We busted a $100,000,000 brand selling you junk (Portland Leather)
Рет қаралды 1,118,866
Күн бұрынBuy some leather wallets, belts and more from the Rose Anvil shop right here - bit.ly/44jXLNu
And yes, we lost the audio from the cutting footage, whoops
Buy here to help support the channel:
Portland Leather Almost Perfect Moc Toe Boot - bit.ly/3LS5D0X
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
Nicks Moc Toe boot review (Cut in Half): • Nicks Boots Just Made ...
JK 300 boot review (Cut in Half): • Did JK Boots really ma...
White's Perry Select review (Cut in Half): • People’s favorite moc ...
Red Wing Iron Ranger review (Cut in Half): • Truth about Red Wing I...
Iron Ranger Resole: • [ASMR] Upgrading the R...
Red Wing 1907 review (Cut in Half): • BEFORE YOU BUY - Red W...
Grant Stone Field Boot review (Cut in Half): • Can Grant Stone compet...
White's C350-CS review (Cut in Half): • Is arch support VITAL ...
ROSE ANVIL CHANNELS:
Rose Anvil - / @roseanvil
Rose Anvil 2 - / @roseanvil2
Rose Anvil Builds - / @roseanvilbuilds
ROSE ANVIL EMAIL LIST:
Limited Edition - forms.gle/Q6osghGZ99WirJgb9
ROSE ANVIL LINKS:
WEBSITE - roseanvil.com/collections
INSTAGRAM - / rose_anvil
PATREON - / roseanvil
CREDIT:
White's Factory Tour: • Division Road's White'...
Maury Compilation: • A Maury Compilation! T...
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:40 History
2:15 Boot Marketing 101
3:31 Leather Tests
4:27 Lining
5:25 The Outsole
6:05 Construction
6:50 The Saving Grace?
7:25 Cut in Half
8:10 Reveal
9:17 The Questions
10:20 Final Thoughts
11:51 Moctober Ranking
#portlandleathergoods #portlandleather
@RoseAnvil 8 ай бұрын
Buy some cool leather goods from the Rose Anvil shop right here - bit.ly/44jXLNu
@Dohnjoe5940 8 ай бұрын
can you review any cole haan boots pleeeease?
@Rubber_guardian 8 ай бұрын
Do dr marten steel toe work boots
@palon1819 8 ай бұрын
can you do Tod's sneakers? and Paraboot?
@alexluna5974 8 ай бұрын
Can you review duradero boots
@guyfawkesuThe1 8 ай бұрын
Do a review of L.L. Bean's "Bucksport" boots.
@_bats_ 8 ай бұрын
Brands like this are the reason why basically any product advertised to me via Instagram is probably cheap, fake bullshit.
@salvatoreIII 8 ай бұрын
Same with Facebook ads it seems
@willem2099 8 ай бұрын
That makes no sense. Could you explain that?
@_bats_ 8 ай бұрын
@@willem2099 a lot of the stuff I see advertised repeatedly to me on IG is nonsense masquerading as quality. Lots of fake heritage workwear stuff, cheap mass-produced knives marketed as high-quality Japanese stuff, etc. Basically, it reeks of exactly the same stuff as this: some entrepreneur with no knowledge of the actual product or how to do it right making a start-up direct-to-consumer brand that looks like some respected high-quality item but is really just a cheap knockoff with a big marketing budget behind it.
@firemarshaldil 8 ай бұрын
Idk, my Thursday's are actually a great value and they advertised pretty heavy on those platforms.
@sbentsen2714 8 ай бұрын
Straight up dude, initially I had also seen ads for Thursday boots, and was skeptical. Then I heard about the brand from a couple different people online and saw their website looked very professional, ordered a pair of captains and was very surprised. 👌🏼🔥
@GigaPorkBun 8 ай бұрын
Hey - Something I can comment on... I interviewed for a position @ Portland Leather earlier in the year. I knew something was up during the second interview when I met Curtis himself because he crashed the interview!! He was incredibly crude, unprofessional, and cocky. He said "We want to get rid of the employees that fucking suck" and it felt super off-putting to hear that in a job interview. He would ask me about my interests and then immediately challenge me on everything I brought up, trying to one-up me at every point. I like basketball? Well he sits courtside all the time. I enjoy live music? He was backstage last week. That kind of BS. When I was shown the Patina line of products, I asked a few basic questions about construction and he became visibly frustrated, took them out of my hands, and left the interview. Funnily enough, I got offered the position by HR, but turned it down because the CEO was so unbelievably unpleasant. Wasn't the kind of guy you want to work for.
@jerseattle0722 7 ай бұрын
Smart move! The interview goes both ways. Just like dating!
@flexjoe2000 7 ай бұрын
Dude's a clown, en evil clown like most of the rest of "Rich America".
@nihilismistheonlyway4680 7 ай бұрын
Was that here in Portland? Yikes. The guy sounds like a piece of work. Wise move to not take position. I've met the owners of deek & Brian's outdoor adventures and they are pretty cool dudes.
@cmg25 7 ай бұрын
Yikes
@ItsChristineTV 7 ай бұрын
I had a feeling something was off about Curtis. I watched a few podcasts with him as the guest and he seemed to make outlandish claims and to me he seemed disingenuous. I kept wondering if anyone else saw what I saw, because the hosts of these podcasts just glossed over all of it. Anyway, thanks for sharing, it validates how I felt.
@Inceptor1254 7 ай бұрын
There is no artisan boot maker in the world that can put out as many high quality boots in a year as Portland Leather claimed to. Big red flag
@albal9462 8 ай бұрын
I bought Portland Leather boots DAYS before this video came out. I wish I had known! I’m at least comforted in knowing that I didn’t overpay, but I’m disappointed that I spent money on a dishonest company. Thank you for making these videos!
@KevinPassino 8 ай бұрын
If you haven't gotten them yet, just reject the shipment and have them returned and get your money back. Then look into a pair of Thursdays for not a lot more money and more than twice the quality.
@amorgladiador8856 7 ай бұрын
I know you like the boots but I would try to return them and take recs from channels like these to invest in a better made pair of boots. When I was in HS, I bought top of the line motorcycle mid-calf boots that I wore and my mother also wore. She would take them every few years to the shoe cobbler to change the soles. When she passed away, I inherited the boots back and I am wearing them today. She taught me to look for expert craftsmanship in classic styles that you can wear for a lifetime. You can take the $100-150 spent here and buy a higher but better made boot from a reputable company than spending that same amount every couple of years and end up spending more over time. Cost per wear, a very overused concept, but very true in terms of buying more expensive but better made items that will pay for themselves over time. Best.
@delia_watercolors8186 7 ай бұрын
Even if you recieved them, you can return if you want to. Usually, there is a 30 day return period. However, every store/brand is different.
@Cafeallday222 7 ай бұрын
Return them. Show them this and say they weren't honest.
@withelisa 7 ай бұрын
I've been wearing Portland Leather boots for less than a year and the stitching is falling apart, of all things. My previous boots lasted over five years so this is pretty disappointing.
@infernalstan886 8 ай бұрын
Simple rule - if it's advertised to you a lot, count it against the product/brand
@jamescaron6465 8 ай бұрын
Never thought about it that way, but you have a point.
@cuchanu 8 ай бұрын
Because ultimately you end up paying for advertising and not the quality of the product. I was immediately suspicious of this brand when I was looking for boots, and I know a decent amount about apparel and construction and I could see some red flags right away. They do look decent though. I ended up buying a pair of hari mari on clearance for $100 and they are great. Full leather, no need for a lining. Excellent construction. To be fair the full price was 190 bucks or something, but even at that price they were pretty good deal.
@johnparker2088 8 ай бұрын
Not always true. Big brands advertise alot
@markdotinc8371 8 ай бұрын
They claim to cut out all the cost of the middlemen by going DTC, then spend all that money on social media marketing 😖
@VaunShiz 8 ай бұрын
Facts
@gr8990 8 ай бұрын
Came for carnage and was not disappointed 😂 So glad you're trashing the scammers.
@Alejo91PA 8 ай бұрын
Hahaha
@zacharyybarra7676 8 ай бұрын
Same :D
@thegreattuna7187 8 ай бұрын
I'm inundated with their ads on Facebook. I'm wondering if I can get away with posting this body on their ads.
@RaymondRAYCE 8 ай бұрын
A bloodbath! Lol
@saidigranados8725 8 ай бұрын
Same 😂😂
@deerhaven3350 7 ай бұрын
I bought a beautiful leather handbag from Portland Leather about five years ago and still love it and get compliments on it all the time. It's sad to see they're not putting the same quality into their boots.
@QuickQuips 7 ай бұрын
Yeah. Tanner Leatherstein has positively reviewed their handbags.
@jennamars80 7 ай бұрын
Same! I was surprised to see the company associated with scams because I REALLY like my purse. I've been using it for 2 years and it still looks great. I'll stick to leather Doc Martins for boots.
@dubiouslydarling8792 7 ай бұрын
@@jennamars80 Doc Martins aren't really a reputable brand anymore either. Super uncomfortable and newer models have super cheap soles.
@jeweldenile8995 7 ай бұрын
I came to the comments to see about their purses and totes. I’m glad to see positive reviews. I am being flooded with their advertising and have considered purchasing one.
@ashInTheWoods 7 ай бұрын
I bought one of their totes and had terrible color transfer issues onto my clothes. When I asked them what to do about it, they were completely unhelpful. They just expect us to ruin our clothes to break in a bag.
@noneofus007 7 ай бұрын
Great work! Full grain leather is the full hide of the animal and is usually very thick and therefore expensive... and it ages well with a lovely patina (horse saddle for instance). It is a shame that these companies lie about their products and make genuine companies look like they are over charging people. I have $300 full grain boots that are over 15 years old and totally worth it. Thank you for the good work that you do.
@TheElf_Online 7 ай бұрын
I was passed down a genuine leather jacket from my friends mother. The jacket is older than me by about a decade and it’s still looking fantastic. It could use a bit of repair I haven’t gotten around to, but it’s just the lining coming undone and fraying, but the leather itself has absolutely no issues.
@bethanychatman9531 6 ай бұрын
Are they still comfortable?
@xxportalxx. 6 ай бұрын
More importantly imo if you kick something sharp full grain will stop it from slicing your feet and ankles open.
@CheapSushi 4 ай бұрын
$300 15+ years ago means something different to $300 in 2024.
@opthomas09 8 ай бұрын
I interviewed for their Shopify developer position back in May and made it through a couple rounds before they went with someone else. They told me all of their products are made in Mexico and were very proud to tell me they pay their workers "higher than normal for the region" which as a Texan I knew meant "way less than minimum wage in America" lmfao not sure why KZfaq recommended this to me I'm a flip flop guy but good video man and glad to know I dodged a bullet
@ikonproject 8 ай бұрын
You absolutely dodged a bullet. Absolute trash company.
@vulpsturm 8 ай бұрын
Yeah that's the thing about these "feel good" stories about outright colonialists who say that "well we pay better than the average in this poor country". Paying a nickle over "the average wage" is how these places operate their grifts. Much like the "fair trade coffee" BS and other things that make rich left coasters feel good about exploiting near slave labor.
@dcfly 7 ай бұрын
Hmm... Did you wear flip-flops to the interview?
@gund89123 7 ай бұрын
Made in Mexico is better than made in china for sure. I would give them some credit.
@k80_ 7 ай бұрын
@@gund89123 what do you mean “better”? Most shoes are mass produced using machines, so any location will use pretty much the same equipment and techniques. It only really matters if it’s an item from a region that has a tradition of crafting that type of item (Irish wool sweaters or Lithuanian linen come to mind) Not sure which region of Mexico they source their labor from but if it is near texas as op implied it could very well be a region that is entrenched in the craft of leather working.
@AriWeismanchester 8 ай бұрын
In other words their "discounted" $98 boot is in fact a full price $98 shoe.
@irandude1655 8 ай бұрын
It is in fact a $35 dollar boots.
@leighfoulkes7297 8 ай бұрын
Just imagine build a product for around 5 dollars, setting retail at $100 and then giving an 80% discount on said product. They'd still be making a $15 dollar profit.
@johnwolf1113 8 ай бұрын
@leighfoulkes7297 thats how GM sells cars 😂
@j.sargent9172 8 ай бұрын
@@johnwolf1113all companies not just gm
@AltimaNEO 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, theyre leather sneakers pretty much
@AisforAlibi1 7 ай бұрын
On their behalf, they did immediately refund my money when I returned a purse that I felt did not live up to the advertising. No questions asked.
@sblumenstein6688 6 ай бұрын
They know many people don’t want to be bothered. That’s how they make the money.
@CriticalReactor 5 ай бұрын
That's not a high bar, I can get my money back for a box of pencils at Walmart.
@patrickmckeegan5345 7 ай бұрын
I have relied on boots hunting in extreme weather for decades. Quality and associated price matters when you are miles into the back country in the middle of a blizzard for days. Back in the 70's these were called campus hikers, never used on a trail. My insulated RedWings have never let me down.
@jholid6y 8 ай бұрын
Marketers getting trashed is why I love this channel.
@paulharling7657 8 ай бұрын
He's not trashing the marketing. He is trashing the customers. Businesses use bee ess to sell because it works. People are gullible and drink the kool-aid.
@jackfalcon5352 7 ай бұрын
@@paulharling7657 huh? he directly trashed the company’s marketing multiple times, he didn’t once criticize the customers.
@PUDINHED 6 ай бұрын
@@jackfalcon5352 advertising, not marketing.
@Lreclusa 6 ай бұрын
@jackfalcon5352 I think what they're insinuating is that he's saying the marketing is bad and lies, but the fact that they are successful means that there are people gullible enough to fall for it, and that's an indictment on the consumer. The company makes the bs advertising because it works. Regardless of how scummy we might find it, they wouldn't do it if it didn't work. If consumers on average were more discerning and waited for independent reviews like this one before making bigger purchases, these ad campaigns wouldn't succeed, therefore they wouldn't exist.
@ChrisWijtmans 5 ай бұрын
you cant expect everyone to know how a boot is made, i am not going to attack the average consumer for falling for IT scams /marketing just because i am a professional.@@paulharling7657
@bear8myparents734 8 ай бұрын
Weston is doing the Lord's work and keeping leather goods in check.
@louieg3276 8 ай бұрын
Sure is! Church!
@BeatsRhymesClothes 8 ай бұрын
Indeed he is. The Lord's work is what I exactly tell people what he is doing. Trippy seeing someone else say the same.
@lamarwilliams185 8 ай бұрын
I’m already subscribed. I appreciate the fact that you did not waste time with telling the whole story in one sentence. Letting people decide if they want to hear the details. Most reviewers leave a open ended statement. Thinking a viewer does not know how to skip forward. I will share this video!!! Keep up the good work!!!
@martybadboy 7 ай бұрын
I am a tradesman who has bought dozens and dozens of boots over the last three decades. I bought cheap and I bought expensive. When I see the advertisement for these boots, I don't see any tradesmen, I see white collar guys guys going for a certain look. These boots will never be put to the test; they'll never mount a ladder; they'll never walk in mud; they'll never have their toes scraped up when you crawl around on your knees. So I say, for the soy boys who are never going to wear these boots out, they're good enough!
@mrpablomx 6 ай бұрын
Tradesmen don’t go out to the movies? Restaurants? Parties? Nightclubs?
@Druggid 8 ай бұрын
"...or is it just another case of a brand with a big budget making outlandish claims to sell a subpar product to people that don't know any better." This is exactly why I watch and love this channel. We need this for a lot of different industries.
@sicilianocamiliano222 8 ай бұрын
"Outlandish claims" equals lie..... better an intenali lie(s)! 😮
@trotsky8256 8 ай бұрын
Simply a fast fashion boot for your local pick-up artist. Pairs well with thumb rings and v necks.
@justinland1208 7 ай бұрын
They really make my tribal armband tattoo pop.
@priceandpride 7 ай бұрын
Love a good dupe!
@flt528 7 ай бұрын
LOL - thumb rings. Is that a thing? Don't think I've ever seen a guy wearing a thumb ring, but it certainly sounds like it fits with the cheeseball vibe of these boots.
@stldweller 7 ай бұрын
Im glad I live in the midwest, Ive never seen a man with a thumb ring.
@SilvaDreams 7 ай бұрын
@@flt52890's version of a hipster, only they were more mock "bad boy"
@andreaandrea6716 7 ай бұрын
I love you. I LOVE that you disclose the lies that permeate the vastness of our shopping experiences. (For this reason alone, I almost never buy retail). THANK YOU!
@TheTaysoren 7 ай бұрын
Watching you cut the boot in half gave me the heeby jeebies; 7:33 narrowly avoiding putting your hand in the blade path, 7:35 cutting toward yourself, 7:43 putting fingers in the path of the band saw. I'm glad you're ok.
@fellowviewer1095 7 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you
@mdkooter 6 ай бұрын
I was also a little surprised how clumsy he was with the cutting...darn
@TKing2724 6 ай бұрын
Always cut towards your thumb, not your chum.
@robertmitchell2178 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your honest opinions. It is astounding how the marketplace is becoming filled with so many snake oil products. Keep up the great work!
@davepelfrey3958 8 ай бұрын
Robert Mitchell, I couldn't agree more.
@revoltpuppy 8 ай бұрын
@@zekeyeager1458 In conclusion, nothing is wrong with capitalism except for the things that are wrong with capitalism.
@revoltpuppy 8 ай бұрын
@@zekeyeager1458 😆 Hahaha!
@user-otzlixr 8 ай бұрын
Wow , this thread went stupid real quick.
@revoltpuppy 8 ай бұрын
@@user-otzlixr You’re overthinking it.
@rabonour 8 ай бұрын
I've been bombarded by these ads too. I know enough about boots that I was very skeptical, but of course I couldn't know for sure. I think part of what's frustrating is that this product could have some legitimacy if it was advertised as boot looks with sneaker comfort, but instead they go with the scammy "better than $500 boots" angle. Thanks for exposing them.
@sinisterthoughts2896 8 ай бұрын
agreed, these have a place in the market, but instead of owning up to what they are they try to drag down their competitors and lie about their own product. simply shameful.
@johnmccallum8512 8 ай бұрын
If these were being sold in The UK they would be in the "Special Buys" Aldi and Lidl sell that are dirt cheap, maybe.
@Mr.CBlack 8 ай бұрын
I love that you tear these BSing companies apart. You have a new subscriber! Keep doing what you are doing. Call out the liars.
@wale26. 5 ай бұрын
“Far from the worst but even farther from the best” is an expression I am stealing from this video 🙂
@calebroam8872 8 ай бұрын
I saw a facebook post, like so many others have, where someone commented "rose anvil has entered the chat." Portland weirdly responded with, "we tried but it cost money to be featured." Much like their boot claims I assumed this to be lie.
@InGrindWeCrust2010 8 ай бұрын
Laughably bullsh*t. Well, now you get featured for free, genius!
@nicholaspietrzak9992 8 ай бұрын
Even if they had to pay money, with those profit margins there’s now way it’d be too much for them lol.
@ufooooooooooooooooo 8 ай бұрын
Lol costs what? A cheap pair of boots? The marketing "genius" probably knew Weston would be baited anyway with their shoddy "🤫🤫🤫 Look bro QUICK they don't want you to see this 😱🫣🫨😶🌫️" strategy.
@jondurrett9277 8 ай бұрын
I saw the same post on Facebook. To me it just sounded like they didn't want weston to cut their garbage in half and expose them. Such bs from a bs company
@handybunny 8 ай бұрын
So glad you did this! I keep seeing the ads everywhere too. A fake Goodyear welt makes me angry.
@tammymorningstar4794 8 ай бұрын
Fangry. Tam's other half
@SugaryPhoenixxx 8 ай бұрын
I saw your video recommended about the WW1 boots & trench foot so I watched it. I was like "Wow, this guy seems to know an awful lot about boots". I was thinking, "I swear if this man's whole channel is about boots, I have no choice but to subscribe just for the dedication". I opened your channel, & low & behold, it was ALL ABOUT BOOTS lol. I love it. You have a new subscriber & I am enjoying learning more about boots! Thats actually awesome. I didnt know a thing about quality boots prior to today, thanks to you.
@sma7141 5 ай бұрын
I've been in the footwear business for over 25 years. This guy knows what he's talking about. Good analysis with step by step (literal) breakdown of the Patina
@stevemcgowen 8 ай бұрын
Portland Leather is DESIGNED in Portland. Made in Mexico and probably India and China. Similar leather companies in the USA sell leather briefcases, travel bags, pouches, cross body bags. When I looked into them I noticed many have the exact same product, but with their brands on them. They are mass made in India and other places... To me they are worth nothing. I would never wear them. On the fair market, they are in the Walmart class, so maybe $40...
@XDWX 8 ай бұрын
By "designed" they mean they took crayons and drew a rough stick drawing on a piece of toilet paper and gave it to Mexico to produce.
@_HMCB_ 8 ай бұрын
I said $55 😂 but you’re right. I bet you get better at Payless (are they even still around?).
@OleLockAndKey 8 ай бұрын
So they're basically an Amazon FBA brand
@ryanpeck3377 8 ай бұрын
And im sure when they say “designed” in portland it’s usually just picking small details like the color of the stitching or the sole etc from the maunfacturers catalog/option. Same thing happens in many industries. Many things are “designed” in the us and made in china, india etc and the manufactures logo stamped on it.
@xcofcd 8 ай бұрын
Mexico doesn't have to be bad. I have some Saddleback stuff and its great. I had never last a wallet as long as the one from them. If they're made in India you can calculate the costs of the boots by the fact you can get custom made tailored shoes for 40-50 USD and that might even be a special price only for "rich" foreigners...
@patentleatherkicks 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. You're right, the problem isn't that it's a bad product per se, the problem is the false advertising. This company could have chosen a marketing strategy that emphasized that their boots were as comfortable as sneakers, because they're built like a sneaker. Plenty of people would have bought them. But instead they decided to say that they're higher quality than boots that cost three times as much... that's just not true.
@splashpit 8 ай бұрын
I was thinking as I watched this that they would be a good alternative to sneakers if you are a boot guy
@pete3pete 8 ай бұрын
These boots are for the fashion posers who want to look like the men who need real boots.
@johnaaron37 8 ай бұрын
I disagree. Unless one is wearing actual Crocs, foam rubber soles are trash.
@splashpit 8 ай бұрын
@@johnaaron37 crocs are the shoe choice of those that have given up on life
@smokestakz 8 ай бұрын
Youre right, they appear to have the same outsole as my dude shoes, which are ultra comfy, only shoes i can wear with my sciatica right now. But i would not call my dude shoes high quality shoes like my ultra boosts or ultra bounce adidas. They are roughly 65 dollars a pair and are expected to only last about 6 to 9 months. Had dude done some dumb shit advertising like this company id find another option out of spite.
@Tess_Uh01 8 ай бұрын
I was tempted to buy the boots on sale and other leather goods... but after your review, you just save me from making a big mistake! 👍 thanks!!
@davidmata4786 7 ай бұрын
Great series. I love me some boots and shoes and there's nothing worse than getting scammed on what you think is a pair of boots that you think are going to last forever. Well done.
@kurtinfl 8 ай бұрын
This video is so gratifying. Earlier today, just this same day this video released, I saw Portland Leather's response to a fb comment suggesting they get their boots on Rose Anvil. They said wouldn't happen, because they claim they'd have to pay Rose Anvil money. LIARS!
@cammobunker 8 ай бұрын
Most already know this, but for the new guys-the disciplines of making bags and making boots are completely different. With bags you have leather and maybe a fabric liner. Any idiot like me can buy some random leather, some basic tools and cobble together a functional bag. With enough practice you might even get good at it, even very good. Shoes, and especially boots, are a whole other animal. Shoes/boots are normally subject to stresses that a bag will never see, or see only sometimes at worst. Also a bag will not normally make you miserable and want to set fire to it, but a badly made or poorly fitted shoe/boot is definitely in danger of arson.
@tazdevil5032 8 ай бұрын
I paid just 300 for my Bed Stu boots and they are on the second resole. I couldn't be more happy with them. Keep up the good work
@Vulneravariable 8 ай бұрын
I was close to buying a different style last month and remembered that I haven’t worn out my marketplace $40 Red Wings yet. Thank you for the reminder of “if its too good to be true, it probably is.” Cheers.
@Javierm0n0 8 ай бұрын
The fact they went for knockoff soles is the biggest tell here for me.
@R.J._Lewis 8 ай бұрын
It was the welt for me. The stitching looked like there was no tension in the thread, so it couldn't possibly be actually holding anything on.
@rastislavstanik 8 ай бұрын
@@R.J._LewisI think these leather strips come pre-stiched :D
@mothra__13 8 ай бұрын
Those soles are offensive.
@TwoBs 7 ай бұрын
“””Artisan made””” … then slaps that gaudy sole on it.
@craig7887 8 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you did this. I have a different Patina boot that this. I gave them a very honest 3 star review. They never posted it. Now I know why all their reviews are only 4 or 5 stars.
@andrewsalazar98 8 ай бұрын
Wow!
@Cynsham 8 ай бұрын
It’s also quite common for companies to pay people to leave fictitious 4-5 star reviews on products. That practice is rampant on Amazon.
@mungbean345 7 ай бұрын
I had a chance to review a pair of "Wolf work boots," and while I couldn't go so far as to cut them in half, they definitely gave the same disappointing vibes in the tests I ran. I'd love to hear your thoughts on them.
@Tyler-zo6xe 8 ай бұрын
Can't say much about wearables, but have purchased several of their bags for my wife and daughter. They've been very good quality. Thank you for your review.
@mannycalavera2335 8 ай бұрын
As someone who used to buy expensive boots that were nowhere near worth the price because I did not know any better: Thank you for exposing these fake brands.
@robertsawyer7444 8 ай бұрын
0lpl
@ChampionCorner 8 ай бұрын
I recommend Thursday boots for anyone needing good quality, dressier boots that hit higher than $200+ price. I have a pair of their President model. They’ve been great.
@GHinWI 8 ай бұрын
Nope, another company that’s intentionally obtuse about where their products are made. They could just say it in the product description, but you have to dig thru their FAQ just to find a wish-washy answer.
@FireSilver25 7 ай бұрын
Omg I was thinking of shopping there!!!! So glad you did this. I’d like to request you dissect some handmade huaraches with the tire soles. I so want a pair of those!
@kevinmurphy3464 7 ай бұрын
When you buy quality you (usually) only cry once. I wore my Whites firefighting wildland boots for 25 years. I just retired and I still wear them. Brushed them, oiled them and sent them back to Whites to have them resoled and never had an issue. They cost about $300 USD back then and about $560 USD today. Having a comfortable boot that lasts along time is worth the money. Great channel and thanks for these honest reviews.
@joshuatorres1305 8 ай бұрын
Thanks 4 showing us the fakes out there
@cdeaker 8 ай бұрын
Portland Leather will now probably use an edit in their marketing saying “Rose Anvil placed our boot at the top of the 2023 Moctober leaderboard of leading Moc toe boots*” (*small print: current standing from video 5th October)
@bloopagaloota3961 7 ай бұрын
THANK YOU. I was literally going to buy a pair of these today and this video came at random in my feed.
@wanderingfattie 7 ай бұрын
Omg thank you. I’ve been shopping around for a leather tote and they’re ads have been flooding my feeds. I almost gave them a try. Won’t be doing that now! 🤗
@hmApollo101 8 ай бұрын
This is why Thursday boots also annoyed me at first... they went too heavy on the online advertising and made me think rhey were just a crap brand, but hey turns out they're actually pretty solid boots
@Zelinc 8 ай бұрын
They are, but not the hype people give them. The insole is trash and the leather gets cut up way too easy.
@artninja2579 8 ай бұрын
Sir, I appreciate every single one of these videos you do. You have taught me so much about boots and boot construction. Thank you.
@stacyodom1746 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for informing the consumer! Great report👍🏻
@giovanninasuluh 7 ай бұрын
Not the Maury treatment LOL!!!! I loved this!
@cavscout1418 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for singlehandedly changing how i buy footwear. Recently, I have only bought boots based on your reviews and youve yet to disappoint.
@jacobh9014 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this. I keep seeing ads every day and seeing boots “on Sale” for $100 sounds tempting but they definitely didn’t seem right to me. Glad I never tried a pair
@relaxationandmeditationsta4472 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the excellent review!
@ultraboombean 8 ай бұрын
I would never watch a boot review but this was hilarious
@gkcamden9050 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for shining a light on dishonest peddlers of fake products.
@carlr2837 8 ай бұрын
You don't always get what you paid for, but getting substantially more than you paid for in a newly designed and manufactured products is extremely rare. Always remember that the more money a brand puts into advertising and/or distribution, the less they can put into the product itself.
@ragepig1059 8 ай бұрын
I read an article that said everlane was backed by VC's and gave product away at a loss at first. A few years ago, their priced seemed too good to be true; and they were, as the article explained that the strategy was to make little profit for a while while building customer loyalty. Build customer loytalty providing exceptional, silk and cotton value, assume your customers are very dum and will be interested later in paying much higher prices for polyester and viscose XD lmao
@carlr2837 8 ай бұрын
A good example of where the strategy was used successfully is Amazon. At first, their prices were very low, and shipping was fast and free, getting lots of people to start buying there. Now, 20 years or so later, their prices are higher, and you can often find better prices elsewhere. Also, Prime keeps going up, and you can no longer get free shipping on small orders, plus returns are more difficult and/or expensive to do. However, people like the convenience and selection, so they continue to buy there, and Amazon has become massively profitable.
@9_nein_9 8 ай бұрын
@@carlr2837was a regular Amazon shopper until the prices started to climb. Was also tired of the late delivery process and the crushed packages . I'll spend my $$$ elsewhere
@UstedTubo187 10 күн бұрын
The thing that was the most enlightening to me about this video and the comment section is that there are people out there who actually watch ads. Astonishing.
@shereemorgan1430 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the honest review!
@jasonnugent963 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. As a recent new resident of Portland, I was caught off guard by the intense in-your-face advertising. I have no money, so it was always on my "maybe someday list".. but not any more :P
@Lemonade_Stand_ 6 ай бұрын
Theyre not even from Portland anymore. HQ is in Texas and theyre made in Mexico. They do have an outlet store in Portland though.
@jerl7320 8 ай бұрын
Cheers for exposing these shady business.
@isatoro77 6 ай бұрын
What a great channel! Just found it and loved the explanation and visuals 😅 LOVE Subscribing
@ronaldnayman4841 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your time and research.
@theelectricant98 8 ай бұрын
Worth mentioning -- someone could get injured wearing these as workboots if they fall for the marketing
@ASavageEye 8 ай бұрын
I have bought $50 work boots that were safer than these, in fact its all I wear at work and I can get a couple of years out of each pair. Never had an actual injury despite the amount of things I have dropped on them or stood on and that includes nails sticking out of pallets. These pieces of crap would see me in hospital if I wore them to work.
@hihaveaniceday9386 7 ай бұрын
Thats why i stick to brands thay are know for work boots lol
@LK_EBM 8 ай бұрын
Pretty scummy company. Thanks for making this video!
@guaporeturns9472 8 ай бұрын
Fitting for Portland Oregon
@brianruff1133 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, because companies like Langlitz and Wesco are shit? Get real.@@guaporeturns9472
@philfortner1805 8 ай бұрын
I own a single pair of hand made Italian shoes that are worth $600 today and the leather is very very soft. Nothing compares.
@gerardoyepez-qp3yd 8 ай бұрын
Dude, THANK YOU! I love it.
@gsp0113 8 ай бұрын
Great report. It's always nice to be reminded just how dishonest most of the advertising that's found on social media is. Thanks!
@ivanleterror9158 8 ай бұрын
Had a fellow worker once laugh that I paid more for my work boots and his were just like mine. About 2 months later when the stitching on his let go and they were going to pieces (literally) I laughed last.
@tomcranks 7 ай бұрын
Honesty is the best policy. Thanks.
@LuvU2x 6 ай бұрын
Saw these ads everywhere..Had a feeling this was the case. Glad to know it rings true
@guudbyenme3399 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this. I've been getting spammed with their ads. And I even saw people asking if they had sent them to you for testing. Their response was that they didn't want to pay you to cut up their boots. Which is funny. Considering how much money they have, whereas small companies like Birchbury are happy to send you their products to demonstrate quality.
@wanuekaz 5 ай бұрын
Thank You, glad I stumbled upon your channel.
@AnyoneCanSee 5 ай бұрын
Great review. I have settled on three boot brands Barbour, Sanders and Tods Boots. You don't seem to have covered any of them, probably because they are British, like myself. I live in Scotland and wear Barbour boots as they are great for our wet hiking conditions as well as warmth and ankle support. Tods and Sanders Chukka-type boots are great for casual and dressing up. Tods are SUPER expensive so I'd be interested if I'm making a good choice.
@salvatoreIII 8 ай бұрын
Thanks again for actually giving people hands on knowledge and testing of products. Keep up the great work!
@GOD999MODE 8 ай бұрын
Quality videos you've been putting out Weston! Super value added to the people when brands are exposed for lying and deceiving buyers. Keep holding them reliable for their offerings. For what people are paying for sneakers and boots today, they should not be short on quality.
@noer0205 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this testing!
@davidlloydmiller 5 ай бұрын
Nicks Boots and Thursday's Boots are the only boots flooding my Instagram feed. Hope they're good.
@tachusischus 8 ай бұрын
With almost every video you make on the new boots out there, I’m very happy to stick with my Danner Workman GTXs from 12 years ago. I’ll keep getting them reworked when necessary for as long as Danner will rework them.
@Darruus 8 ай бұрын
I think Thursday has found the sweet spot in terms of the minimum price you can charge for decent quality materials and construction. And in my experience they’ve been nothing but upfront and transparent with their customers.
@jeremygalten 8 ай бұрын
I love Thursday!!
@woodenfishes 7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately doesn't exist in Europe
@Madamoizillion 7 ай бұрын
I love my Thursday Captains. They are extremely comfortable.
@FireSilver25 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, never heard of them but I’ll check it out
@lifeisajourney646 7 ай бұрын
I love Thursday boot
@jasonmb9465 5 ай бұрын
I would never buy a boot in my life but still find this an entertaining video, Good job buddy.
@melinaz3385 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this analysis, very good information.🖖
@4TheMotorist 8 ай бұрын
You sir are a bloody legend!! Calling out the company and looking into "their goods" for consumers. Well done, 2 thumbs up from Down under Australia.
@wut9395 8 ай бұрын
great series, i don't have the budget for a 500 dollar boot at the moment. But thanks to you i bought a pair of Jim Greens, showing that you can get a decent boot for a decent price. I applaud you for showing the real stuff and debunking the scammers.
@jchanning72 8 ай бұрын
Most boots you test appear to be junk...it would be good to see more videos about the good products.
@zacjack 8 ай бұрын
I ordered a pair and instantly sent them back. They were absolutely trash. The liner felt like rubber, they were super narrow, glued soles with fake "stitching" on the top, everything was single stitched. Absolutely garbahge. I ended up with Thursday boots and could not be happier.
@shermer75 8 ай бұрын
You came out swinging on this one, loved it! I learn so much from these videos, they've really opened my eyes
@lebronshoecollector2556 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for exposing companies like this!! I love it.
@camb9319 6 ай бұрын
I'm not a boot afficionado but I love how you are to the point, honest, and comprehensive in your reviews. Nice work!!
@slateslavens 7 ай бұрын
well, my second set of Carolinas are about done for. Not bad at 3 years. The first pair lasted 5. I'm gonna have to go through past videos and start looking for my next pair of boots. The second pair didn't seem as well constructed as the first, but they're comfortable and have lasted longer than any other boot I've bought at the $150 price point. Still, I'm not a brand fanboy, so if I find something better on the channel, I'll definitely give them a try.
@JohnnyTaxonomy 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, Weston. This needs to be done. Too many brands scam us and it’s becoming a norm. It’s so wrong.
@HighlanderNorth1 8 ай бұрын
You mean like Timberland?
@lifeontheX 8 ай бұрын
Love the channel. Stumbled across it about a year or so ago. As a retired career military man, wore Belleville for over 24 years. Discovered Nick's Boots here and I've never looked back.
@arronmeyer-razon2228 8 ай бұрын
I’m up for a pair of Nick’s or White’s!
@diabeto6963 6 ай бұрын
The Maury thing killed me 😂😂😂
@keirablack3051 8 ай бұрын
It'd be neat to see a review of Thursday Boot Company. I have the impression they are good quality boots having recently bought a pair, but am not a leather expert and would love to see a detailed review like this to see how well they hold up :)
@TheClownfight 8 ай бұрын
Here is how good your videos are - I don't really care about boots or leather. But these videos are captivating on so many levels. Keep going!
@dufferjuice 8 ай бұрын
I loved this review. Ive been overwhelm by ads for these boots and something did not feel right. BS confirmed!
@cuntapalooza 5 ай бұрын
I live down the street from their “showroom/outlet” and I’m glad I saw this before ever going there!
@hamsterdiving7593 8 ай бұрын
Hmmm... Well, all I know is that a year ago, I was searching and searching for just the right size small zip-around wallet that would fit in my coat/jacket pocket, be able to hold all my cards *and* have an inside zippered coin compartment. And be no more than 3.5" × 4.5". AND be less than $40 dollars... Portland Leather had exactly what I was looking for. They have an "imperfects" section of reduced price items, plus their little zip-arounds were on sale for $35. With free shipping. So I was happy with them anyway, at least, lol
THÁNH ĂN TẠP
Рет қаралды 17 МЛН
Poly Holy Yow Spanish
Рет қаралды 22 МЛН