Thursday Boots co-founder Nolan Walsh discusses the brand and the finer points of boot design.
A good pair of boots is comfortable and built to last. A great pair of boots is comfortable, built to last, and aesthetically exquisite, able to complement a variety of styles and outfits and exude a sense of rugged elegance.
Thursday Boots co-founder Nolan Walsh has an impeccable eye and feel for the finer details of boot design, whether it’s a leather finish that only gets better with age to sophisticated waxed cotton laces. He recently spoke with Forbes.
Nolan, how have Thursday Boots designs changed and evolved over the years?
When we launched we just had three styles and frankly, we were just two guys with a dream and passion for the product. While the collection has evolved a lot over the years, we always try to stay true to our design principles by focusing on products made with high quality materials, clean design without external logos, that are built to last.
We’ve expanded the line quite a bit, but we’ve focused more on perfecting our craft than line expansion. On a technical level, the product has evolved exponentially. When we started we were using off the shelf components, just like everyone else. Today, almost every component on our boots is custom developed and rigorously tested, both in the lab and on our feet, to ensure we are providing our friends, family, and customers the best value for their hard earned money as possible.
