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Can an American-made boot really compete at a sub-$300 price point? Today we are diving deep into the Thursday Boot Company Vanguard to see if it lives up to the hype or if there are hidden compromises. This boot is a major departure from the brand's standard line, offering premium materials and domestic craftsmanship at a price that usually gets you a boot made overseas.
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0:00 Introduction to the Vanguard
1:12 Materials and Construction
2:30 The Good: Style and Value
4:18 The Bad: Sizing and Finishing
5:50 Final Verdict and Bottom Line
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Can an American-made boot really compete at a sub-$300 price point? Today we are diving deep into the Thursday Boot Company Vanguard to see if it lives up to the hype or if there are hidden compromises. This boot is a major departure from the brand's standard line, offering premium materials and domestic craftsmanship at a price that usually gets you a boot made overseas.
The Best Leather Jackets for Men go.strayreviews.com/leather-jackets
Spring and Fall Jackets for Men go.strayreviews.com/spring-fall
The Best Cap Toe Boots go.strayreviews.com/cap-toe-boots
The Best Chukka Boots for Men go.strayreviews.com/chukka-boots
The Best Plain Toe Boots go.strayreviews.com/plain-toe
The Best Waxed Jackets for Men go.strayreviews.com/waxed
The Best Moc Toe Boots for Men go.strayreviews.com/moc-toe
The Best Chelsea Boots for Men go.strayreviews.com/chelseas
The Best Sneakers for Men go.strayreviews.com/sneaker
*A Few of My Favorite Things*
Huckberry (Clothes and EDC) go.strayreviews.com/huckberry
Beckett Simonon go.strayreviews.com/beckett-simonon
Grant Stone go.strayreviews.com/grant-stone
Sony ZV-E10 (favorite YouTube camera) amzn.to/3IFRPGb
Sigma 16mm (favorite YouTube lens) amzn.to/4bzeFeg
Shure MV7 (favorite YouTube mic) amzn.to/3QxEDoK
Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/strayreviews
For inquiries: contact@strayreviews.com
#mensstyle #mensfashion #huckberry
Some of the links above are affiliate links. Purchases made through these links earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel and is very much appreciated. Thanks!
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0:00 Introduction to the Vanguard
1:12 Materials and Construction
2:30 The Good: Style and Value
4:18 The Bad: Sizing and Finishing
5:50 Final Verdict and Bottom Line
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