Do Truman Boots Deserve the Hype? Truman 79 Waxed Flesh Review 

I'm happy to see Truman Boots get some more love. Honestly, they are probably my favorite boot company.

love the new reviews of different boots! More please!

Good to see Truman getting the love. I’ve got three pair: Stone Ramblers, Upland Autumn Chromexyl, and the Brown Double Shot. All on the 79 last. I find each very comfortable in D, though I have slim feet. The craftsmanship, look and feel are all great.

Very good video and a well done breakdown 👍🏾 Thank you I think is first Truman Boot review I have seen on RU-vid. Biggest thanks because I have going back and forth on pulling the trigger on buying a pair. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

William, great video ! It is good to see the style of your videos is always evolving, never stagnant. The finished product is very professional and easy to watch. By the way, there are many products you could use on these boots to restore the wax down the road. Skidmore's, Otter Wax Boot Wax, and of course, the iconic Sno-Seal, just to a name a few. Bick 4, although it will lightly condition, offers no water resistance. Best regards.

Love this channel. Thank you for all the reviews!

Love your videos. That's a great pair of boots, definitely on my wish list!

May i suggest birchees birch tar for conditioning? It could help add some wax to your boots after they get roughed out. But if you wanna keep that look, by all means. Great to see your style in boots evolving, great videos as always :)

Great video, well done. Probably the highest production quality GYW channel.

I have the Truman Java Waxed since 3 months now and they have still some breaking in to do. Only last week I found out that the leather insole is actually removable. I took it out and intend to put it back in in a couple of months when the footbed has been broken in. The upper is tough as nails, but is starting to stretch already. I find the heel of the 79 last crazy wide, so mostly I have to crank the laces, as I have a slim heel. Overall though I’m rather pleased with the boots and will continue to wear them as they do get better and softer although very slowly.

My stone ramblers went out the same day and I received them 3 days later! I'll echo what was said in the video. Fabulous boots.

Waiting on my Truman Dark Natural Doubleshot to arrive today. So stoked!

Nice breakdown. Good overall review

I own Nick's boots for rugged wear, Thursday boots for dress, and have been interested in grant stone for a more in between boot, these Trumans look amazing. Great video

Truman make some beautiful boots. I love the Java Waxed, they look just about perfect. So many great boot options over there in the US. I wish we had a shop where I could try on all my favourite American boots here in the UK. We do have a few stores with Red Wing boots, but no Nicks, Whites, Grant Stone or Truman unfortunately. I like to try boots on before parting with my money. I don’t like the guessing and hoping.

Grant Stone also has a Waxed roughout boot. The Edward Waxed Tobacco. I was going to get the Truman but I couldn’t justify an extra 140$ on boots right now.

This channel keeps getting better

great video, this channel is underrated

Number 1 boot 🥾 channel Thank you 🙏

I'm stuck on whether to buy the Truman waxed flesh 79 or the Nick's Americana. Also struggling to decide whether I would prefer Brown chromexecel or the waxed. Both look amazing. Seeing them in the video helps. I do prefer for narrow

truman has a relatively short wait time. my nicks are likely to be around six months. truman seems to be using great components and they are always bringing in more leathers. which is really smart if you want to get returning customers. have to say truman is one of my favorites and is well represented in my collection.

I understand Nicks and Whites boots are essentially the pinnacle of handmade boots (with exceptions obviously) however, as of right now I'm just not comfortable splashing so much cash on some boots I cant even get fitted. I feel as if the Truman boots are just my style are at a cost I'm more comfortable with, I'm definitely thinking of getting myself a pair of Truman's.

Those are some of the best looking boots I’ve ever seen!

vary nice I have a pair of Whites and 2 pairs of Nick LOVE THEM and I have 3 pairs of Grant Stones and love them too Keep up great stuff

i just got the oxblood double shot Truman on 79 last! Im already looking into getting the waxed flesh! fine quality wow

I like slim style boots and not the bulky kinds this is the reason while I subscribed to this channel. It fits my style

That is a great looking boot. Not too pacific northwest logger, beautiful waxed roughout, and a sturdy silhouette. I wish they had my size available as "ready made," but my bank account is glad they don't.

You compare the style to your Thursday Captains, which was helpful! How do the sizes between the two boots line up? Same size for the Truman that you have in the Thursday Captain? I have two pairs of Captains and want to jump on some Trumans but hesitant, for the price, not having a great idea of size differences. Thanks!

Nice video William, what about an update video to see how the boot is evolving? Regards from Mexico!

Every single boot I’ve wanted to try out you have already created an in-depth review on. Awesome!!! Ps- when’s the Americana review?

Great Video. I think you can use Smiths Leather Conditioner?

I love my Truman boots. I have 2 pairs on the 79 last in 9D (I measure as a 9D on a Brannock), and they fit perfect, if maybe a bit on the big side. Mine are in Oxblood double shot (awesome, thick, supple, teacore-style finished leather) and the other in noble ink rambler (dark blue shrunken suede with TONS of character). I really hope Truman sticks around, i love their 79 last, and it's true that Truman boots have a very distinct and, IMO, attractive silhouette, and they use a metric ton of different leather options and colors that can fit anyone's fancy. This video is one of the reasons i made my first Truman purchase.

Hi thank you for this awesome review. How do you compare the sizing to Red Wing Iron Ranger? I have two pairs of Iron Rangers in size 9US.

Great video!! Keep up bro✌🏽 guess i am ready to upgrade from Iron ranger to the truman. How would you compare the size on the 79 last to the iron ranger please? ✌🏽

One my list, they look super good!

Love these boots! Did you have any problems with the heels being too wide? I’ve heard others complain about that. It’s the only thing stopping me from buying.

I really like the Truman Java waxed flesh with a cap toe. I just got a pair of Thursday Loggers in Cacao and it’s a version of these boots but it’s not these boots. I love how shiny they are but then break them in and you’ll see the nap. It’s my “grail” boots.

Long time customer of Truman since they were in PA...great boots!

They are a great looking boot! Are they available in a 55 Arch ease last? I need a good arch support boot with a relatively high heal like a logger boot.

Did your 79 last java wax flesh boots ever stretch to fit you more comfortably? I have a pair of coach ramblers that arrived today and they're tight. I'm an 8D-Left/7.5E-Right on the Brannock, but I also have a high instep on the wider right foot. I wear 41M in Ecco shoes and 8M in Brooks running shoes and both of those fit great. The Truman recommendation was to go with a 7.5D for the 79 last. Unfortunately, Truman doesn't offer an E width, and I fear the EE will be too wide for my D left foot. And I don't care for the boxy look of their 20 last boots. This is my first pair of boots, so I have no idea what to expect in terms of break in. I'm debating whether to return the coach ramblers, exchange them, or keep them in hopes that I can stretch them. Though I've read that hoping for a tight shoe or boot to stretch to fit isn't always the best idea. At the very least, it seems like a risky proposition. In the past, I;ve given up on shoes that were too tight, but I never attempted to have them mechanically stretched either. I was already thinking about ordering a pair of Nick's Americana in brown waxed flesh as my second pair of boots. That would give me two very different but great looks. Perhaps the Nick's should be my first pair. Thoughts?

Could you do a Top 10 list of true cap toe boots? A list of ones like the Iron Ranger with an extra layer of leather over the toe box? That would be helpful!

I started with Red Wings 3 pairs until I found Truman Boots, and own 6 pairs of Truman boots and counting, love them his review is on point, me … I only care about hand made in America and quality.

Venetian shoe cream will make the boots look like new again. VSC is generally the top coat for waxed flesh boots.

A year later, should be a video update on the evolution of the boot. Regards from México!

Just wish it was a 360 Goodyear welt .. not even sure it would make a difference with durability and longevity but seems like it would.

I love my Truman boots in Cattail Grizzly. Will definitely be buying more pairs!

Seems like I finally found a boot that I wanna buy next

These look almost exactly like white's MP sherman but theyre $300 cheaper. 🤔 thank u for breaking this boot down im gonna gave to check it out!

Those Truman 79’s are beyond gorgeous

Under the bridge we go!!!!

I have the same issue it’s still snug from the sides and makes it little difficult for me to get in and out of the boots. It’s been almost 3-4 months now. Any tips on how to break these sooner? Maybe need to wait for warmer months?

I think i want to wait for a green one.

I’d suggest you doing a Bordon boot review. I’m interested in the brand, but they just closed their august order window.

why does yours look so much darker then the ones on there site? i think the pair in your hands looks even better!

I have the exact same and I love them, but yours almost look black compared to mine.

I have Thursday captains, I love the look. The only thing I don't like is the lack of arch support. Which boot do u think has the best arch support?

Are they worth the price, compared to other more established brands?

I’m looking at nicks boots but the 4-6 month wait is a little crazy I’m looking at the upland boot for work I’m a plumber

This is a stocking item now. (when it isn't SOLD OUT) Birchees Birch Tar Conditioner and Wax to restore these boots. Dale has a video on it.

Is it same sizing as in Iron rangers for you?

What watch are you wearing in this?

Isn't Waxed Flesh a rough out leather? If so be advised Bick4 doesn't recommend it to be used on rough out leathers.

u can replace it there is some stuff for it its called Birchees Birch Tar Conditioner and Wax

Truman and nicks are same fitting on 10d?

I love Truman’s java waxed flesh, they’re on my list. Why would you say they can’t be rewaxed? And further, how would you compare them to Grant Stone’s waxed roughout?

Use Birchees Birch Tar wax to re-wax. Pretty close to original

What about the Whites Hillyard?

Which green pants are those at 5:15 mark?

Awesome channel, awesome review….I like truman over iron ranger and redwing moc toe

I know you said you sized down from what the brannock device reads, but is there a way to get measured before you order from Truman?

Prices are wild.

2:36 why can I not just wax the boot when that original wax wears out?

I've been wanting to get a pair of Truman's as I think they are a fair price for American made and the build quality but I've heard the heel on their main last is huge and your heel slips alot due to all the room. I've got a narrow heel. How do you think the heel feels?

FYI, you can re-wax, otter wax, snoseal or beeswax

Truman would probably more popular if they have better sizing assist. I have three pairs of white ‘s n would have none if couldn’t get correct size.

Once you have the best footwear almost nothing else even matters.

the heels are enormous though. do u get any heel slip?

Trumans rock

There are creams and waxes out there that will make this look almost identical to new.

That boot looks very similar to the Thursday logger wax cacao. Do you think it is any comparison between those two boots?

I'm a little confused by your comment about the wax. You can easily rewax a boot. Yes, it's never going to look like it does out of the box, but you can easily make it look new again and return the waterproofing. That's one of the next things about "roughout" leather.

20 Last > 79 Last for looks and comfort.

Beautiful boots . I'm still wearing my Thursday captains . Lol

Over £600 in Uk.

I will definitely buy a pair of Truman’s after my White’s breakdown.

Can you not apply wax to the leather if you want to make them look newer again?

For 480 I just wish I could Try them on before buying. That’s quite a lot of money for blind faith!

lol there’s about 75 words on a bottle of bick 4, a good 25 of em are dedicated to NOT USING ON ROUGH OUT, SUEDE, OR ANY PRE TREATED LEATHERS 😂

A shame the don't build a true cap toe.

Mine r expensive crazy color best made boot I ever seen super heavy like a mickey mouse boot

First off, I think its cool you are getting into higher end boots and learning more and delivering this service to the youtube community. You just have to make sure everything you are saying is true. You can absolutely replace or come very close to the original look by putting more wax on waxed flesh. Sometimes I wonder where you get these absolute statements from. Again, I hope you continue to improve your knowledge base because you have a lot of potential

Great as always review . Now I will miss out on nicks whits truman , thank God for grant stone , alden and great boot companies that allow you to order and then it's shipped in a couple of days . Boot companies that make you wait 7 weeks to more than a month is crazy , what if something is wrong with the boot , the fit is a little off, you return and wait another month , no way . Grant stone is killing especially for the thousands of men that agree about not wanting to wait forever after paying money.

Not a steel shank

the fake toe cap looks like crap after a while. I wish they wouldn't cut corners like that.

I tried on a pair earlier this year and they hurt. The 79 last is not for me. Too bad, really nice boots.

You can rewax them. The process is on RU-vid. Requires a conditioner full of waxes and a hair dryer.

the boots look gorgeous. i have lost total faith in that brand from minnesota. terrible and shoddy workmanship and quality control. this company from minnesota just wants to pump them shoes out for profits and to appease the fashion crowds. you can tell from the photos and from this video that truman take their time in making the boots. hence there is a waiting or lead up time for a pair of their boots. understandably so!

Sale male alway twist their word’s heavy sometimes good sometimes not depending on which one they have hype up. 😂

Rofl you ain't lying about living under a bridge after all them purchases

This company drags their feet and takes an exceptionally long time to deliver any kind of refund. I would avoid them