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hectic

throw them in the washer

Bad day Beats?

spaceballs

Hello all,

First time poster. Great forum here!
Could somebody please tell me the differences/similarities between the 1907 and the Classic Lifestyle series. I don't see any differences when I look at the Copper version of both models.

Thanks

The 1907 is built on a different last than the 8131 style boots; this is assuming that is the Classic Lifestyle boot you are talking about. I am not sure how that will affect the fit of the boot or anything, but the last that the Classic Lifestyle boots are built on is the same last (and therefore the same fit) as the classic 877 and 875 boots that have been popular for 60 years or so.

@hectic:

Actually, while I'm on this thread has anyone got a good tip for revitalising my Iron Rangers (the rough out ones).

Just a heinous scouring with a wire brush?

Ta

Depending on how they look, I would just leave them. Could you post a picture? I love seeing how RW boots evolve. Now if they smell bad or something, I would just try shoe trees or wadded up newspaper to try and thoroughly dry them out.

The 877 are my favorite boot. Have had a pair for a year so, and my foot just sort of grew. So I had my local Red Wing dealer order a pair of 8111 amber colored Iron Rangers and another pair of 877s to replace the too-small ones. Can't wait to wear the soles down in this pair of 877s - then I can finally send them back to the factory to get new soles and have the upper eyelets replaced with speed lacing posts.

I received the two boots last week but returned both for quality reasons. The 877s had some eyelets out of place and the 8111 had a crooked heel counter that would never break in correctly I was afraid. This is one reason I love shopping at Red Wing - the service. I look forward to getting the boots back next week or so. Hope these pairs are all right and work for me. I have had my Red Wing dealer call up the Red Wing factory plenty of time to ask questions about boot models for me.

*** This is my first post on here! Ordered my first real pair of jeans today as I was getting tired of blowing through Levis every few months or so. If I can keep these as basically my only jeans for 2 years or so then I will consider Iron Hearts a money saving investment. Wish I would have gotten on on this train sooner. Red Wing boots and denim are a couple of interests of mine.

Beatle

lol, I was serious

D97x7

@Beatle:

throw them in the washer

Haven't put mine in the washer but have scrubbed them inside and out in the sink with warm soapy water, did no harm at all. To 8111s that is.

spaceballs

@D97x7:

@Beatle:

throw them in the washer

Haven't put mine in the washer but have scrubbed them inside and out in the sink with warm soapy water, did no harm at all. To 8111s that is.

I have even hosed my boots off with a pressure washer…not at full pressure, however.

ronaldlsh

I'm loving the stains!

Finn666

^thanks to IH666Sod

spaceballs

@Finn666:

^thanks to IH666Sod

Finn - Can you tell me if there are indigo stains on the white thread in the contrast stitching on your Iron Rangers? It looks like the white threads are spared from the indigo bleed but I wanted to know if you could verify. Thanks!

AFTRMTH

Picked these up.. love and hate relationship coming soon LOL!

ALEX1976

nice

AFTRMTH

Madame Buttonfly

After Finn666's pix the faint indigo rings on my Red Wings look pathetic… must try harder.

riffblaster general

i really want some 2918 chelsea ranchers. btw…anyone interested in a pair of 8138's sz 10? i'll post pics if so. they are in good worn condition.

Finn666

^^those are some lovely boots as well there mrs.G
wear and don't compare ;)…remember that sentence?

Beatle

Dear madame Buttonfly,

please stop wearing skirts. Your boots need more indigo stains.

Thank you

Best

Beats

Madame Buttonfly

@Finn666:

^^those are some lovely boots as well there mrs.G
wear and don't compare ;)…remember that sentence?

Thanks, I like these boots a lot (Beats helped me choose, what would we do without her?)

And yes, I vaguely remember… despite trying to forget...

Madame Buttonfly

@Beatle:

Dear madame Buttonfly,

please stop wearing skirts. Your boots need more indigo stains.

Thank you

Best

Beats

Dear Beatle

Couldn't agree more. Please tell G to stop asking me to wear the maid's outfit every day and I might succeed.

Thanks for your support.

Best
Mme B

nooblet333

@Aftermath what model are those??

moykky

Silly little question: What are those Redwing boot laces called (the standard ones)? Mine are fraying and I can't find similar ones from my local shops. Nothing else seems to last.

deadendpro

@nooblet333:

@Aftermath what model are those??

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