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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:45 My First Pair of Boots and why I got them
03:21 The Elk Hunt story
06:30 Do you need expensive boots?
07:26 What to look for in boots?
09:10 How comfortable do you want to be?
11:20 How do you size boots?
13:13 How do you break in boots?
14:15 How do you care for boots?
15:32 Caution: Be on the look out for this...
17:52 Which brands can you trust?
19:45 Final Thoughts

#boots #mensboots #leatherboots #chippewa

[dpbeardslee]

Here's my tip for new boots and blisters. Duct tape. If you find yourself in a situation with boots that are causing blisters and you have to continue wearing them, put a strip of duct tape across the blisters. Of course this requires that you HAVE some duct tape, so add it to your kit. I'm sure Red Green would agree. The duct tape won't slide around, and it will eliminate the hot spots that are causing the blisters. As your feet sweat the adhesive will become far less sticky, but it will still stay in place, and when you go to remove the duct tape it will pretty much fall off. I used that trick when serving as an infantryman (about a million and a half years ago) and it works great. My $.02

[TheWhiteTaco]

I still can't wait to see an Irish Setter boot or boots cut in half. They do make two popular moc toe models and October is around the corner 🤞

[UncannyMike]

Something that i always tell people looking to buy their first pair of leather boots is to keep in mind that they will not be perfect, especially the ones that are mostly handmade. just because it might not look aesthetically perfect does not mean its not well made. I've seen way too many post on reddit from first time buyers of any brand complain about "cosmetic flaws" that are due to the boots being handmade

[themoor]

I don't know how youtube works; however, I think anytime someone searches for a boot review then, this video should pop up. It will save us quality boot novices from making some expensive mistakes. Thank you!

[lewisrogers]

When measuring your foot size make sure you have had a decent day on your feet. Your feet expand during the day. So dont take your foot measurements in the morning, after a long drive, or working in a office. Make sure you have had a long walk or been on your feet most of the day. I use to work in a boot shop and i could measure my feet in the morning and after a long day on my feet and could have a difference of near half a size or full width.

[magickaldood]

I enjoyed the hunting story, wish I could draw an elk tag.

I appreciate the wealth of information and passion you bring to boots. You have a laser like focus on what is and is not working in footwear. As someone who: 1. wears boots 2/3rds of my life and 2. likes to be an informed consumer; I have learned so much from your channels over the last few years.

[michaelmcmorrow]

Those chippewas were my first heritage style boots as well. I've had them for about 10 years and they've held up incredibly and are very comfortable. Still my favorite boots for riding ky motorcycle

[dawesome]

Honestly Jim Green’s are my go to’s now. Got a double deal on the African ranger and Chelsea basically new on eBay and I’ve been wearing them nonstop. Great info!

[dylanfuhrer]

First time I've heard a YouTuber tell a hunting story like I or my friends would tell each other. Love the channel man, thanks for helping me make more informed boot purchases.

[joem.]

I got Wolverine 1000 miles on sale for around $280 for my first heritage style boot. I thought they were more office wearable than others and I do wear them to the office. They are defiantly more clunky than a casual dress shoe but they look badass.

[galvanizedgnome]

Elk dude was just chilling, hanging out with his babies, scraping with the boys, and here comes uncle Kyle and the whole morman squad slinging led, ruining the vibe

[hurrdurr]

I got a pair of Thursday Captains after your first review, I agree these are a great pair of boots. I really wanted the slim silhouette and they look sharp! Thanks for your reviews, man, they definitely have helped me find exactly what I was looking for and I appreciate you. 🙏🏼

[lukepapapetrou]

I've watched a few hours from content from you and I feel I have a pretty good grasp of the basics. Now I get why my 10 year old timberlands still look and function decent in the leather parts and have fallen away everything else. Great channel man.

[superfisher]

I bought a pair of those Chippewa Apaches when I got promoted to a supervisor at my job 20 years ago. They looked like shoes but were rugged enough for work in a warehouse. They were horrendous to break in but were incredibly tough. Once broken in they were great and aged well.

[thomaschristopherwhite]

My first pair was a pair of lineman 2904 from redwing. I got it for 30 bucks at a thrift shop. I've been researching boots for 2-3 years at that point and was knowledgeable enough but didn't really have the money to spend at the time. So when I saw that I jumped on it like a wild animal. Sometimes it pays to be a nerd.

[tigortenorio]

As a Brazilian who newly arrived in Toronto for a living, I'm pretty new to the 'boot world' so this kind of video is so helpful. I always liked this kind of roughed style of men's wear (that's why I've subscribed to your first channel for so long), but in the warm weather in Brazil is just not practical. I'm planning on acquiring my first boot, Blundstone is so popular here, but being a long-time subscriber, I just can't pull the trigger 😆 I'm going try some Canada West Boots or Thursdays to start it all, maybe in winter, I'll have to run to a 6-inch Timberland 'cause of the insulation and all of that.

[brunonjezic]

For baristas out there, be aware you need oil resistant soles. If espresso or some syrup gets on the tile floor it will make night and day difference. Deanite, Grant Stone and Thursday soles dont work there unfortunately. Vibram 430 mini lug, v bar, doc Martin soles and cork soles work great. Tgis is one area where docks and solovare are good value though they are hated by many boot enthusiasts

[walterbryan]

I am glad Weston put out a video like this. There are many ideas we might have about boots that are incorrect. Regarding construction, I thought a leather or hard rubber outsole is best, combined with a cork or leather, midsole, and a leather insole/foot bed.
While these are very tough and durable, they are not comfortable to be. I wore a pair of Red Wing moc toe boots casually for almost a year. They had the leather footbed and even a foam-ish outsole.
While they were very tough and durable and the leather insole did conform to my foot like it was supposed to, the lack of rebound or give from the leather was uncomfortable to me. I ended up selling those boots (also, buying second hand boots can save you money!).
I tried a pair of Thorogood moc toe boots. They also have a foam rubber outsole, but a foam insole. So dang comfortable from the first step out of the box. A lot of rebound and give.
know what features and characteristics to look for in a boot. Also, find a store where you can try on multiple brands and styles. You may think you want one type, but a different brand or style may feel better on your foot.

[edyue]

As usual, Rose Anvil gives great, well researched, comprehensive content. But unless he has cut the boots open that you’re considering, it’s impossible to know the inner workings/construction of said boots unless the maker’s specify in their description especially in the x<$200 range? Thankfully his channel has pretty much hit most major USA brands but are usually not made in USA at that price point.

[MikeA]

I just bought and got in my African Rangers (got the regular instead of barefoot because I wanted that steel shank support) and they feel great. Had a little hiccup with UPS getting them to me, but I wore them for the first time today. Immediately put insoles in them, and I think they're gonna break in just fine. Thanks for awaring me to these.