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wild_biologist OP t1_j8dabj2 wrote

Reply to comment by Historical-Effort435 in BIFL request - visiting USA by wild_biologist

Yeah thats me too.

Thursday boots look less rugged, which is what I'm after.

Also great value. Sure not as good as other GYW boots, but they're also not $500...

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zombienudist t1_j8dtmxo wrote

There are plenty of boot makers in the UK and you should be able to get something in a style you like. Someone like William Lennon is still making boots the same way they always have but you will have to wait for them.

https://williamlennon.co.uk/product-category/boots

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wild_biologist OP t1_j8dupcv wrote

Yeah I looked at WLs before deciding on Thursdays. Look great but not what I'm after this time around.

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F-21 t1_j8gtopg wrote

Those are interesting and priced competitively, but I'm not so fond of the rare screw-together type sole construction, I think the goodyear welted thursday boots will be easier to resole...

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ubiquasol t1_j8dkjg1 wrote

Yeah Thursday boots def are not worth it. Check out oakstreetbootmakers.com, I think they are in Chicago but not positive. I have a pair of their kudu leather lakeshore boots and they are just amazing. Not sure if they make that particular boot anymore but they have some amazing stuff.

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wild_biologist OP t1_j8dnala wrote

They look great. It's Chicago that in going to, so will check it out.

No doubt better than Thursdays. But also 2.5x the price. A price I'm sure is justified though.

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ubiquasol t1_j8doeff wrote

Wow, what are the odds you are going to Chicago! How cool 😎 is that!? Took me a while to pull the trigger on buying a pair because of the price but they are completely worth it. I also bought the cedar shoe trees, might be a good idea to get them too if you are going to spend $500+ on boots, that was my thought process when I originally got mine.

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wild_biologist OP t1_j8dor7l wrote

I might go try a pair on. Then I at least a) know for future so I could order from UK and b) have a bar to judge others against.

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NandoMoriconi t1_j8e1f5c wrote

Wesco and Truman Boot Co. are noteworthy brands that others haven’t mentioned yet.

FYI: there’s a store in Chicago on Milwaukee Ave. called Mildblend that carries footwear from many of the American companies mentioned in this thread. It would be a good place to try some pairs on and compare options. They also have an excellent selection of raw denim.

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Responsible_Emu3601 t1_j8df4d1 wrote

Wolverine 1000 mile

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wild_biologist OP t1_j8dfr9w wrote

Nice, they look decent. Will investigate.

1000 mile, is that a claim that sounds good but isn't that impressive?

My £40 Clarks have easily lasted 1000 miles...

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smollmollss t1_j8epetu wrote

you can also get them new on resale like poshmark for excellent prices

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