Just drove 40 mins to a Redwing for these 877s because didn’t want to wait to be shipped. How do they look and will the welt hold up? The stitching is crooked. the first pic has a oil spot that the camera barely picks up but I don’t mind. This was the only one in stock. Should I return and if I do return can it be any redwing or do I have to drive 40 mins again. Thanks!!!
500kms yesterday, 500kms today. Very comfy & Safe!
I think I’m gonna sell this brand new build & have it done on a third pair that’s actually my perfect size. I had these bnib 11.5D 875s, but I am a B. I have my 10877 bnib sitting waiting for their maiden voyage. I think this is a good reason.
The first pair I had this done on, were worn, so a new outsole was part of the build. These were new & the 10877 are also, so I won’t overhaul the crepe wastefully.
The important part though is ankle crush protective cups/pads & a full interior leather counter which adds structural support / rigidity. What I need to add is a reinforced shifter patch actually. Hmmm. Hadn’t bothered previously, but, might be worthwhile. Any ideas on what style or how to do that?
Can someone help me break down every difference between these boots? I know they're all welted, and similar style. What are the practical, real world, and spec sheet differences between these boots?
Got a new pair of 1907s, took several tries with the size, but ended up with a 10.5D. I’ve been wearing them around the apartment for about 45 minutes each day to start breaking them in.
Question: on different places on the internet, I’ve heard that I should immediately put leather conditioner on, but other people advise against it because it could darken them.
What are your thoughts about this? And what else should I know for the care? They didn’t come with a guide?
Popped into John Lewis here in London and saw these Red Wing 3322s. Thought I'd try them on so I'd know my size and it turns out they were 50% off. So decided to pull the trigger as I'd been tepidly interested in their Weekender Chukkas for a while. Although I'd rather have got the suede/rough out version, I thought it was a sweet enough deal not to let pass. So thought I'd share my good fortune with the community.
Although, one issue I have is that it seems the left and right shoes were manufactured a month apart (see last pic). Is this normal? And should I take issue with it? Or should I "just wear them"? Also, forgive my crooked in store fit pics.
Channeling my inner Buckin’ Billy Ray
Hi! these are my redwing engineer boots i worked so hard for to get to El Salvador. They are also my first pair of redwing boots, i’ve worn these relentlessly for someone who doesn’t really do blue collar work. In high school, in the office, camping trips, several nights out, traveling out of country (which explains the patina on the heel because of all the rubbing i accidentally do on it while sitting in airplanes).
Point is, i’ve loved these relentlessly, i love how it’s daring and the tough hardware, they certainly took a while to break in, i’m not even kidding i estimate at least 100 miles walked in them until they felt semi soft(and these are still pretty tough). I used to have a huge heel slip at the start, but that didn’t stop me, i really wanted to tame this boot.
My only complaint with the boot really is that it uses a plastic-resin-something heel stack, and for the price i paid (plus shipping) it was kind of disappointing to see so ma h people hating on it online after i got them LOL.
As for care of the boot, i’ve had these professionally conditioned once, and i’ve conditioned them 3 times at home as far as i can remember.
Thank you for reading! -Nick
… to boost the contrast.
Just picked up this ever so barely worn pair of Iron Ranger 8111 (2016) and wow! I’ve got a re-crafted pair with nice lug soles because I could never stand the lack of comfort with the mini lug soles these otherwise come with. Decided to give these a shot and confused as to why these were left behind for the mini lugs?? Yeah, yeah, traction. Obviously, the mini lugs will outperform the nitrile cork on slick surfaces for the most part (frozen??). So just wear a better traction boot on those days. On ALL other days, give me the nitrile! Softer feel under foot, and a little thicker profile which adds to the aesthetics as well. I might be in the minority, but these win the day in my opinion!
50$ barely worn factory seconds 🤌
Hey all, I got my first "Redwings" (Worx Electum 5266)(11.5WW) when I got my boot voucher for my current job. By far they were the most expensive piece of footwear I've ever owned. And they have been great. I still wear them, although I have not been nice to them.
The next year I tried the tradesman 6614 (11.5 EE) and absolutely hated them. Then 3 months later they failed prematurely.
Well I let the Tradesman sit on a shelf for far to long and decided to actually try contacting Redwing
To their credit. I ended up with a replacement boot. Traction Tred Lite #1112 (11.5) EE
I got them yesterday and have been trying them around the house unfortunately, my left pinky toe is pressing hard against the side of the boot so it hurts quite a bit.
That left pinky toe is a problem for every pair of shoes I try, (I think I broke it when I was younger and it never healed right) my daily driver right now doesn't have this issue, Sketchers Santoro, 11 Medium
Also yesterday, I tried going to a Redwing store because I had the opportunity to, and I was measured at a 11EE.
So I'm at a loss, is the smaller boot going to fit better? Do I need to go wider?
The store I went to (reasonably) wouldn't let me exchange because it was a warranty replacement and there's not a "proper order"
I'm not even sure if they'll let me exchange them at this point.
I want to like them but it has just been so much of a struggle.
TLDR, boot don't fit right, help.
Please tell me this is a standard application of Tuff Toe. The first application failed and came off pretty quickly. I took them back for a redo.
They came back looking like this. The pictures make them look better but in person the application looks rough bruh and makes me kinda sad I paid $240 for new boots with a tuff toe. I get they are work boots but they look like sloppy shiny clown shoes now.
Edit: I’m gonna take these back and just ask for a full refund. This is garbage.
These are simply amazing. Picked them up about a year ago when I was in Japan. I wish more people in the states had a chance to get a pair.
Structural ironworker that abuses his boots checking in. I cannot get enough of these boots. History and traditions aside, they’re just a good boot
Newest acquisition on the far right 9877’s!
Left to right we’ve got Huntsman, Billy Boot, 879, classic pair of 877 and newest to me 9877!
I’m retiring from RW collecting now. Lol
Def never been worn! Love them and they fit perfect! Thanks all for your responses!