Are RM Williams Comfort Craftsman Boots Worth it - 1 Year Review Update 

You think so? Like an E/F? I think they fit pretty well honestly. But yes I know I have a fairly wide foot, it might be worth investigating. Would be 100% if they didn't feel comfortable at all. Did you go wider?

@@jessupsays yes i had a pair in 10G where i had the same issues u had. On certain days when my feet would swell up my pinky would get squished. Later when i moved to 10H it was world of a difference.

@@rakaushik Ahhh! Fantastic thank you for sharing! And thanks for going through that for us to find out! The joys of wide feet!

I'm glad you're even longer term experience with the boots is positive! I can't wait til mine are 10+ years old! They may not be as 'Fancy' anymore but I'm sure they're like a comfortable old friend. I think Ill get mine changed over to leather soles one day, just more comfortable in the really long run, though not as practical! Its a tough one truly. Wear your new pair in good health! They still make great boots, a pair to be proud of wearing in my humble opinion.

Which pair do you have? And how long have you had them??

You're right, its a low quality material choice. Which sort of mirrors the rest of the decisions in the materials right?

@@jessupsays Yeah kinda.

Thank you! Truly appreciative. Let me know if you want to see a vid about anything specific!

Looking forward to the next one!

Maybe next time you visit we can go and try a pair on ;)

@@jessupsays I live near the Viberg factory.Best not to go there unless you are ready to part with some coin.Some of the Viberg products are next level!

@@davidkgreen Hahaha you're a brave man! They make some beautiful products!

Not the only comment to the same effect. Are you UK-based? It seems Ian has good cut through there, how are you seeing them? Here in AUS, people are patriotic toward RM, but it's also an 'easy' purchase. A well-known brand that people know and 'is quality'. Maybe like Trickers used to be in the UK? I would think IHarold would have a lot of trouble cutting through that.

@@jessupsaysyes , I'm in Northamptonshire borders 20 miles away from Crockett and Jones and Trickers. An Aussie mate told me about Ian Harold he said Australia best kept secret, I had two pairs of RM Williams one tan, the other brown, they were okay but I certainly wouldn't rave about them like some do, and have a cult following in UK mine made stupid money on eBay. As far as I'm aware there's only a few stockists of Ian Harold in UK loads stock RM Williams, I was lucky picked up the Ian Harold on eBay new, unwanted gift, had them two years now and worn them loads, with minimal wear. incidentally I own several pairs of Trickers, 3 Henry, Burford and Stow and a couple of pairs of C and J my personal favourite the Coniston rough out suede boots.

@@richyclubsport5155 Thanks for sharing. I'd been very curious how it was spreading! As I said, It's not done similarly here. Best kept secret indeed! I'll have to save some money or sell some boots to maybe get a pair and shed said light on them! I agree, a suede pair (review coming soon) is my favourite pair of boots right now for sure!

Thank you! Very kind of you to say. Sounds like we have similar sized feet. Though the shape, who knows! I think I'd go a 6.5 or a 7. Depending on the last. But that would be a place to start and then go up or down or change widths if you need to. I think RM or anyone quality local would be the best place to start. Find a pair that fits and is comfortable that you like as a boot fit. Then go from there! If you can get to an RM store they'd have all the types too.

@@jessupsays Checked in store today. The 6.5 has the boot slightly hugging my feet, the 7 is slightly loose around the toes. Hard to know without working in them for a day or 2. Will probably have to risk it to find out. Leaning towards the 6.5 and hoping it loosens up abit around the toes after some use. Also noticed some of the boots, the stitching is poking my leg around the ankle/cuff area. Probably I can ask them to do something about it, but I didn't mention it to the sales person.

Leather does stretch, but not a lot a lot. I personally like a tighter fit so would do the same with a 6.5. hopefully they fit after break. Hopefully the pair you end up with doesn't have that problem!

Welcome! Tight is relative. Some parts of some leather stretches. But I would say that no shoes should ever start out "tight" per say. For example for me I might have tightness across my little toes. This could either be the shoe is too narrow, or short, or that the leather needs to stretch out a little bit! Sorry I know it's not a straight forward answer. Do you have an example you're curious/ concerned about?

@@jessupsays I tried some on today and they were an 8G and they were a little tight width wise. Then I tried an 8H which apparently is a wide and they were too wide. There was no 8.5G to try on. Tomorrow I'm going to go to the R.M Williams store on my lunch break and see if they have an 8.5G.

Definitely keep trying until you find the right one. Don't settle for less! They're not cheap. I have a video on how to make sure your shoes fit.. check it out before you go in. Might help out 😁

A great option, and absolutely the right call in my view. Let me know how they look when they arrive! Keen to hear.

I missed the black Friday free belt promo in the same leather as your TLB Mallorca Artista shoes. The Swedish currency is really low right now though so I think I am saving some money. Ordered from Skolyx.

@@steaklover948 Ah good thinking! I believe that Skolyx are fantastic value from what I've heard. Let me know what you think.

Is this about me? If so, thats very kind of you, thank you.

@@jessupsays yes my guy. You're v likeable as a bloke.

Cheers, much appreciate mate

@@jessupsays mate wondering where one can get carminas in Aus? You got me excited about them!

Now THAT is a great question. I've purchased mine only online. But I heard there is someone that stocks them here so you can try them on! Let me find who that was. What state are you?

A lot to unpack there. But in essence, support a company that you feel you can, and if they do badly, tell them with your money. I'd never tell you otherwise. Poor quality leather soles aren't the best in rain. But some of your points are a little inaccurate, though again it's your experience so I'm sorry it's been a bad one. A higher quality leather would not have this issue. It's a shame they've skimped on quality. I agree with your principle point, for $700 they do need to do better. Please. Please. Don't buy wild rhino. Even less comfortable, the RM could have the sole changed, internals changed. And you could have a great boot. Especially with kanga uppers, a great and quality material. Again, a shame but you aren't alone in this.

Thanks for the suggestion. But you're not right on the price, these boots are over $500aud minimum, within RM pricing. The materials look similar but idk if they're the same. Plus their website is beyond awful. I can't imagine this is a solution that most people would take the risk to try. Thanks for the suggestion though

They are superior judging by the construction method. They use brass screw construction, a method even r.m say is superior but don't use on all their boots. As for the price in the UK r.m s are £400 and Harrold boots are £220. Yearling leather, carbon fiber shank. They are identical alveti a superior construction method

This may be so, but for most people screw is more complex to repair/ replace. Also looking at their site (which is insanely bad, and they might be closed???) it seems they use a range of construction from Blake to GYW, I don't see screw anywhere there. If you can get them at that price, and they're what you say. You've found a great deal mate. And even though I live ~30mins from where these are purportedly made, you can get a better deal than I can. What a weird world. Thanks for the suggestion! Might have to see if I can't visit the factory and see whats what.

@@jessupsays Yeh I may snap a pair up fast ... They are made in Vietnam hence the lower price than r.m. r m Williams seems to be lowering the quality of their products overall and I don't like it when a company does this. It's a bad sign of things to come.

@oliverk191 personally I'll always take made in Aus vs Vietnam. The cost of wages isn't even remotely comparable. For a veit boot I'd expect to pay a mini -60% for wages alone. I've done a few videos of RM and their perceived quality. I agree it's not ideal, but I don't think it's changed in the last 5 years at least. Except the price going up!! Which I absolutely don't agree with haha. Let me know how they go if you get a pair!