I sold all kinds of boots through a mountaineering store in Western Colorado for 15 years and then sold that business and opened a footwear specific store which I owned and ran for another 16 years. What caught my eye here and made me watch the video was the bison leather, the heel counter design and the sole. Tanning bison hide is not the same as cow hide. A now defunct company called H. S. Trask got into it in the early 2000's. Figuring out how to stabilize bison was their biggest problem because it tends to stretch out of shape easily. Only time will tell if the boots here are successful in that regard. As for the heel counters, imagine the direction of travel of your shoes when you walk. Having a counter that laps such that the piece of leather used for the counter is exposed to sticks and rocks coming at it in a manner that such things can wedge up under the leather and/or the stitches as you stride forward is a formula for premature wear and stitch failure. And lastly, ripple soles do add a bit of cushioning to the boot by the inherent design but ripple soles hold mud like no other sole made and most of the time that mud has to be removed using a tool of some sort (at the very least a stick). If you are an urban type this may not matter much as you live in a paved environment but if you get into mud plan on having some work to do. I would opt for another sole type per what the guy in the video said was available. Aesthetically they DO look nice though, if appearance is your top priority.
Boots look great, love the fact that they are 100% American made with America components (I personally will not send another dime to any boot company that makes their boots in Mexico, Brazil, China, or anywhere else where I believe the primary impetus is to increase profit margins. But my main issue here is the Poron mid. Please please, bootmakers everywhere - use leather. Real leather. Don't cut corners. If I wanted to buy a sneaker, I'd buy a sneaker. Use leather - and please bring back the shoe industry to the United States!!
I meant to message you about reviewing this company. It would be rad to see you take a tour of the factory, hear an interview with the owner etc...Thank you for the great content. I hope to hear more about Origin Maine.
I love the upper. I just won’t seriously consider buying until they either: 1) Goodyear welt (please do this Origin!) OR 2) Offer another solid resole option. I’m not really buying the “built for life” aspect of this boot if it’s not Goodyear welted/able to be resoled by most cobblers.
Yes, please check them out. Origin boots and jeans look awesome. Those soles were originally meant for sand. I first saw them on combat boot from the late 90’s. In fact, more than a few guys had them when we invaded Iraq in 2003.
Brown Thought have we really? They are so comfortable that it doesn’t surprise me. But I’m only familiar with the Altama desert boots with the ripple soles.
It's just about 2 pm eastern and I just tried to visit their website. It would seem that Carl's review has crashed it!!!! Thanks for the great info and keep up the good work Carl!
Sure ! Go visit...tell them pls, SAME design but narrower width, for women’s skinny long feet...(10.5-11W or 8.5 -9 M). Also a few additional leathers bison with more texture..Badalassi ?Nemesis (?) and additional colors such as burgundy? Oxblood ? Mix the veg tan w the rough of same ...Thanks
First, great review. I'm glad you hit so many points on the boot that can't really be seen from pictures on a website. Second, yes please do more on origin and take them up on that tour offer. I've been a big fan of this company for a long time, coming at it originally from the view of a BJJ practicioner looking for someone to make gear with a fresh outlook. The owner Pete and his business partner Jocko are some very dynamic individuals and their business ethos is on point.
Would absolutely enjoy more videos like this and touring manufacturers at work. Thanks for all the ones you've already done too! Great job! Keep it up!
Hiya Carl, a company in the UK use a similar type of sole, the difference being at the mid sole the tread is reversed so you have grip both ways....you're right about finding anything that's homemade anymore, here in the UK its virtually impossible unless you're spending top dollar....
CWD2006 I was concerned about the same thing. I’m a 12 - 1/2 for normally and decided to go with just the 12. I think I made the right decision. I had zero break in time 👌🏻
@@brandanchase8591 , how about width? I see they offer D and 2E. Do they feel roomy? I am a size E with some brands. I own 2E Red Wings and they are a bit too roomy.
i had a pair of my military boots resoled with this. terrible for woodland condition. on the pavement/ dry ground i found they absorbed a good amount of impact. very comfortable marching.
These are the most comfortable boots, bought with the Christy black Vibrams. I think they are the nicest boots I have ever owned. These are to nice for work a better casual dress
Rossi boots have been making a ripple sole boot for decades in Australia. They were very popular in a desert boot style in the 70s. These boots look the business.
The problem with carhart is when they moved their jacket production to Mexico . There was Zero reduction in price. Tractor Supply was an authorized dealer. I own vintage American made jackets. Mexico produced was the same price I checked and was flabbergasted at this fact .
Glad you got the Origin boots. Damn you went right to the top with the Bison boots too. I didn't have the balls to go for the sandrail tread on mine but glad you did. Hell yeah go up to visit them!
Yes, would love to see the factory where they are made and in the future can you do an on feet with the boots you review and also tell us what you are wearing in the videos you do with links to those products? Thanks, awesome videos.
if their boots are anything like their BJJ gis then you have a damn fine boot there. origin gis are amazing and among some of the best in the business shy of a one off custom made product.
This is a combination welt which is stitchdown in front and almost a blake/bologna stitch in back. They can be resoled since the cobbler would remove the front stitching and then work from inside the boot at the heel. I agree, it's a pretty unique look and one I haven't seen before!
Yes, tell me more. I travel,always looking for outdoor activities. I think the Christy wedge sole works well for most .I like Joe Rogan, you guys will be a homerun.
Check out silverado work boots. And Mark Albert boots. Made in Somerset pa. And afaik the silverado work boots are 100% domestically sourced and under $200
@@kyip-chuck I think so. The bison is really soft so idk how they would go in a heavy labor environment but for what I use them for I think they will last a LONG time. Years for sure.
Timex makes a watch which they claim to be US made except the movement, so case, strap, box, etc. I would like to know more about origin. How do the boots fit? As someone who rides a motorcycle, I would like to know if boots flex side to side. I realize boots not made for riding are not going to have the ankle protector, but rigidity matters.
Just to clarify, there is a ton of sewing capacity at almost any level of production here, my company will do anything from a single sample to about 5000 pieces and we are tiny, but companies will put margin ahead of all else and everybody has to hit their price point. Obviously Carhartt couldn’t go 100% US as you said, but they get enough halo effect from having some US made stuff that they can still import the rest and get better margins or more competitive prices, while still maintaining the heritage image. Everybody wants to support US made, but most people don’t want to pay for it
Lol those trends are not meant for cold weather, mostly seen in jungle boots us army guys love. OD green jungle boot with ribbed sole 🤙🏽 jungle fighters best friend. For sure go check them out, a bunch of hooahs making great products. Heavy veteran ran and operated company.
I believe it’s jocko willink related. I’m vaguely remember a Joe Rogan podcast, which would explain the jiu jitsu community reference. Not to mention I am a NH native and resident. Quite expensive, but wear in beautifully. Wouldn’t be surprised if they end up on manch Hollywood sets and costume artist closets for historical realism.
I absolutely love the flat outsole! I’ve been designing a custom pair of flat boots for myself and these are amazing!!! I won’t have to order custom!!! Hell ya! (I have foot problems so I can’t wear heeled footwear). I love that the outsole is flat but I’m not a huge fan of the super aggressive tread. If it was staggered and not just rows of lines that’d be awesome that’s my one complaint. But I mean I’m gonna check em out online and see all the soles and if there’s a flat one without tread then boom 🤘
Do it! The owner and the other guys are awesome! Just bought my first boot which I'm gonna wear at my wedding. And this boot is my next one for every day wear. This company is growing fast, definitely go on a tour and talk to them.
Hi Carl, Have you heard of Buffalo Jackson? They make heritage clothes and accessories and I've been looking at their waxed canvas bags. Any experience with them?
Thanks for highlighting Origin! I'm all about supporting American made products! I don't have any of their boots yet but I absolutely love their factory jeans! Please do go visit them!!
I'm not sure if this is in your field of expertise but I would find it very helpful if you did a review on some sort of grooming kit. Maybe your current set and past sets as well as ones to avoid.
Great channel and nice boots Carl. The review of their plant would be very interesting! I have a pair of Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill and these remind me of them.
Love the Bison Boot with those Brown Copper tones. At $360 plus tax, That's almost $400 🤦🏼♂️ I'm going to have to go to my bank and ask for a small personal loan 😬 Thanks for sharing this video.
