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Bought a pair about a month ago, treated them with sno-seal, absolutely perfect. Went out crabbing with a friend and the water didn't soak into the leather at all, just sat right on top and dried off nice and easy. Any scuffs fade away and give it a great look and the creases from walking have only given it more personality. Couldn't be happier having only spent $100 on Amazon, highlky recommended.
@@tiegideon9816 Have since picked up a pair of IRs and Viberg service boots so they didn't get much wear over the summer months. Still my go-to boots when it rains and I need a pair to beat around. Still happy with them but not my main pair.
Have had mine for a month now and worn every weekend and absolutely love them , The leather seems very substantial and the crepe sole is super comfy Golden Fox boots are great bang for the buck so much so that I bought the Chuckas and the workboot which are as good quality, this is from a guy that owns several pairs of Redwings and couldn't be happier 😀
It’s not called a service boot because guys wore it to work at Shoney’s in the 80s and 90s. It’s called a service boot because the WWII combat boots were called service boots.
Thank you for making the video! You don’t know how much time I have wasted for looking for a great review over these boots. Your video has finalized my decision and thank you for the great content.
My Nike sneakers were 11.5 M. My Thursday boots are 11 M so I ordered these in 11 M and they fit very well. Most of my leather shoes are also 11. I would say they are a true fit. I wound up putting a pair of memory foam insoles in these boots and they are really proving to be a good boot.
That leather looks almost exactly like "Apache Leather". I have a pair of Tony Lama USA cowboy boots and Chippewa USA boots similar to this. I like it a lot and may consider getting a pair of these too.
James DJ they give out 35% off coupons on their website, just hang around on the checkout page and dun checkout, some msg would pop up , asking you to register your email.
I have the Golden fox workboot chukka and a collection of heritage redwings , and can tell you the quality is on par if not better the leather is top quality as is build quality, the boondockers are next in my collection.
Are you serious? I have these boondockers and the equivalent redwings. The golden foxes are good and comfortable for the price but to say they're anywhere near the quality of redwings is batshit insane. They're not even in the same universe.
@@johnnyregs2378 how does the sizing compare to redwing? Lot of people saying GF run big, but they say that about RW too. Did you go down a size or same as your RWs?
@@mikewilliams8934 I have the same size in my gf as in my redwing blacksmiths. The Golden's are wider through the arch which makes them much more comfortable outve the box, also there's about half the amount of leather that needs broken in on the Golden's. I'd go with the same size as your redwings.
Mine came via Amazon about an hour ago. I always wear a size 9D shoe. But I ordered a 8.5D and they fit very well. I also ordered the 9D and they were too roomy. Those are being returned. I'm wearing them around the house right now and they feel very good. The tag says "Made in China". I struggled with that for a while but simply couldn't justify another $200 for "made in the USA". These are for knock around - not work. So I'll save that money for my next pair of Carmina dress shoes - those are for the office. Thanks for your video.
I just got these boots last Summer. Nice price, looks and quality. Unfortunately I got mine a bit too big and they seems bit clunky as it is. They definitely run a little large.
DAAAMMMNNIIITTTT, I was about to buy this next pay day. and now you probably are going to run the prices up with this review after everyone sees how good they look. Thanks . lol. JK. Love my Golden fox moc toe wedge boot, they are my every day stompers. very well made other then the payless insole they use. currently looking for an upgraded sole for it. I tried the timberland pro sole but it was waayyyy to tall. almost couldnt even get my foot into the boot.
I was never really a boot guy but i was thinking about getting a pair for myself for my birthday. I don't want to buy an expensive boot just in case I don't really like the style on myself but I don't want to buy anything that looks too cheap or tacky. This looks like the perfect compromise for me
Just got a pair. Look beautiful.Have a 9 not my usual 9.5 and heel just a bit loose on my smaller left foot. I think after some wear they'll be fine. Handsome as can be so no complaints.
Hey man! New to the channel and i love it! I just started in a construction job. I wear wolverine pull ups steel toe. To me they seem a little too much for what I’m doing. They are a great boot but i don’t want anything that high and “bulky”. Have any suggestions? Plus any pants and shirts you recommend through the summer?!
Red Wing 606, or the steel toe version of it 604 if you need it. Dickies carpenter jeans are the cheapest and last the longest. They run $24 -$28 typically. Shirts are strictly personal preference. I wear Dickies uniform shirts in the cold and moderate weather with a t-shirt underneath. In the hot summer anything other than a regular t-shirt is way too hot. If you want a good all around boot that is cheap, holds up extremely well and is very comfortable, it's hard to beat a Bates 2250 Desert Warrior. They run less than $110 and can be had on sale for as low as $79 -$89. I've beat the shit out of 3 pairs of those and can vouch for their comfort and durability for that low price-point.
Both are light and slimmed down boots for when you have to move fast and frequently. Nothing worse than a big old pair of heavy clodhoppers when you have that much footwork during the course of a day. www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/606-red-wing-shoes/606-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/8%22-desert-tactical-sport-boot/20069M.html
Just got my pair yesterday. Sadly my color option were limited for size 13. Mine are a sort of soft, not shiny, almost milk chocolate brown, with a sole like yours. They might even be the same ones. What would you recommend using to help protect it that won't darken it too much.
They don’t make a wide. Maybe its crafted in a general shoe sizes, rather than narrow heritage sizes. Never did make sense to me. I don’t wear a wide chuck taylor or vans slip on, but for some reason I’m wide redwing.
i have wide feet 4 & 3/4"at the widest part and these fit a treat with no pinching i just ordered my normal shoe size .id say they are more of a EE width than D. plus they will soften up the more you wear.
Nice vid I was going to buy the danner wolf creek but after this vid I am going to buy the boondocker the leather looks better you can replace the sole and foot bed thank you
Be careful buying things like this on Amazon as they are often factory seconds and or stores returned defective merchandise. I'll never use Amazon again for this reason. I've been burnt twice so far...... Screw me once shame on you. Screw me twice shame on me. Screw me three times....ain't gonna happen!
Bought a pair about a month ago, treated them with sno-seal, absolutely perfect. Went out crabbing with a friend and the water didn't soak into the leather at all, just sat right on top and dried off nice and easy. Any scuffs fade away and give it a great look and the creases from walking have only given it more personality. Couldn't be happier having only spent $100 on Amazon, highlky recommended.
Do they still hold up now?
@@tiegideon9816 Have since picked up a pair of IRs and Viberg service boots so they didn't get much wear over the summer months. Still my go-to boots when it rains and I need a pair to beat around. Still happy with them but not my main pair.
Do NOT ignore his sizing advice. I got a pair and they are at least 1/2 size too big
Before you even reviewed it I was like 'Man, that's a damn good-looking boot.'
Have had mine for a month now and worn every weekend and absolutely love them , The leather seems very substantial and the crepe sole is super comfy Golden Fox boots are great bang for the buck so much so that I bought the Chuckas and the workboot which are as good quality, this is from a guy that owns several pairs of Redwings and couldn't be happier 😀
The job pays for all my workwear. asked if I could get a pair and was told, make sure you send the paperwork. Luv my job.
It’s not called a service boot because guys wore it to work at Shoney’s in the 80s and 90s. It’s called a service boot because the WWII combat boots were called service boots.
I've had mine for a out 4 years great boot . Soles are worn out on bottom thinking about resoling them
Thank you for making the video! You don’t know how much time I have wasted for looking for a great review over these boots. Your video has finalized my decision and thank you for the great content.
My Nike sneakers were 11.5 M. My Thursday boots are 11 M so I ordered these in 11 M and they fit very well. Most of my leather shoes are also 11. I would say they are a true fit. I wound up putting a pair of memory foam insoles in these boots and they are really proving to be a good boot.
Golden fox does have certain boots made in u.s.
That leather looks almost exactly like "Apache Leather". I have a pair of Tony Lama USA cowboy boots and Chippewa USA boots similar to this. I like it a lot and may consider getting a pair of these too.
Amazing boot for the $90 I paid for them. They do run a 1/2 size big.
jjrock5 90$. ??? Where?? It was 139 on amazon
James DJ they give out 35% off coupons on their website, just hang around on the checkout page and dun checkout, some msg would pop up , asking you to register your email.
Was eyein this. Golden fox has factory 2nds for like $70 on their website.
Would love to see your take on the Oak Street Trench. Surprised you haven't reviewed them yet!
I have the Golden fox workboot chukka and a collection of heritage redwings , and can tell you the quality is on par if not better the leather is top quality as is build quality, the boondockers are next in my collection.
Are you serious? I have these boondockers and the equivalent redwings. The golden foxes are good and comfortable for the price but to say they're anywhere near the quality of redwings is batshit insane. They're not even in the same universe.
@@johnnyregs2378 how does the sizing compare to redwing? Lot of people saying GF run big, but they say that about RW too. Did you go down a size or same as your RWs?
@@mikewilliams8934 I have the same size in my gf as in my redwing blacksmiths. The Golden's are wider through the arch which makes them much more comfortable outve the box, also there's about half the amount of leather that needs broken in on the Golden's. I'd go with the same size as your redwings.
@@johnnyregs2378 thanks. I just order the crazy horse boondocks same as my RW size.
Sorry I just realized I've had them since 2018
Mine came via Amazon about an hour ago. I always wear a size 9D shoe. But I ordered a 8.5D and they fit very well. I also ordered the 9D and they were too roomy. Those are being returned.
I'm wearing them around the house right now and they feel very good. The tag says "Made in China". I struggled with that for a while but simply couldn't justify another $200 for "made in the USA". These are for knock around - not work. So I'll save that money for my next pair of Carmina dress shoes - those are for the office. Thanks for your video.
I wear size 13, you think I should order size 12.5?
@@prevails85 Yes I would.
Just so I'm clear; If I wear a 10.5 boot, I should order a 10?
I wear an 8 in chuck Taylor’s and a 8.5 in vans. I went for the size 8 and they fit perfect
What insoles would you recommend for this boot?
I just got these boots last Summer. Nice price, looks and quality. Unfortunately I got mine a bit too big and they seems bit clunky as it is. They definitely run a little large.
DAAAMMMNNIIITTTT, I was about to buy this next pay day. and now you probably are going to run the prices up with this review after everyone sees how good they look. Thanks . lol. JK. Love my Golden fox moc toe wedge boot, they are my every day stompers. very well made other then the payless insole they use. currently looking for an upgraded sole for it. I tried the timberland pro sole but it was waayyyy to tall. almost couldnt even get my foot into the boot.
you should leave a link to buy boots u review
I was never really a boot guy but i was thinking about getting a pair for myself for my birthday. I don't want to buy an expensive boot just in case I don't really like the style on myself but I don't want to buy anything that looks too cheap or tacky. This looks like the perfect compromise for me
Believe me , Golden fox are not cheap and tacky, and on a par with redwings for half the price.
Have you ever reviewed the Clarks desert boots?
They don't have a counter heel though do they . Unless they changed it
Hey Isaac, can you show us your watch collection? Thanks.
Just got a pair. Look beautiful.Have a 9 not my usual 9.5 and heel just a bit loose on my smaller left foot. I think after some wear they'll be fine. Handsome as can be so no complaints.
Hey man! New to the channel and i love it! I just started in a construction job. I wear wolverine pull ups steel toe. To me they seem a little too much for what I’m doing. They are a great boot but i don’t want anything that high and “bulky”. Have any suggestions? Plus any pants and shirts you recommend through the summer?!
Red Wing 606, or the steel toe version of it 604 if you need it. Dickies carpenter jeans are the cheapest and last the longest. They run $24 -$28 typically. Shirts are strictly personal preference. I wear Dickies uniform shirts in the cold and moderate weather with a t-shirt underneath. In the hot summer anything other than a regular t-shirt is way too hot.
If you want a good all around boot that is cheap, holds up extremely well and is very comfortable, it's hard to beat a Bates 2250 Desert Warrior. They run less than $110 and can be had on sale for as low as $79 -$89. I've beat the shit out of 3 pairs of those and can vouch for their comfort and durability for that low price-point.
Both are light and slimmed down boots for when you have to move fast and frequently. Nothing worse than a big old pair of heavy clodhoppers when you have that much footwork during the course of a day.
www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/606-red-wing-shoes/606-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown
www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/8%22-desert-tactical-sport-boot/20069M.html
Just got my pair yesterday. Sadly my color option were limited for size 13. Mine are a sort of soft, not shiny, almost milk chocolate brown, with a sole like yours. They might even be the same ones. What would you recommend using to help protect it that won't darken it too much.
Only one color? I'd get these if they had black.
What color is the one you have?
The heel could be higher and looks a bit too thin in comparison to the rest of the sole - or what do you think, Mr. Bootguy?
No podcast this morning? Ive been looking for it since 6am PST
They don’t make a wide. Maybe its crafted in a general shoe sizes, rather than narrow heritage sizes. Never did make sense to me. I don’t wear a wide chuck taylor or vans slip on, but for some reason I’m wide redwing.
i have wide feet 4 & 3/4"at the widest part and these fit a treat with no pinching i just ordered my normal shoe size .id say they are more of a EE width than D. plus they will soften up the more you wear.
wow! that looks great. I was going to buy thursday boot. this looks way better and looks cooler.
Would you buy these or the wolverine thousand mile boots?
Is it good for hiking
Nice vid I was going to buy the danner wolf creek but after this vid I am going to buy the boondocker the leather looks better you can replace the sole and foot bed thank you
Change the channel name to “one wear boot reviews”
Hey bootguy. I have red wing boot conditioner, cream, and bick4. Which would you recommend for these boots?
I worn these for less than a month and they look like I've worn them for 3 years. Any advice to make them better
Thank you
Are they full grain leather like advertised or genuine leather? You info would be helpful. Thank you
How can I buy this
Amazon
Or just Golden Fox's online store, they've also got factory second boots (slightly scuffed but still made well) for cheaper
I love them, probably will pick a pair once they restock the red-ish version.
Was this a sponsored "review"?
What kind of shoe conditioner did you use?
Would you say they're lightweight?
I have a pair. compared to other brands they are lightweight
please add your thoughts on sizing to boot reviews, thanks.
I am an 11.5(12.5 US) foot in the UK and bought the US size 13 and absolutely perfect hope this helps
I dont mind imported items but nothing from China
Look comfortable. How much do they cost ?
Mr Wellanas around $90 on Amazon
Be careful buying things like this on Amazon as they are often factory seconds and or stores returned defective merchandise. I'll never use Amazon again for this reason.
I've been burnt twice so far......
Screw me once shame on you.
Screw me twice shame on me.
Screw me three times....ain't gonna happen!
What shoe size is that in?
Goddamn it if only it was gusseted.
Price ?
around 100
i bought. 2
Just paid about $94 I think.
Are they MinUSA?
No, China.
@@thedemonnemo I don't want to pay for our destruction
Designed in Canada, made in China is what it says
Better than Red Wings
Luke Cage not quite, but good value for the price
No, not better than Red Wing USA or Danner USA.
Looks good for the money though around 1/2 - 1/3 the price.