makers to delete them because the fact that this boot exists hurt your feelings and don't justify your expensive purchase the way you would like.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

Jeez, Pete. They’re boots.

[@filthyvibes4768]

shut up pete

[@gnarl12]

No you 😊