Interview with Phil Cloros of Mongrel Boots

Mongrel Boots was established in 1930, still making their boots in Sydney, Australia, and Phil, the Brand Manager, is the fifth generation of the Cloros family, which founded Mongrel Boots. Mongrel Boots https://www.mongrelboots.com.au/ Everything Australian https://everythingaustralian.com.au/ Mongrel Boots YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mongrelboots6492 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teikoh/ Tell me what you think in the comments below! Like and Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/bootlosophy Check my website for more gear in one place: https://www.bootlosophy.com/affiliate-links This video is NOT sponsored. If a video is sponsored, it will be declared in the video. Some of the links above may be affiliate links where you do not pay more, but I may receive a small commission if you use the link. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Welcome 01:12 Phil Cloros, Brand Manager 02:55 History of Mongrel Boots and the Cloros Family 05:58 The Aussie Flavour 06:52 Victor, Mongrel, and Redback 08:24 Staying Family Owned 11:13 Continuing to Invest 13:14 Direct Injection Moulded Soles 20:20 Hydrolysis 22:25 Leathers 23:18 The Range of Styles 33:44 Manufacturing in Australia and Sales Overseas 38:10 Other Products 38:54 The K9 Range 41:17 Guiding Principles 44:37 Packaging 46:54 The Future 49:38 Conclusion 52:32 Summary