Red Wing Shoes
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I would just nip that errant piece of leather off with a scissors.
The rough out Muleskinner leather is a lot different than most other shoe leather, as far as conditioning goes there are fewer options. I certainly would not use mink oil on them. I don't own a pair of the rough outs and I don't think I would, but if it were me I would probably use the Red Wing suede brush to spot fix and clean. And a regular shoe brush for general duty and daily cleaning and inspection. I would also consider a light spray of some sort of leather protector/water proofing, Kiwi, Red Wing or otherwise. Very light spritzing, definitely would not soak it in.
But the best advice would be to wear the heck out of them. I think the Muleskinners are supposed to look pretty rough, as part of the appeal.
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my 3140. 3+ years old. treated with chelsea leather food, then coated over with red wing leather protector after it's been absorbed, whenever they are looking a little dry and/or need some scuff cleanup. i use them as work boots, on my feet in them 8 hours a day on concrete floors in the produce department of an organic grocery store. they get a lot of scuffs from pulling metal and plastic stocking carts around, accidentally kicking display tables etc and often have to stand in 1/4-1/2" of standing water when cleaning in the cooler. looking to make them my backups and ordering some 6" nicks soon.
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Just took delivery of these beautiful RW Harvester #2943 boots in Amber Harness. They were hard to track down but they're here now.
A couple notes:
•The Amber Harness leather is a nice burgundy color, of medium thickness, and quite stiff/rigid
•Purchased from ShoeParlor who had a 10% off coupon when I purchased
•For sizing they seem to run about a half size large but I wear thick wool socks with my boots, so I take them TTS
•I've never seen this particular Vibram black rubber sole with lug pattern used before, but it's a nice tradeoff between looks (I like how you can't see the lug from above) and function (good luck in the ice with the Iron Rangers
•Red Wing QA is top notch, as usual. Unlike Alden and Wolverine, I've never had to send a pair of RW's back and I own quite a few different pairs. Stitching and construction is uniformly excellent.
•Eyelets and speed hooks are a nice antiqued brass which fits the retro 1930's style, which is when the original Harvester was released
•Never have cared for the laces that come with most RW's as they look like a generic hiking lace. I prefer waxed cotton laces, so I swapped them out. Note that this 8" boot needs about 63" laces.Pics:
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Let me preface this by saying I probably would never have considered buying these boots. They just looked a little hokey to me. I ended up getting a pair of the heritage super soles from a friend who never wore them and just wanted them gone. I am really surprised that I like them so much. as in i kinda love them. They're super comfortable, lots of cushion with a poron footbed. Now I'm kind of obsessed and want the black pair too. These and my ice cutters are hands down the most comfortable red wings i've ever worn. most of the other ones i've had killed my feet.
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@riffblaster:
Let me preface this by saying I probably would never have considered buying these boots. They just looked a little hokey to me. I ended up getting a pair of the heritage super soles from a friend who never wore them and just wanted them gone. I am really surprised that I like them so much. as in i kinda love them. They're super comfortable, lots of cushion with a poron footbed. Now I'm kind of obsessed and want the black pair too. These and my ice cutters are hands down the most comfortable red wings i've ever worn. most of the other ones i've had killed my feet.
What size are you @riffblaster general? I have an unworn pair of the blacks if you are still interested.
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@steelworker this pair is 9D. I could probably get away with 9.5D
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Does anyone have experience with the sizing of the round toe boots such as the 8165? I have a pair of 875's and am wondering if the round toes fit similar to the moc toes. Any help is appreciated.
Speaking for myself I went with the same size regardless of the style.
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Decided to dub a pair of round toes that dont get much love today.
In the sun:
All done!!
Now, which laces to use? Light or dark??
