Red Wing Shoes

[spitfiredealer]

I need to resole my Moc toes but want to put something on that will last longer than the standard sole.

Any suggestions or examples

i did a quick photoshop of some serra 1276's

what you think?

[rocket]

@spitfiredealer:

what you think?

no 

I find that a Vibram Morflex holds up better than a Christy, while having the same look and a lighter weight.

A Ripple or Mini Ripple could be a option

Ripple

Dr Sole Raw Cord

[Dion]

I like your photoshop, spitfiredealer! They're looking fancy!

[mikebarhoot]

Raw cord is snazzy lookin.

[spitfiredealer]

Might be a bit too snazzy for me!

[harley dave]

I think my next purchase will be some iron rangers in harness colour I like the work style of them

[mikebarhoot]

off the shelf the most comfortable boots i've owned!  combo'd with darn tough or wigwam socks.

[GuyH]

My Harvesters in harness leather.  Love these boots.

[harley dave]

@Brock:

I've got 21 months in on this pair of 8111

.

sweet

[Brock]

@harley:

sweet

Thanks man! They're my favorite boot I own

[Graeme]

@rocket:

A Ripple or Mini Ripple could be a option

I've got a pair of Vibergs with Vibram ripple soles on, and I went through them pretty quickly. After about a year in rotation with a couple of other boots and shoes, I've worn the heels down completely, and some of the ripples in the toe are almost gone. I'll be replacing mine with a set of Dr. Sole #3060 cushioned soles when they arrive.

Dr. Sole offers ripple soles, unfortunately they don't come up big enough to fit on my boots. There's a raw cord version on his Tumblr page that I like.

Speaking of Red Wing repair, I've worn through the lining in the forefoot of my pair of Beckmans. Is there anyone who can fix these, or should I just chuck them?

[rocket]

thanks for the info @Graeme

@Graeme:

Speaking of Red Wing repair, I've worn through the lining in the forefoot of my pair of Beckmans. Is there anyone who can fix these, or should I just chuck them?

not sure if it could be fixed, by patching it with a glued in leather. Otherwise one would need to deconstruct the whole, what I guess, would cost a lot…

[Graeme]

Thanks @rocket.

I reckoned that there wasn't much to be done to the Red Wings. They need a fair amount of repairwork, and a new sole. I'm not sure if I'll chuck them or see if anyone here wants to spend the money to rebuild them.

[rocket]

A rebuild doesn't make much sense imo, from the cost side…

when I was actual regular wearing RW, whenever the sole was down, I just went buying a new pair. The cost for a new sole job was usual more than a "smart bought" new pair... 

[denimeric]

mm..not sure if that's true,  over here ,in Holland , an original RedWing resole costs  about 80 euro.
So  a resole would be a smart thing to consider.

[rocket]

I am…. but that for sure depends what you gonna need to pay for a new pair...

[Chris]

@Graeme:

Speaking of Red Wing repair, I've worn through the lining in the forefoot of my pair of Beckmans. Is there anyone who can fix these, or should I just chuck them?

Pretty sure you're out of luck there.  Replacing the liner probably means reconstructing the boot.  At that point, your cost is likely to rival a new pair, if you can find someone to do it.

I know a couple of boot makers that will replace a lining, but only on boots they made, and they don't really like doing it.

[Graeme]

Thanks @Chris.

I'll probably chuck the Red Wings, and put the money towards a pair of something a bit better. I don't think that it's worth spending anything else on them.

[neph93]

Anyone ever put a kiltie on a RW Moc toe?

[spitfiredealer]

Can't imagine it looking very good