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.

Fantastic boots. Look great, feel great.

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

Wery nice

I am extremely happy with these so far. The leather quality is fantastic, they are comfortable right out of the box, I did size down a half size like they said to. The size is perfect. They seem very durable so far, and will be a versatile staple in my wardrobe. I am not disappointed with my purchase. The quality for the money is there. I will update if I notice any durability issues as I have them longer.

After many weeks on the fence, watching reviews and doing research, I finally pulled the trigger on the Captain in Brandy. Went back and forth between these and the solid brown smooth leather, ultimately deciding on these due to the slight color variation and could not be happier with my decision. I ordered size 10.5, my most common size in boots, casual, and dress shoes and the fit is just right. Wore them around the house for a few hours here and there which seemed to allow a sufficient amount of break-in. We are on the tail end of a 5-day trip to VA for which I packed my Keen Targhee's as a backup but wound up wearing the Captain's for the entire trip. After a full day of walking around Jamestown there was some discomfort but I attribute it at least in part to a slight deformity with my big toes pointing outward which causes some difficulty in shoe fit. This is my first Goodyear welt shoe so no basis for comparison to other similarly constructed shoes or heritage brands, but there is a good balance of cushion and support. Leather seems to be very high quality, not too hard or soft. Overall it is hard to imagine a better boot for this price range and maybe higher. I am very happy with the purchase and will most likely be buying other Thursday products. I appreciate the company's principles of striving to deliver products of superior quality and value.