Definitely need new blade or resharpening if possible! The smoking coming off the blade has nothing to do with the 'motor'! Its very dull teeth not cutting through the materials. Rose Anvil time to spend a few bucks on a new band saw blade!👍🏻👌🏻😅
Love to see Truman getting more recognition on the channel! I have 4 pairs and I love all of them, personally I prefer the taller Upland models but the 6" is great too. These brown oiled rough out moc toes look sweet might have to swoop some of those
I'm wearing Truman Java's. First cap toe followed by the Cinnamon White's Mp on the 5050. My Java's are a year old and have aged really nicely. I'm 10D brannock and went true to size on the Truman 79 last. 9.E on the 5050, 9.5D in the Indy 405. Would like the Truman Oxblood on the 56 last but not sure on sizing with that one.
Og outsole for sure. I love clever engineering that allows for nice aesthetics while still providing function. Carets derby boot has a faux heel on a barefoot shoe and it's so cool.
1:37 what exactly makes a work boot a work boot besides maybe a steel or composite toe? Is it the leather thickness? Because if it is then wouldn't my JG Numzaans be considered a work boot with it's 5mm or so of leather thickness? Like, I get that Thursday's Captains aren't work boots but why wouldn't these Truman boots be considered work boots?
A stiff sole, either from a shank (steel or fiberglass), or lots of leather is important for work boots. Helps if your standing on a ladder, or stomping on a shovel. I’m sure there are other things that are important for work boots as well. That’s just one that comes to mind
Truman is a boot guy's boot. Not meant for someone on a job site, but for the person who wears boots every day for support, fashion, etc. Has the durability and repairability that audience needs, but not anything else. I love my pair. I wear them almost every day and on hikes
JG double lasts the boot so you have the inner and outer layer of it. It’s not 5mm either it’s 2.2mm on the outer layer and a 1.5mm layer on the inside. They’re still very stiff to break in which is indicative of JG as a boot company. But no the Numzaan boot is a casual boot. The sole patterns are what gives it away. The Razorback is a work boot through and through with the at deep lug sole designed to grip and hold. The African ranger is technically a work boot though its wedge sole is geared for comfort and it lacks the Razorbacks seemless lower construction. A workbook typically has a softer insole to accommodate you standing on it all day too. The main difference is in the toe. A pure work boot will feature a safety rated toe and they’ll have a bulbous look to accommodate it. The shape of the Truman and the Numzaan or a Thursday captain is more geared to casual general purpose wear. My wolverine 1000 mile boots are more meant for the office or going out vs my steel toe razorbacks which I wear at my mill job every day
This truman boot has things that would be in a work boot though such as fiberglass shank,aggressive outsole, thick leather. Not sure what else it would need @@cross_key
When I think of work boots, I think of a tough grippy outsole, a supportive shank or midsole, with hard-wearing leather on the outer that you don't mind beating up. So no Horween, no cordovan. Usually rough-out or oiled leather. With that in mind, if you made a pair of rough-out Numzaans with a wedge sole or a shank and a lugged, heeled sole... yeah, that'd be a nice looking work boot. Bonus points if you added a composite toe.
As a construction worker myself (one who spends a lot more than he really needs to on clothing, gear, and tools simply because he appreciates quality work) it may well be possible to work in these boots, but they’re not optimized for it. You have to remember that actual workboots are a professional expense, not discretionary spending-once you have something that’s presentable, functional, and long-lasting, spending more is foolish. Paying more now to save money later is fine and good, but paying more just to have an interesting leather or a slightly more consistent stitch density is for the weekend, not the workday. Also, the soles on these boots are not really work-ready. The older ones have that half-lugged sole that is either a cool callback to heritage workwear, or a compromise between workwear and dress boots, depending on how you look at it. The newer ones sacrifice performance for branding, and would look pretty cringe tracked into the mud around some fancy new-construction home. I don’t know how many of my fellow tradies look at the different tread patterns around the jobsite, but I do-and this would not impress. Much of the work that I do happens on pitched roofs, where Traction is Life-literally. My soles are tools, and I’m not going to show up to work swinging a novelty hammer that stamps “ESTWING” into every strike, right? You get either a smooth face or a milled face, depending on how you need it to perform-do you want maximum grip on the nailhead, or do you need to be able to set heads flush without printing an obvious waffle pattern on the surrounding substrate? Personally I like a wedge sole because they are comfortable, offer good grip under most jobsite conditions (including roofs), and don’t track mud and rocks into customers’ homes. Someone else who spends more time in the mud might prefer a luggy sole. But neither of these boots have soles that are ideal for work. Not that, as I said at the beginning, you *can’t* work in them. They would probably do just fine. It’s just that in terms of the stuff construction workers actually *need*, $500 isn’t justified for the application. These are ultimately a lifestyle boot, a dress boot styled after heritage construction boots. It’s a really cool trend in boots and I’m all for it (especially since the focus on quality and transparency is trickling down to some of the better *actual* workboot brands) but it’s not something I would take to a jobsite. I might take it to a good restaurant, or to a family gathering, or something like that. Somewhere where I wanted to dress to impress, and look like a more polished version of my usual workaday self, without being overly formal. You know, like Iron Rangers. The quality and durability are absolutely all there, but they’re not something you see people actually wear to work.
@@gabrielfiorini5241 Speaking as someone who spends a lot of mud-time in my thoros, I really wish I got the wedge sole. The luggy option with the heel holds onto mud for dear life! It resists hosing off and even sticks in there when it's dry and I'm banging them together on the back porch. I think the luggy sole is best for people who work on ladders all day, the heels grip rungs like another pair of hands.
I have two pairs of Truman boots now. One on the old 55 last with a danite sole and one on the 79 last with the eugene sole. They are night and day difference when it comes to the feel. I have no complaints out of either boot, but I will say I think Truman has only gone up in quality so far.
I visited their factory and picked up a pair of their java waxed flesh this summer and was impressed with operations + am very satisfied with the product. Very friendly people making great (comfortable) boots in USA
Have you considered doing a video about Crush On Retro boots? They’re made in Indonesia but have pretty good reviews on Reddit/youtube, especially their engineer boots that go for $200-$400
I've Truman's and Nicks, Scarpa boots and a bunch of trail shoes. After hiking 88km over 6 days through the wilds of remote Southern Tasmania, I'd be very interested in opinions and reviews of boots that can take toughest boggiest of terrain. Shin deep mud for miles in the cold and rain meant wet feet. Is there a hiking mud boot that can keep you comfortable, is leather an option?
All-leather construction can be weather resistant, but it won't be bogproof. However, if you're willing to have a little bit of synthetic material touching your feet, you can get leather boots with a waterproof liner (goretex and similar) which can do a better job. The liners can become compromised with wear and tear, but that also goes for non-leather boots using the same tech. Still, always best to bring a few changes of socks, just in case!
Thank U Catman! I had my iron rangers resoled with a chunky vibram outer sole instead of the less pronounced original one. I also got the thickest breaker they had which cost me $44 !!! Yes $44!!! Yours are only $29 though they are sold out so maybe $44 is better if I wanted them now? Any way I agree with you I like the newer version for the same reason. Though I do like the shrunken bison better than the suede. I’m gonna take a harder look at Truman. Thanks for everything and congratulations on your expansion.
Do you have a cut in half on Helm Boots? I just received a pair of their loafers today and I really like them. Great job on the Truman's. Nice to see they haven't sold out.
I know it'd be difficult but it'd be nice to see what how Truman boots were built when they launched. I have a pair of theirs from 2014 when they first launched.
About that boot breaker. there was another company selling leather insoles like those but I found they went out of business over a year ago. This could be why people wanted you to make a leather one but I could be wrong. I only found out recently that they went out of business as I was going to buy both yours and their and compare them but well I can't do that.
Nicks sells leather insoles on bezos' site. Saphir and others make leather and cork insoles. Not quite the same as a thick veg tan set but serves the same niche. Outside of that though...
Forcing me to stamp a brand’s logo into the earth with every step I take is a dealbreaker for me in $500 boots. If they want to pay *me* a nominal advertising fee of say 0.1 cents per step then maybe we could talk, but I’ve never understood why anybody would *pay* a company a premium to advertise for them. You’re not even selling yourself out, you’re *buying* yourself out. A modest logo somewhere as a sign of pride in quality is fair enough, but a branded novelty tread with the company’s name in huge letters? On a boot that they expect you to pay half a grand for? That’s just tacky.
From what I can gather, some people like wearing branding because it tells other fashion-heads exactly how much they spent on their clothing. More expensive/exclusive seems to equate to more street cred, more clout. Why you'd want to dress up as a blue collared laborer to flex on your fellow white collar office friends is still beyond me but if I figure it out, I'll let people know!
I have a pair of older Truman boots and they are my favorite most comfortable boots bar none. If that new sole is the only tread option, I wouldn't buy another😢 stupid
Could you do a review of some redwing engineer boots? Preferably the 969s? I bought them second hand thinking they’ll last, but, the construction from what I can see seems to be a little different from their regular boots.
Can you please do any Jordan X Ah Ma Manière colab shoes? The 3s or 4s in particular. They are marketed as using better overall materials and sold as a luxury alternative to their other colorways. I work at a designer shoe store and I'm just interested on how far that goes in cases of leather grading. They feel very nice but not sure as to how much of a real difference they make
Personally I prefer the new style outsole except for the goofy looking Logo at the ball of the foot that needs to go imo. I've never liked look of the cut or removed lugs from the perimeter of the outsole like that, it just looks strange.
Bordon, parkhurst, blkbrd, luos Jiet, crush on retrowould be interesting. Bordon has steadily improved. They’ve had delay issues but my pair is solid. Might be a good option for people looking for a PNW light experience. Parkhurst is in the grantstone redwing price range. Blkbrd is the darling of the entry boots lately. Luos Jiet gets a lot of hate for copying patterns, but it’d be interesting to see how they stack up against Thursday. Crush on retro has been getting some attention and it’d be interesting to see their build quality.
Hey there, I am a huge fan of your channel and products. I have some leather insoles on the way, and I can't wait! I just recently found a brand named Schnee that is really interesting. It is a company in montana that makes pac and hunting boots as well as hiking and winter/extreme weather boots. I just got a pair of their forester ADV boots, and they are pretty cool. Maybe a good brand to check out for the channel.
Any recommendations for someone with extra wide feet looking for something similar to a solovair/doc marten both stylistically and structurally? I like wearing my Nick's Falcons but I'd love to have something inbetween a boot and a sneaker
I still prefer the old, discontinued last and the LOOK of the older tread outsole. These moc-toe are a different last shape, sure, and then the lack of wider fits and taller options and things has largely made me look elsewhere now. I planned t' use them more for hiking and things than for fashion, but that hasn't really happened, either.
I still has no idea what's inside mine since they were bought more recently than 5 yrs ago, so I'll assume cork??? maybe foam in the one pair or also that other one? whate'er.
Looks like Vance has started paying for media on his products! Now he just needs to stop touching social media and let someone handle their publicity and they will win in this game!
A lot of people out there were saying you would never review Truman Boots because Vince (the owner) would never pay you for the review. So was this a freebie or did Vince finally pony up?
Interesing how you always talk about boots made All MURICAN, while it means absolutely nothing to us in Europe. It would be interesting to see you compare a pair of Red Wings made in the US to a pair made in Japan.
American business owner with a TH-cam channel, covering largely American market products, for a largely American audience - "interesting" that he has an 'American made' bias? Interesting that you would expect otherwise I suppose.
You could work in them just fine, but they're too nice to be worked hard in. You could get a cheaper pair of boots that are still high quality, but would be better suited to more jobsites. Oh, and also, a lot of blue collar guys don't like stamping another company's branding all over the work site, lol.
I have Iron Rangers, Oxblood double shot Truman and a pair of Nicks Urban Loggers and yes, the Truman boots do feel like a midway point between the Redwings and the Nicks, probably closer to the Nicks in sturdiness. I think Truman boots are great, especially with the variety of leather that they use for the different boots.
Been saying you should do a boot lace review of all different types of boot laces from leather to nylon to nomex paracord kevlar and other types of laces and see which one lasts longer and wont rip when you wearing them compare over time which ones last longer and still holds up well. Because I have owned nicks leather laces and whites learher laces and nicks lasted only a week got a replacement pair one of them ripped while tying it. Then I ordered a pair of Whites leather laces same thing I think one broke in half but the whites did last longer I have also owned and used a pair of nomex laces and they lasted somewhat long but one broke in half. It could be that my boot eyelets is what causing them to break when I start to pull on the lace to get it tight.
I bought my Trumans in 2015 when they were doing stitch down only... those are OG. I was really disappointed when they abandoned stitch down for GYW only, and now I find they're like every other heritage boot brand. I still love and wear my stitch down Trumans to this day...
Congrats on being in the Truman cult. Nobody else cares. I own one pair, and as it turns out, that's one too many. The 79 last that most of their boots are built on is absolute trash.
Dull blades are very dangerous like way more than a sharp one! Please get a new bandsaw blade for that thing before you hurt yourself struggling to push boots through a dull blade! That saw is made to cut through really hard woods, steel, etc it shouldn't be struggling to get through a few layers of soft leather like this! 👌🏻🚫🪓🩹🥾👢
Get a Rose Anvil Boot Breaker Insole in leather or foam here - bit.ly/3VGGtre
Looks like you need a new bandsaw blade.
Or the electric motor is underpowered.
Definitely need new blade or resharpening if possible! The smoking coming off the blade has nothing to do with the 'motor'! Its very dull teeth not cutting through the materials.
Rose Anvil time to spend a few bucks on a new band saw blade!👍🏻👌🏻😅
Have you considered making few episodes about european hiking/trekking shoes? It would nice to see for example, Meindl, Hanwag or Scarpa
Yes please!
Yeah. I just bought Hanwag Tashis during the sale on those. Love them so far.
Karrimor too perhaps?
What kind of scarpas are you thinking about? We’re starting a channel mostly dedicated to this category.
"Never cut towards yourself"
Rose Anvil: "Hold my Moctail."
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Love to see Truman getting more recognition on the channel! I have 4 pairs and I love all of them, personally I prefer the taller Upland models but the 6" is great too. These brown oiled rough out moc toes look sweet might have to swoop some of those
I'm wearing Truman Java's. First cap toe followed by the Cinnamon White's Mp on the 5050. My Java's are a year old and have aged really nicely. I'm 10D brannock and went true to size on the Truman 79 last. 9.E on the 5050, 9.5D in the Indy 405. Would like the Truman Oxblood on the 56 last but not sure on sizing with that one.
@@Sandblstr Nice! Unfortunately I wear 13.5D so I can't help ya out on the 56 last since they don't make larger sizes
Compare Oak Streets and Truman's Next?
Og outsole for sure. I love clever engineering that allows for nice aesthetics while still providing function. Carets derby boot has a faux heel on a barefoot shoe and it's so cool.
The og outsole is called the commando sole and the new one is called the Eugene sole
I liked the look of the sole of the new boot, but the overall look of the older boot was really cool, really liked the bison leather look.
I have two pairs of Truman boots that are a great value and I think Parkhurst is in the same category. Both excellent value.
1:37 what exactly makes a work boot a work boot besides maybe a steel or composite toe? Is it the leather thickness? Because if it is then wouldn't my JG Numzaans be considered a work boot with it's 5mm or so of leather thickness? Like, I get that Thursday's Captains aren't work boots but why wouldn't these Truman boots be considered work boots?
A stiff sole, either from a shank (steel or fiberglass), or lots of leather is important for work boots. Helps if your standing on a ladder, or stomping on a shovel. I’m sure there are other things that are important for work boots as well. That’s just one that comes to mind
Truman is a boot guy's boot. Not meant for someone on a job site, but for the person who wears boots every day for support, fashion, etc. Has the durability and repairability that audience needs, but not anything else. I love my pair. I wear them almost every day and on hikes
JG double lasts the boot so you have the inner and outer layer of it. It’s not 5mm either it’s 2.2mm on the outer layer and a 1.5mm layer on the inside. They’re still very stiff to break in which is indicative of JG as a boot company. But no the Numzaan boot is a casual boot. The sole patterns are what gives it away. The Razorback is a work boot through and through with the at deep lug sole designed to grip and hold. The African ranger is technically a work boot though its wedge sole is geared for comfort and it lacks the Razorbacks seemless lower construction. A workbook typically has a softer insole to accommodate you standing on it all day too. The main difference is in the toe. A pure work boot will feature a safety rated toe and they’ll have a bulbous look to accommodate it. The shape of the Truman and the Numzaan or a Thursday captain is more geared to casual general purpose wear. My wolverine 1000 mile boots are more meant for the office or going out vs my steel toe razorbacks which I wear at my mill job every day
This truman boot has things that would be in a work boot though such as fiberglass shank,aggressive outsole, thick leather. Not sure what else it would need @@cross_key
When I think of work boots, I think of a tough grippy outsole, a supportive shank or midsole, with hard-wearing leather on the outer that you don't mind beating up. So no Horween, no cordovan. Usually rough-out or oiled leather. With that in mind, if you made a pair of rough-out Numzaans with a wedge sole or a shank and a lugged, heeled sole... yeah, that'd be a nice looking work boot. Bonus points if you added a composite toe.
Wow, a strong sole
💪💪💪, even the blade got stuck
It may be casual oriented, but the amount of leather versus a thorogood that people work in all the time is a lot.
but still cost more than most will spend for work boots...
not squishy underfoot AT ALL, either.
As a construction worker myself (one who spends a lot more than he really needs to on clothing, gear, and tools simply because he appreciates quality work) it may well be possible to work in these boots, but they’re not optimized for it. You have to remember that actual workboots are a professional expense, not discretionary spending-once you have something that’s presentable, functional, and long-lasting, spending more is foolish. Paying more now to save money later is fine and good, but paying more just to have an interesting leather or a slightly more consistent stitch density is for the weekend, not the workday.
Also, the soles on these boots are not really work-ready. The older ones have that half-lugged sole that is either a cool callback to heritage workwear, or a compromise between workwear and dress boots, depending on how you look at it. The newer ones sacrifice performance for branding, and would look pretty cringe tracked into the mud around some fancy new-construction home. I don’t know how many of my fellow tradies look at the different tread patterns around the jobsite, but I do-and this would not impress. Much of the work that I do happens on pitched roofs, where Traction is Life-literally.
My soles are tools, and I’m not going to show up to work swinging a novelty hammer that stamps “ESTWING” into every strike, right? You get either a smooth face or a milled face, depending on how you need it to perform-do you want maximum grip on the nailhead, or do you need to be able to set heads flush without printing an obvious waffle pattern on the surrounding substrate? Personally I like a wedge sole because they are comfortable, offer good grip under most jobsite conditions (including roofs), and don’t track mud and rocks into customers’ homes. Someone else who spends more time in the mud might prefer a luggy sole. But neither of these boots have soles that are ideal for work.
Not that, as I said at the beginning, you *can’t* work in them. They would probably do just fine. It’s just that in terms of the stuff construction workers actually *need*, $500 isn’t justified for the application. These are ultimately a lifestyle boot, a dress boot styled after heritage construction boots. It’s a really cool trend in boots and I’m all for it (especially since the focus on quality and transparency is trickling down to some of the better *actual* workboot brands) but it’s not something I would take to a jobsite. I might take it to a good restaurant, or to a family gathering, or something like that. Somewhere where I wanted to dress to impress, and look like a more polished version of my usual workaday self, without being overly formal. You know, like Iron Rangers. The quality and durability are absolutely all there, but they’re not something you see people actually wear to work.
@@gabrielfiorini5241 Speaking as someone who spends a lot of mud-time in my thoros, I really wish I got the wedge sole. The luggy option with the heel holds onto mud for dear life! It resists hosing off and even sticks in there when it's dry and I'm banging them together on the back porch. I think the luggy sole is best for people who work on ladders all day, the heels grip rungs like another pair of hands.
I have two pairs of Truman boots now. One on the old 55 last with a danite sole and one on the 79 last with the eugene sole. They are night and day difference when it comes to the feel. I have no complaints out of either boot, but I will say I think Truman has only gone up in quality so far.
Machine blade: I can't go on anymore😂😂😂😂
They really gave your band saw a run for its money!
Great video!
Thank you for finally cutting those old ones!
They did send out an email saying they are going to change how they are made including using pvc welts among other things.
That bandsaw was crying out in pain
I visited their factory and picked up a pair of their java waxed flesh this summer and was impressed with operations + am very satisfied with the product. Very friendly people making great (comfortable) boots in USA
Will you ever cut Carmina boots? or any other "fancy-pants" boots?
Have you considered doing a video about Crush On Retro boots? They’re made in Indonesia but have pretty good reviews on Reddit/youtube, especially their engineer boots that go for $200-$400
Crush on Retro are made in China.
China actually, but interesting shoes for sure. We have a video review of their 501 engineers in CF Stead leather coming soon.
I've Truman's and Nicks, Scarpa boots and a bunch of trail shoes. After hiking 88km over 6 days through the wilds of remote Southern Tasmania, I'd be very interested in opinions and reviews of boots that can take toughest boggiest of terrain. Shin deep mud for miles in the cold and rain meant wet feet. Is there a hiking mud boot that can keep you comfortable, is leather an option?
All-leather construction can be weather resistant, but it won't be bogproof. However, if you're willing to have a little bit of synthetic material touching your feet, you can get leather boots with a waterproof liner (goretex and similar) which can do a better job. The liners can become compromised with wear and tear, but that also goes for non-leather boots using the same tech. Still, always best to bring a few changes of socks, just in case!
@theKashConnoisseur definitely woollen socks were a saviour, I was wondering about gum boots no idea why we call them that I'm Australia.
The older outsole might last longer because the stitches won’t mace much friction with the ground till the tread is fully sanded off
These look awsome my first were the blacksmiths from redwing this might be the next step
Im waiting to see how the boots are when they start the discontinue purge that are too “niche”
yeah, that's what I thought this was, but neigh yet...
Would love to see a review of the Timberland Britten road. My impression is that these shoes are very good
Thank U Catman! I had my iron rangers resoled with a chunky vibram outer sole instead of the less pronounced original one. I also got the thickest breaker they had which cost me $44 !!! Yes $44!!! Yours are only $29 though they are sold out so maybe $44 is better if I wanted them now? Any way I agree with you I like the newer version for the same reason. Though I do like the shrunken bison better than the suede. I’m gonna take a harder look at Truman. Thanks for everything and congratulations on your expansion.
Would you dissect the Ressegot boot by Velasca Milano? I'd like to know your thoughts on its build quality after purhcasing a pair of my own.
9:00 time for a new bandsaw blade (or to sharpen that one) I think . . .
Do you have a cut in half on Helm Boots? I just received a pair of their loafers today and I really like them. Great job on the Truman's. Nice to see they haven't sold out.
I know it'd be difficult but it'd be nice to see what how Truman boots were built when they launched. I have a pair of theirs from 2014 when they first launched.
About that boot breaker. there was another company selling leather insoles like those but I found they went out of business over a year ago. This could be why people wanted you to make a leather one but I could be wrong. I only found out recently that they went out of business as I was going to buy both yours and their and compare them but well I can't do that.
Nicks sells leather insoles on bezos' site. Saphir and others make leather and cork insoles. Not quite the same as a thick veg tan set but serves the same niche. Outside of that though...
Forcing me to stamp a brand’s logo into the earth with every step I take is a dealbreaker for me in $500 boots. If they want to pay *me* a nominal advertising fee of say 0.1 cents per step then maybe we could talk, but I’ve never understood why anybody would *pay* a company a premium to advertise for them. You’re not even selling yourself out, you’re *buying* yourself out. A modest logo somewhere as a sign of pride in quality is fair enough, but a branded novelty tread with the company’s name in huge letters? On a boot that they expect you to pay half a grand for? That’s just tacky.
From what I can gather, some people like wearing branding because it tells other fashion-heads exactly how much they spent on their clothing. More expensive/exclusive seems to equate to more street cred, more clout. Why you'd want to dress up as a blue collared laborer to flex on your fellow white collar office friends is still beyond me but if I figure it out, I'll let people know!
I have a pair of older Truman boots and they are my favorite most comfortable boots bar none. If that new sole is the only tread option, I wouldn't buy another😢 stupid
I like the look of the new outsole. I need all the traction I can get. Looks like a version of the V-100 Vibram.
Dang, those new boots are awesome. Love the new outsole.
Could you do a review of some redwing engineer boots? Preferably the 969s? I bought them second hand thinking they’ll last, but, the construction from what I can see seems to be a little different from their regular boots.
What brand is the shirt you‘re wearing?
Is the stitch that's partially exposed on the tread a week spot? Seems like it would wear through pretty quickly.
Can you please do any Jordan X Ah Ma Manière colab shoes? The 3s or 4s in particular. They are marketed as using better overall materials and sold as a luxury alternative to their other colorways. I work at a designer shoe store and I'm just interested on how far that goes in cases of leather grading. They feel very nice but not sure as to how much of a real difference they make
Personally I prefer the new style outsole except for the goofy looking Logo at the ball of the foot that needs to go imo. I've never liked look of the cut or removed lugs from the perimeter of the outsole like that, it just looks strange.
speaking of boot breakers when is the 4.5 to 5 going to be back in stock for the leather? When I went to order it said sold out.
love truman boots. need those new upland.
can you do some Java Wax Flesh on the 79 last? - love mine - owner can tweet some kooky shit on the companies account lol
Truman’s have never let me down. Have about 5-6 pairs. Almost there with Nicks no doubt. 20 last is especially nice.
Bordon, parkhurst, blkbrd, luos Jiet, crush on retrowould be interesting. Bordon has steadily improved. They’ve had delay issues but my pair is solid. Might be a good option for people looking for a PNW light experience. Parkhurst is in the grantstone redwing price range. Blkbrd is the darling of the entry boots lately. Luos Jiet gets a lot of hate for copying patterns, but it’d be interesting to see how they stack up against Thursday. Crush on retro has been getting some attention and it’d be interesting to see their build quality.
Can we get some John Fluevog Derby boots checked out?
Hey there, I am a huge fan of your channel and products. I have some leather insoles on the way, and I can't wait! I just recently found a brand named Schnee that is really interesting. It is a company in montana that makes pac and hunting boots as well as hiking and winter/extreme weather boots. I just got a pair of their forester ADV boots, and they are pretty cool. Maybe a good brand to check out for the channel.
Any recommendations for someone with extra wide feet looking for something similar to a solovair/doc marten both stylistically and structurally? I like wearing my Nick's Falcons but I'd love to have something inbetween a boot and a sneaker
Bean Boots (LL Bean Originals) as a winter special!
Would love a review on birkenstock highwood lace boots or lace low.
PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON WOODLAND LEATHER SHOES
I still prefer the old, discontinued last and the LOOK of the older tread outsole. These moc-toe are a different last shape, sure, and then the lack of wider fits and taller options and things has largely made me look elsewhere now. I planned t' use them more for hiking and things than for fashion, but that hasn't really happened, either.
still cost more than most will spend for work boots...
not squishy underfoot AT ALL, either.
I still has no idea what's inside mine since they were bought more recently than 5 yrs ago, so I'll assume cork??? maybe foam in the one pair or also that other one? whate'er.
Cut centered score -987.3
Number of bandsaws destroyed 2
Bandsaw blades ruined 63
Internal foam hardness shore 89
Im guessing yes before i watch. Edit: i think i was wrong.
Drew's loggers please. And some waterproof hiking boots!
The man at it again
Cut the Square Toe Tecovas! And start a cowboy safety toe work boot series! Texas would thank you!
Tecovas are mexican made
and cost too much
Looks like Vance has started paying for media on his products! Now he just needs to stop touching social media and let someone handle their publicity and they will win in this game!
A lot of people out there were saying you would never review Truman Boots because Vince (the owner) would never pay you for the review. So was this a freebie or did Vince finally pony up?
and why wasting the old pair that are perfectly nice but still won't throw GYW under the bus?
Or maybe there's a third option: he'll give an honest review of boots even if the company isn't sponsoring the video.
i will take the foam sole filling any day
I absolutely don’t care how the outsole looks. If it works well I’d wear it.
Definitely prefer the OG outsole
Good video! So they went Viberg route of development
Good to see they are doing things right!
Have you ever heard of Steel Boots? They are made in Europe, I think Slovakia.
Time for a New Bandsaw Blade, they're not that expensive. 🤣
Wonder what’s next for Truman. Sounds like big changes.
Interesing how you always talk about boots made All MURICAN, while it means absolutely nothing to us in Europe. It would be interesting to see you compare a pair of Red Wings made in the US to a pair made in Japan.
American business owner with a TH-cam channel, covering largely American market products, for a largely American audience - "interesting" that he has an 'American made' bias? Interesting that you would expect otherwise I suppose.
@@RyTrapp0 Cool story bro. I'm happy as long as you are happy
@@springbay1 Oh boy, the passive aggressive retort to a reasonable reply. Of course.
I have 2 Red Wing Japan exclusives, none of them are made in Japan. All made in USA.
@@MaximSupernov Not made in Japan then, right. No use talking to you anymore, bye and good luck with your life.
Thinking a "gofund" me is needed to get this guy a new bandsaw blade , the one hes using has smooth blade that would have a hard time cutting cheese
What makes them not work boots ? Seems like the leather is still thick. Only asking for knowledge not saying you are incorrect.
You could work in them just fine, but they're too nice to be worked hard in. You could get a cheaper pair of boots that are still high quality, but would be better suited to more jobsites. Oh, and also, a lot of blue collar guys don't like stamping another company's branding all over the work site, lol.
Love Truman boots man!!!! I wore mine to work in construction for two years now and still going strong. Extremely tough boots
I know you're supposed to destroy footwear, but it looks like you're doing pretty well at destroying that bandsaw
Will there be Yepril 2025?
Truman sold out when he realized he was the soap. Never been the same since.
I have Iron Rangers, Oxblood double shot Truman and a pair of Nicks Urban Loggers and yes, the Truman boots do feel like a midway point between the Redwings and the Nicks, probably closer to the Nicks in sturdiness. I think Truman boots are great, especially with the variety of leather that they use for the different boots.
Sureway off amazon cut it!
2 pairs and they damn fine for work so far.
Where are these boots 500$, all i see is 760$.
Thumbnail creepy...
Too bad Truman is wanting to go cheaper with rubber welts, etc. I think dude wants out of the heritage market.
Been saying you should do a boot lace review of all different types of boot laces from leather to nylon to nomex paracord kevlar and other types of laces and see which one lasts longer and wont rip when you wearing them compare over time which ones last longer and still holds up well. Because I have owned nicks leather laces and whites learher laces and nicks lasted only a week got a replacement pair one of them ripped while tying it. Then I ordered a pair of Whites leather laces same thing I think one broke in half but the whites did last longer I have also owned and used a pair of nomex laces and they lasted somewhat long but one broke in half. It could be that my boot eyelets is what causing them to break when I start to pull on the lace to get it tight.
I bought my Trumans in 2015 when they were doing stitch down only... those are OG. I was really disappointed when they abandoned stitch down for GYW only, and now I find they're like every other heritage boot brand. I still love and wear my stitch down Trumans to this day...
Og outsole. The logo on the new one is 🤮
El Nuevo es El mejor
Nice
The thumbnail for this video with that aged faced was very off putting if I wasn't subbed I would have taken this off my feed.
no one cares
Foist
Secoind
This was so over due. I stopped watching the channel cause of the way you failed to review Truman. truman makes epic boots. I have 8 pair
Sorry to have lost you… we hope you comeback…
Brother only wants truman hype videos hahahaha
Womp womp
Congrats on being in the Truman cult. Nobody else cares. I own one pair, and as it turns out, that's one too many. The 79 last that most of their boots are built on is absolute trash.
Dull blades are very dangerous like way more than a sharp one! Please get a new bandsaw blade for that thing before you hurt yourself struggling to push boots through a dull blade! That saw is made to cut through really hard woods, steel, etc it shouldn't be struggling to get through a few layers of soft leather like this! 👌🏻🚫🪓🩹🥾👢