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    • AppfaffA
      Appfaff
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      Put some leather laces on my Oxblood Iron Rangers - seems to really change the overall look for the better in my opinion. Why RW dosnt include leather and woven laced with all their shoes is beyond me.

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      • NomadN
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        @Appfaff:

        Put some leather laces on my Oxblood Iron Rangers - seems to really change the overall look for the better in my opinion. Why RW dosnt include leather and woven laced with all their shoes is beyond me.

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        True…that would be the cost.

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        • AppfaffA
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          @Nomad:

          True…that would be the cost.

          Totally, but I find it hard to believe that they couldn't swing for an extra pair of $3 laces (probably costs them about $0.65) when you are buying $330 boots. I know in the "boot" world that is not very expensive, but back in the day (2007 or so) Red Wing would include 2 or 3 pairs of laces with each boot.

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          • NomadN
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            @Appfaff:

            @Nomad:

            True…that would be the cost.

            Totally, but I find it hard to believe that they couldn't swing for an extra pair of $3 laces (probably costs them about $0.65) when you are buying $330 boots. I know in the "boot" world that is not very expensive, but back in the day (2007 or so) Red Wing would include 2 or 3 pairs of laces with each boot.

            That's what happens when companies get big and the bean counters get involved, long live Viberg, Wesco etc…
            I'm not down on Red Wing, I have been wearing them for years but Quality always seems to slip when companies expand. Hey ho!

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            • AppfaffA
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              So very true!!  I don't think the small man operations will ever change as drastically as RW has, but Alden (as an example) sure has begun to "over produce" certain items and it has become apparent in many ways when handling their newer stuff.

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              • FinksterF
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                @Nomad:

                @Appfaff:

                @Nomad:

                True…that would be the cost.

                Totally, but I find it hard to believe that they couldn't swing for an extra pair of $3 laces (probably costs them about $0.65) when you are buying $330 boots. I know in the "boot" world that is not very expensive, but back in the day (2007 or so) Red Wing would include 2 or 3 pairs of laces with each boot.

                That's what happens when companies get big and the bean counters get involved, long live Viberg, Wesco etc…
                I'm not down on Red Wing, I have been wearing them for years but Quality always seems to slip when companies expand. Hey ho!

                True that! … I have / had more than a dozen pairs of RW in my life .. but ... times are changing.  🙂

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                • D
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                  I love my Wesco FP's but I never have had or have any problems with Red Wing's current quality of the Heritage line. But that's my opinion.

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                    I've store bought three pairs of red wings over the years which I would definitely say suffered quality control issues. My latest pair of moc toes bought very recently had the sole edges finished by someone drunk or with a wonky eye. Let's just say heavy handed with the finishing wheel, but on one boot only!

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                    • madmondayM
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                      Never had an issues with Redwing either & I tend 2 buy  them 2nd hand or on sale.

                      The moc toe oxfords are great

                      head high, middle finger higher

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                      • AppfaffA
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                        I can say I've never had an QC issues with my RWs, but I also wear mine nearly everyday, so I expect them to break down.

                        RW is a nostalgic brand for me as my dad always wore RW and Irish Setter boots for yard work, camping, etc. he was born and raised in Dallas, so it was Justin boots with slacks or Red Wings with some torn up Levis.

                        Here is my RW set:

                        Moc Toes from 2008
                        Round Toe JCrew edition from 2011
                        Iron Rangers from 2015
                        Blacksmith from 2016

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                        • BrockB
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                          My Moc toe 875s right now. I love red wings heritage line. Never had any problems either. Although I only own 3 pair..

                          IG - @leatherdenimboots

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                          • DionD
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                            Great pics, they sure can take a beating!

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                            • BrockB
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                              Thanks! True that!
                              And I'm sure they will clean up nicely if I ever get around to it….

                              IG - @leatherdenimboots

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                              • FinksterF
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                                You 2 guys could be 'Avatar twins' .. lol

                                Yeah .. nice evo (and dirt) on the Moc's, but that's what they made for.
                                I own two pairs of them and they are definitely my 'most tortured' shoes.  🙂

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                                • AppfaffA
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                                  Headed to New Orleans tomorrow for a St.Pattys day parade - the forecast is rain rain and more rain - so aside from My trusty IH-536, I figured I needed a fresh pair of oiled boots to keep me dry.

                                  It had been a bit since I oiled up the 1907, so I figured id go ahead an put some polish on the Blacksmith's and Oil up my ostrich Justin boots as well.

                                  The Crew Before:

                                  The 1907 after:

                                  Went ahead and put some boot polish on the blacksmith boots. Wasn't sure how the material would suck it up since it's essentially singed rough out, but red wing suggested it treat the leather.

                                  Before:

                                  After some black boot polish and shine brush:

                                  Turned out well!

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                                  • ?
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                                    Hi all,

                                    as some of you know, my internship at IH was part of my bachelor's degree and so is my thesis that I am planning to write this summer.

                                    I will write about customer and brand loyalty of (heritage) brands/ manufactories and decided to include expert interviews and at least one survey. Depending on how this one goes, I'd also like to do an IH survey at a later point.

                                    For now, this one is for all you Red Wing Shoes owners out there! The survey will take approx. 6 minutes and is available in English and German.

                                    https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/92b8a49

                                    Thank you all -I really appreciate your help  🙂

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                                    • mikebarhootM
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                                      on it!

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                                      • ?
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                                        Awesome, thanks! 🙂

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                                        • FinksterF
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                                          Job done … good luck!

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                                          • ?
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                                            Done.

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