r/RedWingShoes

Saw these on a 40% sale brand new and had to jump on it. They still require some breaking, but are already very comfortable and support the foot nicely.

It all started with a 875 oro, then came dusty blue abilene and now there's this. Thinking of adding IR, just not sure if muleskinner for the full price or amber harness on a 115$ discount.

One question tho: the stitching on the outsole is already showing the signs of wear from gravel and asphalt. I guess it's nothing to worry about if it rips? Never had boots with the soles stitched through.

help... found these ants/termites in my 1 year old iron rangers ... what to do ?

Got my first pair of iron rangers. Bought seconds from berkley supply and they came in last week.

Now im wondering how to best take care of them and what i need for that. I currently have coated them once in the beeswax cream i use for my cowboy boots to get a shean and help them against water but id like a higher shine and just general advice on ehat to do next.

Just finished breaking in my Franks Patriots boots for work so decided I needed some suffering in my free time. Going to be a beast to break in but they will eventually be perfect .

Hey there, I’ve had these loggermax boots since November and have been wearing them almost daily for work. I don’t take off my boots by pushing on the heel with the other boot. I’m over an hour away from the closest store, before I make the drive what are the chances they’ll warranty this?

It’s 14 years this fall that I’ve had these. I love them to death but I feel like they’re getting some deep creases. Wondering if these are near the end or if there’s anything I can do to breathe some new life back into them.

This pair of 8111 was shipped in for recraft. These were in rough shape. Had to clean and condition a couple times. This customer requested Dr Sole in Jade with a leather midsole and new welts with neutral edging. We replaced the cork, added a new heel rand, heel seats, laces. Dealers choice on thread, so we went with cream on the welts and rust on the soles. The hooks were tearing up the tongue so we made no shoe kilties, replaced a boot hook, stitching on the toe. I think these turned out really nice after everything.

Classics never die

No idea how old these are, but they're still comfortable as!

Finally got the Iron Rangers I’ve had for over 12 years back from being recrafted by Wyatt and Dad. Absolutely in love with them. Had to go out and break in the new midsole. Made a carry bucket from trash to pick up the trash I found.

EDIT: OCTOBER 2020

Hey all,

Ive been feeling the new boot itch, and just wanted to talk about the boots I already have, and love. Just wanted to talk about these boots I've been wearing hard since Oct 2021. I still remember how uncomfortable they were when I bought them, but now they are like a sock. I also threw in a picture of my Nick's boots pair, but those don't get as much use as the Iron Rangers.

These boots got me through end of highschool, all of college hard winters, including house parties, in Upstate NY, and daily wear in office at my first job out of college. I have been use them on motorcycles, ATVs, ranch use, hunting, gardening, and anything inbetween. They are still my go-to pair to wear even with the Nick's boots being "nicer."

Only issue is their footbeds are starting to crack and lift towards the end of the shoe. Maybe a resole is in the future. (I dont use shoe trees, but will start to keep these in rotation)

I cleaned them and oiled them whenever they were super dirty, or the leather was visibly dry.

Polished them when I first bought them a couple of times.

First pair of redwings and went with the wingshooters. Buddy of mine told me to try out the tuff toe to help preserve the shoe. I spent $335 out the door and am a little unhappy with the application, should I take them back to the store? Will they do anything about it? And yes i know they are work boots and will get worn and beat.

Update: brought them in they agreed with me and are going to work it out and get the done right redwing will keep my business 👍

Is this crease and footprint is normal or very long?

Bought my first Red Wing´s today, a pair of used Irish Setters. Bought them online but from what I can judge they are legit, despite the fact that all info about the boots is stamped on the outside of the tongue. I think that was done on certain boots during a period of time. I googled “how to date” your Red Wings but that doesn´t help me - if I read the numbers like Google tells me they say that my boots are from July of 1986 and I don´t think they are nearly that old.