What No One Seems to Have Noticed About Thursday Boots. My Message to the Company.
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I bought my first pair of Thursday Boots seven years ago. Recently, I purchased my second pair and noticed something amazing.
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Thanks so much for the kind words and support, we hope you love your new pair!
Thanks! And I do!
Man Thursday boots are awesome. Such a great boot.
And thank YOU for being honest and having integrity. I have never had such a pleasurable experience with ANY companies customer service than I’ve had with Thursday.
Thank you Thursdays boots.
Honestly I would love to see a $20 increase if some material or construction upgrades came with it.
Well said! Hats off to Thursday for sticking to a price point for so long during a tough time.
Great review, thank you.
Makes me want to buy more! :-)
I just got my first pair. They are awesome. I want to reward companies that keep things accessible to more people. Thursdays rock!
Definitely!
Thursday really is kicking ass in that price range. I’ve had mine for over a year and wear them daily and they’re still in fantastic shape.
100%!
How do these guys do it? So impressed that they are not jumping on board the gouge wagon like so many companies. Excellent business practice Thursday.
Seriously, the gouge wagon is real.
Well said, there aren't many companies that actually stay true to their mission to maintain low prices and still produce same quality products. I own two pairs, the Captain and the Diplomat and they are my favorite boots. I'm getting ready to get the Vanguard. Kudos to Thursday Boots, keep up the good work!!!
I've got my eye on those Diplomats. So hard not to buy 'em all!
Two things
1. Thank your for this video. I was recently introduced to Thursday and I think they’re going to my first pair of boots.
2. They took the time to comment on your video, now I’m thinking I’m ordering my first pair of boots today.
Thanks!
Great video! With so much negativity in the world today (it seems to me that trolling and throwing shade have become vogue over the last several years), you took time to share appreciation. I LOVE Thursday Boots! Have 7 pairs and a sneaker. I would have 20 if I could! Still have a long wish list. In fact, that Natural has been on my list for a while. Happy you showed it for color, as the professional photography can be rather generous. Seeing it in this video makes me want it more. Cheers!
7 pairs! That’s awesome! There’s so many great leathers and styles it’s hard to decide.
Huge fan. I have 4 Thursdays. 3 boots and a sneaker. Just love them. Thank you Thursday!
I've been eyeing those sneakers for a while. Maybe next Spring!
I never seen your videos before, but this was honestly a great and well said video Thank you for making it.
I appreciate that!
Amazing, my pair of boots are on the way. I hope I'm just as satisfied.
I’ve never heard of this channel before today, but I enjoyed the level-headed and positive take. The Thursday President was the first boot I ever owned, and I regard them very highly. I’m going for a more expensive Grantstone split toe ($380 :0), but you can only have one first! Great video :)
Thanks! Those Grant Stone's look amazing!
I just purchased a pair of Thursday Vanguard in Indigo Chromexcel. Gorgeous boots. The clicking in the leather is perfect. No loose grain at all.
The Vanguards look amazing. Might have to pick up a pair one of these days.
Agreed 100% on what you said about Thursday. They did great as a company. Also sending my appreciation from Malaysia. Bought my first Thursday President back in June and loving it. Now after watching this, I definitly going to order those Horween Chromexcel Natural Captain coz they just made it available again recently.
Fellow Malaysian here. I’ve been eyeing for a pair of Thursday boots for a while now. Did you manage to get the right size? I just don’t want the hassle of going back and forth with returning and getting the proper size 😆
@@anasmustafa288 If you know your size in boots - Dr Martens, Red Wing, Wolverine etc.- I'm sure it will be the same. The sizing are almost the same as my regular leather office shoe, but not sneakers. If it's a little bit bigger, no worries bro, just throw in some insole and wear a thick crew sock.
@@arrohimahmad6508 Thanks for the tip bro! I’ll keep that in mind when I decide to order a pair
I was checking back daily for those naturals to come in stock. I love the look of them.
I'm from Singapore, so we have rather similar climates. How did the boots hold up in heavy rains. Did your socks get wet? I saw a review that hit the boot for not being that waterproof even though it was stated on their website that they are waterproof (only referring to those that are blake stitched and goodyear welted).
Just bought my first pair of Thursday Boots…Vanguard French Roast. Did tons of research across multiple brands and pricing. I am very impressed with the style and quality. I have my eyes on a second pair of Thursday Boots down the road. Thanks for the review and Thank You Thursday Boot Company!
I've had my eye on that very same pair of boots. They look amazing!
I feel even better for buy the Vanguard in the Indigo today.
Those look sweet!
Thursday boots is a great company with amazing products that are sustained by a wonderful customer service.
I bought my first captain and 2 after another captain, not satisfied yet, a sneaker and after doing a such huge research, I bought a leather jacket.
What amazing products for fare price.
Thank you Thursday!!!
Those jackets look sweet!
It has been brought up in a few channels. Frankly, as unpopular as it may be I hope they do raise prices a bit. Value proposition will still remain one of the best on the market and reward well-earned success! Maybe even spurn development...full leather insoles option, anyone? Thanks for bringing this up and Im glad TB viewed and commented, nice pat on the back for a damn fine product and price!
A few years ago, they used to offer premium leather versions of their boots for a few dollars more. It would be great to see something like that again.
That's an interesting idea though I wonder if just providing the option would end up being too expensive because adding another manufacturing line reduces the ability to streamline production. Still might be worth looking into since I know a lot of boot folk are obsessed with leather insoles I think even if it added 30-40 bucks that might still work for some people.
And they are able to be resoled (they have a Goodyear welt). Are lined, and are designed to be comfortable upon first wearing. Thursday are a great deal. I got mine in black and wear them even with my tuxedo.
Even with a tux! Nice!
I see your point and will revisit Thursdays.
Sounds good.
Thursdays have always been a great boot; especially for the price and more so when you compare it to many department store brands.
I love it vid :-) Keep it up!
Thanks so much!
Thursday’s are perfect for travelers. They go with a suit they go with blue jeans. I hiked up a mountain in them then Immediately went to a fancy restaurant. They got beat up to hell because I walked over 50 miles but slapped on some polish and wax and good as new. Comfortable enough for long travels study enough for any adventure. Stylish enough for every situation
Yep. Love the versatility of them.
I bought a pair of Vanguards (Thursday's U.S. made boot) as factory seconds that had a superficially issue you had to really look to notice. I was impressed. I ended up buying a pair of Captains and a pair of their sneakers. I fully expected to see their prices hike up a bit this past year. Kudos for them for figuring out a way to keep quality high and prices down.
Did you find those factory seconds on eBay?
@@StrayReviews I did. I couldn't decide between the Captain and the Vanguard, but when I read someone comment in a review regarding factory seconds on Ebay I ran a quick search and just so happened to find my size and the leather I liked best. Made the decision pretty easy. I've since bought a pair of boots and sneakers directly from Thursday. Well worth the full price.
@@JamesWilliams-he4lb Very cool. I'm going to check that out.
I am a huge fan of Thursdays! Great boots at a extraordinary price point for this day and time.
Totally agree!
They tend to watch a lot of videos on their boots so good chance they’ll see this and leave a comment
That's cool!
I own 10 pairs of Thursday boots (7 boots, 3 sneakers) I will only buy boots from them even my work boots the Explorer matte black perfect for a security officer or Police or first responders jobs. I LOVE THEM!
10 pairs! That's awesome! How do you like the sneakers?
@@StrayReviews the sneakers are super comfortable, low maintenance, a can of mink oil will do the trick with these I've had them for 2 years now, natural creasing and that's it they still look phenomenal. I wear them with my bespoke plaid Tracksuits (I'm a Master Tailor I made them myself) they look right at home and I get compliments on my shoes at least once every time I wear them without fail which is nice and I do mean eveytime lol.
@@andreleverettejr3747 Love it! Now I just need to decide which color to get! Leaning toward the white with gum sole.
Agree, except I find the tennis shoes too stiff.
@@StrayReviews I have the white, back with white sole, and cacao heritage pairs, they are all stellar sir you can't go wrong with any of them
Made my first thursday purchase (last thursday lol) and it all came today. 2 pairs of captain boots (matte black and Arizona) and Tobacco bifold wallet ( been in market for new wallet for awhile) and a matte black heritage belt. It was a expensive order and despite all the good reviews I'd seen on youtube I still immediately felt buyers remorse after checking out such a hefty price tag with a company I never shopped with. Fast forward to today and I get my package....Mind Blown! I didn't even open the boots first I opted to go in order from the wallet - belt - then the boots. Everything I ordered just reeks of Quality (And the great smell of leather!) and I couldn't be more happy that I hit the checkout button last week lol I definitely plan to go back and get some cedar shoe trees and one of the jackets (maybe a jean jacket too as they apparently just added those!). If anyone reading is on the fence about buying something from the company I urge you go ahead and buy with confidence.
I love that leather smell! Those shoe trees are a good idea. I've always kept my Thursdays with trees and they've held their shape really well over the years.
I have 2 pair of captains and I love them. I wear them 75% or more of the time I'm not at work. Can't say enough good things.
Nice!
Thursday Vanguards are great, their sneakers are great, I even ordered my mom a pair of their sneakers. So we've got 7 total in the house.
I’ve got my eye on a pair of their sneakers. They look great.
Honestly I know very little about boots, but I reckon they've balanced the quality and price as well as, if not better than any other boot company out there. Based on what I've seen around, there is no boots with the quality of materials and design of Thursday at this price point of $199. And you're right, they have yet to raise their price when EVERYTHING is going up! Which is essentially a price CUT if you think about it.
I feel like it's kind of diminishing returns when you pay more for Redwing, Grant Stone, JK, Nicks, Whites, or Viberg. Sure you might get a better constructed boot, but at what cost?
As far as I can tell, they have not changed the construction and snuck in any cost savings either. I know they are constantly making small changes behind the scenes but as far as I know that is to improve their product, not save cost. I guess one cost advantage they have is that the boots are made in Mexico where labor is cheaper than the USA, Canada, Italy, or Japan. In fact, I believe Mexican labor may actually be cheaper than even China (don't quote me on that, but I've seen some data to suggest as such lately...) Off topic but I've also heard Indonesian boot brands make very high value boots as well.
This "low" price can't last forever, but it's impressive and appreciated that they have kept it at $199 (for the President and the Captain) for so long, especially during this high inflation!
I read an article that said many companies raise prices simply because they can, not because of production costs. It’s good to know there’s at least one company out there that isn’t about fleecing their customers.
Great great company! Awesome product and awesome customer service. While still remaining relatively cheap all those times!
Indeed!
Agree, Thursday are by far the best value in boots. Others in the same price point will range from simply decent to absolute garbage, but Thursday boots are high quality. Not every boot has to be bespoke and such insane attention to detail (and eye watering price tags) that you're afraid to wear them. I have two pair of captains in Arizona adobe (fave) and safari and love them both. I'll be looking to pick up a pair of dark olive once they get the stock replenished, and maybe try a different style.
I agree. At Thursday's price point, I'm not afraid to knock them around.
I have five pairs of Thursday boots. Also just bought their boat shoe. You just cant beat the price and the amazing quality product they produce. Feels so good when your foot sinks in a high quality leather boot or shoe.
True. Super great bang for the buck.
Really thinking hard about getting a pair of these
I've really enjoyed mine.
I have one Thursday boot that still looks brand new! 😊 Well, that's Because I lost it 😮 in a move right after I bought it many years ago. So, wherever it is, I'm sure it's a panty dropper. 😂🎉❤😅
😂 Such a bummer to lose a boot so soon after buying it though.
Different boots. Thursday has made it a point to keep the Captains (the 2nd boot) at $199.00 and Boot Spy points that out all the time.
The first pair was a special limited edition that Thursday did for Huckberry. Here's the original product listing huckberry.com/store/thursday-boot-company/category/p/22777-president-roughout-boot
I'm seeing a few videos that's talking about Insole problems and that it the thing to have a comfortable shoe or boot. It may come from not a stable footbead.
Well said
Thanks!
I bought 2 pairs of Captain boots 2 years ago, and they are among the best boots I have ever owned, at any price.
I do have to wonder if the construction is still the same, as the company does not have a huge profit margin, which is why they remain so reasonably priced. I would be willing to pay an inflation linked price increase if that was the way to ensure that their materials and construction remained the same.
I've thought about that myself.
I never have such brand loyalty that I wont move on to something else if the price rises too much yet quality remains the same or worse. There are tons of boot companies out there, if Thursday starts slipping in their quality (or price doesnt match quality) then someone else will step in and fill the void left. Having said that, I believe Thursday (in late 2022 as I write this) are the best budget boots you can buy these days, and I have a healthy collection (15 pairs now I think?) from various brands spanning more than 20 years.
What color or exact model are your Thursday in this video? I kinda wanna get me a pair too!
The boots I bought 7 years ago were rough out Presidents. I don't think they're available anymore. The new pair I bought were Captains in Chromexel leather in natural color.
So I bought my first pair of Thursdays in September of 2019. They were a pair of black captains that I actually wore with a suit. I was very excited to get them because they had the exact look I wanted.
Fast forward 3 months...Unfortunately they did NOT hold up. I was very disappointed. They was alot of wear of the edges of the sole and I even had slight separation of the soles layers around the edges of the boots. Like I stated before I paired them with a suit and wore them about 4-5 times a week to the office. Now my office job did require me to stand alot but again I was indoors in a climate controlled environment wearing a suit. Hardly a factory to say the least. I believe I wore them out on town 1 or 2x in that 3month period as well. Anyways I'm tempted to get another pair because they have the exact look I want in a boot and the price is like you stated phenominal, but im very hesitant after that first pair.
Ouch. That's disappointing.
Thursday best value hands down.
The "bang for your buck" factor is high for sure.
Theyre good value, but Red Wings are just as good value, and Grant Stone too.
I plan on buying a pair of the
captain's and am undecided about the size to order. I am
a size 9 in nike and other shoes I own. Thursday said
to go down a half size . Has anyone had a problem with that? I have never had to do that with other boots.
I've gone down a half size with my Thursdays and they fit great.
@@StrayReviews Thanks for the info.
The only thing stopping me, for a little while anyway, from buying another pair of Captain Thursday Boots is that I have a million pairs of shoes already. And a few pairs of boots. But I’ve been looking at four other colors for the past year since I’ve bought my first pair. No other company can compete with the construction, leather, look, feel, and price point, of Thursday Boots! No one! Cheers
I feel your pain. The closet only has so much space.
Why would no one seem to have noticed that Thursday boots are good value----$240 7 years ago,and now about $199? If you're in the boot market you would certainly notice.Also some products (not many) can become cheaper because of new processes,buyin
True. When I posted this back in September, I didn't notice that anyone was talking about it, so I thought I would. They really are a great value.
I know Thursday is constantly refining their process, but aren't those (the original pair) Vanguards? Apologies, otherwise but there's your price diff. GREAT boots, overall...I too enjoy my Cap'ns!
They're presidents. Way back in the day, they offered "premium leather" versions of the Captain and President at a higher price. They also offered a "Black Label" line of boots that were over $400.
@@StrayReviews Oh...how interesting. I appreciate the insight.
Factory approved.
Thanks!
The 240 boots were made in America, the 199 ones are made in Mexico so the prices are the same. But I’m not a fan really
Yep. Everything made in America seems to carry a heavier price tag.
Not sure, but I believe you are equating the 7 year old made in the USA Vanguard boots $$ to the Captain boots made in Mexico $$❓
They're actually President boots made in Mexico. I think the only thing unique about them is that the rough out leather was a Huckberry exclusive.
Never changing your prices is great for the consumer but it might not be so great for the company or its workers. $200 in 2015 is worth $250 in 2022 due to our government's financial misconduct. By keeping the price the same, Thursday have effectively reduced the price by 25%. I would not mind at all if they increased the price of the boots to $250. That would just be recognizing that the boots are still worth the same amount. Thursday can use the additional revenues to reinvest in their company: equipment, facilities, materials and paying their workers more. Think about this: if they were paying their workers $5 an hour in 2015 and they're still paying them $5, they've effectively reduced their wages by 25%. So yeah, Thursday should increase their prices.
Great thoughts.
Well…..219 after taxes 😅😅😅
😂
There is inflation and people inflating prices 😁
Truth!
Check out the reviews on forums on Thursdays boots as of recent. So many people are having issues with quality, especially soles falling apart. I strongly guess they are not of same quality as they were once few years ago.
Soles falling apart? Wow, I haven't heard that one.
@@StrayReviews Not completely falling apart, separating from mid sole in the front and sides.
Give me vibram 430 soles.
Yes! Those soles are pretty much my favorite.
@@StrayReviews I need 430 for my work :(
bought a pair of Thursday TItans, they fit fine however they ended up causing both of my feet to blister and bleed. Less than a week mind you since I purchased them, tried to return them and was told that they were "worn" and might not be able to return them. Long story short, after a long fight and having to send in photos and talking to outside agencies, I got my money back. WIll never be doing business with them again. I only shudder at how bad my feet would have been if I had taken their advice and sized down. It would have been return that pair for the one that just cut me up and that would have made the experience even worst.
What I did notice though is that while the leather of the boot is really soft, it is extremely thin and the glove liner on the inside while may be a nice idea can cause your feet to slide unneccessary. I'll probably go with a Beckett Simonon or a custom shoemaker on Etsy for the same price point.
I've seen some of those customs on Etsy and there's some great-looking boots on there.
@@StrayReviews yeah debating right now who to grab from. Leaning towards Beckett though.. Value for price is tough to beat.
@@The_Zilli They run some good sales there too.
@@StrayReviews yeah got a code for 20% off but the wait until April is what has me on pause right now. Only have a pair of Chippawa Loggers right now and could use something more immediate than a 4 or 5 month wait. Decisions decisions lol
You said nobody on TH-cam is talking about the price not changing and that's why you made the video. 🤔 Maybe you haven't watched many videos? Literally everyone who doesn't a TH-cam video and talks about Thursdays origin or history, talk about the price point. The low price point is literally one of the things the company was founded on. They've charged $200 since 2013 as far as I'm aware. Honestly confused why you're saying you payed $240 7 years ago. Maybe you're remembering wrong or had some additional charges for something, because I'm pretty sure they've never been priced over $200. Possibly with the exception of when they did the kickstarter before 2013. Regardless, I've heard countless people on TH-cam talking about the price point not changing.
Dang you drug out the point. 6.5 minutes to tell us what could have been said in 1.5. Youhave a pleasant demeanor and a good voice, just wish it were used to provide more useful and interesting content. And Thursday is like the Vizio tvs of 2003. If you like Huckleberry so much, get a pair of their house brand Rhodes boots. I bought a new pair of closeouts off of eBay and they are really solid boots and cost $80. And Huckberry puts them on sale for around $150. I’d take those over Thursday boots.
Those Rhodes Portalnd boots look pretty cool. Thanks for the tip!
Thursday captains are trash. I bought the vanguard and they’re really decent. Made in the USA unlike the captains. But the vanguards are not even close to Allen Edmonds or Rancourt. Please level up your boot game
Those Allen Edmonds Freeports look pretty nice!
You seem like the kind of person who would leave a thousand word negative review of a fast food restaurant because the cheese on your burger wasn't melted just the way you like it.