Hey Nathan! Thanks for sharing your experience with the Captains. We're so glad to hear that you are enjoying your boots. Just wanted to make a few comments - our boots are not oil resistant or waterproof. They provide a great grip but you will still need to be careful on super-slippery surfaces. The Goodyear Welt does make them water-resistant and it is excellent at keeping your feet dry in wet conditions. It will take a few wears to break-in but once they break-in you won't want to take them off :) Looking forward to your next video. We hope you continue enjoying your boots!
Thank you for watching! I've been very pleased with my first two pairs of boots and will probably be purchasing more in the future. Waterproof vs water resistant is absolutely a key difference as anyone who has worn boots in slush all day can attest. As for the soles being oil/shock resistant, it does say that under one of the blog sections of your site. Perhaps its outdated? Hope this helps!
are they really not waterproof? ive worn my diplomats in montreal winters walking through slush puddles and snow for 5-6 hours and my feet were warm and dry. im talking like ankle deep puddles too
Well technically they can't say they're waterproof since they're not sealed. They're very water resistant like you said. I've taken mine hiking through puddles up to the bottom eyelets with no issues!
I don’t know really anything about that brand but yes the captains are very durable for their price point, especially when you consider that a lot of boots with way worse quality go for $120 - $160 (Timberlands, etc)
I just got my first pair of Thursday boots. I wanted a dressier boot and went with the wingtip. I was amazed of how comfortable they are out of the box. Comparing them with my pair of Iron Rangers which breaking them was brutal I think Thursday's inner lining materials are a blessing. Great video.
Thanks for watching! The Iron Rangers truly are an absolute pain to break in but they do last quite a long time. Thursdays bridge the gap for people who would want to get into quality leather boots but would be turned off by both the price and the break-in. Glad you like your pair!!
I got a pair of Thursday boots rugged type tbh Thursday boots is one of my favorite boots because is so stylish and rugged a combination of street/casual vibe look to it every man should get a pair or two especially younger men in particular.
Great video and I agree that for people looking for their first pair of boots you can't really go wrong with captains. Having owned Thursday's for a long time, I can confirm what you say in regards to general wear. The break-in on Thursday's was for me almost instant and I did basically wear the boots every day for 2 years. If you wear the boots frequently, you will find that over time they do lose comfort and I also found the sole wore down relatively quick. Recently I did replace my Thursdays with a pair of Vibergs, break-in for the Vibergs is horrific and very painful, but when they are broken in I would say they are better suited to daily wear as they have thicker leather and mould to your foot better. As an introductory boot, Thursdays are a good value option.
Absolutely! The rugged leather they use with this pair isn't as comfortable as the cxl they use in others. Its very very easy to clean however. As for the break-in on vibergs I totally get that! I wear a pair of iron rangers every day to work and the first 4 months were horrible! They are very comfortable now and I've found I can stand on concrete for hours without issue while others are in pain by the end of the day.
I've had a lot of boots and I have to agree with you on this..Thursday makes the most versatile boot. They can be used as a dress boot and they are rugged, well made and comfortable
Awesome video. Loved the clarity, lighting, and quality. I've been on the fence with the Arizona Adobe and you just helped confirm my decision. Keep up the great work!
I love the way the Captains look. I purchased a pair of Classic Black Captains 2 weeks ago as my first pair of TBC boots and I loved them so much I ended up getting the Arizona Adobe and I received it yesterday and the AA are super nice like yours. There is a slight difference between the two boots. The AA is a bit more snug and has a much more padded forefoot than the first pair of Captains I have purchased and wore everyday for those 2 weeks. Nice boots in general.
Interesting. I have two pairs of Thursday Vanguards. One I bought around 2 years ago. The second pair I got as a factory second off ebay. The crazy thing is that the factory seconds must have been from an older design because they don’t use the thin black lining leather. The lining looks like a 1-2oz piece of the exterior leather. They are more comfortable and don’t get as sweaty imo.
Hey great vid. I never cared to subscribe to this content but always watch it when I'm looking at a new boot. Great content hope you grow. Just subscribed.
I wanna get a nice dress boot for casual wear maybe a few trails in the brush at times but I hear these don't last long. Im no stranger to boots but always had a work boot.
I've heard that also. Check out Mark Albert boots for some really good quality and very durable styles (they're also made in my hometown!!). Redwing iron rangers are also a fantastic choice. Super durable and very comfortable AFTER they break in. I wear a pair to work at a powersports shop every day.
@@NathanKnepper nice thanks I'll check them out. I want to give Thursday's a chance but stuff I hear is a bit daunting that being said I've always cared for my boots my ariats are still going strong. I just want something dressy but not dainty where I have to be careful where I step.
Honestly I'd definitely recommend Marks boots or Redwings. They're both very durable. I should note that if you're super slim like me and/or wear skinny jeans both of those boots will look kind of odd imo. The redwings have too big of a toe cap to look good with skinnys and the Mark Alberts have a heel profile that's pretty wide (which I love for stability and comfort) and they look disproportionate with skinny jeans. That's part of the reason why I've been experimenting with quality slim/classic fit pants like Roarks hwy 133, the proof rovers from Huckleberry, and bulletprufe denims pants. I should have reviews of them up sometime before Christmas!
Great review, Nathan. I just picked up a pair of those in Arizona Adobe to add to the terracotta and brown cxl Captains I bought in December. I'd love to see a follow-up on your TBC boots after almost two years. How are they holding up?
Pretty well! Unfortunately I have so many pairs that I haven’t worn them as much as I’d like. I’ve stopped purchasing boots for now and taken a break from videos for that reason. Once I start uploading again I’ll have some videos dealing with longevity of the pairs I own. Its hard to wear 15+ pairs of boots and get good accurate wear! Really, its only feasible to do 2-3 pairs at a time if you want to have honest reviews.
I had my first pair show up couple days ago, had to return to Amazon because of two qc issues, Using amazon because of their return policy and to see how thursday sizing works. Hopefully new pair will not have q c problems, But one should just save up couple more moneys and get grant stone.
@@kattam312 I’m sort of renewing my whole closet and want some nicer looking boots. I also couldn’t decide between brown, brandy and Arizona Adobe so I got them all. It’s pricey but worth it in the long run because they will last much longer when you alternate between them rather than wearing the same pair everyday.
If you go for a 4th and maybe 5th pair of boots I'd recommend doing a lot of shopping around. There are so many unique colors and styles to pick from that aren't Thursdays, which is saying a lot, as Thursday has one of the biggest selections of boots from a single company.
Question for anyone who’s bought a pair of Thursday Captains: the Thursday website says to order a half size down from your sneaker size; however, the sizing of my Iron Rangers makes me unsure about that advice. In sneakers I’m a 10.5, but in my Iron Rangers I’m an 8.5-two sizes down . So, going by the Thursday website’s advice, I’d order a size 10 Captain, but that would mean a big difference in the sizing between Iron Rangers and Captains (which could be true, I don’t know). I asked Thursday and they suggested that I stick with my Iron Ranger size of 8.5, so they’re suggesting that I ignore the advice about dropping a half size given on their website. Thursday was quick with a response to me and they were super friendly, so that’s awesome, but before I order a pair, I wanted to hear from some regular folks who have worn the boots. So, does anyone have any useful info on this? Should I go a half size down from my sneaker size, like the Thursday site suggests, or should I stick to my Iron Ranger size of 8.5 ? Thanks a lot, cheers. (sorry for the long message)
If anyone has some info please comment! Lets help this guy out! Personally I have the captains in 9.5 and iron rangers in 9. Now I think the Captains run a little narrow and probably could have gotten a 10 and they may have fit just a little better. Kind of hard to say as the 9.5 fit decently well. As for the iron rangers I probably could wear them in 8.5 but I have 9 as they’re my work boots and I always have thick wool socks on. Hope this helps!
Very informative video. I want to get a pair for sure, but I am up in the air on color choice. I really like the Arizonas. I am curious about sizing. I have read that some people had problems with going a 1/2 size down from normal shoe size, as recommended, with the Arizonas versus other colors. They ended up being too small. What do you recommend in terms of sizing?
It's going to depend mostly on the shape of your foot. I have a pretty normal foot so for me 9.5 worked great. I usually wear 10 in sneakers and 9.5 for almost all of my boots. Thursday has excellent customer service so if you get a pair and they don't fit right they shouldn't have any problems returning!
No they’ve stayed a pretty even color. Honestly I would expect them to darken with age. Is it possible they’re a different color and were miss-labeled?
Hi, is it a serious problem if the stitching on the bottom of the soles wears and tears? Will the sole came off of that happens? I've seen it in many cases that the stitching of goodyear-welted boots tears
Actually that pretty common! Look up a diagram of how goodyear welted boots are stitched. There's actually two stitches. One on the inside and one on the outside. The outside one just holds the welt (the strip of leather around the edge) to the top of the rubber sole piece. It's a seal. The stitch on the inside is what holds the whole thing together along with any glue that might have been used in the process. I have a pair of iron rangers I wear when I work on anything mechanical, welding, cutting fire wood, etc and the welt stitch is worn through. As a result the leather strip is peeled up a little on the sides, which makes it a little less waterproof but structurally it's perfectly fine!
I just bought these exact boots and I’ve seen that I shouldn’t condition this type of leather. Any suggestions or comments on what I should do to them just to help water proof them and make them last longer?
I believe Thursday just recommends that you brush them off and maybe use some water to clean any heavy dirt. You might be able to use something like Smiths balm but I really don’t know. Ive just started wearing my pair to work a lot so over the next few months I’ll be putting a serious amount of hrs on them. I’ll be making a video on how well they hold up long term and any care tips that I discover.
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They've been good! They're definitely not as good as boots $100-$200 more expensive but if you wear a lot of different shoes and want a good pair to kick around in during the fall/winter they're pretty good... and they don't really need any care besides a quick hit with a horse hair brush now and then to get rid of dirt.
Well that is a hard question. How much do you want to stray from their specific style? The Thursday Vanguards are pretty good if you get the chromexcel leather on them. Personally I really like the boots from Mark Albert but they tend to have a little more of a work boot style. Definitely less sleek but still fantastic. Oak street makes some solid boots. Vibergs are great too but I've heard they're overpriced for what you get ($700+ !!!) I've been eyeing up some of whites boots under their life category (they make solid work boots too). The MP-Stuart w/ dainite sole looks great! The half sole option looks pretty good too if you'd want a little more tread. They have a lot of options for leathers, designs etc.
I am usually size 10 in sneakers so I went with a size 9.5. My whites, trumans, mark alberts, and parkhursts are all 9.5 and fit well. These not so much. The toe box feels a bit to cramped. My cousin has size 10 captains and they fit me a lot better. This may just be my particular foot but they do run narrow.
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Depends on the person I guess? And what they're doing with em. Personally mine were timberland pro work boots which I quickly wore out and then went to iron rangers. Next step will be either chippewas or a pair of whites (smokejumper classics) depending on how spendy I'm feeling. Those pnw boots sure are nice... AND expensive
