Thursday Captain Boot Showdown | Which Last is Best? Kingmaker vs Encore

[@StrayReviews]

Which Captain do you like best?

[@Alb3rť-4]

How do you size?half?or full?

[@StrayReviews]

@@Alb3rť-4 I took an even 10.

[@Alb3rť-4]

@@StrayReviews appreciate it my brother. I’m buying my pair now. Nice review btw

[@StrayReviews]

@@Alb3rť-4 You bet! Thanks Jeff!

[@BraeburnTV]

watch this channel at 1.25x speed. you're welcome

[@StrayReviews]

🤣 I know, I talk slow.

[@liljuanito123]

Nah I do .5x

[@ThaGreatestAlexander]

this was a great comment! made the vid much more enjoyable

[@mikeb8138]

@@liljuanito123 what's crazy is that if you go back to 1x after 1.5x, 1x sounds slow-mo

[@liljuanito123]

Dang! KZbin took away .5x, now it's .25x

[@Theheritagetribute]

I agree with you!! I am waiting for more leathers on the new last. A little more room is always appreciated ☺️

[@StrayReviews]

100%!

[@nearly-blindbrian8372]

I have two pairs of Thursday boots, my Captin Storm King in tobacco which are my go-to when I visit my daughter in Minnesota during winter and my scouts in bison are my go to for when I have to look nice. I have pretty square feet so I'm looking forward to trying the new last. I think a pair of diplomats are in my future

[@StrayReviews]

I really like my Diplomats. I would even consider getting another pair.

[@supersaiyan-u7w]

I just got a pair of coyote tan waxed roughout captains to go along with my black stompers.

[@StrayReviews]

Excellent leather choice!

[@ralphstebenne1873]

I own a President/Mocha, Captain/ Black Matte, and just got the Captain Stormking/whiskey (from Warehouse sale). They are all very nice. Will be getting more... Think I like the President the most at this time.

[@StrayReviews]

My most-worn Thursdays is a pair of Presidents. Wore them all the time until my son took them over. 😆

[@sencerr226]

Cant go wrong with Thursdays! Thanks for the look !

[@StrayReviews]

For sure!

[@richyclubsport5155]

Just bought a pair of Dusty Tan Suede from eBay UK, someone ordered from America and didn't fit, I'm in England, not widely available here , they just arrived this morning, just tried on, feel nice, I'll wear them out walking my dog today to break in, impressed with what I've seen so far, feel nice and look to be nicely made.

[@StrayReviews]

Excellent! I’ve really enjoyed my pair. Surprisingly comfortable.

[@richyclubsport5155]

@@StrayReviews update took dog for 7-8 miles walk wearing them, put a spare pair of boots in a bag just in case they pinched, got to say as comfortable as anything I've ever purchased

[@StrayReviews]

@@richyclubsport5155 Excellent! A 7-mile walk should reveal any issues for sure.

[@tony_r_pierce]

Nice video, as always. Interesting to hear how the two lasts fit a bit different in regard to sizing.

[@StrayReviews]

Thanks Tony!

[@Werewolf0216]

I like seeing the Dusty suede Captain in a review. I've only gotten their Majors which I like very much, but wanting to try a Captain and was considering the Dusty suede.

[@StrayReviews]

They’re a pretty versatile color. 👌

[@Werewolf0216]

@@StrayReviews I went ahead and ordered them ✌

[@StrayReviews]

@@Werewolf0216 I hope you like them! I had mine on yesterday.

[@crucify40]

I just ordered the R&R Captain with the new last. These will be my first boots from Thursday. Hope I like them and they fit well.

[@StrayReviews]

I really like mine. The only caveat is that I had to get them in my usual size instead of going down a half size like the website says.

[@AllThingsFascinate]

​@@StrayReviews In addition to the different lasts, I've heard that, while the Kingmaker last is wider, the overall fit is tighter/more snug. Do you find the fit to be more relaxed with the classics? Do you find them to be less supportive after being broken in, more comfortable?

[@StrayReviews]

@@AllThingsFascinate It's strange. I find the Kingmaker to be a better fit than the classic when taking my actual Brannock size. The classic fits better a half size down.

[@OfDeath]

I have 3 types of captains, one pair of the presidents and a pair of the logger boots. Love all 5 pairs from Thursday! Their women's boots need to be made better though. A friend of mine had to replace two pairs of the women's because the side zipper was non-functional and on the replacement pair, they used poor quality foam material as the outsole, and it cracked all the way across the bottom. So, she ended up asking for a pair of the men's captains in her size and has been very happy with those.

[@StrayReviews]

3 Captains! It really is hard to pick just 1. So many great options.

[@BigBobbyBoLo]

interesting vid idea! honestly I havent gotten any Thursdays due to the width. I am looking forward to trying a wider version

[@StrayReviews]

Thanks Bo! The Arizona Adobe also come in EE.

[@TheGunDude]

I love the Arizona adobe when they’re new. I have a problem where I brush my boots every day and make them look good but I think doing that so often gets the oils out faster and drys them out. They don’t look as good now. I probably need to condition them soon.

[@StrayReviews]

Thanks for that info. I won’t be brushing mine down much now.

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

What were you brushing it with ? I think theres a certain kind thats not bristled that better for daily maintenance of the look but not as aggressive.

[@Bert-r5r]

You should just wipe em with a clean soft shirt. Save the brush for harder things to get off the boot. I wipe them down everyday with a shirt and haven't noticed anything bad from that. And I live in 100+ degree weather in the desert and they're still looking good

[@kitcraft9516]

Kingmaker as it is the only last that I have tried with Thursday that actually fits my foot shape (in wide). I'm considering getting my resoled with a Vibram 2021.

[@StrayReviews]

Kingmaker is definitely my favorite fit.

[@longwalksguidemenerdwalk8866]

Finally someone cover this.

[@StrayReviews]

👍👍

[@Mr_Ja3]

I love you content, it's very informative! I just received my Diplomats I went true to size(sneaker size) @ 9.5, I'm finding them tight, with pain around my metatarsal. My Diplomats are in Arizona Adobe, I sort of wanted to go with another color but I feel like going with the Kingmaker last is the best fit for me. I really want a pair of Captains, what size do you think I should go for?

[@StrayReviews]

Thanks! I got my best fit taking the Captains in my normal Brannock size. For the ones with Rugged and Resilient leather, the fit was perfect. For the others, it was a big fit, so I put a footbed in them.

[@HansooKang-k6s]

Are you saying in 2024 Captains come on different Last depending on the leather line?

[@StrayReviews]

That’s correct. 👍

[@altonza]

Nice review as usual! May I ask which style, make and model of both pair of jeans you are wearing to get the fit over your boots? The only luck I have w/o going bootcut are Kenneth Cole (slim or athletic). Thanks and good health 👍🏾

[@StrayReviews]

Thank you! Both of those jeans are just regular ol’ Levis 511. They fit slim but not skinny, just the way I like them.

[@altonza]

@@StrayReviews thank you 👍🏾

[@kso808]

I definitely like the rugged and resilient look more.

[@StrayReviews]

It’s a great look!

[@ThaGreatestAlexander]

how can I tell which last they are?

[@StrayReviews]

There are release notes on the Thursday product page.

[@ThaGreatestAlexander]

@@StrayReviews I got my captains used, they are the Matte Black

[@StrayReviews]

@@ThaGreatestAlexander Nice! If they were made in the last year, they're probably Storm King then.

[@Cloudbee-i8v]

What last are the Diplomats on now?

[@StrayReviews]

It's called the Equilibrium last.

[@Cloudbee-i8v]

@@StrayReviews do you know how that last compares to the older captain last? I have a 10 wide in those and they are a little big. my 9.5 Chelsea cavalier fit better length wise but the width is a little snug. I was thinking about just getting a 9.5 in the diplomats , any advice? Thanks

[@StrayReviews]

@@Cloudbee-i8v I picked up the Diplomat in my normal Brannock size instead of going down a half size like the website says. I'm really happy with the fit.

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

You should do captain vs vanguard thursday

[@StrayReviews]

I don’t own a pair of Vanguards yet, but they’re on the list. 👍

[@robertgallagher2226]

arizona adobe for the win

[@StrayReviews]

Great choice!

[@roguedobie]

My daily drivers are my diplomats, currently getting resoled

[@StrayReviews]

Very nice! Can’t go wrong with Diplomats.

[@NonLegitNation2]

I VERY nearly purchased a pair of Captains this morning, but I decided to go with a pair of JIM GREEN Numzaan boots instead. You get pretty much twice the amount of leather and duribility for only $50 more. Yes they aren't as sleek looking as the Captain but they are built to PNW boot standards and should last alot longer then Captains. They arrive tomorrow. i wasn't sure about sizing so I went a half size smaller then my standard sneaker size, so wish me luck because i don't want to have to send them back and have to wait a week to get the correct size lol.

[@StrayReviews]

Jim Greens are great boots, and those Numzaans look cool!

[@nickscheidt9986]

Jesus loves you

[@tech4life365]

Amen brother 🙏 🙌