I watched a YouTube video a while ago where a professional shoemaker cuts this thing apart and discovers that it’s actually a pretty darn well made piece of footwear. Like, quality materials and good construction and everything.
All other ridiculous aspects of these boots aside, at least it’s well made.
I’m not into shoes and boots, but that guy has thuroughly described why I hate some shoes, why I like some, and which models to avoid or seek. He’s a shoe scientist! Everyone that seeks function and quality should watch some of his videos.
Reddit gimmick is that its an advertising website disguised as a forum.
What it did was collect people with similar interest so they could sell their attention.
This made it easy for the fly by night T-shirt seller or latest alibaba enthusiasts selling the latest trend. Post a meme about the trend. Use a socket puppet account or wait for a comment that said “wow that’s really crazy here’s a link where you can learn more”. In this case its to a video of a channel paid to act impressed by the quality. And then link or suggest where to buy them.
Rose Anvil’s channel does a pretty good job at holding footwear companies feet - or should I say “shoes” - to the fire. I do feel conflicted with some of his opinions on leather vs other eco-friendly options, though.
You can find the hype beast version on reselling sites for ~$250 USD. The shoes made from Mschf, called the big red boot. There’s also a crocs version.
Not a fan of the big red boot, but I’ve loved a few of their other subversive designs. I just copped their latest Reebok Omnizone with pump bubbles all over the shoes and absolutely love them.
IMO 99% of the shoes I see for sale in stores these days are ugly as sin. All the expensive designer men’s shoes look like they belong on circus clowns and I absolutely don’t get what happened to everyone to just accept this shit. How am I the only one that thinks all these shoes look fucking horrible? Plus a ton of the expensive shoes now have shit for padding in the soles so you are forced to buy insole inserts to even wear them without being in pain. What happened to good shoes?!