Red Wing Shoes

[laxlife1234]

@rocket:

thanks, as said before great pictures…

Thanks Rocket..

@LandoCal126:

Nice photos lax. I have the same pair (Non Rough Out) and they don't look anything like yours. Cheers

Thanks Lando. I would love to try a pair of RW 3145s but seeing as this pair is nowhere near the end of it's life guess I'll just keep wearing them.

[apba1166]

These are Red Wing work boots (2156, 10D).

I need work boots that are slip-resistant, lot of ankle support, and can take both an outside lift on the right boot, and custom insoles on each, so usually higher toe box.

Factory floors, climbing up through stuff, and landscape work (the no slip soles are great for chopping wood or pulling weeds…but they also can tear up terrain if you are not careful).

Whatever these soles are, they perform no-slip head-and-tails above any other I have tried–the compromise is that they are stiff enough that a whole vigorous day can leave the boot heavy on aching feet.

Close-up of the 2156 above.

Below, by comparison, is my favorite work boot to wear. Chippewa 72100, which I need in a 10W.

Chippewa close-up below.

But the Red Wings get the tougher environments–weather, muck, and the like. The non-slip cannot be beat, as I said. The Chippewa is also non-slip but does not match the Red Wing sole. for example, here's the sole of the Chippewa.

You can see mud and gunk sealed on, but the Red Wing sole is always clean–amazing stuff. Chippewa sole more forgiving to wear, though.

side by side, Chippewa left, Red Wing right

[Seul]

Great stuff lad!.. Always happy to see boots being used other than prancing about in 'm…

[Chris]

Personally, I find shiny metallic Dior boots to be the best for prancing about in.

[Seul]

They're def not fit for the workfloor, I found that out quickly… 

[apba1166]

Thanks Seul. I've seen some nice worn prancers out there, but like a nice car, you have to take care of them. Might it be said that if you do the miles you need to do the time.

[Chris]

@Seul:

They're def not fit for the workfloor, I found that out quickly… 

Now that would have been an amusing sight.;)

[TinMan]

Some nice pics on this thread, I hope I can feck up my RW 877 just as good and add some my own pics.

[Seul]

@Chris:

Now that would have been an amusing sight.;)

I've never felt so girly in all me life (not even whilst wearing a fecking skirt), having to slow down in corners and all… Looked like I was walking on ice...

I can tell you I was quite relieved when that shift ended...

[Chris]

Yep, that's what I was picturing in my head.  You tiptoeing around like a dainty little princess in your shiny Diors.  It makes me laugh.:)

Nothing but love, Seul- you know that…

[Seul]

Hahaha yes - exàctly like that… God it was bad... Especially since I had to move about tons of boxes of wine...

That was December 24 2k11 btw... 

[Chris]

Hehehe, that only makes it funnier…

[ADDIC]

anyone who has a pair of 8130s and works on their feet/walks all day experience pain in their toes?

its weird. i can work all day but as soon as i get home, theres sharp pain in my toes. would an insole help?

[ALEX1976]

I wear the 8130 often but no pain after wearing! :-\

[Max Power]

2940. 5(?) months in. Oiled once after excess in mud and seawater. Excuse the bathroom background.

[hectic]

I treated my rough out Iron Rangers with Barbour wax treatment, painted it on with a brush when it was liquid.

They went a bit darker but it was quite successful (supple, waterproof etc.).

Damn, office carpet is ugly!

[thomasnunnally]

Looks great hectic!

[hectic]

Little peek of Two Feet Ahead socks too.

[Finn666]

great pics there Flo and Jon…nice!

[loghill]

Any ideas where I can get replacement traction tread soles?