Captain Men's Lace-up Boot

This was my second attempt at a pair of Thursdays. My first was the Dukes on the old RT3 last. These Captains came on the new Kingmaker, which is rounder. I don’t wear the Dukes because of too much pressure on the tops of the toe box, a problem which unfortunately seems to replicate itself here, despite having ordered a different boot, in a different size, made on a different last. But, I can’t fault the obviously high quality and build of this product. So I will speak to that first. I loved the workmanship on the Captains. I ordered these in Arizona Adobe. The leather was beautiful, thick, and durable. I would agree with other recent reviewers that it was definitely more of a chocolate brown than the burnt orange that is pictured. Some folks have theorized that a certain batch of Arizona Adobe leather came in darker that others this time, and that this batch just needs to work its way through the product line. If you’re looking for something closer to the burnt orange pictured, try another color or wait until other folks (or the company itself) can attest to a batch that more closely matches the Arizona Adobe pictured. That all being said, I actually liked the chocolate brown these turned out to be, so your mileage may vary. Regarding construction, there’s no question they would hold up to years of hard wear, the studded sole is tough and the leather remarkably scuff resistant. Laces felt strong and durable. Welt was clean and there were no errant stitches that I could find anywhere on the boot. The rubber studded sole was beautiful and high quality. The quarters seemed a little flimsy, I was expecting something similar to cowboy boot quarters which are often firmer leather or reinforced with plastic, but these felt more like dress shoe quarters to me. Obviously in a boot like this, and any shoe really, your heel doesn’t bend or flex or move much compared to your instep and forefoot, so the need for super tough heel quarters may be unnecessary, I only mention it because it felt strange given the heavier duty feeing about the rest of the boot. Apart from that, craftsmanship was truly punching above its weight class on these, and they represent a great value on construction quality alone. The problem, and it’s why I returned them, is the shape and design of the last does not work for my feet for some reason. I’m a 10.5E on a Brannock device but I fit a 10D in most shoes and cowboy boots with a few exceptions depending on the boot maker. 10.5D in Vans. I followed Thursday’s recommendation of sizing a half size down and ordered a 10D. The resulting fit was appropriate for most of my foot. They fit well everywhere, perhaps even a little wide in the midfoot. Heel felt comfortably snug despite my reservations about the quarters. The issue is the toe box. I can feel the toe box with the tops of my toes and it exerts a mild to medium but constant pressure on them. I’ve had trouble with ingrown nails in the past and after a few days, my toes just hurt and I start to feel that if I keep wearing them, my ingrown nail issues will return. Maybe I have abnormally large Big Toes on both feet, but this issue is usually not a problem with other shoes in similar sizes, including multiple pairs of Dan Post and Capitan cowboy boots with R toes and cutter toes respectively. Never had a problem. Going a half size larger with these, (as I did with my other Thursdays Dukes) makes my foot swim in the boots, they are much too large. Half size down or wide size wouldn’t fix a toe box that isn’t tall enough. The only thing I can chalk it down to is that the shape of the last just doesn’t work for my feet. Every bootmaker and shoe maker has different lasts around which they build their shoes to make a consistent product across multiple size and width configurations. I’m sure last development is very difficult, and based on the huge number of five star reviews on these things, Thursday has obviously created a great product that works well for a lot of people. I wish they had worked for me. I suspect I might have more luck with the heavier duty models that come with lug soles and puff toes, but I find lug soles unfashionable for my sense of style. It may just be that I’m out of luck on Thursdays. I really wanted to like these and to have them work out, but for that reason I had to return them.

I had been searching for a pair of quality black boots for months and finally decided on the Thursday Captain in Matte Black. It is incredibly difficult to find this style of high-quality boot available in wide selections that can accommodate someone who wears a 3E (EEE) width. This availability is what initially sold me, though I was still hesitant to buy them online without trying them on, especially considering the price and potential break-in period. Initial Impression & Fit: The shipping was fast. Out of the box, the boots were definitely snug across the ball of my foot, but they felt instantly high-quality. I spent several weeks walking around the house to start the break-in process. The Defect & Customer Service: During the break-in, I developed an uncomfortable feeling in the bottom of my left foot while walking. It felt like constantly stepping on a rock, as the lugs on the sole were pushing through the footbed. I contacted Thursday Boots and explained the issue. The representative was excellent—they requested photos to share with the production staff to diagnose the cause. To my surprise and great satisfaction, they sent me a replacement pair of boots free of charge. Final Assessment: The replacement pair was flawless. It took a few weeks of consistent wear to fully break them in, but once they molded to my feet, they felt fantastic. Look: They look great and sharp. Comfort: They are comfortable for walking and feel durable. Fit for Wide Feet: The fact that they offer a wide option for a 3E (EEE) foot is a game-changer. The initial snugness gives way to a truly comfortable fit after the break-in. I am extremely pleased with both the quality of the replacement boots and the exceptional customer service from Thursday. The positive experience was so significant that I have since purchased another pair of boots from this company. It makes me confident in purchasing from them again.

I can't give the best review for these products yet, but I can at least tell you my process. I originally got these boots in an 11. I wear boots and the majority of them are all 11. They seemed a little large and felt sloppy walking in. I've gotten a 10 to half now and they felt like a glove and our stellar. They definitely are going to need more time to break in but I have really high hopes for these. The leather on them and the stitching is high quality as well as the staining and the color. I really like it and even the laces are plush and seem durable. Definitely loving the look. I was going for something casual but also business and these boots grabbed it perfectly. This is my first pair owning a friend referred me to them and I'm excited to see how they will hold up. They definitely feel like it's going to take a lot and they're going to last a while.

Got these about a week ago. I purchase the olive and black coffee. I love both of those. They fit well and are very comfortable. I was a big fan of Johnston Murphy. I think I may still have purchase about more then 10 pairs of their boots. The quality was good until it stop being good and the leather started to crack and break, the boots falls apart if you trek in a puddle. So looking forward to seeing how long the Thursday Boots last. The reason for the 4 stars is the olive boot was delivered with a gouge on the welt. Not a deal breaker but maybe better quality control before shipping. I really needed the boot so did not want to send it back and have to wait for a replacement. Other than that, great boots for the price. So far, I am liking both the coffee and olive boots very much.

Usually leather shoes need some break in time before they are really comfortable. These boots were incredibly comfortable right out of the box. Nicely packaged, well constructed, great looking boots! I'm truly blown away.

I finally succumbed to the nonstop barrage of Thursday Boots ads on Facebook and YouTube, and I’m glad I did. Bought mine through Amazon Prime rather than Thursday’s website because Prime has faster shipping (delivered SAME DAY!). Plus Amazon doesn’t charge $4 extra for the shipping box, which is what Thursday charges with their “free” shipping. Admittedly, when the boots arrived I was somewhat underwhelmed. Out of the box, they look very generic and monochromatic. No personality whatsoever. But once you put them on and walk around in them, the leather begins to crease and lighter-colored undertones emerge, giving the boots a vintage patina that’s really beautiful. You can intensify those tonal variations by taking the boots off and bending and squishing them. Conceptually, the boots are in kind of a no-man’s land. They’re not heavy-duty enough to be hardcore construction boots like Nick’s or White’s boots and they’re not refined enough to be classified as dress boots. Instead they strike a really nice balance. My wife loves the way mine look on me, saying they look rugged and manly yet classy enough to wear out on the town or to the office. (She hates the construction worker or Shawshank vibe of most of my boots!) I’d initially ordered two pair of Captains: in Arizona Adobe and Terracota. I initially liked the color of the Terracotas better but construction-wise, the Arizona Adobes seemed like they were of higher quality. When compared to the Adobes, the Terracotas used thinner leather for the uppers and the eyelets and speed hooks seemed haphazardly installed, leaving sharp-edge rivets on the backside of the uppers that started tearing up the tongue the first time I laced the boots up. I preferred the antiqued brass eyelets on the Terracotas over than the chrome used on the Adobes, but ultimately returned the Terracotas for the aforementioned reasons, though both versions were equally comfortable right out of the box. Also, as mentioned earlier, once the undertones of the Adobes began to reveal themselves, I was thrilled choice. Oddly, the Adobes were packaged in a much sturdier box than the Terracotas. Checking out Thursday’s website explained why: the Terracotas are an older version of the Captains and were packaged in a different box. The Adobes had a few other refinements the Terracotas did not get. You can compare specs for the many different colors of the Captains by going to Thursday’s website, selecting any of their boots, clicking on PRODUCT FEATURES, then clicking on RELEASE NOTES.

Thursday Boot Company might need to rename itself Monday Boot Company, because wearing these boots left me feeling just as sorrowful and down-and-out as a rough Monday morning. I purchased the Captain boots expecting comfort, quality, and consistency given the price and reputation, but they were a major disappointment. The Captain definitely did not feel like a captain—more like a drunken one. After wearing them, my feet were noticeably sore. The biggest issue was the inconsistent fit. On the first pair, the left boot felt much tighter than the right. I requested a replacement, and somehow the second pair had the opposite problem: the right boot felt tighter than the left. That kind of inconsistency is frustrating, especially at this price point. At one point, I honestly wondered if something was wrong with my feet, but after a recent blood check, everything came back normal. The problem wasn't me—it was the boots. Don’t be impressed by the brand reputation or the high price alone. At the end of the day, my feet were the ones suffering. Definitely a one-star experience, and I won’t be buying from Thursday Boot Company again. I’m going back to my good old-fashioned Doc Martens.

Upper is nice. Good in-between for casual and business casual boot. Looks fine with khaki type pants and jeans, would look bad with dress pants. The leather is ok. Seems a little cheap because eif how soft it is, which is not something I am looking for in a shoe boot. It's closer to Clarks than Wolverine. For $200 it would be fine if the bottom was more durable. That is my annoyance. I've had them for a month and a half, wear regularly but not exclusively, and have to replace the top lift already. Even the sole is showing real signs of wear, which for a boot is something I would never expect. It's good that can get fixed, but that's not free and a pain. For $200 and being a boot I am expecting some type of durability Even a shoe I would be surprised if the heal basically wore out in under 2 months. I have boots as well that both can be and cannot be resoled and these are the least durable pair I have by a good distance. I will say though that my pair of 1000 Milers last a good amount before having to get repaired, but after the repair from the closest cobler they only lasted about 4 months before having to get the top lift replaced. So maybe they are just making really cheap and soft top lifts and soles now. Either way not what I was expecting in regards to durability. So big issue with having to replace the top lift is it's nailed in. They'll have to take the nails out to out a new one on. It's supposedly a full leather heal stack and if I wear these the same way I'm looking at getting these fixed 4-6 times a year. Which means I'm ripping nails out and putting new nails in with each repair and absolutely destroying the heal stack. The upkeep on these then far outweigh the cost. You're basically buying a new pair of these every year or so in repairs. Then you'll also end up needing to get a full resole, which is like 150, much sooner. To me any boot or shoe should be able the get at least 6 months before needing repairs and if I'm being honest would expect it to be a year at the least before needing repairs to make buying these even close to making sense. The 6 months number is to be "green" as well. Any boot or shoe that you have if it only lasts 6 months you would say was junk. These basically lasted a month, which is lame lame lame. Sure I can get them fixed, but come on. The more I think about it the more disappointed I am. Old Navy clothes thing is more durable. Update: 3/15 Thursday Boots reached out to see and I was informed that this is normal wear for their boots... after casual use of 1.5 months. So if you plan on actually wearing these expect to have them at the cobbler every 2 months. Update:3-25-25 Since original post have only had to replace top lift one more time. I don’t wear them very often anymore, but still frequently enough. The main sole looks more or less the same. Good pair of shoes that toe the line of a boot.

No coincide en nada el color que se publica, las que llegan son bastante obscuras, ya me dio flojera regresarlas que para lo que las voy a usar es indistinto, pero no se cumple con color publicado y color que se recibe, muy mal ahí

These boots are very well built. I went one full size down from my running shoe size as I do the same for cowboy boots and they fit perfectly. These are very stiff as I would expect from quality leather and anticipate they will break in beautifully. Happy with purchase.

Followed the Thursday website sizing advice based on my sneakers sizes (EU41, E width). Mild panic as the first time I tried them on they felt too tight. I measured the length of the boot (7.5) versus my other shoes and the length seemed fine, although they were definitely narrower in the mid foot. If I was EE width I would have had to order from Thursday direct a EE width pair. I'd heard reviewers talk about 'almost no break-in', although I suspect they may have ignored the half-a-size down advice from Thursday, or perhaps had narrower feet. Other reviewers spoke about wearing them every day for 2 weeks to break in, in some cases acknowledging they prefer a snug fit with their boots. I took some time to break them in - had some hot spots and blisters on my heels, but they've finally broken in to a point where they are comfortable now - I feel that my foot can fully relax in them, and the mid foot did eventually break in nicely. I would have loved some indication of what to expect with break in for wide feet (a note in the box?), as this would have made me feel I was taking less of a gamble with seeing how it all went with break in after the initial try on. They look fantastic, and have a great new leather smell out of the box, that definitely sticks around for a while! Will definitely give Thursday a look-in for my next pair of boots - recommended.

They are very comfortable shoes. I am a rock musician.

Excellent quality product and really comfortable boots.