Thursday Boot Company Men's Captain Cap Toe Lace-up Boot

Didn't know what to expect when I ordered these from Amazon. I followed the advice and went down half a size over what I would normally buy. I ordered a UK 9.5 (US 10) and the fit for me was perfect out of the box, which was great. The other surprise was how little break in they required, almost none. I put them on and took the dog for a 2.5 mile walk with them on, and within about 10 minutes they felt like I'd had them for months. The footbed isn't removable but the poron/ cork insole they use certainly works as well as any of my other boots. Quality wise they seem very good for the money so far. The leather is soft and breaks in really well, the lining is of good quality. The only thing I could see was one of the nails on the heel wasn't punched down far enough, but so far that was it and an easy fix. Everything else, stitching, eyelets, sole etc. seem very well put together and the comfort so far has been extremely good. I walk about 10km a day and so far in the last 3 days, they have been near perfect, the heels showing little wear. I own a lot of boots some more than double the price, are these finished as well as my Trickers, Loake 1881 etc? Probably not, but for the price they are very good and significantly better than the Timberlands I own, which are a similar price range and slightly smarter. So far a good buy!

If you live in the UK don’t size down. Order your true size. I usually wear a size UK 9 and know they fit as I already own a pair . I wanted another pair in a different colour so ordered a size 9 uk (us 9.5) and also uk 9.5 (us 10). Amazon sent me a US size 9 which equates to uk 8.5 by accident but I know it would be too tight from a previous purchase experience so there was no point of even trying them on. I kept the size 9.5 because these are slim fitting boots and I wanted just a little more room for thicker socks. If you have a slim/medium width foot buy your true size. If you have medium/wide width foot then go half size up; this will allow for a thicker sock in the winter. Either size will fit depending how much extra room you want. They do look brilliant; they have a very good profile/last and are very versatile and can go with either jeans or chinos/trousers. They are not too chunky but not as slim as some dress boots which I find too slim. The quality is okay. We are so spoilt in the uk as there are so many fine shoe brands from Northampton. I have boots from Loake, Barkers, Trickers etc and compared to these brands the quality is not as good when you compare the stitching and leather quality if you examine them side by side. I would rate the Thursday boots as 7 out of 10 and our UK Northampton brand boots between 8 to 10 depending on which model you buy. The creasing on Thursday boots are more noticeable when compared to our Uk boots. You can see more ripples on them. However for style and the way they look I rate the boots 9 or 10 as they are a really nice looking boots. I am just waiting for my refund and I will buy another pair in a different colour. I just hope this time Amazon sends me a UK size 9 which is what I ordered instead of a US size 9. I would condition the boots immediately to avoid the creasing ripple effect. Use a spray conditioner if you are buying the rough and rugged models. I also hope Amazon stock the other colours/model in the UK9 or UK9.5 as there is not much choice; Amazon please sort this out. I intend to buy more in other colours. The price is also reasonable compared our UK Northampton shoes and boots. I would wear the Thursday boots every day and Northampton boots on special occasions. Thursday boots are everyday boots that are comfortable, reasonable good quality, extremely versatile, very handsome. Every stylish man should have at least a Thursday Captain boots in their arsenal.

Fed up with boots with fake welts which fall apart. Researched various YT channels (thanks Stridewise and Bootlosophy) and as cant afford a pair of Trickers took the plunge with Thursday's with Amazon as not sure on sizing. Turns out they are true to size for me, took minimal breaking in as so soft, super comfy and well made. Four stars as colour more natural/tan than colour shown (brandy) but rather like the lighter tone and can always get some dark polish on them if necessary. NB pretty heavy boot due to excellent sole and heel block but worth it and expect them to last...and resole when necessary.

For a brand new pair of leather boots this was surpassingly comfy, making the break in period much easier. I actually where them as a dress shoe for work and it often gets a lot of positive feedback

Very impressed out of the box. Lovely leather smell and clearly high quality and well made, makes what most are selling on the UK high street look like junk. Took the punt buying online as I seem to be a standard size 8 and don't have any issues with sizing (I can buy branded trainers without trying them on). I didn't size down 0.5 as recommended by Thursday Boots and believe that was the right decision as they are a very good fit. I ordered from the site as UK size 8 and they are labelled as US 8.5 as they should be Worn them around the house for a few times before going out. I suspect these will taker significant time to break in, although I don't have any concerns. I suspect reviews saying they didn't take much breaking in may be from younger guys - Been a long time since I had to break in proper leather boots! I'll be interested to see how this process goes over the next week or two and I'm going to go very gradually with it. Other than that the only other test will be how they last over time, and on first impressions I think that will be very well. I will return to review again once I have had them for a while. Definitely recommended

The boots themselves are excellent, so my low rating isn’t due to the product but to Amazon’s service. Here’s what happened: I first ordered a pair of Thursday Boots in size 7.5 UK, but they were too small, so I returned them and received a refund. Next, I ordered two more pairs—one in size 8 UK and the other in size 8.5 UK—to ensure a perfect fit. However, when my order arrived, both pairs were actually size 8.5 UK. On one pair, the “0.5” on the shoe tongue had been scratched off, misleadingly marking them as size 8 UK. I returned both pairs, and Amazon received them on 15/08, but I still haven’t received my refund. As a result, I’m currently out £400 with no clear idea of when I’ll get my money back. Unfortunately, Amazon’s service has been disappointing. In the end, I ordered a fourth pair in size 8 UK, which fit perfectly, and I’m happy with the boots. My low rating is for Amazon’s service, not the product or seller. I hope the seller sees this review and can assist, as I truly love their product.

The boots are nice: stylish and comfortable but as the majority of the other reviews state, the sizing that Amazon shows is incorrect. The size you order is the UK size, but the shoes that arrive are the US sizing. So if you order UK 9, you get a US 9. Not sure why this hasn't been rectified even after a few years.

Amazing boots but check the sizing chart and if you’re a UK size 11 then my advice is to choose the UK size 11.5, (US 12). I’m a uk size 11 in Doc Martens, all British shoes and trainers, (M&S, Clarks etc). I ordered a uk size 11, (US 11.5) and couldn’t even get my feet in them. I sent them back and ordered a uk size 12 as that seemed a sensible choice considering how small the others were, and was an option on Amazon, but was send a UK size 12.5, (US 13), and they were like boats. I checked the sizing chart and although I was able to select a UK size 12 on Amazon it was not included on the sizing chart so they must’ve gone for a UK size 12.5, (US 13) instead. I obviously also sent these back and reordered a UK size 11.5, (US 12) and they fit perfectly and I couldn’t be happier. The boots are very well made and in perfect condition on arrival.

I've tried several competitors in this price range including other offerings from Thuraday boots and here's my opinion. Looks: very subjective and a matter of personal taste but IMO the Captains look far better than Redwing, Canada West, Kodiak and also look better than the Thursday Chelsea type boots. This is my opinion only. Sizing: they DEFINITELY run on the large side. I wear size 10 sneakers, the size 9 Captains fit me perfectly. I also have wide feet. If you have narrower feet you may even have to go a tad smaller. Just be aware that you'll have to order a size down. Comfort: surprisingly comfortable right out of the box. It usually takes a while to break in new boots and they hurt the feet quite a bit initially. These haven't hurt as much for the 2 hours or so I wore them. Ruggedness: it's clear these are not as rugged as Redwings or Canada West boots. However they're clearly well constructed and seem to be the right balance of rugged and practical every day shoes. They're like a set of premium all season tires. You can use them on the trail or dress them up. I'll update this review if needed as I use them longer.

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

Boots came in and I instantly put them on as you do with every new piece of footwear the instant it arrives, the fit was snug, but very form fitting and comfortable. Since I wear a size 11 in most sneakers I decided to heed the advice of Thursday and go down to a size 10 for the boots. After 1-2 wears they're snug as mentioned, but I expect them to conform to my feet and ankles quite well as I can tell that these boots are the real deal. By the way, went with brown captains and have gotten 2-3 compliments each day(from pretty ladies). Overall outstanding for a pair of boots, and Thursday is selling for $200 which is a ridiculously good deal.

I love the style of the brown Thursday's Captains, water-proof good-year-welt construction and the affordable pricing. I have walk 300000 steps in the last 1.5 months in these brown captains across Europe. They fit right on the day I've purchased them with a slight hint of tightness on the right boot (I have a slightly larger right feet than my left). It took about 3 weeks to fully break them in to be fully comfortable to be mine, as I got infrequent blisters on my right toe. That's probably I am wearing these boots in the hot summers of Europe. I remedied the issue once I sprayed antiperspirant on my feet. These boots save me for being grippy in the rugged European roads, also from the extreme rains occationally. I was once trapped in a torrential rain accompanied by minor hail in Southern Germany, the grounds were all flooded up. Not too high, but would habe definitely soaked sneakers. My friends had their sneakers soaked and one of them caught a cold from that. Me on the other hand had dry feet and felt insulated from the hail/rain downpours. I later used some RedWing shoe cream to condition my Brown Captains and they look great again. There are a few scuffs on the right toe cap and the sides from normal wear, but I like my boots looking a little worn as it adds character to it. Thus, I would highly recommend the Thursday's Captains if you are looking for an affordable pricing, decent quality, stylish and very water resistant pair of boots.

There was a burr on the top left hook/eyelet of the left boot that cut my thumb. It wasn't a major cut and did bleed, but it mostly perturbed the Ship High In Transit out of me. I emailed Thursday and they promptly replied in 24 hours offering a discount on my next purchase. The boots are so nice, that I will definitely take them up on that offer. I wore them 4 days straight last week, and I would consider them 80% broke in. Multiple compliments have come, including a vagabond in downtown Chicago that said "I like your boots, they are classy and rugged. They can go with anything" I was wearing them with nice tan dress slacks. Later that night I wore jeans to a concert and multiple compliments followed. I didn't expect fashion advise from a transient begging, but I'll take it. If you want to spend under $200, and get nice boots, buy Thursday Captains. I cannot comment on durability, but they look awesome. The leather is sweeter than Georgia tea as well.