Parkhurst Allen vs Thursday Captain

“**Parkhurst - The Allen - Dune Roughout (Read Notes!)** **Size: 9 - 9.5D** **Price:** **~~$300~~** **$205 shipped via USPS Ground Advantage to CONUS** **Pictures:** [HERE](https://imgur.com/a/URGRzGW) **Notes on Sizing**: This pair does not have a size label on it. I am speculating that they are 9 or 9.5D. For context, I typically wear 9.5EE in Red Wing and Grant Stone. This pair has a slightly low instep and is too narrow for me. Based on the [Parkhurst FAQ](https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/pages/faq), I believe these are 9-9.5D. In the photo album, I tried my best to provide measurements from the outsole of the boot. **Due to the uncertainty in sizing, I will allow returns (you will have to pay for return shipping)**. **Other Notes:** I have confirmed with Parkhurst (see end of photo album) that these are Dune Roughout boots. As far as I can tell, they are in new condition, if not tried on a few times as there is no wear on the sole and the leather seems untouched. I'll note that the waxed cotton laces seem too short and may need replacement. Otherwise, nothing else seems wrong with the boots. **All transactions will be through PayPal. The price will drop with every BST thread! Please message with any questions or photo requests.**”

“I've had such a suboptimal opinion on Thursdays, but it's only based off the one pair of Captains I had for a couple of years. Notably, the tongue sliding off center annoyed the hell outta me. So, I did watch the Rose Anvil video that featured his Thursday collab and it was validating for him to mention the tongue being gussetted. Kudos for sharing. As an everyday beater pair, sounds like it fills your use case pretty well. I just can't personally get over how 'off' and dull Thursday leather looks and feels. More contrast on the heel stack would really help too. Good to know, however, that the leather shank is serving you well, especially considering the pain you've endured from that motorcycle accident you mentioned, yikes! Thanks for sharing your experience with these!”