Ever since I started working on my Shed Renovation and wearing Brunt gear on the regular, I have been getting stopped and asked questions like I’m a celebrity. Whether I am out at Home Depot grabbing a few last minute supplies for the Shed, or out grabbing dinner with my family – the questions keep coming.
“What kind of boots are those?”
Even at this year’s Equip Expo in Louisville, KY surrounded by other lawn care and DIY enthusiasts, people that are familiar with my type of drip, I was blown away by how many took notice of my boots. Not because they were purple and sparkly, but because they looked extremely comfortable and usable for heavy-duty applications AND wearing casually as I cruise around town.
The boots weren’t the only thing I’ve loved from Brunt, however. Let me give you a rundown of the stuff I’ve worn from them and my experience
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The Ohman – 6″ Slip-On Work Boot (Soft Toe)
The Ohman work boots have been hands down the piece of gear I get the most questions about. They are extremely comfortable, easy to slide on, durable as heck, and stylish enough to wear in the workshop or out on a date with my wife. I like Soft Toe boots for my purposes – not doing any crazy heavy lifting or working with super heavy machinery. They have a lot of protection and are still very firm, but also flexible for when I am moving things around, working on something overhead, or crawling under my new deck.
Here are the pros:
- Super comfortable
- Slip proof
- Durable yet casual
- Leather from the USA
- Easy to slip on
Some potential downsides
- Mien are soft toe, but they do offer a BRUNT Toe or Comp toe version that is a better for those working in heavier-duty environments
- Some folks don’t like slip on
- They are a bit pricy – but you get what you pay for
I found mine pretty easy to break in despite being leather. I will have these for many years and wear them basically any chance I get for all four seasons.
The Allard Tech Hoodie
I am a Hoodie enjoyer – especially this time of year when it starts to feel cold basically anywhere you go – indoors or outdoors. I like that it feels heavy enough to keep me warm, but is also moisture wicking so that if I end up getting splashed, get some rain on me, or spill a drink all over myself, I can wipe it right off. It has some nice button snaps on the front – almost like those older Patagonia pullovers, but they’re tighter around the neck which gives me some adaptability for cooling off or warming up. The Allard Tech Hoodie has been one of my favorite new pieces.
Here are the pros:
- Looks like I could wear it anywhere, but designed to be element resistant
- Large hoodie I can fit my hat under (or hard hat)
- Warm
Some potential downsides
- If you don’t like comfortable or durable hoodies, you may not like this
My wife gets mad at me because I basically just wear this hoodie all the time now. It works for me because I get away with it anywhere – it’s not like it’s some Nike hoodie that would shred into a million pieces if it lived a day in my life. Nor is it too heavy duty where I walk into a coffee shop and people hold their noses assuming I’ve been mining in the caves of Kentucky all day.
The Torra Pant
The Torra Pant is probably one of my favorite pants I’ve ever worn. Like the other Brunt products, they are comfortable and durable and warm and stylish and all that. But these have blown me away. I have been full blown on my knees crawling around in sawdust and nails and simply stand up, brush my knees off, and the pants are as good as new. I don’t think people recognize how big of a deal it is. Most denim is super stiff or takes a decade to break in, Dickies are a joke and are essentially paper, and these are some sort of alien fabric that somehow are indestructible?
Not only are they super tough, but they are water repellent and somehow have more stretch at the knees than they do other places. One underrated aspect, especially as a content creator, is the cell phone pocket. This is crucial for me as I film a lot of content on my phone, but also if you are generally working outside it can be darn right unsafe to have to reach into your front pocket to get your phone. It also is super hard to grab if you’re wearing gloves. This simplifies the whole experience by making a perfectly sized pocket in the side of the pants. I can quickly grab and return my phone without having to take gloves off or worry about missing a call. It has been a serious gamechanger for me.
Final takeaway
Brunt products absolutely slap. Not only can I wear them for hard work outdoors, but I can wear their products basically anywhere except a black tie function. The bad thing for Brunt is that I think I will have these products for the rest of my life – so not sure how they are supposed to stay in business.