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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

Red Wing Iron Rangers Patina

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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...

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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.

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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

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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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                            • todyT
                              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?

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                                • todyT
                                  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
                                    • todyT
                                      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
                                      • chrisjohnnickC
                                        chrisjohnnick
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                                        @tody one pair of my iron rangers is a 9, and all my others (iron ranger, Williston, moc toe) are all 8.5. I bought most of mine second hand, and if I did it again I'd likely buy them all in a 9 as I like that size in my iron rangers better, and the Williston is slightly tight. they were almost new, though, so may just still be breaking in.

                                        I'd say go with your iron ranger size.

                                        Wants List:
                                        IHSH-20-Red, XL
                                        IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                                        IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                                        IHSW-45 Black, M
                                        IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                                        IH-777S-SB size 32
                                        IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                                          Daniel San
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 2 May 2020

                                          got my next pair back from pimping 🤩
                                          again leather midsole and nitrile soles.

                                          last edited by 29 Dec 2022, 15:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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