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Thursday Boot Company

Founded in 2014, Thursday Boot Company found stratospheric success by finding a way to sell Goodyear welted boots for under $200, inflation be damned. They’re best known for their value, for using shock absorbing foam for insoles, and for popularizing a dress boot/work boot hybrid best typified by their bestselling Captain.

Thursday Boot Company Reviews & Articles


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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Factory Seconds Boots: Red Wing, Thursday, Allen Edmonds (2026)

Everyone loves a good deal. And what is better than getting that long-sought-after something at a great value... or at least, perceived great value. When it

thursday captain vs president

Thursday’s Captain vs President Boots: 5 Differences You Should Know

At a cursory glance, Thursday’s Captain and President boots seem like the same boot, with only a toecap — an extra layer of leather over the end of the boot —

thursday diplomat review

Thursday’s Diplomat Boot Review: The World’s Most Versatile Moc Toe?

I thought I’d seen it all when it comes to moc toes, but hiding in plain sight all this time was Thursday Boot Company’s Diplomat. The Diplomat is unlike any

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Best Dress Boots for Men in 2026 | Balmoral, Chelsea, Custom, and More

Dressing up with boots can seem like a risky endeavor, but there are real benefits to picking boots over oxford shoes! Boots aren't just for factory workers:

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10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)

A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your

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Best Men’s Boots for Wide Feet in 2026 Tested

It is surprising how many boot companies don’t offer wide options for their boots. Then again, I've been covering the industry for about a decade and

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My Favorite Boots for Under $300

You can get good boots for under $300, but not many. Luckily, I keep a detailed spreadsheet of the best boots under $300, so you don't have to. It’s a real

thursday vanguards leather

How to Care for Thursday’s Rugged & Resilient Leather

Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert Thursday Boot Company’s Rugged & Resilient leather has been tremendously successful for

Best winter boots men

I Tested 10 Winter Boots for Men to Find the Best in 2025 (That Are Actually Stylish)

Our experts vetted and tested the winter boots from Thursday Boot Company, Timberland, Sorel, Blundstone, and more. A lot of guys will get nice leather shoes

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Reviewing Thursday’s Chelsea Boots (Duke vs Cavalier)

This is everything you could possibly want to know about the Chelsea boots from Thursday boots: the Cavalier and the Duke. Why would a company have two

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What’s a DTC Business and Why Are They Meant to Be Better?

You’ve probably seen them, the ads before your YouTube video promising to “cut out the middleman” and “offer premium products at an affordable price,” all while

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What’s EVA Foam and Why is it Put in Boots?

Have you noticed that a lot of newer boot companies are moving away from your traditional cork-and-leather construction and are using more novel

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I Tested the Best Men’s Boots Under $200

The best boots are durable, and the most long-lasting boots are resoleable, and resoleable boots are more complex than sneakers, so they cost more to make. So

red wing vs thursday boots

Red Wing vs Thursday Boots | My Thoughts After 5 Years of Wear

This is a showdown between the two biggest casual American boot brands, and they're actually both the market's best value option — in different ways. In one

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Thursday Boot Company Vanguard Review: Is American Made Better?

Founded in 2014, Thursday Boot Company is one of the newest boot companies on the scene and they’ve been disruptive, to say the least. It was founded by Connor

Thursday Vs Wolverine

Wolverine 1000 Mile Vs. Thursday Captain Boot – Which Boot Is Better?

I’ve been surprised by how many people have asked for a comparison of these two boots, but not that surprised. To me, this comparison seems to embody the state

Thursday Boots chukka

The 5 Best Chukka Boots You Can Wear With Shorts

Snugly nestled in the spot between work boot and dress shoe, the chukka is the perfect shoe when you can’t decide between dressy or casual. Plus, it’s the only

thursday terracotta captain boot

Thursday Captain Boot Review (2025) | Five Years Testing the “Anywhere Boot”

I'm the kind of weirdo who decided to start a blog where I've wound up reviewing boots for nearly a decade. It's taken me to factories and tanneries in eight

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Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad. 

This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more

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