Mark Albert Review: Made to Order, in America, Under $300?!

FULL REVIEW + PICTURES: https://stridewise.com/mark-albert-boot-review 11 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON BOOTS: https://stridewise.com/best-boot-deals 00:25 Mark Albert Brand 01:23 Mark Albert First Glance 02:13 Mark Albert Leather 03:11 Mark Albert Sole 04:00 Mark Albert Sizing & Fit 05:07 Mark Albert Price 05:52 Mark Albert Pros 06:40 Mark Albert Cons Mark Albert Boots are sold in a crowdfunded, pre-sale model (similar to Kickstarter), to keep costs low, especially for an American-made boot. I’m looking at the Outrider, one of their most popular, which I took on a family trip to Wales. Could a boot this cheap still feel expensive? Let’s check it out. FIRST GLANCE - Grungey, oil tanned leather - Vaguely vintage military look - 5 inches tall - Vibram outsole This is the Outrider in “waxy distress leather” - a grungy, oil-tanned beauty that just begs to be kicked around and beaten up a bit. Vaguely vintage military and about 5 inches tall, it’s got 5 eyelets and a pair of speed hooks, plus extremely cool rawhide laces. The 360-degree Goodyear welt attaches the upper to a slim but grippy Vibram outsole. SEE MY 5 FAVORITE BOOTS OF ALL TIME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y7_Bu7XGB0 LEATHER - Waxy distressed leather" - Comes from Tasman Tannery in Maine - Heavy and oily - Strong pull up; color varies - Condition with leather balm from Smith's or Blackrock This pull up leather comes from Tasman Tannery in Maine; 5.5 oz. American-tanned leather (to be precise) that’s beautifu