Ranking 50 Boots From Worst To Best

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At the end of every year, I rank my entire boot collection. Now I'm ranking 50 boots from worst to best. Check out some of my top picks below:
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@t4rbrah899 Жыл бұрын

We drank everytime he said Chelsea, now I can't drive home 😂

@keithpadgett5527 Жыл бұрын

You put two Thursday boots ahead of the Nicks Americana. Dude, that is downright comical.

@Forests0fFantasy Жыл бұрын

The Oakley boots are known in the military to be mostly worn by desk jockies. The boots you usually see Infantry or Combat MOS service members wearing is either Belleville c320s or Garmonts (T8 Bifida or T8 NFS). I wore Garmonts on my last deployment and got a new set of Bellevilles after I got back from it

@johnsambo9379 Жыл бұрын

Most people are support or desk jockeys. Very few people actually see any combat.

@dooginator2008tx Жыл бұрын

I’m Infantry and wear specifically the Nike SFB. They’re amazing for the all running and rucking that goes on in the Infantry world. Oakley, Nike, and Garmont are the top three for combat MOS.

@Forests0fFantasy Жыл бұрын

@@dooginator2008tx I converted from the Garmonts T8 Bifidas to the Belleville c320s after my last combat deployment to Syria. I have wide feet, so the metal tabs on the Garmonts are what made them uncomfortable for me after a while. Comfort wise the Bellevilles are superior, in my opinion. But the Garmonts served me well for hundreds of miles of ruck marches, water crossings, and in the middle east. Hopefully the Bellevilles have that same level of ruggedness. From a fellow 11B

@thejakein7867 9 ай бұрын

Anyone can buy a boot. Just because desk jockeys buy a boot don't mean shit. And no one purposefully buys Belleville boots. They are the worst

@Forests0fFantasy 9 ай бұрын

@thejakein7867 just because Belleville makes boots that are issued, doesn't mean their other models are lacking. The C320 fixed an issue I personally had with the constricted ankle box of the Garmont T8 Bifida. Put in lots of ruck marches, runs, and field problems, no complaints

@Jake-mn2hy Жыл бұрын

Did Thursday sponsor your video, if not you must be hoping they will!

@MrFreeGman 7 ай бұрын

Of course they did

@mlawrence277 Жыл бұрын

This was really great! Thank you for sharing. Love your collection and knowledge of how to put my best boot forward!

@fragranceinstinct Жыл бұрын

Great list Will! Grant Stone Brass is my #1. Bought three pairs. The Floyd last works for me. Impeccable quality.

@Mystery_Meat Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the fast start!

@SeanBrown-cj5um Жыл бұрын

Love your videos!❤ Keep up the great work!

@stephenbayley1441 Жыл бұрын

Brass boot beats every Thursday I own (even the Thursdays that didn't have major QC issues). I have the GS field boot too-same last. Beautiful.

@cdakskid Жыл бұрын

The Wescos were my favorite of your boots. I hated the Viberg 310 last with the weird sprung toe but, I have to say, I think they are growing on me!

@minnesota-hk1vp Жыл бұрын

Awesome list….nice collection! My favorite is my truman 79 last….thanks for sharing

@markgillum5709 Жыл бұрын

Grant Stone Brass Boot is my #1. You should review the GS Ottawa next time. I have about 15 of the boots on your list and agree with your choices. Great video.!

@MrFrescocotone Жыл бұрын

Amazing list and video again!

@BootSpy Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@Post_Leako Жыл бұрын

The only boot from this list that I have is the Grant Stone Diesel which in April I'll have had for a year. It's the best shoe I've ever had tbh and has made me fall in love with Grant Stone. I'd love to try their other boots, especially the dark oak roughout chelsea you have. I was underwhelmed with the Thursday Vanguard I bought and ended up returning them cause they were too tight (I might need to go true to size with those). Would like to try their Captain eventually since it's their signature boot. Would also love to try the Iron Rangers since I wore them briefly in a Red Wing Store and REALLY liked how they fit. Also, what is your jacket?

@Crackers2549 Жыл бұрын

That’s a hell of a boot collection you got their William. I agree with you on those Grant Stones #1… I got a couple pair of them. They’re awesome…! OK buddy, have a merry Christmas. God bless, Greg.

@jackster285 Жыл бұрын

That's some collection you have there. Most of my boots are Thursday boots & I'm wearing the Titan a lot at the moment - great in this sort of weather. Just splashed out on a pair of Grant Stone Diesel in Loden suede & love it. By the way, where did you get your shirt from?

@jobro524 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a list. Happy Holidays

@Gabaghoul0000 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Will

@randomname7636 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas William

@CatingtonYT Жыл бұрын

The Taft boots look amazing , I’m getting myself a pair of those .

@dangaines405 Жыл бұрын

I have quite a few boots and I agree that Grand Stone is a really good boot! I have the ones in kangaroo leather (light beige) and they rock!

@jaxmanf Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for someone who’s looking for a semi dressy boot but has a wide foot? I wear Jim Greens normally and my Clarks chukkas really squeeze my foot

@pbenjlo Жыл бұрын

I own a pair of Blundstone and I don't consider myself a fanboy. They are far from being my favorite boots I own. But they are actually boots I used for hiking and I went into pretty deep water with them. They never leaked and kept my feet dry. I don't understand your statement, as this is a cemented construction. It's obviously much better for water than any traditional Goodyear welt or stitch down construction.

@johulu985 Жыл бұрын

Same here. No leakage. He was just looking for another reason to hate on them.

@AndrewM83 Жыл бұрын

Very cool video 👍. Shout out from Kernersville

@ro5omax Жыл бұрын

Great summary. Any thoughts about red wing blacksmith? Seems slightly less casual that the iron ranger

@Gentleni Жыл бұрын

Im in a tough pick, whether the diesel be my first brown or dark olive boot or the thursday captain natural or dark olive boot 🤔

@vicbad4116 Жыл бұрын

what are your thoughts on Georgia logger boots , just bought them look good and not a big price . thanks

@erikhartley2494 Жыл бұрын

What jeans do you find work the best with the tall engineer boots? Obviously you can’t wear tapered with those.

@albertoclonado Жыл бұрын

I love my GS Diesel CXL #8. I was expecting to see GS and Bordon’s Chelseas higher in the ranking! I highly recommend checking put Parkhurst boots

@zachmitchell3049 Жыл бұрын

You love that Filson Denim SLC 😂 make a video on it. I'm considering buying one.

@fullmetalroyal1216 Жыл бұрын

"I would eat these boots" - William from bootspy

@BootSpy Жыл бұрын

Guess what’s on the Christmas dinner menu

@ronaldcachoo Жыл бұрын

You should compare the titan vs the captain stormkings. They look really similar apart from the captoe. Interested in if the lasts are the same or not etc

@vincevigil2811 Жыл бұрын

You should try the lakeshore boot from Oak Street, they are amazing

@eddie12019764 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@Wish1771 8 ай бұрын

Have you tried vintage foundry co boots?

@Parkerxy25 6 ай бұрын

I just got a pair of captains and wow they were comfortable out of the box… absolutely love them. Just added a pair of IR today… excited to break them in

@prasannagunarathna3475 9 ай бұрын

Does Redwing classic Chelsea come with lasing too ??

@jaslarue Жыл бұрын

Lots of Chelseas, but none in the top ten. Interesting collection man. Thanks, enjoyed it.

@readyme Жыл бұрын

I have Grant Stone Diesel in saddle tan (veg tan) headed my way. I am super excited about these. Honestly I am surprised they are your #1. My "grail" boot is the Nick's Americana. We shall see if I ever am able to throw that much money their way. I am in WA, so if I do I will be making the 5 hour drive to their shop to get measured for the perfect fit.

@BB-gl7zt Жыл бұрын

Good stuff dude. I figured the GS would be top 3 but wow. Pick up a Kreosote, would love to hear your thoughts on that

@djhungzilla Жыл бұрын

Dumb idea Kreosote is a 3 year wait

@orlog3343 Жыл бұрын

@@djhungzilla 3 years and 2k lol

@Sonny_Crocket Жыл бұрын

What color are those Captains?

@Dominicreviews Жыл бұрын

We are the same size. Do you ever think about selling some of your collection? Id be interested

@_JOMOMA Жыл бұрын

You should definitely try the semi-dress boot from Whites it would fit your style and day to day lifestyle more.

@BOBBAKOW Жыл бұрын

Where do you suppose those origin boots would land if you owned those?

@smoothcast6940 Жыл бұрын

The best intro I ever seen in my life with no exaggeration

@BootSpy Жыл бұрын

We aim to get straight into it!

@aradoran Жыл бұрын

William, for how much you like the Diesel, Viberg, and Captain, it absolutely blows my mind you never picked up a Parkhurst Allen or Richmond. Like what? Seriously my guy.

@FrankFerrell1234 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered these diesels in Dark Burgundy Kudu because the Chromexcel was sold out. Did I do ok?

@alinntimpu2943 Жыл бұрын

That par looks great. Kudu is a lot stronger and requires no maintenance beside some brushing. Post some photos if you can. Would love to see them in real life

@kmsharley75 25 күн бұрын

Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill and Liverpool Chelsea are so underrated.

@MadelnMachines Жыл бұрын

How are those Palladium boots sized?

@RC-qc2nz Жыл бұрын

I have a question. I have 9 pairs of Goodyear welted leather boots and I don't know which socks I should use. One says synthetic because the sweat will transport to the outside in the shoe and others say cotton. I let all my shoes dry at least 24 hours but mostly 48 hours so I have a rotation. Which material of socks do you use?. Great videos by the way and greetings from Germany 👌

@BootSpy Жыл бұрын

Merino wool all day - easily the best material you can wear for boot socks. Even for working out and in the summer

@RC-qc2nz Жыл бұрын

@@BootSpy nice. So they are the best when you sweat. My concern is that with woll or synthetic the leather is full of sweat.

@ThomasMartin-kj9hi Жыл бұрын

I love my Captains.

@davidpalmer9014 Жыл бұрын

Glad Thursdays work for you, but I've had bad luck with them.

@TheKillWizard 8 ай бұрын

Viberg easily my favourite boots. Expensive but fantastic quality

@bobjohnson6321 Жыл бұрын

1. nicks 2. viberg 3. wesco 4. whites 5. truman

@keithpadgett5527 Жыл бұрын

Are you sure Thursday isn't better than Nicks? LOL - actually, you nailed it.

@ExecuMutant Жыл бұрын

Boy did I make a bunch of newbie mistakes. I didn't do research, just decided to buy Chelsea boots. Didn't measure my foot width and paid a bit beyond what I planned. Went to a shoe store near my job and walked out with a pair of Jack Erwin Chelsea's, using my basic shoe size. The insole is like a hardwood floor and even with thick wool socks my heels slip some with every step.

@christopherdavisson617 Жыл бұрын

I've said it so much. But I'd say Nick's, White's, and Red Wings are my favorite boot brands. Red Wings for the money are a great brand. My Blacksmiths and my 1907s are still holding up great. My White's 350 cruisers are probably the best fitting and most comfortable boots I own. My White's Fultons are a great work moc toe boot. And my Nick's Robert boots are the most well built and refined work boot that I've ever owned. Plus the brown waxed flesh looks better every day I have it.

@JulioMo Жыл бұрын

Bulbous Chelsea, aren't they playing Coachella this year?

@RAF71chingachgook 9 ай бұрын

Please get a pair of Viberg Wholecut boots, the undisputed best looking boot in the world.

@martinzendejas8423 Жыл бұрын

Those Oakley tactical boots are worn by so many military members and I do admit they can get uncomfortable after long periods of standing.

@Forests0fFantasy Жыл бұрын

Usually desk jockies wear the Oakleys

@jakepetropoulos1074 9 ай бұрын

Belleville gang rise up

@damiancabal3914 Жыл бұрын

Nicks, I don’t think would do it, but the other PNW boot makers make multiple lasts with different toe shapes and arches, a Packer 2 toe is much slimmer and beautiful than the standard 3 toe of your Americanas, Nicks would only use it on a Packer boot, but Franks would do it in any of their boot styles, Whites has it on some models, and JK doesn’t have anything slimmer than the 3 toe. If I could post a pic for you to see if mine I would, I have a Nicks Packer in blue black with a 2 toe and a station zipper instead of laces.

@mamun_seo_specialist_pro Жыл бұрын

very nice boots

@thesharpercoder Жыл бұрын

You need a moc-toe Chelsea boot with Vibram 430 soles.

@BootSpy Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wild!

@jimmylarge1148 6 ай бұрын

You’re obviously sponsored by Thursday, and the only bootuber that likes them above almost any of the others.

@jdweigle3535 5 ай бұрын

😂 “I would wear this on the moon for sure”

@tedhart7708 Жыл бұрын

Must be $20,000 worth of boots!

@braisRA Жыл бұрын

I know this is an north american channel but... we need a video about european brands please 😇

@DMorgan77 Жыл бұрын

My collection is no where near yours, but I'm right there with you on my Diesel boot(s) as number 1. I have the Crimson pair too and the Tan Essex. They're fantastic boots that just feel so much more substantial than my Captain's (Matte Black, Midnight Suede and Dark Olive with the Stormking outsole). I really enjoy my Red Wing 8111's too, even though the standard width last is a little on the narrow side. Love my 875's too.

@strengthandbulkMadness Жыл бұрын

The big question is do Viberg and Grant Stone render the Thursday boots obsolete?

@mikester6192 Жыл бұрын

Thursday Loggers low on the list. WOW. My Thursday Vanguard in Indigo Chromexcel is high on my list, the comfort level is on par with my Higgins Mill and Indy boots. Their is no loose grain at all, perfect clicking. Made in the USA go Murica.

@jiboo6850 Жыл бұрын

My boots of choice for comfort are Clarks huston (not made anymore), Caterpillar Covert. They just go with everything. Easy to walk. My best construction boot is Grenson Brady. Kinda hicking style but more dressy than usual hicking boots. Just a pure beauty to my eyes. So well made.

@terrymoser2028 Жыл бұрын

You're a funny man!

@waxedearth5425 Жыл бұрын

Diesel still king. Your orig. video made me pick up a pair!!

@sungcha3563 Жыл бұрын

Wow, only The Wolverine has a larger collection of boots.

@iris2fin 4 ай бұрын

"stylistic purposes" ?

@edwardwalters1607 Жыл бұрын

Franks Wilshire 👍

@Thursdayboots Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

@TestMeatDollSteak Жыл бұрын

Don’t you have a pair of the premium Timberland 6” boots in wheat? Guess you either got rid of them or they didn’t even make the top 50 list 🤔

@jiboo6850 Жыл бұрын

Quality went down drastically. Since their "eco friendly" move they are yuck. Better buy Caterpillars or Dockers for the price. Lumberjack are solid too.

@TestMeatDollSteak Жыл бұрын

@@jiboo6850 - I have a couple of pairs of their premium full grain (not the nubuck that everyone insists upon wearing) 6” waterproof boots, one of which I bought on sale just a few months ago, and I like them just fine. I think they’re good looking boots, comfortable right out of the box, and work great for snowy & wet winters here in Minnesota. And, for the price, I don’t have to worry too much about messing them up. I don’t really care about all the bandwagon stuff associated with the brand.

@jiboo6850 Жыл бұрын

@@TestMeatDollSteak right! then try Caterpillar Colorado original (not 2.0). or Dockers Ezinou by Gerli. you can have them at half the price and better quality. money well spent.

@khagenmoktan9308 Жыл бұрын

I like it

@blinsmaslom3263 Жыл бұрын

R. M. Williams is not worthy of the Top 50? 🤔

@jimmyjohnjuan Жыл бұрын

Taft Jack, we all know why you don't wear it and your wife liking it only cements that fact lol

@MrFrescocotone Жыл бұрын

Agree on most choices but the Vibergs. They are SOOO overvalued and thr Grant Stones m sorry but Made in China??? No thank you

@nodnodwinkwinkV Жыл бұрын

Those whites packer boots look very feminine, like a high heeled boot you'd expect a woman to wear in a western. It's even got a bit of frilly leather on the front!

@smiff9577 Жыл бұрын

I thought the Vanguard was same boot as the Logger but just shorter?

@t4rbrah899 Жыл бұрын

"ok guys, today I'll be ranking all of my 41 Chelsea boots and maybe 9 different boots."

@djhungzilla Жыл бұрын

All those taft boots are incredibly ugly lol you couldn't pay me to wear them

@memefeed2147 Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats Gaucho Ninja in terms of healthy footwear combined with bespoke quality. Looking at all these boots are making my feet hurt

@dm9078 Жыл бұрын

That paladiium boot 😂😂😂

@jiboo6850 Жыл бұрын

Dont laugh too much its one of the most used boot worldwide for military purpose. Cheap and hyper light , comfy, easy to clean and rather solid for the price. Everything a soldier needs to do his duty.

@layzy24 5 ай бұрын

What's this guys deal with Blundstone. He sounds like a certified hater. I think he's an ambassador for Thursday boots everytime I watch his review videos.

@TommyT888 Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of the Thursdays boots...

@memefeed2147 Жыл бұрын

Mid tier throwaway boots for sure

@baum7222 Жыл бұрын

You seem to be the only one

@memefeed2147 Жыл бұрын

@@baum7222 don’t be ignorant, sure, most people’s priorities top out at the level of Thursday boots, but real enthusiasts prefer better quality footwear you can buy and use for life. Thursday boots like most others kills your foot health with regular use.

@baum7222 Жыл бұрын

@memefeed who's being ignorant? I've never heard anyone say anything bad about Thursday boots like...... ever. And clearly this dude fits the bill of boot enthusiast and has like 20 pairs of Thursdays. I think the term you're looking for is "boot snob"

@orlog3343 Жыл бұрын

@@baum7222 that’s funny because I ONLY hear bad things about Thursday lol

@quotient9974 Жыл бұрын

Why not run your giveaway in Canada? We're your next door neighbours! :(

@MrFreeGman 7 ай бұрын

I hate how all these boot channels shill inferior Thursdays constantly. It's so obvious they get paid to do it too. It's one thing to say it's your personal top 50, but to claim it's a list from worst to best as if there's objectivity going into the list, and to then put Thursdays at #3 is just laughable. You're talking about a boot that's made by slave labor in Mexico, has a fake cap toe, uses cheap, thin leather, and uses synthetic materials in the insoles...

@klorell5319 Жыл бұрын

Too bad that the giveaway is just for US and Canada. Nice boots though

@kartikchary Жыл бұрын

You really put a Thursday boot over the Nick's and White's. Truman over Nick's, heaven's sake , who are you dude. You've lost a subscriber and a helluva lot of respect.

@BootSpy Жыл бұрын

these are the boots I wear most often and enjoy the most. and I'm sure I'll have different opinions next year... or maybe even next week. If you are upset about the boots I like, then you're taking things too seriously. I appreciate the time you've spent watching the channel and all the comments, especially on the early videos - those were definitely motivating when I was just in the early stages making vids. I hope you have a great New Year!

@keithpadgett5527 Жыл бұрын

@@BootSpy But this isn't titled "The boots I wear the most". It's titled "Worst to best". So you are saying that Nicks handmade boots are worse Thursday boots. This is literally a disservice to anyone that watches this and doesn't know any better. Do better.

@BootSpy Жыл бұрын

I’ve been cancelled

@vintageenthusiast23 Жыл бұрын

@@keithpadgett5527 worst to best in his opinion clearly not objectively