Is The Thursday Explorer Boot Worth Its Price? | Review and Overview!
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- The Thursday Explorer is a durable and stylish boot, capable of taking on even the most extreme trails and adventures. By combining Vibram's newflex sole for lightweight traction and a goodyear storm welt for maximum water resistance, they have made a boot that is both durable and easy to wear. The addition of Thursdays olive suede makes for a visually stunning boot as well. Enjoy the review!
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The sole will just be glued to the welt and midsole (if applicable). The stitching will be used to attach the upper to the welt.
When you have thick rubber or foam soles it is usually not possible to stitch through the sole material.
I know a lot of people think that glued construction is bad but it is how most hiking and mountaineering boots are constructed and even welted boots like this have to rely on glue alone for the outsole unless you are attaching relatively thin soles.
Pinning this comment. Thanks for the info!
Not true. It's very easy to stitch thick commando sole to the midsole. Check out NICK'S boots video. th-cam.com/video/qQK7Y4Zmipg/w-d-xo.html
Hiking boots prefer a softer foam rubber. More impact resistant and better traction. You are right about it not holding up in the long run, but its made for use on softer ground, and then again, thats the point of a replaceable sole.
Exactly! I’ve used these a few times for airsoft and they’re awesome.
This guy is the amalgamation of a hillbilly, a hipster, and your high school math geek. I love it
The lightness would make them more comfortable I think. Pretty sure the explorers will be the next pair I buy. I've had the captains for about 5 months now and I have liked them more the longer I've had them.
I have these in the cedar and they're really nice, easy to put on. Just gotta loosen the top 2 laces. Only thing is thst some of the threads are sticking out on the sides but not causing any issues. They look nice and feel great. Definitely durable.
Yup a lot of boots will have some of the threads sticking out. I’ve got one on my $480 pair of work boots right now actually lol
@@NathanKnepper mmhm good to know. I'm glad I'm not the only one
haha yeah sometimes they don’t quite get all the threads tacked down. You might be able to use a lighter to zap that thread away but be careful you don’t burn the leather!
I've been trying to find video on them, especially in Cedar! How do you like them?
@@chrisvela5462 1 to 2 years later still rocking them. I put mink oil so they got that darker color and they got that worn look to them from wearing them but they look better like that. Builds some character.
Great video, in terms of feedback i would suggest including even more shots of the boots in action, wearing them outdoors and in the woods and such.
With each Thursday review I watch, I come away knowing I'm getting another pair of boots...LOL
The vibram soles get muffed up but they LAST! I've had my boots now for 3 years they are so broken in walking in them It feels like the boot is a part of my body, and all I can feel is that lightweight durable sole protecting my foot.
I appreciate the work put into this video! Very informative and I plan to buy these in the near future
Thank you! Happy to help.
You should make a video on this amazing room!
Great video! A couple suggestions for future videos: try look at the camera more when talking to us or focus your eyes on one subject so that we have something that we know we should pay attention to. Also, maybe use a longer lens and increase the aperture on your camera to blur the background more so that the background doesn't grab our attention. I also really liked how in the beginning of the video you had a mix of you talking with the boot and switched to action shots; I think it might be nice for the viewer to have that type of format throughout the video. Overall, I'm looking forward to your progress and I'm definitely subbed!
Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate it. I definitely know I need to fix a few of those things, especially with the lenses/aperture issues. I’m currently in a rather tight space and my current lens is only f/4 but I have some ideas I’m going to work on in the future to improve all of that 👍
I was waiting for this review! Good job
Thank you! Hope it was helpful!!
Ive got a horsehide motorcycle jacket made from the heaviest weight horsehide made in scotland by aero leathers. I had a lewis leathers jacket years ago that was great but this is better leather and the most amazing heavy hard wearing quality that will last a lifetime. Boots made frfom this will never wear out
Awesome. I have a battered schott flight jacket that I absolutely love. Managed to snag it for a good deal but unfortunately the previous owner didn’t take care of it and now it’s starting to crack in some places :/
Awe man... I was hoping to get explorers or loggers today, to be set up for the snow/slush this winter.. But if they don't hold up, that sucks man... Thanks for the info.
Depends on what you’ll be doing with them! I think for most people they’ll hold up great. I assume when you say loggers you mean Thursdays vanguard loggers? I have their french roast vanguards and they are TANKS!!
@@NathanKnepper well basically for walking around town when it snows real bad lol.
Either one would be great for that! I actually got my explorers in a 1/2 size larger so I can wear super thick wool socks with them for the winters here in PA
I think they're worth it too!
Good review dude.. thanks for the info.. Good luck
Thanks for the comment 👍
Great video man. Subscribed
Thank you very much! I appreciate it 👍
The toe crease didn't look too bad from what I could tell. Looked very natural to the boots. From your perspective, how did it look once the creases formed?
They’re not bad at all. The boots being made out of suede may have helped that. They have a sort of a mild rolling bump not any of the weird lumpy waves you get with a lot of cxl boots.
@@NathanKnepper I appreciate the response. I just got mine in! I can't wait to wear them around!
That’s awesome! They’re a good looking boot for sure!
Great review. Good job
Thank you!!
Thanks for review good vid mate. I was thinking about buying them in future, I was looking for "doc martens" like style boots that I can beat up in hard weather, maybe sometimes wear in summer. Maybe you have some recommendation for other quality boots in that price range?
Not too many other boots in that price range with that look. Its pretty unique. If you like the classic boot look then Thursday’s Vanguards are a great choice at a similar price. I honestly haven’t found many types of boots like these. They’re pretty unique!
Solovair
Solovair, or redwings
I have these.. They are worth the money.
I think they're soled the same as any moc toe boot
Great video
Thanks for the review! Quick qn though, how warm are they though for winters?
You’re welcome! Out of all of Thursday’s boots they’re definitely the warmest. Not as warm as a boot with thinsulate insulation BUT still pretty good if you wear them with merino wool socks. I wore mine to play airsoft a few weeks ago in 25 degree weather and it wasn’t bad unless I stopped moving.
Thoughts on using these for a canoe trip? My only real use for combat-style boots is portaging and related entry/exit from a canoe into the lake before/after portaging. Have been using jungle boots previously for their active drain holes. Do you think these would dry out overnight after being fully submerged?
I think jungle boots would be the better choice. These will take longer to dry out. I view them as more of a winter snow boot to wear with thick wool socks.
They also lack a good gusset. You can't step through more than 3 inches of be water without it seeping into the boot.
We have those same soles for our navy work boots. They are great soles. Damn fine
Vibram makes some of the best soles out there!
You and I have different experiences with the Navy boots with Vibram soles. I feel like every pair of Navy issue prematurely fails every time. Like we get the reject bin soles
Interesting, so is i typically the sole its self that fails or the stitching/glue holding it to the upper?
Traditionally the sole cracks in half right about an inch behind the ball of the foot where the arch would start.
The other common fail I get is the boot separating from the sole, but that's probably Bates's poor construction combined with the abuse your average Engineroom mechanic puts his boots through. Lot of seawater, oil, high temp and high humidity atmosphere and walking around on steel floors.
I get better results from the Belleville Flight deck rated Vibram boots.
My ship actually updated the local policy and now I can wear whatever black leather safety boots I want, so I snagged a pair of Timberland Pros with a side zip and a Vibram sole. They're a year old and showing no signs of breaking down
Thats awesome!! I could see the vibram sole on the Explorers cracking pretty easily. Now the hardcore soles like the fire and ice ones on a lot whites and nicks boots… those are indestructible
got these people comment on them and say i look fine in them
😎
Would it be harder for a shoe cobbler to resole that boot?
Nice review! Now that you’ve probably had them for a while how does the insole hold up? Since you can’t remove it did the insole flatten out and harden to where it’s uncomfortable? Or do you think you should size up and put your own Isolde in them?
No its seemed fine. However, I’ll always take hard leather/cork soles over foam. Once they break in there’s nothing like them.
The fact that they're not gusseted means debris and water will seep through the tiny cracks and eventually get your feet wet.
would you really recommend sizing down a half size? Im planning to use them to hike and for adventure stuff so not really looking to us with thick socks but i do enjoy some room especially around the toe area as i want to be able to have a wide area.....thanks in advance
yeahhhh boots always run half size down even these. your heels will get rubbed raw if you don’t have a good fit. These aren’t as tight in the toebox as Thursdays other options.
@@NathanKnepper gracias!
*almost always*
If they were gusseted id buy them.
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Thank you! I appreciate the support!!
hey i got a question, my pair just arrived and they look very different from how the pictures on their page looked. it’s supposed to be like a light brown/olive but mines look like a dull brown and the material looks like nubuck. How did yours look when they arrived? and did the color/material change over time through wear? thanks!
The weather safe suede definitely is a lot like nubuck in its texture. Mine were darker when they arrive and over time they have lightened some. They’re not exactly olive and not exactly brown. It depends on the lighting. You should see them lighten up some with wear, especially around the vamp and on the sides a little too.
@@NathanKnepper did yours have a break in period? the heel on mine is killing me
yeah the heel did give me some trouble but its gotten better
Are those Parkhurst’s Allen in spruce kudu over your right shoulder? Review required!
Yes they are!! They’re the new construction with the updated last. I’d say eta is 1-3 months depending on how much I get to wear them.
How do we actually clean those boots that reflects a suede texture, suede is the most annoying leather to clean
I just use a damp rag to remove dirt and a brush for general maintenance. I’m not sure what could be used for conditioning.
Does anyone know if these boots are gusseted and if so how high are they?
The current models are not gusseted. Hopefully newer models will be. This guy shows it th-cam.com/video/5Tk4nvGCPI8/w-d-xo.html
Hi. I wear a US 9.5 in most of my Nikes and a size US9 in Jordan 1s. Should I get a US9 in the Explorers? Or an 8.5? Thanks!
I would go with size 9. If they’re a little too big you can always return them or wear them with thicker socks. There’s nothing worse than boots that are too small!
@@NathanKnepper Thanks, bro!
The 0" tounge gusset makes it a 0/10 for me, for what the boot is supposed to be. I almost bought them too...
What are those green boots in the background?
Those are Parkhurst Allens in Spruce Kudu, one of the best fitting boots I own.
Need some slow-mo hiking b-roll shots or stepping in a puddle or some kinda action shots! If you need some help filming I know a guy...
yea! I have some videos planned based around some boots for shop work. Some epic shots with welding sparks flying about. Grinders running. Etc
I don’t know bro I rather have a pair of jungle boots like the vietnam era style I know those aren’t comfortable but they gonna last well in the jungle even a Belleville boot the ones the marines used I think will last more than this Thursday. I think they are just for looks. But that’s just my opinion
Thats fair. Mine have held up very well and I’ve even started wearing them to the shop I work at. No separation or loose stitching so far 🤞
@@NathanKnepper awesome keep us updated peace ✌️
Do you think the suede will hold up in snowy conditions? Dunno if I should get the rugged and resilient or suede. I intend to use these as winter boots.
The suede has held up really well so far and I’ve put a good amount of use on them. Its unlike any other suede I’ve seen and its also super durable.
@@NathanKnepper right on. What a speedy reply.
@@NathanKnepper any special care required?
So far I’ve only cleaned them with a wet rag when they get dusty. For winter use you might want to look at getting a mink oil based waterproof spray. Thursday doesn’t recommend anything the last time I checked so I’m not sure exactly how it would turn out. They’d probably be fine but would definitely be darkened.
I own 2 pairs of these Thursday Boots in Cedar and Matte Black. I would not recommend these Boots for the Snowy conditions as the tongue is not ghosted and your foot will get soaked easily. These Boots are mostly a fashion statement and not for performance, durability or longevity. The leather is really thin and deceivingly saggy as well. I don’t think I’d consider these combat Boots as durable as a pair of Timberland Boots or even Doc Martins which I own a pair of all 3.
Hey,
are the soles brown or black and what about the top foamy piece?
The sole is a dark brown and the welt is a darker brown. The foam pad on the top is close in color to the welt.
Question: Since this boot doesn't have a gusseted tongue do you have any problems with the tongue moving to the sides or any problems with rain or water from big puddles goin in?
large puddles are probably going to be a problem. I’ve worn them playing airsoft on wet/muddy days and they kept my feet dry.
@@NathanKnepper hmm... im assuming you havent tried going in puddles.. and what about the tongue shifting to the sides? thanks for the quick reply!
well, are we talking 4in? 6in? lol I’m pretty certain they would get your feet wet at 4in. The tongue does flop down but it doesn’t bother me much as putting the boot on is an entire process.
@@NathanKnepper wow, thanks for the quick response. im asking about the tongue moving to the sides when boots are already tied and your walking throughout the day, and when you have to constantly be putting the tongue back up right. its just a hassle and would rather avoid that, but if theres no problem and the tongue stays in place then that would be a plus. thanks again, and for the water seeping in, its a bummer that it doesn't have a gusseted tongue like army combat boots
hm. I don’t think i’ve ever had any issues with that but every boot is different. I have pairs of boots that are normal hight service boots that have that issue and others that dont.
I know I'm a bit late but I wanted to ask how's the water resistance of this? Especially because it doesn't have a gusset?
better than you would expect but definitely not as good a a half or full gusset
0:18 what jeans do you have on there?
well, actually those are just plain old AE jeans. Nothing fancy. Not selvage denim or anything like that. Last pair of AE that I own. They’re not cotton and at first I hated them but after they wore in I actually can’t get rid of them. Been going strong for a year and a half!
Can I use these boots to ride mountain bike?
I suppose you could? I don’t know much about mountain biking but I’m thinking a lighter shoe might be better. I personally use altama otbs when I’m not wearing boots. They’re durable, lightweight, and comfortable.
In Ireland it’s 104.66€
Do y’all think it’d be possible to have a steel toe added into it
It’s possible but if you’re looking at adding a steel toe you probably should take a look at a pair of nicks or whites custom made. You wont regret it.
What about the Commanders by Thursday?
I’m not sure how good they are but thats definitely something I’ll have to look into. They’re not really my style but I’m always looking for ways to challenge what “my style” is soooo maybe I’ll have to pick up a pair…
Review the explorer boots in cedar color please!!
We’ll see! Maybe in the future. I’ve got quite a few boots and videos in the pipe line so it might be a while.
Why would he review the same boot again in a different color ???!
@@johnready630 tu mamá es mi novia
hey boys this is a good way to never see any of my videos again! keep it up and you’ll both be blocked. zero toxicity allowed in this community…
@@NathanKnepper Just stating a fact is all , I doubt you want to buy another pair of the same boots just to review.....how would you even do that?
Good review BTW , I have the Captain in brandy but I'm thinking of getting the Captain rugged version for work. I think those soles should hold up well , it's good to have a softer sole for traction and comfort.
Haha....not a kid , I turn 66 next week and have 2 sons both in the military . Now they know about having good boots. Cheers.
would these be good for just casual everyday wear?
Depends on your style. I think you could definitely wear them for everyday wear. They might get a little toasty in the summer depending on where you live. Overall the style is more like a combat boot and less like a heritage goodyear welted boot.
What about the gusset?
non-existent 💀
Where are your jeans from?
pretty sure these were some random AE pair. Synthetic material jet black no wash… not cotton.
Definitely more b-rolls, as many as possible, if you're looking to improve the quality of videos. After all, we are here to see how the boots look on the ground. Otherwise keep it up!
What are the green boots in the back?
those are parkhurst spruce kudu :)
Where is that waterfall in north Ga?
Its called Cloudland Canyon park. 2-3 waterfalls, really cool.
Thanks dude!
Sure thing 👍
You think they would be good work boots?
maybe for some light duty work. I wouldn’t recommend them for most construction jobs or even most mechanical work.
@@NathanKnepper I'm doing aircraft.
I’m a small engines/powersports tech and I think these would hold up fine if I wore them to work. I don’t know if theres any safety requirements for your particular line of work in terms of footwear though.
Is it true they add 1.5 inch in height
hmmm I don’t know about that much. Maybe 1 inch?
I like them . Better them my black Timberlands.
Yeah I like them more than any tims I’ve ever owned
@@NathanKnepper I do have good LA Sportiva and Solomon Gortex hiker and winter boots. I have spent a lot of time hunting / fishing. They work the best for me . ( I do own a pair of Thursday captain boots in brown but they are a more everyday city boot for me )
Yes! I’ve always used Solomon for hiking boots although Ive started gravitating towards pacific nw style boots for that sort of thing. ofc they have to be broken in but if they’re good enough for woodland para-firefighters to wear they’re good enough for hiking imo
@@NathanKnepper in regards to the timbs, are these slimmer than your timberlands? im really diggin the combat boot vibe and the explorers give a more slim look from what i can see compared to a timberland. in this regard. should i order the same size as my timberlands?
Yes they are slimmer BUT not as slim as a lot of thursday’s other boots. All in all they have a slimmer profile than timbs but still fit really well. As for sizing, you’d definitely want to go a 1/2 size down from your sneaker size (vans, timbs, nike, adidas, etc) almost all of my boots are size 9.5. I got the explorers in size 10 so I can wear thick wool socks with them in the winter. They’re a little oversized as a result but I have them for a very specific purpose (winter boot). So yeah, definitely half size down to get a good fit. Also I cant say how the other colors look but the olive suede is absolutely amazing!!
I beat the fuck outta these boots. The sole is wore out no grip left. And the inside liners cease to exist. The leather outside held up but idk if its worth resoling or just getting new work boots
damn thats solid! how long did you have them for and how much did you wear them per week?
@@NathanKnepper I’ve had them for a good 5 years. Wore them everyday in the fall and winter and now I wear them everyday for work. They hold up.
Thanks for the comment and reply!! That’s awesome. I love hearing people’s experiences with different pairs of boots.
Are they water resistant?
Yes they are and they perform very well! Excited to see how they handle the winter here. Should be interesting
are they resoleable?
From what I can tell, yup they seem to be a true goodyear welt boot and most cobblers should be able to resole them.
@@NathanKnepper very nice, i’ve been torn on what boot to go to next after my docs die and i’m trying to decide whether to go with these or a pair of solovairs
Hm we’ll I don’t know much about Solovairs but Thursdays definitely are well built and I’d recommend them to almost everyone.
No gusset, they're more for looks, or the city. Not your SHTF boots. 2 inches of water and your socks get wet.
Agreed
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Should be "its" in the title instead of "it's"
No gusset for the tongue! Nothing you spent six minutes talking about regarding the soul matters if the boot has NO gusset for the tongue. The water will get in after 1 1/2 inches your feet will be wet.
You’re right about the gusset. Realistically, they’re mostly for fashion. I only wear Trumans to work these days. 8+ hrs with wet feet sucks.
Just learn how to speed lace your shit it’s not hard
No gusset, useless...
A matter of personal opinion. I’d never wear these for work. Trumans will beat these any day and also beat your wallet twice as much as Thursdays.