WHAT'S THE DEAL with Justin Boots Made in China!? | Extended Test Review

[@dapperbrapper]

great content. i stopped using ariat for the same reason. made in china. that is not to say i only like made in the usa, as i love el dorado boots from mexico.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks Paul!

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

One of the reasons why I don't really like Ariat, if I ever get an Ariat it'll be Mexican made.

[@gagecollins9711]

Usa makes trash boots as well. Most times depends on what you are willing to spend

[@DONOP06]

Had no idea some Ariat boots were made in China, thanks for letting me know because I would’ve just bought some without checking

[@pistolpaulie4871]

I got those exactly same boots and have been wearing the for the last 5 years. There good beater boots and hold up well. I got no complains.

[@nicweaver7747]

I have an old pair of my dads Justin’s that are probably 20 years old and are great traditional made boots with leather soles in and out , wood pegs, and just an overall great boot but when it came time to get myself a pair I looked at Justin and was disappointed bc it was nowhere near the level of my dads boots ; so I ended up getting a pair of Tecovas and I am loving them so far

[@lairdwalsh1321]

Always buy good American made boot you get what you pay for I have 2 pairs of 20 plus year old Justin’s Still as good as the day I bought them Resoled them Good as new Great job on your review as always

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks Laird! That's exactly what I like about those old Justins!

[@WesternWearEnthusiast]

Sad to see Justin not sticking to the traditional way of making boots. Ariat is a brand that intentionally tried to make a sneaker feeling type of boot.

[@JeremiahCraig]

I'd love to see a revival of traditionally made Justins!

[@adamreyling6505]

I have had this boot myself. I wore it as a outside boot wearing it daily. I got about a year out of them. I would call them a beginner boot. I didn't replace them.

[@JeremiahCraig]

A year isn't bad for the price but traditional Justin's can last longer thanks to their goodyear welt. But you're right a nice beginner boot for sure

[@mrmaxcarter2306]

please stop buying Chinese boots people. if you can't afford new north American made boots, buy used. plenty of good used boots out there. speak with your dollars.

[@trentp151]

I made the mistake of buying Chinese Justin boots (100% accident; if I had known, I never would have bought them). The soles came apart after 6 months, and the inner liner just came out today, only 1 year after I bought them. They cost $230, and they were worth $2.30.

[@AkaBull]

💯

[@That86k20apa]

I'm 14 and can't find boots that are cheap, but I still try to buy Mexico made 😅

[@edgardo1781]

There should be a petition to have Justin make their boots traditionally and of great quality. Also, have them bring back famous models like the 2222 etc.

[@grndzro777]

Lol I have those on my feet right now. From the late 90's

[@martinhaub2602]

I have a pair of those - the sole is great: never needed to replace it. The boots are comfortable and have taken a beating. Good boot.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Great! I don't think it'd be worth replacing anyways since there is no goodyear welt. Glad you are liking yours and they are holding up well

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

Great and helpful content. My Capybara's from AB arrive tomorrow. I can't wait to see how they fell.

[@chandlerboulware9530]

I got a pair of these boots and they have held up for 2 years of being my work boots/ hunting boots/everyday boots. I've had to put 3 sets of insoles in them and the tread wore out last year. The soles just started splitting

[@brodyberry6253]

Hell yeah tell em Jeremiah that’s one of the main things I like about you & your channel. that you keep it real & I don’t think I’m gonna ever buy a new pair of boot under $200.

[@camarocarl7130]

Made the mistake of buying these without knowing the POS were made in china. The leather is some fake crap that does not breathe and the soles/heels are 100% rubber. I think they were from Wuhan? Took them back, got some made in Mexico Dan Post. Real leather. good fit and super comfortable. Wish I saw this video before I wasted my time.

[@danziegner]

This boot seems intended as a daily work boot. Pro tip: the designated “Bay Apache” leather has been in the Justin lineup for at least thirty years.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Right! Still this boots will see far less days in total when compared to older Justin models

[@jimcampbell8061]

@@JeremiahCraig How many? If they last a year the cost is less than 30 cents a day.

[@saleemwaheed9956]

Jay Man! Thought you weren’t no Cowboy! You herded them ladies like a tru pro! These boots should be used to keep houses warm this winter! Apache leather does not like water, so should never be used for a work boot. And that shaft! I could go on and on. Great review!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks buddy! haha that was my main job when I worked in dairy barns in high school. Herd the cows into the hoof trimming table. These older cows are easy. It's the heifers that are really tough to control. They'll run you over! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@evelynmueller6523]

Very educational, thanks again Jeremiah!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks Evy!

[@richardbates2367]

My Justin ranch hand is practically the same boots but light brown and the work sole of both boots you will not like in snow but I have not had much trouble at all with the double h gel ice work boots the oak I have.

[@andyabel3072]

also being made in vietnam, i didn't find any US made justin's at boot barn. Got the vietnamese ones, not very comfortable and the tread is coming apart after a whole 2 weeks. Justin's suck and are not worth the money. there was a brand HH that was made in US but they were so unimaginably uncomfortable I couldn't possibly work all day in them. Most comfortable boot I ever put on was a china made ariat I think it was, had electrical resistant and composite toe. So the US brands can't make a good western boot...amazing

[@dapperbrapper]

have you ever tried the steson brand of jeans? i'm going to buy some modern fit bootcuts and was wondering if you have any thoughts on them. tyvm sir.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Haven't tried Stetson jeans yet but seen them and I got them on the list for a video!

[@josemunoz9742]

Could you do something on the lucchese's work boot made in China?

[@JeremiahCraig]

I would love to as soon as I get the chance!

[@johnolson7319]

Like your t-shirt, boots covering the Miles City area. Miles City, Montana home of the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. 😀 Anyway I do have a question, have you heard of Wilson boots? If I remember there made in Livingston, Montana. If so whats your view on the boots?

[@JeremiahCraig]

I've been to Miles City! Hoping to attend that horse sale festival someday. This shirt is from Billings though. It's the Al's Bootery and Repair Shop shirt! I've heard of Wilson but haven't tried any yet. Looking forward to the day!

[@johnolson7319]

@@JeremiahCraig was close, Billings is only a couple hours away from Miles City. Al's bootery is good place decent prices, another good boot store in Billings is Big Horn Boots. Also when you make it to Miles City check out the Miles City Saddlery.

[@BigCountryKracker]

Personally I’ve never had a good pair of Justin’s, they all fit me funky. I prefer Ariats that are made in Mexico, a lot better quality

[@JeremiahCraig]

I like mexican made Ariats better than made in China Justin's too. Thanks for watching!

[@johnnybaber1804]

Steel toe work boots I got square toe lace-up . The soul is way too wide you try to grow up a ladder or something in the one foot is always on top of the extra amount of soul that they put on. If you're going up a ladder you always putting one foot on top of the other White Sox you can't get your foot out under your own foot. P is the right with it's tucked under . Goes to the front and the toes equals to like 2 inches wider than your foot. Wish I would have noticed that . Put mink oil on them getting them ready to wear. That was something that drives me nuts trying not to step on my own toes. 😢

[@glennelbey4454]

Had a pair of Chinese made Justin's somewhat similar to these and even though they fit properly, it wasn't until I started wearing them that it became apparent that they arent finished well on the inside part of the foot. That caused a lot of uncomfortable rubbing and irritation on my feet so I learned my lesson and tossed them. Never again with Chinese made boots.

[@vance3973]

A far as making cheaper boots with removable insoles, Ariat does it best. From the few modern Justins I've tried on they seem worse quality than my Abilenes but are still more expensive and not made in the U.S. I will say that i have tried on their modern made in U.S. boots and those are probably worth the money.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Justin has many Bent Rail boots that are made in US and while I don't like them as much as the older justins I still like them better than these in the video

[@gunnarmeyer2884]

I've had one of these boots for over 6 years. They are still "holding up" cause I glued the heels back on with some gorilla glue once they started to peel.

[@JeremiahCraig]

haha gotta love those home fixes! Glad you're still getting use out of them

[@francismarion6400]

Warren Buffet bought it a few years ago and out sourced it.

[@kylestokes4501]

An awesome side effect of traveling is finding some really great locally made goods. I bought a pair of handmade boots from Guatemala that use Italian Imported Leathers(Italian Family), Sapielli Boots are beautiful!! And affordable. I got 2 13EE’s made during my stay in Square and Traditional Toe. It’s kind of a boot mecca, there are boot makers on that street that source to Wolverine, Ariat, Justin, Georgia, and Red Wing, and the air smells like new boots😂 I got a pair of more work style boots on the Chilean/Argentine Border in a German/Swiss Alpine Style town in the Andes, in a square toe cut, plain brown leather. They are my everyday drivers. I got a pair in Protective Toe and traditional, $180 for both. Those were made to my exact foot while I worked on blue prints. Lastly, and strange enough, while living in Norway, on a trip to the Arctic, a Laplander made me a pair of snow boots while there that survived years of Salt and sub-zero temps, that were taken by customs on the way back to USA😂

[@richie5335]

Need to know where you got that Montana shirt at???

[@JeremiahCraig]

It's from Al's Bootery and repair shop in Billings, MT. They gave one to me when I visited in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJrcdoJ7nbtkmas

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

I had a pair of Ariat boots, and they never felt authentic. I went back to buying American made or Mexican made and the quality/look is just superior.

[@thebackwoodsboysgarage9144]

i got a the same pair at field n stream

[@JeremiahCraig]

Nice I didn't know they sold western boots. Thanks for the heads up!

[@RickGrimes..]

Do they still sell the stampede Apache bay with the rubber sole? I have an extremely old pair and want new ones?

[@danocinci]

I've never had a pair of Justins, but I've worn and loved Nocona boots for the better part of 30 years. I hadn't bought a new pair in quite a while and when I recently looked at what Nocona is currently producing, I was saddened and to be honest, disgusted. I've been able to find nice, very slightly worn boots on Ebay and I've been checking out other boot makers. Nocona won't get another dollar from me.

[@johnnybaber1804]

Love my Tony llamas and Sanders cowboy boots made with bullhide. ❤

[@johnnybaber1804]

From 40 years ago

[@jflint2987]

I bought some Justin’s on eBay and the are beautiful I will actually send you a picture of them on instagram but man are they so uncomfortable. And the insole just feels so cheap too.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Too bad. Do you know what style number they are?

[@jflint2987]

Justin Boots Indian Chief Badland Brown Cowboy Boots

[@Sebastian21azuara]

Excelente reseña amigo mío

[@G1FREAKZ]

Are the ones from Mexico good ,since the Mexicans were the first cowboys

[@jaygray825]

Yes indeed! Made in Mexico Justin's are great boots! I never hesitate to buy "made in Mexico" boots. I have Dan Post, Double H, and Justin from Mexico and they are all A-1 quality!

[@johnladhams5818]

I'm new to wearing cowboy boots here in London UK, and for my first pair, aware of Justin's high reputation, I bought a pair of Justin Ropers, brown, supposedly, but an odd shade of muddy grey, and they fitted me very badly, even after breaking them in. What's more, they seem to be more artificial than leather. My advice from this side of the Pond is not to buy boots made in China, but US-made, or Mexico for a good quality boot. My second pair are Cody James Mad Cat brown medium toe, made in Mexico, which are excellent. Good fit, look great, and wear really well. BTW, you don't seem to review Cody James boots much. Is this because they are exclusive to Shepler's/Boot Barn?

[@richardbates2367]

I believe the shaft is flared wider so that the shaft is pretty much used for all the their sizes of the particular style of Justin China made boots basically uncomfortable and terrible outsole so no thanks lol..

[@sailingneil]

Looks like a nice easy test for the boots 😂

[@JeremiahCraig]

haha!! I'm just glad I didn't have to do this test with a better pair of mexican made or us made boots

[@Apollo_Blaze]

I hate it when old American companies give the shaft to their workers and get their goods made in other countries....It's called Greed pure and simple...they should be ashamed of themselves but they would have to have a conscience for that.

[@antonius_006]

The big toe in modern boots is always a subject.

[@insanodeathguy2160]

Love justin brand, mine are made in mexico!

[@JeremiahCraig]

I like made in Mexico justins too!

[@Jorge-fy2nd]

So funny today I buy my first Justin oil resistant boots, I soon I get home and noticed is made in china right o way go to academy and return 😅 My first is made in USA and I love it but no more made in china …

[@deadhead_012]

I'll never understand companies making wide shafts.

[@jeremyl.7563]

I have worn Justin boots off and on for well my whole life. Several months ago I bought Justin's Joist Hybred. Most uncomfortable Justin I've ever worn I did them for a month and there in the bottom of the closet now. Not sure if those are China ones or not. 👎from me.

[@jimcollins9999]

Probably good barn boots... A One Shot Deal. 👍

[@JeremiahCraig]

You know it!

[@wesdanakes8386]

Only buy USA or Mexico made boots.. don't waste your hard earned money Buy Buy Justin & Dan Post. Can't afford it go buy used boots or made payments. Get It Got It Good Luck

[@johnnybaber1804]

Leather dress belt coming apart. Leather glued cardboard or something. Just cuz it's packaged and sold in America doesn't mean it's American made. Let's make America great again manufacturing things that will last.

[@bobbywilson1698]

Justin used to be one of the best. Now they seem to have less of a collection. Never in stock

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Used to be in El Paso Texas. Not going to by anything China

[@jaywashington2196]

Justin and Made in China just doesn’t sound right But what’s makes it bad is the sloppy stack 🤢

[@JeremiahCraig]

A very tough boot to work well with jeans

[@FeguerFineArt]

Keep it in America Justin.

[@carguy2011100]

I refuse to by boots made in china.

[@richardbates2367]

My opinion for the Justin ranch hand and cow work western style boot are junk.

[@apd268]

Hate throw away boots.

[@craigmignone2863]

I'll bet you like milk, ice cream, and cheese, etc. though.....

[@wildwoody20]

Especially with who bought them out that's how he's a billionaire but trying to make stuff and he buys it

[@user-ur4zi5oe9e]

Buying Chinese-made Western boots is blasphemous.

[@marcomolini9338]

China-made cowboy boots? WTF?!! NO, NO, NO!

[@steveshipkie1624]

I will never buy anything from China

[@martinhaub2602]

Good luck with that. It's practically impossible.

[@cs4235]

I guarantee you own something from China 😂

[@gaylecheung3087]

WTF, Hell NO!

[@kylelabuzan2564]

Trash doesn't matter where there made that's not a boot

[@MercyMinister]

Cheap Chinese crap??? No more Justins. Lucchese, Rios of Mercedes, and maybe even Dan Post Mexican boots... Bye Justin.

[@Chewy_1]

It’s a monkey see monkey do Industry. I think a lot of brands Justin, Cody James, Laredo etc are basically duplicating what Ariat does.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Seems that way to me too