For the same price range I really liked the redwing Irish setter Ashby boots. Unlined and lasted me 5ish years of 10 hour days and multiple hiking trips
I keep trying to tell people that anything with a cemented sole is essentially a sneaker. Yeah maybe the materials are a bit nicer than a sneaker but it's going to fail just like a sneaker and in about as much time. Just go buy some skate shoes or get a real pair of boots and stop pretending. I can't stand the bogus hype I keep seeing over this trash brand.
They have invested heavily in to advertising and promoting. Doesn’t change the fact that it’s basically a Walmart boot. The clown in this video was obviously paid. And judging by his current boots does very little actual work.
I’m on my 3rd pair in six years, they’ve held up exactly like redwings and setters do. I was unsure at first, but they are more comfortable than boots that are twice the price.
I’m looking forward to hearing your review. I got the Distasio. So far they have held up pretty well, but the break in period was pretty rough for me. They are much more comfortable now. Now it’s just a matter of how well and how long they hold up. I will plan to watch your review video once you upload it.
I saw your video. Nice boots. I’ve been adding to this video over the past several weeks so this is the initial review. I may do a long term review after 6 or 12 months. Mine were a little uncomfortable at first, but all boots have a break in period. I should have added in the video that I really like the laces. Logging boot laces are so stiff at first that they can cut into your fingers.
@@Twilson_Vtwin The American Heritage line is. Not all of them are made in the USA though. I agree Thorogood make a good boot. Whether the Brunt's will hold up long term, I guess I'll find out.
My pair of Brunt’s lasted four months before falling apart. They are garbage I do have to say they were comfortable in the first month or two and they looked pretty good until they fell apart. You are completely wrong about American boots not being available for under $200.Keen Portland, Carolina mock tow, Thursday boots. Laughable you said they are the best boots on the market
Nice video .thanks for your unbiased opinion that can really help people out that .dont really have a ton of $. Make a choice on there footwear...ya dig
I've had my Marlins (unlined soft toe) for a little over a year now and agree that they are some very comfortable boots that hold up well, especially for the money. However, if you want a quality American-made boot in the $200-250 price range I highly recommend Thorogood. I've had a pair of their 6" moc-toe boots for nearly a decade. I've had them resolved twice and they are the most comfortable boots I own and are made in the USA. You can regularly find these boots for $200 and even down near $150 at certain times of the year. Great video.
For the money they’re a nice boot. I love mine. I did have to go a half size down. I normally wear an 11 in everything but these I had to Have a 10.5. I work in these every day at my job, use them to do everything around the house, in the garage and do whatever in them. Comfortable, light weight and have lasted. I’m a Rocky Bearclaw 3 person normally but for my job I have to have a composite toe. Still wear my Rocky’s a lot too but if the Marin’s were all I had, I’d be fine with it.
I have the Marins. Unlined, composite toe. Mine are not the brunt toe. Not a single issue. Wear an 11 in everything, had to buy a 10.5 in these. Other than that not a single issue. Comfortable, lightweight, and have held up to everything. I’d buy again.
Depends on the boot. Many of the Redwings and Thorogoods are made in China. Redwing for example has 25% of there boots made completely in the US allamerican.org/investigation/red-wing-boots/
Know several people in the construction trades that have had them, they said they go from really awesome to junk over night. Guys went back to red wings or thorogoods, even Irish setters
I worked in harsh environments outdoors for many years, and very few boots hold up over time. No matter the price or brand. Most Thorogood boots are made overseas, and even some Redwings. My $200ish Chippewas are from China. Boots truly made in the USA are going to be a minimum of twice the price of the Brunt boots. Often more like 3 times the price. Ultimately it boils down to how much you want to pay for them.
I ordered the 6" Brunt Marin boot. They absolutely killed my shins and they look goofy. The boot out of the box looks cheap and probably wouldn't even last 6 months in some trades.
Brunt markets to the American Working Man, yet sells a cheap Chinese made product. Quality is subpar. All of the positive reviews you see online are because they spend more money to flood you with influencer marketing than they do on their boot quality. 4,000+ influencers in your news feed, who are getting free products and providing very bias reviews. Case & point, they sent you a pair to get media feedback. Can you share your media agreement with them?
I was very transparent in the video about this Greg. I got the boots and in return did an unbiased review of my initial opinion of them. If you look through my channel you'll see I have a ton of videos on products I bought with my money and did reviews on to help others decide if it was right for them. Just a few examples, SuperSplitter, Logrite, Ratchet Rake, Bauer, etc. Pretty much any boots in this price range (150-170) are going to be made overseas. True American made boots are usually more in the $300+ range. Often more like $500-$600 like Nick's Handmade boots. Many people simply can't afford them. If you have a better alternative in the $150 range, by all means let us know. Others have suggested Thorogood and Redwing. Both brands have many lower priced models made overseas.
@@BuildALotAcres the boots in your video still look almost brand new. You very obviously did not wear them how anyone purchasing them as a daily work boot would. They don't even have creases in the leather from walking, bending the toe box, etc.. they are garbage.. misleading hard blue collar workers to waste their money on chinese junk tennis shoes disguised as "boots".
@@jwallace2913 Really? So me walking up the ladder and standing on my roof to clean the chimney was all fake? The snow removal and carpentry I did in them….also fake? You guys with your vendetta against these boots is hilarious. Don’t buy them then. It’s your money. I promise my feelings won’t be hurt
@@BuildALotAcres not fake, but clearly just for a video. My boots looked more worn after a single day of actual use, two months? The sole had completely broken down, the seams in the leather were coming apart, the toe box was pulling apart, laces were frayed and probably would have broke had I pulled them tight. It's one thing to work in a boot. It's another to set up a camera and walk by. I bought two pair of these boots, one set fell apart, the other - they sent two different sizes that they refused to exchange. I wouldn't call it a vendetta it's just a shady business that buries negative reviews and sells a subpar product for way too much money. Relies on spam ads with fake reviews to generate sales and media buzz. Oh and zero customer service.
You get what you pay for. Seems like a decent boot for most blue collar workers with good feet. But IMHO they wouldn't last me 3 months. I work in the oilfield and have messed up feet from the years of trying to get by wearing cheaper boots. The only brands that I have had the best luck with are Redwings who also tan their own leather in Minnesota certain styles of Wolverines and Thorogood. Most are probably $60 to $100 more but in the long its cheaper to pay $260 for a better built boot that will usually last me 12 to 18 months
Great video Case. So are the a winter boot ? Water proof ? Maybe you said all that and I missed it. I would rather a black sole. I’d have them them dirty fairly quick, the way I am. Hehe. Have a great day.
Yes the Marin’s are waterproof. I also put some saddle soap on them today actually which cleans and adds some additional water protection. I’m not sure if they consider these winter boots. They were named after a friend of the owners. I really like the composite toe.
They look like great boots and they do look good, I am not sure if they sell them over here in the UK. We will have to check to see if they are available as the boots we currently use are not great and do not last long. We have a review video coming up next week and like you, our condition for review was that he would provide an honest review and post the video without review by the company.
I have a pair of 2 year old Marins still in use. They look like crap but are still holding up through everything from cutting the grass to accidentally sandblasting them multiple times. I will say the tread was never my favorite in slush, ice and snow and the break in took a little longer than expected. Overall good not great, feel like sneakers to my feet after break in and would buy again. I had a pair of Carhartt in the same price range that didn’t last 8 months which is what made me try Brunt.
I think he cut the ones without the brunt toe, which I'm sure these are a lil better, but I have Irish setter wingshooters, best boot for the 200 dollar range imo
These comments got me howling at the moon!!! They clearly have no idea about pollution laws and anything composit must be made over seas, China Taiwan and South Korea even Thailand... Anything composite can not be made here including rubber items... Carlisle Syntech aka Goodyear rubber roofing is made in China... Ask me how I know??? Because I had an idea for a composite design bat that was double walled that could be made into tire design and even into a soul design... It cost me 5 grand for copy right laws to it and find investors to help me fund 50000 in cash for 10 bats...
Im pretty hard on work boots. A pair a year is about my average. Some less some more. My last two pair have been Keens. Comfortable and hold up fairly well. Have been thinking about trying a pair of Brunts for my next pair.
I ordered the 8" Marin, haven't gotten them yet. I can already tell you I don't like them. Looks like I'll be getting both pair of my Thorogoods rebuilt..
Doing concrete and masonry work i can tell you no boot lasts past 6-8 months, that being said, buy a pair of boots that are super comfortable the day you try them on because theyll only get better, nothing tops that like a good pair of wingshooters
They are comfortable out of the box because they are built like tennis shoes - and fall apart just the same. I'm a contractor, walk on concrete 10-12 hours six days a week.. my feet have never hurt more than with these boots.
@AndrewSmith_1984 normal size, but I should have done more Research on the boot or brand, boot are not stitch their clue on to the bottom of the boot. for the price I paid, I expect to be stitch not clue. wish I can return
I’ve worn them in some 15-20ish F weather for a few hour stretches and they did fine. They’re as warm as any other non insulated work boots I’ve worn in the past doing construction for 9 hour days outside while framing houses
They call it triple layer waterproofing. Consists of: 1: waterproofing solution in leather at tanning process, 2: waterproof sealant on inside seams, and 3: breathable membrane inside boot.
i've been tempted but i always love supporting made in the USA items especially as a union carpenter, just hope that factory their planning on opening comes soon, these look slick.
Who cares if someone comments you on how they look. How about you actually tell us how they feel. Are they comfortable, are they heavy, are they too warm.
They are. I don’t think you’ll find any American made boots in this price range though. Most American made boots are $500-$600 a pair. Out of many peoples price range
@@jeyweb4236 Most of the Union made Carolinas look to be in the $300 and up range. The lower price ones are assembled in the US with “global materials”. I haven’t heard great things about the newer offerings to be honest
@@jwallace2913 I made the arrangement clear in the video. I got the boots and gave an honest review. What $170 American made boots do you recommend instead. Please give a specific model.
@@BuildALotAcres it's because they seem fine at first, you have to actually use them to give an honest review. They don't hold up and the soles break down. Prior to trying Brunt I daily wore a pair of series 28 Carolinas (same price) that lasted me five years. Two pair of Brunt's lasted me a hair over two months. Back to Carolina series 28 8" boot.. they are just built to last.
