Thursday Boots Duke Review & Recommendation (After 3+ Years)
About this video
McGoff provides a long-term review of the Thursday Boot Company Duke Chelsea boot after owning and wearing it heavily for over three years. He discusses the boot’s construction, sizing, weather-resistant suede, and how it has aged, concluding that it remains comfortable and versatile for casual and smart casual styling despite showing natural wear.
Key takeaways
- McGoff argues the Duke Chelsea is a casual boot well-suited for smart casual wear rather than business formal settings, and he recommends sizing true to size after checking brand size charts
- McGoff notes the weatherproof suede has held up well to rain, snow, and slush over three years with minimal maintenance, though it shows some natural patina and ink transfer from denim
- McGoff recommends the Duke Chelsea for those seeking a durable, affordable Goodyear welted casual Chelsea boot, particularly in suede, citing its versatility with various pants colors and his extended personal wear experience
Episode details: published November 20, 2019 · 59K views · 4:40 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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