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    Sheepdog149
    Joined: 6 Feb 2015

    RW Harvester's

    Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

    last edited by 14 Jan 2018, 06:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      GuyH
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 24 Sept 2010

      Big fan of the Harvesters.

      Picked up a pair of Ice Cutters in the sales.  Wanted something good in snow.

      last edited by 18 Jan 2018, 21:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        illo59
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 28 Dec 2015

        ^ looking great, i also need to own some ice cutters some day…

        question: wore my red wing 9111 round toe yesterday in melting snow and was surprised i got wet feet, cause this never happened before. i always brushed dirt away and conditioned them with mink oil now and then. seems like the water came through the seam/stitching area between boot and sole... would it make sense to use some leather protector or waterproofing spray or is it maybe too late and only a resole would solve this problem?

        When my time comes I want to be buried face down. That way whoever doesn’t like me can kiss my ass.

        -Red Forman

        last edited by 19 Jan 2018, 06:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          marlin
          Joined: 22 Nov 2015

          @GuyH, looking good and excellent choice!

          Bought the brown one in autumn 2016 and wore it, while walking with the dog, almost every day since then. To my feet they very comfortable and I can walk in them for couple hours with no stress on the feet. They also let barley any water through, highly recommend!

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            neph93
            見習いボス
            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

            @illo59:

            wore my red wing 9111 round toe yesterday in melting snow and was surprised i got wet feet,

            Not to come off as a shoe expert (I'm not) but melting snow will get into most boots if you walk around in it enough. Doesn't mean there is a fault with the boot necessarily.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
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              illo59
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 28 Dec 2015

              @neph93:

              @illo59:

              wore my red wing 9111 round toe yesterday in melting snow and was surprised i got wet feet,

              Not to come off as a shoe expert (I'm not) but melting snow will get into most boots if you walk around in it enough. Doesn't mean there is a fault with the boot necessarily.

              😃 At least they are no rubber boots… but as i wrote, never happened before, heavy rain, snow (also melting snow), mud these were always protected my feet till yesterday. but well i guess you're right (again).. 😉

              When my time comes I want to be buried face down. That way whoever doesn’t like me can kiss my ass.

              -Red Forman

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                neph93
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                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                Hell, I’m wrong all the time [emoji1] In theory, properly treated leather plus a good welt will be pretty effective at keeping water out. In practice the wear and tear of walking around in a boot over long periods of time, plus the action of heating and cooling which can cause changes in the leather and glue used will eventually open up small gaps. Melting snow will find those gaps.

                Of the boots I currently own, (three pairs of Wesco, one pair Viberg, one pair RW and one pair Dundas), the Wesco’s have had no problems with water at all. The one pair that have seem the most action are oil tanned leather and are regularly used in quite extreme conditions. The Vibergs can let in a little water but I use them for hiking and it’s when yomping through marshland that it happens. The RW’s are pretty poor in very wet weather conditions tbh.

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

                • Virginia Woolf
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                  Brock
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                  I wear 8111’s in the heavy rain at work regularly and they have never kept my feet completely dry… but it’s also unexpected because they are unlined.

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                  last edited by 19 Jan 2018, 19:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    neph93
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                    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                    With RW's, I suspect it's the leather rather than a faulty welt that lets the water in. With all respect to RW fans, and I know there are a few around these parts, it isn't the greatest quality on their standard boots.

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

                    • Virginia Woolf
                    last edited by 19 Jan 2018, 19:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Dion
                      Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                      There's got to be a compromise somewhere seeing the huge quantities their shoes are available in.

                      last edited by 19 Jan 2018, 20:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        steelworker
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                        Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                        I agree. I like RW and wear them for work but Wesco is an entirely different level.

                        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                        Well, I have others.

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                          illo59
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 28 Dec 2015

                          @neph93:

                          In theory, properly treated leather plus a good welt will be pretty effective at keeping water out. In practice the wear and tear of walking around in a boot over long periods of time, plus the action of heating and cooling which can cause changes in the leather and glue used will eventually open up small gaps. Melting snow will find those gaps.

                          The RW’s are pretty poor in very wet weather conditions tbh.

                          yepp, that's logic… but as i refused to wear anything else but sneakers and trainers till i was 32 i'm pretty stoked since 3 years or so how warm and dry and safe a foot can be in winter, even in red wings haha

                          When my time comes I want to be buried face down. That way whoever doesn’t like me can kiss my ass.

                          -Red Forman

                          last edited by 20 Jan 2018, 09:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            732fraziea
                            Joined: 12 Jan 2016

                            2nd pair of Red Wings

                            Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

                            last edited by 21 Jan 2018, 04:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Brock
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                              Redwing 875 rebuild
                              By redwing repair USA

                              Black cristy sole
                              Gunmetal hardware with speed hooks
                              Toe stitch repair
                              New laces

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                              last edited by 28 Jan 2018, 23:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Appfaff
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                Those looks awesome @Brock !!!

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                                last edited by 29 Jan 2018, 12:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Brock
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 8 Sept 2015

                                  Thanks Adam! Can’t wait to get them back on my feet

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                                  last edited by 29 Jan 2018, 21:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • spitfiredealerS
                                    spitfiredealer
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                                    Just got these from Japan. Very happy with them

                                    last edited by 2 Feb 2018, 21:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      sabergirl
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                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                      I like the looks of those, @spitfiredealer.

                                      last edited by 3 Feb 2018, 16:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • AppfaffA
                                        Appfaff
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                        Those are great. I have the JCrew version from 2011
                                        And they are outstanding boots.

                                        I had them resolved with the Vibram Christy and they are beyond comfy.

                                        Nice pick up

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                                        last edited by 3 Feb 2018, 18:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          IH-GARY
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          Joined: 3 Jan 2017

                                          Does anyone know which RW's these are? …and where I can snag a pair!

                                          My contribution, to urban blues…

                                          last edited by 9 Feb 2018, 20:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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