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    cosmic55
    Raw and Unwashed
    @WhiskeySandwich
    Joined: 29 Jan 2018

    @WhiskeySandwich I found an unworn pair recently and they're the most comfortable Red Wings I've ever worn.

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      WhiskeySandwich
      啓蒙家
      @cosmic55
      Joined: 1 Mar 2023

      @cosmic55 lucky! Damn near impossible to find a new pair! I sure as hell would’ve preferred that. Lemme know if you find a 9.5, I’d do another lol. They are my fave red wing I think. I love the Hawthorne Muleskinner leather

      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
      -Seneca

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        cosmic55
        Raw and Unwashed
        @WhiskeySandwich
        Joined: 29 Jan 2018

        @WhiskeySandwich Certainly was lucky! if I see any I'll let you know. I think Hawthorne has become a new favourite after being unsure if I'd like it.

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          RobeOfTheMagi
          Haraki san Expert
          Joined: 15 Apr 2024

          I just got this rather old pair of 875s and had them resoled:

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          It feels like the weight of the boots is 50% down with the new Vibram soles.

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            RobeOfTheMagi
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 15 Apr 2024

            I'm not sure how long the Vibram Morflex outsoles will last. The Mocs feel like sneakers with them.

            Has anyone got experience with this outsole?

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              WhiskeySandwich
              啓蒙家
              @RobeOfTheMagi
              Joined: 1 Mar 2023

              @RobeOfTheMagi oh is that what that is? like a softer christy? i'm interested! of course i'm sure if they're more comfy, they're softer, and softer wont last as long. but i'd def be down for that trade-off.

              "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
              -Seneca

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                RobeOfTheMagi
                Haraki san Expert
                @WhiskeySandwich
                Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                @WhiskeySandwich

                Hey mate!

                I honestly don't know too much about this particular style of Vibram outsoles. It's the first resole for the mocs. As far as I understand the "morflex" ist the cushiest, most sneaker-like outsole.

                When the local cobbler told me he was going to put Vibrams on the shoes I supposed they'd be quite like the originals. However, these really aren't. I don't mean that in a bad way; the soles are just very different, at least in weight.

                The pair of boots in size 9.5 (US) is only 1100g (2,4lbs). They really wear like sneakers.

                Edit:

                It's hard for me to evaluate how much softer they are compared to new original Red Wing soles. Mine felt like wooden soles after all the years. In that regard the Vibrams are waaaaaaay softer.

                last edited by RobeOfTheMagi 4 Feb 2025, 06:28 2 Apr 2025, 06:24 W 1 Reply Last reply 2 Apr 2025, 22:05 Reply Quote 1
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                  WhiskeySandwich
                  啓蒙家
                  @RobeOfTheMagi
                  Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                  @RobeOfTheMagi I’m super interested in a softer, lighter sole for these. I like that they look the same and have those features, even if they don’t last as long. IMO , traction tred and og Christy last plenty long if you don’t drag feet, so if they last, say, 70% of that time, it’d be worth the cush and lightness.

                  Please keep us updated with durability!

                  "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                  -Seneca

                  last edited by WhiskeySandwich 4 Feb 2025, 22:17 2 Apr 2025, 22:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    WhiskeySandwich
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                    Hawthorne muleskinner FTWIMG_0040.jpeg

                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                    -Seneca

                    last edited by 10 Apr 2025, 20:30 S 1 Reply Last reply 10 Apr 2025, 20:43 Reply Quote 8
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                      SKT
                      見習いボス
                      @WhiskeySandwich
                      Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                      @WhiskeySandwich those look great. What are they? Kind of look like a blacksmith with a crepe soul yes?

                      last edited by 10 Apr 2025, 20:43 W 1 Reply Last reply 10 Apr 2025, 20:58 Reply Quote 1
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                        WhiskeySandwich
                        啓蒙家
                        @SKT
                        Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                        @SKT Rover model never shoulda been discontinued- basically a blacksmith with a 360 welt and a wedge.

                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                        -Seneca

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                          SKT
                          見習いボス
                          @WhiskeySandwich
                          Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                          @WhiskeySandwich bet they’re comfortable too

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                            WhiskeySandwich
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 1 Mar 2023

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                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                            -Seneca

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                              catdad1
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 17 Jan 2025

                              Before and after cleaning after a very dusty job site this month...

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                                cosmic55
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @SKT
                                Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                @SKT Mine are. Most comfortable Red Wings I've owned actually.

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                                  cosmic55
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @catdad1
                                  Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                  @catdad1 Great job!

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                                    Go For Chill
                                    Haraki san Prodigy
                                    Joined: 3 Jan 2025

                                    Being an E width Red Wing fan in 2025 sucks, but when Red Wing takes eBay provides! I managed to find a deadstock pair of Hawthorn Mocs in my wide size. Even better they have the old fabric Irish Setter tongue tags. IMG_7109.jpeg
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                                    "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -Thomas Edison

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