Red Wing Shoes
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note to self, look up Red Wing Beckmans back story.
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@madmonday - I'll go ahead and share my two "RW" history stories, that I picked up years ago on some other forums.
First off, the "Beckman," or "Gentleman's Traveler" boot was developed to be a work boot that also polished up and worked with a suit. During the time the boots were developed, the Railroad Boom was happening in America, and men would go (literally) work on the railroad for months and months, and to cut down on having to have work boots, and dress shoes for church (or interviews for a job at the end that would bring them back home), they needed a boot that took some polish. Th GT boots were specifically that - sturdy and durable enough to be worked in all day, and would clean up great and look "fancy" to be paired with these "Gentleman Travelers" sunday clothes.
Second - I know Christy soles get a lot of hate, and a lot of love, but they were developed for a very specific reason - back in the day, when a farmer would return to the house after a long day, it would be pretty dark, and without electricity, they would end up bringing all sorts of muck into the house. The White soles allowed a farmers wife to immediately see if there was mud or Sh*t on his boots, so she could tell him to clean them or remove them.
I have zero clue if these are true or just internet folklore, but I think it's cool backstory for sure.
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The Christy story has to be internet bs. It's a blown rubber sole and I can't imagine it was developed before electricity. Second, given how little tread there is on it, I doubt farmers, or anyone working out in fields, would use it. It seems designed for factory or construction type work, where people are standing on concrete or other unforgiving surfaces all day.
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Very good point @Chris.
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@Appfaff thanks for the input.
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I've got Beckmans in a 12D tried on unworn kind of a plum color can have for $200 shipped US only.
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These are black Beckmans. No my feet don't hurt. I always look like this.
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I've got Beckmans in a 12D tried on unworn kind of a plum color can have for $200 shipped US only.
I actually am looking for a black pair but thanks for the offer. I also have no clue what my size is in RW.
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Hi,
I have always had an interest in trying out the Red Wing Supersole as I do seem to go hard on my soles and want to see if these do offer an extended life.Specifically I was always attracted to the "08804" Moc Toe Supersole Oro Russet Boot. Having contacted the UK RW store I have learned that they have been removed from the UK (and probably the european) markets… this has made me obsess about them for some reason!
Do any of my IH colleagues know of any in stock in Europe (Size UK8/US9), or any US retailers that would send them across to me? My initial searches havent been fruitful.
Best regards,
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Does anyone in the forum own a pair of the Redwing 8201?
It’s a 6” Chelsea in amber harness.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Well my trusty Red Wings went for their first re-sole today after 6-ish years of wear. Should be picking them up in a few days…
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They’re back. Not sure about the horrible brown laces, but they were free.
Also took me a while to get over the fact that they’ve been brushed up.
Still, pleased with the outcome (and the fact that the guy decided to knock £10 off the cost).
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Doing actual work in my actual work boots today. Weird, right? [emoji23]
These are just steel toed work boots that only get used for dirty jobs. I really love em. Man can they take a beating.
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Fresh resole on my 4 year old Iron Rangers.
What do you guys think about this build!?
888 world tour jeans there.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Thanks guys! I agree, but wasn’t sure what other people thought.. I personally dig the thick leather midsole.
@neph I have seen that guys work, he’s pretty awesome, also check out leathersniffers on IG. That’s where I got this idea.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I've been thinking of getting my Rangers resoled, cuz I don't like the cork soles.
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Do it! I love the Christy sole!
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