Watch a boot maker COMPLETELY TAKE APART Thursday Vanguard Boots and REVIEW. 

Great video! Coming to it a bit late but that's ok since I've had my Vanguards (Horween Color #8) for over a year and a half now. If I'd seen this video right after getting them I might have felt bad about my purchase. But I don't. I don't use them as everyday work or hiking boots but I don't baby them either. They been through midwestern snow and slush, muddy dog parks and city streets . Also some repair work on a 50 year old work bench where I really shouldn't have used them (steel splinters everywhere including my hands but the boots survived with just some toe scuffs). For that use they've held up really well. I've done little maintenance beyond a bit of saddle soap and venetian shoe cream at a bit past the 1 year mark. Oh, and I replaced the leather laces because they really stretch after a while. My only complaints have been 1) that shank sets off airport metal detectors every time and 2) these are the hardest boots to get on and off that I own. But for $260 I have to say they really are good value for money. No one will mistake them for $800 hand-crafted boots and you've shown why. But if the Vanguards fit your budget and aesthetic I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying them. And maybe they'll move up to a pair of your handmade ones later on. Anyway, thanks for the fascinating teardown. I learned a lot from it!

This was fantastic, I'd love this for all the popular boot brands. Problem is wanting to get your money's worth and wearing them first. It'd take many years before some of them were beat down enough for this level of tear down.

First video I've seen of yours. Great content and logically broken down (no pun intended).

This was a really good video. Thank you for doing it.

I wish I had seen this sooner! I bought a pair of these in all black rough out and have walked about 90 miles in them over the last 3 weeks. I don’t think the break in will ever happen with a cardboard insole… so they just hurt!

I'll probably save the extra $65 and get the Mexican built boots. Good luck with your channel! Keep up the good work.

Thursday Boot Company boots have never claimed to be work boots. They are lifestyle boots with a work boot aesthetic. They are for office workers or a night out. They are also the cheapest Goodyear welted can buy. If you want an all leather Goodyear welted work book then about the cheapest option is the Red Wing Blacksmith, Moc Toe and Iron Rangers that are between $310-$350. Boots from Jim Green would be a much better budget work boot. They use a Stitchdown construction and can be resoled. I don’t have a pair but several reviews like them but some have recommended replacing the insole but like their construction.

Get the best boots your available funds can get. Everyone want the best material and best construction and best everything. But for $200 i think Thursday boots is one of the best bang for your buck in terms of aesthetic and materials. If you have $350 to spare, get Redwing. If you have $550 then Nicks is your best bet.

This is a great video series idea especially for the more affordable $100-300 cost heritage style footwear. Your method and take is different than other quality footwear channels like Rose Anvil, StrideWise, Boot Spy, Trenton & Heath, and Carl Morawski. I’d watch you review things like Taft, Milwaukee Boots, Portland Leather Goods/Patina, Sutro, Freebird, Thursday of course (the statesman shoe doesn’t seem to have any RU-vid presence even from Thursday), or the other companies that like to flood Facebook feeds. Just an idea. Just finding your channel.

Amazing video and very informative. My vanguard also gave out on me around 2 years especially on the heal area. Edit: first video I seen of your channel and I’m curious if you would do this to other companies that do boots. Or if you give your opinion on them. Cause I’ll like to hear it on the Moto boot from Taylor Stitch.

I’m still gonna buy a pair of their Chelsea boots. I’ll rarely wear them so an entry level pair of boots with a few corners cut will serve me well. Plus I can get them resoled with a leather insole when the time comes.

This is a great breakdown of this shoes short comings. I heard you say you wished they used this or that and it should have been all leather and this is how you would have done it. Now I ask you sir, are you able to sell a pair of your boots for $199.99?

If you’re new to boots, the very last thing you should do is go watch a video of a dude that sells $600 boots do a review on a pair of $265 boots. You’ll end end up with a pair of $600 boots😂

Thursday is definitely more of a budget option, so I’m not surprised to see some of the cheaper material there. Oh well, at worst the Vanguard or American made line might not be totally worth it compared to the regular options made in Mexico.

I'm considering buying these as factory seconds for 200 bucks, are they a solid purchase for 200 bucks?

How would you rate the boot on a value for money aspect? My assumption is that they are an entry level brand that allows one to determine if boots of this style will be used in the future. Thoughts?

I’ve noticed in other Thursday boot cut apart videos that there is a combo of a leather/man made midsole in every single one of their boots. Is that the case here? UPDATE: Contacted Thursday boots for their rundown of materials and they use oak leather for their midsole, no cardboard whatsoever in their description of materials used in the boot. unless it has changed over the past couple years. I thought what you have reviewed as the "insole" looked a little odd to be cardboard.

i hope you rebuild it and make it better to your preference and then show us the video

I don’t get it. You say in the beginning that overall you “really liked them” and they lasted you two and a half years, then at the end you say you’re not a fan and give it a C-. These are $200 boots, what can you expect? I checked your site and you sell $600 boots. I’m sure they are great, but these are 1/3 the price so compromises need to be made.

Any knowledge of Rancourt and Co?

Really enjoyed this verbal and physical breakdown. The Thursday Boots "appear" on the surface, to be well built boots, to a layman like myself. But I'm immediately suspicious of anything advertised on social media, soooo. Haha Hope you continue building the channel! Would love to see more expert breakdowns like these on boots, other items that we are so dependent on for quality, not just fashion. As a vet, heavy traveler, hiker, motorcyclist, etc. It infuriates me to no end how poorly quality clothing, luggage, etc. are made these days. And how hard it is to get truly expert opinions on products, based on their actual build quality. Not just how they look, or how much "influencer" push their PR team is throwing money at.

So not worth the $265 price tag? Also, is it a true cap toe or cosmetic only?

I bought Thursday boots and returned them the day after they arrived. The sizing was correct but they did not feel right on my feet. They are not overpriced IMO. Are you going to do a repair video on your boots?

Looks like a complaint that a $200 value casual boot 👢 isn't a $400-$500 work boot 👢.

You must have changed your video. Did Thursday contact you about this or something? Or did you feel bad about shitting on them so badly?

Dainite is not made by vibram. Nice video btw.

Thanks for being so honest about their crappy insoles and generally low quality materials of the sole. Only things that stops me from getting a pair.

Point??

Is 265 dollar boot ….

Stop it...Absoulutly nothing wrong with Thursday for the $$$.