More rock and roll with every wear… too bad they don’t make these in an unstructured toe

I wore these about 120 days over the course of the dome. Mostly in the office and on walks around the city. They are surprisingly water resistant, but the exposed leather in the half sole did not hold up well the the PNW damp

The boots got very minimal care. I think the leather is pretty good quality, but the wear is very inconsistent. The left boot is not nearly as fuzzy as the right. Perhaps that’s my wear pattern or perhaps its differences in the leather quality. I suspect it will take a lot more abuse before needing to be conditioned.

They fit quite well with one fatal flaw… even after all this wear, the leather toe box did not change shape at all. I don’t have wide feet, but I still get pinky rub when walking in them all day. I would love these boots if they came in an unstructured toe (both for comfort and look) but I don’t think these will ever be more than a boot for short jaunts because of the toe box

I don’t think you can get an all-leather boots for under $300 unless you get a pair of clearance Drew’s. For what it is, it is a great deal. I like the leather shank and while the boot is not as refined or perfect as a Grant Stone, I do love the detail and contrast stitching. I expect these will hold up for quite some time, but I will have to replace the midsole when I resole them because the leather used there is not as resistant to moisture damage as higher quality leather. Aside from that, I can’t find a fault, but I really just don’t love the final shape of most Thursday boots. These are the only ones I own, not because of elitism, aesthetically I just like the look of other brands way more

The sole has held up well and it was quite grippy throughout all weather. But, these do seem to transfer cold much more than my other boots. I imagine I could get another 4-6 months of daily wear before needing a resole.

TLDR- For the price, I think they are a great boot. But, they don’t match a few personal preferences I have and the look feels a bit unrefined overall… like the designers went for “good enough” instead of perfection. But, they are very rock and roll now that they are all scuffed up. First, I do appreciate that the toe box is curved so you have a more natural break instead of an unnatural straight line across your foot, but I still hate structured toe boxes. I just think the structure ruins the natural creases a boot gets over time. I can tolerate the look of them with a toe cap because those have a natural break point, but my toes always feel trapped. I’m not sure I’d buy another boot with a structured toe unless it’s a seldomly worn dress shoe. Second, the square toe is a bit too western for me… kind of like a roper boot, there’s just something “off” about the toe shape when matched with the refinement of a whole-cut Chelsea. A more pointed toe would be a better match in my opinion. I’ve always wanted to give Thursdays a try but I just don’t love the way their boots look. This is the only one I think looks ok, and even still it’s a bit off to my tastes. But, I will admit that they do pair very well with my slim jeans and as they get more scuffed, they just look more and more rock and roll… kinda like a haggard old rocker, a Keith Richards vibe if you will. With the waxed suede, I can’t really dress them up like when they were fresh, so that’s an interesting juxtaposition with the square toe box and wholecut look. I’ll still wear them for quick jaunts, but the toe box rub means I won’t pick these for long walks.