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Hantswalker
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2021
Meindl Sienna - City or Trekking
The Sienna is a wide fit offering from Meindl suited to light trekking but probably more at home in the city.
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Truman Java Waxed Flesh - Break In
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The Java Waxed Flesh on the 79 last is Truman's best selling boot. It explains why it keeps coming around as they settle into a business model of offering a range of leathers, mostly limited MTO or BTO, every week or so. It has a reputation of being a tough leather and one of the more difficult to build a boot. Does this equate to a painful break in? Stridewise video th-cam.com/video/PMjTRl1EVz...
Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GORE-TEX Is it a Mountain Boot?
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Are light weight shoes and boots based upon running shoes suitable for the mountains? Some people think so, but I am a horses for courses person. Cameron McNeish got me thinking about this question when he published this video th-cam.com/video/FpqrTYaWwQs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gXsHlNi788c7w5qf I gave these boots a severe test in the Mountains of Mourne - how did they perform?
Grisport Aztec - Crazy Horse
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Grisport have gained a reputation in the UK for supplying a wide range of decent footwear for an affordable price. Is this reputation justified, especially for value for money? The Aztec is a wide fit offering for moderate hiking and it faces stiff competition.
Nicks Urban Drifter - Predator Orange
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These boots have been sold and are NOT FOR SALE. Full Spec: 13EE US, predator orange (pull up) leather, plain toe, 4 eyelets and 3 speed hooks top eye in antique brass, plain top, pull up loop, moderate heel stack, V100 lug sole, natural edge colour.
Alresford Watercress Festival Parade 2024
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The Watercress Festival is an annual event to celebrate and promote the wonder food watercress, the centre of UK production being here in Hampshire. Followers of Hantswalker will be pleased to hear that the area also offers wonderful walks along crystal clear chalk streams and up on the grassy downs.
Meindl Siena GTX - Comfort Fit sizing issues
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The Siena is a premium product worthy of Meindl. It is part of their Leisure Range of Grade A footwear designed for city and light trail use. The emphasis is upon comfort with a more accomodating toe box and forefoot. This model fits as you would expect but not all Comfort Fit boots and do, so buy with caution.
Grant Stone Garrison Boot after 4 months
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Grant Stone Garrison Boot after 4 months
Truman Java Waxed Flesh 2024
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What's new for 2024, not just for Java Waxed Flesh, but the Truman business model as it affects us the consumer? There's a move toward off the shelf availability but look out for the occasional MTO offering like this one.
Grant Stone Garrison Boot - Diesel in a posh frock or something different?
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Grant Stone unveiled their new Garrison Boot at the Stitchdown Boot Camp in New York in November 2023. A few weeks late the boot went on sale for the first time with the GS black Friday sales packages. The Garrison trademarks are classic military service boot profiles and bang up to date "out there" leathers.
Sizing Up - Bordon Tukano Black Wickett & Craig Latigo - Wetland Collection
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Sizing Up - Bordon Tukano Black Wickett & Craig Latigo - Wetland Collection
Oboz Bridger Mid Men's Sizing & Fit - Part 3 of 3
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Oboz Bridger Mid Men's Sizing & Fit - Part 3 of 3
Truman Smokey Gray Mohawk and news on Wide Fit offerings in late 2023
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Truman Smokey Gray Mohawk and news on Wide Fit offerings in late 2023
Oboz Bridger Mid Women's Sizing & Fit - Part 2 of 3
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Oboz Bridger Mid Women's Sizing & Fit - Part 2 of 3
Armed Forces Day 2023 Convoy arrives at Alton
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Armed Forces Day 2023 Convoy arrives at Alton
Targhee Mid Version II or III Which is Best?
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Targhee Mid Version II or III Which is Best?
How to condition Thursday Captain Rugged and Resilient leather
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How to condition Thursday Captain Rugged and Resilient leather
Sgurr a' Mhadaidh and Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh What's it like
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Sgurr a' Mhadaidh and Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh What's it like
Great job👍
Me.wanted
Excellent review I can’t wait for mine to arrive
You won't be disappointed.
Killer boot.
Good info!
How did you end up with the wrong size? Did you use any of their suggestions?
I did send to Nicks a photo of my foot on their sizing print out. I'm in UK and we have different printers and paper sizes. My foot is longer than the paper size so it printed over two sheets. I didn't trust multiple points of error so went with my usual boot size rather than their advice so my own fault.
@@hantswalker what a bummer. Sizing can be so tedious with brands having no standardization.
Quite right. Did you see my video on Bordon? I've taken to sending photos of my foot on a metal ruler. Even so, had I followed the advice, the boots would have been too small. I contacted Caswell - got a very detailed reply but I'm still nervous about ordering.
@@EDHBlvdif you are paying these prices getting them fitted is so worth it.
@@ligitmuffin well this guy lives across the pond. So he couldn’t get fitted.
Question if anyone knows. Is the W&C black Latrigo a struck through or tea-core type leather?
I like the result, thanks for sharing. If you want a darker colour I don't see the issue in doing this. Personally I think they look better after conditioning.
Even with the "used look" they still look tough!
These are office worker boots. Yuppies buy these in hopes of feeling like real men. That's why they are mass producing them now.
Oh! A little harsh. I got them because I had some old school boots in a similar leather in 1980s. I loved how the rough out developed.
Well at 6-plus ounces of leather......they are still better built than anything Redwing, Thorogood, or Danner makes. I guess if Truman is now considered and office shoe.......then those other 3 brand should be called slippers.
@wabio The style speaks to a man who is perhaps a little soft on the inside; a little refined. These are NOT blue collar boots with 7-8 Oz leather, an aggressive Vibram 100 sole, and high arch support. Let's get real.
Yeah your not gonna find woodland firefighters or loggers wearing them sure. Doesn't mean they are yuppie boots. By your definition, if your job doesn't require you to wear Nick's, White's, HAIX, or Wesco than you aren't a real man doing a real man job. I guess 95% of all the guys around here doing electrical, plumbing, and concrete musts be women because they all wear Ariats, sneakers, or chelsea boots.
@@sweetpadre What an asinine statement! These boots are definitely not for an real internet tough guy like yourself
I'm certainly a fan of GS footwear, mostly veg tan leathers. I consider boots such as the Diesel and Garrison as business casual or weekend out on the town boot. It's certainly not for outdoor play or working on a construction site type of footwear.
Thank you David. I appreciate and learn from constructive comments like this.
Beautiful boots
I actually never liked the Garrison boot until I saw your review.
I have Targhee ii And found exceptionally comfortable and waterproof after 1 years continued daily dog walks X2 with No issues from new. For the price I got them they are an incredible deal(-£85)
Good points. For the use you describe the value is good.
With all my boots that have all eyelets and no speed hooks I always leave the top two to three eyelets unlaced to put them on then lace them up, SPEED hooks are called speed hooks for a reason. Great that break in was relatively easy. This is a dressy business casual boot compared to the Diesel IMO. As per your friend’s damage to his pair that is just bad luck, sh*t happens. Veg Tan is always more prone to scuffs scrapes etc, takes longer to produce and is always the more expensive option compared to chrome or combinatiation tanned leathers. Better luck with your next purchase, beautiful pair of boots, good review on your experience with them.👍
The damage has no effect on the boot itself. Bar the suedes or waxed flesh, any leather receiving that level of damage will scar in similar fashion. Badalassi Carlo already is one of the better quality veg tan boot leathers and favourites of many bespoke bootmakers. And for sizing, possibly those with a higher instep or possibly size 10 and above will find it difficult to slip on the boots. If you're 9 and under, you should be fine.
Thank you for your detailed comments. I've learnt something and I'm sure others will too.
This is exactly why I learned the hard way to appreciate roughout.
How can you talk for nearly 6 minutes and literally say next to nothing.
I learned a few things. They clean up well, they are hard to get on and off, and the leather is forgiving. Not to mention an actual video of this boot which I've been curious of. Maybe you didn't, but I did.
Thank you Mike. Much appreciated.
After one year of use of use on paved and unpaved trails, I've found the Targhee 111's pretty darn good. They are waterproof, with good toe protection and plenty of room for my toes in the toe box. I wear either cotton everyday socks or medium wight wool socks. Quite happy with the purchase and the price which sees to have climbed quite a bit since.
Thank you Daniel. I've rather fallen out with Keen since I did the video. I agree with your comments and stick with what I said myself. However, my Targhee shoes and boots seem to have a life of two years regular use and then they fall apart.
Thanks for the info. It would take a bit of editing but it would have been nice to see the thumbnail picture again while you were explaining the damage.
I think they are gorgeous
MINE look greener, a little flat kermit green. Also my lining is White. Viberg look out. Want the #8 when restocked.
Is this the same as the 1996?
Very similar but no toe protector
Looks mainly dressy , im a jean guy and thise are a bit dressy for me.
Thanks for the review . I dont like that color green
Thanks Angel. Fortunately there are other colours and textures. Hopefully my next review will have a more pleasing shade.
@@hantswalker lol
Thank you. Very informative.
Hi Mark. I went for my regular heritage boot size! I know I'm evading the question but I take the same size in Truman, Thursday and Bordon.
Love the look. Of those sold out I see in my size lol. I sent a post regarding truman java flesh how much did you size down by chance cheers and thanks
Do Truman’s have a real toe cap?
Fantastic question. I'm going to say it does have a true toe cap rather than a skived down single skin. I'm thinking this because of something I may have read a while ago but also because of the price and the Truman approach to quality. It does have a structured toe which will keep its shape. If anybody knows the answer, please share.
Thank you.
Hi I'm a wide fit from. UK. What sizing recommendation would you say. They say half size down? beautifull boots by the way looking for same pair thanks
I don’t believe it is a true toe cap. I think it was bedo leather works video doing a repair to a Truman boot and if I remember correctly it was two skived pieces. That’s pretty normal for this style of boot. I’m pretty sure viberg and grant stone are the same.
Mark Richards half a size down from Clarkson and Ecco is a good start but to be certain, take a photo of your foot on a ruler and send to Truman for advice.
Glad they're all eyelets!
Aesthetically I agree but they are a pain to get on and off. I've been wearing them today and other than lacing I love them.
So, do those blocked heels seem a bit clunky, or would a slightly dogged heel be better for lots of walking?
Nice observation. Not as clunky as you may think.
How many months into use did sole fail?
A couple of years. It was scrambling over rock that did it. Then my Targhee III did exactly the same after one year. Then my Targhee III low failed on both shoes at the toe after 1 year of regular light use. 😢
I use them for snowshoeing & light crampon hiking in winter through the freezing level down to -10°C. My feet are warm & bone dry thanks to these boots & OR croc gaiters.
Fantastic. Does the leather scratch with the crampons?
@@hantswalker there's minor abrasion where the chain links touch the leather. I use Hillsound trail crampons when there's early season ice, or after a melt freeze event, & then Tubbs snowshoes for the snow.
Very pretty boot.
I have this boot in crimson kudu, bought it on day one of the drop. I own 4 other Grant Stone boots, and the craftsmanship and QC on all of them are top notch. The Olive Minerva leather looks so stunning in videos like this, the website does not do it justice.
I have this same boot. But the lining is white. I like the color of yours better. I didn't know there were different colors. I'm not crazy about the laces either. I love the look of the boots. Leather is really starting to soften up. I've had mine for about 6 weeks now. Still breaking in, I wear them about 4 days a week, everywhere. Really well made, no complaints
Thanks Chester. I didn't know about the lining. I've swapped the laces for thin round ones in olive - much better. How are you getting on with getting the boots on and off?
@@hantswalker I always have to take the laces out of the first eyelet and then loosen the laces all the way down. The tongue seems to stay in its spot most of the time. They seem comfortable to me but this is my first pair of high quality boots. I have a pair of Solovair 8 eye Derby boots, but they feel like tennis shoes compared to these very well made Grant Stones.
Thank you. The round laces are working better for me. The flat ones would not loosen.
Shot across the bow at Viberg.
Correct. I must admit that I hadn't realised until after posting.
Love the Olive Minerva. I definitely want that boot in my collection. Thank you for sharing!
I also bought a pair of those, in burgundy kudu, missed the fit by a bit too wide (10.5E) but other than that they feel great, agree with you about the laces, just adding that the sole is stiffer than the original vibram or they dainite version, depending on the use that may take a bit of comfort away. Keep us updated on how it ages. cheers!!
Helpful comments Rod. I'll pay attention to the sole. I Find GS sizing to be tricky and I know others do. Different lasts and styles. Absence of EE width. Thank you.
Keen
The Tukano is a great boot. In my size, 13EE it's close to the same size Truman on a 79 last or 12EEE for Grant Stone. Some may not like the rolling action but I do. Quality doesn't quite match those brands though but I'm being very critical here. Acid test is would I buy again - yes definitely.
Thank-you for posting this video! 1. What size are your Grant Stone Brass boots, in this video? 2. Are the two boots, in this video, the same size? 3. How does the boot volume of the Brass boots compare to the volume in the Tukano boots? The Brass boots look more roomy, than the Tukano's, but I'm not sure. 4. After owning your pair of Tukano's, for a about a month and a half, would you recommend them to someone else? Thanks in advance!
Great questions. GS don't do EE or half sizes this large so the Brass are 13EEE on the roomy Floyd last. They are a bit too long for me but the volume is way too much. I asked GS about this and I thought they would say 13E. No... 12EEE for Floyd or Leo. Nervously I ordered the new Garrison on the Leo in a 12EEE and the fit is identical to the Tukano 13EE. Perfect for me. I know I'm not the only person struggling with GS sizing so it's worth asking them for advice.
@@hantswalker Thank-you for this information!
I just received these and they are much darker than I expected. Did yours lighten up over time? I suspect mine are so dark because they might be over conditioned out of the box. I will wear mine daily, but maybe wait at least 6 months before my first condition. I don’t expect not to condition these, no matter what they say. It’s leather and will eventually need it. There are conditioners that don’t darken much if any, like Venetian Leather Balm.
James, it's a continuous process : condition - wear - lighten and scuff - condition again. Just don't overdo it and stick to lighter less intense conditioners like Bik4.
Wao😍
Wierd! I have observed some penetration of waxes and cream when I use my hands when conditioning boots.
I'm not the person to ask as I have fallen arches. The Bordon, Nicks and Truman are all OK for me which means not intrusive arch support.
You ever think about trying the conditioner on your skin?
How is the arch support on this compare to the PNW 55 last?
What is this price
$349. Remember import duties if you are not in USA.