Thursday Boot Company Men's President Leather Boots

This is going to be a fun review for me. It’s been a journey for me to find a comfortable boot that’s stylish, durable, and won’t bust the budget. Thursday Boot Co. delivers. I now own 3 pairs of their boots and I love every one of them. But, like I said, it’s been a journey that I’m hoping you’ll learn from. First, the boots run small. Thursday Boot Co. (TBC hereafter) is giving its customers good advice when they say to order a ½ size smaller than their normal boot/sneaker size. However, I found the advice needs more nuance and it also depends on how you want to wear the boot…and which types of socks you plan on wearing with the boot. I have a Captain Stormking (Tobacco) in a Size 8 ½ and 2 President pairs (Anejo & Mocha) in a Size 8. It’s all because of how I wear the boots and what socks I’ll use. For my Captain Stormking pair, I wanted those are for harsh weather and hiking, so I wear my thicker Merrell or Ariat boot socks with those. I wear my President boots for dress casual and casual wear and I use the 3 pairs of TBC Classic boot socks with my Presidents. I found that my thicker socks fit very well in a TBC Captain Size 8 ½, while my thinner boot socks fit equally well in my 2 President Size 8 boots. The most important part of this whole exercise was to keep my feet from loosely flipping forward and backward when I walked. Now, each size fits like a glove. The weight of the boot feels balanced and doesn't give me any measure of fatigue when wearing them. I've worn my Captain Stormkings in heavy rainfalls (recommend you weatherproof any of your TBC boots with their Cobbler's Choice spray first) and my President Mocha on day-long airline travel days. Both pairs are truly comfortable and foot support was clearly designed in each boot model. At a glance, the differences between Size 8 ½ and Size 8 don’t look all that much…if you can even spot a difference on most days. See my pics and decide for yourself. In Pic 1, the Size 8 ½ President (Black Coffee) boot is on the left, while the Size 8 President (Anejo) boot is on the right. In Pic 2, the Size 8 ½ Captain Stormking (Tobacco) boot is on the right. In Pic 3, you can see the size difference better with a profile view between the Size 8 ½ President (Black Coffee) on the left and the Size 8 President (Anejo) on the right. You WILL feel the difference when you put the boots on, though. So, my advice is to not only size it down from your normal boot/shoe size, but also consider which socks you’re planning on wearing with them. And finally, for context on how I fit into my other shoes, I wear a Size 9 in my Merrell Moab 3 hiking boots, Lucchese Mad Dog Leather Roper boots, Adidas Ultraboost 5.0 DNA sneakers, and Rothy’s RS01 sneakers; a Size 9 ½ with my Brooks Ghost running sneakers; and a Size 8 ½ in my Johnston & Murphy Italian Calfskin Chelsea Boots. If you wear shoes and sizes similar to me, it’s a good bet that my advice on which TBC boot sizes to buy will help you out.

Really impressed with these boots. The leather quality and craftsmanship are excellent - they feel premium and well built. They're comfortable to wear and broke in nicely, and they look great with a wide range of outfits. A versatile, good-looking boot I reach for often. Highly recommend.

I’m a former US Intelligence Officer with a lot of experience with different types boot, including operating in austere, non permissive environments. The quality is superb as expected. I own several pairs of different boots from Thursday Boot company. I will focus on sizing from my experience because there seems to be a myriad of opinions. I’ve always ordered my foot size which is size 10 and my Thursday boots are always a perfect fit. These are custom, hand made, top quality boots. Some people claim they run small. Not true! What you need to do is what I’ve always done-put on some thick socks or even normal socks and tighten them well. After walking around all day with them, you will fell them become gradually more comfortable and molded to your foot. They will not cause blisters and after about 3 days They fit like a glove. I wore a pair of brand new Thursday President boot on assignment in Africa and after two days moving around diverse terrain, they’re wore gloves. I wore them for casual wear, not tactical wear. Thursday Boot Company boots have become very popular among spies for their comfort, superb quality and durability. What we also love is they they can be re-soled when they eventually wear out. Enjoy them! They are a work of art!

Got a pair in Brown over a month ago. I really like them and I get compliments on them more often than with any other shoes I have owned before, even random people on the street. However, they are not perfect. Honest thoughts: -The look: great, a bit dressier than your regular captoe. Clean lines, and sharp. I think that is what make people like them and offer compliments on them. From a random lady in the elevator the other day: "I wasn't gonna say anything, but man, those are some really nice looking boots". Conversation starter right there. -The fit: I usually wear 9.5 in sneakers and ordered a pair in size 9, following the company's advice. They fit well lengthwise, but the right boot feels narrower than the left, making the it a bit uncomfortable. I am hoping this will go away once the boot breaks in. No space for extra insoles in this case, if you want extra insoles, or thicker insoles, order your regular size. -The confort: they are rather stiff. Again, I am hoping this goes away once the boot break in. Other people say they feel like sneakers, but I don't think they feel remotely like that, at least not yet. -The weight: they are heavy. Get ready for a different sensation when you wear them, if you are coming from lightweight shoes. -The color: it looks more like burgundy in some lights, which is great, I think that gives the boots some character. If they scratch, that will reveal the underlying color, which I believe is the natural leather color, so it will contrast. -Some people complaint about creases, but my pair is doing ok for now. I don't have shoes trees, but I do avoid stepping on them. -The laces: they are stiff, I may change them at some point.

So far so good. A heavy boot that seems durable and looks nice, but only time will tell. I will say though that the "Kevlar" laces already snapped within 1 week of moderate use, so definitely buy stronger laces along with these boots as a backup. I think it is odd that these boot companies still can't get the laces right. I also wear these with large orthotics. I bought a size up and the boots fit decent, just a little tight on the top of the feet but I pulled part of the insole out and it gave me a little more room.

These boots are well-made; the quality of the materials (even the laces) is excellent, and they are very comfortable. I have marked them "fit as expected" -they actually run about half size larger than my usual size, but their website clearly states this, so I ordered accordingly, and got what I expected. While we're talking about expectations, I like them because I don't need a big clumsy work boot, but do want something a little more robust than a dress boot; they fill this gap perfectly, just don't expect something you can chop down a forest or spend a year on an oil rig in. Right out of the box they felt a little tight across the toe box, and I considered exchanging them for a Wide but the leather is so supple I thought they would adapt to my feet, and within a couple days they had relaxed and were super comfortable. The price point is fair; they cost more than the run-of the-mill cheapo "work boot"-looking imports which will fall apart in 6 months, and you'll still save some bucks over the industry icons (some of which have been hit with QC issues lately). I know $200 is not a lot of money to some people these days but, in the age of the disposable, if I'm laying down that kind of cash, I want a product that says somebody cared about the design, materials and construction.These boots shout that. .

Good looking boot but the most uncomfortable boot I have ever purchased. Extremely stiff and zero cushion. I understand there is a break in period but already getting blisters on the second day on my heal from rubbing on the hard interior. For $200 I expect a lot better.

This review will immediately tell you these shoes (boots) are quality. If I bought two pairs, that means the first pair are immaculate. I bought a pair of brown president and a black pair of captains. They are all leather, except the heel and sole, witch are high quality and goes perfectly with the shoe itself. This is the type of shoe that I had as a child, all leather. A very significant thing is, all the inside of the shoe is lined with a glove soft high quality leather. I mean ALL the inside. I am still breaking them in. However, these shoes were not hurtful on your feet right out of the box. I have had them for a week or so and they are becoming more comfortable every day. 200 dollars a pair for shoes are very expensive for me. This is the most that I have ever paid for a pair of shoes. However, after I bought the shoes I have discovered that they're worth every penny. They are described to the exact and are pictured to the exact, on the seller's page. The materials and craftsmanship are of the highest quality. I'm advising you for all fact: the sizing of the shoes run BIG. Maybe I haven't had a real pair of shoes in such a long while, the high quality shoes are a true size compared to a cheap shoe made of manmade materials in China. They are 1 size to 1 and 1/2 size larger than what you normally use. If you use a size 9, order a 7 and 1/2. Once you get the size right, I truly don't believe that you could buy a better made shoe at any price. I hope that I have helped you to get an understanding of what these shoes are like. I can honestly tell you that, I have found NO fault with these shoes in any aspect...

Son unas botas hermosas, bien logradas y con mucha calidad. Son también bastante cómodas, las usé todo el día y apenas sentí tener unas botas puestas.

I wear: Timberland work boots size 8.5 Nikes size 9.5 Other leather boots 9 Florsheim dress shoes 9 I ordered an 8.5 US based on other reviews. This was a good call. The 8.5 fits nicely. I think could get away with an 8 for a more snug fit along the sides of the boot (I’m narrow-footed) and to hug the toes a bit more. But I’m happy regardless. The leather is pretty high-quality and I like the interior texture. Super comfy. I thought they would need more breaking in, but they’re already shaped nicely and are very comfortable. They look great, smell great and feel great. Totally worth the price. I love wearing them!

Very nice solid leather.

Difficile de dire lequel des deux modèles entre le Capton et le Président est le meilleur. Il y de cela trois mois que j'ai acheté le Capton. Et me voilà avec le Président. Les deux modèles sont extraordinaires. Le cuir du Président est bien travaillé. Le Président est très confortable. Après avoir utilisé les deux modèles,il m'est difficile de dire lequel des deux est le meilleur. La seule différence frappante est que le Président est plus épuré. À ce prix 265$, c'est une aubaine comparativement à d'autres bottes.. Ne chercher pas loin, les meilleures bottes sont celles de la compagnie Thuesday Boot Compagnie. QC

Great looking and fitting boot. Only minor negative, they scruff easily so daily polishing is a must to keep them looking sharp.