I'm in Louisiana, it's been the hottest November on record, that's not political, it's the facts. Trees still are green and leaves have not dropped. Last year was the dryest year on record and we were working a bunch of wildfires that we normally don't get. Those are the facts of the matter. Don't care why, can't change it, getting angry won't change anything. Facts are facts regardless of what you believe. Keep doing what your doing who cares what people think, especially a very small minority.
Listening to climate scientists about the climate isn’t too dissimilar to listening to you about boots, flannels, work wear in general, etc. Most of us concede the fact that you’ve done the work and the research to be able to give us an informed opinion on certain things. And we’ve come to trust that opinion, even though some of those opinions are inherently biased. And most of us should trust that climate scientists have done the work and done the research, and use the evidence of our own eyes, to confirm the planet is warming. Failing to do so because you don’t want to believe what you’re being told is, frankly, a bit silly. And I say this from a place of love Carl, but talking about a contentious issue is going to result in people responding with passionate responses. That’s why the old saying “you don’t walk politics or religion in polite company” exists. Because the conversation always ends up contentious.
Well said, also we all take scientists word on all sorts of things we don't even think about day to day. This should be a completely uncontroversial topic that has nothing to do with politics. It impacts all of us and will touch every aspect of life. But a wealthy few stand to gain even more money by putting their thumb on the scale to stop any meaningful change from happening and those same folks push propaganda that has regular folks 2nd guessing something thats well understood and not really up for debate.
The government and scientists have been pushing fear for decades now. It use to be called Global warming years ago and now it’s climate change. How many times have they said the earth would come to a end at a certain date and it hasn’t happened yet. Look at Greta Thunberg she was wrong. Look at the pandemic and the fear they pushed then said if you get the shot you can’t catch the virus then they changed that tune quick because they were wrong. If people are so worried about “climate change” stop buying cheap polyester and nylon clothes which is causing the micro plastic problem. Why are we throwing away plastic forks and spoons and to go container after a single use. Wash it and reuse it. You pay for Tupperware and don’t throw it away after 1 time. Our problem is we want everything quick and pay cheap for it then complain about quality. People don’t want to save money and have lost patience. They don’t want to pay for quality and want everything now now now.
Another great video! Really digging the iron heart flannel! On a side note just be you, you’re doing great on this channel! People are always going to take things out of context!
Great video as always. Don’t change the format of your show, if anything we need more open dialogue across so many subjects. I live in New England close to you. We had brush and forest fires in NJ and CT this year. So it’s good to talk about this stuff. That point on Truman is interesting, no way they stop doing their unique leathers. Though I wonder if they just get a small set of standard leathers that are always in stock. While the different options come in. Grant stone making that new boot reminds me of VIberg. They are just trying to offer more patterns/last combos.
My knee jerk reaction is literally "no, I am not done buying my custom uplands yet." Oh well, hopefully what comes now will be better. Some people however will never be satisfied no matter what you say. Never kiss the proverbial ring.
I’m not sure when society changed, but civil conversation and debate no longer seems to exist. Many people have gone to extremes & immediately attack and dismiss any opinions opposite their own. Don’t let the bastards get you down, this is a great casual channel, keep up the good work
I love this channel and the off the cuff content, like chatting with a friend. Ignore the haters, literally, ignore them, don't waste the air time on 'em. Keep up the good work
One of the reasons I cant show much at work is that it's a liability. Imagine my employer discovering that I'm making content while being paid to produce for them? The risk isnt worth losing my job.
I watched the original video, Im EXTREMELY opinionated, and i thought your commentary was perfectly appropriate. You literally said i dont know why and didnt try to opine bcause of that. Couldnt ask for anyth8ng more from this type of content. THANKS CARL!!!
Thank you Carl. I'm enjoying a 50 degree sunny Thanksgiving eve here in CT and I won't let my concerns about climate change get in the way of that. Anyone who does is a weather-denier.
The people who make comments like that are generally the type who can't hold a debate without getting frustrated and angry which generally leads to their argument falling apart. Not worth the time of entertaining them. I think all channels deal with this. Fortunately 99% of us love your content and I agree, the warmer weather was great for getting things done this fall. On the flip side, I believe it stays colder longer in the spring in my area (upstate NY) so there's that. Oh yeah and Truman is going to disappoint a lot of us with this move. They basically own the niche market of unique leather boots. It would be a shame to see them move away from it. Keep up the awesome content Carl! We appreciate it!
I own several Iron Heart UHF's. I also own the Heat Straps colab with Carl from last year (the wool one). Truthfully the differences in "luxury" feel are minor between the two. I'd go with the Heat Straps. In fact, I probably will.
Not that my voice matters, but I only heard that you were enjoying the weather. My parents were deniers, I didn’t hear either in your comment(s). Just you got a bit longer to enjoy something that brings you joy. 🤷♂️❤
@@CoffeeWithCarl1Happiest Thanksgiving back to you!!!! I am in CO currently (and wearing the women’s Flint and Tender Wax Trucker) thanks for all you do.
People will always try to bring up politics when anything even remotely related comes up. I really don't get it but as long as you aren't drawing a line in the sand i don't see a problem with just mentioning in passing. keep doing your thing we are still watching and enjoying!
The fact that one side is considered tolerant unless you disagree with them speaks Volumes. We should be able to disagree and be civil towards each other. Couldn’t agree with you more Carl
I think the Iron Heart looks a little bit better but I like the materials of the Heat Straps better. Fortunately I’m not in need so that saves that tough choice. I like the White’s 350 Cruiser but I just don’t think the greens for me in my boots, I’m just too boring I guess. Strange move for Dickies but I guess it makes sense moving the smaller company closer to the big company flagpole, though you’re 100% about not hearing many stories of businesses moving to California. I used to wear a lot of their products cause I figured if I was going to totally ruin clothes, it’s better to ruin cheap stuff. Keep doing your channel how you want to. They made the decision to watch you, they can decide to go elsewhere if they don’t like it. This is one of my favorites and I love the variety of stuff you talk about.
Love everything you do Carl. In a day and age where everyone is easily offended then I wouldn’t worry about it. Let them believe whatever they believe but they should keep it to their opinions to themselves.
I agree the market is saturated with PNW boot brands. I would however, like to see more of these other handmade boot brands like Truman offering options on lasts with the taller heel like the 55. Thanks for the awesome content Carl.
One of the reasons is that these companies are all in the same area and using the same workers. At any factory youll find people who have worked at any of the competitors shops. The companies are all drawing from the same small workforce.
@@CoffeeWithCarl1 Fair enough, but 4 months is unacceptable to me when I can walk into a Red Wing store and walk out with a made in USA boot (model 2533) for half the price of PNW boot.Is it as good a PNW boot arguably no but it is not twice as good and I didn't have to wait 4 months
I think people have a tendency to get upset about anything that reminds them of climate change because it's an existential threat to their lives in the longterm. They're also frustrated that greedy politicians aren't doing anything about it while taking huge amounts of money from the petroleum and automotive industries. I know you haven't done any research on it, but you're a smart guy and the science behind climate change is so simple a third grader could understand it. The atmosphere keeps in heat because it has gasses that trap heat. More of those gasses = more heat trapped = warmer weather. Two of those major gasses are carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, released by automobiles and factory farming. Huge industrial plants also release a lot of greenhouse gasses, likely more than the other two sources. Climate change is bad and we're causing it, but you are not an appropriate target for people's anger just because you're liking the warmer weather... Greedy politicians are.
Love your videos , hey I really wish grant stone does make a boot similar to truman or whites semi dress , something a bit more rugged but yet casual , because majority of there boots are a bit on the dressy side , we need a diesel 2.0
Vince from Truman is famous for being a hothead. Runs the company from his huge ranch in the Oregon wilderness. Don't expect anything significant to change long term. Damn they're selling a lot of boots durinwtg the sale.
@CoffeeWithCarl1 if you think it through, this has to be a leverage play. He posted at the beginning of October the company had already beaten its sales from last year. Of course they had multiple months last year where they weren't selling anything, so there's that. I am no doubt he's disappointed in the slow growth rate. Plus, it sounds like he had an argument with the CF Stead distributor that he uses, hence the talk of no more Rambler models. Shutting down or changing everything makes no sense when you've just relocated and spent a ton of money on a new factory, and all the machines needed to do Goodyear welting, sewing, and all the other necessary steps. Truman makes a solid boot, and perhaps most importantly they're able to do it very quickly and efficiently with the least amount of hand work of any of the PNW brands. Plus the surcharge for higher end leathers they ask is borderline absurd. Their basic boot is $400, waxed flesh is effectively a $100 option for a materials cost delta that might be $10 and is likely considerably less. On a per boot basis I would imagine their profit margins are outstanding. I see no way they can move up market. If changes are coming, it would be a move into Red Wing and Wolverine price territory. I personally have no answers to the question of how they would go about doing that without cannibalizing their current products. What to do when you're frustrated and don't see a clear path forward? Get mad, throw a public tantrum, and tell everyone things be changing. No promises have been made. Worst case scenario, you've got publicity, and we know what they say about bad versus good, and now you're stagnant brand has some hype behind it, coming off a recent favorable Rose Anvil review. So what if you upset your customers who recently bought in to your new loyalty program? Those guys aren't going anywhere. All you did was create a way to give yourself a temporary spike in sales during the busiest time of the year. Pretty brilliant all in all, if a bit tasteless. I'll be happy to down my plate of crow cold if I'm wrong, I feel pretty strongly that's not the case. Just my thoughts, feel free to add or pile on, or flame away! Happy Thanksgiving!
The other day I saw on a reddit thread someone saying they were a good friend of carls. And it turned out they were just tuning into the CwC episodes. It’s a little odd how parasocial this has gotten.
It’s interesting what people will attach themselves to. That same video, I attached myself to the Filson topic and others focus led on a passing comment about the weather.
Filson has been having some aggressive discounts on their tin cloth jackets. Rumor on Reddit (definitely reliable) is that their most recent batch of jackets uses tin cloth which had been treated with something that California rejected for one reason or another. Have you heard anything Carl?
Seems weird that Truman would stop with their unique leathers. I have several pairs and that’s why I like their brand. It seems like Nicks and Whites boots is trying to follow some of their ideas offering a lot more special and unique leathers to draw that audience. Who knows, but I agree we do not need them to become another basic PNW boot maker!! Anyway……
I'm not sure how or why Grant Stone named this boot the Baroda but that is, of course, the name of a city in Rajasthan, India. (Baroda is the old colonial pronunciation, the local folk call the town Vadodara.) Perhaps they had Jodhpur in mind? Baroda isn't that far from Jodhpur----so maybe both boots inspired by the British colonial army in India? Just a guess. Also, perhaps the Dickie's workforce would prefer to live in a State that supports women's healthcare choices? That is a choice I would make for my family.
lol People got mad because you commented on...the weather? Good lord what complete losers, regardless how you feel about the climate. In my area we generally don't get snow or persistent freezing temps until January. I'm in the midwest. It's called seasons, dummies! When I lived in NY the snow started in Sept or Oct. 20 years ago. I didn't start screaming the planet was cooling.
Hey carl , was this a click bait video ? I clicked on this because of your title , im a big fan of Truman boots and I thought this video was all about what u had to say about it , but instead you share a small thought and then go and talk about the other companies in which I didn't care for unless they were in another video . Maybe it should've been titled let's talk boot sales.
If you're familiar with this channel, I speak about a number of topics and pick the most interesting one for the title. TH-cam doesnt allow for a longer title than 200 characters.
I hate when channels bring politics in, and you don't. There have been a couple of channels that would make comments every now and again, and i just stopped watching them. No need to cry in the comments section, a down turn in viewership will do much better to get the point across
I have been on this wonderful earth for over 50 years, always a topic of conversation is comparing current weather we observe to past experiences. In all those years every year there is variation in weather that I have experienced, sometimes hotter, sometimes cooler, sometimes drier, sometimes wetter and so on and so on.......... sometimes snow falls early, sometimes it falls late, some times not at all................point, its never been predicatble, thats why we talk about weather, especially in the UK! anyway mate, ignore the people who feel they have an entitled right to pick up on every word. 99.999999999999999% of the folks that watch your content know its your views and observations, its all good mate, keep up the great work................. I imagine someone will call me out for spelling and grammar mistakes and the % I put in.................. they can't help themselves, they miss the point..... and that's the point............................. great work, love your stuff keep on trucking!
Carl not sure how active you are in the comments, but I help run a small construction company. The owner always gives everyone bonuses for Xmas, but I wanted to get them something from me as well. Any ideas? Doesn’t have to be workman related, just wanted to do something nice for the guys from myself.
If they drink, a nice bottle of whiskey is always a solid gift. Doesn't have to be too expensive, you can get solid bottles for $50-75, and cheaper too if that's too much (not sure how many people you're buying for), there's plenty of good whiskey under that price point
@@cradd7108 I know a few that would appreciate that, but i've caught some of these guys drinking on the job so not sure that would work for everyone🤣. Maybe my crew leaders I can do that and their crew members I can get like a tumblr and put some work gloves, snips, and a leatherman in there with em or something like that
@whoopcdayz haha yeah maybe alcohol isn't the best choice for everyone then, your other idea is a good one too though! A nice pair of work gloves and a Leatherman is a fantastic gift
This year we got hooded, lined Carhartt zip hoodies from the company with their logo embroidered on the chest. They must have spent a fortune, but EVERYONE wears them on the job and off. Plus they've made the other trades jealous.
@@CoffeeWithCarl1 Sorry about that. I do enjoyed watching your reviews, I had no idea about this channel until I did a search on Truman boots. I am sure you have other viewers on your other channel who dont know about this channel. Hope this makes sense.
Keep saying what you want !! Ignore these people who have to get butt hurt about everything just to argue. Been watching since the beginning. Love all the content!!!
I do have a problem with grant stone because they are made in China and for me if I’m buying a luxury good like boots in this price range I’m going to do from a country that isn’t an enemy of the USA and who’s owners sought out China for their cheap labor so they could undercut other brands. They have nice boots but that doesn’t excuse what they are.
Dude hold up!!! Never mention a man’s kids, even on an analogy, nor a hypothetical nor an example to change perspective. I hope that person reads this, NEVER MENTION this man’s kids. Unacceptable and distasteful.
My god the folks commenting on a remark about you enjoying the weather are just ridiculous, miserable people. I appreciate the coffee sessions and down here in MD I agree the weather has stayed warmer later in the year, which is quite nice, I also agree that the mainstream media is biased so I’ll do my own research on that, I appreciate your take on that one Carl! Thanks for another interesting video. The Nick’s boots are always a pleasure to look into.
The climate it change is due to the shift of the magnetic polls…just saying. 👽 Now back to the important stuff. I need a review of N-1 deck coats/jackets!
People will not have a discussion about anything anymore. Their way or the highway. Fortunately cancel culture is faltering a little. Many Doctors, researchers, teachers and scientists are unable to practice across the west due to their scientifically considered opinion not following the script. Carry on sir. I don't always agree with your presentation of $700 pre ruined jackets and $1000 very nice jackets but hey, at least I know they're out there.
I don't know when people lost the ability to have an opinion. Civil conversation allows people to either agree or disagree but remain friends. It is ok to agree to disagree. I always tell people this is America, and you always have the right to be wrong. This usually stops the meltdowns.
Unfortunately social media is full of wannabe tough guys and narcissists. I find the best way to handle them is to think to yourself, “thank god I’m not them”. Look to your family, see the love and everything else fades into insignificance.
Speaking openly comes in both directions. If two commentors having an issue with something you said leads to you thinking about or threatening ending the channel, maybe their way of thinking and commenting on it isn't the only problem.
For sure... but it is hard to filter and good intentions don't always translate well in text. I didn't see Carl's previous video or the comments he brought up but I do agree with him that there's a trend towards aggressively taking sides on political topics, and I'll add it gets to a point where it alienates people from engaging with topics they really ought to look into. Climate change is a topic I really care about but I can appreciate people not having an opinion on it. Better to admit ignorance than blindly take sides regardless of evidence. It's just worrisome that blindly taking sides is so prevalent that people are losing trust in scientific evidence.
The climate doomsdayers are always upset with everyone that don't agree with them. Climate change is mostly made up. What is the weather supposed to be like? Last year in MN we had a mild winter. Now this year, the lakes are starting to freeze her in November. The weather does what it wants. We have no control over any of it. Keep saying what you like Carl. If people don't like it, they watch another provider of content. Enjoy your content on both channels. The green leather would be tough sale for me. It would probably patina well. Happy Thanksgiving Carl to you and your family.
Im thinking that the "market" that Truman's lifestyle leather's is entering LGQBT or whichever order the letters belong. That was the first thing that popped into my head. Just like Harley backed out if the "woke" culture and others have done in recent times. Been a viewer and fan for long time Carl and never commented before but keep on keeping on and ignore the people who insert their politics into anything.
Bro yeah like others are saying. Those are literally haters or somewhat crazy people. I'm not just saying that because I don't agree with them but how they react to you makes it obvious. You don't have to change anything about what you said, you only upset people that are looking for reasons to be upset with you. You can't change that
Ignoring trolls just takes practice and becomes easier with time. Please don’t change what you do based on a couple people. I say this as someone who believes climate change is real but loathes the modern day practice of shaming people who don’t agree with you.
The question should be is that do you believe the science. Yes or no will do I can tell you I use to build. Skating rink and have solid ice , not even close, had to ship it up north,
I love all these silly comments about believing the science. I remember when I was in middle school in the 1990’s and my home room class had a ton of National Geographic magazines from the 1970’s with Climate Scientists talking about the looming ice age coming. These same people would have said you must believe in the ice age coming because of science. 😂
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Don’t cater to the haters. It’s just weather conversation. Not once have I ever gotten a political agenda with your content. Keep doing your thing CM!
I just don't understand why some people insist on getting upset about everything. Seems like an exhausting existence to me.
Agreed!
I'm in Louisiana, it's been the hottest November on record, that's not political, it's the facts. Trees still are green and leaves have not dropped. Last year was the dryest year on record and we were working a bunch of wildfires that we normally don't get. Those are the facts of the matter. Don't care why, can't change it, getting angry won't change anything. Facts are facts regardless of what you believe. Keep doing what your doing who cares what people think, especially a very small minority.
Please keep this channel alive, I love it. Ignore the few bad apples 🙂
There are always going to be two idiots.
Don't let the two idiots sensor you.
Green is such an underrated Boot color.
It's two people it's your channel you say what you want to
Listening to climate scientists about the climate isn’t too dissimilar to listening to you about boots, flannels, work wear in general, etc. Most of us concede the fact that you’ve done the work and the research to be able to give us an informed opinion on certain things. And we’ve come to trust that opinion, even though some of those opinions are inherently biased. And most of us should trust that climate scientists have done the work and done the research, and use the evidence of our own eyes, to confirm the planet is warming. Failing to do so because you don’t want to believe what you’re being told is, frankly, a bit silly.
And I say this from a place of love Carl, but talking about a contentious issue is going to result in people responding with passionate responses. That’s why the old saying “you don’t walk politics or religion in polite company” exists. Because the conversation always ends up contentious.
Well said, also we all take scientists word on all sorts of things we don't even think about day to day. This should be a completely uncontroversial topic that has nothing to do with politics. It impacts all of us and will touch every aspect of life. But a wealthy few stand to gain even more money by putting their thumb on the scale to stop any meaningful change from happening and those same folks push propaganda that has regular folks 2nd guessing something thats well understood and not really up for debate.
The government and scientists have been pushing fear for decades now. It use to be called Global warming years ago and now it’s climate change. How many times have they said the earth would come to a end at a certain date and it hasn’t happened yet. Look at Greta Thunberg she was wrong. Look at the pandemic and the fear they pushed then said if you get the shot you can’t catch the virus then they changed that tune quick because they were wrong. If people are so worried about “climate change” stop buying cheap polyester and nylon clothes which is causing the micro plastic problem. Why are we throwing away plastic forks and spoons and to go container after a single use. Wash it and reuse it. You pay for Tupperware and don’t throw it away after 1 time. Our problem is we want everything quick and pay cheap for it then complain about quality. People don’t want to save money and have lost patience. They don’t want to pay for quality and want everything now now now.
Carl! I for one would like to see you out and about using the clothes and boots and what not! The reviews are always great man!
Another great video! Really digging the iron heart flannel! On a side note just be you, you’re doing great on this channel! People are always going to take things out of context!
You look great in those glasses! I think some nice pair of loafers would go with this outfit 😁
Hahahaha Thank you, and we can agree to disagree on he loafers!
Great video as always. Don’t change the format of your show, if anything we need more open dialogue across so many subjects. I live in New England close to you. We had brush and forest fires in NJ and CT this year. So it’s good to talk about this stuff. That point on Truman is interesting, no way they stop doing their unique leathers. Though I wonder if they just get a small set of standard leathers that are always in stock. While the different options come in. Grant stone making that new boot reminds me of VIberg. They are just trying to offer more patterns/last combos.
Really like this episode, Carl. variety is the spice of life
My knee jerk reaction is literally "no, I am not done buying my custom uplands yet." Oh well, hopefully what comes now will be better.
Some people however will never be satisfied no matter what you say. Never kiss the proverbial ring.
I’m turning 22 wheels through the hole in the ground that is Worcester Massachusetts and you’re getting me through Carl! You’re getting me through! 😂
Don’t change the format, Carl. I enjoy the casual conversation style format of these videos.
Would love to see Dickies and Carhartt bring back some USA made items.
Love chilling with a Coffee with Carl and you're inspiring me to live better with less. Thanks Carl
Rock on!
I hope truman boots is just shifting away from teal and other bright colours as a marketing ploy
I’m not sure when society changed, but civil conversation and debate no longer seems to exist. Many people have gone to extremes & immediately attack and dismiss any opinions opposite their own. Don’t let the bastards get you down, this is a great casual channel, keep up the good work
Hey you’re alright Carl .
I love this channel and the off the cuff content, like chatting with a friend. Ignore the haters, literally, ignore them, don't waste the air time on 'em. Keep up the good work
I appreciate that!
Great contents Carl! But I want to see you out in the wild doing your thing beating up stuff you bought to use.
One of the reasons I cant show much at work is that it's a liability. Imagine my employer discovering that I'm making content while being paid to produce for them? The risk isnt worth losing my job.
I watched the original video, Im EXTREMELY opinionated, and i thought your commentary was perfectly appropriate. You literally said i dont know why and didnt try to opine bcause of that. Couldnt ask for anyth8ng more from this type of content. THANKS CARL!!!
I appreciate it!
Thank you Carl.
I'm enjoying a 50 degree sunny Thanksgiving eve here in CT and I won't let my concerns about climate change get in the way of that. Anyone who does is a weather-denier.
Good morning!
The people who make comments like that are generally the type who can't hold a debate without getting frustrated and angry which generally leads to their argument falling apart. Not worth the time of entertaining them. I think all channels deal with this. Fortunately 99% of us love your content and I agree, the warmer weather was great for getting things done this fall. On the flip side, I believe it stays colder longer in the spring in my area (upstate NY) so there's that. Oh yeah and Truman is going to disappoint a lot of us with this move. They basically own the niche market of unique leather boots. It would be a shame to see them move away from it. Keep up the awesome content Carl! We appreciate it!
I own several Iron Heart UHF's. I also own the Heat Straps colab with Carl from last year (the wool one). Truthfully the differences in "luxury" feel are minor between the two. I'd go with the Heat Straps. In fact, I probably will.
Ditch the script! CWC is fun and relaxed
Not that my voice matters, but I only heard that you were enjoying the weather. My parents were deniers, I didn’t hear either in your comment(s). Just you got a bit longer to enjoy something that brings you joy. 🤷♂️❤
Everyones voice matters, and I appreciate you adding yours. Happy Thanksgiving (if youre in USA)
@@CoffeeWithCarl1Happiest Thanksgiving back to you!!!! I am in CO currently (and wearing the women’s Flint and Tender Wax Trucker) thanks for all you do.
i would love that flannel vid carl. i’m looking for some new flannels this winter
People will always try to bring up politics when anything even remotely related comes up. I really don't get it but as long as you aren't drawing a line in the sand i don't see a problem with just mentioning in passing. keep doing your thing we are still watching and enjoying!
Carl Please just keep down to earth relaxed and airy if that is a word I just like the laid back thing and no heavy push to buy right now !!
Buy the 350 cutters. I love mine. Brown rough out with the hand welted construction. So nice I even wear them to church.
People can’t keep politics out of clothes ? 😂
Those Grant Stone’s look interesting, sort of like the old Redwing 952, basic leather work boot.
The fact that one side is considered tolerant unless you disagree with them speaks
Volumes. We should be able to disagree and be civil towards each other. Couldn’t agree with you more Carl
Recently purchased the Heat Straps Turchi flannel and couldt be happier. Super high quality.Thanks for introducing me to the brand
Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours...
Dickies is owned by VF corp now (for a few years). I am sure the move is a consolidation measure.
They may be going towards the mass-produce boot market and competing with Redwing Thorogood, etc.
i kno.... i love those green Cutters..
I think the Iron Heart looks a little bit better but I like the materials of the Heat Straps better. Fortunately I’m not in need so that saves that tough choice. I like the White’s 350 Cruiser but I just don’t think the greens for me in my boots, I’m just too boring I guess. Strange move for Dickies but I guess it makes sense moving the smaller company closer to the big company flagpole, though you’re 100% about not hearing many stories of businesses moving to California. I used to wear a lot of their products cause I figured if I was going to totally ruin clothes, it’s better to ruin cheap stuff. Keep doing your channel how you want to. They made the decision to watch you, they can decide to go elsewhere if they don’t like it. This is one of my favorites and I love the variety of stuff you talk about.
Their problem is their problem. You be you Carl. Talk about whatever crosses your mind because that’s human.
they will try to keep you in a box if you let them.
Love everything you do Carl. In a day and age where everyone is easily offended then I wouldn’t worry about it. Let them believe whatever they believe but they should keep it to their opinions to themselves.
Don’t change for negative keyboard warriors. Keep up the good work with this channel.
I agree the market is saturated with PNW boot brands. I would however, like to see more of these other handmade boot brands like Truman offering options on lasts with the taller heel like the 55. Thanks for the awesome content Carl.
Truman has actually said they don’t like the taller heels.
To many PNW boot brands? Then why does it take 4 months to have a pair of boots made?
@@bootguy-d6n sometimes 9 months. I’m done with those long lead times.
One of the reasons is that these companies are all in the same area and using the same workers. At any factory youll find people who have worked at any of the competitors shops. The companies are all drawing from the same small workforce.
@@CoffeeWithCarl1 Fair enough, but 4 months is unacceptable to me when I can walk into a Red Wing store and walk out with a made in USA boot (model 2533) for half the price of PNW boot.Is it as good a PNW boot arguably no but it is not twice as good and I didn't have to wait 4 months
I think people have a tendency to get upset about anything that reminds them of climate change because it's an existential threat to their lives in the longterm. They're also frustrated that greedy politicians aren't doing anything about it while taking huge amounts of money from the petroleum and automotive industries. I know you haven't done any research on it, but you're a smart guy and the science behind climate change is so simple a third grader could understand it. The atmosphere keeps in heat because it has gasses that trap heat. More of those gasses = more heat trapped = warmer weather. Two of those major gasses are carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, released by automobiles and factory farming. Huge industrial plants also release a lot of greenhouse gasses, likely more than the other two sources. Climate change is bad and we're causing it, but you are not an appropriate target for people's anger just because you're liking the warmer weather... Greedy politicians are.
i viewed the baroda as an edward boot on the floyd last
Flannel comparison! Flannel comparison!
Above all else Carl, be true to yourself, and ignore the haters and Karen’s of the world. If they don’t like it, they can move along.
Black roughout jacket would be cool
Love your videos , hey I really wish grant stone does make a boot similar to truman or whites semi dress , something a bit more rugged but yet casual , because majority of there boots are a bit on the dressy side , we need a diesel 2.0
Vince from Truman is famous for being a hothead. Runs the company from his huge ranch in the Oregon wilderness.
Don't expect anything significant to change long term. Damn they're selling a lot of boots durinwtg the sale.
I hope youre right!
@CoffeeWithCarl1 if you think it through, this has to be a leverage play. He posted at the beginning of October the company had already beaten its sales from last year. Of course they had multiple months last year where they weren't selling anything, so there's that. I am no doubt he's disappointed in the slow growth rate. Plus, it sounds like he had an argument with the CF Stead distributor that he uses, hence the talk of no more Rambler models.
Shutting down or changing everything makes no sense when you've just relocated and spent a ton of money on a new factory, and all the machines needed to do Goodyear welting, sewing, and all the other necessary steps. Truman makes a solid boot, and perhaps most importantly they're able to do it very quickly and efficiently with the least amount of hand work of any of the PNW brands. Plus the surcharge for higher end leathers they ask is borderline absurd. Their basic boot is $400, waxed flesh is effectively a $100 option for a materials cost delta that might be $10 and is likely considerably less. On a per boot basis I would imagine their profit margins are outstanding.
I see no way they can move up market. If changes are coming, it would be a move into Red Wing and Wolverine price territory. I personally have no answers to the question of how they would go about doing that without cannibalizing their current products. What to do when you're frustrated and don't see a clear path forward? Get mad, throw a public tantrum, and tell everyone things be changing. No promises have been made. Worst case scenario, you've got publicity, and we know what they say about bad versus good, and now you're stagnant brand has some hype behind it, coming off a recent favorable Rose Anvil review. So what if you upset your customers who recently bought in to your new loyalty program? Those guys aren't going anywhere. All you did was create a way to give yourself a temporary spike in sales during the busiest time of the year. Pretty brilliant all in all, if a bit tasteless.
I'll be happy to down my plate of crow cold if I'm wrong, I feel pretty strongly that's not the case.
Just my thoughts, feel free to add or pile on, or flame away!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cool video
After Truman fully gusset their Upland model , only then I'll buy lots of them.
The other day I saw on a reddit thread someone saying they were a good friend of carls. And it turned out they were just tuning into the CwC episodes. It’s a little odd how parasocial this has gotten.
Oh boy...
Well, to be fair I think of you all as friends too. So happy Friendsgiving!
Say what you want, and how you want.
It’s interesting what people will attach themselves to. That same video, I attached myself to the Filson topic and others focus led on a passing comment about the weather.
Filson has been having some aggressive discounts on their tin cloth jackets. Rumor on Reddit (definitely reliable) is that their most recent batch of jackets uses tin cloth which had been treated with something that California rejected for one reason or another. Have you heard anything Carl?
Any thoughts on the idea that dark green boots are more versatile than a black or brown boot?
A nice jumper and slacks 😍 is this look finished off with some nice Italian loafers 🤔
14:58 Grant Stone's new Veg tan boot
Seems weird that Truman would stop with their unique leathers. I have several pairs and that’s why I like their brand. It seems like Nicks and Whites boots is trying to follow some of their ideas offering a lot more special and unique leathers to draw that audience. Who knows, but I agree we do not need them to become another basic PNW boot maker!! Anyway……
If I could afford a house in Costa Mesa I'd move there too!
I'm not sure how or why Grant Stone named this boot the Baroda but that is, of course, the name of a city in Rajasthan, India. (Baroda is the old colonial pronunciation, the local folk call the town Vadodara.) Perhaps they had Jodhpur in mind? Baroda isn't that far from Jodhpur----so maybe both boots inspired by the British colonial army in India? Just a guess.
Also, perhaps the Dickie's workforce would prefer to live in a State that supports women's healthcare choices? That is a choice I would make for my family.
Truman can find itself in a market that’ll make me save up another week and order some MTO’s…
lol People got mad because you commented on...the weather?
Good lord what complete losers, regardless how you feel about the climate.
In my area we generally don't get snow or persistent freezing temps until January. I'm in the midwest. It's called seasons, dummies!
When I lived in NY the snow started in Sept or Oct. 20 years ago. I didn't start screaming the planet was cooling.
100%. Those folks are miserable and they want to bring everyone down. Morons.
Hey carl , was this a click bait video ? I clicked on this because of your title , im a big fan of Truman boots and I thought this video was all about what u had to say about it , but instead you share a small thought and then go and talk about the other companies in which I didn't care for unless they were in another video . Maybe it should've been titled let's talk boot sales.
If you're familiar with this channel, I speak about a number of topics and pick the most interesting one for the title. TH-cam doesnt allow for a longer title than 200 characters.
I hate when channels bring politics in, and you don't. There have been a couple of channels that would make comments every now and again, and i just stopped watching them. No need to cry in the comments section, a down turn in viewership will do much better to get the point across
I have been on this wonderful earth for over 50 years, always a topic of conversation is comparing current weather we observe to past experiences. In all those years every year there is variation in weather that I have experienced, sometimes hotter, sometimes cooler, sometimes drier, sometimes wetter and so on and so on.......... sometimes snow falls early, sometimes it falls late, some times not at all................point, its never been predicatble, thats why we talk about weather, especially in the UK! anyway mate, ignore the people who feel they have an entitled right to pick up on every word. 99.999999999999999% of the folks that watch your content know its your views and observations, its all good mate, keep up the great work................. I imagine someone will call me out for spelling and grammar mistakes and the % I put in.................. they can't help themselves, they miss the point..... and that's the point............................. great work, love your stuff keep on trucking!
My only complaint with Grant Stone is every pattern is generic looking. Quality without personality.
Thats just it, well said!
Been watching your channels for a few years and I don’t know your political leanings.
Carl not sure how active you are in the comments, but I help run a small construction company. The owner always gives everyone bonuses for Xmas, but I wanted to get them something from me as well. Any ideas? Doesn’t have to be workman related, just wanted to do something nice for the guys from myself.
If they drink, a nice bottle of whiskey is always a solid gift. Doesn't have to be too expensive, you can get solid bottles for $50-75, and cheaper too if that's too much (not sure how many people you're buying for), there's plenty of good whiskey under that price point
@@cradd7108 I know a few that would appreciate that, but i've caught some of these guys drinking on the job so not sure that would work for everyone🤣. Maybe my crew leaders I can do that and their crew members I can get like a tumblr and put some work gloves, snips, and a leatherman in there with em or something like that
@whoopcdayz haha yeah maybe alcohol isn't the best choice for everyone then, your other idea is a good one too though! A nice pair of work gloves and a Leatherman is a fantastic gift
This year we got hooded, lined Carhartt zip hoodies from the company with their logo embroidered on the chest. They must have spent a fortune, but EVERYONE wears them on the job and off. Plus they've made the other trades jealous.
Truman probably read 2 bad comments and is now second guessing his own choices. WWRD- (What Would Rogan Do) Not Read Comments!
Can you please both of your channels?
I'm not sure what you mean.
@@CoffeeWithCarl1 Sorry about that. I do enjoyed watching your reviews, I had no idea about this channel until I did a search on Truman boots. I am sure you have other viewers on your other channel who dont know about this channel. Hope this makes sense.
Keep saying what you want !! Ignore these people who have to get butt hurt about everything just to argue. Been watching since the beginning. Love all the content!!!
Sorry about the climate nuts. I enjoy what you do!!
I do have a problem with grant stone because they are made in China and for me if I’m buying a luxury good like boots in this price range I’m going to do from a country that isn’t an enemy of the USA and who’s owners sought out China for their cheap labor so they could undercut other brands.
They have nice boots but that doesn’t excuse what they are.
Fair enough!
Dude hold up!!! Never mention a man’s kids, even on an analogy, nor a hypothetical nor an example to change perspective. I hope that person reads this, NEVER MENTION this man’s kids. Unacceptable and distasteful.
Agreed.
My god the folks commenting on a remark about you enjoying the weather are just ridiculous, miserable people. I appreciate the coffee sessions and down here in MD I agree the weather has stayed warmer later in the year, which is quite nice, I also agree that the mainstream media is biased so I’ll do my own research on that, I appreciate your take on that one Carl! Thanks for another interesting video. The Nick’s boots are always a pleasure to look into.
The climate it change is due to the shift of the magnetic polls…just saying. 👽 Now back to the important stuff. I need a review of N-1 deck coats/jackets!
Oh man, and I thought the waxed jacket video was expensive!!!
@ so that’s a no? Booo! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving man!
People will not have a discussion about anything anymore. Their way or the highway. Fortunately cancel culture is faltering a little. Many Doctors, researchers, teachers and scientists are unable to practice across the west due to their scientifically considered opinion not following the script. Carry on sir. I don't always agree with your presentation of $700 pre ruined jackets and $1000 very nice jackets but hey, at least I know they're out there.
I don't know when people lost the ability to have an opinion. Civil conversation allows people to either agree or disagree but remain friends. It is ok to agree to disagree. I always tell people this is America, and you always have the right to be wrong. This usually stops the meltdowns.
You forgot JK?!!!!😂
Unfortunately social media is full of wannabe tough guys and narcissists. I find the best way to handle them is to think to yourself, “thank god I’m not them”. Look to your family, see the love and everything else fades into insignificance.
Speaking openly comes in both directions. If two commentors having an issue with something you said leads to you thinking about or threatening ending the channel, maybe their way of thinking and commenting on it isn't the only problem.
For sure... but it is hard to filter and good intentions don't always translate well in text. I didn't see Carl's previous video or the comments he brought up but I do agree with him that there's a trend towards aggressively taking sides on political topics, and I'll add it gets to a point where it alienates people from engaging with topics they really ought to look into.
Climate change is a topic I really care about but I can appreciate people not having an opinion on it. Better to admit ignorance than blindly take sides regardless of evidence. It's just worrisome that blindly taking sides is so prevalent that people are losing trust in scientific evidence.
People getting mad because the weather is nice is so dumb.
Lots of folks who act alarmed by rising oceans own homes right on the beach
The climate doomsdayers are always upset with everyone that don't agree with them. Climate change is mostly made up. What is the weather supposed to be like? Last year in MN we had a mild winter. Now this year, the lakes are starting to freeze her in November. The weather does what it wants. We have no control over any of it. Keep saying what you like Carl. If people don't like it, they watch another provider of content. Enjoy your content on both channels. The green leather would be tough sale for me. It would probably patina well. Happy Thanksgiving Carl to you and your family.
The climate is changing. It has been changing since the world started.
It will continue to change, humans or not.
Im thinking that the "market" that Truman's lifestyle leather's is entering LGQBT or whichever order the letters belong. That was the first thing that popped into my head. Just like Harley backed out if the "woke" culture and others have done in recent times.
Been a viewer and fan for long time Carl and never commented before but keep on keeping on and ignore the people who insert their politics into anything.
Bro yeah like others are saying. Those are literally haters or somewhat crazy people. I'm not just saying that because I don't agree with them but how they react to you makes it obvious. You don't have to change anything about what you said, you only upset people that are looking for reasons to be upset with you. You can't change that
About the comments, ignore stupid ones, whether they be related to products shown or side tangents. Don't hold your tongue for the sake of fools.
Ignoring trolls just takes practice and becomes easier with time. Please don’t change what you do based on a couple people. I say this as someone who believes climate change is real but loathes the modern day practice of shaming people who don’t agree with you.
The question should be is that do you believe the science.
Yes or no will do
I can tell you I use to build. Skating rink and have solid ice , not even close, had to ship it up north,
I love all these silly comments about believing the science. I remember when I was in middle school in the 1990’s and my home room class had a ton of National Geographic magazines from the 1970’s with Climate Scientists talking about the looming ice age coming. These same people would have said you must believe in the ice age coming because of science. 😂
lol. Liberals