Just another 'boro-head' & high end vape gear enthusiast., 30 odd years of age, from the US.. Also really into boots! Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA.. (currently South Delaware) Now a recovering opioid addict of 3 years.. Vaping has helped me so much. Reviewers helped fuel my passion for vaping, so I want to give back and help people learn and discover new products, as I get back into film/video like I had been in college days, a decade ago.. There are fewer vape gear reviewers now, less high end ones, and hardly any that actually buy the stuff ; )
Awesome present for your dad! I'll bet he will love them!I I want to order a pair of White's but now I'm debating on Frank's or Nick's, thanks for sharing!
Good video! I’m putting my Drew’s through some hell right now, loving these boots. Only real problem I’m having is one speed hook looks to be pulling out a little bit. These things are now finally comfortable after 3-4 months. Curious to see how long they’ll last.
@doublebase6509 depending on what you do in them, how often you wear em, how frequently you properly care for them, and getting good resoles.., i think they could go on for a decade! And you could even rebuild them.. twice over potential.. taking it to 20 years of wear.. but i don't see the point of rebuilding.. id just get new boots by then.. glad you're enjoying them.. i found them comfortable right away but then they got even better over time
@@toneohm I do automotive…a lot of cement floors, oils, grease, welding, rust, nasty stuff. And I kick everything to save my back. Occasionally I’ll use them for outdoors stuff. I agree, these things could potentially last me a long time, for me maybe two years. I’ve never gone more than a year and a half in a boot before they either were so swamped out or torn down to nothing, so this will be a great test. Usually I’ll get ten months out of a boot.
@jamessims9475 my feet are really adaptable to different types of footwear.. can't remember the last time i got a blister or anything.. But i can say,, i wore these all day the other week.., definitely took more out of me than many other boots, despite their well fit.. and it's likely the firm temper of the cordovan
* as of 8/30/24 .. i spoke with Kyle Baker (owner of Drew's and Bakers) two days ago, and he said because of overstock,, these boots are only $300 right now.. get em while they last! They were up to $380 the other week..
I just got a pair for 385 USD shipped all the way to NZ did I need another pair of boots, no, I haven't even worn my contractors yet am I going to love them to bits yes yes I am
If yoh had it, will you take it over the other mobbs you have? The M2 and mini i mean? Its been sometime after you did your toplist, i know the top 2 is still unkwn and dope. But would you change something in top 5 considering you liked many after that list? Like maven, mkro, sturdy, this, kilab r etc..
@jeweltom2973 id have to revist the whole list,, but yeah,, the Mkro and Sturdy i use regularly still.. i do like the Maven alot too.. those three for sure
I’m lost on what “true to size” even means anymore. It doesn’t seem to mean true to brannock. That I’m sure of, as most sneakers will list as “true to size” when sneakers always run 1/2-1 size smaller than brannock. Sorry for the rant. So is your brannock a 9D or is that what you typically order in boots?
@EDHBlvd hey,, yeah i finally bought a darn Brannock cause i hadn't used one since i was a kid, and i figured out I'm a 9D Brannock.. even though in sneakers i wear a 9.5 usually.. so now in boots im getting 8-9D depending on the brand and last.. these fit like a glove at my Brannock size. and so her description of how Julians sizing works was pretty good
1:50 LOVED the jab at Whites!! It drives me nuts how Whites just tosses them in box with one sheet of tissue and the toes of each boot get destroyed during shipment. It’s mental.
hey, good question.. Yes.. all Wesco boots come with shanks.. Steel shanks are the standard type for all their shanks.. I'm pretty sure you could request a different type of shank if doing a custom boot.. they might be willing to do leather or fiberglass shanks on request, which may impact the price.. particularly a leather option.. Most other PNW boot brands use leather shanks only.. ( White's, Nick's, Frank's, JK, etc..) but then a company like Viberg or John Lofgren, they use steel shanks..
I would love to get my hands on a dual cell bottom feeder like this. Really dig the in depth about this. I had an ultem lost vape drone dna, thinking id never need anything more compact, but this has quickly won my heart
Certain lead trapping styles have me nervous to wear the threading of post screw, having feedback on the performance of these tanks really does change my perspective about how I base a value judgement. Thanks for steering me and other hobbyists the right direction 🙌💨💨
Thanks so much for covering this 🤙💨💨. Rarely find good in depth reviews for higher end tanks. It means a lot that you mentioned your all time favorites, your opinion is so valuable for my decision making process On account of the wicking speed i may just pick one up. The main attractor for this was the metal tank section. And the airflow control because im all over the map with wattages
Horween shell cordovan is the best, I have a boot made with Horween Garnet Shell. And it only gets better with time. I can't wait to see your 6 month update. You're just getting started being in love 😂
@evsnova74 yes the tongue was certainly lackluster... i will say though., it makes sense for the type of boot it is.. the quarters have a big reach,, so they're isn't much room between them for a thicker tongue to really sit.. this feature gives it more of a dress look, which is then offset by the taller heel and round bump toe.. giving it a slightly more rugged look
Bro, these are awesome! I’ve gone then this rabbit hole. I have a long thread with mama Francesca. She is super nice, but it was work getting answers that made sense. I had this exact boot lined up (in a different size). My understanding is that what they sell through eBay are technically imperfects. But as you can tell, they have high standards so that’s not a big concern. So, it’s a great deal for a well made and great looking Horween sheel boot. Well done! 👏
@CsawBoots yeah that's how i started talking to her, through ebay,, but they didn't have any boots i wanted left in my size .. after alot of sparse emails,, she offered these and i was psyched for a more unusually shell color.., talking to her on the phone was much better but still work cause she wanted to talk about everything! hah,, very sweet though,, i could make all the time in the world for her lol,, it was great getting all the history behind things. on one hand, i wish the they got more notice as a company.. but then again, i like that he remains a niche bootmaker that you have to deep dive to learn about.. the number of models he offers and materials.. it's pretty impressive.. i think a cordovan engineer boot would be awesome,, thanks for stopping through! 👊👊
Damn. Those are nice! Always been curious about Julian Boots, thx for putting this out there. Great looking boot. I’m kind of over the service boot thing lately, but sure I appreciate how these look
yea I'm particular about that style as well.. Viberg and White's MP are pretty much all i need in the area but these were a bit special to me.. what style do you like now..?
@@toneohm I have a pair of cinnamon wax flesh MP boots from whites and love those. Bulletproof and so comfy at this point. Also have a ton of character. I’ve got the engineer boot bug now, bad. Just picked up some attractions in crust horsebutt. I have a couple other pairs of engineers too. I work in an office so I been incorporating loafers and more dressy shoes now. Only so much room/budget for this hobby lol
* hey gang,, this is just the UNBOXING/ first impressions, I'll have a more in depth review later on..*** btw, @ 0:30 into the video, you'll see ' FC ' written on the box.., it later dawned on me.. FC stands for ' French Calf ' .... there's a French Calf leather option.. there are even more along with that. I know he also works with Kangaroo leather and I'm pretty sure Bullhide is an option too.. Thanks..
I love Rambler leathers. Great addition to your already formidable rotation. I am relatively new to Heritage boots. Started with Allen Edmonds (Higgins Mills and Landon). Then, added some Trumans in Dark Coyote Rough Out. If I had the cash today, I would be picking up some Nick's AL64's. Love the 5 inch profile. Not sure which leather that I would choose, however, I do prefer unstructured toes and no caps. Just my preference.
@fessendenful glad you're joining into the boot realm of things! Higgins Mill is nice looking. i was looking at them for a while. i like that they're offered in Cordovan
@@MarcP5267 here i thought my accent was subtle hah,, yeah i imagine there's not many ppl into pnws living in Philly.. they're all too busy shooting drugs or guns 😂 I only know about these boots now bc i do all manual labor work now these last four years.. from a stoneyard to landscape, hardscape, etc.. started with the Rose Anvil channel and haven't looked back lol
Thanks so much for covering this. 🙌 Really do like hearing your full thoughts on things like rbas when theres a lot that can go wrong . Im actually considering this one for such high praise, but held off and Really eyeing the unkwn glitch as its competition
@Q.u.i.l.l.y hey,, you're very welcomed! i don't have a Glitch so far but i imagine it'll be pretty good.. it's still the OG Unkwn rba foundation so ya can't go too wrong from that angle right!? hah,, i think that's a wise choice as well.. it's just going to cost a lil more than double what the Sturdy costs.. that n availability for right now are the only hangups
@@toneohm that's my only hangup to be honest. There's so many good rbas on the market, but I'm definitely looking for that one reliable to end my search. If I had to nitpick the glitch, its the visor clip for top cap ✌️Seriously good to see another friend out there still puffing away the good flavor
The absolute best 3d print I've ever felt was the Tiny Volcano squonk. It was a little bit taller than the M'key and quite thicker but it was amazingly soft. I'm just not a dicodes fan so I sold it.
Been eyeing these boots. I'm at the point where all of my cheap boots have expired and it's time to finally buy something that will last. I only have one pair of boots where the sole is actually stitched and not just glued and they're the only ones where the glue hasn't just melted in the Florida sun and the soles fallen off. I'm also really sick of my boots never actually fitting right. I seem to have narrow heels and wide toes. I've tried all the mainstream mass production brands. They're all crap. I've never tried a logger style heel. Wonder if it will help with what feels like chronic shin splints. Right now I do farm work with some part time handyman work. So I put hard work into them, but it's not constant hard work, if they're built right I should be able to take care of them and make them last. This Florida weather though. Boots are either soaking wet or deep in sand that feels like lava. You're welcome for the rant. lol. Thanks for doing the review. If you were to buy them again, would you get the rough out or the smooth? I like the two tone look.
@@MkGreene actually,, PNWs are widely used by ppl with issues like you're talking about.. shin splints, back issues, knees, etc.. as long as you don't have a completely flat foot.. you'll love it! arch support is everything now that I've experienced the difference.. I'll never do hard work in boots without it now. as for the upper style.. id do the combo again.. i generally prefer smooth but for work, this combo is ideal bc rough out doesn't crease.. for dirt to get trapped.. but it's a balance.. rough out is harder to clean.. you need a brass brush and a difference type of cleaner/conditioner.. and rough out does stand of to scuff n scrapes much better.. but smooth uppers(quarter panel) are always ideal imo.. this is the best boot to try for your first pnw.. unless you have a really wide, chunky foot.., go 1 whole size down.. these are wider than the standard 55 last in the toe.. but more narrow in the heel n waist comparatively.. my heels lock in perfectly.. especially after the first month of wear.. they only get better in form.. (expect the arch.. that part flattens out more over time)
Buy them and never look back, it'll be the best thing you ever did for your feet or your experience at work (after the break-in). My feet used to hurt so bad at the end of the day I wanted to cry. On my days off, I was trying to stay off my feet, soak them, rub them down, anything to make it better. NO MORE! I've said goodbye to all of that, thank God. DO it.
Sounds like you need either these Drew’s with the 55-1 last or the Nicks with their Thurman last. They’re wider at the forefoot than the usual PNW style lasts.
@EDHBlvd i do like the flat toe more visually.. the Rancher is a soft toe and will probably flatten out more in time,, the 310 is crazy bumped! lol,, i do have Julians Bowery boots,, I'm gonna go release a video on soon.. thats definitely a bump toe i like though.. idk,, I'm just picky i guess.. i do like the 2040 and 1035 all the same though. i def want 1 more pair of Vibergs somewhere down the road. i got Shinki Lofgrens engineers coming today, they cost me n arm and a leg so i need to chill out at some point here lol,, I'm like in the throws of boot addiction right now.. Frank's.. pair a Junkyard.. and I'm stopping for a few months.. (even though i have a mental list with a couple more) smh 🤦
@EDHBlvd yeah i know its supposed to be pretty similar.. fun fact.. 11067 , i believe that's the date Frank n his wife got married .. something like that 1/10/67.. i think Nick's uses it too still, right? i still prefer the look of the 55 last but i like the way the arch is on this 4811 more.. it's just a tiny bit more noticeable
@@toneohm Nicks has the 11067. Franks calls their Last the “1977”. I think Bakers used to list it as the “11077”. I am skeptical Frank married his wife in 1967. They aren’t that old.
I guess you'll just have to keep an eye on that top lift and replace it yourself before it wears into the leather. My Frank's half soles are the same way. Also pretty sure that's 12-23, made in December 2023. My cruisers were finished in late January this year and they say 124 in the collar.
from what I've come to find,, the first numbers usually represent which week of the year.., rather than month.. because you'll often find boots that may say,, 15 22... or 39 23.. 22 18... things like that.. so its gotta be week.. the spacing on these numbers really threw me off though
@@toneohm weird. Just a coincidence that every pair I own (far less than you) have been built within that first 12 weeks then. Though I have some older pairs off eBay that make no sense, like "8 9". Like, they were made in 89? I kinda doubt it. I guess it's possible.
@evsnova74 yeah they probably just left the zeros out,, like 8th week of 2009 id imagine.. i just seen someone post an ebay link the other day though to some old Wesco boots,, with like a quadruple midsole and those actually were from 1988! lol things are a year older than me,, and in better condition too 😅
@Dukeofmamucas they're my next boot brand.. I've tried all the other PNWs.. I hear they're the best. Saved the best for last! Lol,, I do have a soft spot for White's though
@@toneohm I mean it’s subjective. I have 2 Wesco’s and a pair of franks . I actually prefer the Jobmaster last to the 55, but I like both. My understanding is they will do almost anything for a price. Whites is the only one still doing the hand sew’s though. No real benefit to it, but it is the traditional way.
@Dukeofmamucas Franks will handsew for a 60 dollar upcharge.. so technically they're willing to do it for a lesser price than White's.. they just don't standardize it., which is smart of them for lead time purposes
@@toneohm well there you go! They will do just about anything. They do resoles and rebuilds on other brands too. I know they have a cobbler who works on everything too. I’ve never called and asked if they do mail in on the general repair side( could you send say a red wing not a pnw) probably could because they sell Danner and some other brands
