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@waynecarlson8689

6 ай бұрын

Do you remember Herman’s the store they were sold at?

@freemanmt

5 ай бұрын

Your cat is sick. Please pay attention to it 😢

@beetlejuice4693

5 ай бұрын

30yrs ago hermans sold at hermans were good

I think instead of the flame test, you should have used sparks. Have an angle grinder blasting them with sparks for a minute or something. A pretty good replication of a real life work scenario.

@tarasmathers7423

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah....I can't tell you how many pant legs I've burned holes in, over the years, cutting re-bar with a chop-saw. You start out with the spark trail tailing between your legs. Then after a few cuts, or so, you forget, cause your back is getting sore from bending over holding this heavy ass saw, and shift your stance. If your lucky, you realize before it burns through the jeans, and makes it to your boot, or even worse, your bare leg...smh

@chriscurtis3150

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with the first guys statement use a spark test instead flame

@bagramdave883

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s pretty smart

@JayWalkerOnline

Жыл бұрын

I mean, I actually quite liked the flame test. When I was doing firewatch and grunt work as an ironworking apprentice, they'd give me a wheat burner after it snowed or rained on the deck and tell me to both melt the snow and make sure the water evaporated so it wasn't an ice rink. So I would actually be holding a wheat burner nary an inch or four from my boots for more than ten seconds at a time. That being said, I do understand that my experience isn't the most universal of the trades.

@jeffdavis6657

Жыл бұрын

Agree with the spark test. I doubt any body is going to stand there while their foot catches fire, Unless you do a "spilt fuel and it ignited" test

Herman Survivors was actually a pretty good brand back 30 or 40 years ago, but the brand was sold off and somehow ended up in Walmart’s hands, and they, predictably, ruined it.

@Acemans

2 жыл бұрын

Similar situation with Schwinn

@sirjohndoeofpa3292

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, remember the commercials of Herman Survivors? Also, on WWF wrestling back in the day, the MoonDogs wore Herman Survivors in the ring.

@jaystavros7177

2 жыл бұрын

My first run in with Herman Survivors was a pair that was given to me by a coworker. They were new old stock and seemed pretty good. What I didn't realize at the time was that they were over 25 years old until I took three steps in them and the rubber soles both cracked right off and stayed where I had just been standing 😂

@DEVILBUS65

2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid in the 70s Herman Survivors were the boots you wanted. Unfortunately this is just one more example of how things get worse when it's only about low quality and making profit.

@peppersaltman1805

2 жыл бұрын

Walmart ruined America

I got Brahma "fake timbs" for $50 from walmart, and I've been very impressed by them. For me, they were way more comfy than any of the boots I tried in the $100-150 range, and they're holding up well

@jed-henrywitkowski6470

5 ай бұрын

I've had good experience with that brand as well. Walking through mine runoff caused the left one ( I think) to crack almost instantly. I once told my grandfather about that, and being a former ASARCO smelter employee, he was not surprised. But they did me well when I was working a summer job on base when I was a teen.

@scottslocum3319

5 ай бұрын

Yes sir. I work at a brickyard that gives us a $100 boot allowance a year. I get 2 pairs of the $50 boots a year. I only come out of pocket for more comfortable insoles

@TheGreyGhost_of43rd

4 ай бұрын

Same!

@zEropoint68

4 ай бұрын

that's what i have on my feet right now. my first pair lasted three years with me walking 5-10 miles in the city a day. then he lug cracked and i couldn't use them in the rain anymore. i went right back and bought another pair just like them

As someone who works in construction (commercial electrician), I love videos like these. I started my career wearing cheap work boots and progressed to Keen's, then Danners, and now I wear Wesco's. It seems to me that most guys who rely on their boots every day don't actually know what goes into quality footwear. These videos are great references to help people understand what you pay for in a high end work boot and why it's worth it.

@thedwightguy

2 жыл бұрын

And is it worth you broken ankle, slipped disc, or life to go cheap?? No.

@BeersAndBeatsPDX

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedwightguy It's more than worth it for buying only 1 pair of more expensive boots a decade than a pair or 2 of cheapo boots every year.

@FernandoGonzalez-fe9os

10 ай бұрын

@@BeersAndBeatsPDX I've been working in a concrete plant for 4 years now but been using work boots since I was 16 and I've gone through almost every work boot except redwings; my boots don't last longer than 4 months I'm currently using Ariat square toe 210$ boots and they already cracked

@FernandoGonzalez-fe9os

10 ай бұрын

5 months of me owning then what boots do you guys recommend for concrete powder

@sergeantbigmac

7 ай бұрын

@@FernandoGonzalez-fe9os From my understanding working in concrete trashes boots right? Even with really high-quality ones, theres a good chance you wont be able to resole a pair of boots because the lye in concrete chemically wrecks organic matter like leather. Lye is a base and dissolves proteins (its been a while since I took a chemistry class so I might be fuzzy on this) Which explains your expensive pair cracking in 4 months.... Im a big proponent of quality over quantity and Terry Pratchett's view on boots, but yours is the rare case where I might actually consider the cheaper boots if I were you.

I actually own the $24 boots. I forgot my boots one day and needed an emergency pair so I got them. Yeah they suck but they survived that day. I’ve used them a handful of time since for odd jobs, the toes wore through to the steel toe in two or three days. Would not recommend them except as an emergency pair for one day if you forget yours 😂. They’re now just my junk boots for concrete work and the like.

@BL-yj2wp

2 жыл бұрын

Having an emergency pair of work boots in the truck is a really good idea in general. And I agree, those 24$ boots look like they would do for that. Although even for that little money some shopping around can get you much better quality than that Walmart offering, albeit still probably too uncomfortable to wear regularly.

@missingremote4388

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Cowboy boots work but its 14 inch high

@frankytanky5076

2 жыл бұрын

2-3 days lmfao, what a deal!

@Thelongmanable

2 жыл бұрын

*_I own a pair of the 100 dollar version of fake Timberlands because of same reason and was only place you can get boots 4 am in the morning. I tried many times to wear them but they squak like a duck and hurt my back like a pinch nerve. Wish he would cover that subject of noisy boots.._*

@kevinl4271

2 жыл бұрын

@@BL-yj2wp no doubt there are better options but the Walmart I went to had very little and I only needed them for one day ha

I used the Brahma a lot when I was younger. They worked pretty well for the money. Lasted me about 1 year before they were trash. Granted I wasn’t doing heavy construction, I also wasn’t exactly easy on them either. Normal shoes only lasted about 6 months by comparison doing the same work. $24/yr was pretty cheap and got the job done for me reliably. Luckily my current job pays for my boots nowadays and I can get thoroughgood at no cost to myself and I love them.

@ikon8275

Жыл бұрын

Yeah everybody I knew when I was younger that did heavy duty construction and roofing we would just buy the $25 Brahma jobs from Walmart... Like you said you could stretch them over a year if you baby them but even if you absolutely abuse them worst case scenario you have to buy two pairs a year which is a whopping $50... Lol.

@tbren5100

Жыл бұрын

Depends how much walking you have to do, I walk many miles a day and I’m lucky to get 6 months out of an expensive pair.

@briandetrick2688

10 ай бұрын

ive had my justins 5 years i drive a yard dog truck 340 bucks

@vurtruvious5280

8 ай бұрын

bought mine for 37$ at walmart, I work in junk removal, first month into using them and I can feel the steel toe got bent due to a filing cabinet getting slammed on my foot, other than that theyre lookin strong and feel pretty good(which is nice since I got grape squashin feet haha)

I'm not even into boots but I loved this video. Great to see an expert in his field explain what goes into making a decent boot. As someone who has only ever bought high street shoes these budget shoe videos are actually really interesting to me, to see what the difference is between an affordable high street boot/shoe and a more expensive 'real' boot or shoe.

I took a job at a factory and didn't have a lot of money. I went to Walmart and purchased some brahma steel toe safety boots. Well, I got lucky! They weren't that hard on my feet and I was able to get the boots at an affordable price point, so I could work. Anyway, about a year later the boot truck came by and work gave me a coupon. They were my first $200.00 boots. That was years ago. I still have the brahma boots as a reminder. Thank you for hitting more affordable boots.

@holeshot1721

Жыл бұрын

Just got a paor of hermans on walmart website for $29 shipped to my door like i didnt even need them but for $29 send em

@stephenzilch4274

Жыл бұрын

Those $25 dollar Walmart boots were my first pair of steel toes. I had to have them by the next day and they were cheap. They lasted maybe 4 months when the heel delaminated.

@Col_Mustard

Жыл бұрын

are you telling me that in the US employees have to pay for their own safety gear ? that's crazy...

@koldhearted1

3 ай бұрын

​@@Col_MustardDepending on the company yes

@Col_Mustard

3 ай бұрын

@@koldhearted1 thanks for the (late) answer! Here in France, and I assume in the most part of Europe, your employer has to give you all the protective gear you might need, hence my surprise...

I really liked this video because it gives advice for people who have a limited amount of money. So many good boots are aimed at people who can afford high prices and maybe don’t even need the quality (hipsters, for example) while many hard construction workers have limited budgets and should have a decent boot. I have no idea if what I wrote makes sense…I am a bit tired, but anyway thanks for the video. You speak to all incomes and that is appreciated!

@muddyfeetaussies

2 жыл бұрын

You did.. sad thing many would invest in a quality hear wearing lasting item and pay upfront s bit more.. BUT price sadly does not mean that quality anymore :( anyhow finding get the job done in a price one can afford. All we can ask for is stuff is not just it can at least actually function not just "look" the part

@michaelrains64295

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. There are lots of options for cheap(er) boots. Videos like this demystify some of the common options and help people on a tighter budget make informed choices.

@myucussman

2 жыл бұрын

0++

@CaptRich-bi3gp

2 жыл бұрын

100% bud, for sure.

@delta-theoryarizona4256

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing sadder than someone who always works and never has money

I am literally a high school history teacher who hates manual labor and will probably never require a work boot, but I did just watch this video for the third time. This is my favorite style of video that you do! Your other video about Teva helped me pick out some new shoes yesterday, too!

@gregoryeverson741

Жыл бұрын

a good work boot will last a few years

@davidfarrington4308

Жыл бұрын

You’re on the front lines ma’am. Thanks for teaching.

@HeritageCast

Жыл бұрын

The history of boots and shoes would be a fun class... Id go ;)

@Eddi3xBac0n

Жыл бұрын

but you want equal pay. thats why you make cheap money. get yah bread up. a good days labor is good for the soul

@sergeantbigmac

7 ай бұрын

@@Eddi3xBac0n What the fuck are you even trying to say bruh? A) Youre the only weirdo that made this a gender political thing. If that was a male in the profile pic you wouldnt have said a damn thing! B) The actual saying is "equal pay ...FOR EQUAL WORK" so the question you should ask is she making the same amount as the male teachers at her school? Since it would be a Federal crime not to im gonna guess yes...

Its crazy that the 24$ boots price point hasn’t changed in the 5 years since I bought a pair. I was 18 years old and bought that exact same boot from Walmart as I didn’t know much about boots and needed a pair. A coworker saw me wearing them and told me they’d last me 3 months then the sole would come off. I didn’t think much of it as I was a bit arrogant as a teenager. Sure enough right around the 3 month mark my sole pops right off in the middle of the work day, he’d called it perfectly. Went and got a decent pair with the money I’d saved up in that time the same day. Save yourself the absolute headache and buy a good pair of work boots, you’ll spend LESS in the long run.

@laakiinn

Жыл бұрын

They are made a lot better now

@gregbaker4126

10 ай бұрын

@@laakiinn b6ve

@TheTundraTerror

5 ай бұрын

If your broke as shit and need something until you can get your first few paychecks, I can see how a pair of cheap ass boots from Walmart can work.

@TheGreyGhost_of43rd

4 ай бұрын

I have had zero problems with my 50$ Walmart boot and I'm a conductor for the railroad. I walk on railroad ballast and timbers 12hours a day 276 hours a month. Idk what your doing in that factory but something is up

When I was a "kid" I got a construction job. I was told I needed to have a pair of steel toes to start work. Being poor I bought a pair of "Bramas" from Walmart. The very first day, I needed to kneel on the ground for a few hours. After focusing on work for a few hours I stood up and noticed the "leather" was completely worn away from the steel toe. The entire "toe box" was an exposed silver metal cap with no leather left at all. I thought that was odd but had zero experience with wearing steel toe boots and thought maybe it was me. After wearing them for 2 more weeks, I noticed the bottoms were completely smooth. The tread just wore away instantly. The tread wasn't rubber, it was foam. It was unbelievable that a store would sell such a shitty product. Within 2 weeks these boots looked like I wore them for a decade. I remember needing to buy boots with my second ever paycheck. This time I bought a pair of "Chippewa" boots, they lasted like 3-4 years. Never ever EVER buy boots from Walmart. Spend a little more, and you'll get a product that lasts like 100x longer. It's so crazy the quality difference when you don't opt for the cheapest one.

@markjohnson8824

2 жыл бұрын

BS

@Spectt84

2 жыл бұрын

@@markjohnson8824 ? LoL

@johnalexander5194

2 жыл бұрын

Pick your God damn feet up son

@duaneday5474

Жыл бұрын

a rubber toe and heal are necessary for a long lasting boot

It’s easy to justify shitting on a walmart boot, but to be honest, ive seen much worse from brand names charging more for worse quality than this. At least you know what to expect from walmart. That said, its a $50 boot… if you need something to get you through your first month of work until you get your first full paycheck, these are a godsend to many people in their first labor job. It would cost you the same amount in gas money trying to thrift a used boot and some people just can’t afford the hunt.

@ORIGINALDaveB

2 жыл бұрын

Use a credit card, do your research online, up your price point. It's cheaper in the long run. Some people think the cheaper the boot, the more successful the purchase.

@johntruxal432

2 жыл бұрын

Carhartt boots are horrible...

@Ryuujinv01

2 жыл бұрын

@@ORIGINALDaveB Which is why the term "walmart poor" is prevalent. Items this cheap are designed to keep people in a loop of buying and replacing cheap shit. Another one of the 10,000 ways having money/access to money helps you save more money.

@ORIGINALDaveB

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ryuujinv01 Agreed.

@SoulforSale

2 жыл бұрын

@@ORIGINALDaveB could I borrow your credit card? until payday

I bought the Walmart steel toed work shoes and they were $24 and actually really comfortable. Lasted for 6 months at a factory job.

So I've owned the "fake Timb's," for about 2 years, in which they have received pretty much daily use. You "hit the nail on the head," with your assessment. The lining of the heel was the first thing to go after about 3 or 4 months. They are still quite comfortable to this day. Although, the thin rubber out-sole, held up okay, until I started climbing roofs with them for a few months. In spite of those 2 defects, they really have been pretty damn good boots, for the price. It really depends on what you're going to do in them. For me, and what I do, they're just fine for a 2 year clip. Good job

@standupstraight9691

Жыл бұрын

When it comes down to it, they probably are worth more than what you paid. So good value.

@tarasmathers7423

Жыл бұрын

@@standupstraight9691 Agreed👍

I really like your no nonsense fact based reviews and advice. It's clear you're trying to tell us the truth as best you can. Thank You. Respect. Honor still matters, as does The Golden Rule.

I'm a born and raised tree trimmer and have used every work boot available just about and i personally prefer the $40-$50 Walmart boots i get about a year out of a pair when i ordered the$270 some dollar boots from Davey tree service they lasted about a year n a half same with other high dollar boots so i believe the Walmart boots are a better buy because they are comfortable look good and last a year for $40-$50 instead of hundreds in my almost 30years of working i recommend the Walmart boots of $40 or more the$25 ones are junk tho

@TheGreyGhost_of43rd

4 ай бұрын

Agree.

I grew up in the town in Massachusetts where REAL Herman Survivors were made before the company was sold, ruined, and the brand name eventually wound up in the hands of Walmart. I bought a pair of Survivors out the back door of the factory (they were seconds) in the early '70s and happily wore them for 30 years. Seeing the Herman Survivor name on this current Walmart garbage turns my stomach. Thank you for destroying the boots in the video. They deserved it.

@jed-henrywitkowski6470

5 ай бұрын

When did the sell and close shop?

@glassmakerx

5 ай бұрын

@@jed-henrywitkowski6470 It's been quite a while. I think the company was sold/merged somewhere in the late 1970s or very early '80s. I know that Stride-Rite was one company that owned the name after they sold it. Then Walmart later on.

I owned the $24 boots for about three weeks. That's how long they lasted before the 'leather' wore away from the steel toe and the sole completely separated on one of them. I've since upgraded to Thorogoods and haven't looked back.

@joshbonds3599

Жыл бұрын

I bought the exact same ones as a stand in boot while I was looking for something better. I worked in a Walmart garden center at the time. They literally lasted me maybe one hour my first day wearing them, I bumped a pallet with the toe and it cut about a one inch crescent right down to the steel toe. I returned them that night and never have bought boots at Walmart again. Currently alternating between some Italian Cofra and a pair of Avengers I recently got in my warehouse job. The Cofra boots were around $130 but have lasted me through over two years of intense abuse and are still somewhat water proof even after stepping on three large furniture tacks and constantly being used to kick pallets into place. Glue is holding great. Leather has zero holes. The avengers were maybe $115 and aren't as comfortable but they're an all Kevlar upper and I think it's still breaking in after a few weeks. Those also have puncture plates and are showing zero wear from the abuse I've given them so far. I used to be a cheapskate with boots. But I've found it's definitely worthwhile to invest in them, not sure why more jobs don't give out vouchers for good boots and require at least anti slip shoes, they'd save on injury claims. Sorry for the rant.

I needed a pair of steel toed boots for a high school industrial skills event years ago. I went to Walmart the morning I was leaving and bought something exactly like those $24 boots. Killed by feet everyday I wore them. Tried to wear them after just to mow the lawn and lasting board was broken. Better than barefoot, I guess, but not by much.

I bought the moc-toes based on this review. I got the oil tanned version $49, which presumably dodges the flame test issue. So for my $49 I get genuine leather, a Very comfortable sole, steel toes, and for what it's worth, a goodyear welt. And I got to try them on in the store. That's a lot of boxes checked for not much money. I'm a light duty user and I'm very pleased. For rough terrain they're not that great, but for just standing on your feet like behind a cash register these could easily be best for the money and might be best period.

I love seeing the cross over from the other channels. Project farm is great and he is quite talented at testing... just like this channel has some really good knowledge and expertise on leather. Great to see the good analysis practice spread on this platform. Great information!

Before they were bought by Walmart, Hermann Survivors used to be up there with Red Wings quality wise very good boots made in the USA. Of course, they costed about $90 to $170 in the early 1980s.

Everything known about supply chains and manufacturing standards for Wal-mart already tells you everything.

@LeakyWaders

2 жыл бұрын

Even if they were good boots I wouldn't support that POS company in any form.

@JAG214

2 жыл бұрын

Wal-Mart sucks and always have

@davidwiman5285

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt I'll never buy shoes or clothes for them

@Sam-tk9tt

2 жыл бұрын

I used to make product for Walmart cheaper process less materials they charge the same as Home Depot does for the product.

@HOLAATODOS-os5te

2 жыл бұрын

@@JAG214 where u get ur shiit then??

You never fail to educate me. I Love watching you take a boot apart and explain why its good or why its bad and not worth the money.

Really impressed by how much work you put in to this video! I’m a woman and I’ll probably never buy a men’s work boot but I do leatherwork and your channel showed up in my feed. I was extremely interested in the outcome and entertained the entire time! Great work!

I'm genuinely surprised that any of these was an acceptable boot. I've worn cheap work boots for occasional general labor jobs, and I regretted it big time. Took only a few hours for my feet to ache BAD.

@ilovewhatisbeyond

2 жыл бұрын

Btw, I know you mostly focus on work boots, but I'd love an episode on women's fashion boots. It's ridiculous sometimes how cheaply they are made for the price.

@blackdynastyraceingandfish6864

2 жыл бұрын

I have Danner and they hurt my feet more

@SoulforSale

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure why he didn't grab a pair of Wolverines. Those are great.

@krustysurfer

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoulforSale repent

@scottcarroll7782

6 ай бұрын

​@@SoulforSaleyou sound ignorant and lost, it's ok though Jesus still loves you. You might be surprised. Dig a little deeper have a little hope/faith, you too might experience eternal love, peace and happiness.

In Germany safety boots are actually required on construction sites. They are classified according to DIN EN 12568. Some popular European brands are Elten, Atlas, Haix, Lemaitre and so on.

@lonewolf30531

2 жыл бұрын

Germany and their rules . Walking robots .

@toecutterjenkins

2 жыл бұрын

Most large companies in USA they are too . On smaller construction jobs you could wear flip flops depending on the boss lol.

I had a pair of Brhamas years ago that I gave like $30 for from Wally World and they were actually a pretty decent pair of boots for the money. I wore them for about a year before the soles wore out. They seemed to be made of real leather, albiet cheap leather, and were decently comfortable. I was always curious about the construction of these cheaper boots. Thanks for breaking it down. I've watched a few of your videos now and you got my sub. Good quality and informative videos on a subject that's pertinant to me and my activities. You may have changed my opinion of my go to brand for the past few years and definately confirmed it on another brand I despise. Good work and thanks for the quality vids

These really are so informative for real. I think of how many Walmart boots my husband has had to toss so quickly and understand exactly why. Thank you for all the great and helpful videos.

For the people that aren't able to find good condition work boots at a local thrift, I see either new or almost new steel toe red wings all the time on eBay and Poshmark, there's usually something lightly used for around that 100 mark.

@thedwightguy

2 жыл бұрын

We have five shoe stores in our little recreation town. Unfortunately, buying shoes online is the one item it's tough to pull off. Feet are so different and stated sizes always vary.

I bought a pair of Walmart boots one time when I needed a steel toe the very next day.. I will never make that mistake again 😂

I bought some black suede workbooks from Walmart probably about 10 years ago. One of the advertised features was a 'long-wearing sole'. The sole was actually made of a sort of foam material, like a flip-flop. The heels wore away to wedges in no time, and the middle of the foot wore through. They also absorbed water like a sponge. I used to walk about 30 minutes each way to and from work, and I got maybe a month out of them.

There is something strangely fascinating about watching somebody cut a boot apart and tell us about what's in it! Highly educational and entertaining! New subscriber.

Hah! I definitely was thinking “huh this sounds like project farm” when you started talking about your testing methods. Then you went and pointed it out yourself lol

I bought the fake timb a few years ago cause I was low on cash. They're fine for the price. If your low on money or just looking for something to do yard work in i'd recommend them

I love my Herman Survivors Drill. They are very comfortable, water proof and stylish. I have owned 3 pairs in the past 4 years. I work in a tire factory as a mechanic.

Very thorough pertinent information for the working person delivered so a lay-person can understand. I can't think of any questions you might have left unanswered. Man you covered all the bases, excellent job on your part. 👍

I just love how comprehensive this review was. We haven't got Walmart here in Norway, but it is interesting to see how it worked. I would absolutely like to see more videos like these...

Thanks Weston for the detailed tests, showing the internal construction, as well as pointing out poor quality design/construction. I wanted to add my 2 cents, since I bought the Fake Timb from Walmart 10 years ago. The construction appears the same as it was then, with exception to the reflective insert above the heel. I only used these boots in the snow for a total of 10 hours wear time. The rest of the time, they sat in the bedroom closet. Last year, I decided to pull them out and wear them to clean up some broken glass. Within a few minutes after putting them on, the sole separated from the upper. With the sole off, I could see why; the sole is actually a tub to hold the adhesive, which provides the only means of attaching the sole to the upper. The mystery adhesive broke down in a normal home temperature and humidity, allowing the split to take place through the midst of the adhesive "pool". I say pool because the adhesive thickness is 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick. I have been wanting to replace these with some good quality boots but, it seems everything is made in China these days so, long term quality is very questionable.

@D4x4Bronc

2 жыл бұрын

Have a pair of clearance herman survivors that did the same thing. No adhesive will stick to them either the midsole is such crap.

Wow, awesome video and a very thorough review. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together! Clearly a ton of effort has been put into this (just like all of your other videos!) Keep up the great job!

I think one detail worth adding to videos like these is repair viability. among all these boots I'm pretty sure only the most expensive of them would even be possible to do a heel replacement on after the rubber wears out. Shoe repair shops aren't really able to bond the soft foam rubber materials the way factories can, so with shoes with a lot of low density foam bottoms they may have to resort to doing an entire re-sole to repair the shoes. Also the bit about getting boots at a thrift store is a good tip, but for proper steel toed boots you'd have to get pretty lucky. But if having a steel toe isn't important for what you'd need the boots for then I'd recommend picking up a pair of old Altama combat boots because they're comfortable enough and plenty sturdy, and usually only around $15-30 as long as you get to them before some uppity kid with a depop account does so he can try to sell them as "rare vintage authentic military combat boots $150"

I like the more work boot related content. I would also love to see women's work boots. Steel toe specifically to see if they mark things up and cut quality for us.

Brahma work boots were my first boot. Got my first pair in middle school. Getting my dad to pay more then $20 on shoes took forever.

@bobsingh5521

2 жыл бұрын

Is he Indian?

having worked there for 7 years and trying a bunch of them over that period I can day that the steel toes are surprisingly decent, but the boots themselves fall conpletely apart between 2 and 6 months of daily wear and offers no support, my Timberlands I bought last for 120 have lasted me 5x as long so far

Very useful information. My personal takeaway is that quality is expensive up front, but cheaper in the long run, and Walmart sells a disposable boot that must be horrible for the environment and wallet.

These are the starter boots you buy when you start a new job and are saving up for better ones. I made the mistake of being cheap and never upgrading. I needed brand new feet after I finally threw these Walmart boots in the trash

@thephilosopher5799

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah my jobs requires steel toe boots and I don’t wanna pay $200 for premium boots rn

Resoling shouldn't even be part of the conversation with boots under $100. You're just going to buy another pair. Guys that buy these just want to make it about a year before they need to replace the boot. And there's definitely a shank in that moc toe.

I enjoy the time put forth on the video they are informative and exciting explaining the value proposition.

I work at a gold mine at their gyro and jaw rock crushers. And I ran those $100 work boots for a year. And I will 100% back them. They held up really well to daily digging and tough work. They also held up well to acids and caustic abuse when working around chemicals and flooded areas of our plant.

Thank you for finally doing these. I would chalk up most of my foot problems to 2 decades of Brahma boots starting when I got to adult shoe sizes. I’ve moved on to good boots from my local boot store, but have picked some Walmart boots up when they hit $11 on clearance for harsh chores.

I really love these work boot durability tests because I could have absolutely seen myself buying any of these boots when I first started out. The only advice I give to my younger helpers getting into the trades is to buy a set of safety toe boots that fit properly.

As always, appreciate all your time and effort.

Nice reviews, Weston. Thanks for putting this together!

I think the timberland copies were pretty good and looked great. Good job on Walmart for making a pair of boots that I'd likely want to wear for light applications.

I bought the Dozier boots two winters ago. I found them decently warm and comfortable. Stayed dry too. Survived two Cleveland winters and somehow still look great. The ONLY boots from Walmart I’ll ever even consider.

I really appreciate videos like this because there are a lot of guys out there who need boots for work and can't afford much.

I have learned so much watching your videos! Keep making awesome and informative content!

Sir you have become the PF of the boot world. Props to you and your team. Keep up the solid work, I love the new format!

The steel toe corcoran marauders are amazing. Very comfortable, american made, lasts for a very long time and most of the time you can find them on sale for around $100 - $150. Just sent my black pair in to get a resole after 5 years of daily use.

@jacobwitt2070

2 жыл бұрын

Preach. Best boots for my career field (AF). I don’t buy anything else.

@joshtheflatearthjedi222

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobwitt2070 whats AF

@thedude5449

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshtheflatearthjedi222 it means he's a pog.

@littlebitofhope1489

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedude5449 What's a pog?

@mogroot5790

2 жыл бұрын

That's the brand? Corcoran marauders?

I love your channel! Keep doing what you’re doing!!

He’s right on with the 100 boot! It’s a very hot shoe indeed. Wouldn’t recommend for heavy duty work outside on a continuous basis! The shoe will fall apart in no time. I only gotten a second pair because the Walmart I live by was closing and it came up to 60 dollars to get them. Spend the extra few dollars and get a higher brand. There’s after pay and may other pay installments now days. When it comes to your feet don’t be cheap! 100 dollar boot is okay but eventually it’ll get worse by time walking in them.

Thank you! Very well done and very informative, this is exactly what we need to know so we can avoid poor quality boots while on a budget. The carrot crusher rig (yes I saw it at the other place) is excellent because we don't have the ability to test the toes when we are at the store. Thanks again for the excellent job!

Interesting review, per usual. The carrot smasher was… graphic. As someone who works as an engineering inspector in bridge construction, quality comfortable boots are a must. I did the cheap boot thing early in my career and learned the hard way. Spending the day on cheap footwear just hurts.

Thank you for such a useful and entertaining video. I just got done watching your Duluth boot video and comparing the Walmart ones to the other brand I’d choose the 100$ Walmart boots. With that being said I appreciate what you’re doing to educate people and getting past the hype/jargon on the box; and helping people get the best value for their money.

Great Video and very helpful and informative! Love it!!!

You mentioned Ariat boots. I wear a pair of high legged Ariats for eight hours a day in a warehouse. Paid about £90 (uk) They've lasted really well, and are super comfortable, I'm impressed with their overall quality as well. Definitely better, I think, than any of those four boots you've just destroyed.

I’ve been an aircraft mechanic in the military for ten years now. I would love to see a comparison video of the steel toes we are issued or buy.

@JohnDoe-pd2lh

2 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting.

Great video! Video like these help when choosing a moderately priced work boots.

Thank you for all of your hard work! I love watching these videos

I used to wear walmart boots when I first started working labor jobs, totally worth spending and extra $100-$200 on a good pair of boots. But if you only can afford Walmart boots than that's fine, not everyone has money

@cheesecurd100s

2 жыл бұрын

Better off going to a thrift store and getting better used boots for the same price or much less

@OhPhuckYou

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheesecurd100s Some people would rather walk though a open septic pond barefoot than wear shoes someone else worn and soaked with their sweat, dead skin flakes, and fungus.

@kylergoodson1961

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheesecurd100s yeah totally true, i just never find shit in my size like that. Or they don't have a good work boot selection. But I agree with you

@kylergoodson1961

2 жыл бұрын

@@OhPhuckYou yeah but the used ariats I found for $5, weren't smelly or nothing like that, just dirt all over them, buying used boots is just fine. Plus they are already broken in. You don't have to worry about them being to uncomfortable when you first start working

I remember getting a pair of Herman's back in the 80´s, when I was a kid, and they held quite well for weekend hiking with my dad and like 2 hunting seasons , until they were too small for me... sad to see what happened to so many brands as years passed on.

@mirrorhour365

2 жыл бұрын

reminds me of avia, another brand that walmart owns. if you look at vintage pairs of avia sneakers, the quality and construction is very high grade. however, if you look at them now, its just sad to see what it has become

@enriquemontfort9065

2 жыл бұрын

@@mirrorhour365 I had a few pairs of white sneakers as part of the school's uniform...

@jonathanmosher72

2 жыл бұрын

Hermann Survivors used to be up there with Red Wings quality wise. Made in the USA, Vibram soles, thick leather, Goodyear welt, now they're shit.

@jamesgullo8240

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanmosher72 Agree!

useful information, explaining in detail everything you need to know, and showing you the materials inside the shoes.

As a former truck driver I found wearing Texas Steer boots sold at Kmart wear one of the most comfortable boots I ever wore and I wore a lot. To bad Kmart went out of business because I would have drove an hour one way to get a pair of those Texas Steers. Thanks for the video.

Back in the late 90s Brahma boots were awesome real leather boots. They honestly sucked to wear for about a week until you broke them in but after they were very comfy. In the early to mid 00s they started to go down hill very quickly. When I was a welder I would go with them every time but as of about twenty years ago you could not pay me to use them.

@JohnDoe-pd2lh

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it seems like nothing is made the way it used to be. I've had $150-$180 boots that have worn out in about the same time frame as the cheap ones.

About what I expected...I think my old Redwings have already lasted three times as long as these would, so the price was worth it, and I just bought a pair of barely used Red Wing 1411 boots for under $30, so used is a definite option as well. Thanks for the teardown!

Good show, lots of good information and advice.

These are in depth videos. brilliant!

I knew someone who worked in an Amazon warehouse, and as an employee got a $150 gift card (each year) to an online selection of "appropriate work shoes." The options went from walking sneaker to steel toe boot. Seems like a good investment in your workers to make sure they have quality footwear.

@Ellie-rx3jt

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that with the bad worker protections in the US it isn't a thing, but here in the UK steel toe boots are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) and your employer is legally obligated to provide you with either a pair or the money for a pair. Although you might not get a very good pair (they just have to meet the appropriate safety standard).

I actually liked the fake timbs. They were super lightweight, and add a foam insert and they were comfortable…but every pair would start squeaking within 2-4 weeks, lol. Kept taking em back and getting new ones (5x), before I gave up. Would recommend them except for the insane squeak

Amazing videos and please my Man keep up the great work and keep us informed about new products 👍 Love ❤️ it and keep your spirits up!!

I bought a pair of those Bramha boots once. Wore them one whole day and tossed them out. Two weeks later I could finally walk again without being in agony. Lucky there was no permanent damage to my arches.

24$ steel toes are actually a great bang for your buck if you’re Broke. I’ve had a pair for 2 years and I’ve used and abused them and they’re still holding up strong. drawbacks are that they’re not very water proof but they do keep you warm. Great for mechanic and working construction or outdoors

@dylano7242

2 жыл бұрын

Lugz and sketchers are a far superior cheap boot than the Walmart boots. I've gotten lugz at end of season sales for $20 off amazon and will last about a year. Sketchers last even longer

Really enjoy your videos. I’ve worn loads of different work boots over 30 years, from $29 Kmart boots in the early 90s to Wolverine to my current Red Wing and others along the way. Money spent on quality work boots is well spent IMO. Thanks for breaking the boots down and sharing your insights.

@gregoryeverson741

Жыл бұрын

Im rocking a pair of Carolina, only had them a few months, if they last 2yrs, im happy

A comparison of technologies and value for varying products made for a fascinating watch, as per usual. The cat just adds so much to the entertainment value of the video.

I used a version of the fake Tim’s for a year of hard use on roofs, ladders, and job sites then occasional use in the yard or workshop. The old version’s outsole hardened and became brittle over time, so chunks would split off occasionally until it finally delaminated in the summer heat. They were worth it for me for the price at the time with a very small budget, especially due to the lack of any break in period. If I had worked on any serious construction worksite, on concrete all day, or in gravel though, they would’ve ground down to nothing in little time. Great content!

I used to work at Walmart, they only had the Brahmas at my store. Needless to say, I went elsewhere for my boots. My Timberland Pros lasted a hard two years before they retired to yardwork.

I was at Walmart and being a cheapskate as well being unable to resist clearance bargains, I bought a pair of the $24 dollar boots for $13.00. I took them home and spent an hour treating them with Kiwi Conditioning Oil. Having used that product on leather boots in the past I thought something fishy was going on. That's when I went on KZread and watched this video. I was fooled and wasted my time using a leather treatment on a plastic boot! Thanks for putting out this content. A bargain isn't always a bargain!

@briantruck2284

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@outerbanks6485

Жыл бұрын

@@briantruck2284 lol

Great job giving a shout out to Project farm! I've been following him for years. One of my top favorite channels on the Tube for sure 💪

Great video. Thanks for your time and effort.

We need a modern military boot comparison like this please! Suggested brands would be: 1. Garmont 2. Danner 3. Belville 4. Rocky 5. Bates 6. Nike 7. Oakley 8. Reebok 9. Thorogood 10. Lowa 11. Propper 12. McRae Once you get 'em muddy, you can call them the dirty dozen 😂

@RealFooking

2 жыл бұрын

Are you joking with this list? Nike? Really? No Haix, no Meindl???

@24bics

2 жыл бұрын

@@RealFooking I owned a pair of Meindl. The soles literally fell off. And Nike, well I'm not a fan but they seem pretty popular as are the rest of the makes on my list. The idea is to compare these and let the results speak for themselves.

@RealFooking

2 жыл бұрын

I never heard of half the companies on this list. Never used Meindls myself but I heard good things about them. Haix is excellent except for a specific version of the DMS boots which have a foam layer in the soles that disintegrates after a while

@24bics

2 жыл бұрын

@@RealFooking Some of the companies are US based while others are international. Garmont, Danner and Belville are well known to US service members for their military approved footwear. Regarding the aforementioned Meindl boots, I loved them until they failed. They were extremely comfortable for long hikes into the mountains and always kept my feet warm and dry no matter the weather. They also felt like they reduced the effort to walk which really reduced fatigue. Unfortunately the outsoles took on a greasy nature after a few years. They would rub off on rocks and roots, leaving greasy black marks. Eventually the soles came completely off starting from the heels first.

Absolutely love your content. Your attention to detail is amazing. If I could make one small critique: The open flame test is flashy, but how about a 'Boot Sole Melting Test'? I, personally work in some areas where I run the risk of having to stand on some hot pipes or hot grating. Seeing some common failure points could be beneficial in helping others make better boot purchases in the future. Again, amazing content. Please keep up the great work!

I'd love to see you cut open the dr martens ironbridge work boots! I don't know where they stack up but I personally love them. They're a bit heavy, I replaced the insoles with a similar dr martens insole because the insoles that come with them, although very cushy foam, don't have much arch support. I wear them in a kitchen so they may not see as much wear and tear as a work boot often does, but they've held up well walking through dishroom puddles, running them over with carts, and walking on slippery floors 40+ hrs a week. First failure I've had was the laces and insoles needing replacing so the boot itself seems durable. It only seems reasonable laces and insoles would need replacing after a year of being worn regularly for long hours. But I'm interested to see what you say about the construction.

Bro! This channel is 🔥! My job requires max performance from my footwear so keep us informed and keep that content rolling 💪

we used to have problems with some guy's cheap boots having the sole melt walking across hot boilers in power plants or steam pipes when the pipes are around 300 or above have you tried putting them on a hotplate to see what temp the sole melts at? it seemed Vibram soles and such held up better then plastic

$25 boot? sheesh. I mean for a guy down on his luck trying to start, thats hard to argue with; a guy could make it to his first paycheck on that and move up

@garethbaus5471

2 жыл бұрын

It might even make it past the 3 months needed to be a good deal for the truly desperate and the masochists. I actually did have a job that didn't send the first paycheck for almost 3 months once. In hindsight I should have recorded the conversation when I went for the interview at that location because they didn't pay me at the rate I agreed to, and I didn't have enough documentation to prove wage theft.

Love the tests. I find them to be the most informative style of videos, even though they are labor intensive.

Great video!… I’d like to see you test some of the well-known brands of boots and see how they compare. You did a good job!

The $20 pair are decent to an extent. Use to get them since I had to work a job where it would get very dirty and needed slip resistance. Didn't see a reason to spend more UNTIL I wore them in after a week and I stood on top of a wet floor, the soles would absorb the moisture and my socks would get soaked. I thought my feet were just sweaty, lol nope. Literally a wet floor made my feet wet, and I don't mean sitting water. Like, a mopped floor was enough.

@luxurreview

7 ай бұрын

They're good till the first paycheck 😅