Review of the Parkhurst Allen Boot in Spruce Kudu
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2024
- What's This Video About?
Here's my review of the Parkhurst Brand Allen Boot in Spruce Kudu. Kudu is an exotic leather and this green version shows all the scars and whorls of the animal's life on the Southern African savannah. It is one of the most imaginative makeups for a basic service boot you can hope for.
Links
Parkhurst Brand bit.ly/wewearparkhurst
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Parkhurst Boots
03:17 Kudu Leather
05:27 Aesthetics
05:59 What to wear it with
07:35 Construction and build quality
14:01 Leathercare
16:37 Sizing, Fit and Break-in
18:46 Value
20:20 Conclusion
Who Am I?
I am a Management Consultant in real life but in my Bootlosophy channel, I make videos about boots and all things boot related. This channel posts reviews of boots, unboxing of new boots, and follow up reviews, and in doing so, may explore the philosophy of the brands from time to time!
I have owned boots for decades, but to be honest I have owned them as functional pieces of footwear. It wasn't until early 2020 when COVID struck that I started online shopping boots to an obsessive degree. I love the aesthetic of boots and I love finding out more about how they are made. I now own an insane number of boots, and one day I may sell some of them (just not right now).
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I enjoyed watching this again after pulling the trigger on the last pair of Spruce Kudu available on the Parkhurst website. As part of their 15% promotion for Thanksgiving, it was difficult to resist buying them and indulging myself yet again (I'm pretty bad about this boot stuff and might need rehab). It's encouraging for me to hear that this 602 and the Leo are good fits for you -- the Leo works very well for me in terms of fit and is so aesthetically pleasing, so I believe this 602 will also be good for me. I always like your comments on how one last might compare with another, as it helps with sizing and purchasing decisions. Great video!
A pair of Parkhurst Cumulus Blue Allen Boots arrived today. I prefer green but I already have a pair of Grant Stone Jungle Kangaroo Diesel and plan to get a pair of their Forest Kudu. The Parkhurst looks great, and I would order more, but unfortunately they offer only lug outsoles on their boots. Now that I am older, I prefer leather or, a bit less so, rubber studs. I probably will wait until Parkhurst offer those options before I order another pair. I wish more bootmakers offer leather outsole with embedded studs, not a whole sheet of rubber, but a few studs embedded into the leather. To me, that's best of both worlds.
You have one of my favorite boot channels on TH-cam! You carry yourself very well and always provide important details and information. Keep up the good work friend! Blessings from all the way in Colorado!
I have suede boots from Cheaney in similar green colour, made on Vi-lite Vibram soles. Parkhurst in Spruce Kudu would be great alternative for rainy days but sadly they really are not available. (remaining pieces of wide US 8 and 8,5 are visible online, and as some others commented, made on commando sole)
An Excellent boot as well as an EXCELLENT and In-Depth Review! Very well done Teik!
I also swapped my laces to the Green/ Olive Leather👍👏
P.s. Also loved the Shoutout!😉👍
Very very cool color 😍
Ben Northcutt
Birmingham, AL USA
Excellent review of the Parkhurst boot. More thorough than any I have seen. I just ordered this same bout from Andrew and am waiting for it to arrive.
Thanks for your reviews.
Would be interesting to hear how other boot makers use this leather.
Lovely review mate, new subscriber earned 🙏
Nice boot and great review.
Had a pair of these for awhile. Loved them! Unfortunately they fit too big, and I got tired of wearing super thick hiking socks. I sold them off, and kind of miss the comments, "You're boots are...GREEN."
the big boot thick socks problem, totally get it and living that too
Love the Spruce Kudu, unfortunately didn’t find out about them while they were live. Did end up getting a pair of the Grant Stone Cap toe boots in Forest Kudu but still hoping Parkhurst makes another run of theirs.
Andrew has said they will return!
@@Bootlosophy sweet I’d love to get them. When will they re release
@@vhockadajust heard 2024.
i'm impressed with the Kudu research and info. Always wondered if they hunted them for the leather. I would recommend conditioning the boots when you get them, never know how long the leather has been sitting around.
Any chance you can do a review on your Alden Indy or Red Wing Iron Ranger? Would love to hear your thoughts on those!
They’re in the queue!
@@Bootlosophy yes, Alden Indy! More Allen Edmonds reviews too!
That was a brilliant review of the Parkhurst Allen boot. and probably among the best I've seen for a lengthy boot review. No unnecessary moments in the video, all well thought through systematically, methodically. Good add-on shots for pairing, great explanation even for hardcore boot lovers like me. Just seeing how someone thoughtfully puts forth the presentation in a balanced, respectful way is a real treat in today's melodramatic video world. Thank you for that!
I have a question. How does the shank of the soft Kudu feel as a boot? A boot is supposed to be supportive for the ankle, That's one of the main jobs it supposed to do. The other is to keep dirt that's flipped from the back-kick of a step out compared to a shoe. So, Chelsea boots certain don't provide and ankle support. How about Kudu leather? I guess the comparison would be to another well-built lace-up boot like the RW Blacksmiths or Beckmans. I'm curious. Thanks for the answer in advance!
I don’t think you’ll climb Mt Everest with these but the kudu isn’t really as soft as you’d think. I distinguish between soft and supple. To me, they don’t feel different to the other boots you mention, especially if it fits right and is laced up supportively. Chelsea’s can’t be “tightened” and so don’t give that type of support you speak if, but don’t forget, a “real” Chelsea like an RM Williams are made for horse riding and range work, like a cowboy boot.
Hey, thanks for the kind words!
Great job, are you the same size on Parkhurst as Alden Indy?
Yes
may i know where did you get those laces?
Amazon