My Thursday captains are 2.5 years old and I wear then a minimum 5 days a week to work and also on weekends. They have exceeded my expectations. I've had zero issues. Everything is holding up extremely well. I wear them in the summer heat, rainy fall and snow winter here in the North East. The leather is still in perfect condition and I have never treated or conditioned it. Only thing I had to do was buy a replacement set of laces from Thursday as i ripped one after 2 years of use. I'm shocked how well they still look after the abuse I put them through and how long they've lasted; mind you I'm a 6'1 235lb guy. I usually destroy a casual work style boot after just 6-8 months but these things look like they are just breaking in for me. The bottoms are also still in great shape.
This is exactly what I have been looking for in boots. Living with seasonal changes and having something that looks great but also very functional. Think I’m gonna grab a pair.
Found out about this company recently and have decided this is exactly what I'm looking for. Not a massive budget but I feel my timberlands make my feet look disproportionately large compared to the rest of my outfit. I love the look and the price is just on the edge of what I can afford. They're definitely my self birthday present when January rolls around.
Lol. I just got a pair of these for the exact same reason. I have Tims in a similar style to these but the look massive. Haven’t gotten these yet but we’ll see.
@@sweet.chickens Peachy. Ended up getting the burnt ginger colour which I think is discontinued now. Early on I was devastated by every scuff and scrape but all weathering has averaged out now and they look pretty fantastic still. Still the most comfortable shoes I own.
Years ago I sold watches, low to mid-level, nothing too crazy. Plastic digitals up to Tissot. Whenever asked 'which watch will last the longest?' the standard reply was 'the one that you take care of'. It's something of a no-brainer observation, but focuses in on what you, as a grown up, can influence. Read the care instructions and obtain a sense of what the product you bought can reasonably handle. If you own one pair of boots, and you wear them every day, rain, snow or shine, and you don't maintain them, this may not be the pair of boots for you, unless you want to replace them in a year or eighteen months. Half of these boot comments sounds like, 'I bought something relatively inexpensive, and used them for a very low cost per wear, but they didn't stack up to a more expensive, sturdy something else'. And?
You do a great job at showing the boots from all different angles both on and off foot. Also fantastic job at structuring your videos from what you talk about to how long it is. Storytelling skills 10/10.
I’ve been listening to you talk about these boots for quite a while now but could never quite pull the trigger on them. I’ve got a bunch of Red Wing boots and a pair of Grant Stone boots. I’m here in New York for a couple of days so I went to the store to check them out. I bought a pair for myself and for my wife! Great looking boots and very comfortable! Very happy! My wife was in shock when I told her they cost only $199. She thought they were $600 boots. She was also very happy when I told her I’d buy her a pair. So I got a nice pair of boots and made my wife happy as well! Thanks for the the reviews!
Thanks for the update on these boots. I'm one of those guys that enjoys getting a brand new pair of boots and then watching them age with just normal wear. That's what these boots are. The more you wear them, the more comfortable they because, and the better they look. They are not a pair of boots for heavy duty work.
Your terracotta have darkened to a good color. What products did you use on it? TBC suggests not to use anything on that leather, but I love how yours look!
I'm just breaking in my majors in walnut, and I have to say as my second day in. They are already starting to feel so inherit to my feet. I put miles at work and the first day was hard to get the leather upper to soften. Now they are starting to feel like butter. I look forward to the rest of the breaking in period.
I have several pairs of Thursday boots. Love my Captain’s in Old English leather that are Goodyear Welted. They are about 2 years old and they look and feel great!
Just got my brown captains this week, and I absolutely love them. Wore them for the first time last night to my daughters band concert, and they are already pretty comfortable. I'm gonna be buying another pair very soon
I have a pair of Thursday captains that I have worn daily for 4 years. They are getting close to being retired. But have held up great, and I only condition them about once a year. and have hicked every major trail in the grand canyon in them. I would be happy to buy them again.
After having the Thursday boots I am glad they were just 200. They are nice boots but over time they feel like 200 dollars. I paid over twice as much for my Nicks but after 2 heavy years of use the Nicks still feel like new. For casual use the Thursday boots are the way to go though.
Glad to hear that feedback as well. Im on the fence w. these vs the Red Wings. They have well proven their outstanding durability but these boots, being a newer company, def not as much. If Im already spending $200, I dont mind paying another $100 for a well proven boot. Like many, not all, things in life, we get what we pay for.
I get 2 pairs of Thursdays about 2 years ago, based mainly on your reviews. Captain & President. Both on sale as seconds (the only sale they've had, $150 each). I can barely tell why they are seconds.
Got a pair in late 2018, they're due to be resoled but they're otherwise still good. Got the olive roughout explorer and wore them around the city and hiked regularly
I own same. Thursdays customer support told that this leather does not need any conditioner at all and said only water protection spray would suffice the need.
I got my Thursday boots about 4ish years ago, before they changed the heel counter, and the leather has aged nicely for being a regular brown chrome tanned leather. My biggest issue with Thursday boots isn’t the leather uppers, for me the issue arose around 2 years into them at the insole. The insole just completely flattened out and they became very uncomfortable, and ended up bruising my ankle after a day out. I wish they would release a premium line that had a traditional leather insole with better construction. These are great boots but in my opinion, they’re not worth resoling, so to me, they’re basically just a cement construction.
The soles are the worst! My Captains went flat and uncomfortable after 6 months. Replaced them with Vibram soles and cobbler added cork and now I’m happy
@@partybees8856 no, the insole does not come out and there is no room to put some in. that's my biggest issue. arch support is horrible, i wanted to add some support, can't. the eyelets are crappy, they shred shoelaces, the tongue goes to the side within minutes of wearing it. they look very nice, but the comfort and quality is subpar.
@@HorseLuvr101 See here's the thing about that though, you could've just bought that from the get go with a better boot. I can't wrap my head around actually resoling a thursday boot, so many people on here are saying they are extremely uncomfortable after even 6 months to 1 year.
That’s definitely why I stopped buying Thursday. Sure in theory they are resolable which is great, but do you want to spend $125-150 on a resole when the boots themselves only cost 200 and buying new ones would be much more comfortable than resoling flattened out old ones. So to me, GYW is nothing but a marketing word in Thursday’s case since they’re not really worth the resole.
I’ve had my Diplomat Arizona leather for about a year and a half and they’ve worn in great. I literally just ordered some new Captains in Burnt Copper and can’t wait for them. The rugged & resilient line has really been a pleasant surprise for me.
I love my bison leather cadets.. I was diagnosed with planter fasciitis and the first thing my pediatrist told me was to stop wearing vans and get a pair of boots.
I enjoyed your video and you have had lots of experience and exposure to many brands, hence you are good position how a boot fits into the market. I have 3 Thursdays, I like them and they are solid. Although, Grant Stone which is an increase of 100 to 150 dollars is a better option in my book. I think the quality is higher in many aspects. My Thursdays feel a lot less comfortable now. There is small chunk if the toe missing, doesn't make them unwearable. Thursday fill in a niche in the market and will be a great option for many. It is matter of being aware of the upsides and downsides of their value proposition.
I have brown captain over 4 years and they are still going very strong and looks 2 weeks old (I do condition my boots every 4 months) Super comfortable and haven't notice anything negative that other members mentioned here. I have stopped buying Allen Edmonds boots because of them. For the money and quality ratio they can't be beaten. I see lot of folks dont' understand that they aren't work boots so please dont' compare then to Nicks, Redwing etc which I often see.
opposite experience. started with Thursday, and now pretty much only buy allen edmonds. the quality and comfort is not even comparable. i only paid 199 for my higgins mill on sale, and i also got the ranger and alpine captoe under 200. I'll wait for the sales, no reason to buy Thursday boots.
Love the reviews and love my Thursday Boots. Up to six pair, the latest being the Black Matte President. Was in NYC a few weeks ago. Had to visit the store. Was REALLY hard to find, but well worth it. I was in Heaven. The only thing that would have been cooler would have been a Nick sighting on the streets of Manhattan! Maybe next time.
I just bought a pair of the cavaliers and have really enjoyed them but now I'm looking at buying the black monk strap dress shoes do you have any experience with fit or comfort/durability with Thursday boots shoes if so I'd really appreciate some input!
I have a pair of Wingtips and a pair of Stompers. The wingtips are the most comfortable boot I've ever had honestly. Stompers are amazing also. I've never purchased boots this expensive before. I've always worn work boots like caterpillars, or boots like Docs. So yeah big step up from those lol. But I've never gone into the 400+ range yet.
$400 not yet either will hope someday. nicks or whites. i have keens and georgia loggers (georgia are heavy af) waiting for captains in tobacco stormking.
Hi Nick @Stridewise, one thing i see lacking in Thursday reviews/recommendations are lower profile boots like their Cadets line. And that is across the board, not just your channel. Most YT'ers don't give the Cadets their fair share of coverage. The tobacco Cadets were my first boots from Thursday. Since then, I have Captains and Dukes. But my absolute favorite pair of Thursdays are my cadets. My only complaint with Thursday is their Cadets lack more Rugged & Resilient options. A black matte pair of Cadets, or their Burnt Copper would be smashing! At any rate, order yourself some Cadets, and enjoy the fit!
I have the terracotta as well and did the same thing you did but used saphir and it made them look so much cooler! I have 7 pair of thursdays and all of them look better than when they were new.
I tend to avoid blue jeans, but like charcoals, greys, and browns. Which colour captains would you recommend to match? I'm currently stuck choosing between the brown, terracotta, and dark olive suede.
Brown is probably more versatile for casual and smart casual but the adobe is good for every day casual with anything. Really depends on if you want to deal with leather that needs conditioning or not. The Arizona adobe is rugged and very nice. But the brown is soft and beautiful but scratched easy. But honestly both of them are easy to buff out scratches. Buy both that’s what I did lol 😂
Just purchased a pair of terracotta (size not available in arizona adobe). Really love the comfort and look but wish they were a bit darker. Which products did you use from saphire? Conditioner? Water treatmen? Thanks!
I am glad I found your channel. From your perspective on what is good and bad with different types of boots and shoes.. to how boots are made. Your reviews of Thursdays are the reason I just sent for my 5th pair. Size is great cause I have a wide foot, E or EE..style is great and I have had no problems so far… I wish I could other brands as well, but they don’t have many wide sizes.. Thanks Nick.
I think a lot of people are still skeptical of this company because of their low prices. I mean, looking at the materials no they aren’t some cordovan vibergs but Thursday’s use reliable materials and it is great value. You could argue that you’d want to save and spend a lot more on a boot that will last a lot longer but…I’m okay wish spending a lot less on a boot that will still last a long time. Plus if you’re here you already have a boot rotation going lol.
I was really disappointed in how fast the heels worn down . After only 6 months, I had to replace them . (Top lift ) . At a cost of $30 . The laces are not the best but that is a little thing . I still would recommend them to anyone looking for a good pair of boots . So many people just wear garbage. I do have a black pair of Timberlands, and they are good city boots, but they feel sloppy on my feet .
Good review. However I do disagree that the comfort is the same or better after two years. In fact my Presidents, with the same construction are way worse. Feels like standing on wood without shoes. I plan on sending mine in for a resole and new cork next fall
His thursday videos must be ads. Most boot youtubers giving lavish praise to Thursdays feel like ads and all sound the same, and the idea that the construction of these boots gets better with age is a little ridiculous
@@jameso87 I have nicks, whites, Wescos, red wing and wolverines. They all have their place and I still love my Thursdays they’re comfortable enough and do have better shock absorption. 200$ honestly can’t be beat.
You mentioned that these boots are the Terracotta leather, which Thursday recommends not to treat like smooth leather, but rather to treat like rugged and resilient leather. Thus, they don't recommend using Venetian Shoe Cream. You mention that you did. What made you reach for VSC vs. Bick 4, neatsfoot oil, or another conditioner meant for this type of leather?
Hey Nick, I appreciate how you thoroughly wear and know your stuff- going waaay beyond ‘unboxing!’ Even making shoes in south america! I would love to see how your grant stones age walking NYC streets (my favorite boots along with allen edmonds higgins mill in CXL). Be well!
I just bought a pair of Thursday Vanguards. One of the main reasons was their US construction (this particular model is manufactured stateside) and the fact that they have larger than normal sizes. Most boot & shoe makers only go up to about US size 13, but my foot is larger than that. I have a number of old suede combat boots, but I wanted something I could wear with a suit, or jeans, or anywhere in between. Thanks for your review!
I ordered a pair of Vanguards and was disappointed they run a little large, at least my pair. Also, heel height is similar to a Super Roper heel. I returned them for a pair of Limited Captain in Scotch color. It's not bad for $199.00, but some short cuts are taken, and the liner is not glued down very well. I have worn them for three hours around the house and still need several more wears to break them in before a casual Friday at work.
Always impressed when I saw you do those pistol squats... Then yesterday I stumbled across an old Barbend video and who was a spokesman? Mr. Stridewise .
Interesting to see how your soles havent really detached at all. One of my pairs of captains is only a year old, and the soles are like completely coming apart
I did start to see that on my R&R Captains around the 1 year mark. Added a drop or two of super glue and they've been fine ever since. Coming up on 2 years now and they look great, although I did "ruin" the Arizona Adobe look through over conditioning. They're more chocolate-with-caramel-filling now, which I dont mind one bit. The heel counter material has disintegrated though, which is a bit of a shame. All in all, for a pair of boots that will probably see 3+ years of about 3 days of use per week, the price was good.
I have had my tobacco President's for 4 years now (October 2018). After many nights getting dragged back from the pub in all conditions the right sole stitching is just starting to split. Nothing a good cobbler can't fix. Can't rate these boots highly enough. Thinking about getting a second pair for Christmas.
They're okay. The knock off Dianite sole wears quite quickly on cement/asphalt and it's done after about 18 months. They can be resoled for around $125. Doesn't seem worth it but YMMV. If you like the hipster boot style for casual walkimg around they're fine.
I’ve had mine over 3 years and they’ve held up like champs. Are they Trumans, Whites, or Grant Stones? No, but for $200 they’re robust, pretty tough boots and I think they age nicely. (I have the captains)
You've had your brown Captain boots longer than the Terracotta leather boots. Wouldn't it have been better to have done a review of your four year old brown Captain boots ? Anyway, I have many Thursday boots and my favourites are either the brown Thursday chrome Captain or President boots or the Burgundy Chromexcel Vanguard boots.
Ideally yes, but Terracotta is more casual and I dress more casual so I just wound up wearing these more. I love my brown ones with like a nice grey wool jacket
i've worn the lug sole version of the captain thursday boot for the last few months at work. the boots have been extremely adequate aside from the speed hooks warping. and that started fairly early on. aside from that i've been really pleased. bought some low top sneakers as well. decent products for the money.
I have two pairs of Thursday boots. However for another $50-$100 for a factory second Allen Edmond boot? Yes, AE factory second at this price all day long over Thursday.
I just bought the cadets off Amazon. They are pretty comfortable right out of the box. I bought true to size and i find they are a teeeny but too roomy around the sides of my feet..but i have a pretty thin foot. I'm really happy though
I have two pair of Thursday Captions, one in Canyon rugged/resilient and one in Dusty tan suede. I love both pairs and the Dusty is just like wearing a sneaker from the first time. I do have a narrow flat foot and these boots fit me very well by going half size down. I have since purchase a used pair of Alden Indy’s and I am trying hard to like them better than the Thursdays. No doubt the Alden is a better made boot, but the Thursdays are so comfortable to wear. I personally do not think you can find a better casual boot for the money.
I just bought the Logger Thursday boots and I can't wait to wear them! I have very comfy REDBACK boots, but they aren't very stylish. I have more stylish Ariat boots, but they aren't as comfy as my REDBACKs. These Thursday boots will hopefully be both stylish and comfy for working in. They will be my first higher quality pair of boots. I never thought I would be so excited for boots but here I am! Update: Been wearing them for a few months now. Took a while to break them in. Had to use moleskin and went through a bit of pain. Now they are super comfy and I can stand in them for hours and hours and my feet feel fine at the end of my work day. My captains had no break in time at all and are also extremely comfortable. My only complaint is that I was expecting NEW boots but clearly my Loggers were previously worn since they had Dr. Scholes inserts inside them which were covered in hair. Not really cool of Thursday Boots Co to sell me used boots when I paid full price for NEW ones.
Great content as usual, Nick. Those boots are GORGEOUS! I have the same boot and can't wait for them to look like that. What exactly did you use to condition those??
Bought a pair of Thursday captain boots have worn them for 3 weeks was hoping for a lot more comfort they don’t seem to have much arch support even with loose laces after a couple hours the top of my foot starts getting sore was a carpenter for 40 years always wore westco boots retired now but still walk the dog do yard work was hoping Thursday boots would be good light duty boot they look good they seem to Be well built just don’t seem to be working for me.
I've had my Captains for quite a while now and I often say they are a $200 boot that is worth the $200. By comparison, I'm not sure the $330 Iron Rangers are worth the $330. Not a diss, but more of a "you get what you pay for." They aren't overpriced, but they aren't under-priced either. The sticking point is the corners cut in the footbed. Trenton and Heath have shown that they compressed board footbed does crack, and that means these are good for probably only one re-sole before footbed repairs make it not worth the price. But, again, a leather footbed isn't going to be in a $200 boot. So, I think they are worth it, but some of the hype I saw that convinced me to get mine (lines like "a $400 boot for only $200) are extreme hyperbole. Worth the cost, but really no more.
Great summary! I would add some of the pricing is due to direct to consumer model. If you need warranty or returns, personal experience shows Thursday customer services quickly fails.
Great points. I called Nick out on here for saying that if he didn’t know any better he would have though Thursday captains were 300- 400 dollars. That’s preposterous, and quite frankly, a knowingly lie. He’s bought and paid for my Thursday, let’s call it what it is. Thursdays are exactly what they are. A nice quality boot at 200 bucks, nothing more nothing less. It’s a slap in the face to companies like red wing making claims like that. It’s blatantly obvious that the iron ranger is superior in every way to a thursday captain.
Wanna know why they have so many positive reviews? Because those are the ones they publish! I wrote a mildly negative one and it never got posted. I’m not terribly unhappy with my purchase, just an fyi as to why they have so many positive reviews.
@@Stridewise i have their chelseas. You cant get a whole cut pair of chelsea boots for any cheaper. Theyre definetly more formal looking though, compred to Thursday. Break in period is pure torture aswell. But all in all a great boot at a very good value.
I recently bought 2 pair of Thu Captains--one AZ Adobe, one Brown leather--and I don't know what to think. They're really heavy and hurt my feet and knees. I hope this gets better, but I'm starting to think they might not be worth the hype.
I’ve been considering a pair of Thursday Boots Vanguard in the Waxed Cacao leather. They are unique in that they have a Cuban heel as opposed to other Vanguard styles I’d be very interested to see you review this boot. Still priced below many other similar boots.
I have that boot, and it’s a beautiful leather- you won’t be disappointed and if you are, ship it back for free. Got mine 3 years ago and it has the much better Vibram sole, not the Thursday sole
I bought a couple pairs of Thursdays, but the President last is just too narrow for my toes. The Diplomat is better, but still tight even after moving up true to size. Fortunately, there is a good alternative: the Wolverine BLVD. The construction and leather are comparable, and the price is even better. I also find the last, and the leather lining, far more comfortable.
I caution those who want the traditional service boot look. When I ordered these and saw them in person, they are not what I expected. The toe is surprisingly pointy, and the heel is surprisingly high. The pictures and videos don't capture the look. Having said that, the boot is indeed very well made for the price. So if this is the look you want, go for it.
My diplomats are at a year old worn daily. I wear my Thorogood's for work and my Thursday's for everything else. Knees, hips, back are all better and I honestly don't know if I'll ever wear another pair of sneakers
I think we need a review on the Arizona Adobe leather. I got my brother a pair and he likes them and I think that leather is awesome so I just ordered a pair.
Docs last for decades, but breaking them in is practically impossible. I have had my 1490 Docs since 1994. Barely worn sole. 1460s cost a bit more than the Thursdays, but most styles hurt like hell breaking them in, especially the oxfords
I have the Diplomats in Arizona Adobe, and just got the Captains in Natural Chromexcel. I'm thinking I want either the Scout in Arizona Adobe or the President in Black Coffee next. Those Matte Black Explorers and Color No. 8 Vanguards are also super tempting.... Okay, I might have an addiction. I also want the low tops in Black Vachetta. ...and I'm really curious to find out if their dress shoes have shanks in them.
I'd say Wolverine's BLVD boot is a direct competitor to the Thursday boot. Similar price point, BLVDs do go on sale, I bought mine for about $140 over a year ago, but they don't have nearly as many leather options.
The Thursday last just doesn't work for me. The Wolverine BLVD does, and I would judge the construction as comparable to Thursday (probably same factory). No shank, but it has a removable insole, and grippy heel and sole. But I wouldn't have found the Wolverines if not for Thursday. A good introductory boot.
Considering buying them to my nation I just have to multiply price by 1.4x and got my price well then very nice boots for 280usd + some potentional additional fees
Seeing this makes me a little more confident to maybe get a pair for casual wear. Have you put the Thursday moc toes through a significant amount to wear yet?
I have had a pair (Burnt copper) for 7 or 8 months. They broke in well and the leather has softened up, and have really good arch support. They can pinch my toes toward the end of the day, but I think that just means the last isn't really the best fit for my foot.
My net worth is above average but I have a problem paying $200 for boots that are expected to last 2 years. I own a pair and they’re fine but I’ve had some $85 Rockports that lasted 2 years (only 2 years). And I just buy another pair at 2 years.
How well has the Thursday Captain boot you got from 4 years ago holding up? Why review this one (a newer one) and not a follow up with first one you bought? The design hasn't changed. Most mall cement boots I imagine will probably last you 2 years, this time marker is not terribly difficult to achieve. The entire point of owning good year welted foot wear is so that they can be resoled when the sole wears out. If the first Captain boot you bought 4 years ago wasn't worth resoling, then the whole point of a Thursday boot being good year welted is basically pointless. The real question when it comes to good year welted foot wear, is how well does it hold up after 3-4 years? Around the time it needs to be resoled. And then again 3-4 year after that (6-8 years total) after it wears out the second sole. Good year welted boots are a buy it for life philosophy. If you're only interested in a 2 year life span for your foot wear, then you might as well just buy a mall cement boot and save money. $200 is too expensive for a 2 year throwaway.
Wait a minute, Nick. You have MANY pairs of boots. So my guess is that your Thursday's boots, after two years, have seen, maybe, ~70 uses totaling ~500 hours. That's not a lot of time to show this much wear. Even despite your expert care and maintenance. I have basic Chippewa service boots that I've word fairly regularly for 8 years that look less 'beat up' than these.
Hah I do own a great many boots but I walk 10k steps a day and put a lot of those into my Thursdays, I think this leather is also *designed* to patina quite quickly
@@Stridewise EDITED (Because I Goofed) Ok. Let's use your numbers. say "a lot of those" 10k steps are 6k. You still wear your many boots, so lets say you wore these 70 times x 5k = 3500 yards. [ There's the goof. It should be 350000. Which is about TWO HUNDRED miles. Not two miles as initially stated. ] So that's a reasonable distance though still not quite the 1000 miles Wolverine advertises -- though I have no idea if THAT's realistic. Sorry for the error -- something in the back of my head shouted "wut?" to me last night and I brought this up to check.
My pr is just turning 2 yrs old. I do need a resole but the boots look great and have several yrs life left in them. And that is my problem, a resole is 160 dollars and a new pr is 200 dollars , hate to get rid of the boots but its cheaper to get a new pr!
I've been on the fence about buying from them, but I've seen enough of the same complaints from throughout the years that I think it's safe to say that they're not worth it.
@@Stridewise i bought them because of your review and i was greatly disappointed. they look great, but quality and comfort are subpar. otoh, i bought their racer leather jacket, great purchase, excellent quality and fit. i bought their sneakers, sent them back immediately, just horrible.
I have a very large boot collection including 2 pairs of Crockett and Jones, a pair of Carmina, many pairs of Cheaney, some Loake, Barker, Carlos Santos, Red Wing etc. but I wear my many Thursday Boots the most. I'm not saying they are the best quality out of my collection but the quality is good for the price and the design strikes the right balance between dressy boots and casual boots plus they fit me well. A bonus is that I can wear them and not care about them getting beaten up which is what should happen with footwear. Just put them on and forget about them. All this makes the Captain, Vanguard and President boots the ones I reach for the most.
@@UnknownUser-rb9pd i agree that the design is really nice. however the quality should be better for the price. considering that they are direct to consumer, the quality should be that of a 400 dollar boot sold through retailers. it certainly isn't that.
@@louiscyfer6944 I have 12 pairs of Thursday boots and haven't had a QC issue which would affect their lifespan or how they perform. In fact the only things that you could say are that there are some dubious quality leather panels on some of their more dressy calf skin boots. Mostly on the shaft, so not that visible. The Thursday Chrome leather and the Rugged and Resilient leather boots are perfect though the nature of those leathers makes flaws less visible and likely. My 3 pairs of Chromexcel leather USA made Vanguard boots are like Chromexcel leather from other manufacturers and quite variable in the way it creases but that is just how Horween Chromexcel leather behaves. In fact, compared to many of my other boots, things like the lace facings are better aligned and less out of sync (a surprisingly common issue on boots). You're not going to get the best stitch density and other cosmetic things like that but I think that Thursday have been able to get the basics right and now consistently produce a well made boot at a bargain price. I'm also pretty sure that most (not all) of the quality control issues were early boots which they admit they have gradually improved, or down to people's expectations as they have introduced a lot of new people to boot buying. People read reviews talking about the foam and how they require little breaking in and having never owned boots expect them to feel like sneakers rather than a more comfortable boot.
My Thursday captains are 2.5 years old and I wear then a minimum 5 days a week to work and also on weekends. They have exceeded my expectations. I've had zero issues. Everything is holding up extremely well. I wear them in the summer heat, rainy fall and snow winter here in the North East. The leather is still in perfect condition and I have never treated or conditioned it. Only thing I had to do was buy a replacement set of laces from Thursday as i ripped one after 2 years of use. I'm shocked how well they still look after the abuse I put them through and how long they've lasted; mind you I'm a 6'1 235lb guy. I usually destroy a casual work style boot after just 6-8 months but these things look like they are just breaking in for me. The bottoms are also still in great shape.
This is very encouraging
This is exactly what I have been looking for in boots. Living with seasonal changes and having something that looks great but also very functional. Think I’m gonna grab a pair.
Love that you cover all boots cheap to higher end thanks for doing this . Keep up the good work my man
Glad you like them!
@@Stridewise Wish you’d cover Jim Green’s. They are extremely popular in South Africa and the popularity is growing outside the country too.
Found out about this company recently and have decided this is exactly what I'm looking for. Not a massive budget but I feel my timberlands make my feet look disproportionately large compared to the rest of my outfit. I love the look and the price is just on the edge of what I can afford. They're definitely my self birthday present when January rolls around.
Lol. I just got a pair of these for the exact same reason. I have Tims in a similar style to these but the look massive. Haven’t gotten these yet but we’ll see.
@@johnnyc.3261ive also run into the timberland boot problem haha
How have they held up?
@@sweet.chickens Peachy. Ended up getting the burnt ginger colour which I think is discontinued now. Early on I was devastated by every scuff and scrape but all weathering has averaged out now and they look pretty fantastic still. Still the most comfortable shoes I own.
@@saaaaaaaaalt838 Thank you, I think I’m getting some new boots soon.
Years ago I sold watches, low to mid-level, nothing too crazy. Plastic digitals up to Tissot. Whenever asked 'which watch will last the longest?' the standard reply was 'the one that you take care of'. It's something of a no-brainer observation, but focuses in on what you, as a grown up, can influence. Read the care instructions and obtain a sense of what the product you bought can reasonably handle. If you own one pair of boots, and you wear them every day, rain, snow or shine, and you don't maintain them, this may not be the pair of boots for you, unless you want to replace them in a year or eighteen months. Half of these boot comments sounds like, 'I bought something relatively inexpensive, and used them for a very low cost per wear, but they didn't stack up to a more expensive, sturdy something else'. And?
You do a great job at showing the boots from all different angles both on and off foot. Also fantastic job at structuring your videos from what you talk about to how long it is. Storytelling skills 10/10.
Victor!!! You just made my day, thank you dude
We're so happy to hear you love your boots!
I love my Thursday boots. I’ve had them for over a year and I agree they look better and feel better with age and wear. For sure worth the price.
I’ve been listening to you talk about these boots for quite a while now but could never quite pull the trigger on them. I’ve got a bunch of Red Wing boots and a pair of Grant Stone boots. I’m here in New York for a couple of days so I went to the store to check them out. I bought a pair for myself and for my wife! Great looking boots and very comfortable! Very happy! My wife was in shock when I told her they cost only $199. She thought they were $600 boots. She was also very happy when I told her I’d buy her a pair. So I got a nice pair of boots and made my wife happy as well! Thanks for the the reviews!
Thanks for the update on these boots. I'm one of those guys that enjoys getting a brand new pair of boots and then watching them age with just normal wear. That's what these boots are. The more you wear them, the more comfortable they because, and the better they look. They are not a pair of boots for heavy duty work.
you are welcome
Your terracotta have darkened to a good color. What products did you use on it? TBC suggests not to use anything on that leather, but I love how yours look!
I'm just breaking in my majors in walnut, and I have to say as my second day in. They are already starting to feel so inherit to my feet. I put miles at work and the first day was hard to get the leather upper to soften. Now they are starting to feel like butter. I look forward to the rest of the breaking in period.
I have several pairs of Thursday boots. Love my Captain’s in Old English leather that are Goodyear Welted. They are about 2 years old and they look and feel great!
Just got my brown captains this week, and I absolutely love them. Wore them for the first time last night to my daughters band concert, and they are already pretty comfortable. I'm gonna be buying another pair very soon
Boots still standing??
@@lolivingston6827 they are very comfortable and still in very good shape.
@@curtisharms3172 awesome. Thnx for responding
@@lolivingston6827 not a problem.
I have a pair of Thursday captains that I have worn daily for 4 years. They are getting close to being retired. But have held up great, and I only condition them about once a year. and have hicked every major trail in the grand canyon in them. I would be happy to buy them again.
After having the Thursday boots I am glad they were just 200. They are nice boots but over time they feel like 200 dollars. I paid over twice as much for my Nicks but after 2 heavy years of use the Nicks still feel like new. For casual use the Thursday boots are the way to go though.
Glad to hear that feedback as well. Im on the fence w. these vs the Red Wings. They have well proven their outstanding durability but these boots, being a newer company, def not as much. If Im already spending $200, I dont mind paying another $100 for a well proven boot. Like many, not all, things in life, we get what we pay for.
@furr666 having worn both I can tell you the most comfortable boots I own are not either but thoroughgood lol. Red wings are solid though.
I get 2 pairs of Thursdays about 2 years ago, based mainly on your reviews. Captain & President. Both on sale as seconds (the only sale they've had, $150 each). I can barely tell why they are seconds.
Got a pair in late 2018, they're due to be resoled but they're otherwise still good. Got the olive roughout explorer and wore them around the city and hiked regularly
I own same. Thursdays customer support told that this leather does not need any conditioner at all and said only water protection spray would suffice the need.
Props for answering the question right at the beginning, tired if people who wait until the middle to answer
Dude casually single leg squating in each video
6:16 That's called a pistol squat
it’s not hard to do if you’re actually active.
I got my Thursday boots about 4ish years ago, before they changed the heel counter, and the leather has aged nicely for being a regular brown chrome tanned leather. My biggest issue with Thursday boots isn’t the leather uppers, for me the issue arose around 2 years into them at the insole. The insole just completely flattened out and they became very uncomfortable, and ended up bruising my ankle after a day out. I wish they would release a premium line that had a traditional leather insole with better construction. These are great boots but in my opinion, they’re not worth resoling, so to me, they’re basically just a cement construction.
Is it possible to add another insole?
The soles are the worst! My Captains went flat and uncomfortable after 6 months. Replaced them with Vibram soles and cobbler added cork and now I’m happy
@@partybees8856 no, the insole does not come out and there is no room to put some in. that's my biggest issue. arch support is horrible, i wanted to add some support, can't. the eyelets are crappy, they shred shoelaces, the tongue goes to the side within minutes of wearing it. they look very nice, but the comfort and quality is subpar.
@@HorseLuvr101 See here's the thing about that though, you could've just bought that from the get go with a better boot. I can't wrap my head around actually resoling a thursday boot, so many people on here are saying they are extremely uncomfortable after even 6 months to 1 year.
That’s definitely why I stopped buying Thursday. Sure in theory they are resolable which is great, but do you want to spend $125-150 on a resole when the boots themselves only cost 200 and buying new ones would be much more comfortable than resoling flattened out old ones. So to me, GYW is nothing but a marketing word in Thursday’s case since they’re not really worth the resole.
I’ve had my Diplomat Arizona leather for about a year and a half and they’ve worn in great. I literally just ordered some new Captains in Burnt Copper and can’t wait for them. The rugged & resilient line has really been a pleasant surprise for me.
I love my bison leather cadets.. I was diagnosed with planter fasciitis and the first thing my pediatrist told me was to stop wearing vans and get a pair of boots.
Hah that's awesome. I still don't have a pair of bison boots I'd love to try them
I enjoyed your video and you have had lots of experience and exposure to many brands, hence you are good position how a boot fits into the market. I have 3 Thursdays, I like them and they are solid. Although, Grant Stone which is an increase of 100 to 150 dollars is a better option in my book. I think the quality is higher in many aspects. My Thursdays feel a lot less comfortable now. There is small chunk if the toe missing, doesn't make them unwearable. Thursday fill in a niche in the market and will be a great option for many. It is matter of being aware of the upsides and downsides of their value proposition.
I have brown captain over 4 years and they are still going very strong and looks 2 weeks old (I do condition my boots every 4 months) Super comfortable and haven't notice anything negative that other members mentioned here. I have stopped buying Allen Edmonds boots because of them. For the money and quality ratio they can't be beaten. I see lot of folks dont' understand that they aren't work boots so please dont' compare then to Nicks, Redwing etc which I often see.
opposite experience. started with Thursday, and now pretty much only buy allen edmonds. the quality and comfort is not even comparable. i only paid 199 for my higgins mill on sale, and i also got the ranger and alpine captoe under 200. I'll wait for the sales, no reason to buy Thursday boots.
Love the reviews and love my Thursday Boots. Up to six pair, the latest being the Black Matte President. Was in NYC a few weeks ago. Had to visit the store. Was REALLY hard to find, but well worth it. I was in Heaven. The only thing that would have been cooler would have been a Nick sighting on the streets of Manhattan! Maybe next time.
I just bought a pair of the cavaliers and have really enjoyed them but now I'm looking at buying the black monk strap dress shoes do you have any experience with fit or comfort/durability with Thursday boots shoes if so I'd really appreciate some input!
@@Zero-Wolf poser
Great video mate! You’ve made me feel very good about recently purchasing my first pair of boots, I went with the black matte president 👌🏾
Oh nice! The President doesn't get enough love. I still need to review mine
My wife got me the black matte President for Christmas. Is a great addition to my rotation.
I have a pair of Wingtips and a pair of Stompers. The wingtips are the most comfortable boot I've ever had honestly. Stompers are amazing also. I've never purchased boots this expensive before. I've always worn work boots like caterpillars, or boots like Docs. So yeah big step up from those lol. But I've never gone into the 400+ range yet.
$400 not yet either will hope someday. nicks or whites. i have keens and georgia loggers (georgia are heavy af) waiting for captains in tobacco stormking.
Hi Nick @Stridewise, one thing i see lacking in Thursday reviews/recommendations are lower profile boots like their Cadets line. And that is across the board, not just your channel. Most YT'ers don't give the Cadets their fair share of coverage. The tobacco Cadets were my first boots from Thursday. Since then, I have Captains and Dukes. But my absolute favorite pair of Thursdays are my cadets. My only complaint with Thursday is their Cadets lack more Rugged & Resilient options. A black matte pair of Cadets, or their Burnt Copper would be smashing! At any rate, order yourself some Cadets, and enjoy the fit!
I have the terracotta as well and did the same thing you did but used saphir and it made them look so much cooler! I have 7 pair of thursdays and all of them look better than when they were new.
I tend to avoid blue jeans, but like charcoals, greys, and browns. Which colour captains would you recommend to match? I'm currently stuck choosing between the brown, terracotta, and dark olive suede.
Brown is probably more versatile for casual and smart casual but the adobe is good for every day casual with anything. Really depends on if you want to deal with leather that needs conditioning or not. The Arizona adobe is rugged and very nice. But the brown is soft and beautiful but scratched easy. But honestly both of them are easy to buff out scratches. Buy both that’s what I did lol 😂
Just purchased a pair of terracotta (size not available in arizona adobe).
Really love the comfort and look but wish they were a bit darker.
Which products did you use from saphire? Conditioner? Water treatmen?
Thanks!
I've collected so many. And my fave pair is over 4 years old.
Appreciate the BPJ you're rocking along with the boots.
I just ordered my first pair and I’m excited even more after this review.
update please
@@decadeyt5891 they took a few times to get worn in, but after a year, they’re holding up nicely. I’m happy with the purchase.
I am glad I found your channel. From your perspective on what is good and bad with different types of boots and shoes.. to how boots are made. Your reviews of Thursdays are the reason I just sent for my 5th pair. Size is great cause I have a wide foot, E or EE..style is great and I have had no problems so far…
I wish I could other brands as well, but they don’t have many wide sizes..
Thanks Nick.
I own a dozen pair and love each of them. No issues. Very comfortable right out of the box!
Very insightful review. Thanks, I think I might buy one now that I know that it lasts.
I have my Brandy Captains on the way now as I type this.
I think a lot of people are still skeptical of this company because of their low prices. I mean, looking at the materials no they aren’t some cordovan vibergs but Thursday’s use reliable materials and it is great value. You could argue that you’d want to save and spend a lot more on a boot that will last a lot longer but…I’m okay wish spending a lot less on a boot that will still last a long time. Plus if you’re here you already have a boot rotation going lol.
I was sold on the boot but the presentation was just as good 🎉
I was really disappointed in how fast the heels worn down . After only 6 months, I had to replace them . (Top lift ) . At a cost of $30 . The laces are not the best but that is a little thing . I still would recommend them to anyone looking for a good pair of boots . So many people just wear garbage. I do have a black pair of Timberlands, and they are good city boots, but they feel sloppy on my feet .
Good review. However I do disagree that the comfort is the same or better after two years. In fact my Presidents, with the same construction are way worse. Feels like standing on wood without shoes. I plan on sending mine in for a resole and new cork next fall
Same here. Resoled with new cork, Vibram soles ($80) and they are still feeling great long after the original soles became painful
@@HorseLuvr101 Im glad to know better cork helped!
His thursday videos must be ads. Most boot youtubers giving lavish praise to Thursdays feel like ads and all sound the same, and the idea that the construction of these boots gets better with age is a little ridiculous
@@jameso87 I have nicks, whites, Wescos, red wing and wolverines. They all have their place and I still love my Thursdays they’re comfortable enough and do have better shock absorption. 200$ honestly can’t be beat.
You mentioned that these boots are the Terracotta leather, which Thursday recommends not to treat like smooth leather, but rather to treat like rugged and resilient leather. Thus, they don't recommend using Venetian Shoe Cream. You mention that you did. What made you reach for VSC vs. Bick 4, neatsfoot oil, or another conditioner meant for this type of leather?
Hey Nick, I appreciate how you thoroughly wear and know your stuff- going waaay beyond ‘unboxing!’ Even making shoes in south america!
I would love to see how your grant stones age walking NYC streets (my favorite boots along with allen edmonds higgins mill in CXL). Be well!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Frank! Which Grant Stones are your favorites? I've been wearing their kangaroo leather Ottawas a TON this winter
I just bought a pair of Thursday Vanguards. One of the main reasons was their US construction (this particular model is manufactured stateside) and the fact that they have larger than normal sizes. Most boot & shoe makers only go up to about US size 13, but my foot is larger than that. I have a number of old suede combat boots, but I wanted something I could wear with a suit, or jeans, or anywhere in between. Thanks for your review!
I ordered a pair of Vanguards and was disappointed they run a little large, at least my pair. Also, heel height is similar to a Super Roper heel. I returned them for a pair of Limited Captain in Scotch color. It's not bad for $199.00, but some short cuts are taken, and the liner is not glued down very well. I have worn them for three hours around the house and still need several more wears to break them in before a casual Friday at work.
This review assured my purchase. I cannot wait for them to come in.
Just got a pair, glad to see it was a good investment.
Always impressed when I saw you do those pistol squats...
Then yesterday I stumbled across an old Barbend video and who was a spokesman?
Mr. Stridewise .
Haha! BarBend is where I learned how to make a website! And also lots of things about fitness :D
@@Stridewise it was cool to see you there.
Interesting to see how your soles havent really detached at all. One of my pairs of captains is only a year old, and the soles are like completely coming apart
My girlfriends boots are doing the very same after 3 months of wear.
I have heard this has happened to many people, a small bit of my toes is missing the wearablility is OK.
I did start to see that on my R&R Captains around the 1 year mark. Added a drop or two of super glue and they've been fine ever since. Coming up on 2 years now and they look great, although I did "ruin" the Arizona Adobe look through over conditioning. They're more chocolate-with-caramel-filling now, which I dont mind one bit. The heel counter material has disintegrated though, which is a bit of a shame. All in all, for a pair of boots that will probably see 3+ years of about 3 days of use per week, the price was good.
That’s what happens at every rubber-bottom sole that’s attached to a leather midsole. No matter what the price.
You can’t stitch through the rubber…
Holy Patina!! Gorgeous patina, Good video.
Thanks! A testament to Venetian Shoe Cream as well as the leather itself haha
On what size last are the Captain’s boots made on? I know Red Wing Iron Ranger’s are made on 8.
Beckett Simonon usually has deals and their boots end up being about $200. I like my Chelsea boots. The only problem is waiting 3 months to get them.
That's true I guess, I think it's a big ask to wait so long for the average joe! I want to try Wolverine's BLVD though
I have had my tobacco President's for 4 years now (October 2018). After many nights getting dragged back from the pub in all conditions the right sole stitching is just starting to split. Nothing a good cobbler can't fix. Can't rate these boots highly enough. Thinking about getting a second pair for Christmas.
They're okay. The knock off Dianite sole wears quite quickly on cement/asphalt and it's done after about 18 months. They can be resoled for around $125. Doesn't seem worth it but YMMV. If you like the hipster boot style for casual walkimg around they're fine.
An intriguing budget option, since I'm getting back into footwear.
Man crush haha wish I could look so dapper everyday. Great follow up Nick. Can’t wait to see what my burnt copper caps look like in 2 years
I’ve had mine over 3 years and they’ve held up like champs. Are they Trumans, Whites, or Grant Stones? No, but for $200 they’re robust, pretty tough boots and I think they age nicely. (I have the captains)
I bought these about 14 months ago and like them very much. Great value. Buy them.
Glad you like them Michael!
You've had your brown Captain boots longer than the Terracotta leather boots. Wouldn't it have been better to have done a review of your four year old brown Captain boots ?
Anyway, I have many Thursday boots and my favourites are either the brown Thursday chrome Captain or President boots or the Burgundy Chromexcel Vanguard boots.
Ideally yes, but Terracotta is more casual and I dress more casual so I just wound up wearing these more. I love my brown ones with like a nice grey wool jacket
i've worn the lug sole version of the captain thursday boot for the last few months at work. the boots have been extremely adequate aside from the speed hooks warping. and that started fairly early on. aside from that i've been really pleased. bought some low top sneakers as well. decent products for the money.
I have two pairs of Thursday boots. However for another $50-$100 for a factory second Allen Edmond boot? Yes, AE factory second at this price all day long over Thursday.
follow your heart
Thank you! I was curious as well how that foam bed would fare with time.
I just bought the cadets off Amazon. They are pretty comfortable right out of the box. I bought true to size and i find they are a teeeny but too roomy around the sides of my feet..but i have a pretty thin foot. I'm really happy though
I have two pair of Thursday Captions, one in Canyon rugged/resilient and one in Dusty tan suede. I love both pairs and the Dusty is just like wearing a sneaker from the first time. I do have a narrow flat foot and these boots fit me very well by going half size down. I have since purchase a used pair of Alden Indy’s and I am trying hard to like them better than the Thursdays. No doubt the Alden is a better made boot, but the Thursdays are so comfortable to wear. I personally do not think you can find a better casual boot for the money.
Do you condition the dusty suede boots with something or any suggestions to make them like the dark olive colour?
Great review! This is so helpful and thorough! Good work
Well worth it, I have had a few set of their boots and only 1 set have been retired after 4 years of wearing.
Just received my dark olives captains. My favorite!
You remind me of jon cryer from two and a half men lol. I ordered a pair in natural . Looking forward to seeing them age over a couple years..
The like is for the 1 leg yoga squat on a public street. That's brave.
I'm tired of Thursday, review some Jim Green or something interesting.
I just bought the Logger Thursday boots and I can't wait to wear them! I have very comfy REDBACK boots, but they aren't very stylish. I have more stylish Ariat boots, but they aren't as comfy as my REDBACKs. These Thursday boots will hopefully be both stylish and comfy for working in. They will be my first higher quality pair of boots. I never thought I would be so excited for boots but here I am!
Update: Been wearing them for a few months now. Took a while to break them in. Had to use moleskin and went through a bit of pain. Now they are super comfy and I can stand in them for hours and hours and my feet feel fine at the end of my work day. My captains had no break in time at all and are also extremely comfortable. My only complaint is that I was expecting NEW boots but clearly my Loggers were previously worn since they had Dr. Scholes inserts inside them which were covered in hair. Not really cool of Thursday Boots Co to sell me used boots when I paid full price for NEW ones.
Good review! More follow up reviews! Would love to see one on urban shepherd!
I'm afraid I gave those away, I didn't know people would still be asking me about them years later but they do a lot!
@@Stridewise they we’re a interesting boot….I guess I’ll have to get a pair lol
Great content as usual, Nick. Those boots are GORGEOUS! I have the same boot and can't wait for them to look like that. What exactly did you use to condition those??
Leather honey is a really good product. I use it on my stuff.
Bought a pair of Thursday captain boots have worn them for 3 weeks was hoping for a lot more comfort they don’t seem to have much arch support even with loose laces after a couple hours the top of my foot starts getting sore was a carpenter for 40 years always wore westco boots retired now but still walk the dog do yard work was hoping Thursday boots would be good light duty boot they look good they seem to Be well built just don’t seem to be working for me.
I've had my Captains for quite a while now and I often say they are a $200 boot that is worth the $200. By comparison, I'm not sure the $330 Iron Rangers are worth the $330. Not a diss, but more of a "you get what you pay for." They aren't overpriced, but they aren't under-priced either.
The sticking point is the corners cut in the footbed. Trenton and Heath have shown that they compressed board footbed does crack, and that means these are good for probably only one re-sole before footbed repairs make it not worth the price. But, again, a leather footbed isn't going to be in a $200 boot.
So, I think they are worth it, but some of the hype I saw that convinced me to get mine (lines like "a $400 boot for only $200) are extreme hyperbole.
Worth the cost, but really no more.
Great summary! I would add some of the pricing is due to direct to consumer model. If you need warranty or returns, personal experience shows Thursday customer services quickly fails.
Great points. I called Nick out on here for saying that if he didn’t know any better he would have though Thursday captains were 300- 400 dollars. That’s preposterous, and quite frankly, a knowingly lie. He’s bought and paid for my Thursday, let’s call it what it is. Thursdays are exactly what they are. A nice quality boot at 200 bucks, nothing more nothing less. It’s a slap in the face to companies like red wing making claims like that. It’s blatantly obvious that the iron ranger is superior in every way to a thursday captain.
I have had mine for 5 years. Still solid
Wanna know why they have so many positive reviews? Because those are the ones they publish! I wrote a mildly negative one and it never got posted.
I’m not terribly unhappy with my purchase, just an fyi as to why they have so many positive reviews.
Same here. Thursday boot's filters the reviews for sure. Direct to consumer & filtered site reviews. Buy at your own risk for sure.
Meermin is a good alternative. Much hihgher quality, for a little more. Though their customer service is terrible.
I never liked the look of their boots but they've had some new offerings since I last checked, maybe I'll get one!
@@Stridewise i have their chelseas. You cant get a whole cut pair of chelsea boots for any cheaper. Theyre definetly more formal looking though, compred to Thursday. Break in period is pure torture aswell. But all in all a great boot at a very good value.
I recently bought 2 pair of Thu Captains--one AZ Adobe, one Brown leather--and I don't know what to think. They're really heavy and hurt my feet and knees. I hope this gets better, but I'm starting to think they might not be worth the hype.
I’ve been considering a pair of Thursday Boots Vanguard in the Waxed Cacao leather. They are unique in that they have a Cuban heel as opposed to other Vanguard styles
I’d be very interested to see you review this boot. Still priced below many other similar boots.
I have that boot, and it’s a beautiful leather- you won’t be disappointed and if you are, ship it back for free. Got mine 3 years ago and it has the much better Vibram sole, not the Thursday sole
@@HorseLuvr101 thanks for the info!
Pleasssssse do your Vanguards! The up-charge for the made in America line has had me on the fence for months!
I bought a couple pairs of Thursdays, but the President last is just too narrow for my toes. The Diplomat is better, but still tight even after moving up true to size. Fortunately, there is a good alternative: the Wolverine BLVD. The construction and leather are comparable, and the price is even better. I also find the last, and the leather lining, far more comfortable.
They’re still $200 in 2024! Fureaking love Thursday 💯
I caution those who want the traditional service boot look. When I ordered these and saw them in person, they are not what I expected. The toe is surprisingly pointy, and the heel is surprisingly high. The pictures and videos don't capture the look. Having said that, the boot is indeed very well made for the price. So if this is the look you want, go for it.
That's a good point, though they just changed the lasts like this month and now they're quite a bit less pointy. Gotta do an update!
My diplomats are at a year old worn daily. I wear my Thorogood's for work and my Thursday's for everything else. Knees, hips, back are all better and I honestly don't know if I'll ever wear another pair of sneakers
I think we need a review on the Arizona Adobe leather. I got my brother a pair and he likes them and I think that leather is awesome so I just ordered a pair.
My Thursday naturals are close to 3 years old and still going strong.
Docs last for decades, but breaking them in is practically impossible. I have had my 1490 Docs since 1994. Barely worn sole. 1460s cost a bit more than the Thursdays, but most styles hurt like hell breaking them in, especially the oxfords
The patina on those terracotta’s is so sweet! Is 4 pairs of Thursdays too much??
Haha I don't think so, you want brown, natural/light brown/copper, black, and grey.
I have the Diplomats in Arizona Adobe, and just got the Captains in Natural Chromexcel. I'm thinking I want either the Scout in Arizona Adobe or the President in Black Coffee next. Those Matte Black Explorers and Color No. 8 Vanguards are also super tempting.... Okay, I might have an addiction.
I also want the low tops in Black Vachetta.
...and I'm really curious to find out if their dress shoes have shanks in them.
Which is my comfy?? Diplomats or Captains?
I just got the Olive Suede. I like them
I just purchased the matte black legends hybrid boot / Chelsea they look clean hope you di a review of those soon
I'd say Wolverine's BLVD boot is a direct competitor to the Thursday boot. Similar price point, BLVDs do go on sale, I bought mine for about $140 over a year ago, but they don't have nearly as many leather options.
The Thursday last just doesn't work for me. The Wolverine BLVD does, and I would judge the construction as comparable to Thursday (probably same factory). No shank, but it has a removable insole, and grippy heel and sole. But I wouldn't have found the Wolverines if not for Thursday. A good introductory boot.
Considering buying them to my nation I just have to multiply price by 1.4x and got my price well then very nice boots for 280usd + some potentional additional fees
Seeing this makes me a little more confident to maybe get a pair for casual wear. Have you put the Thursday moc toes through a significant amount to wear yet?
I have had a pair (Burnt copper) for 7 or 8 months. They broke in well and the leather has softened up, and have really good arch support. They can pinch my toes toward the end of the day, but I think that just means the last isn't really the best fit for my foot.
@@simonmandrakejones thanks!
Imagine how would they look like if you took care of them (brushing, conditioning and cleaning them regularly)
My net worth is above average but I have a problem paying $200 for boots that are expected to last 2 years. I own a pair and they’re fine but I’ve had some $85 Rockports that lasted 2 years (only 2 years). And I just buy another pair at 2 years.
How well has the Thursday Captain boot you got from 4 years ago holding up? Why review this one (a newer one) and not a follow up with first one you bought? The design hasn't changed. Most mall cement boots I imagine will probably last you 2 years, this time marker is not terribly difficult to achieve. The entire point of owning good year welted foot wear is so that they can be resoled when the sole wears out. If the first Captain boot you bought 4 years ago wasn't worth resoling, then the whole point of a Thursday boot being good year welted is basically pointless. The real question when it comes to good year welted foot wear, is how well does it hold up after 3-4 years? Around the time it needs to be resoled. And then again 3-4 year after that (6-8 years total) after it wears out the second sole. Good year welted boots are a buy it for life philosophy. If you're only interested in a 2 year life span for your foot wear, then you might as well just buy a mall cement boot and save money. $200 is too expensive for a 2 year throwaway.
Yikes dude, I just wore this one more so it fit the bill for the video
@@Stridewise Oh... mea culpa :) Well, then may I offer a video suggestion. Resole your first Thursday's, wear and report.
@@deepstarsix that's a good idea!
Wait a minute, Nick. You have MANY pairs of boots. So my guess is that your Thursday's boots, after two years, have seen, maybe, ~70 uses totaling ~500 hours. That's not a lot of time to show this much wear. Even despite your expert care and maintenance. I have basic Chippewa service boots that I've word fairly regularly for 8 years that look less 'beat up' than these.
Hah I do own a great many boots but I walk 10k steps a day and put a lot of those into my Thursdays, I think this leather is also *designed* to patina quite quickly
@@Stridewise EDITED (Because I Goofed) Ok. Let's use your numbers. say "a lot of those" 10k steps are 6k. You still wear your many boots, so lets say you wore these 70 times x 5k = 3500 yards. [ There's the goof. It should be 350000. Which is about TWO HUNDRED miles. Not two miles as initially stated. ] So that's a reasonable distance though still not quite the 1000 miles Wolverine advertises -- though I have no idea if THAT's realistic.
Sorry for the error -- something in the back of my head shouted "wut?" to me last night and I brought this up to check.
My pr is just turning 2 yrs old. I do need a resole but the boots look great and have several yrs life left in them. And that is my problem, a resole is 160 dollars and a new pr is 200 dollars , hate to get rid of the boots but its cheaper to get a new pr!
Love the addition of thhe pistol squat at the beginning lol
I've been on the fence about buying from them, but I've seen enough of the same complaints from throughout the years that I think it's safe to say that they're not worth it.
Hey you do you man
@@Stridewise i bought them because of your review and i was greatly disappointed. they look great, but quality and comfort are subpar. otoh, i bought their racer leather jacket, great purchase, excellent quality and fit. i bought their sneakers, sent them back immediately, just horrible.
I have a very large boot collection including 2 pairs of Crockett and Jones, a pair of Carmina, many pairs of Cheaney, some Loake, Barker, Carlos Santos, Red Wing etc. but I wear my many Thursday Boots the most.
I'm not saying they are the best quality out of my collection but the quality is good for the price and the design strikes the right balance between dressy boots and casual boots plus they fit me well.
A bonus is that I can wear them and not care about them getting beaten up which is what should happen with footwear. Just put them on and forget about them.
All this makes the Captain, Vanguard and President boots the ones I reach for the most.
@@UnknownUser-rb9pd i agree that the design is really nice. however the quality should be better for the price. considering that they are direct to consumer, the quality should be that of a 400 dollar boot sold through retailers. it certainly isn't that.
@@louiscyfer6944 I have 12 pairs of Thursday boots and haven't had a QC issue which would affect their lifespan or how they perform. In fact the only things that you could say are that there are some dubious quality leather panels on some of their more dressy calf skin boots. Mostly on the shaft, so not that visible. The Thursday Chrome leather and the Rugged and Resilient leather boots are perfect though the nature of those leathers makes flaws less visible and likely.
My 3 pairs of Chromexcel leather USA made Vanguard boots are like Chromexcel leather from other manufacturers and quite variable in the way it creases but that is just how Horween Chromexcel leather behaves.
In fact, compared to many of my other boots, things like the lace facings are better aligned and less out of sync (a surprisingly common issue on boots).
You're not going to get the best stitch density and other cosmetic things like that but I think that Thursday have been able to get the basics right and now consistently produce a well made boot at a bargain price.
I'm also pretty sure that most (not all) of the quality control issues were early boots which they admit they have gradually improved, or down to people's expectations as they have introduced a lot of new people to boot buying.
People read reviews talking about the foam and how they require little breaking in and having never owned boots expect them to feel like sneakers rather than a more comfortable boot.