Red Wing Shoes

[Giles]

@Chris:

Just like jeans- you gotta get the right fit.

[sabergirl]

This time I almost choked on my beer! Well played.

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[Dion]

To all Iron Rangers fans out there: RW is upgrading to a Vibram #430 sole:

http://www.heddels.com/2016/08/red-wing-heritage-gives-a-new-sole-to-the-iron-ranger/

[Niro]

Yea I am thinking about getting the black Iron Ranger for the winter now. Hopefully the London store will update their stock soon

[Guest]

Some new pickups: Merchant boots in Ebony Harness and Mohave; and Blacksmith in Billy Beige Leather (Nordstrom exclusive)

[Dion]

I like the sleeker profile of the Merchant.

[mikebarhoot]

Ebony harness gets my vote. They need cap toe though

[UnTucked]

The Merchant is a very beautiful boot silhouette

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[riffblaster general]

My Chelseas needed their second resole.  Sent them back to red wing and had a brown mini lug put on them. They came out great.

[Dion]

They're holding up pretty well!

[riffblaster general]

Yeah they oiled them up really good.

[Brock]

My moc toes have been through hell and back!

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[Appfaff]

Awesome.  I know RW are not on the scale of wesco and viberg but damn they make a solid product that you don't feel back about beating the snot out of.

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[Seul]

It's true. I mostly wear my RW chukkas at work, and they just keep going… Get them for cheap (I paid 30€ for my sand'uns for instance), and just give 'm hell!..

[Dion]

I too was amazed how stubborn and durable their chukkas/shoes are.

[Brock]

And for that reason I will always love redwings!

On a side note I'm looking for a pair of rough out boots with a full leather sole… any recommendations? (Don't have to be RW)

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[Appfaff]

@Brock:

And for that reason I will always love redwings!

On a side note I'm looking for a pair of rough out boots with a full leather sole… any recommendations? (Don't have to be RW)

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RW makes a beautiful sand/tobacco rough out "Pecos" boot, but the suede variants are only available overseas. I'm sure someone would help you proxy a pair if you really like them

If you are looking for a more "Luxe" pair, you can't go wrong with having Giles build you a custom pair of Morrisons - that way you get exactly what you want.

The worst thing you can get is cheap suede, so make sure you invest in a pair with a thick enough hide so they don't get too thrashed too quickly.

The hides they use at Wesco are outstanding and super thick. They will last for decades. By skipping out on a Vibram sole (aside from heel) you will save a good bit going the custom route instead of buying a suede boot with a rubber sole and then paying 100+ bucks replacing it with leather.

If you don't mind me asking, why a leather sole?  I wore leather sole Luchesee boots three years straight and ended up paying more for resoles (every 8 months) than I did on the boots themselves. Just an FYI.

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[GuyH]

@Brock:

And for that reason I will always love redwings!

On a side note I'm looking for a pair of rough out boots with a full leather sole… any recommendations? (Don't have to be RW)

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Any good?

https://store.westleyrichards.com/oak-street-bootmakers-rough-out-trench-boot-leather-sole

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[Brock]

@Appfaff:

@Brock:

And for that reason I will always love redwings!

On a side note I'm looking for a pair of rough out boots with a full leather sole… any recommendations? (Don't have to be RW)

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RW makes a beautiful sand/tobacco rough out "Pecos" boot, but the suede variants are only available overseas. I'm sure someone would help you proxy a pair if you really like them

If you are looking for a more "Luxe" pair, you can't go wrong with having Giles build you a custom pair of Morrisons - that way you get exactly what you want.

The worst thing you can get is cheap suede, so make sure you invest in a pair with a thick enough hide so they don't get too thrashed too quickly.

The hides they use at Wesco are outstanding and super thick. They will last for decades. By skipping out on a Vibram sole (aside from heel) you will save a good bit going the custom route instead of buying a suede boot with a rubber sole and then paying 100+ bucks replacing it with leather.

If you don't mind me asking, why a leather sole?  I wore leather sole Luchesee boots three years straight and ended up paying more for resoles (every 8 months) than I did on the boots themselves. Just an FYI.

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Thanks for all the info Adam! Not sure I have the funds for a custom pair right now or for any pair at the moment but it's okay to scope out your next pair right?
As far as wanting a leather sole, I think is just because I've always loved the clean look and the "prestige" that comes with it. Or maybe that's all in my head. I've never owned a pair and I'd like to at least try them out.. I can always resole with a more durable sole when the time comes..
I've had my eye on oak street boot makers, grant stone, butts and shoulders, wolverine, and viberg but I don't think viberg has a leather sole option. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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[Dion]

I've found a leather sole very impractical: no grip and wears down easily. Of course it will depend on the occasions you're going to wear the shoes but I would definitely recommend to put a thin rubber layer on them for more grip. Just my two cents.