Thorogood American Heritage 6” Moc Toe Work Boots for Males – Mushy Toe, Premium Full-Grain Leather-based with Slip-Resistant Wedge Outsole and Consolation Insole; EH Rated

Solid quality, minor issues, break-in update
I wear a US Men’s 9 in all shoes and when I tried these Thorogood black moc toes on, they were the right size, no issues. The 9 1/2 was way too long in the toe, so I ordered the black 9’s.They arrived VERY stiff, so I rubbed 3 coats of Bick 4 Leather Conditioner into the boots and wore them around the house. The conditioner can be rubbed in with a finger, wait till dry, then buff off with a soft cloth, but it absorbed quite a bit to help soften the leather.Build quality is incredible, as these are my first USA-made work boots, but I did notice some minor sole burrs left by the sanding that I had to pick off by hand, but no big deal.Break-in is going well in day 2, but I am noticing, like other reviewers, that the stitch between the bottom two eyelets, and the bottom eyelet, is pretty harsh on the top of my foot, but seems to be slowly relaxing with wear. Overall, I’m really impressed with the quality and I’ll update again after break-in. My break-in period will be two weeks, particularly focusing on that bottom eyelet and heavy stitching in that area. Around the house wear using two pairs of thick trail socks and more conditioner and I’ll give an update.Break-in Update after Two Weeks:Two weeks of wearing the boots around the house over two thick pairs of trail socks and 5 coats of Bick 4 leather conditioner and I can say that the initial toe knuckle-crushing pain of the bottom eyelets and stitches has subsided into a minor annoyance over a single pair of thick trail socks now.I’m confident I can wear them out to the grocery store or mall and not constantly be focusing on foot pain. The bottom eyelet area pressure is still there, but the rest of the boot is fitting like a glove and I’ll probably start wearing them outside now. I’d say that if you’re in the same boat as I am with the initial crushing pressure of that bottom eyelet and thick-stitched area, you may want to consider the wide version of the boot, or dedicate yourself to the break-in period with plenty of leather conditioner and mega-heavy socks.Break-in Update after Three Weeks:Wearing the boots out this past week over one pair of thick boot socks has been great with the bottom eyelet/stitching pressure almost completely gone. I could wear these all day out around town now with no discomfort. They fit my feet like a leather foot glove now. Really very nice.Two-year Update:Bought in December 2021 and now it’s December 2023 (almost) and the boots are holding up very well. Still look great, especially after scrubbing the white side soles and scraping off the suds with a spoon. Clean again. Boots are easy to clean and condition with the Bick 4 conditioner. I wear them casually with jeans, so can’t speak to how they hold up to physical work. Laces fraying a bit at this point, but the leather and stitching still holding up really well and still wearing them over thick LL Bean boot socks is nice and comfy.

Second pair after 4 years daily wear
I thought I wanted Redwings. I was wrong. This is my second pair after 4 years with the original ones I got in Black before they were readily available. I got them secondhand from a guy in Texas for whom they were too small. I paid much more than the Amazon price even then.Sizing is the same as any American made boot. Don’t use your made in China running shoe size.Fit is great, the leather will last. The only change I’d love to see is a premium line with leather lining instead of the cotton drill one that wears out in a few months. It’s well attached to the leather so it doesn’t drape or catch your foot once it’s got holes in it like some other vintage leather boots I’ve owned. I’d pay a premium for leather lining. As is these boots are a steal.The only reason for replacing mine after 4 years of daily wear was because I wore the soles out. My new pair has the Maxwear wedge sole, not the Vibrams as in the photos and that my old pair had. I’m hoping to get more wear out of these than the originals as a result. Even if I don’t it’s worth it, since resoling my original pair was quoted at $90+. For $30 more I get brand new boots.I cut the flags off mine, I know they’re US made and I like the original Thorogood look (pretty unchanged since 1960. I’ve since sold three of my buddies on Thorogoods and each has 2-3 pairs now. We’re in a vintage motorcycle club together and these boots are perfect. I high side crashed my 1966 Triumph custom last January wearing these boots. Sprained my left ankle, but walked away from the crash in my Thorogoods. Didn’t know that it was sprained. The boots suffered some scuffs on the soles and the leather uppers, but took the abuse very well and protected me as well as I could expect. Like I said, I wore them for another year plus with no problems.I think I’ll be getting a brown pair when they’re on sale again. I love my Thorogoods. Don’t change a thing! (except perhaps add the Premium offering I described)

The boots i got were diacolored on different spotsAnd there were indentation marks on the leather

First order fit somewhat large, and the stitching where the laces meet the bottom of the tongue was coming apart.Second order was a half size down, and it fit comfortably after installing a thinner insole (Superfeet Carbon Premium Pain Relief Insoles, Grey, Small/C: 6.5-8 US Womens/5.5-7 US Mens C/D US). After one wear, it fit like a glove. Leather is supple with a grainy texture. Speed lacing is a plus. Stitching is also perfect this time around. Overall build is high quality.

So i have been shopping around for a good Moc Toe boot for a few weeks now. Red Wings, Thorogood, etc. I had my mind set on thorogood and since they’re almost impossible to find in Canada, this deal has been too good to be true. They were 254$ with one day prime.So i get my order and i’m amazed to find a steel toe boot ?!? I actually wanted a steel toe but could not find them under 350$.There was a mix-up in the inventory or the description. It’s for the best because i actually settled for less when ordering.I love the boots!!!