Great review formula. Reviewing the specs, outside demo, explaining the strenghts and weaknesses of the product mentioning the efforts/research made. That puts your video above 80% of the reviews out there. Liked and Subbed. The only thing that would have made the video more valuable would have been a full-week expedition review to confirm the suspicions about the weight but that's asking a lot.
Great review man thanks! I like the look of these not too modern like a transformer like some other hiking boots. I could definitely see myself wearing these for work
I don't understand how these are considered heavy. If you were to buy a beefier backpacking boot, those can reach up to 4lbs, where a this is over 2lbs. Also, the Salomon Quest 4 is only 0.5oz lighter, which is one of the most popular backpacking/hiking boots of all time.
Thanks for posting this review. I’m used to doing 5-12 day backpacking trips in the Rockies and compared to other hikers, these felt quite light when I tried them on in the store. I suspect they are just fine for multi-day long distance backpacking, but I’ll report back if I find otherwise. Fingers crossed!
@@420BLUNTLEY I didn’t get any backpacking in (tent pole broke), but I hiked more than 100 km in the Canadian Rockies (Waterton, castle park, lake o hara) with them and they were fantastic. I did a very small backpack in to a remote campsite - only 6 km with a 35 pound pack, and I felt the boots were supportive. .
Love the intro and love the concept of this video, taking it outdoors! Looking forward to more videos like this! Also like the different types of boots you're reviewing lately!
I just ordered a pair from REI (on sale now) and can't wait to try them out on a long hike. They felt comfortable in the store that I tried them on in, but they didn't have my exact size.
I believe anything that Red Wing has a hand in is going to be really good quality, comfort, and utility. Great review and video! That was a funny intro too. Thanks and keep up the good work!
@@BootSpy It's definitely not an easy stunt! Great job with it though! 👏! Thanks for the reply. I've watched most of your work, and have been quite impressed. Been a subscriber for a few months I think now! Yes, I have a boot fetish🤫‼️🤣
I used them in Ushuaia I climbed the glacier and walked through peat. I also put them in the water. I loved the gore tex system. Greetings from Argentina, Buenos Aires.
These are not heavy boots. They would be considered medium weight. The extra weight, and full leather provides protection. That’s not the case with lighter boots, particularly nonleather models.
Heavy? If you backpack you need sturdy boots, that equates to more weight. These boots are not heavy, and they are not really a backpacking boot. They are a comfortable day hiker. or overnighter, and I personally like them. Use them for what they are designed for.
I do about 20 miles a week on a very rocky/bouldery trails so having a very stiff sole was important to me. The sole os extremely stiff when you compare them to others in this price range. Also, these boots have been all around fantastic. They are a little heavy but are extremely comfortable and durable. I’ll take the extra weight, comfort and durability over lightweight boots that last no more than a few months. These boots are really a throwback to the leather boots that just work and don’t look and function like multi colored running shoes. Hope that helps.
