Thursday Boots Review: Handcrafted with Integrity

I had recently heard about Thursday Boots and was excited to try this company. My biggest issue with the ordering process was which style to choose. Their website is easy to navigate and the payment options are vast. They include PayPal and Amazon Pay as payment options for added diversity, which was nice to see. So this made the checkout process seamless once I settled on the Captain Boot in Old English.

Once they arrived (well within their normal shipping window), I took them out of the box and they looked just as I had hoped. They sported a rich brown color with a very manly, rugged and classy vibe.

I was a little disappointed to see that the sides and tongues of the boots were a bit wrinkled, as if someone had already used them a bit. But, nonetheless they still looked great!

I wore them approximately 7 days total, within a 2 week period of time, to really test them out fully. It has been an enjoyable experience, despite the fact that I have a back/spine condition.

The boots look great and feel solid, yet comfortable on my feet. Most boots, whether they are work boots or more fashionable, are not this comfortable. I like that the laces are coated and the eyelets are reinforced. Both are exceedingly strong and add nice touches to the boots aesthetic appearance. 

I love that the insole conforms to the shape of my foot. The fact that it’s made out of cork was something of a surprise to me. But, this is one of the most comfortable insoles I’ve run across in any boot. 

The leather looks very high quality and feels soft with a nice “give” to it, yet also feels strong. This is the type of leather that will wear well with age. The rubber on the soles of the boots is thick, sturdy and grips the ground very well.

The heel of the shoe is impressively solid and has a touch of class with its middle layer of rubber being shinier than the top and bottom layers. 

When it comes to leather quality, the products can vary widely. However, that does not appear to be the case with Thursday Boots products. The reason behind this is due to the fact that they use two of the most highly regarded tanneries in the world to produce their products.

Currently, they are using the Lefarc Tannery in Mexico and the Horween Tannery in Chicago. Both of these tanneries are part of the Leather Working Group. This group helps to ensure quality controls within the genre and also helps companies learn how to:

• Reduce their carbon footprint through energy and water use reduction
• Create chemical management systems
• Abide by legal compliance
• Source responsible leather from environmentally certified tanners

These are really high standards to meet in the leather boots genre, so it’s nice to see a company so dedicated to this level of quality. While the tanneries they use are in Mexico and Chicago, the manufacturing facilities they use are in:

• Arkansas USA
• Alicante Spain
• Leon Mexico (the shoe capital of North America)
• Porto Portugal

While this brand is extremely transparent about their tanneries, there is less information to be gleaned regarding their manufacturing facilities. The brand states that all of their manufacturing partners abide by the highest fair labor and environmental stewardship standards. This is fantastic news.

Except that they don’t mention any quality standards or certifications that any of these manufacturing plants hold. So this is an area where they could be a bit more transparent to instill more confidence with their consumers regarding the high quality standards they purport.

However, even without that, it is evident that this company is creating a quality, long lasting product. The brand states that they unequivocally stand behind the quality and craftsmanship of their products. So if you feel there is any sort of defect or issue with any of their products, they want you to reach out to them so they can get the issue corrected. I like this strong stance behind their products.

If you are in the market for some great looking and long lasting boots, then it stands to reason Thursday Boots are worth it. Some may feel the $200 price tag for boots is a bit high. But when it comes to premium grade leather boots and the quality this brand produces, this is a really low price tag.

Especially considering that their boots are made alongside other leather boots made with the same materials that go for closer to $500-$600. The price seems extraordinarily reasonable then.

Plus the fact that these are some of the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn doesn’t hurt their case either. They look great with casual attire and more dressed up work attire. Plus they are easy to maintain, which makes my life a bit easier. It’s really difficult to come up with any reasons why someone shouldn’t give Thursday Boots a try .

Thursday Boots already has pretty low prices for the quality of products they produce. Therefore, the brand states they don’t offer any discounts, coupons or deals. Which makes complete sense to us since they are already exponentially lower priced than other high quality boots out there.

For any consumer considering purchasing a more expensive, long lasting boot, there are bound to be questions prior to purchasing. Therefore, we have put together a list of the most common questions asked about Thursday Boots by consumers to help guide you in the right direction.