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Very weird request but if you arent doing anything with the metal attachments from the sole is there any chance I could buy them off you? I need replacements for one of my pairs!

The face paint alone deserves a like and subscribe.

Halloween Dad joke What do you find inside of goth boots? They have dark soles.

Laces through the heels is more than likely to keep the sole on.

I'd love to see how a pair from the 90s were made. Mine were indestructible I wore them all the time but they were so much heavier than the ones you get now.

Have a few pairs of new rocks and they are incredibly comfy! Never had any issues with the quality but i would recommend only buying them in the sale. New rock has sales pretty often and I’ve bought a pair 70% off.

There’s an entire world of goth/ industrial boots out there; it’d be awesome to see you review them, actually, since as you can see, they get pricy FAST. I know fluevogs have already been requested, but I’m sure I’m not the only person who’d be happy to give you a longer list of spooky brands to review. (I imagine these are primarily made for clubbing and general wear, so it’s also interesting to consider what would be “good” construction there-do you want a shank in shoes used for dancing? I know some styles of professional dance shoes don’t have shanks, so maybe that’s a consideration? What kind of sole is good for the abuse the shoes take, especially when it comes to the ability to fix them, either DIY or paying for it? Etc etc etc. )

I went to highschool with a girl who wore these kinds of boots. Very goth, all the dark shit. She sang opera, it was really cool.

To finally see my request come true was amazing. Thank you so much. I have to say I am hugely disappointed to see that the sole was glued on but otherwise everything else looked awesome. I had the exact same pair when I was 16 and finally threw them out when I was 31. They were my going out boots, work boots (I was a mechanic), walking boots, they were my everything boot for 15 years and never did the sole split or come away. Again, thanks for letting me see inside these boots. Top job, keep up the good work.

Please please please do a video cutting open rick Owens geobaskets. You would make the entire fashion community so mad. Plus I would love to see what is inside my pair without having to cut them in half myself

Your face caught me off guard 😂😂

So glad to see you finally did some New Rock boots! The entire spooky community thanks you! I have had new rocks for years, as well as other brands of extreme platform and 'goth' boots, and the number one problem is the soles coming away from the shoe. This occurs most often on cheaply made, synthetic boots which are only ever glued onto the sole, but i have never had that problem with New Rocks. I'm disappointed to see the hollow sole and the gluing on this pair, but i have to say i have had New Rocks that have lasted 10+ years with basically constant everyday wear, and I've only stopped wearing them because I get gifted another pair by my amazing mum! There's this whole library of knowledge, certainly in the goth community, where we all know the best extreme shoes and what brands to buy and which to avoid, and New Rocks have always been well received by everyone I've come across. They are kind of like your modern goth boot bread and butter i suppose! I know people who have had New Rocks for 20+ years and still going strong, and although they don't offer this anymore sadly, the company used to offer lifetime guarantees on all their boots so if they broke or you lost a bit of hardware they would replace free of charge which was great. Not to mention a big sign of confidence in the boots. I'd be curious to see you cut apart some other spooky brands of boots, especially Demonia boots, Buffalo boots, maybe some amazing old Swear boots (though I will cry when you cut them up because they are so rare now!) and I'm very curious to see what kind of flimsy cardboard those Killstar ones are made of lol! Demonias come in some incredible and outlandish styles - even more so than New Rock - but they are all synthetic and do not last nearly as long. However I must say from experience they hold up pretty well in the sole-peeling-off department which is great, and they don't cost the earth either so I suppose its an even trade. Either way, love your videos- they are so satisfying! And I would love to see you cut apart a bunch of stuff on the stranger side of things.

i have a pair of their boots (but without flamings). they're about 15 years old now and very comfortable. i definitely paid less than 200 euros for them back then.

I've got a pair of the womens equivilent of this style that are 15 years old, were worn almost daily for 5 of those years and have survived countless nights out and rowdy rock gigs and mosh pits. I have also got a more recent pair in a more standard style that have done thousands of miles with me on my motorcycle and apart from some fading of the colour, are still going strong. However, when I went to the New Rock store earlier this year, I was saddened that the quality of the boots no longer matches what it used to be, just trying them on in the store you could tell the materials were not as good as the older models and the construction was flimsier. If i wasn't so attached to my pair I'd send them to you for a comparison of the older models, maybe you can pick up a pair on ebay though?

"Stomp on things until the sole comes off." That's why I buy boots.

Buy them used! If they are your style and you can deal with the heaviness they feel pretty solid and comfortable, they aren't worth the retail price but at least here in Europe you can get decent condition pairs starting at the equivalent of 80$ or so, and for about 100-150$ you can get them in basically new condition :)

I've got probably 6 pairs of NewRocks. They changed with time quite a bit. My first pair is about 20yo (short ankle boots), still going strong though I abused them badly and a lot. Even the nubuck uppers held up nicely and the sole is still solidly on. A newer pair of almost kneehigh boots has not been so good - had to reglue the sole twice already, but other then that - really comfortable. The rest I don't wear so often, so can't say anything about durability.

Thank you for finally doing these! I'm so hyped

i have had my new rocks for more than21 years and they look great the sole has not fall on off

I have had 4 pairs since the late 1990s. One pair I sold because I just never wore them. The other three I still have and have never had a single issue with any of them. I don’t remember the exact ages of them all but even the newest pair is at least 10 yrs old. I wonder if they used to be constructed differently and maybe they have cut corners over the years? Also, I’ve never paid above $150 for a pair either - even my Neptunos. Cool video tho and I’m glad to see what’s inside the new ones. I think the reason for having so many air pockets in the soles is so the boot can actually flex when you walk. Other platforms, like shitty Demonias, have no give, so you wear them like a month and the sole rips off. And those are selling for over $100 a pair themselves. THAT is insanity. As far as “goth boots” go, I own One or more pairs of Terry de Havilland, original Transmuters, 2nd gen Transmuters, Magic Shoe Co, Pennangalan, and New Rocks - in addition to all my Docs. :)

I've had mine since 2002. I wore them almost daily for over 15 years of that time (they have servived a lot of mud, moshing and madness). They are still holding strong. I am currently waiting for new soles to be shipped to the UK and hope to keep wearing them for meny years to come. I am also buying the bronze steam punk boots for my birthday. You can't go wrong. Love New Rocks

Never cut a thicker sole before? Next one on the list: ganguro girl boots soles, can't wait!

This was painful to watch, but the $410 hit to find out how they're constructed is appreciated. For what it's worth, the lack of shank was never an issue for me, the boots are very rigid, but super comfy. I never had a single complaint and they last for years. The sole definitely wears on the heel though.

It would be interesting to see a series on steel toe boots. You might need a metal cutting blade on your band saw but it would be very interesting to see the differences.

Wow! i love the scary make up! And the boots looking smokin'! Wasn't expecting Halloween special - it's a very cool surprise

I had a black pair with purple accents. Definitely were just about looks...although I bought them because they did look like they were well made. This channel has taught me so much about actual real quality boots and what to look for.

I had a pair of these when I was around 15, I loved them!! But the soles split after like 3 months!! Over priced but I got a lot of attention. I even wore them to Dubai!

I've had a similar pair of these before and they are super comfy to walk in with an that rubber under you. Honestly the only thing that went wrong was the metal on the heel is prone to snapping. I think the rubber sole expands as you set your foot down because its quite soft and can pull the metal apart.

Always a good day when a new video comes out. :)

Yay so excited for this video omg!! I know that vintage new rocks were made differently (better) so in the future i think it’d be really interesting to compare them to these newer ones!

Woah, I bought a pair of these when I was 18 or so in Camden - ended up bringing them with me to the US when I emigrated and likely still have them, somewhere.

My brother had these back in 2001, we used to call him the terminator every time he wore those boots 😂

This was a dope video! Requesting that you cut in half some Michael Kors boots/shoes, or some other middle high end brands, would be very interesting to see if its even remotely worth paying 300$-500$ for designer boots/shoes.

Yaaasssss. Disappointing with the quality, but I'm glad to see an expansion out of mens work boots. I'm not sure if they were this brand, but a friend of mine had similar boots, and while they lasted a fair time, when they went it was the sole that gave out. Would love seeing more varied styles on here still. Cheap to moderate priced knee highs and such.

Ahh I'm so happy you were able to get these! I have this actual pair and haven't broken them yet, the weight took some getting used to but stomping around in them is too much fun! The leather, because it's so thick, was tough on my ankles to break in but when they're fully worn, they're great to wear. Wore them to work too, but had to stop since I found out they're no good on ladders. I'm so surprised at just how little is in them, always assumed they'd be solid rubber, because it certainly feels it. Have mine for about 5 years now. Love em! Luckily I didn't pay $400 for them, but I did pay £140, so yeah... Thanks for doing this video, and your makeup looks awesome! What did Toaster think of it? :D

I have had many of these boots, including the model you ripped apart in the review which were my favourite and longest lasting pair. They are more for image than practicality (but it can be quite handy having so much heft on your feet if you find yourself in certain situations, like concerts, festivals or "self defence"). Still, great boots and surprisingly comfortable, if you get a good fit. Some of the wear issues I had were the metal attachments breaking both at the front and the heel due to impact with various things, the flame stitching coming loose and even the heal counter coming loose on one pair. I also had the the sole split on another pair which rendered the boot almost unusable as the toe section would flop about, but being a cheap Goth living in London I continued to wear the boot for several months until I could afford an upgrade.

More goth boots videos please! I've never had New Rocks myself - too "metal-looking" for me - but I've had Demonias. This is fascinating stuff! Did you ever end up doing the women's vs men's boots video you mentioned on a video about Docs? I'd love to see that, but can't find it in your videos yet; I hope you still do it!

I've had a pair of their chunky sneakers for some 23 years now, that I bought for going to rock shows. Very comfy. I wasn't intending to buy $250 sneakers but they weren't marked at the store I got them from in Hollywood and I wasn't going to lose face with the cute sales girl that sold them to me. I've really enjoyed them.

thank you papa emeritus for this very informative video on new rocks

Yeah I saw you wave in the reflection of the ring. 😀

Since you said you had something interesting planned for Halloween.. I actually kind of expected something like this... I don’t know how or why, I just did

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

Thanks Weston for keeping this vid a surprise. A real trick and treat.

This is the funniest episode, by far. Was not expecting it, bravo. XD

Toaster is scared and hiding away from you. That's why we can't see him in the video.

I was deadass looking into this brand so this is amazing timing

The video I have been waiting for!

These are the best goth boots I ever owned. I had them for about 8 years and they are still like new with weekend heavy use. I always hear from many friends that they have lasted them 10 years. I have never ever heard of any that the sole has come off with those boots.

Costume boots, inside and out. A good chunk of the price might relate to the fact that these won’t be volume sellers

I have several pairs of New Rock boots and I have been very pleased with them. I have only experienced issues with the sole on one of the pairs after 4 years. My first pair is still going strong af 8 years. Unfortunately I have noticed that New Rock have recently changed the soles and the metal pieces on the boots, which is a pity.

I'd love to see you do a series of US military issued boots, from Vietnam war Jungle boots, to cold war "Cadillacs", up to present day Danner/Bates/Under Armor etc.

there's gotta be atleast more than one other sematary fan that laughed at the new rocks stomping the redbull can right

I currently wear a pair of newrocks as my everyday boot and I gotta say I'm not too worried even if the sole shoes come off cus that's what glue is for and if the sole dies then the newrocks website has all the parts needed to repair the boots

that makeup job you have is really fricken good. thats some quality work whoever did that.

I've had mine (same design) for 20 years, worn everyday for about 7 of those years. First to go was the zipper, then the flames started coming off. No problems with the sole

I wore those in high school, glad to see they are still selling after uhh 15 years.

The opening Ad was Dr, Martins, LOL

Makeup on point! Excellent review as always.

This is my favorite brand. Thank you for doing this!

Holy crap, you actually cut open New Rocks, this is amazing.

In terms for the Goth style plus longevity, these are the best for Goths. A lot of us are not necessarily looking for the most bulletproof, weatherproof or high quality boot/shoe to fit our creativity and expressions, just enough to where it looks cool to our eyes, is comfortable or not uncomfortable, but also isn't a dirt cheap quality of a shoe, and last long enough to fit into our daily lives which New Rock has done so far for all the Goths and just about anyone else who enjoys the style and longevity of New Rock unlike some other brands. (Looking at you Demonia.) Edit: Thank you very much for this video review on New Rock.

i love that you made this video. YES!

Rose Anvil never disappoints. Thumbs up! 👍

I’d love to see a review of the vegan collection of new rocks as it seems different to a lot of vegan leathers as well as the good year welt collection!

So excited to see New Rocks review. I have been planning to pick up a pair for clubbing. They are usually considered "high quality" in the goth community and I have friends who have New Rocks that are 20 years old and still "stomping". I'm surprised to hear they aren't really all that.

I love my New Rocks! Metal heel, gorgeous leather detailing.

I've had many pairs of New Rocks, which each lasted years before needing replacing, and despite numerous concerts/festivals, every terrain and environment/weather that was thrown at them, they all held up amazingly. It's nice to see they've changed one thing. The metal embellishments used to be attached by rods which fed into the rubber, and after a few years, one of the rods was bound to fail/shear and you'd have to remove that bit of metal. Replacing the rods with screws seems a no-brainer for anyone who's had this issue in the past. Also, I've always found NR's to be super comfortable, and you feel like you can take on the world when wearing them!

I want to see your rip open a pair of those massive platform Fila's, or similar.

I'm a bit of a goth and studying to be a shoemaker myself, and I've been walking daily on new rocks for over a now (M.373-S2). Out of all goth shoes, New Rocks are the best for sure.... But that doesn't mean they are all great compared to more regular shoe brands...

My new rock boots still on go after fifteen years ! I’ve hung off stair wells watching disturbed concert and been everywhere in them !

Man, thats exactly what i thought of (New Rock) when you teased it in the previous episode. I should have commented under that video!

if you've never seen laces that go through heels you've never seen dirk bikkemberg's boots and you probably should look into those

I REALLY wanted to hear "so I wore these at my shop for a month" for some reason.

I owned the same pair a long time ago and in the same colour too. They’re great for some added height and I had no issues with wear. However they’re also real uncomfortable to walk in.

I'm literally wearing a pair of these right now so I had to click straight away 🤣

"Hole in the sole" is a statement in hi-end Dirk Bikkembergs boots. Not sure if he "Invented it" but it is quite famous design.

I used to have a pair just like this in the mid-2000s. They were sooooo comfy. And surprisingly durable. Loved them. Only problem was the iron fittings on the sole at the front and back which broke every so often (easy enough to replace but still). I had another pair from them which were more military-looking and they were garbage, broke really quickly.

I love New Rocks, they're really comfy! I used to call them "my slippers"

I am waiting for redwing to tap into the goth market. These consumers may finally be provided with quality construction that can withstand all of the dancing, sweat, and other activities. On another note, the face paint reminds me of Ghost.

laces going thru the heel is a stapel of a lot of designer boots, like 2000$ price

Happy Halloween, love the make up!

you waving in the reflection of the ring was a nice touch!

Not shown here: several layers of teenage angst.

So, I appreciate you taking the boots apart like that but I have to say that these are the best boots I've ever owned. I got my first pair used and wore them for over a decade basically every day. Motorcycle, camping, hiking, all the things they weren't designed for lol For reference, mine had Velcro straps, before the zipper option was available. I ended up giving them to a friend's son when he was a punk rock teen before I moved to Japan 8 years ago... And bought a new pair over here and still wearing them. Two pairs of boots for almost 20 years. Still hiking, motorcycling and being dumb but the boots just don't die. So, at least in my opinion, they're the best boots out there if you want both reliable and cool looking. :)

oh hell yeah I've been hoping for a New Rock video!

Felt compelled to say I bought a pair of New Rocks (taller and heavier than these) in 1999 and wore them for 8ish years basically every weekend to shows, trips to the city, stomped around Philly and New York. They were a mix of black matte looking leather and shiny black patent leather. They are still in great shape though my style has changed and I only wear them a couple times a year now. The toes and inner heels are scuffed but to be expected. I wore the hell out of those boots The patent leather still looks perfect. Only problem is mine had a thin metal accent that wrapped around the sides and underneath of the heel that was made of one solid piece of thin metal. Those broke early on and I removed it. But you couldn’t tell anything was missing. Loved the look and was WAY MORE comfortable than the Doc Martens everyone gets hung up on. Think I paid close to $300 back in the day. They were worth it for a unique boot than never failed to get looks and compliments.

You having your face painted and doing the review completely normal reminds me of Ben from parks and rec when he's casually wearing a full batman suit

That paint caught me off guard!!

I bought a pair of these in the 90s. Still have them in a box somewhere. I broke the cheap metal front brackets by kicking things. Loved the attention they got though.

Do more of these type of boots!

The quality was a lot better but things have changed.

omg, that caught me off guard

I liked the wave in the octoskull 😄 PS: your face was really spooky 🐙

These are the only boots I don't destroy in a month flat. Had the ones I wear every day for 3 years now & they're still going strong. My last pair was 15 years old & I definitely wore them down to the voids, the metal plates do a great job of extending the life of the sole. I would never buy a pair of boots with zips again though, takes a lot of scrolling through the site to find a pair without zips.

Lmao!! Anti-water planing tread design? Like Goodyear Aquatread tires from the 90’s? Unless a goth kid can run 60 mph in the rain, I think the tread design is a little out of touch...

I have three pairs ranging in age one since high school so nearly 13 years old. They all are showing no signs of wearing out anytime soon. Very comfortable and can be worn all day. And if you wanted to get noticed you certainly will. I don’t think I will have the need to buy anymore.

I got this boots a few years ago for 230€ AND i still love them! 🥺💕 They're really comfortabel (besides their weight) and i always feel so safe in it 🔥

but they are sooooooooo comfyyyyyy!!! I bought mine second hand and they are my comfiest shoes tbh! Really sturdy in my experience and I love being a lil taller.

I have had a pair of these boots for around 17-18 years, they used to be worn almost every day, now only in the colder weather... Never had any problems with them, good soft leather inside, firm support on the ankles. In the uk I paid £120 for them when I got them.