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    RoxRocks86
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 2 Mar 2018

    Love the way amber harness leather wears in. Great patina on your boots @Mizmazzle @weftyarn

    Just gave these a little bit of tlc

    last edited by 13 Mar 2022, 18:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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      Mizmazzle
      見習いボス
      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

      Great looking boot fellas!! I’ve learned that just using a brush only and no cream really gives the boots a cool luster and keeps the indigo transfer and scuffing intact. The brush helps move the oils in the leather from the hydrated spots to the dry spots. Sorta pulls the oils from deep in the leather.

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        Mizmazzle
        見習いボス
        Joined: 29 Jun 2021

        @RoxRocks86 those IR are looking really buttery. I got my girl some Trumans for Christmas. She loves them!! I think I’ve shown her the light a bit in terms of this denim/ leather appreciation we all share. Kinda wondering, were there any memorable staple pieces you found early on in your collecting that might inspire her even more?

        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

        last edited by 14 Mar 2022, 02:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          RoxRocks86
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 2 Mar 2018

          @Mizmazzle lucky girl! Hopefully showing her the light won’t turn this seemingly innocent interest into a full blown addiction like it has to all of us. It’s really like opening a can of worms with all that’s available.

          Has she ventured into denim yet? Not sure if you’re looking for suggestions with jackets, shirts, bottoms or all of the above, but I will preface by admitting to not having explored much outside of IH and most of my experience with denim is bottoms. My first pair of denim were IH-777-14oz. They were the gateway drug into the heavier stuff. The good stuff. Which lead to the discovery of 21oz denim. I think 21oz denim makes a great addition to any wardrobe. It’s a staple in mines that’s for sure. It’s weight and weave makes it versatile for warm and cold climates, there’s a bit of give so movement isn’t constricted (the stretch version probably even more so), and it even starts off somewhat soft and comfortable which only means it’ll get more comfortable and more soft with each wash and wear.

          As for leather goods, besides boots does she like belts? There’s leather craftsmen such as Pigeon Tree Crafting or Bweiss Leather who do made to order belts as well as other hand made goods such as wallets and bags amongst other things.

          Not sure if I touched on anything you were inquiring about, but if there’s anything specific lmk or maybe the gals and guys around here have additional words of wisdom to expound on.

          last edited by 14 Mar 2022, 07:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            the246guy
            Haraki san Prodigy
            Joined: 8 May 2016

            Looking at all these IR pictures with those beautiful Patina, I starting to miss my 8085 that I lost to the floods last summer. I have my Truman in waxed flesh that I'm enjoying. But it is lovely to see your IR's doing some good service to all you!

            IH-555N | IH-666S-21 | IH-777D | IH-666 XHS | IHG-035 | IHB-06 | IH-721-KHA
            IHSH-251 | IHSH-07 | IHSH-246 * 2

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              Mizmazzle
              見習いボス
              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

              @RoxRocks86 thanks for the input! She also has some Raleigh Denim jeans and an Imogene and Willie denim jacket. I think she’s looking to add some shirts to her rotation. I absolutely love the IH 21oz denim (obviously 🤣) but not sure she’s ready for something that heavy. Or at least she “thinks” she may not be ready haha.

              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                Oaktavia
                見習いボス
                Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                Seeing these nice posts and photos makes me happy I held onto my pair of 8111 and 8083. I have been wearing only my Wescos but I knew it would be good to keep my RWs too!

                IG: electricindigowizard

                "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                last edited by 14 Mar 2022, 17:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Dmart
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                  Same here. Still have my 8111 and 8083. Iron rangers, like for many others, basically were my entry into the world of boots. I still like and wear them sometimes, but most of the time I wear my Engineers.

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                    Mizmazzle
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                    Once my Wescos come (mid April they’re telling me!!) these may not see the light of day for awhile. Or my other RWs either. I told them I’d never forget them. They’ll always be my first 😂

                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                      TelemarkTumalo
                      Haraki san Student
                      Joined: 10 Oct 2022

                      Mine don't have so many miles, but just back from the cobbler after a tune up.

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                        Mizmazzle
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                        Whoot!!! @TelemarkTumalo those mid soles are looking quite sexy! Real nice work on the resole work up. Where’d ya get that done? I’d love to resole a couple old pair I have.

                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                          TelemarkTumalo
                          Haraki san Student
                          Joined: 10 Oct 2022

                          Thanks @Mizmazzle.  The recraft was done by Wyatt & Dad in North Carolina.  https://wyattanddad.com/

                          They are incredibly nice folks to work with.  Quality work and excellent communication.  They basically used the OEM footbed, but replace the cork and a new veg tan leather midsole.  They also replace the paperboard heel seat with leather and then build a leather heel stack.  The recraft does add some weight to the boot with all of that leather, but the boots just feel more solid.  The new sole provides a bit more cushioning as well.

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                            weftyarn
                            Iron Heart Deity
                            Joined: 8 Nov 2020

                            Love that resole job @TelemarkTumalo 👍🏽

                            Use it or lose it.

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                              Daniel San
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 2 May 2020

                              @weftyarn
                              Had my Rangers pimped by Ingo Keller in Köln / Cologne , the Red Wing cobbler Master .
                              He did a awesome job, al my others will be pimped too 😎

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                                weftyarn
                                Iron Heart Deity
                                Joined: 8 Nov 2020

                                They look phenomenal @Daniel San 👌🏾

                                I can only second Ingo being an absolute master at what he does. Once had my Zeha Sneakers resoled by him. Impeccable job!

                                Use it or lose it.

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                                  tody
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                                  As we're on the topic of the skills of Ingo - I live only 10 minutes from his workshop. It's always great to go there on a saturday, bring a pair of shoes in, have a look at all of his work and especially the machinery. A little bit like the teaser videos from Alex and Haraki on instagram, it is really interesting to see these vintage machines still being used for highly skilled work.

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                                    Daniel San
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 2 May 2020

                                    And he is a super nice guy, talked a few times to him on the phone. 👍
                                    did he normal repairs for you, or some "upgrades" too?

                                    last edited by 23 Nov 2022, 22:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      tody
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                                      I haven't reached "upgrade" status yet  😃
                                      It's mostly been regular resole jobs on my shoes and the wife's as well.

                                      The only major repair operation on a pair of RW Chelseas was a replacement of the complete inner and outer sole - both were broken into pieces. But the upper leather is so well worn in, and in such a good shape that I couldn't bring myself to getting a new pair instead.

                                      last edited by 23 Nov 2022, 22:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Truls
                                        Haraki san Student
                                        Joined: 18 Oct 2022

                                        They look awesome 😃 Always a conflict between to keep working on already good fades or begin on potentially fantastic fades

                                        Mvh

                                        Truls

                                        last edited by 29 Nov 2022, 02:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          tody
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 24 Feb 2021

                                          @chrisjohnnick:

                                          Love my Red Wings. I've got some 8085 Iron Rangers, 875 Classic Moc Toe, Postman Oxfords in charcoal, and the Williston Chelsea boot in Black.

                                          I've also got a Red Wing store less than 5 minutes from my house, so I'm close for cleanings and repairs.

                                          @chrisjohnnick Just a quick question - how did you size the Willistons, in comparison to the other models? Looking to pick up a pair over the internet, so I can't try it on.

                                          last edited by 27 Dec 2022, 10:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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