Thursday CAPTAIN vs STORM KING | What's the Difference? | BootSpy

In this video, I'm breaking down the differences between the standard Thursday Boots Captain and the Thursday Captain Storm King.
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Both versions of the Thursday Boots Captain you see in this video are made with Thursday's own Rugged & Resilient leather. The standard Captain is in Arizona Adobe, and the Storm King is in Tobacco leather.
The regular Captain and Storm King are built on the same last, feature the same 360-degree Goodyear welt, and there are similar leather options between the two. Besides the higher profile you get with the Storm King, it’s not necessarily more water resistant to the regular Captain.
But there are a few subtle differences you'll want to know about before choosing which one is best for you.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Thursday Captain vs Storm King Overview
1:04 Outsole Differences
2:30 Leather Options
3:24 Sizing Comparison
4:05 Hardware Details
5:30 Which Should You Choose?
#ThursdayBoots #ThursdayCaptain #StormKing
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[@laurieyoung7671]

Your reviews are so detailed....love!

[@monkeyfoot5377]

Macklemore does boot reviews?

[@jinkang7164]

Best comment.

[@johnguenther8377]

💀

[@James45545]

💀💀💀💀

[@monkeyfoot5377]

@@James45545my nigga got them at the thrift shop poppin tags hahahah

[@theannouncer5538]

@@monkeyfoot5377only got $30 in his pocket

[@emanuelangel3414]

Love the review..👏👏👏 I just ordered the stormking in Tabacco Can't wait..!

[@rockerdudsch]

Thanks. Exactly the video I was looking for!

[@fishboots7902]

Great video! Love how much information is here

[@scottpattinson8134]

Love your channel. Thursday rugged leather is one of my favorite leathers.

[@jmotiff]

I first got a storm king version, and it just felt and looked clunky on my foot. Returned for a R&R Captain in the matte black, and it looks and feels so much sleeker.

[@sungcha3563]

Best boot channel ever!!!

[@sapclan2896]

Thank you for doing a thorough review on the soles. Was kinda on the fence getting regular soles vs stormking soles.

[@hantswalker]

Placed my order for the Storm King yesterday. I'm a wide size so tobacco was the only option but it's a great colour.

[@rexplorer.official]

Uploaded just 21 hours ago?! Perfect because I just found out about thursday boots.

[@MichaelRockfez]

I always find your channel informative, but I really would have appreciated some insight into how they perform on ice and snow. I was never able to find many people who have actually tested that.

[@heathspears8881]

Work well in the snow ❄️ and ice…. And are warm here in Iowa colds weather… wore them last winter daily … super warm with a Marino wool sock in minus degree cold weather!!!

[@not-a-raccoon]

As a Minnesotan I second this

[@christiancarreon412]

@@not-a-raccoon I also live an Minnesota and I've been wanting some boots, are they warm enough ir are some type if socks recommended

[@juliaf_]

@@christiancarreon412 as a Canadian, vans are sufficient if you're careful. They've got no ice traction once the waffle fills up with snow, but you don't need it if you're just careful. Wet floors are worse than ice any day imo

[@christiancarreon412]

@@juliaf_ oh yes vans are amazing. The soles are kinda high so they're good. I just need something that won't get wet

[@kingspartacus2407]

I have both. I have the black matte captain in the standard and they’re comfortable but they do tire my feet more. In the storm king sole I have the captain whiskey color that is chrome leather and those are more comfortable. I use them for work. I just recently got the black matte Chelsea with the storm king and I wear them every day now. Super comfortable

[@92JoseR]

I usually wear my storm kings everywhere I go. But if you plan on walking a lot, at least a couple miles exploring a city for example, they aren't the boots to do it in. Wear comfy sneakers.

[@steveb2618]

You mentioned that one is the rugged and resilient, and one is stormking. And you’re right there aren’t many differences, but it is worth noting that the classic captains use the encore last, and these two use the kingmaker. They don’t fit the same. They are both fine, but I prefer the encore for sure.

[@gmblunder8195]

I got the Captains after watching your reviews and RoseAnvil's! What's that great jacket though?

[@dustinhamlin2333]

I just can't decide between the black matte and the gray matte. At first I had my heart set on the explorer but ik how picky I am, so I'm not sure I'm gonna enjoy my shoe being that far up leg.

[@cedriclardeux3052]

Very nice boots and interesting video. I prefer the design of normal sole but in an other review you do, the shoe seems to be very flexible. Due to hallux rigidus , less the shoe is flexible better is it. I believe that Stormking should be more rigid... Do you confirm that asumption or even with Stormking it's very flexible ? Best and thanks for the review !

[@timvibes]

I have both. I weighed them both and surprisingly the normal sole was heavier by a little. Stormking is definitely better suited for winter.

[@mogroot5790]

What do you mean better for winter (stormking)?

[@smokesandalloy9487]

Are the tongues gusseted?

[@tracer073]

@@smokesandalloy9487 no that’s the design flaw of these boots

[@JLStreetDoc]

@@mogroot5790 yes

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Awesome. Your videos have been recommending mine. I do reviews on some shoes and boots. Wish I had mor money to do mor reviews.

[@sankettonde8351]

hey nice video; i need your advice. the sole on my new captain boot is not flat and it wobbles front to back. just the left boot; the right one sits flat. will the left one flatten out with wear or should i return it?

[@jobro524]

I agree

[@lgroves336]

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[@arjenhuijtker7825]

What shirt are you wearing??? Looking great

[@DMorgan77]

Thanks for doing this review. I've been considering a Storm King Captain (either Dark Olive or the Grey Matte). I have the Black Matte Captain and the Midnight Suede Captain already.

[@DMorgan77]

@@cincyreds62 yes mine came early December. I really like the color, they're unique (dark olive Storm King Captain). Enjoy yours.

[@JLStreetDoc]

I like the dark olive.

[@davidcheng88]

Big fan! Started buying boots because of your videos. Got to ask, what Etat Libre d'Orange is up on your shelf?

[@BootSpy]

Wow, so glad these videos are helpful! I have fat electrician and one with a long French name that I can’t remember. Fat electrician makes me smell a bit too much like my grandma but the long French one is solid

[@watchmanexpert]

@@BootSpy how is the weight between the two boots ??

[@helvey]

Is the tobacco color always so dark? It doesn't look as dark on their website and I was thinking about getting that color.

[@FlynnMcTaggart]

Is there a substantial weight difference between the two?

[@Acemans]

i would love one of the stormkings in president suede

[@BootSpy]

Those would be dope!

[@92JoseR]

What pants are those at 0:18? Thanks.

[@kungenftww]

Are these good for wide fragile feet ? ... I find it very hard to find boots that dnt f my feet up

[@ryan59979]

What shirt is that your wearing??

[@watchmanexpert]

I have both and prefer the stormking , is lighter and heel is not that hard

[@brad6105]

Are the soles non-marking? Do they smell bad? Do they rub off on your hands when you put them on?

[@Thursdayboots]

🔥🔥🔥

[@derekthebarbaric]

I noticed the Stormking sole is only glued on, not stitched. Is this a concern for longevity or for resoling?

[@rogeliopitti7120]

Same question...

[@adirondackjack]

I like the tread on the storm king but I like the lighter color option of the captain. I hike a lot and was wondering if the sole on the captain has enough grip or is it slippery in wet conditions ?

[@xavyps8277]

in wintery conditions or even in autumn with wet leaves on the tarmac, the standard sole and especially the heel is slippery. this is why I’m thinking about the storm king line.

[@xavyps8277]

in wintery conditions or even in autumn with wet leaves on the tarmac, the standard sole and especially the heel is slippery. this is why I’m thinking about the storm king line.

[@lilchazza25]

Are they waterproof then?

[@coachsea968]

🔥🔥

[@somerandomperson8282]

Hi BootSpy. Can you please tell us if your videos are sponsored or incentivized in any way by Thursday?

[@BootSpy]

I'm an affiliate with Thursday and have that disclosed at the bottom of the video notes, so for anyone that clicks the link I provide and buys, I earn a small commission from Thursday. I'm not paid directly by Thursday to do any of these reviews, nor do they get to look at or make suggestions on any of the content I put out regarding their brand. Just to be as transparent as possible, I'm an affiliate with just about every boot brand you'll see on this channel---even the ones I dislike and give negative reviews. Being an affiliate for various brands doesn't change my opinion on any brand, and I believe that honesty and earning your trust is more important than any sales for any brand. But having the affiliate relationship does allow me to earn enough to buy more boots from different brands and create honest review videos for you! I hope this answers your question and makes sense!

[@somerandomperson8282]

@@BootSpy Ok thanks for the response. I just wanted to get clarity as I see on a couple of forums people saying "you can't trust boot reviewers to give objective opinions as they are all paid shills" but I watch Bootspy and Stridewise and find them very detailed and objective overviews and would be disappointed if your views did not reflect your genuine and unbiased opinions. To me I get the impression that you guys really just like the overall value and performance of Thursday boots.

[@levone8958]

@@somerandomperson8282 people in this niche can be very pedantic for no reason. Don’t take it too seriously.

[@matthewreddick9334]

There’s no storm welt?

[@3rddecibel569]

Where’d you get the jacket you’re wearing?

[@jesusarce7226]

It’s by Taylor Stitch “The Shop Shirt in Tobacco Boss Duck”

[@RockyStatue]

Same price too

[@terencecaronan1458]

What sole can you recommend when working in construction?

[@BootSpy]

Between these two, I would choose stormking. But in general I like a wedge sole for working. You may want to check out the Thursday diplomat, which has a great vibrant wedge sole

[@MHZookario]

Does the storm king have the welt channel?

[@rogeliopitti7120]

I think is only glued...

[@bordoncolombia9497]

Hey hey hey

[@jasonbelty1389]

Price difference? Guess I'll look it up myself lol

[@Originalcopy20]

How is it that ThursdayBoots and their shoes get very bad reviews on the web?

[@Alan-rw3ez]

There website has a 4.9 rating overal out of 5. With 27,000 reviews.

[@dm9078]

Going to order a pair right after cyber Tuesday or whatever stupid name they have for it!

[@BootSpy]

They're giving away cobblers choice or their deal this year if you want that extra freebie

[@ashtonhaag1755]

Has anyone ever ridden motorcycle in them ?

[@matthewsinclair507]

I do every day. The regular captains and the stormking version both work fine, however, I would stay away from the Logger Boot version, the heel is a little too long and gets caught up while shifting.

[@AC-vt4uk]

Unrelated: Are you aware of Red Wing having a sale this week?

[@SinjiKazama]

Can you be more specific, I'm interested in the sale haha

[@snackyxchan]

That's nice but redwings don't have the same style of Thursdays, they look like clown shoes and super wide, Thursdays just look sleek, skinny, ofc my opinion but

[@StolenAlias]

The sole

[@DownHillgamer]

I have the REAL diplomats the original ones before they got the weird ugg boot style soles and I'd like to get a pair of the storm kings cause the studded bottoms are a bit sketchy in wet icy climates