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The Allen Stitchdown - Spruce Kudu (618) Wide
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Richmond 9.5D Pine Kudu Boots 618 Last Stitchdown-Coach Rambler Style
Boots 9.5 Caramel Tan Brown Veg-Tan Stitch-down Nicks/Truman/Red Wing
PARKHURST Boots 9.5D Bisquit Kudu Tan Beige-Truman/Viberg/RedWing 602 Last
Allen Boots Inferno Rambler Size 8d
Allen Stitchdown Brown Waxed Flesh Boots 618 Size Uk 10 ||
Women's Spencer Cloche Hat
Spencer Wool Cloche Hat
Parkhurst's timeless cloche hat features a rose garnish that instantly makes this hat pretty - in addition to keeping your head and ears warm. A must-have for at least 3 seasons.
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Josephine Faux Fur Toque Hat
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Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Parkhurst
9 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 25, 2025
Of course no shoes are going to last a lifetime but I’m trying to build a pretty good collection (are made in Japan converse worth it?)
Shoes could last a lifetime. Look for Goodyear Welted shoes/ boots. Beware… it’s an expensive rabbit hole. I’m shopping for my next $400 pair now from Parkhurst.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Jul 5, 2025
Tired of shoes lasting 6-12 months. What to get?
The red wings are solid boots, but if you don't want to spend that kind of money look at Urban Wolf Club or Jim Green for cheaper boots that are bulletproof, resoleable and high quality. The other boot you have posted looks cheaply made. I doubt it has any leather in the midsole, meaning they often aren't worth resoling. The upper leathers are likely cheap and it has a lot of seams, which means more failure points and is likely to compensate for the fact the leather used comes in small off cuts, or is bonded rather than actual pieces of leather hide. I would avoid that. If you're looking at spending $450 I would personally look at Parkhurst and Grant Stone over Red Wing, but Red Wings are solid boots with a decent reputation, you're probably just overpaying at that price compared to some of the competition. I have a pair of Parkhursts that are my favourite boots and are built to last while looking sleeker than red wings. I believe they have more leather through the midsole too, which generally speaking means longer lasting and more comfortable. So I would recommend checking them out!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Jul 1, 2025
Looking for quality wide casual/dress men's boots. GYW.
Grant stone is a solid suggestion, and I'd put Parkhurst in the same bracket. I've got their stitch down model and it can definitely pass as a casual dress boot, damn nice last that is an E width through the ball, so also great for a wider foot. Well built and damn comfortable. Could be worth looking into Urban Wolf Club as well, though I don't have any experience with them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Apr 13, 2025
Boots of this style that aren’t made in China ?
Grant Stone is made in China likely without the use of child labor or forced/ slave labor. The founder and owner previously worked in the factory himself and takes a lot of pride in the quality of work they do. Parkhurst is another great business. I believe they manufacture in Spain now.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Apr 12, 2025
Looking for a brand similar to Grant Stone
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View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Apr 9, 2025
Boots of this style that aren’t made in China ?
I would hope that $4-500 boots would be significantly better than $2-250 boots. Grant Stone compares to Parkhurst, Oak Street, Truman and the like. There is no comparison to Thursday. It would be like saying a Lexus is better than a Hyundai. Thursday offers a good value at $200, and are far from the floor. They should be compared to Johnson and Murphy's, Allen Edmonds, modern Florsheim and the DSW brands. For the under $300 brands they amongst the better options out there. They don't offer the value of Urban Wolf Club but they are a better mass market option. The problem is they attract people that have never bought "expensive" boots before, or are coming from sneakers and have no idea what to expect. The amount of welt joints posted on the Thursday sub thinking they are a defect is incomprehensible.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Apr 1, 2025
Confession: I only buy clothes and most items made pre-2020
Right, which categories of clothing? There isn't one big brand that covers all of them. For footwear the answer is easy: Thursday for affordable (their jackets/bags might also be good but I haven't bought them), and Grant Stone or Parkhurst for upgrade. Smartwool's casual sweaters have long been enshittified, but Sherpa Adventure Gear is (so far) a good replacement.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Feb 6, 2025
What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?
Orvis, Leatherman, Kelty, Parkhurst, Lodge, Kimber
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Feb 5, 2025
Buyitforlife from Canada, what’s your favourite things made in Canada?
You guys ruined life by letting Parkhurst close. Great hats.
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