The 13 Best Boots Under $300 (Inflation 2024 Update)
The 13 Best Boots Under $300 (Inflation 2024 Update)
5 MORE BOOTS IN THE FULL ARTICLE: https://stridewise.com/best-boots-under-300/
THE PRODUCTS:
1. Thursday Boot Co Vanguard https://stridewise.com/thursday-boot-company-vanguard/
2. Red Wing Heritage Classic Moc https://stridewise.com/red-wing-moc-toe/
3. Thorogood: Heritage Moc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QQ8XRI?tag=stridewise-20
4. Helm: Zind…
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Oops that discount code for Helm is STRIDEWISE not STRIDEWISE15 https://stridewise.com/helm-zind-boot/
I'd love to see you review Jim Green's two newest; Numzaan at $249 and Baobab at $229.
Looks good ❤
Helm for the win, if only because they are lighter and more distinct looking than Thursday (my other boots are Thursdays). I see Hems are on sale at Nordstrom now for under $200, so def a great value!
I own the BLKBRD Dallas, I upgraded the leather option to Maryam Horserump. I've been using it for just over a couple of days now, and I've been loving it so far. Can't wait to put more miles with it.
I’m surprised you included Solovair with “hi-shine” leather. This leather (sometimes called Bookbinder or Polished leather), has a plastic coating that makes it impossible to condition. It has has strong tendency to crack, particularly where creases develop behind the toe box. Once it has cracked there’s really nothing you can do about it. If people are going to buy Solovair then they should steer clear of hi-shine and opt for their other leathers.
It is possible to buy fully “waterproof” Goodyear welted boots. I have a pair myself – Dieme hiking boots. These rely on a waterproof lining similar to that found in waterproof coats. When getting them repaired you need to advise your cobbler not to use nails in the heels as these would puncture the waterproof layer.
So sad that the “union made” Thorogood is actually foreign slave labor made
Talking of budget choices, you talked at length about Indonesian boot makers, but is there any other country and brands that are on the rise? You talked about blkbrd from India, are there any other, maybe even from China?
How come no one EVER mentions Wilcox Boots?
Whats your leather jacket?
I purchased a pair of BLKBRD Dixons and they come out extremely narrow. The company said they fitted like an E width but that wasn't close. You may need to go up a size. The boots look great though.
What about Blake stitched boots? Helm is the only one you mentioned & their smallest ones are too big for my feet. My Becket Siminons fit well.
Grant Stone on sale 🙏🏼. Best wishes!
Excellent video Nick
We need an update for the best GYW women's shoes
Jim Green makes a bunch of boots that are under $300, in fact all of them. The Numzan looks especially nice with all leather lasting board and midsole as well a as calfskin leather lining. You can also have them custom make a pair with any of their leather options and sole options for under $300.
Lots of good ideas. I wish women's boots and shoes got the same quality and attention to detail. I want something that looks nice and will last more than a few wears.
Mate, once again, I love your almost unfiltered emotional outburst, especially when you said 'not me'. Seriously made me laugh. DON'T EVER DO YOUR VIDEO ANY OTHER WAY.
Slow down.
Wild you gotta make inflation updates yearly. Almost as if there’s issues within society
If someone is looking for budget US made boots, Redwing is the answer. If you are looking for non US made budget boots then Thursday captain/president/dilomat etc. but if you re looking for their made in US just add some money and get Redwing. My take on it, thanks for the video, always pleasure watching your channel
Hey Stridewise, worth mentioning that Thursday have updated their Loggers to include a thicker, lugged top-lift on the heel now. Got a pair recently and can confirm they've listened to feedback in that regard, easily my fave boots.
You’re still pushing those trash Thursday boots? Give it up already! Quit beating that dead horse.
What brand of jeans is he wearing in this video?
Thursday proves that "inflation" is just a way to jack up companies' profits 📈
Noticed that Becket Simonon has fallen out of favor.
Great video, keep up the good work.
I have the exact thorogoods in the video and I gotta say they’re extremely comfy and really tough. Only complaint and it’s minor they run a bit narrow so if you’re a full D width go wide
I just got my new TBC loggers today. They DESPERATELY need speed hooks and I might have to suck up the cost to add some. But the thin top lift is definitely tied to the Cuban heel because the waxed cacao Vanguard has the same thing top lift. I wonder why.
Who makes the jacket you're wearing? Like that style.
Thursday boots all day
Great list
Thank you!!
Friends don’t let friends buy Thursdays boots, even the American made ones are very cheaply made, cheap leather, cheap build, my loggers blew out 4 eyelets after 8 hours of wear. Trust me on this, save up and get something better, red wing, Truman, spend a little bit more and you will get a much better boot, they are cheap for a reason. You will thank me later.
Um, I don't know that the USA Thursdays are much more than added labor cost for the price. I guess I'm curious about the better Vanguard insole since the Hero is about like walking directly on the outsole after about two hours, BUT they still use crap paper heel counters and such I think. But the "logger" is just nothing like a real logging boot and the fit of their models is all over the place, as I've complained about MANY times. The Captain so far being the only one that fit as advertised in my trials. Still trying to figure out if Grant Stone is "worth" the extra money, but there is some other leather selection, etc.
The Thorogood will pretty much always LOOK like work boots instead of fashion boots, and should be noted that they run more narrow in the toes than competitors, probably Red Wing especially? Haven't had RW. Don't know how they fit, but I hear that can be a challenge, too.
I recently scooped up a pair of redwing factory second heritage Chelsea’s for a $130 bucks. I can’t not tell what was wrong with them. An epic deal. I was really close to picking up the meermin Chelsea’s until I found that deal.
After those two pair Alden Indy’s Nick I’m good…! Love those boots…👍 Some great looking Thursdays there though…. And those Helms are real nice, streamlined… Like the fact that the heel is not too high, that’s my one complaint with Thursdays the heel just a little high for me 👍 Greg
Should have replaced African Ranger with the Numzaan boot!
I actually have the Thursday Vanguard in the Indigo. I wasn’t so sure I’d want that color but when I visited their store in NY while I was there for a weekend, I saw them in person. I knew I had to get that color. Looks so nice and different.
We need a minimal sneaker review and I think the one that would win is the deer skin sneakers ultralights by archibald london
Great introducing such a nice companies and great looking boots, but…
For me personally NOT working any company without EE width options. Just had bad experience with Thursday. And the Boots I was like a lot !