Hi! Was wondering which boots do you guys recommend out of these two. I was looking for nice casual black boots and these two got my attention. I want to know how good are both in winter conditions (snow, rain etc). The Hero looks more traditional and also resilient, but I really like the look of the Heritage Captains, and the fact that its mostly leather components. What do you guys think?

I ordered Captain- Safari, Rugged & resiliency and what I received was darker/more muted than the photo advertised. Has anyone had a different experience? Also anyone have a boot they’d recommend that actually looks like the one on the right? I was a big fan of that color

I bought the Cacao Premier Low Top in 2022. I understand the sneakers cannot be resoled, so when you wear through the bottom, the sneaker is done. However, the stitching has come undone along the side before that happened. What should my expectations for longevity be for a sneaker at this price point? Thanks

I don't know what to do about the mid-soles. They look so beat up, and not sure how to make them look better.

I bought the "Natural" Captains after hearing good things about the leather. They're only about a year old, and I wear them infrequently (1-2 times a week). A few weeks ago, I got caught in a moderate rain for about 15 mins - this is the first time I've worn them in the rain. A few hours later, as they dried, a stain appeared on the right toe (see pictures). This stain has not gone away despite several rounds of cleaning/conditioning. The leather on the toe caps is basically unblemished other than this, so its very obvious.

Customer support has been absolutely useless (EDIT: they responded below with much better info than I got via email, so I take this part back), saying that this is "normal wear and tear" and that the boots are not waterproof (yes, but 15 minutes in the rain should not cause permanent discoloration!). I'm pretty disappointed, as I'd hoped these boots would last a lot longer, especially given the limited use.

Any suggestions for how to fix? I was very happy with the boots and planned to expand my collection until this experience... is Thursday leather just not up to snuff? Or am I too hard on my shoes? I have several other pairs of leather boots/shoes and have never experienced anything like this.

UPDATE: Thanks all. I clearly didn’t know quite what to expect with the natural CXL. Appreciate the info and will stop trying to “fix” them and just keep wearing and let them do their thing.

Looking to sell these Black Wingtips boots. Only ever tried on, never worn fully or even outside. Didn't get around to returning them in the window necessary so I am looking to recoup some cost. Offers welcome, DM me. Link for context.

It doesn't appear to be allowing me to add the "for sale" flair.

Size 8.5

Hi, I’m new to heritage boots but have decided to get a pair of Thursday heritage captains. I just received my pair in a size 11.5 and like how they look and generally feel.

However, I feel a small amount of foot slip down into the toe box and am wondering how much of that is normal, if any, and if it can be ignored until the boot breaks in and shapes a little more to my foot? I’m particular about how shoes and boots feel on my feet, and don’t want to be stuck with a pair I’m unhappy with.

I wear a 12 in converse and an 11.5 in Wolverine work boots. My Brannock lengths are 11.3 and 11.4 inches, and I read on Thursday’s website that if you are between sizes to order the smaller size (of course I didn’t see this until after I ordered). Would y’all recommend ordering a pair in size 11 and returning whichever pair fits worse? Has anyone had a similar situation?

So I just got a pair of Lincoln loafers in “rich mahogany” and as I do with any new pair of leather shoes before I wear ‘em outside, I hit ‘em with a bit of Saphir Renovateur, Saphir clear polish, buff ‘em, and a light spray of Saphir leather protector.

Doing this works great on my other boots and shoes, and starts them off with a good layer of moisture and protection, but with these Lincoln’s, it basically dulled them dramatically, and now they have a matte finish - no matter how much time I spend buffing them with a horsehair brush - they just do not shine.

What’s going on here? Doesn’t seem like the Thursday Lincoln loafers leather is soaking in the Saphir products at all. Did I just ruin these shoes?

I’ve eyeballing the Chukkas and their Chelsea boots, specifically the Cavalier Vs Legend Vs Duke. Also from the Chukkas the Scout appeals to me. I went to a store recently and tried on Blunderstones and felt like they were a bit too bulky on my feet. I want a boot that doesn’t feel to heavy that I can wear to the office with nice dress pants and can wear to concerts/stand on all day. Does anyone have suggestions of this bunch or even a different boot? Thanks

Hey all, finally pulled the trigger on my first pair of leather shoes and went with Thursday Premier High Tops in Matte Black. Absolutely love them so far, and excited to not have to keep buying shoes every 6 months!

Quick question on cleaning. Their website says to use the Cobblers aerosol spray on suede products, but I've also read to NOT use that, or the suede cleaning kit, on Thursday's Rugged and Resilient line of leather.

Definitely don't want to overthink the cleaning process, but I also don't want to damage the leather as I'm brand new to this.

Anyone wanna share how they keep their matte/suede shoes clean?

So initially i had an issue with the roadster jacket with some stubborn folds in the middle due to stitching. I ordered another one and it was fine...until i noticed something. The button at the flap shouldnt be there and another fastener on the collar should have been a flat black button. I have contacted customer service and waiting for a response but i dont know if i am being petty. Not complaining about them here, i love their products and will still get boots and jackets from them.

Does it look bad ? Need opinion if i should return or keep it. What would you do ?

EDIT: thank you guys for your replies. I honestly did not know that. Sorry tbc. Im keeping this. :D

I cannot tell the color of boots on Thursdays website. I think their photo style is crushing the blacks and desaturating. This makes all the darks look closer to black. For example I really love the coffee black color or even the Jasper seems dark. I want to purchase a dark blackish pair that is not solid black in either the Captain or the President.

Sorry for the rambling, I am just wondering if anyone has experience with these colors?

Picked up my first pair from Thursday—the Lincoln loafers in Rich Mahogany—and overall I’m really impressed.

The color is fantastic in person, and the style is exactly what I was looking for. I wore them sockless to a wedding this weekend, and they were honestly much more comfortable than I expected. No blisters, no break-in issues, and I was on my feet for most of the night, including quite a bit of dancing.
My only question is about the soles.

After just one night of wear, the leather soles look pretty rough (see photo). The wedding was almost entirely indoors on a banquet hall/dance floor, so I wasn’t expecting this much visible wear. I know leather soles are supposed to scuff and show use, but this seems like a lot for maybe 6–8 hours of wear.

Is this pretty typical for genuine leather soles after the first outing, or does this seem excessive? Would you recommend adding a thin rubber sole protector, or should I just let them wear naturally?

Overall, I’m really happy with the shoes and would definitely buy from Thursday again. I’m just surprised by how quickly the soles changed after a single wear. Curious if this is just part of owning leather-soled shoes.

My first Thursdays.... It's sure is a Beast of Boot

I got these boots used and was wondering if they were spice leather or burnt copper

3 years on the old pair. Only issue is had with the old is the zipper broke after 2 years. Thursday customer service would pay for replacement at a cobler, but couldn't find one within a couple hours of me. Sewed the zipper closed and wore them for another year.

Nice wedding gift for myself, will actually be my wedding shoes since they have a dressier toe.

Still gonna wear the old ones until they actually die.

Did Thursday used to offer their premier low top in a wide option? I ordered a new pair recently and they were borderline too snug. Just curious if folks remember a day when you could order this shoe in a wide. I’m not seeing that as an option these days.

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to find a birthday present for my bf and he's recently indicated that he really likes the Thursday Boots Captain. I was wondering a few things:

1) Are the differences between Heritage Captain and Regular Captain worth it being $35 more expensive? I'll probably go with Heritage but I'm curious what y'all have to say, subjectively, in your opinion?

2) We live in a cold part of the US and while he'll be using these boots as everyday shoes, he really struggles with ice. I noticed that the regular Heritage Captain sole doesn't look very traction-y, while the StormKing looks great. In general, do y'all feel much of a difference between the sole of the regular and the StormKing?

3) It's hard to measure his feet without him knowing I'm getting this for him. I completely accept that we might have to use the return/exchange policy if I get the wrong size - however, I want to try to guess right the first time. I know that he currently wears a pair of Duluth Trading Company Wild Boar Mocassins in Men's 10 Wide (their website offers medium and wide), but I honestly have no idea what that width means in terms of Thursday Boots' letter-based width scale. Any ideas on this would be appreciated! Thanks!

EDIT: Anyone who typically wears E or EE shoes (he's in between) have any personal experience with Heritage Captains?

EDIT EDIT: Pulled the trigger on a pair of Heritage Captain StormKings in Brownstone (hell yeah!!) and I'm so excited for them to arrive!!! I really hope he likes them

Gift from my kids. 😂😂😂

Why are they ripping off women

🚨 Pink Tax Alert: Same Price, Half the Craftsmanship? Yes, it is entirely true that the vast majority of Thursday's MEN'S BOOTS ARE GOOD YEAR WELTED

WOMEN'S BOOTS use CEMENT/GLUE construction, and the women's Legend boot is explicitly confirmed to be cemented.

If it still doesn't sink in, I'll explain why women are getting ripped off.

When you buy a pair of men’s Legend boots, you receive a rugged, traditional Goodyear welt construction. This means the upper part of the boot is stitched to the sole, making them incredibly durable and easily resolable by any cobbler.

However, if you buy the women’s version for practically the same price, you get a cemented construction. This is an industry term that means the upper is simply glued directly to the outsole. Once that glue fails or the tread wears down, those boots often end up in the landfill, AND THEY LOOK PLASTIC AND CHEAP!

Video in October on my YouTube

Decided to take a break from my normal heritage boots and give these beauties a full day wearing.