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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.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    last edited by 19 Jan 2018, 19:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      neph93
      見習いボス
      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
          見習いボス
          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.

          last edited by 19 Jan 2018, 20:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                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
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                      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
                        見習いボス
                        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
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                          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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                              Steffen
                              Joined: 26 Jul 2017

                              @IH-GARY Looks like a 8166 Round Toe Boot customised with a Vibram 2021

                              last edited by 12 Feb 2018, 11:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                IH-GARY
                                Haraki san Student
                                Joined: 3 Jan 2017

                                Thanks for the info @Steffen - I think you are right. I searched the 2021 Vibram sole on line and came across these Viberg beauties:

                                I can see this sole on a pair of 8166 looking pretty close to the boots in the Iron Heart store.
                                That said I may now be heading towards my first Viberg purchase!

                                My contribution, to urban blues…

                                last edited by 12 Feb 2018, 18:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • madmondayM
                                  madmonday
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                  8001 aka Ronald McDonald shoes

                                  oro leather and for some odd reason not sold in the 🇺🇸 so you have to track them down from the European or Asian market

                                  head high, middle finger higher

                                  last edited by 15 Feb 2018, 08:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • BroarkB
                                    Broark
                                    Joined: 15 Dec 2013

                                    Nice shoes MM, I like those a lot.

                                    last edited by 15 Feb 2018, 12:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • madmondayM
                                      madmonday
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                      Thanks

                                      Been wearing these 9874 black Klondike leather boots a lot

                                      head high, middle finger higher

                                      last edited by 15 Feb 2018, 23:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • SeulS
                                        Seul
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                        Bought for 30€ a couple of years back. Now has Wesco rawhide laces.

                                        last edited by 17 Feb 2018, 12:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Dion
                                          Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                                          I like their leather lining. RW has been producing the chukkas without it for years. Nice score.

                                          last edited by 17 Feb 2018, 12:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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