Barely Boots - Palladium Pampa Hi - (CUT IN HALF)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
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Palladium boots have been around for over 70 years. People love the Pampa Hi boots for their versatility and light weight design. So i bought a pair to cut in half to see how they are mare and what's inside of them.
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The canvas tore after 6 years but I wore them whole year round ( cold winters and hot summers in Central Europe). My favourite boots ever
I used them for hiking during summer, holes appeared in the fabric after a month. Took them to have stitched up, more holes appeared at the second month, then I just threw them out.
That is very strange. I went hiking in these in Bieszczady mountains in Poland in the summer once an it was horrible. The soles are super shit and super soft. They ruined my knees after 20 km on the trail with a backpack.
@@MrSzczuras well, I wouldn’t go hiking in these 😅
@@MrSzczuras Yeah these just... aren't hiking boots, I don't know what to say. They're qualities are their comfort, style, and solid construction for what they are.
I love militarily fif when I put them on .
At times people ask wether I am a Militia. Nice shoes they are.
I’m a Potter working in Japan, and I wear it every day for working in the studio. I also wear it when doing the wood firing. The canvas started tearing after the 4th year, but it still works (6th year). It is comfortable, supports, and protects my feet better than Converse.
I think it suits those looking for carefree lightweight canvas ankle-high shoes that you can wear for an urban lifestyle to art and craft working.
I've worn the same pair for about 4 years now, most comfortable shoes i own. I waxed the canvas aa a Diy and only had to sew one spot near the tongue, but you cannot compare the comfort to even my sneakers.
How's the width on these?
I've had the same experiences with them. Love em.
@@thesii213 Width is good. I do true to size and have a slightly wider foot. If you have a EE type foot you would want to size up at least a half
I still wear mine even if they busted near the all of my footmen deceptively comfortable and long lasting. Better investment than converse imo. Just dont wear them in the wet.
They were made so much better back in the day. I have a pair ove had for over 10 years. Amazing and comfy to walk and romp up mountains in. Sadly they said fuck good buisness were movin to china. They suck now.s a d
I've been wearing Palladium boots for years. They are so comfortable and light. And yes, it's not a work boot or hiking boot. The use case from my perspective is that I prefer a boot type footwear in terms of style but you don't always want to be wearing a heavy thick boot. These are perfect for the warmth of summer, for urban walking, general life etc. They are the most comfortable and light weight boot style footwear I've worn, and I love them for that. I've never had a problem with the sole, I find them perfectly adequate for normal usage.
I have a leather waterproof pair that I've worn infrequently for years and it seems like they still have a lot of life in them. A lot of Palladium marketing includes the word "sneakerboot" which is a great way to think about these - basically sneakers that look like boots. If that's your expectation you'll not be disappointed!
That's what I want, I guess that's a good sign! Thanks for the info!
For how many years have you wore them? Or owned. Just curious f they'll last 3-4 years
@@snezhanaanechkin9373 I was curious so I looked it up, and it turns out I've had them since 2013. Obviously they're thoroughly weathered now but still structurally great. I got them on a 50% off sale but full price would have still been a great value.
Yeah, that's how I've always thought of them: a higher sturdy canvas shoe.
These were a fashion trend here in South Africa once. Love the look of them
My ex wore them when we went on a trip to London. I told her she looks like a typical tourist 😂
Life Style you hateN ...
The side flanges are similar to ones you'd find in skate shoes and give support and comfort and help keep the foot in place to avoid it slipping around on the insole.
Or to keep the insole in place when removing a sweaty foot... just a guess
@Late to the Game But you can't see them, how are they for looks?
They’re also used for combat boots as well, otherwise known as a heel cup to stabilize the ball of our heel while on the move.
Loved my Palladiums when I traveled Africa and Asia for 12 months. Like a durable pair of Chuck Taylor’s that keeps you outbof the worst street grime
I used to live in Southern Africa and these were my go to boot when I went out in the bush as they were light and kept my feet cool, never had any issues with the outsole.
Christian Kröhnert I think the only issue I have with outsole are the rocks that get stuck in the middle and heel tread. Other than my favorite boots. I think I have 8 different pairs.
Christian, same here! I live in South Africa and use these as my hiking and fishing boots - what I especially like is that they dry so quickly and dont get smelly. Only gripe I might have is small stones getting stuck in the tread pattern, but otherwise they fantastic. Ive tried a lot of other options.
@@IndependentVFX could you recommend a certain model. Can you say anything about the waxed ones.
@@johnrhodes3350 Hi John, Ive owned the models called "Pampa Hi" which is pretty much a high top ankle fit and then the "Pallabrouse Baggy" which goes higher up the leg like a military boot. The high top Pampa Hi fit is more comfortable, but the Pallabrouse Baggy gives way more stability and support. The pairs I own are all in a rugged cotton canvas fabric so I havnt tried the waxed versions.... but - I have had the thought of doing my own waxing which seems quite easy, there are loads of tutorial videos on waterproofing canvas shoes. If I had to choose one pair for outdoor use I'd go with the Pallabrouse Baggy I guess.
@@IndependentVFX thanks for the reply.. that's helpful.
Owned a pair for just under a year, super comfy. Have used them for hiking and work (at a greenhouse). Never had problems with the sole. Gave me a blister when I first got them, only footwear to have done that, a week in they were way more comfy.
I’ve had a pair of the leather version with insulation for about four years now - I mostly use them as winter beater boots when I don’t want to tread through deep snow, slush, and salt with my nicer boots. Never had an issue with the sole breaking and it does take a long time for it to wear down, and it’s also very grippy in snow. They’re definitely not the most comfortable or well made, but for a pair of boots you can throw on and not care what happens to them I have to say they’re probably the best in that regard.
As a kid I had a pair of these. I absolutely adored it! I've searching for them since then, because they were so comfortable and I like the style too. Now I know how to search for them! Thank You!!
The orange flanges are when your wearing socks and your foot slips around. Since the foam isn't as slippy as the canvas, its sort of to minimize slipping.
Thanks for this awesome video! I live in South Africa and use the higher ankle version of these as my hiking and river fishing shoes. They have the best grip on slippery wet rocks out of all the options Ive tried but the main reason I like them is that they dry quickly and dont get stinky. The toe cap does a great job of protecting your toes from constantly knocking against underwater rocks that you cant see. My advice is to buy these 1 size up from your normal size if you use them for hiking - then your toes dont smash into the front on downhills. You can also really customize the tightness of fit by how you do up the laces.
Ive used them for years and havnt had anything poke through or split the sole. When you wear them, the soles feel pretty thick and protective despite actually being really thin in places as your video has revealed.
I have a pair and absolutely love how lightweight they are.. the converse/boot baby was a perfect analogy 👌 havnt had any problems with the sole, but i also havnt put them through alot of abused.
I wear these all the time, and you are exactly right about the use case. They look great, they are comfortable and weigh nothing. I wouldn't wear them for serious hiking, but most of the time I'm just hiking to my desk. I have a bad ankle and these are more or less the only thing that I can wear all day and walk around without my ankle swelling up. Maybe because they are so light. Love the channel.
Same! I had a major knee injury and second degree sprained ankle at the same time and both my knee (which has permanent issues now) and that ankle that tends to swell up easily feel super supported in these shoes. They're basically all I wear now.
I have several pairs, I’ve even bought 2nd hand & they hold up pretty well. They’re very comfortable & I haven’t noticed any wear issues.
If you did more search about the brand, you'll know Palladium boots are not to explore or use in nature, but instead their a brand for urban exploration as they call it. So their products are made for the everyday use on the city
I traveled with a pair of Palladium in India for 4 months, they were easy to wash and pack. I loved them!
These are my go to for anything including travelling. I've hiked up trails in these been in the desert and more and they've never failed me. They also go well with a set of jeans IMO. Great all rounder
People who actually hike in them all seem to think they’re a great hiking boot! I agree.
They are excellent street wear boots, I think that's why they're so popular in San Francisco. I have 3 pairs of palladiums (all the fold-over/baggy style boots in 3 different colors), I've been wearing them for 3 years and they all look and feel good as new. I've never had any other shoe that has lasted me more than 6 months of regular wear without falling apart so finding these was a revolution for me. My palladiums do an incredible job of supporting my arches, my bad ankles and my bad knees. I'm a former ballet dancer and acrobat with major injuries, highly unstable joints and a ton of flexibility and these shoes are simply the best fit for my needs. Plus, the black pair that I have look good with anything from my working/business attire, to work out clothes, to my more punk-ish street wear. I usually wear the heels off of my boots entirely (I have docs that look like total flats now) and I always wear a hole through the rubber soles around the balls of my feet but somehow my palladiums stay magically untouched even though I wear them almost every day, they soles don't look worn in the slightest. IDK what it is about them, it's like they were just made for the way I walk.
I had the Baggy Hi for five years. They worked well working and running all around Macy's Herald Square and parts of Midtown. The sole lasted longer than expected, shoe lace changes, and had they dyed after they faded. I discarded them after being too raggedy. As you mentioned, I loved the boot look with the lightweight feel of a Converse sneaker (and just like Converse, I had holes in them.)
I freakin' LOVE my Palladium boots for hiking. They have great grip, are light and that Yello thingy inside creates great support. Not only that, most importantly, they look ace!!
[Insert review no one really asked for.]
I've had three pairs, and I've mostly liked them. I think the Chuck+Combat boot=Palladium is dead on, and what I've told a lot of people over the years (and seen other people say too).
I like a really minimal shoe, which was initially what drew me to them. But I also wanted something I could tromp around in the woods in.
Despite having the look of a light combat boot, they actually do allow you to feel the ground pretty well. I actually have used mine for hiking, quite a bit actually. I think they work just fine, and would for most people -- but it's also going to depend on what your feet are like and what kind of terrain you're in. Again, I like a really minimal shoe. I'm barefoot a lot, but I think most "barefoot" shoes are stupid. Too much support wouldn't feel good to me. But in the woods they've held up fine. I even taught outdoor ed for a while, and they got a lot of heavy wear through that. Not waterproof, though can be waxed (with varying success) -- but they dry out fast, which is nice.
But they *do* kind of suck on rocky terrain. I never had anything poke through the soles, but you can definitely feel pointy rocks on the bottom of your feet. Otherwises, the soles have held up just fine. The one thing I have always hated: Rocks will get stuck in the large gaps in the heel, and pretty often.
Also, the insoles suck and compress down to nothing/wear holes in them pretty fast. I just replaced mine with some department store "work" insoles, and those have held up well.
Also chewed through the laces at one point, but I just replaced those with paracord, which has worked well.
First pair, I wore the crap out of for a few years. After the break in they were really comfortable, and I loved how lightweight they were. Eventually the canvas wore holes in it where my toes bend.
Then I bought two pairs -- another canvas, a half size smaller, and a pair of leather ones, which I thought would last longer.
I stopped wearing the canvas pretty soon after. The half size smaller was a bad idea. I thought it would reduce the material "bunching" and maybe not wear thin, but they are simply too small. They run pretty true to size, I think.
The leather ones are only just now wearing out. The canvas liner wore out a little over a year ago, I guess, so I just tore that out so it's bare leather on the inside. The problem is that because they're not stitched, the glue eventually gave out. So I've been rocking them with a pretty large hole where the glue detached between the sole and the leather upper for quite a while.
The sole has gone smooth under the ball of my foot, but hasn't worn through. But for grip in snow/ice they've become pretty awful (and honestly weren't great for that to start).
If they were constructed a little better, I might go with another pair -- but for now, I'm moving on. But for what they are, they're not a bad choice. If what you want is an all terrain Chuck Taylor, they serve that role pretty well. Toe box is also a little wider than Chucks, which is nice.
You can find them online for about $50, and I've gotten several years out of them.
randomOAS7 I need a wider toe box... miss my Chucks so much! Thanks for the observation 👌🏼
Wearing my pompas today! They are wonderful!
pretty much dead on, theyre like chucks for people who are outdoors alot. the grip pattern on them is weird but works for the area im in
Great review, although I'm curious as to why you would wear them with the hole instead of just regluing the shoe where you explained the issue had occured? You explain that they're not stitched, but rather glued, which would make an exceptionally EASY fix. Usng any sort of heavier construction type glue(couple bucks at best)to take care of the separation and having a hole no longer. Of course you shouldn't have to do that assuming that they hold up as they're suppose to. You seem intelligent, so I just had to ask lol. Thanks!
@@brandonhaines1636 Very little surface area and not a good way to make sure the glue was going to bind well. They were really quite well worn out at that point, too.
I've had a pair of the waterproof version of these for a handful of years now and I absolutely love them. No, I wouldn't wear them for serious hiking or work, but when it gets super snowy in my city they're great for keeping my feet dry with a good amount of tread. They look good too. I'm thinking about getting another pair here soon.
The reason foreign legion adopted these is because they dry out very fast in Southeast Asia and are super lightweight compare to their military boot counterparts. Especially during that period of time where everyone’s go to hiking/outdoor boots are made of heavy leather, these really did have their moments in the military. I’ve even seen pics of marines or soldiers(can’t remember) wearing these in gulf war
I've been wearing Palladium Pampas for well over a decade, and I wear them for everything: hiking, fishing, mowing, shoveling, everyday stuff. I wear them everyday, and each pair lasts me 1-1.5 years. I've never had the rubber soles wear out or split on me; the canvas has always worn out before then. I have had a deer shed poke right through the sole once and almost skewer my foot though.
They're simple, yet rugged and comfortable boots, and I love 'em.
Awesome video! I've been wearing mine for the past 10 years. The sole wears out well, as the lugs are super deep and really durable. Is like it "molds" to your stride. Only used them casually only twice to walk my dogs on a trail. They literally are the "Chuck Taylor's" of combat boots. Even more so comparing them to say my usual Corcoran 1500. I have the Baggy High. Love them.
These boots are really comfortable. I’ve used them for hiking, camping trips and also in my grocery overnight stock clerk work. I have bought 2 pairs of pampa hi on 2013 and I still wear them. Thanks!
I wear my paladium boots as an all around for summer, as they breath nicely. The rubber is surprisingly resilient and after 5 years the heel is only now starting to show wear. I do remember standing on many rocks when hiking, but the lugs are so big that very little actually touches the thinner rubber. I put them away during the winter since ankle high snow guaranteed to seep water through canvas, and feet get cold.
I think Palladium has some quality control issues because some people like you have worn you boots for 5 years and they're holding up but some people are reporting holes in the canvas after the first month
@@sytricka3318 the one I got is the original design, which makes it a little bulky. They have however released many boots that are geared more towards fashion, and feel a lot more flimsy. However even with their fashion boots, they still advertise them with having that combat boot lineage.
As a fan of both this Channel & Palladium I really enjoyed this! :) I'd REALLY like to see you open up an all-leather pair, specifically the 'PALLABOSSE OFF LEA' since leather is your specialty & they seem the most different to standard Palladiums.
They don't make them anymore at least I've trying to find that style for months now
@@kakashisensei2716 Damn, that sucks. I love mine & wanted to get them in black too.
I wore my last palladiums for 5 yrs. and even though I wore through the entire tread, that thin layer you pointed out, lasted about a year before actually blowing out. My new pair arrives Wednesday. Best boot/shoe? ever for me.
Palladium is really an underrated brand. Their boots are very comfy and long lasting. Also some of the designs are quite dope.
boots* designs*
@Traveller huh
I am glad you mentioned Converse because that is the first thing that came to mind when I saw the. The short and sweet video was perfect for these
doesnt look as long lasting with that construction, maybe more expensive models...
@@MikeleKonstantyFiedorowiczIV they do leather boots too
Never seen or heard of them before, I want a pair! They’re quite stylish too and love the back story.
I've had a pair of these for over 10 years now and wore them all over the world. I literally take them every time I go anywhere. They are super comfortable, after a breaking in period as others have noted. What I love most about them is the way the canvas picks up dirt, dust, whatever from every place you take them. So after 10 years, these boots literally have my history of the last decade ground into the canvas. It's changed their color, and I love them for being a piece of wearable personal history.
Only now, 10 years later, have I started to have any issues with them. The laces finally broke, and part of the toe cap rubber is detached from the canvas. The orange inserts long since wore away from friction with my feet, and the canvas is starting to wear through on the inside. But the entire bottom tread is basically as solid as the day I bought them. I've never had it puncture, and it hasn't even really worn down at all. Because of the personal history, I asked Palladium if they would repair them, but the company is apparently not in that game. I'm getting new laces and I'll probably wear them until the wheels come off, which I expect may not be for another decade.
I want some of these now they just look really cool, and seem interesting
Pebbles love getting stuck in those soles but never had problems with them tearing. They're way comfier than chucks that's why I prefer these.
I feel like I'm tap dancing walking down the street with rocks clicking away in my tread. Love the boots though.
Same 😂 i'm tap dancing every time i wear mine 😂
Oh this takes me back! Palladiums were so popular in Belgium back somewhere during the 90’s/00’s. Good times, loved those shoes back then
I have the suede version of that boot and they’re the best footwear I’ve ever had. I actually hike in them rather rigorously, and wear them multiple times a day. They are comfortable to wear ALL day, and after over a year they don’t show any signs of sole/fabric separation. I am just starting to see little bits of material removed from the outsole, mostly on the toe, but overall the haven’t worn. They’re perfect and much more durable than this video led me to believe!
I have worn my palladium boots hiking a lot! They are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn. Mostly use them in the warmer months. Have never had a sole break on them. They are surprisingly good
Love mine, rarely wear them serious hikes but often in parks and bad uneven roads. But both summer and waterproof winter ones preform really well and last for yearsl Ditched my Docs when i got my first pair and never looked back. There is something surprisingly comfortable about Palaldiums that I can't explain - it's one of the very few shoes/boots that don't leave me in pain when i forget or get too lazy to put in orthotics
ive had them for 2 winters now and love how they can be worn for more rougher occasions or be worn nicely with a pair of jeans. Mine have a snap so it can be a ankle boot or high top boot which is a great detail and adds to it's versatility :) haven't had any issues with the rubber thus far,
Now you should cut those converse boots in half! The converse "lugged" gore-tex
@ebisumaru are you talking about the mc18 ones?
@@aniqanuar6320 I actually wasn't talking about the mc18s but I would love that too
Nice stylish converse type.
I used a pair two years in a warehouse job, day by day. So comfortable, breathable, soft, light.
Today I bought other two pairs just in case!
Never heard of these before. Love learning about new brands, so thanks! By the way, vetiver is a grass that grows in India. It's often used in perfumes and, I believe, medicine.
Go to wish.com. the knockoffs are made the same way and are made in China (same place) for $15.00. I bought a pair of the knock offs. They feel awesome! Very comfy. Do You like oldschool converse skate sneakers? If so then its just like that but with a bit of tread. Flexible comfortable and if you step on a rock you feel it! Not good for rocks but great for flat wooded areas. Get bees wax and linseed oil. Rub that on those boots and waterproof them. Good stuff dude!
I have a Black leather Pampa baggy pair, and they are the most comfortable coolest boots I have ever had and believe me I have owned a lot of boots over the years! my favourite footwear!
These are the best, most comfortable casual wear boots I've even owned. I never bought canvas pairs but always leather. The leather is always soft and excellent quality. Even though the construction is minimal, its high quality and I've never had issues with them falling apart, ripping or anything. I've had a pair with sheep's wool on the inside I would wear in the snow. Even with walking in deep snow, it kept my feet warm and dry. Love this brand
I bought two pairs of these 11 years ago and still own the same two pairs and wear them regularly. I hike in them, walk around the city in them, adventure or whatever in them they have worn amazingly well, the dark brown pair I own look even better now than when new being slightly faded, the top of the cuff is slightly frayed but super soft now...all in all they are amazing still after 10+years
Love the waterproof boot! It’s actually waterproof!! And has lasted so far about 5 years and they still have a lot of life
This was the most interesting 5 minute video I’ve ever watched on TH-cam. I always saw one guy wearing these around my college campus and thought they were for hiking.
I had a pair of these I wore more or less every day for 2 years, including 5 days canoeing in Scotland and many miles in woods and on the moors. In the end the canvas wore through where the toes creased and the soles wore down. Outstanding durability by my standards 👍
Ok here’s my story, I live in a warm place (Tenerife) and initially found the desert boot from Decathlon (French sports store, all over Europe). The boots look exactly same as the palladium’s albeit in khaki. They only cost 29€ and where incredibly comfortable, light and kept my feet cool. I loved the style too. Like a timeless classic. The sole was of neoprene and felt amazing on the rubber sole.
I soon found out that Palladium was the original and purchased a pair, same as your video.
I was a fair bit disappointed, they where nowhere near as comfortable and felt like just canvas with some rubber, way heavier too. They just didn’t feel right. The one thing with the decathlon boot was that the canvas material separated from the rubber sole easily. All 3 pairs have holes but at 29€ each and so comfortable it was totally worth it. Thats the only weak spot of the decathlon’s.
i love them I got 7 pair of this brand love the looks, and the feeling, the Waterproof are amazing, light, confortable and durable. Totally recomend!
I have a pair of these at work and absolutely love them. I work in an automotive factory assembling interior panels, we don't work around heavy enough equipment to need a proper leather steel toed work boot, but I was never quite satisfied having to replace my sneakers every month or so. I got these boots and find them to be more comfortable than sneakers because it provides ankle support, but I did have to get a really good insole to make up for the thin sole.
Yeah, I know they're just tactical converse, but I love my tactical converse
One year later update: I still wear Palladiums. I don't wear them at work anymore because I need something slip resistant now that I'm a janitor, but I own a pair of both the pampa hi originale and the pallabrousse legion. I use them mostly for casual boots, but also for fencing and HEMA. They get excellent traction on gym floors, while still being extremely lightweight. The reason I use those instead of sneakers, though, comes down to the fact that sometimes I will do HEMA outside in dirt or mud, and the thick lugs get excellent traction outdoors as well.
I've had mine since I was about 14-15, and I'm almost 23 now. Mine are leather but they've lasted long. Haven't worn them every day but definitely worn them to the country side and worked with them like woodworking, gardening o house reforms.
Love them. About to buy my fourth or fifth pair, the most recent of which has lasted at least 18 months. They're the only shoe I've worn in that time. I bounce in them from hospitality work (bar, waiting tables, bussing, so some kitchen treading), to commuting via bicycle, to walking along riverside nature paths, to painting murals, to shooting hoops casually on an outdoor basketball court (no intense running). I've stayed upright on icy roads, traversed airports and climbed a heck of a lotta stairs in them.
This recent pair is the Baggy version, though I think they're of similar construction.
The only curiosity for me is that with every pair I've had, the canvas material breaks through on the right-hand side heel, which may be attributed to the way I walk or ride a bicycle. Previously, a cobbler reinforced this heel section with a strip of leather to extend the life of the shoe. Now that part of the canvas around the big toe joint has worn through on my current pair, it's time to replace.
The sole has only ever split on the fourth pair -- AFTER 18 months of being the ONLY shoe. I'm not sure if I stepped on something sharp (it's a strangely-shaped slice), but the rubber is pretty worn and smooth after a year a half of daily use anyway.
I've never expressed all this about the shoe before, to anyone. I wish this was a paid review so that Palladium would engineer me a free pair of right-hand side heel, reinforced boots hahaja.
Thanks, Rose Anvil, for the video - it's super. Cheers.
I bought some in high school, then didn’t wear them for years. Eventually started wearing them again and have lasted like 4 years but now the canvas is ripping through. Loved how comfortable and light they were. Ok for mild short hikes. Mostly wore them at work.
I have had my pair for around 10 yrs. I wear them maybe once a month and held up great and they are very comfortable. They are not a heavy duty boot at all but they are great if you going somewhere that sneakers won't work and a true boot is to heavy. They are a perfect summer boot/sneaker.
I have owned a leather pair f I bought in SF for $130 for 5 years now. Very durable and comfy. Lifestyle boot for sure. I have not used them for hiking or anything related to work. I do recommend them.
I do have several of these boots and they give you the street style with the military feel. They are super durable and comfortable too. No cracks or any damage to them till now and this is my 6th year with them.
Ive been wearing a pair of these going on 5 years. They are not boots they are sneakers but they are fantastic sneakers.
That cut in half was very satisfying. Oh how I've missed that.
I was on-the-fence on buying a pair after seeing ads on Instagram, really glad you happened to do this out of nowhere
Buy them. You won't be disappointed.
I've had my Palladium army training camp baggies for about 2 years now and i gotta say you hit the nail on the head. they're boots for boot people who don't always wanna wear their heavy duty boots around. I have to say out of all the palladiums you went for the lowest hanging fruit, their baggy line is much more substantial in the sole and the canvas only shows minor wear. I've met plenty of people who swear buy theirs and i do as well.
I love that you went back to just cutting the boot in half all at once. I personally hope you continue this and I also hope that you do more videos on leather/craft.
I noticed some improved video quality for the entro, very nice. Keep up the good work sir, love your channel!
I bought a pair of these boots second hand, that exact model, and they were the greatest and most comfortable shoes I worn. They are great for walking in any weather since they are water resistant, low weight and they also do well in the warmer winter days of Sweden.
What really makes them excel for me is the grip that the outer sole gives you. That is the same grip you get from boots and since they are lightweight they are great to run in.
Being a minute man and all they helped me make it in time to so many buses. I really recommend these boots.
They are little small in size so taking a number over the usual works great.
The second handed lasted two years and I have a new pair now. Will use Pampa Hi forever.
I have 5 varieties. The canvas and the waterproof leather are my favorite boots all time. I am not a heavy hiker so that aspect is not a concern to me. I was impressed with my most recent waterproof leather boot purchase however. Rarely does waterproof mean what it says, but I had basement flooding issue that lasted for and full day into the late night and my feet stayed dry in these boots the entire ordeal. My original olive canvas baggy pampas have been to South Africa, Scotland, Iceland, Ireland and Great Britain and are still kicking it. I love them because they fold up and take up so little space in my travels. Super lightweight and you can outfit with whatever insole addition from the market that makes your feet happiest. Cheers!
Yo.. your on a roll. You're literally doing all the shoes I want to see!!!!
I use them for quite a few years during summertime, holidays and bike trips. Not as a motorbike boot but in my luggage. Very light indeed. On the beach they are very useful on the hot sand and they prevent piking up sand in your shoes or slippers.. You can clean them easily by rinse them with water. They dry up oké. They are cheap but give me value for money because not everybody’s a hiker on a rough mountain trail. Thanks for your video.
I love that you pointed out the weight of the boots. Looking forward to see other boots' weight too.
Happy to see these get reviewed. Hope you can get to some of their leather shoes next!
That's a sharp blade! Just touched the laces and they disappeared!
Nice video as always! New brands for me with a lot of history!
First of all.. nice that you take into account viewers cutting requests! I was the one who said palladium's cutting is not worth it though :) Anyway i own exact same model for several years, not wearing it at all so its basicaly indestructible..hahaha. Youre 100% right saying its ok just for the looks of combat boots not for any performance whatsoever. Its like canvas converse/vans summer alternative nothing more.
Bought a pair of these for exactly the reason you said, sorta a hybrid Converse/Boot style, great for wearing on hard surfaces for long periods of time, never intended to take them on long hikes or significant outdoor excursions. That being said, have taken them to multiple camping music festivals that run for several days, had them for maybe 6 years now and wear them at least a or twice a week. Great shoe/boot for a niche market.
I'd love to see a video about the regular Palladiums, which are called "Pampa Hi Originale". Would be intreresting to see if there's any difference.
No difference. The lug soles and basic construction of the boot varieties are all very similar. I don't know if there might be some difference in the durability or traction of the rubber material. The ones I have have not had good wet traction, which probably indicates poor traction on ice as well. But the trade-off is they are incredibly long-lasting, and surprisingly the souls have outlasted the upper.
They do have quite a few different styles some that have sneaker soles without lugs, and I don't know anything about the material used in those.
@@fieldlab4 Which boot would you suggest then? I just ordered two palladium boots for under £100. Timberland boots are £180 for example
@@gerwsgse Palladiums are good because they are simple, light, thin and dry out quickly. That's what the originals were designed to do. Also, Palladiums can be inexpensive. Personally, I only buy them on sale. I don't think canvas boots are worth $100. They could be worth more with different upper material, but canvas is my preference.
They do make cold and wet weather versions now that have a dust seal on the tongue (the cheaper original versions have a completely separate tongue that allows dirt and water past at the laces). The cold weather versions probably have a different rubber material for better traction in the wet. At least I hope they do. Some are also insulated or water proofed which also means they will not dry out nearly as fast when soaked.
Palladiums are cool but mostly an urban boot. They can be comfortable because they are thin and have less support. Most Timberlands are far more substantial boots, but Timberland might not dry out as fast when soaked. Timberland is the opposite idea from Palladium. It's hard to compare them.
@@fieldlab4 Haha I had a pair of palladiums in 2012/13 but they was 1 size too big for me but I still wore them all throughout college. They seemed to hold up pretty well and ended up reselling them recently. But I’ve just ordered original baggy and a green pair with a zipper. For like £97. Will do the job hopefully
Love Palladium. I received a pair of canvas 7 years ago as a gift, and only wrote out the canvas about a year ago. Just bought a leather pair. They are so, so comfortable
I bet if you did a puncture test on those thin soles you might be surprised.
With the Destiny collab I was HOPING you had a video about this exact shoe or the Pallashock, I'm so happy this was here waiting for me Rose!
I've had mine for maybe two years and have been wearing them about every day for the last 6-9 months. I bought them because I liked the look of them, almost like a super light jungle boot. I'm an old Army dude who still wears boots from time to time when it's not super hot and these Paladiums are great in the heat. They've held up for quite a while, they're comfortable and give me support as I'm on my feet nearly all day on cement. I think they are a little expensive for what they are but honestly, I've more than gotten my money's worth out of this pair. I'd probably buy them again.
I’ve had three pair of these boots, worn them year round in the heat of the desert southwest US. Had some issues with build quality on the second pair, the adhesive was sloppy. This third pair has been with me since 2015 and they’re in great shape. I confess I did toss the cheap insert for a more supportive one, but that’s the only change I’ve made.
I have had three pairs of these boots. I must say they are fantastic and really light. They tend to last full all year use for me for about 5 years, both city and trail hiking. The only downside is their waterproofing, they get heavy when wet if not properly done. They obviously don't have the same protection as a full leather boot, but similar to the paleteo rule these kind of work similar to 20% of your shoes for 80% of the activities. For me these tend to be used instead of sneakers or trail shoes the secret is to waterproof them well with Hubbert's shoe grease or similar, like lanolin to make a tin cloth.
i think the weird orange flaps might prevent heel slippage? thats the only thing that makes sense to me
I find that once EVA compresses the insoles often slide around and they've lost volume. I think the orange flaps help to keep it in place long term.
It provides support around the heel and the arch, providing more stability to the foot. I think it might be the reason that I've never rolled an ankle in these boots.
Bought these boots in 2020 after watching your video. I've been using them as street wear, so no hiking. Wore them extensively during summer vacation in 2022. It actually took some time to break them in, because at first they were pressing against ankles and were not quite as flexible in the upper part.
2 years later the boots are still in a good shape and are really comfortable. When it is above +30 C outside feet will get sweaty as hell despite seemingly lightweight upper. Yet again, these are boots.
I have 5 pairs of palladium in different colors, its my all time favorite, so comfy as i have very sensitive feet & a certain medical case. Very durable, i wear it in all seasons, i do hiking with it. I'm surprized of your review vs. the converse review. Converse is one of the most uncomfortable shoes i ever tried, they're extremly painful with their rubber narrow fit.
i have these in black, got them for 39$ from china and so far i love them after a year of wearing them a lot. great daily "non work" boot.
I had some palladium shoes back in the day. I think they're a style thing. And they were comfortable too!
I have a pair of old Palladium 'Tactical Plus' boots I've been wearing at the construction site (exterior concrete stuff), and they're not the worst boots I've ever worn. The soles have held up ok - that sole picks up rocks regularly, and at the range, you're taking home 9mm casings wether you like it or not! But the same soles are on my boots - I've stepped on nails and all sorts of stuff with no issue. They're OK boots. Mostly waterproof, not at all warm in the winter (Detroit Area). I wouldn't buy the same ones, but I might consider the more fashionable, canvas models in the future.
Dig the channel. Hoping one day to see a breakdown of my only pair of decent boots - Danner Mountain Light II.
I have same Palladiums for the past 5 years and use them for work during winter. Good durability and quality for a cheapie boots.
i have the "baggy" (fold over cuff) in black canvas, super super comfortable but only wear casually really. as someone who isn't really into boots but sometimes needs added grip and likes the look, I like them a lot. for me they're better than the other sneaker-boot type things i've tried for sure (vans mte, nike acg) once you hit em with some waterproofing
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I have a pair of Pampa SC Shadow Waterproof boots. They're definitely comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The waterproofing is fantastic, but there's absolutely no insulation inside. I could feel the cold snow through the soles and the upper, but my feet always stayed dry.
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Love your videos, you put out great content
👍 thanks for your work and an amazing channel! Great idea!
The waterproof ones are sweet I've had a pair for like 5 years and they are still going strong
I have the leather ones and they are great in the city during winter months. They grip well on light snow and hard snow after the walks have been plowed. They are comfortable
you should design your own boot
he just did recently lol
As always great video!
Yay! I've been wanting this! 💙
These have been my go to shoe for a better part of decade now.
I am the kind of guy who owns only one pair of shoes and uses them for everything. After a few pairs of various shoes (chucks, vans and macbeths) only lasted me 6 or so months I tried a pair of these and found them to last considerably longer probably due mostly to the simple one piece sole construction and how well the canvas upper is stuck to the sole. A pair of palladiums will last me 1.5 to 2 years of every day use.
I have used them for everything from day to day walking around, work, travel, long boarding, hiking, motorcycle touring and everything in between.
Normally where they fail me is at the widest part of my foot and heel where the canvas eventually wears out just above where it meets rubber. By about this time the sole at the ball of my foot is usually quite thin but I must say the rubber they use is very hard wearing. Never had any splits in them as suggested might happen in this video and due to the chunky heel that part of the sole never wears out.
They were perfect for travel for me because they were a do all shoe/boot. Comfortable, rugged enough to handle everything I could throw at them, enough traction for hiking, light, quick drying and even smart enough for going out if you pick up a black pair.
Best pair I have ever owned was a pair with ballistic nylon uppers. They lasted ages and, because the nylon didn't fade or rip like canvas, they still looked fresh when I eventually retired them due to the sole being super thin. Sadly I cant seem to find a pair the same.
They also produce them in Vietnam which is where most the palladiums I have owned have come from.
got a pair a week ago, super comfy (more comfy than converese) and can't complain because of the price.