Thanks for all the great info and the time you put into bringing it us. I enjoy your videos my friend. Also, will you be doing another round of jackets with heatstraps? I'd love to get my hands on 1 but they went FAST. Thanks again buddy. Hope you have a great day.
@@peterhoogeveen7984 Don"t waste your time thinking about it. I've used them daily this winter in Eastern Montana. They stay "sticky" whether its -40 outside or a comfy 65 inside. Transitions are flawless from warm inside to "holy crap cold" outside. 5 months and I have had zero issues with these boots and no visible wear. No sole chunking or hardening while out in the cold. Hell, even the stitching is still intact on the soles.
Great video as always, Carl! You covered all the bases well. Nothing new here. Whites and Nicks made Drew's Logger for many years. Drews took a USA made boot across the border, making it affordable. When a brand doesn't actually make boots, they have to find someone to make it for them, and the PNW boot capacity is full. Hats off to Drews. When you buy a pair of Nicks, you are supporting a brand and our US workforce.
thats why i didnt complain too much when i bought my nicks. im employed by american drilled oil and gas, my dad gets his pension from general motors, and i know plenty of small business owners. i buy american in hopes others will do the same and support my family.
Thanks Nicks - next time you're in Eugene or Leon hit us up! We'll show you around. We know your veg tan / bend leather comes from Leon MX and we can help you get suppliers and show you around. Eugene isn't far away ... tell Steve "Go Ducks"
Bought my son a pair of Drews a year and a half ago. He wore them all day at work with no problems on THE FIRST DAY. He works in a PNW lumberyard and he actually uses them as you would expect. His size was FFFFF. They had no problems with making them to fit. Bakers did a perfect job measuring him. Drews is (or was) a PNW best kept secret. Thanks Carl for shining a spotlight on a well deserved boot.
I was on a forest fire detail In Montana and was getting tired of my Red Wing insulated logger. Drew’s had a tent at the complex, I had not heard of them but paid them a visit. Was fitted right there and bought pair, wore them on the fire line the next day…never got a blister. I still have them, and use them on details today, twenty years later. Great boots, I also have a pair of Nicks. Which I use everyday as a Paramedic. Both great boots!
Carl, first off, I love your stuff. Rarely missing an episode over the last 18 months since finding your channel. I purchased a pair of Nicks not long after your vid on the Builder Pro, and I love them, but, living in Eastern Montana, I wanted a back-up pair and didn't want to dump another $650 for a second pair (threw out all of my other boots, BTW). I suffer a similar issue to you...short wide feet that love a high arch (9 EE...that could easily be and F with wool socks). I ran across Drews while searching for a solution and decided...eventually, with the complete lack of reviews on them, to give them a chance. It's only $350. I've spent much more over the years in shorter periods of time on footwear. I almost hate to admit it, being a huge supporter of "Made in the USA", but, I wear the Drews as a daily driver and use the Nicks as the back-up. The Drews were instantly comfortable right out of the box. The shaft was stiff for a week or two but the foot bed was phenomenal on day one. I wore them for roughly 2 hours the day they arrived, working around the house and shop, without issue, hot spots or pinching (not so for the Nicks). Not surprisingly, the shafts were a bit tough and thick, like the Nicks. But, only took a week to be completely comfortable around my ankle. 5 months later, I'm still struggling with the foot bed of my Nicks. They're fine for 10 to 12 hours but, by then, I can't wait to get them off. My work days are long and, like other men with homes, I have more things to contend with when I get home. The footwear has to handle the beating. A great example...this last Friday (March 31st) I had a show in another town (this could be a bit long, so heads up). I wake up at 3:30 pretty much every day. Did the morning reunite, strapped the Drews on at roughly 4:30 am and headed out for work. Finished work, changed and traveled to the other town for the show...still in the Drews. Sumed up...I had the Drews on my feet for 21 hours. It felt like I'd been wearing my favorite slippers all day. Spent an hour in the hotel room before I realized that I still had my boots on. In short (since I assume you read all of this) I agree...the Drews are every bit PNW for half the price and less than half the break-in. Keep it up, brother!
The full leather internal toe (rather than celastic) and formed left and right shanks, plus the formed insole and modified 55 last make these top notch. I love mine, and would pay the 575 for them if made in the Pacific Northwest. Paying fantastic bootmakers in Leon is a great investment. For me, and for keeping great paying jobs in Mexico. My relatives live there and they are hardworking wonderful people! They lift where they stand, so to speak, and are actually more successful than much of my family up here!
These are so good, I bought two pairs right away. Part of me feels guilty for not buying US made, but I've at least got two pairs of Whites and a pair of Nicks so I'm still out ahead haha. The value for these is just too incredible though.
Carl I almost pulled the trigger on a pair of Drew's a few years ago and went down the path of Redwing instead. Thanks so much for the review, I am not upset with my Redwing but they do not have enough arch support for me. Looking to get a pair of Drew's after this video. Keep up the great work and videos.
Another great FYI video. I also wear pull on boots a bit to if I'm banging on my anvil or in barns. Pull on boots is where I learned of the boot makers in Leon Mexico. There's alot of interesting history if your into that. The bootmaking processes have been passed down from generations there and they really know what they are doing.
I bought a pair of _Redwing Lineman Boots_ in 1983.... resoled once. Wore them full time for the first seven years and part time there after. Paid $175 which was *HUGE* bite out of my E-4 Navy paycheck. They're in my PPE locker in the garage right now. Best investment I ever made. Buy cheap - buy twice.
It was not that long ago that I would have balked at paying $350.for any kind of footwear much less work boots but I am going to seriously look into getting a pair of these. Thank you for your presentation.
I will have to say that I loved my new Drew’s so much I got a second pair coming with a wedge sole for when I work on concrete . I’ve owned most of the PNW boots on the market and the only new PNW boots I haven’t owned is Jk boots , I have owned used franks and nicks but not a new one but long story short the Drew’s boots are just as good as any of my many other pnw boots. I would like to own a pair of JKs but I couldn’t get anyone to answer my question and I’ve sent them many messages . Drew’s and bakers boots have the best customer service of any of the pnw boot brands, except franks , they are amazing as well. With the customer service and quality boots , bakers, Drew’s and Franks will have my business.
I've ordered a pair of their work boots in the rowdy smooth leather. I'm waiting for them to arrive and since I have a pair of Nick's , it'll make for a good comparison. Great video per usual Carl.
Great video. I love both pairs of my Drew’s boots so much I’m going to buy more!!! The comfort is amazing , especially coming from a guy that had his back broken. The support is everything I’ve come to expect from companies like whites and Wesco and half the price. For guys who need 2 pairs for work and can’t afford whites, these are the way to go. The customer service you get from Drew’s and Bakers boots is amazing, so they have earned my business for life. Drew’s is building me a pair with a wedge sole with a lineman shank and can’t wait to get them so I’ll have a pair for logging and a pair for running equipment and when I work on concrete.
Carl, thanks for doing this review! I've been looking at Drew's boots for some months, wondering how they compared to the other PNW brands. I have some Nicks Overlanders and love them. They were my "gateway drug". I have friends that need good boots but refuse to spend $600 for them, so I'll share your review with them. Good job, once again, sir. The one important thing about these boots is they don't have a narrow width to order....it's either medium or wide. Those of us that went to Nicks, etc. to get a custom fit with narrow feet can't get it with these Drew's. 😕
I am happy to report that the 10" brown full rough outs I just received have an eyelet at the very top. These are beautiful boots at a price too good to miss out on. I highly suggest pulling the trigger on these before the price creeps up like everything else that's too good to be true!
I bought a pair of these for California fire season (I would be doing GIS, not actual fire fighting so white cross is probably fine for me) They said 12 weeks lead and came in 2 weeks. They are more rough and more gray brown rough out, which I prefer. But wanted to say Drew’s took your suggestion and the top is an eyelet (despite the website still having speed hook at the top). They are awesome and super happy with them, can’t wait until I have another 100 hours break in and can hike in them here in CA in the Sierras.
I wore out four pairs of Wesco Job Masters when I worked in the woods and lived/worked on the family ranch in Montana. I have one pair of Job Masters left that I wear when I cut firewood or work in my woodyard. For my feet, I can't imagine a better boot, and I always liked the way the Wesco boots held their shape until utterly destroyed. I'd recommend them to anyone who packs a chainsaw or climbs telephone poles.
I have been looking at all those 500- and 600-dollar PNW brands of loggers, and to save a couple hundred bucks, I would try a pair of Drew's. Since most of my cowboy boots are made in Mexico and seem to be better quality and workmanship than my USA made cowboy boots, I don't see why Drew's would be any different.
To be honest, the largest advantage of Drew work boots is the price! Under $400 for similar quality boots of White’s, Nicks. Nowadays, it becomes more and more mind struggle for me to buy White’s because of the price increase.
Yeah these people that try to guilt trip people out of buying these because they arent made in the US are insane. I guess they should sell the cell phones and other electronics they own because they aren't made in the US.
Mexico has a long tradition of boot making so you’ll get no beef from me there. However this just shows how impressive it is that Frank’s is able to produce the Patriot boot at the same price is the USA!
To your point regarding the pre molded insole. Yes it may take a little longer to make it but I don’t know why it’s not done across the board for all handmade boots. The bespoke custom boot/shoe makers take an impression of the foot and build around that. Yes, the end result is more expensive but likely very much worth it.
I've been wearing Belviews since my Army days and have never been disappointed. I can't justify buying a pair of boots from any company that I can't have fitted in person, have to wait six months to a year for a pair of boots that probanly won't fit correctly and pay $400-$600 with questionable customer service. I'll stick with what I know and has proven to be reliably consistant, economical and comfortable. Belview tanker boots have been my go to for years.
Thanks for the grate video. This is the first video/review on a boot from Drew's. I have a pair of Drew's cascade work packer boots, and I love them. Going on 3 years with them I work in a machine shop and farm on the side. A guy can get a good boot that is a little nicer on the wallet. I do have a pair of whites smoke jumper and the Drew's are just as well built as the whites.
Great creative content Carl & thumbs up for introducing us to these fine looking great value boots,Boy they do look good but I would be sporting them bad boys around town & work.
I bought my 4th pair of Thorogoods recently. They were the only loggers at that price point that I found, union made with a steel toe. Now I know about Drews, around the same price, and apparently they offer steel toe. I would have tried them this time around but will have to wait for a year or so. Thanks for the info!
I have several pairs of Nicks HNW last and have been wanting to try a 55 last but have a hard time spending 700 bucks on something I may not like. These will be a perfect test.
I have been waiting for the top boot review guys (like you) to review these. I had a pair on order from when they were newly announced, but the wait time kept creeping up. It went from a week to 3 months after I finalized my order. In the mean time, I got a sweet deal on a pair of Nicks so cancelled my order. But, I am still convinced they would have served me well.
Carl you mentioned that your boots are going to need a re-sole soon. Talk to your cobbler and have him replace the speed hook with an eyelet. That would fix the only fault in the Drew’s boot. Custom workwear!
Love your channel great information!! Leon Mexico seems to be the go to place for a lot of American boot companies. Tecovas, Drew's , and some others that you would be surprised to find out. If the requirements are made clear to the factory in Mexico you will get great products. again thank you for your sincere opinion .
So... I ordered up some franks this summer. After 6 weeks of breaking them in, i love them. The 8" height is perfect. The aggressive arch and last(made on the 55) soon made my feet hurt if i threw on my chippewas. Well, i like having a couple pairs of boots to rotate. I ordered up a pair of the Drews Loggers in 8". The modified 55 last is a bit different than the standard 55. I called Drews and asked if i should measure, or trust that its the same. They said trust it. So i did. But I had to add an insole for optimized fit. Which isn't necessarily bad. Also, the new ones have an eye on the top. So they fixed that issue you had! Also. The website says 3-4 months. But my order was 3 weeks! One nag is i prefer the Vibram V- bar or mini lug vs the maxi lug. My recommendation is to measure even if you know your PNW size.
Update to my comment: these are still good enough boots. But these are not made of a Full Grain Leather. The rough out is rough on both sides. The smooth is a corrected grain smooth. That is not to say they are bad. And since it never said full grain leather in the description, I should not have assumed it would be.
I saw an add on Facebook for these and my first reaction was to see if you've done a review yet, and I have say, as usual, you didn't disappoint. I'm probably going to get a pair of these as back up boots for my nicks.
Great content but the silhouette of the Drew’s boot just seems off to me. The front just seems short compared to the Nicks or Whites loggers. I’d like to see them offer different variations of Made In Mexico Boots , some Packer style boots, and some Wedge Soles. If anyone cares one of my favorite Leather brands is Wills Leather Good, and they have been having there products manufactured in Mexico for awhile now and Mexico has some great craftsman that don’t get enough recognition.
I bought a pair of danner super rainforest logger style and I have to say there was virtually no break in needed and have held up to plenty of dirt, logs, and chainsaws.
Man, these look like great value for money. I’ve had a pair of Wesco Jobmaster Steel Toes on backorder for 6 months, these might be an option to get something faster….
Nice looking boots! Now you're back in my price range and practicality range, Carl. These are like the Tecovas of work boots. I have USA made Lucchese boots and Mexican made Tecovas. Both are nice, but I paid more to receive the slightIy better made and more comfortable Luccheses. But if you don't look at the label inside, it's hard to tell them apart. I would see this same possibility with the Drews boots. I see these Drews as a win-win for those looking for work boots. Nice find Carl!! Having followed your link, I like DREW'S 8-INCH WORK BOOT - ROWDY SMOOTH. I prefer their looks to those of the clownish RW IRs!!
this is exactly the kind of video I've been waiting to find. I have a question about how too get the exact fit, but I'm going to order as soon as I feel comfortable ordering the right size. its not the boot you viewed, but the company I think I feel comfortable with yea!!!!!! thank you
You should do a video on the Scarpa Fuego's, or La Sportiva WLF boots. I've been using this "traditional" style for years, or at least trying to. But I just don't think my feet like them so much. On trying the above boots, I found my feet were a LOT happier. Durability is a concern, though (Though firefighters/other forestry folk I talk to only have good things to say). They aren't the typical boots you check out on here, but more and more folks in the forestry world are using them, at least in Canada.
Drew's may be cheaper, but they don't offer custom fit. I went with Nick's to get a boot that fits my custom foot. Nick's also offers more styles and custom configurations. I paid more, but I got a custom fit boot, which is what I wanted.
Your timing is perfect. I've been looking at the Drew's 8" logger. You helped push me over the indecision hump. With the modification to the 55 last, how do they size compared to the others?
I really can’t believe the quality of these for the price point. I ordered mine about 6 weeks ago, and can’t wait to pit them against my Nicks and Whites.
Options are good. Drews are a quality PNW-type boot at a reasonable cost. $350 is no small cost to the average worker either, but more workers will take a plunge at $350 as opposed to $600, that is human nature. Carl makes a great point about these being an eventual bridge to legitimate PNW built boots. Of course, with rebuildable boots, that could take awhile. Hathorns used to fill that niche as a bridge boot, but these Drews look to fall somewhere between a re-soleable Hathorn and Whites/Nicks rebuildables.
Picked up the 8-inch work boot and the craftsman boot. They are very good quality. Actually, the same boot with just different heights and soles. Only thing I noticed is width seems slightly wider than a normal D width. Some slight heel slip. Just put in some thin inserts for now. Comfortable out of the box. The regular leather ones do come with some sort of coating over the leather. Got a pair of the craftsman ones from Bakers Boots that were 100 dollars off due to some minor scuffing on the fronts. Got them and one place looked like a tear in the leather, but it was just whatever they are coating them with. Just came right off with the leather being fine.
I brought mine just arrived a bit of a let down the stitching has been missed/popped on most of the right toebox and the nap is so uneven compared to the left boot. Have reached out to Drews, was so ready to hit the trials. I'm not annoyed just shocked they were paired up together think durability shouldn't be affected too much bad they look a wee bit whacky.
Bought a pair a couple of days ago. Can't wait till they come! Been wanting a pair of boots that, even if they're not as good as nicks, Whites or Frank's, at least they're made of *similar stuff. When it's a choice between these and a pair of iron rangers, it's these every time.
I think these are going to be my next pair of work boots. I do precast and my boots get very dirty and oily daily... how do you think that will affect the rough out? Other "high quality" boots typically last me about 4 months with routine cleaning and maintenance.
I like Drew’s boots, I have some older pairs of loggers that appear to be made by Viberg for Drew’s at the time. No one is mentioning Franks boots, the patriot comes in black or brown at a low price of $350 and also made in USA.
For someone without the convictions to finally buy a built for life 100% made in USA boot Drew’s is a great option. I have nothing against foreign workers but rather the manufacturing companies the foreign works are employed by that are majorly “getting one over” on the people crafting these boots. From what I have seen they by all rights are making a boot of similar quality to ones that cost $600(base) and selling them for almost half that. Businesses won’t take that cost savings off of the “top end” they almost always take it out of the bottom end meaning the Individuals actually crafting these boots are not getting paid what they are worth. (My opinion) foreign workers are not our enemy. It’s anybody (USA-based or otherwise) that is trying to put one over on these skilled craftspeople no matter what part of the world they are in. Heck even the owner and founder of JK boots (relative newcomer in PNW work-boot makers) is a Ukrainian immigrant. If someone wants to buy these boots that’s totally cool. However I won’t because I know somewhere along the way a guy not too different from me gets shafted on his wages in order for me to buy it at a lower price. I personally am no longer cool with that. I wore Timberlands and foreign made redwings and Wolverines for years and A couple years ago I just slowly started replacing things in my wardrobe with good high quality American made stuff once those individual items broke. I have not looked back… it’s been a great decision.
Hey Carl, you've just added to my confusion of purchasing a new set of loggers lol. Until seeing this video, I was decided on a pair of Chippewa loggers in the new wheat color(new to me atleast). I've had Red Wing Loggers(loved them), Thorogood loggers(a bit rough for me). I also have Hoffman Lineman boots for when I start Line School(Hopefully). Do you have any reviews on the Chippewa Super DNA? Should I step up to Drew's boots or go for the Chippewa's.
Excellent & very helpful review Carl! QC is a huge question for me. Last year I bought a pair of Whites LTT smokejumpers, first 2 pairs they sent me had major flaws. To their credit they built a 3rd brand new pair to perfection. I wonder if Drew’s would have that customer service? 10:27
Hi carl. Could you do a comparison between these Drew's and the Franks Patriot. I am wanting a pair of PNW boots but I live in the UK, so carriage and tax is going to make an expensive boot considerably more!! Comparing both the "budget" options would be so helpful as I have never met anyone that has even seen these boots, let alone tried them on myself. Thank you very much
Appreciate the recommendation man, however I went and looked at these and unfortunately there is one dealbreaker for any real jobsite: And that's that they do not have a safety toe. The version that does have the safety toe (and its only one or two models if I remember correctly) is almost 600 dollars, at which point I'd just go ahead and get another pnw brand.
followed your link, they are $650 they have a way shorter lead time than some other makers, but they are roughly the same price as I can walk into a store and buy White's
Carl, how would you compare the softness of the White "X" sole to the Honey Lug sole used on other loggers? I'm curious what is softer for use when standing on concrete most of the day.
I like the reviews, you do a great job, thanks. I really struggle with wide boots, most of them don't have a wide toe box for really wide Hobbit shaped feet. Do you have any suggestions of boots that might match this?
How reliable is Drews customer service after ordering and dealing with fitting quality or warranty issues...I live near Toronto Canada. Thanks if anyone could respond.
A great choice for wildland firefighter boots for the price. My only issue was a very stiff insole which was solved by buying orthopedic insoles and breaking-in takes a little a longer compared to other boots. Overall, highly recommended boot.
@@souldiarrhea I've yet to have a deployment where they do boot checks, and I'd still trust the screw down soles without a NFPA rating better than a glued on sole with one from the likes of Danner or other similar styles of boots.
Personal review here: They have amazing build quality and Drews logger last is amazing with its arch support and toe room. The arch is at the perfect spot under my foot, my toes have just enough room, and the balls of my feet are at the perfect spot of the boot. The downside for me, their unique gimmick of a high instep works against me. My feet are always sliding, floating up and down, and the leather around the instep bunches up a lot more compared to other PNW boots. I haven't seen anybody complain about that aspect so I'm probably in the minority for that.
My only beef with Drews Boots is that they force you to upgrade to get a waterproof liner. It would be nice if they had the liner offered in their cheaper boot....
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Thanks for all the great info and the time you put into bringing it us. I enjoy your videos my friend. Also, will you be doing another round of jackets with heatstraps? I'd love to get my hands on 1 but they went FAST. Thanks again buddy. Hope you have a great day.
I've literally been waiting for this cuz I was so curious on the drews esp at the price point.
I'm curious about the durability of the white x soles for everyday use.
@@peterhoogeveen7984 Don"t waste your time thinking about it. I've used them daily this winter in Eastern Montana. They stay "sticky" whether its -40 outside or a comfy 65 inside. Transitions are flawless from warm inside to "holy crap cold" outside. 5 months and I have had zero issues with these boots and no visible wear. No sole chunking or hardening while out in the cold. Hell, even the stitching is still intact on the soles.
@@jbsjeep12 thank you
Great video as always, Carl! You covered all the bases well. Nothing new here. Whites and Nicks made Drew's Logger for many years. Drews took a USA made boot across the border, making it affordable. When a brand doesn't actually make boots, they have to find someone to make it for them, and the PNW boot capacity is full. Hats off to Drews. When you buy a pair of Nicks, you are supporting a brand and our US workforce.
hands down! I came to say the same thing. As an Oregonian who collects boots and sneakers I want to support local as much as I can.
thats why i didnt complain too much when i bought my nicks. im employed by american drilled oil and gas, my dad gets his pension from general motors, and i know plenty of small business owners. i buy american in hopes others will do the same and support my family.
Thanks Nicks - next time you're in Eugene or Leon hit us up! We'll show you around. We know your veg tan / bend leather comes from Leon MX and we can help you get suppliers and show you around. Eugene isn't far away ... tell Steve "Go Ducks"
When you buy a pair of Drew's you are supporting a brand and its workers as well. But just because they are from Mexico, are they worth less to you?
@@papayafigure i would rather support my fellow country men. thanks.
Inflation update: $379.95
i was about to buy, and got spooked
They're $523.90 now :(
@@toshley6192 they have 2 different kinds USA 🇺🇸 made and made in Mexico 🇲🇽 same boots two different factories
That's what demand does.
Whites r 600 and some of the white woke boots 424 making them cheaper.
Bought my son a pair of Drews a year and a half ago. He wore them all day at work with no problems on THE FIRST DAY.
He works in a PNW lumberyard and he actually uses them as you would expect. His size was FFFFF. They had no problems with making them to fit. Bakers did a perfect job measuring him.
Drews is (or was) a PNW best kept secret.
Thanks Carl for shining a spotlight on a well deserved boot.
Really like that this guy still has a regular job where he can actulytest these products out
I was on a forest fire detail In Montana and was getting tired of my Red Wing insulated logger. Drew’s had a tent at the complex, I had not heard of them but paid them a visit. Was fitted right there and bought pair, wore them on the fire line the next day…never got a blister. I still have them, and use them on details today, twenty years later. Great boots, I also have a pair of Nicks. Which I use everyday as a Paramedic. Both great boots!
Bro you're a paramedic, that's not construction. A pair of Jordans would last you 20 years with the type of work you do
@@timc4765 Dude no offense you have no idea what paramedics do or where we go.
Carl, first off, I love your stuff. Rarely missing an episode over the last 18 months since finding your channel. I purchased a pair of Nicks not long after your vid on the Builder Pro, and I love them, but, living in Eastern Montana, I wanted a back-up pair and didn't want to dump another $650 for a second pair (threw out all of my other boots, BTW). I suffer a similar issue to you...short wide feet that love a high arch (9 EE...that could easily be and F with wool socks). I ran across Drews while searching for a solution and decided...eventually, with the complete lack of reviews on them, to give them a chance. It's only $350. I've spent much more over the years in shorter periods of time on footwear. I almost hate to admit it, being a huge supporter of "Made in the USA", but, I wear the Drews as a daily driver and use the Nicks as the back-up. The Drews were instantly comfortable right out of the box. The shaft was stiff for a week or two but the foot bed was phenomenal on day one. I wore them for roughly 2 hours the day they arrived, working around the house and shop, without issue, hot spots or pinching (not so for the Nicks). Not surprisingly, the shafts were a bit tough and thick, like the Nicks. But, only took a week to be completely comfortable around my ankle. 5 months later, I'm still struggling with the foot bed of my Nicks. They're fine for 10 to 12 hours but, by then, I can't wait to get them off. My work days are long and, like other men with homes, I have more things to contend with when I get home. The footwear has to handle the beating. A great example...this last Friday (March 31st) I had a show in another town (this could be a bit long, so heads up). I wake up at 3:30 pretty much every day. Did the morning reunite, strapped the Drews on at roughly 4:30 am and headed out for work. Finished work, changed and traveled to the other town for the show...still in the Drews. Sumed up...I had the Drews on my feet for 21 hours. It felt like I'd been wearing my favorite slippers all day. Spent an hour in the hotel room before I realized that I still had my boots on. In short (since I assume you read all of this) I agree...the Drews are every bit PNW for half the price and less than half the break-in. Keep it up, brother!
Glad to see Drew’s boots getting some recognition
My drop 10vs best boots I’ve ever bought
The full leather internal toe (rather than celastic) and formed left and right shanks, plus the formed insole and modified 55 last make these top notch. I love mine, and would pay the 575 for them if made in the Pacific Northwest.
Paying fantastic bootmakers in Leon is a great investment. For me, and for keeping great paying jobs in Mexico. My relatives live there and they are hardworking wonderful people! They lift where they stand, so to speak, and are actually more successful than much of my family up here!
That is why I support Nicks and other local spots. I live in the pacific northwest.
These are so good, I bought two pairs right away. Part of me feels guilty for not buying US made, but I've at least got two pairs of Whites and a pair of Nicks so I'm still out ahead haha. The value for these is just too incredible though.
Totally agree!
Bro most US companies don't give a shit about us anyway.
How was the sizing for you?
US made isn't always best. In fact, its usually not the case. Buy for the quality, price and support not for where/who made it.
Carl I almost pulled the trigger on a pair of Drew's a few years ago and went down the path of Redwing instead. Thanks so much for the review, I am not upset with my Redwing but they do not have enough arch support for me. Looking to get a pair of Drew's after this video. Keep up the great work and videos.
Another great FYI video. I also wear pull on boots a bit to if I'm banging on my anvil or in barns. Pull on boots is where I learned of the boot makers in Leon Mexico. There's alot of interesting history if your into that. The bootmaking processes have been passed down from generations there and they really know what they are doing.
I bought a pair of _Redwing Lineman Boots_ in 1983.... resoled once. Wore them full time for the first seven years and part time there after. Paid $175 which was *HUGE* bite out of my E-4 Navy paycheck. They're in my PPE locker in the garage right now. Best investment I ever made.
Buy cheap - buy twice.
"own better, look better, live better"
Thanks man
Great video and nice to see boots that offer good value after only one re-sole.
You'll get that coat rack eventually, Carl
He did a while ago on the video where he talked about his collaboration with Nick's to make the Vintage Tanker boots.
But is he really trying?
It was not that long ago that I would have balked at paying $350.for any kind of footwear much less work boots but I am going to seriously look into getting a pair of these. Thank you for your presentation.
Yep until you have crushed arches, tendonitis, spine, hip damage and then you are forced to, like this guy lol....
@@HeritageCast what do you mean?
@@HeritageCast you have no clue what you're talking about.
I almost reached out a few weeks ago but figured you'd be on it. Got myself the rowdy leather workbooks from Drews for $379. Should be here this week.
Hahaha well you can still reach out anytime bro. I’ll do my best to make videos people want to see.
let me know how these are man. i’ve been eyeing them but can’t decide if i want to pull the trigger
I will have to say that I loved my new Drew’s so much I got a second pair coming with a wedge sole for when I work on concrete . I’ve owned most of the PNW boots on the market and the only new PNW boots I haven’t owned is Jk boots , I have owned used franks and nicks but not a new one but long story short the Drew’s boots are just as good as any of my many other pnw boots. I would like to own a pair of JKs but I couldn’t get anyone to answer my question and I’ve sent them many messages . Drew’s and bakers boots have the best customer service of any of the pnw boot brands, except franks , they are amazing as well. With the customer service and quality boots , bakers, Drew’s and Franks will have my business.
I've ordered a pair of their work boots in the rowdy smooth leather. I'm waiting for them to arrive and since I have a pair of Nick's , it'll make for a good comparison. Great video per usual Carl.
Same! I hear that this batch is being finished in house to get done.
@@Ikari777 Oh , that's fantastic ! Really looking forward to receiving the boots. 🍻
Let me know the results of your purchase. I am interested in a pair myself
Have mine on my feet right now, they're as awesome as they look on their website
This is incredible bang for the buck. Thank you!
Great video. I love both pairs of my Drew’s boots so much I’m going to buy more!!! The comfort is amazing , especially coming from a guy that had his back broken. The support is everything I’ve come to expect from companies like whites and Wesco and half the price. For guys who need 2 pairs for work and can’t afford whites, these are the way to go. The customer service you get from Drew’s and Bakers boots is amazing, so they have earned my business for life. Drew’s is building me a pair with a wedge sole with a lineman shank and can’t wait to get them so I’ll have a pair for logging and a pair for running equipment and when I work on concrete.
Carl, thanks for doing this review! I've been looking at Drew's boots for some months, wondering how they compared to the other PNW brands. I have some Nicks Overlanders and love them. They were my "gateway drug". I have friends that need good boots but refuse to spend $600 for them, so I'll share your review with them. Good job, once again, sir. The one important thing about these boots is they don't have a narrow width to order....it's either medium or wide. Those of us that went to Nicks, etc. to get a custom fit with narrow feet can't get it with these Drew's. 😕
True story, but I’d take your nicks size and order that with Drew’s. That’s what I did and they worked out well.
Good point!
I am happy to report that the 10" brown full rough outs I just received have an eyelet at the very top. These are beautiful boots at a price too good to miss out on. I highly suggest pulling the trigger on these before the price creeps up like everything else that's too good to be true!
I ordered a pair of drews loggers because of this video. Thanks Carl.
I bought a pair of these for California fire season (I would be doing GIS, not actual fire fighting so white cross is probably fine for me)
They said 12 weeks lead and came in 2 weeks. They are more rough and more gray brown rough out, which I prefer.
But wanted to say Drew’s took your suggestion and the top is an eyelet (despite the website still having speed hook at the top).
They are awesome and super happy with them, can’t wait until I have another 100 hours break in and can hike in them here in CA in the Sierras.
I wore out four pairs of Wesco Job Masters when I worked in the woods and lived/worked on the family ranch in Montana. I have one pair of Job Masters left that I wear when I cut firewood or work in my woodyard. For my feet, I can't imagine a better boot, and I always liked the way the Wesco boots held their shape until utterly destroyed. I'd recommend them to anyone who packs a chainsaw or climbs telephone poles.
I have been wearing drews lace to toe since 2002 .had them resold and completely rebuilt, great boot at a fair price. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for sharing!
Agreed. I don't think it will hurt the US made boots either. Those look good, but I'm still going with US for Pacific NW type boots.
i love my Drew’s Logger boots so much, best boot i have ever had. and you can't beat the price!
They're over $300...
@@JonO387 ok and?
I have been looking at all those 500- and 600-dollar PNW brands of loggers, and to save a couple hundred bucks, I would try a pair of Drew's. Since most of my cowboy boots are made in Mexico and seem to be better quality and workmanship than my USA made cowboy boots, I don't see why Drew's would be any different.
To be honest, the largest advantage of Drew work boots is the price! Under $400 for similar quality boots of White’s, Nicks. Nowadays, it becomes more and more mind struggle for me to buy White’s because of the price increase.
Yeah these people that try to guilt trip people out of buying these because they arent made in the US are insane. I guess they should sell the cell phones and other electronics they own because they aren't made in the US.
Mexico has a long tradition of boot making so you’ll get no beef from me there. However this just shows how impressive it is that Frank’s is able to produce the Patriot boot at the same price is the USA!
Truth!
Did you test these boots out? Any follow-up video coming soon??
To your point regarding the pre molded insole. Yes it may take a little longer to make it but I don’t know why it’s not done across the board for all handmade boots. The bespoke custom boot/shoe makers take an impression of the foot and build around that. Yes, the end result is more expensive but likely very much worth it.
I ordered mine about a month ago. 10 inch full brown rough out. Can't wait till the show up
Been rockin my loggers from them since 2012. Drew’s is the way to go!!
I've been wearing Belviews since my Army days and have never been disappointed. I can't justify buying a pair of boots from any company that I can't have fitted in person, have to wait six months to a year for a pair of boots that probanly won't fit correctly and pay $400-$600 with questionable customer service. I'll stick with what I know and has proven to be reliably consistant, economical and comfortable. Belview tanker boots have been my go to for years.
I can't find Belviews. Do you mean Bellevilles?
Thanks for the grate video. This is the first video/review on a boot from Drew's. I have a pair of Drew's cascade work packer boots, and I love them. Going on 3 years with them I work in a machine shop and farm on the side. A guy can get a good boot that is a little nicer on the wallet. I do have a pair of whites smoke jumper and the Drew's are just as well built as the whites.
Great creative content Carl & thumbs up for introducing us to these fine looking great value boots,Boy they do look good but I would be sporting them bad boys around town & work.
I bought my 4th pair of Thorogoods recently. They were the only loggers at that price point that I found, union made with a steel toe. Now I know about Drews, around the same price, and apparently they offer steel toe. I would have tried them this time around but will have to wait for a year or so.
Thanks for the info!
I have several pairs of Nicks HNW last and have been wanting to try a 55 last but have a hard time spending 700 bucks on something I may not like. These will be a perfect test.
At least Nick's are still $550 or so per set when whites have gone up to $675 now. That's too much for stock boots.
Would love to see you compare these to franks patriot boots. I'm leaning towards those as they can have a composite or steel toe.
I have been waiting for the top boot review guys (like you) to review these. I had a pair on order from when they were newly announced, but the wait time kept creeping up. It went from a week to 3 months after I finalized my order. In the mean time, I got a sweet deal on a pair of Nicks so cancelled my order. But, I am still convinced they would have served me well.
Carl you mentioned that your boots are going to need a re-sole soon. Talk to your cobbler and have him replace the speed hook with an eyelet. That would fix the only fault in the Drew’s boot. Custom workwear!
Good call!
I’ve been eyeing Drew’s for some time now, so knowing they get the Carl Murawski stamp of approval is good news 👌🏻👌🏻
Love your channel great information!! Leon Mexico seems to be the go to place for a lot of American boot companies. Tecovas, Drew's , and some others that you would be surprised to find out. If the requirements are made clear to the factory in Mexico you will get great products. again thank you for your sincere opinion .
So... I ordered up some franks this summer. After 6 weeks of breaking them in, i love them. The 8" height is perfect.
The aggressive arch and last(made on the 55) soon made my feet hurt if i threw on my chippewas.
Well, i like having a couple pairs of boots to rotate.
I ordered up a pair of the Drews Loggers in 8".
The modified 55 last is a bit different than the standard 55.
I called Drews and asked if i should measure, or trust that its the same. They said trust it. So i did. But I had to add an insole for optimized fit. Which isn't necessarily bad.
Also, the new ones have an eye on the top. So they fixed that issue you had!
Also. The website says 3-4 months. But my order was 3 weeks!
One nag is i prefer the Vibram V- bar or mini lug vs the maxi lug.
My recommendation is to measure even if you know your PNW size.
Update to my comment: these are still good enough boots. But these are not made of a Full Grain Leather. The rough out is rough on both sides. The smooth is a corrected grain smooth.
That is not to say they are bad.
And since it never said full grain leather in the description, I should not have assumed it would be.
Actually your video shows a slide that says the upper IS full grain. But it's not. It also has some sort of layer of paint or finish on it.
Thank you for sharing, those i hard to find, can't have my hands on hardly any of those. But at least i see what's outhere !!!
Thanks for introducing us working folk to more affordable work boots. Going to purchase but wondering about sizing. Go down a half size?
I'm a 10.5-11 in sneakers, 8.5 in JK, I think 10 in Nick's, and a 9.5 in Drew's. I think I would've benefited from going down to a 9
Great video and info. After watching your video I was so curious about these boots that I ended up buying a pair of the Drew's 8" logger. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
I saw an add on Facebook for these and my first reaction was to see if you've done a review yet, and I have say, as usual, you didn't disappoint. I'm probably going to get a pair of these as back up boots for my nicks.
Drew’s is a rock solid company I bought my whites smokejumpers from them nice people to do business with great review 👍👍
I agree, they’re really great people!
Great content but the silhouette of the Drew’s boot just seems off to me. The front just seems short compared to the Nicks or Whites loggers. I’d like to see them offer different variations of Made In Mexico Boots , some Packer style boots, and some Wedge Soles. If anyone cares one of my favorite Leather brands is Wills Leather Good, and they have been having there products manufactured in Mexico for awhile now and Mexico has some great craftsman that don’t get enough recognition.
I bought a pair of danner super rainforest logger style and I have to say there was virtually no break in needed and have held up to plenty of dirt, logs, and chainsaws.
Man, these look like great value for money. I’ve had a pair of Wesco Jobmaster Steel Toes on backorder for 6 months, these might be an option to get something faster….
Those dudes down in Leon Mexico know how to build a boot, hands down. Best place outside of the US to sorce labor for sure.
Nice looking boots! Now you're back in my price range and practicality range, Carl. These are like the Tecovas of work boots. I have USA made Lucchese boots and Mexican made Tecovas. Both are nice, but I paid more to receive the slightIy better made and more comfortable Luccheses. But if you don't look at the label inside, it's hard to tell them apart. I would see this same possibility with the Drews boots. I see these Drews as a win-win for those looking for work boots. Nice find Carl!! Having followed your link, I like DREW'S 8-INCH WORK BOOT - ROWDY SMOOTH. I prefer their looks to those of the clownish RW IRs!!
this is exactly the kind of video I've been waiting to find. I have a question about how too get the exact fit, but I'm going to order as soon as I feel comfortable ordering the right size. its not the boot you viewed, but the company I think I feel comfortable with yea!!!!!! thank you
I always wear Danner boots that I bought in the late 90's, hadn't heard of Drew's until now.
You should do a video on the Scarpa Fuego's, or La Sportiva WLF boots.
I've been using this "traditional" style for years, or at least trying to. But I just don't think my feet like them so much. On trying the above boots, I found my feet were a LOT happier. Durability is a concern, though (Though firefighters/other forestry folk I talk to only have good things to say).
They aren't the typical boots you check out on here, but more and more folks in the forestry world are using them, at least in Canada.
How did you darken the leather heal stack and midsole? It looks awesome
Drew's may be cheaper, but they don't offer custom fit. I went with Nick's to get a boot that fits my custom foot. Nick's also offers more styles and custom configurations. I paid more, but I got a custom fit boot, which is what I wanted.
Your timing is perfect. I've been looking at the Drew's 8" logger. You helped push me over the indecision hump. With the modification to the 55 last, how do they size compared to the others?
Pretty damned close. I ordered my Nicks size and they worked out well, albeit with a bit more volume internally.
They recommend 1.5 sizes down from Brannock which was bang-on for me. I measure an 11, wear a 10.5 in most GYW shoes, and a 9.5 in Drew's is perfect.
@@CarlMurawski Thanks!
@@Xaluber Thanks!
I really can’t believe the quality of these for the price point. I ordered mine about 6 weeks ago, and can’t wait to pit them against my Nicks and Whites.
I own 4 pares of whites. love them. Internet didn't exist when I started buying quality boots. Whatever you buy you will be happy and never look back.
Options are good. Drews are a quality PNW-type boot at a reasonable cost. $350 is no small cost to the average worker either, but more workers will take a plunge at $350 as opposed to $600, that is human nature. Carl makes a great point about these being an eventual bridge to legitimate PNW built boots. Of course, with rebuildable boots, that could take awhile. Hathorns used to fill that niche as a bridge boot, but these Drews look to fall somewhere between a re-soleable Hathorn and Whites/Nicks rebuildables.
Picked up the 8-inch work boot and the craftsman boot. They are very good quality. Actually, the same boot with just different heights and soles. Only thing I noticed is width seems slightly wider than a normal D width. Some slight heel slip. Just put in some thin inserts for now. Comfortable out of the box. The regular leather ones do come with some sort of coating over the leather. Got a pair of the craftsman ones from Bakers Boots that were 100 dollars off due to some minor scuffing on the fronts. Got them and one place looked like a tear in the leather, but it was just whatever they are coating them with. Just came right off with the leather being fine.
Carl, you sold me. I'm ordering a pair right now!
I brought mine just arrived a bit of a let down the stitching has been missed/popped on most of the right toebox and the nap is so uneven compared to the left boot. Have reached out to Drews, was so ready to hit the trials. I'm not annoyed just shocked they were paired up together think durability shouldn't be affected too much bad they look a wee bit whacky.
Great video as always, Carl!
Thanks brother!!!
Man, those black rough out boots look so good! Might have to snag a pair
Bought a pair a couple of days ago. Can't wait till they come! Been wanting a pair of boots that, even if they're not as good as nicks, Whites or Frank's, at least they're made of *similar stuff. When it's a choice between these and a pair of iron rangers, it's these every time.
These might be better than nicks and whites. They have a veg tan leather toe box, cork and an extra leather shank which I don’t see elsewhere
I think these are going to be my next pair of work boots. I do precast and my boots get very dirty and oily daily... how do you think that will affect the rough out? Other "high quality" boots typically last me about 4 months with routine cleaning and maintenance.
Now that is one amazing boot. Once you get them broke in they will treat you well.
Could the 8” boots be suitable as a non work boot for casual winter wear? or does the high heel make them uncomfortable for walking?
How waterproof are they? Good for all temperatures and weathers and seasons as well?
I'm definitely sticking to American made boots, but to each their own.
I like Drew’s boots, I have some older pairs of loggers that appear to be made by Viberg for Drew’s at the time.
No one is mentioning Franks boots, the patriot comes in black or brown at a low price of $350 and also made in USA.
Yes indeed! I ordered a pair of them to be shipped to me for review and comparison.
For someone without the convictions to finally buy a built for life 100% made in USA boot Drew’s is a great option. I have nothing against foreign workers but rather the manufacturing companies the foreign works are employed by that are majorly “getting one over” on the people crafting these boots. From what I have seen they by all rights are making a boot of similar quality to ones that cost $600(base) and selling them for almost half that. Businesses won’t take that cost savings off of the “top end” they almost always take it out of the bottom end meaning the Individuals actually crafting these boots are not getting paid what they are worth. (My opinion) foreign workers are not our enemy. It’s anybody (USA-based or otherwise) that is trying to put one over on these skilled craftspeople no matter what part of the world they are in. Heck even the owner and founder of JK boots (relative newcomer in PNW work-boot makers) is a Ukrainian immigrant. If someone wants to buy these boots that’s totally cool. However I won’t because I know somewhere along the way a guy not too different from me gets shafted on his wages in order for me to buy it at a lower price. I personally am no longer cool with that. I wore Timberlands and foreign made redwings and Wolverines for years and A couple years ago I just slowly started replacing things in my wardrobe with good high quality American made stuff once those individual items broke. I have not looked back… it’s been a great decision.
Hey Carl, you've just added to my confusion of purchasing a new set of loggers lol. Until seeing this video, I was decided on a pair of Chippewa loggers in the new wheat color(new to me atleast). I've had Red Wing Loggers(loved them), Thorogood loggers(a bit rough for me). I also have Hoffman Lineman boots for when I start Line School(Hopefully). Do you have any reviews on the Chippewa Super DNA? Should I step up to Drew's boots or go for the Chippewa's.
Excellent & very helpful review Carl! QC is a huge question for me. Last year I bought a pair of Whites LTT smokejumpers, first 2 pairs they sent me had major flaws. To their credit they built a 3rd brand new pair to perfection.
I wonder if Drew’s would have that customer service? 10:27
Good question!
When comparing the drew logger boot and franks patriot boot, which would u say is the higher quality boot?
Great stuff been looking @Drews Boots, thanks
Are these rebuildable and able to resole?
yes
Hi carl. Could you do a comparison between these Drew's and the Franks Patriot. I am wanting a pair of PNW boots but I live in the UK, so carriage and tax is going to make an expensive boot considerably more!! Comparing both the "budget" options would be so helpful as I have never met anyone that has even seen these boots, let alone tried them on myself.
Thank you very much
What kind of boot was the one with the straps and buckle from the beginning? 😮
Appreciate the recommendation man, however I went and looked at these and unfortunately there is one dealbreaker for any real jobsite: And that's that they do not have a safety toe. The version that does have the safety toe (and its only one or two models if I remember correctly) is almost 600 dollars, at which point I'd just go ahead and get another pnw brand.
followed your link, they are $650 they have a way shorter lead time than some other makers, but they are roughly the same price as I can walk into a store and buy White's
Ordered a pair of the 8in
I have been eyeing Nick's for months, guess time will tell if they truly are a gateway lol
Thx for the vid
Carl, how would you compare the softness of the White "X" sole to the Honey Lug sole used on other loggers?
I'm curious what is softer for use when standing on concrete most of the day.
I like the reviews, you do a great job, thanks. I really struggle with wide boots, most of them don't have a wide toe box for really wide Hobbit shaped feet. Do you have any suggestions of boots that might match this?
Those look like one helluva boot. Awesome review.
Should be no problem on where the boots are made as long as the Quality Control is being enforced.
How reliable is Drews customer service after ordering and dealing with fitting quality or warranty issues...I live near Toronto Canada. Thanks if anyone could respond.
Terrible
A great choice for wildland firefighter boots for the price. My only issue was a very stiff insole which was solved by buying orthopedic insoles and breaking-in takes a little a longer compared to other boots.
Overall, highly recommended boot.
These are not fire boots. They do not have fireproof stitching an do not adhere to the NFPA 1977 standard.
@@souldiarrhea I've yet to have a deployment where they do boot checks, and I'd still trust the screw down soles without a NFPA rating better than a glued on sole with one from the likes of Danner or other similar styles of boots.
Dang man... Now I want a pair in that "Rowdy Smooth" style. Guess I'll have to wait til they have my size back in stock and give them a try.
WoW and i thought Jim Green was a steal
Personal review here:
They have amazing build quality and Drews logger last is amazing with its arch support and toe room. The arch is at the perfect spot under my foot, my toes have just enough room, and the balls of my feet are at the perfect spot of the boot.
The downside for me, their unique gimmick of a high instep works against me. My feet are always sliding, floating up and down, and the leather around the instep bunches up a lot more compared to other PNW boots. I haven't seen anybody complain about that aspect so I'm probably in the minority for that.
My only beef with Drews Boots is that they force you to upgrade to get a waterproof liner. It would be nice if they had the liner offered in their cheaper boot....