"Boots that I'm wearing on my last day" has special meaning to me. My Father (a farmer), died wearing his Redwing boots and his straw cowboy hat. Both were well worn, and both were items of daily attire. The boots always, and the hat in the summertime. I happened to know a sculptor and approached her with a project. Could you please take the boots and hat, and arrange them in a grouping and cast them in bronze. I have two siblings, and requested that she do three castings..........one for each of us. She allowed me to choose the title. I called it 'A Fine Example', and have hopes that these will be passed down to first born children for generations to come. I must say thanks to you for providing a 'Fine Example' on a daily basis for all of us that subscribe. I always enjoy.
My Dad died on October 22,1971 wearing his Red Wing Pecos cowboy boots. I've got a pair of Pecos boots that are over 15 years old and I have a few pairs of Red Wing steel toe boots ( 2408 ) I wore while assembling sprayers for Case IH in Benson MN. 10-12 hour days, 4-6 days a week, 9 1/2 years. Change insoles couple of times a year.
My dad is fortunately still alive. He just recently went back to work part time after retiring. He's been wearing the same red wings for like 13 years. So in turn I got myself a pair of Redwing work boots, I've had them for four years working as a laborer and now operator engineer. I hope they last another decade.
He sounds like my grandpa…who is an avid car collector, and my grandpa just bought a new Audi A6 and is like this is the last car I will buy…I’m like poppy, you can should plan on outliving your car!! What kind of goal is it to let some crummy boots or a car built in the 21st century outlast you lol
You truly can’t beat Thorogood boots, I’ve tried all kinds, red wing, ariat, Justin, brunt workwear (which are good for the money). But damn Thorogood is where it’s at
Im a sprinkler technician out of Philadelphia . I have had these same boots for about 4 years now Thorogood 8" , moctoe, wedge sole . I also dress them with huberd's shoe grease. So I didn't learn much from this video but holy smokes you sure can tell a story mister and that deserves a like and definitely a follow.
I've have had some of the most passionate arguments on footwear. I'm a red wing man myself. I work at a shipyard, and I'm walking on steel all day long. So my mates and I discussed footwear a lot. Thanks for bringing this topic to light.
I used to use redwings when working on mining shovels, found that Timberland workpro's with the Metguard just lasted longer than redwings with the metguards.
I understand how you have over 1 million subscribers. You could tell a story or just talk about anything and make it so interesting. Thanks for the story at the end and all of your videos.
When taking care of my 8” Redwing moc toe boots, I’ve used Redwing boot oil and Sno-Seal, the Sno-Seal was a better waterproof product that you’d warm your boots in an oven to get them really warm and then rub it in and it would melt into the leather with really good coverage.
Thorogood is all I’ve worn for about ten years whether working on a concrete floor, construction site, or in the woods cutting trees. I love the 6” comp toe wedge sole for the shop and site, and the 8” steel toe logger in the woods. They make some models with an extra wide “emperor toe” that are very comfortable as well. Being that they’re USA made, durable, comfortable, and reasonably priced, I probably will always choose them for work.
You sir have another subscriber. The Jed Clampet comment was all I needed to hear. I'm 62 now. Been wearing Red wings since I was 12 or so. They quit making my boot about 25 years ago or so. And I've resoled my pair about 5/6 times I think. I'm still working. Construction. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your video. I'll check into both these boots, cause you know what works for one don't work for another. Thank you sir.
Long-time Thorogood wearer. I always enjoy your vids and especially loved the Vegas cashier story. It was sweet and a great way to wrap it all up. Keep on keepin' on!
My uncle would always take his old pair of boots and make a foot protective flap for his new boots and boot toe. Put some grommets in it for the laces and no burnt holes in his new boots.
Just one of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam, period. Such great storytelling, you wouldn't even have to care about boots to get something out of this.
I picked up a pair of White’s moc toe recently and I must say I was very impressed. I wore them logging for a month in the sticks and they performed very well
@@Quicklikefawx there is nothing tougher on a pair of boots than a machine shop. Metal chips shred everything, then you have the chemicals and coolants from the machines. These are holding up exceptionally well. Mine get a healthy dose of fabrication and assembly shops as well as coal dust ,mud and dusty dirt. I am impressed.
I love redwings, but I have a pair of Thorogood's that I use at my day job on a sheep farm. Every other cheap boot I bought for the job barely lasted a year, but I've had the Thorogood's now for over a year and they are going strong with no sign of failure in sight. I love your calm voice. I think you've earned my subscription.
I absolutely love my Thorogood of the 8 inch high ones in the same color as yours. I have worn them for two or three years now still in the same souls still comfortable all day. I would definitely recommend these boots to somebody who’s on their feet day in and day out. Love them will definitely buy another pair. Thanks for the video and the review, have a blessed day.
I subscribed when I watched your boot video 6 yrs ago. Appreciate all your videos, insight, wisdom, and stories sir. Keep doing what you're doing. With all these companies today outsourcing labor and chasing profits over a quality product and source of origin.. my next boot will be a Thorogood.
I Have worn Chippewa boots for the last 10 years. I have never done a moc toe but recently noticed my feet want more room. I am going to try a pair of these moc toes. TY as always for quality content.
"Neatsfoot Oil" is what my Dad used & showed me, for treating leather products and he made his own, eventually. I used that from a young age - hiking, etc. - and I still have some. He worked for a Paint & "Chemical" company, so had access to the natural, raw materials needed.
Used to be a Red Wing guy, for years, I think quality suffered, about 10 years ago I bought those exact same Thorogoods that you have, and never looked back. I buy a new pair every year, not because I NEED them, its a nice lucury to have a new pair, I cycle the year old ones to back ups and strap on the new pair. I love them, I just buy the same model every time and as long as they keep making them I will keep buying them. Also feels good that they are made in USA and UNION made, doesnt get more American than that. Im HARD on these boots, wearing them for 12-13 hrs a day walking on concrete, other boots have a angle wore down on the heel from the concrete after a couple months, these just start to show it after a YEAR. I have a super old pair I have had for probably 7 years, they are worn, steel toe is exposed, heels are wore down but I cant get rid of them! LOL Its like an old friend. Once you break these boots in, they are as comfortable as a pair of moccasins.
Old horse going out. I'm been following you for years. You always have, and I believe will always, ( sy also, what a character) , an absolute testimony of what a man work ethic look like.
Thanks for that story about meeting an old friend from OR inside a LV grocery store. Blessings! And yes, I’m a MocToe kinda guy and we don’t have them much here in Ontario, Canada. My mom and dad bought my hiking boots/work boots in Bellingham , WA back when I lived in Hongcouver, BC decades ago. Cannot remember the brand, but they sure worked for me on the Pacific Crest Trail outside Wenatchee, WA. Peace Be The Journey!
Me personally I love my Nicks boots, something about the craftsmanship and premium leather I just love. Hand made but just my personal opinion of course. Great video.
From Alabama working out in Wyoming. The boot cafe in snow is definitely different. The welding and snow has taken two victims in the form of boots. I’m debating giving over $300 for a pair of boots and you’ve helped me make my decision. Besides the boots and the tip on the boot grease it was just a wonderful video. I miss my dad and his old stores. You have that fatherly quality about u that I miss in my old man. Thank you.
Never was much of a boot wearer. I’m a city boy from DFW area of texas. First pair I wore was a rompers toe black boot that my brother wore when we were in a spirit group at eachother high school. For my birthday couple years later got a pair of square toe ariats. Love them. Still wear them occasionally in the colder months. Did Christmas lights and later I bought myself a pair of 6” thorogoods because of your work boot videos and thought they’d be good for roofing (in my experience, they were terrible. Constantly slipping). I liked them. Later I was dating this girl and her dad got me a job at a pipe laying job he worked at. Use them there. Realized I bought a size too big, they did good. Now I work in a fabrication/supplier for peterbuilt and I needed steel toe boots. Went to Red Wing, got the Wingshooter ST 8” with a safety toe. My absolute favorite boot I have ever bought. No break in period, immediate comfort, compliments all around, absolutely, the best boots I’ve bought. Ever.
I have been wearing Georgia eagle lights for years . Super flexible soul and a comfortable boot. The older I got the more I understood the negatives of stiff soled boot.
Got the same boot here! Going on 3 years... I'll never wear them on a roof again. Not a good boot for up & down ladder all day and might as well be skis on a roof. Besides that, I love them. My go-to for forging, welding, brush cutting or just about anything other than ladder work haha :)
I've got to admit, I'm one that has been "chirping in the comments" about Thorogood boots since your first upload on boots. For me, they are the perfect mix of comfort, durability, value, and pride in ownership that I've found. I'm happy to hear that they are treating your feet well also!
I cant believe I found this video. Ive been a Union sheet metal worker for 25 years. I started in the trade wearing Die hard. Wore them for years. When Sears disappeared I looked for an alternative. A friend had gotten a pair of the Thorogoods and I really liked them. Ive been wearing them for years now and they hold up and are comfortable and very durable. I watch boot videos and they say the construction of the boot with the plastic welt is lower grade but imho it’s not important. I dont care what Northwest boot brand you pick the uppers only last a year between kneeling on roofs and concrete and the miles you put on them on job sites and shop work. Even the epoxy toe caps wear out quickly. So resoling isnt an option for me. Price comfort and reliability are the factors for me. By the time I break in a North Western boot I’ll be looking for a resole. A month of pain on my feet isnt an option and for what, when I can get a pair of boots that work right out of the box that are cheaper and last the same amount of time. Glad to see Im not the only one out there that went through this same kind of thing lol. Good luck to you and thanks for sharing.
Even as a construction Welder/ fabricator as my main profession, mock toe 8” speed lace Brown boot has been my main work boots for my 45 year career. Oh and the super soft cushiony sole, a must for 10-14 hour days.
I am on YEAR 6 of daily wear of my Danner Super Rain forrest hard toe. Best Boots I have ever had by far. They still are on their original sole and are on concrete all day, machine shop chips half the night and the farm fields or woods the rest of the time. Because the sole is like iron they can be a bit slippery on a hard wet surface but do well in the dirt, mud, snow.
Thorogood are great boots. I have 4 pairs. I have one of their heritage collection that you can wear to a wedding reception with leather soles. My workboots have the same rubber soles you have in the video. One pair I've had since 2015 and I walk about 4-5 miles per day in them. They've been to the top of mountains in Utah and used for nearly every task imaginable. Only one of the pairs I have is 8" - most are the shorter ankles. +1 for Hubbard's shoe grease.
I have been a carpenter for more than 35 years. I have worn almost every boot available except for Carolina’s. I have been exclusively wearing 6” Thorogood for at least the last 25 years. I remember my first pair. The softness and flexibility of the leather has never disappointed me. Every time I buy a new pair they feel the same as the broken in pair that I am replacing, on day one. I remember buying a new pair of boots back in the day, dreading the break in period. Getting blisters that sometimes lasted weeks. Not with Thorogood.
I have a pair of both and I also prefer the thorogoods. I have a casual pair that have been going strong for 6-7 years with 1 resole. Great video and info as always.
Scott, As always I enjoy your videos. Big toe surgery gone sideways 23 years ago. Foot was sore at the end of the day. In steps Redwing boots, model 10875 mock toe. Insoles molded to my feet. Wearing them right now before helping a neighbor with a bad fence. Looking forward to it as I know that when work is done, my feet won't be. Keep em coming.
When I first got into iron working, Red Wings ruled. They never needed to be broken in, and the 8” gave me extra ankle support. I never had speed laces install because with my trousers bloused, that exposed the whole boot, I didn’t want to take the chance that one of the lace bows may catch the speed lace of the other boot, and that wouldn’t be good while walking the iron. Today, I see plenty of Thorogood boots and everyone raves about them.
Thanks for sharing EC. My coworkers wear thorogoods and they hold up! Take a look at Whites boots, USA made and the upper and sole hold up great. I’ve been wearing the perry boot and gotta say they look and feel superior to many other boots in the industry. Cheers!
I knew before you said it. Thorogood. Bought my first pair about 10 years ago and haven't turned back. Also Hubbard's shoe grease is the only way to go. It's crazy how much you and I have in common!
Wearing my first pair of thorogoods, and first moc toe. very pleased with them. I was worried about the sparks like you’ve mentioned but have no issues. 2 years of welding and fabrication work and I’m just now wearing thru the toe. My fault not the boot, the other boot is in great shape. Love the outsole.
When Chippewa moved production from the US to Vietnam I switched to Thorogood. This is my first pair of Loggers that were not Chippewa (in 30 years) and I'm pretty happy with them. While they weigh a metric ton they are extremely comfortable and broke in fairly quickly. I expect them to last as long as a pair of Chippewas did, last pair went 5 years of hard daily wear in the trades.
I have been wearing Redwing 10877 for several years. I had my second pair resolved. Guy tried to sell me on another durable sole. I opted for the crepe sole. I don't mind resoling my Redwings. Absolutely most comfortable work boot I have ever worn.
When we were younger my cousin and I wore the die hard boots from sears and once they would start to look worn out in the leather we would open the truck door while driving and put a foot on the pavement to wear down the soles and then turn them back in to sears for a new pair since they had a lifetime warranty.
For what it’s worth, I bought a pair of Nicks boots 5 years ago and gave away 3 pair of 200-ish dollar boots after one week. I too have arches that are losing altitude, arthritis in the big ol’ potato toes, and the associated pains - but not when I wear my Nicks. They’re pricey, and worth every hot days work to earn the money, infinitely rebuildable, and the leather is thicker than some belts I’ve had. I cannot say enough about how good my feet feel in my Nicks (logger style) boots…other than I bought a second pair to alternate between new soles. For what it’s worth anyway. Also thank you for what you’re sharing with humanity.
had nicks and whites...used in fire and snow work..best part they can rebuild them and yes you get what ya pay for..used them for almost 12yrs ..great company's..move on to indoor work so i need an indoor comp toe shoe for long hrs of standing and walking. Peace
I made the switch to Thorogoods last year. I switched out the insole for a Timberland insole and for the first time in my life I actually would rather wear my boots than anything else. They're always comfortable even when I've been on my feet all day at work (HVAC trade) and then work in my shop after work. I'm very happy with my boots. Thorogoods have earned my money.
As a kid I had flat feet. My podiatrist had me wearing Redwing moc-toe boots with corrective insoles for years. There's been a pair of Redwing boots ready and waiting in my closet eversince. Not a pair of everyday wear for me but there when I need 'em. BTW I use Hubbard's boot grease on them.
My Carolinas 8inch grind have have been my go to for the last 8 years super comfy out of the box i have recently rotating them with a piar of wolverine moc toe wedge sole and its been great.
Idk what it is about you sir, but even if I am not too interested in the content, there is something about you speaking in go to a camera that is interesting. I like to think I am a good judge of character and you seem to be of the highest character. Keep up the good work😊
Fellow LDS. Fan of your channel. Enjoy my Thorogood boots with Superfeet insoles. I came home from my mission, in 1989 with plantar fasciitis. Superfeet fixed it. Keep up the good work.
After the Service I went to forestry school where I learned about logger boots. I was surprised because my Dad had worn them as a plumber. But I hadn't known they were logger boots. But I discovered Huberds shoe grease in the boot store, and have been sold on it since about 1974. So I was glad to see it in your presentation. I have been happy with Redwing boots since 1974 also. But the thing that really contributed to my comfort was upsizing from the size the boot store man's device said I was. I went up a size and a half and wider. Bingo. But it cost me more than I like, to get there. Now, a controversy. John at JK Boots says there's no such thing as a waterproof boot. But I have had two models of Walmart boot and one from Tractor Supply that were genuinely waterproof. And Huberds on a Redwing logger boot will come mighty close. So that's my experience. Years ago I gave up the arguments about logger boots from Seattle, pickup trucks and chain saw brands. I live a life of faith and God has provided me with some real surprises that served very well. One thing though, as in this video you have to take good care of your equipment for it to perform well. And of the 3 things I noted here I would emphasize reading up on your chain saw, with emphasis on the chain. Learn the chain parts and why the proper maintenence is what it is. And PLEASE learn the names of the parts. Good knowledge is never wasted. You can write to the Oregon company for their little saw chain maintenance & safety manual. It will help you with ALL brands of chain.
I think the argument is that a fully leather boot cannot be truly waterproof, only water resistant. Once you add in synthetic materials and linings on the inside of the uppers and gusseted tongue they can easily be waterproofed. Also I think certain constructions can't be waterproofed like blake stitched boots.
The same Diehard boots from your first video can still be had for around $140 so throwing them on the ground was a silly move. Youre now recommending a $200+ boot it sounds like you got for free because of your channel. For those of us looking for a good cheaper boot, the Diehards are still alive and well. I'm happy as can be with the Diehards and already bought a back up pair. Thanks for your first video on them.
I'm 31, in construction, got a pair of Whites smokejumpers 5 yrs ago, like em enough to get a second pair, about to send a pair to Nick's boots for a rebuild. The first pair feel more comfortable than anything else I've had. I think I found my favorite go to through retirement.
I have a set of 6" Carolina boots. They are not the American made version, but they are well made and very comfortable and I love the extra toe room. I'm mostly a weekend warrior and I originally bought these for working on a steep hill in the house I used to live at. After buying my own house I spent a few months working on it daily and I have also spent every weekend since I moved in (about 2 years) working on it. I really like the metal shaft in the sole for climbing ladders and walking around on ceiling joists (which I am doing much more than I ever wanted to) and they have held up extremely well for the most part. The shoe I bought had the composite toe and one day while pulling about half a sheet of 1 inch mdf off a wall from an old built in, it landed on my toe. The composite toe of the boot did absolutely nothing. It shattered like it was made from dry twigs and my toe did pretty much the same thing. I don't have any similar experiences with other types of reinforced boots to compare it to, but I feel a steel toe would have done better. While the boots are still completely functional, there is no more reinforcement in the toes of either boot (so the board must have hit both boots?). Not having medical insurance or any time to spare, I took a day off and went back to work on the house the next day. I have to say that extra toe room was really nice to have because It allowed me to keep working and even tile a large floor without any additional toe pain. The boots basically suspended my does off the floor while crawling around, which is great when you have a broken toe. If I can't afford to get a set of american made boots when I need to replace these, I would definitely buy them again, but in steel toe next time.
I used to be a cult follower of Thorogood, but like you said, my feet started to ache at night. After 10 years I finally switched to red wings 10877. It’s a much much rougher break in but that ache went away almost instantly. There is no padded insole just the leather insole, something your foot can form to. Almost like a custom insole. I love Thorogood but the move to the red wing 10877 has changed my work life completely. I don’t see me going back anytime soon.
Ive had Thorogoods and decided to try the Redwing traction tred boots. The Redwing are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned. I’ve had the for about 9 months and they are holding up like champs, rubber sole makes them not slip on roofs like the Thorogoods. Wells worth the money and better than the Thorogoods in my opinion💪
Been wearing Corolina moc toe and I was actually able to walk with less pain. Im ready to go back to work like I used too. I would have gotten thorogood but they felt alot tighter in toe box but very comfortable.
Have had both as a diesel Mechanic my go to is redbacks. Didn’t even take 8 months before my soles in the thorogoods started to wear. My redbacks are going 2.5 years strong just a few scratches and scuffs from kicking tires and dragging on the ground when I climb under trailers and tractors. And to your point I have flat feet so the redbacks mimick my foot the best. The Thorogoods were also super comfortable even with a steel toe but durability of the sole was the only let down.
I started framing in 1977 I have worn basically the exact same boots but they have always been Red Wing Irish Setters, I would encourage you to try them they disappeared for a while but are back in their Classic line of boots. Have a great day
i always wore Carolina's they last like 5 years but here in cali we have red wing shoes and they make their own of this style of boot and i gotta say they are awesome
Great story. I spent a lot of time in Glide and went to HS there for 1 year. Hauled hay on Bill Straders Ranch in the summer to pay for my first vehicle a 1952 Chevy Pick Up paid $1100 Cash. We use to run up little river to go swimming. Glide Wildcats. I can still hear the log trucks rumble by and jake brake coming dow the hill. We lived up the hill from the store by the narrows.
Hey essential craftsman, sometimes I use a sanding flapper disc on a four and a half inch angle grinder, to smooth out the heels on my boots when one side gets worn down! I hope you and your family are having a good day, things are well here in Northeast Ohio.
Good day. Thanks for the video. You seem like a pretty good fella. I really appreciated the small world story about the cashier. Things like that make you realize there has got to be some strings being pulled on our day to day lives . Neat stuff. Gonna try finding me some shoe grease.
8" Thorogood Moc and Hubbard's, great combination. I'd been using Red Wing's for decades, but a buddy of mine turned me on to Thorogood as you've shown here. I also bought the black version as a 'dress boot'. (I'm pretty posh like that.) I can get a lot of time out of a pair of boots by cleaning them every few months and rubbing in 1-2 applications of the Hubbard's. I know a lot of guys who don't do that simple maintenance, and don't get anywhere near the mileage out of a pair as they should. The Hubbard's has the best odor and feel when using it.
@Resistculturaldecline I love the TGs are moc, and the RWs are different styles - goretex insulated and one steel toe. They're all good quality and will last a long time with regular cleaning and conditioning.
@@stringlarson1247 Gotcha. I've been in red wings for almost 30 yrs, with some sprinkling of wolverine, justin, and double-h along the way. But always willing to try other brands.
Thanks for your content.It’s great to hear your knowledge and passion for work and life. I’m pretty much the same way,but not quite as articulated with words as you again thanks .
I just picked up my first pair of thorogood boots a couple weeks ago. 8" waterproof with the vibram style sole...I have them on average 10-12 hours a day and I love them. Great boots so far!
It wasn't until I purchased a pair of Nick's Handmade Boots out of Spokane that my 52yrs old, size 14 feet felt like they had found a home. 18yrs driving LtL is killer without the proper footwear.
"Boots that I'm wearing on my last day" has special meaning to me. My Father (a farmer), died wearing his Redwing boots and his straw cowboy hat. Both were well worn, and both were items of daily attire. The boots always, and the hat in the summertime. I happened to know a sculptor and approached her with a project. Could you please take the boots and hat, and arrange them in a grouping and cast them in bronze. I have two siblings, and requested that she do three castings..........one for each of us. She allowed me to choose the title. I called it 'A Fine Example', and have hopes that these will be passed down to first born children for generations to come. I must say thanks to you for providing a 'Fine Example' on a daily basis for all of us that subscribe. I always enjoy.
My Dad died on October 22,1971 wearing his Red Wing Pecos cowboy boots. I've got a pair of Pecos boots that are over 15 years old and I have a few pairs of Red Wing steel toe boots ( 2408 ) I wore while assembling sprayers for Case IH in Benson MN. 10-12 hour days, 4-6 days a week, 9 1/2 years. Change insoles couple of times a year.
My dad is fortunately still alive. He just recently went back to work part time after retiring. He's been wearing the same red wings for like 13 years. So in turn I got myself a pair of Redwing work boots, I've had them for four years working as a laborer and now operator engineer. I hope they last another decade.
And every time I hear Randy Houser sing " Boots On " I think of Dad doing just that
He sounds like my grandpa…who is an avid car collector, and my grandpa just bought a new Audi A6 and is like this is the last car I will buy…I’m like poppy, you can should plan on outliving your car!! What kind of goal is it to let some crummy boots or a car built in the 21st century outlast you lol
Your a fantastic storyteller. Thank you for sharing
You give me a feeling of pride when it comes to blue collar work. Hats off to you sir.
He is the Epitome of American work hard construction man !!!
This has been dying for years and US needs more men of his caliber visible to younger men and women!
You truly can’t beat Thorogood boots, I’ve tried all kinds, red wing, ariat, Justin, brunt workwear (which are good for the money). But damn Thorogood is where it’s at
Im a sprinkler technician out of Philadelphia . I have had these same boots for about 4 years now Thorogood 8" , moctoe, wedge sole . I also dress them with huberd's shoe grease. So I didn't learn much from this video but holy smokes you sure can tell a story mister and that deserves a like and definitely a follow.
What model number are these
Local 669?
I've been wearing Thorogood boots for years. Love them!
I wear an 8" high Carolina boot, and I love them.
I've have had some of the most passionate arguments on footwear. I'm a red wing man myself. I work at a shipyard, and I'm walking on steel all day long. So my mates and I discussed footwear a lot. Thanks for bringing this topic to light.
Red wing 877?
I used to use redwings when working on mining shovels, found that Timberland workpro's with the Metguard just lasted longer than redwings with the metguards.
I understand how you have over 1 million subscribers. You could tell a story or just talk about anything and make it so interesting. Thanks for the story at the end and all of your videos.
Now I’ve got to go check out these Thorogood boots. Lol
When taking care of my 8” Redwing moc toe boots, I’ve used Redwing boot oil and Sno-Seal, the Sno-Seal was a better waterproof product that you’d warm your boots in an oven to get them really warm and then rub it in and it would melt into the leather with really good coverage.
Try Huberd’s. It’s a heavier oil than sno-seal, keeps waterproof for up to like 5-7 days of hard use depending on the environment you’re in.
Red Wings 877 Forever! Working, Church, and everyday wear.
Thorogood is all I’ve worn for about ten years whether working on a concrete floor, construction site, or in the woods cutting trees. I love the 6” comp toe wedge sole for the shop and site, and the 8” steel toe logger in the woods. They make some models with an extra wide “emperor toe” that are very comfortable as well. Being that they’re USA made, durable, comfortable, and reasonably priced, I probably will always choose them for work.
You sir have another subscriber. The Jed Clampet comment was all I needed to hear. I'm 62 now. Been wearing Red wings since I was 12 or so. They quit making my boot about 25 years ago or so. And I've resoled my pair about 5/6 times I think. I'm still working. Construction. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your video. I'll check into both these boots, cause you know what works for one don't work for another. Thank you sir.
Long-time Thorogood wearer. I always enjoy your vids and especially loved the Vegas cashier story. It was sweet and a great way to wrap it all up. Keep on keepin' on!
I wish more young people could learn from your work ethic and blue collar pride, You truly are a dying breed.
My uncle would always take his old pair of boots and make a foot protective flap for his new boots and boot toe. Put some grommets in it for the laces and no burnt holes in his new boots.
Thorogoods are big amongst electricians as well. I love them, and don't see myself ever trying another brand.
Just one of the best videos I've seen on TH-cam, period. Such great storytelling, you wouldn't even have to care about boots to get something out of this.
I could probably listen to you talk all day man
Being Vegas born and raised It’s awesome to hear that you lived in Las Vegas
I picked up a pair of White’s moc toe recently and I must say I was very impressed. I wore them logging for a month in the sticks and they performed very well
i thought they dont have safety toe??
I have a pair of Whites Fulton. Best Moc Toe I’ve ever had.
@@JohnJones-ty6fj I would be inclined to agree. I’ve owned mine for 4 months now and they are holding up very well and I’m not gentle on them
@@Quicklikefawx there is nothing tougher on a pair of boots than a machine shop. Metal chips shred everything, then you have the chemicals and coolants from the machines. These are holding up exceptionally well. Mine get a healthy dose of fabrication and assembly shops as well as coal dust ,mud and dusty dirt. I am impressed.
I love redwings, but I have a pair of Thorogood's that I use at my day job on a sheep farm. Every other cheap boot I bought for the job barely lasted a year, but I've had the Thorogood's now for over a year and they are going strong with no sign of failure in sight. I love your calm voice. I think you've earned my subscription.
have these in black, great for the feet and lower back in a machine shop, most comfortable boots ive ever owned
I absolutely love my Thorogood of the 8 inch high ones in the same color as yours. I have worn them for two or three years now still in the same souls still comfortable all day. I would definitely recommend these boots to somebody who’s on their feet day in and day out. Love them will definitely buy another pair.
Thanks for the video and the review, have a blessed day.
What’s the model number for the color has a nice looking patina
They are the tobacco color
I have over two years on my first pair of Thorogoods as a diesel mechanic. Definitely thorogoods for life now.
That was a great story involving Huberd's and Glide, OR. I've used Huberd's for nearly 50 years and have been through Glide quite a few times!
I subscribed when I watched your boot video 6 yrs ago. Appreciate all your videos, insight, wisdom, and stories sir. Keep doing what you're doing. With all these companies today outsourcing labor and chasing profits over a quality product and source of origin.. my next boot will be a Thorogood.
I Have worn Chippewa boots for the last 10 years. I have never done a moc toe but recently noticed my feet want more room. I am going to try a pair of these moc toes. TY as always for quality content.
"Neatsfoot Oil" is what my Dad used & showed me, for treating leather products and he made his own, eventually. I used that from a young age - hiking, etc. - and I still have some. He worked for a Paint & "Chemical" company, so had access to the natural, raw materials needed.
Used to be a Red Wing guy, for years, I think quality suffered, about 10 years ago I bought those exact same Thorogoods that you have, and never looked back. I buy a new pair every year, not because I NEED them, its a nice lucury to have a new pair, I cycle the year old ones to back ups and strap on the new pair. I love them, I just buy the same model every time and as long as they keep making them I will keep buying them. Also feels good that they are made in USA and UNION made, doesnt get more American than that. Im HARD on these boots, wearing them for 12-13 hrs a day walking on concrete, other boots have a angle wore down on the heel from the concrete after a couple months, these just start to show it after a YEAR. I have a super old pair I have had for probably 7 years, they are worn, steel toe is exposed, heels are wore down but I cant get rid of them! LOL Its like an old friend. Once you break these boots in, they are as comfortable as a pair of moccasins.
Old horse going out. I'm been following you for years. You always have, and I believe will always, ( sy also, what a character) , an absolute testimony of what a man work ethic look like.
Thanks for that story about meeting an old friend from OR inside a LV grocery store. Blessings! And yes, I’m a MocToe kinda guy and we don’t have them much here in Ontario, Canada. My mom and dad bought my hiking boots/work boots in Bellingham , WA back when I lived in Hongcouver, BC decades ago. Cannot remember the brand, but they sure worked for me on the Pacific Crest Trail outside Wenatchee, WA. Peace Be The Journey!
Me personally I love my Nicks boots, something about the craftsmanship and premium leather I just love. Hand made but just my personal opinion of course. Great video.
From Alabama working out in Wyoming. The boot cafe in snow is definitely different. The welding and snow has taken two victims in the form of boots. I’m debating giving over $300 for a pair of boots and you’ve helped me make my decision. Besides the boots and the tip on the boot grease it was just a wonderful video. I miss my dad and his old stores. You have that fatherly quality about u that I miss in my old man. Thank you.
Never was much of a boot wearer. I’m a city boy from DFW area of texas. First pair I wore was a rompers toe black boot that my brother wore when we were in a spirit group at eachother high school. For my birthday couple years later got a pair of square toe ariats. Love them. Still wear them occasionally in the colder months.
Did Christmas lights and later I bought myself a pair of 6” thorogoods because of your work boot videos and thought they’d be good for roofing (in my experience, they were terrible. Constantly slipping). I liked them. Later I was dating this girl and her dad got me a job at a pipe laying job he worked at. Use them there. Realized I bought a size too big, they did good.
Now I work in a fabrication/supplier for peterbuilt and I needed steel toe boots. Went to Red Wing, got the Wingshooter ST 8” with a safety toe. My absolute favorite boot I have ever bought. No break in period, immediate comfort, compliments all around, absolutely, the best boots I’ve bought. Ever.
Great story at the end, pretty cool running into someone like that and how odd it can happen at random times.
I have been wearing Georgia eagle lights for years . Super flexible soul and a comfortable boot. The older I got the more I understood the negatives of stiff soled boot.
I wear that exact pair of Thorogoods and love them!
Got the same boot here! Going on 3 years... I'll never wear them on a roof again. Not a good boot for up & down ladder all day and might as well be skis on a roof.
Besides that, I love them. My go-to for forging, welding, brush cutting or just about anything other than ladder work haha :)
I've got to admit, I'm one that has been "chirping in the comments" about Thorogood boots since your first upload on boots. For me, they are the perfect mix of comfort, durability, value, and pride in ownership that I've found. I'm happy to hear that they are treating your feet well also!
I cant believe I found this video. Ive been a Union sheet metal worker for 25 years. I started in the trade wearing Die hard. Wore them for years. When Sears disappeared I looked for an alternative. A friend had gotten a pair of the Thorogoods and I really liked them. Ive been wearing them for years now and they hold up and are comfortable and very durable. I watch boot videos and they say the construction of the boot with the plastic welt is lower grade but imho it’s not important. I dont care what Northwest boot brand you pick the uppers only last a year between kneeling on roofs and concrete and the miles you put on them on job sites and shop work. Even the epoxy toe caps wear out quickly. So resoling isnt an option for me. Price comfort and reliability are the factors for me. By the time I break in a North Western boot I’ll be looking for a resole. A month of pain on my feet isnt an option and for what, when I can get a pair of boots that work right out of the box that are cheaper and last the same amount of time. Glad to see Im not the only one out there that went through this same kind of thing lol. Good luck to you and thanks for sharing.
Even as a construction Welder/ fabricator as my main profession, mock toe 8” speed lace Brown boot has been my main work boots for my 45 year career. Oh and the super soft cushiony sole, a must for 10-14 hour days.
Electrician here thorogood moc toes just 6” rather then the 8” been thinking I might give them a try
I am on YEAR 6 of daily wear of my Danner Super Rain forrest hard toe. Best Boots I have ever had by far. They still are on their original sole and are on concrete all day, machine shop chips half the night and the farm fields or woods the rest of the time. Because the sole is like iron they can be a bit slippery on a hard wet surface but do well in the dirt, mud, snow.
have 2 pairs of danners, lil more durable than Thorogoods
Thorogood are great boots. I have 4 pairs. I have one of their heritage collection that you can wear to a wedding reception with leather soles. My workboots have the same rubber soles you have in the video. One pair I've had since 2015 and I walk about 4-5 miles per day in them. They've been to the top of mountains in Utah and used for nearly every task imaginable. Only one of the pairs I have is 8" - most are the shorter ankles. +1 for Hubbard's shoe grease.
I have been a carpenter for more than 35 years. I have worn almost every boot available except for Carolina’s. I have been exclusively wearing 6” Thorogood for at least the last 25 years. I remember my first pair. The softness and flexibility of the leather has never disappointed me. Every time I buy a new pair they feel the same as the broken in pair that I am replacing, on day one. I remember buying a new pair of boots back in the day, dreading the break in period. Getting blisters that sometimes lasted weeks. Not with Thorogood.
Loved your story at the end..you have a penchant for storytelling sir.
I have a pair of both and I also prefer the thorogoods. I have a casual pair that have been going strong for 6-7 years with 1 resole. Great video and info as always.
Scott,
As always I enjoy your videos. Big toe surgery gone sideways 23 years ago. Foot was sore at the end of the day. In steps Redwing boots, model 10875 mock toe. Insoles molded to my feet. Wearing them right now before helping a neighbor with a bad fence. Looking forward to it as I know that when work is done, my feet won't be. Keep em coming.
When I first got into iron working, Red Wings ruled. They never needed to be broken in, and the 8” gave me extra ankle support. I never had speed laces install because with my trousers bloused, that exposed the whole boot, I didn’t want to take the chance that one of the lace bows may catch the speed lace of the other boot, and that wouldn’t be good while walking the iron. Today, I see plenty of Thorogood boots and everyone raves about them.
Greetings again from 6 miles south of Belfast, Northern Ireland -very informative video-
Ballymoney, Co. Antrim mate, EC is essential viewing. 👏👏👏
Thanks for sharing EC. My coworkers wear thorogoods and they hold up! Take a look at Whites boots, USA made and the upper and sole hold up great. I’ve been wearing the perry boot and gotta say they look and feel superior to many other boots in the industry.
Cheers!
I knew before you said it. Thorogood. Bought my first pair about 10 years ago and haven't turned back. Also Hubbard's shoe grease is the only way to go. It's crazy how much you and I have in common!
Wearing my first pair of thorogoods, and first moc toe. very pleased with them. I was worried about the sparks like you’ve mentioned but have no issues. 2 years of welding and fabrication work and I’m just now wearing thru the toe. My fault not the boot, the other boot is in great shape. Love the outsole.
I had the privilege for 13 years to be a firefighter.
Thorogood was my first station dress boot.
I enjoyed the brand very much.
The last 3 minutes of this video is so touching!
My great grandfather, grandfather, and father all have worn thorogood boots and love them! I can't find a pair of boots i like better!
When Chippewa moved production from the US to Vietnam I switched to Thorogood. This is my first pair of Loggers that were not Chippewa (in 30 years) and I'm pretty happy with them. While they weigh a metric ton they are extremely comfortable and broke in fairly quickly. I expect them to last as long as a pair of Chippewas did, last pair went 5 years of hard daily wear in the trades.
Owned both and I agree with your assessment .
I have been wearing Redwing 10877 for several years.
I had my second pair resolved.
Guy tried to sell me on another durable sole.
I opted for the crepe sole.
I don't mind resoling my Redwings.
Absolutely most comfortable work boot I have ever worn.
When we were younger my cousin and I wore the die hard boots from sears and once they would start to look worn out in the leather we would open the truck door while driving and put a foot on the pavement to wear down the soles and then turn them back in to sears for a new pair since they had a lifetime warranty.
For what it’s worth, I bought a pair of Nicks boots 5 years ago and gave away 3 pair of 200-ish dollar boots after one week. I too have arches that are losing altitude, arthritis in the big ol’ potato toes, and the associated pains - but not when I wear my Nicks. They’re pricey, and worth every hot days work to earn the money, infinitely rebuildable, and the leather is thicker than some belts I’ve had. I cannot say enough about how good my feet feel in my Nicks (logger style) boots…other than I bought a second pair to alternate between new soles. For what it’s worth anyway. Also thank you for what you’re sharing with humanity.
had nicks and whites...used in fire and snow work..best part they can rebuild them and yes you get what ya pay for..used them for almost 12yrs ..great company's..move on to indoor work so i need an indoor comp toe shoe for long hrs of standing and walking. Peace
Journeyman Iron Worker here and I love your shows and this video hits home.
Keep it up!
I made the switch to Thorogoods last year. I switched out the insole for a Timberland insole and for the first time in my life I actually would rather wear my boots than anything else. They're always comfortable even when I've been on my feet all day at work (HVAC trade) and then work in my shop after work. I'm very happy with my boots. Thorogoods have earned my money.
Same. Thorough with a timberland insole. I'm a plumber
Thorogood all day long .. I’m in the building engineering trade .. best boot ever !!
I wear the same combination as you.
what type of insole do you used? I know there Timberland but the series. Thank y ou
@@tinysand3517 not sure exactly, my boot store did the combo for me.
As a kid I had flat feet. My podiatrist had me wearing Redwing moc-toe boots with corrective insoles for years. There's been a pair of Redwing boots ready and waiting in my closet eversince. Not a pair of everyday wear for me but there when I need 'em. BTW I use Hubbard's boot grease on them.
I wear Thorogood boots and use Huberd's boot grease. I delivered newspapers to the original Huberd's factory as a kid!
that short anecdote at the end of the video is one of the reason why i subscribed to this channel.
My Carolinas 8inch grind have have been my go to for the last 8 years super comfy out of the box i have recently rotating them with a piar of wolverine moc toe wedge sole and its been great.
If you talk about boots and trades and speak to me like a grandpa with great stories you have my attention sir. Here is a subscribe.
Idk what it is about you sir, but even if I am not too interested in the content, there is something about you speaking in go to a camera that is interesting. I like to think I am a good judge of character and you seem to be of the highest character. Keep up the good work😊
"Keep your eyes open for some good old friends", greatest last words..!!
Love the story at the end i am away from home from home for work reasons and i hope to run in to old friends
I am with you on the 8" moc toe.
Fellow LDS. Fan of your channel. Enjoy my Thorogood boots with Superfeet insoles. I came home from my mission, in 1989 with plantar fasciitis. Superfeet fixed it. Keep up the good work.
Hi, I just got a pair of 6" Carolina moc toe.You are right about the toe box having more room than the Thorogood. Thanks for the review 👍
I got a pair of Danner boots wen i was working up in Seattle. Best pair of work boots ive ever owned. Water proof and durable as hell
After the Service I went to forestry school where I learned about logger boots. I was surprised because my Dad had worn them as a plumber. But I hadn't known they were logger boots. But I discovered Huberds shoe grease in the boot store, and have been sold on it since about 1974. So I was glad to see it in your presentation.
I have been happy with Redwing boots since 1974 also. But the thing that really contributed to my comfort was upsizing from the size the boot store man's device said I was. I went up a size and a half and wider. Bingo. But it cost me more than I like, to get there.
Now, a controversy. John at JK Boots says there's no such thing as a waterproof boot. But I have had two models of Walmart boot and one from Tractor Supply that were genuinely waterproof. And Huberds on a Redwing logger boot will come mighty close. So that's my experience.
Years ago I gave up the arguments about logger boots from Seattle, pickup trucks and chain saw brands. I live a life of faith and God has provided me with some real surprises that served very well. One thing though, as in this video you have to take good care of your equipment for it to perform well. And of the 3 things I noted here I would emphasize reading up on your chain saw, with emphasis on the chain. Learn the chain parts and why the proper maintenence is what it is. And PLEASE learn the names of the parts. Good knowledge is never wasted. You can write to the Oregon company for their little saw chain maintenance & safety manual. It will help you with ALL brands of chain.
I think the argument is that a fully leather boot cannot be truly waterproof, only water resistant. Once you add in synthetic materials and linings on the inside of the uppers and gusseted tongue they can easily be waterproofed. Also I think certain constructions can't be waterproofed like blake stitched boots.
Appreciate the video sir. Just bought a pair of Thorogoods and put my first treatment of Huberds. Love them so far
The same Diehard boots from your first video can still be had for around $140 so throwing them on the ground was a silly move. Youre now recommending a $200+ boot it sounds like you got for free because of your channel. For those of us looking for a good cheaper boot, the Diehards are still alive and well. I'm happy as can be with the Diehards and already bought a back up pair. Thanks for your first video on them.
I'm 31, in construction, got a pair of Whites smokejumpers 5 yrs ago, like em enough to get a second pair, about to send a pair to Nick's boots for a rebuild. The first pair feel more comfortable than anything else I've had. I think I found my favorite go to through retirement.
Hubards for the win! NC landscaper/hobby farmer and use it on mine. Done a fine job!
ty for sharing a good memory
I have a set of 6" Carolina boots. They are not the American made version, but they are well made and very comfortable and I love the extra toe room. I'm mostly a weekend warrior and I originally bought these for working on a steep hill in the house I used to live at. After buying my own house I spent a few months working on it daily and I have also spent every weekend since I moved in (about 2 years) working on it. I really like the metal shaft in the sole for climbing ladders and walking around on ceiling joists (which I am doing much more than I ever wanted to) and they have held up extremely well for the most part.
The shoe I bought had the composite toe and one day while pulling about half a sheet of 1 inch mdf off a wall from an old built in, it landed on my toe. The composite toe of the boot did absolutely nothing. It shattered like it was made from dry twigs and my toe did pretty much the same thing. I don't have any similar experiences with other types of reinforced boots to compare it to, but I feel a steel toe would have done better. While the boots are still completely functional, there is no more reinforcement in the toes of either boot (so the board must have hit both boots?). Not having medical insurance or any time to spare, I took a day off and went back to work on the house the next day. I have to say that extra toe room was really nice to have because It allowed me to keep working and even tile a large floor without any additional toe pain. The boots basically suspended my does off the floor while crawling around, which is great when you have a broken toe.
If I can't afford to get a set of american made boots when I need to replace these, I would definitely buy them again, but in steel toe next time.
I used to be a cult follower of Thorogood, but like you said, my feet started to ache at night. After 10 years I finally switched to red wings 10877. It’s a much much rougher break in but that ache went away almost instantly. There is no padded insole just the leather insole, something your foot can form to. Almost like a custom insole. I love Thorogood but the move to the red wing 10877 has changed my work life completely. I don’t see me going back anytime soon.
Ive had Thorogoods and decided to try the Redwing traction tred boots. The Redwing are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned. I’ve had the for about 9 months and they are holding up like champs, rubber sole makes them not slip on roofs like the Thorogoods. Wells worth the money and better than the Thorogoods in my opinion💪
Been wearing Corolina moc toe and I was actually able to walk with less pain. Im ready to go back to work like I used too. I would have gotten thorogood but they felt alot tighter in toe box but very comfortable.
Then your foot is a wide should’ve got a 2E for wide that what I got
@@Bluecollarrealtor I did try wide in Thorogood at Boot Barn. Still very tight.
Have had both as a diesel
Mechanic my go to is redbacks. Didn’t even take 8 months before my soles in the thorogoods started to wear. My redbacks are going 2.5 years strong just a few scratches and scuffs from kicking tires and dragging on the ground when I climb under trailers and tractors.
And to your point I have flat feet so the redbacks mimick my foot the best. The Thorogoods were also super comfortable even with a steel toe but durability of the sole was the only let down.
I started framing in 1977 I have worn basically the exact same boots but they have always been Red Wing Irish Setters, I would encourage you to try them they disappeared for a while but are back in their Classic line of boots. Have a great day
i always wore Carolina's they last like 5 years but here in cali we have red wing shoes and they make their own of this style of boot and i gotta say they are awesome
Great story. I spent a lot of time in Glide and went to HS there for 1 year. Hauled hay on Bill Straders Ranch in the summer to pay for my first vehicle a 1952 Chevy Pick Up paid $1100 Cash. We use to run up little river to go swimming. Glide Wildcats. I can still hear the log trucks rumble by and jake brake coming dow the hill. We lived up the hill from the store by the narrows.
Hey essential craftsman, sometimes I use a sanding flapper disc on a four and a half inch angle grinder, to smooth out the heels on my boots when one side gets worn down! I hope you and your family are having a good day, things are well here in Northeast Ohio.
Thoroughgood is the only pair of boots that felt comfortable right out the box.
I’m about to buy the last 5 pairs of the discontinued AMp USA CA7502 boots in my size. 🤙🏾
I could listen to you talking about grass growing. And I'd bet it would be just as interesting!
Good day. Thanks for the video. You seem like a pretty good fella. I really appreciated the small world story about the cashier. Things like that make you realize there has got to be some strings being pulled on our day to day lives . Neat stuff. Gonna try finding me some shoe grease.
I hope when I reach this level life, I can be Half the man you are. Thank you for the video Sir.
8" Thorogood Moc and Hubbard's, great combination. I'd been using Red Wing's for decades, but a buddy of mine turned me on to Thorogood as you've shown here. I also bought the black version as a 'dress boot'. (I'm pretty posh like that.)
I can get a lot of time out of a pair of boots by cleaning them every few months and rubbing in 1-2 applications of the Hubbard's. I know a lot of guys who don't do that simple maintenance, and don't get anywhere near the mileage out of a pair as they should.
The Hubbard's has the best odor and feel when using it.
How do you like the Thorogood vs the RW ?
@Resistculturaldecline I love the TGs are moc, and the RWs are different styles - goretex insulated and one steel toe. They're all good quality and will last a long time with regular cleaning and conditioning.
@@stringlarson1247 Gotcha. I've been in red wings for almost 30 yrs, with some sprinkling of wolverine, justin, and double-h along the way. But always willing to try other brands.
Thorogood for about 10 years. Love them
Thanks for your content.It’s great to hear your knowledge and passion for work and life. I’m pretty much the same way,but not quite as articulated with words as you again thanks .
That's crazy! Wacthing from across the country and I'm from Roseburg.
I just picked up my first pair of thorogood boots a couple weeks ago. 8" waterproof with the vibram style sole...I have them on average 10-12 hours a day and I love them. Great boots so far!
It wasn't until I purchased a pair of Nick's Handmade Boots out of Spokane that my 52yrs old, size 14 feet felt like they had found a home. 18yrs driving LtL is killer without the proper footwear.
I have heard of this custom bootmaker in Spokane. I’m retired now so I won’t be buying them but I almost wish that I needed some.
And all for only $800
@AdamsLab $600 for mine but they are also lifetime boots that can be rebuilt enough times until I retire.
Yeah not bad boots but I like asolo tps 520 gv better $300 I'm from spokane