That Grant Stone natural chromexcel pair is gorgeous.

Very cool!

I love the GS Ottawa boots. I have a pair of Crimson cxl Ottawa boots which are super nice because they’re like the Alden Tankers.

Nice collection. I actually like to wear out my boots, so I covered the reasonable needs for different situations, and not allowing myself to buy more pairs, just because I want them, until I wear some of them out

*Wherever you keep them, does it make the room smell like leather? Great collection!*

What a solid collection. I like that you have more than just a bunch of brown boots. Here's a video idea: If you had to start from zero, what would be the first 10-12 boots you would buy, that are readily available and have not been discontinued or vaulted? I got my eye on those Grant Stone Dunes and Truman Javas ;)

@DalesLeatherworks

2 жыл бұрын

10 boots off the top of my head in no particular order: 1) alden indy 405 2) grantstone diesel dune cxl 3) truman boots java waxed flesh 4) viberg 2030 brown cxl service boots 5) grantstone diesel crimson cxl 6: truman boots coach rambler 7) truman boots stone rambler 8) grantstone diesel black cxl 9) parkhurst natural dublin allen boot 10) Nick's x Nobleman's swashbuckler

@bernardocardoso1356

2 жыл бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks Thanks, Dale. You're the man!

You should do an update collection video Dale! I know it's a lot but there is something special about witnessing the entire collection and the time that you've put into each pair.

You need to get you some nicks handmade boots

I bought couple of pairs of grantstone boots after watching your videos . Im very impressed with the quality and finishing of the boots . Thank you for giving the honest comments and videos about the quality boots . Keep rocking .. God bless

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

man that's so great to hear, and I'm so happy you love them. wear them in good health my friend!!!!

I’m like you. No one in my universe remotely interested in boots. It’s a drag. Thanks to your channel and a few others, I get by. Thank you for your enthusiasm and effort in doing what you do! I’m a big fan!

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

Right on brother, thanks so much for your kind words!!! I wanted to share my obsession with the world in hopes of finding a like minded community, and I'm so happy to know there are others out there with the same addiction I have!! cheers my friend

one Brand is missing the Allen Edmunds higgins mill Boots

Great video, thank you! I love how passionate you are with your boots! It’s very inspiring, in a sense, that you’ve found a way to channel your creativity/enthusiasm and share it with us through all these youtube videos. 👍

Among them Truman java wax flesh is my favourite .. anybody else like them too?

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

excellent choice my friend!! that is definitely a "one and done" boot!! super rugged and versatile

You've helped me along my boot journey, my next boot is the viberg srv. Boot... 👍👍

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

the is awesome brother, fantastic choice!!! wear them in good health

Going through this video to see which boot I "need" next haha. Great video as always Dale, thank you!

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

super glad I could be of help my friend!! ;-)

Very nice collection. Great videos. Love to see the different styles of boots. I've grown a passion for boots as well and it's nice to be able to watch your videos and see the different brands, styles, fits, etc. Appreciate you taking the time to share. Have a good one!

@DalesLeatherworks

2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

It's too difficult to choose a favorite! Can't go wrong with the jcrew alden shell cordovan cap toe

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

you're right my friend, my favorite pair varies by the day!! but an excellent choice :-D

@TheFunkstain

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man love your vids. What boot would you say, in your experience, would be best value for money? Looking for my first decent GYW boot.

Most favorite video. Has gotten me out of the doghouse with the wife more than once! I’ve had her watch it with me to better understand my love of boots. And what I wished my collection looked like. Got a long way to go, enjoying the journey tremendously.

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha That is so awesome!!! it's comments like these that make being a member of this community so worth it!! and it's refreshing to know I'm not the only one who finds himself in hot water with the mrs over boot deliveries!!!! X-D

How long did did it take to break in the Thorogood roofer boots, or the Chromexel, and what your thoughts on the comfort say to the Indys..Thanks and the collection is awesome.

@DalesLeatherworks

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!! it's difficult for the roofers because the CXL ones break in very quickly but the roughout one was a bit more stubborn. ultimately it's going to depend on the leather and whether it's lined or unlined. i'd compare the thorogood last more to the alden barrie than the alden trubalance which is what the indy is built on! same sizing though

WOW, I’m blown away. Favorites are the Truman Shrunken Bison, and the Honey Glaze Cordovan. Keep up the good work!

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

you have good taste my friend!! as both of those makeups are very RARE and sought after!! thanks for checking out my stuff :-)

Glad to know I’m not alone! My collection is one third of yours... and growing. Nice collection. I love wingtips and cap toe boots. Might be time to get some split toe boots. I’m inspired!

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

So happy I could help inspire you my friend!!! Yes split toe/NST style boots are so killer, reminiscent of the iconic Indy boot; a must have!!!

Thanks for the vid-it was entertaining.

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it!!!

Thanks for taking the time to lug (pun intended) your collection outside for us! Always enjoy your posts & videos which have influenced my humble (10-12) pair collection.

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome brother, so happy to hear that, I'm humbled to be able to help you out in your boot collection journey!! and yes I'm pretty sure I lost 2-3 pounds hauling all these boots outside and back inside haha

Very impressive

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thank you kind sir

Very nice! I love the Navy horse rump Trumans! I have about 50+ pairs in my collection.

Please do a video on lacing, such as why start lacing from under eyelet vs over, I notice all your boots are laced stating under! Like your work!

great, great, great! wanna see your whole indy boots reviews!

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

man that is a good idea, I'll have to do that next!!!

Love your collection and Nice Submersible!! I've got a Pam 190 but only 5 pair of boots..keep up the great work.

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!!! yes I was a watch fanatic well before I became a boot fanatic. I had to give up buying watches because of the boot thing lol!!

Maybe its daunting because you have too many boots. I thought I had a lot and I only have 3 pairs of Trumans and 1 pair of Oakstreets

Great collection! It's a fever isn't it? Once bitten by the bug, it's non-stop boots. There is a Stitchdown article with Matt Grey, he acquired more than 30 pair of Alden shell boots in only a few years. I'm 4 months in, and started my own collection. Again, Awesome!

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!!! yes it is a bug for sure. and yes I read that article, Matt Grey became a legend overnight with his rare shell collection!!!

That's a great collection of boots, i'm jealous. One burning question i have is, how many shoe trees do you have lol. And do you have a particular brand of shoe trees you recommend?

@DalesLeatherworks

2 жыл бұрын

i have a lot of shoe trees yes! i get my cedar from men's wearhouse when they run a buy 1 get 1 free sale, brings each pair to $10

Do you have any boots with an unstructured toe box? If so how do they compare?? Cheers

Hard to pick a fav in your collection... but I think I’d say I like the Alden country calf plain toe. It’s a unique and uncommon leather. Your boots got me hunting for some country calf and I just picked up some Alden long wings in country calf off ebay! Keep up the great content 🤙🏻

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

man heck yes excellent choice!!! you're so right it's such an uncommon but truly brilliant leather with all the grain character it has going on. Not to mention calfskin is an incredibly durable leather, right up there with shell in my opinion!! Andrew Carr (inn8chiro) on instagram actually had an obsession with tan country calf and he bought around 5 different pairs of Aldens in it, long wing bluchers included!! Wear yours in good health my friend

Great vid, long over due my friend!!👍💪

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

Law Veg thanks my man!! And yes I do agree!! Might have to do this type of video periodically to show how the rotation evolves over time 😎😎😎

My fave pair of yours must’ve come later: the Truman Charcoal Chamois. After seeing yours, I bought the Black Roughouts, which are just the later iteration. They’re absolutely spectacular.

GREAT, and now I have a Belt that I am gonna have to have. Perfect.....

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha there's always something else out there to acquire !!!

Keep up the great videos! Looks like you obtained a lot of Truman's before they did away with Stichdown. What's your opinion on their Gyw construction vs. the older types quality/ comfort / fit wise?

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!! yes I do have many Trumans on the stitch down welt and to be honest I like the goodyearwelted ones more. I personally like the aesthetic of the GYW with the storm welt, plus the price is much lower AND they're easier to resole from what I understand.

Great Video as usual. Love the Truman’s and the Aldens. I have some too. But my White’s and Nicks are by FAR my favorite and most comfortable boots I own. I have Kyle at Baker Boots making me a custom pair of brown waxed flesh boots as we speak. Here’s my question. Recommend me something in a color 8!

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

dude that's awesome, and this is something I hear consistently which is that Nick's and White's are some of the best out there!! I just have a hard time navigating their websites and the ordering process has also deterred me to a slight degree, but I do hope to one day land a pair. Color 8 is a classic color!! I think they really shine is in a classic captoe boot, but also in a plain toe boot. really you can't go wrong with any color 8 makeup but those are my picks

I love the bootnado 👢👢 Great Video my friend. You have a great collection.

I was just about to ask you how many pairs of boots you have, and lo behold- here’s a video addressing it! :)

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

Oleg Kaderly I’ll need to do an update in a couple years 😁

All your boots are top notch. It would helpful to know the differences as far as fit and comfort. I‘m a D width with a very high arch so any boots with arch support that are comfortable to wear for my foot shape would be my favorite. Can’t go wrong with any boots in your collection.

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!!!

Great video. I didn't realize you had such a vast boot collection. What is your favorite boot and boot maker?

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!!! honestly my favorite maker and favorite boot varies by the day, and usually is whatever I have on at the time haha!!

Viberg chrome excell for the win

I always enjoy your videos. Amazing collection. Although you mention you have a pair of Red Wing work boots, there are no red wi g in your basic boot collection. So, just curious as to your thoughts on Red Wing boots.

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!!! yes I didn't want to show my redwings because they're covered in paint and concrete and they are really badly beaten up lol!! redwings are great boots, I would put them on the same level as wolverine

You have an elegant collection. I tried my hand at Indy's but the last just doesn't work for my feet. Wide in the ball of the foot but narrow in the toes in my size. At least I can live through your collection haha.

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

I hear ya man, everyone's foot shape is different and sometimes they just don't resonate with certain lasts!!

I go with some color & texture; the red no8(?) or Bordeaux..oxblood? In bison !,, If you are not wearing them ...just sale a few pairs. I do NO want to break-in a pair, so I am looking for “experience” boots at 1/3 the price...(?) is it such a thing? Size 9 no captoe or any stitching OR woman’s 11

That shrunken bison. So many good looking boots! How do you choose which boot to wear each day?

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

hahahaha great question! I honestly don't know! I try to focus on the newer stuff though :-)

Wow, what a collection! I got a pair of White’s Stormjumpers at Christmas time and have since ordered a pair of Truman Black waxed flesh that I’m anxiously waiting for. I’ll pick a brown pair too at some point, but then I’m stopping! My favorite of yours are the java waxed flesh from Truman. Do you think they are too close in color to the black ones I’ll be getting (since I’ll only have 2 pairs)?

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!! wow really great pickups you've made!! the Trumans in java waxed flesh are very dark brown, close to black, but the good news is that they lighten up after a lot of heavy wear. since you'll have the black waxed flesh and you want a brown pair, I would opt instead for the chestnut waxed flesh which is a lighter, warmer shade of brown or even go for natural waxed flesh

Awesomeeeeee waiting for like a year now for this video 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘here goes first like from me..

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

Mahesh Shahane Hahahaha the day has arrived my friend!!!!

Considered therapy? lol... Lots of beautiful boots.

What boots have you sold/gotten rid of. And what exotic leathers have you yet to try/buy

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

i haven't tried crust shell kangaroo, or alligator yet! though i don't believe i want to hahaha!

I like the viberg I’m saving for a a quality boot ,lm geologist of your collection mate well done

What’s the difference between the Alden Innsbruck brown CXL and the 405s?

@DalesLeatherworks

2 жыл бұрын

the alden 405's are a tan calfskin and I heard from Phil at Ashland Leather that it's actually something from Horween called "Austin" leather, whereas the Innsbruck Indys are brown Chromexcel

@aradoran

2 жыл бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks I probably meant the 403s? Aren’t the 403 and Innsbruck both brown chromexcel? So is there something different between those?

@DalesLeatherworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@aradoran yes i actually offloaded my alden 403's and gave them to my dad! you're right the 403's and the innsbruck indys are both brown cxl, difference being the eyelets and soles. the innsbruck has gold eyelets and commando sole, the 403's have painted brown eyelets and neo cork

@aradoran

2 жыл бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks Oh okay thanks for the explanation. And thank you for taking the time to answer your viewers questions

Just. Spill. The. Beans. !!! You're. Very. Very. Rich. Aren't. You. !!!???

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

LOL i wish!!!

Where is the moose gaucho boots ?? Did they age bad ?

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

I had to sell them! they were too big!!

@dijipralles.1699

4 жыл бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks I'm just interested in a project regarding the moose leather on that colour and I would like to know how it darkens with age! Do u have an idea ??

Great boot collection. I did noticed that you are heavily into Truman, Viberg, Grant Stone, and Alden boots. I don't think you mentioned a single Allen Edmonds, 1000 mile or Thursday boot in the collection. Do you consider those a sub tier of boots that don't meet a quality standard?

@DalesLeatherworks

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!! I've never owned Allen Edmond though I've seen them and handled them in person. I do have a pair of wolverine 1000 miles I got from Gilt for $50. It's true I've never owned Thursday boots. The truth is there are many brands I haven't tried. I've gravitated towards the brands you mentioned due to the heritage and quality put into them, as well as the aesthetic that appeals to me.

What do you think about this list of U.S.A.-made boots?: Wesco, White’s, Nicks, Rancourt & Co., Oak Street, Origin Maine, Parkhurst, Wolverine-1000 Mile. And have you considered purchasing any of these? Thanks!

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

yes I do have Whites, Nick's, and Parkhurst on my radar! I do have a pair of wolverines I use as work boots, they're great too!

Your collection is very Truman and Alden heavy. Have you ever considered John Lofgren, White Cloud, or Brass Tokyo? They are more expensive, but you must have 3,000.00 in Alden and Truman already, if not more.

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

yessir I do follow all those brands on instagram and yes they all look amazing. lots of cool brands popping up lately including flame panda as well has been getting some rave reviews.

Huh, I assumed you had a much bigger collection. This isn't too bad!

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

oh it's much bigger now, I will be doing an update here shortly!!

These costs about ~20k$ right? Give or take.

You have more shoes than Macy's store 😂

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

lmao, you should see my collection now!! I gotta do an update!!!

Wow what a crazy collection lol. What work u do?

You could make a series of videos out of this collection and extend clip length for more money out of youtube. Lol seems all these videos are purely just for sharing your fav hobby with other people. Btw do you have any sneakers ?

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

yessir you're right I don't profit from this, this is purely a hobby :-D the only pair of sneakers I have are some Nike running shoes

What's the deal with those grey wolverine boots they're like hikers mixed with work

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

haha yessir this was an old pickup from gilt.com I think I got them for like $50 lol! yes they're padded in certain areas of the upper making them sort of a hiking boot but I use them as work boots whenever laying concrete/ doing work on the house

“I have a thousand problems and boots are not one of them”- dude, it is a problem.. You just have to admit it. 😂

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

best problem i ever had hahahaha

@poman12ap

3 жыл бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks Well... it slowly becoming my problem as well. I love boots 🥾

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

@@poman12ap LOL you're in great company my friend!!!

37 pairs!

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha is that all??!?! I think I've added some new ones lol

that... is a collection...

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend!!! yes indeed it is hahaha

Love the boots, hate the stupid rolled-up jeans look.

Thanks for sharing! I feel much better because I bought 9 boots over the last year or two and thought that I over did it 😅

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha yeah 9 boots in a year is nothing to scoff at!!!! i've definitely overdone it myself X-D

The boots are wonderful no question, but anyway, what are you doing for capable collecting those expensive stuffs??

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

I have slowly accumulated these over the course of many years :-)

@wongpantai9710

4 жыл бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks humble as ever, lol

Can I get 1 as a gift

oh... no nick's or white's ... :(

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

one of these days!!!

Just as a friendly tip, you should never film in portrait. This video will be pretty much unwatchable if you're on a computer. Also, our eyes naturally see things in landscape, so that's always the better way to film even if you're on you're phone. 👍

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the heads up my friend. you're right, this was an incredibly difficult video to film properly. I took a lot of photos and videos trying to do my best to pan and rotate my camera without shaking around too much, and the editing was really difficult too!! I plan to do one of these maybe every year or so, so I'll do it better next time

Didn't have to say boot after each introduction.

I just can't imagine how much money you've spent on them.

@Kingfisher1215

3 жыл бұрын

Jakab Gergő well just take 36 x an average of around $350 to $400. I counted 36 pairs in the picture and I am likely low in my estimate of cost per pair. But I don't question what other people spend their own money on. It's whatever makes you happy.

@czonczike630

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kingfisher1215 I don't mean that he spent the money in a bad way. It's his money, and I actually think he spent it well. Boots are good.

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha I try not to think about it too much ;-) but yeah, it's probably a lot LOL!!!

Dude,...that's like $12K worth of boots.

@DalesLeatherworks

3 жыл бұрын

haha you should see it now!

Boot collection? Not a single Redwing or Ariat cowboy boot? Nope!

Video starts at 2:46 . The dude just wouldn't stop talking.

Be real nice to your wife or girlfriend and absolutely do not cheat on her. She will destroy all the boots or anything that you collect. Lesson learned. Also keep all the receipts on everything that you purchased. If she destroys something she has to pay you back and do time in jail.

@DalesLeatherworks

4 жыл бұрын

thanks my friend, this is some solid life advice!!!

@milkshakeplease4696

3 жыл бұрын

aerosurferlv here is the best advice as a former boot nut that spent thousands on boots and shell cordovan stuff, no matter how many boots you own, the void you have will not be filled. Seek God. There is actually a TON of evidence for God, that the empiricists never consider, and they won’t even admit their worldview is self refuting as it presupposes a metaphysical reality. Read Isaiah 53, written about 2700 years ago. Just google it. You will be shocked

You have a thousand problems, and boots aren't one of them? I think they are your main problem. 😂. Just kidding brother. Enjoy your passion.