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      The sole is neither Unit nor Cristy. It's your typical Red Wing white crepe sole. It's incredibly comfortable, though it seriously lacks in the longevity department. For the record, Seul, that's the model I purchased. It's near impossible to buy a pair out of the box that looks that way. They almost always come with some form of imperfection which, I find, adds to the character. I'm quite pleased with these boots. I went TTS.

      EDIT: I might have been able to fit into a half size smaller, but I likely would have had the same issue I did with the Viberg Scout boot–too narrow.

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      • SeulS
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        Crepe sole - no can do…

        Sticking with my original plan, then... Thanks, Chris!..

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        • ALEX1976A
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          http://www.manufactum.de/red-wing-frankfurter-p1450956/?c=188276

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          • S
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            @Shoreman:

            For the record, Seul, that's the model I purchased. It's near impossible to buy a pair out of the box that looks that way. They almost always come with some form of imperfection which, I find, adds to the character.

            I have found this to be the case as well. I usually have my RW shop order a few pair of each boots that I want, and then I keep the pair that laces up the best. Frequently, it seems the boots might be pulled over the last a bit crooked or something. This does add to the "handmade" aspect of the boots but I only find it on the RW Heritage line of boots and I don't find it as much on the regular line of boots. This leads me to believe that this "handmade"-ness is designed into the construction process.

            I have been wearing the 595's most of late - I have two pair of them. I just feel kind of claustrophobic when I wear the 877s. Weird. Never used to feel that way but lately I prefer the lower cut, lighter weight of the chukka.

            Can anyone comment on the quality of the RW Heritage chukkas versus the 595? I don't quite understand why the Heritage chukkas cost $100 more.

            I suffer from attention surplus disorder.

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            • SeulS
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              I asked my mate, a Swedish mailman, about his experiences with the RW chukkas I posted earlier, and he wasn't crazy about 'm… Uncomfortable insole, and inside got wet even walking into wet grass…  :-\

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              • madmondayM
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                @ete:

                nicest red wings i've seen in a while.

                head high, middle finger higher

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                • llvlaglneL
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                  I work in a psychiatric hospital. was wondering if you guys would suggest i go with the RW 1907 or RW 875?

                  "…think of a world tour as similar as to the sisterhood of the traveling pants." -LandoCal126

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                  • LuciferL
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                    @llvlaglne:

                    I work in a psychiatric hospital. was wondering if you guys would suggest i go with the RW 1907 or RW 875?

                    Question of the year imo.

                    Seize the day and don't you cry.

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                    • hajdukH
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                      you are working there…? you are not a patient there...? for sure:)))?
                      @llvlaglne:

                      I work in a psychiatric hospital. was wondering if you guys would suggest i go with the RW 1907 or RW 875?

                      "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                      • SeulS
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                        He's on this forum so he's probably typing from his padded cell…

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                        • KatsushinK
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                          1907.  The leather is quite noticeably nicer…

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                          • GilesG
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                            Doing my best to feck these up…..

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • BeatleB
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                              I wish Red Wing would make these with a vibram huez

                              We can do anything

                              http://bybeatle.com

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                              • FOXYF
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                                More like a fashion statement of some sorts, but I couldn't help myself - love the sole, the comfort and the colour!

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                                • injunjackI
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                                  Blueberries…a buddy of mine got those also, the color IRL is beautiful

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                                  • michaeljcrM
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                                    I was looking at the Redwing Logger Boots 4585 Briar Oil Slick boots on UK sites and these guys have UK size 6&7 reduced to £164. No affiliation, just thought people might be interested. Well, small people…

                                    http://www.uniquemenswear.co.uk/footwear-c2/red-wing-shoes-redwing-logger-boots-4585-briar-oil-slick-p26283

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                                    • Finn666F
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                                      thinking hard about a resole…

                                      @Finn666:

                                      some fucked up 8138s 🙂

                                      think i'll go with a nice vibram sole to match the season:

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                                      • ?
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                                        ^ But despise the outer soles, correct?

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          Part of the charm, really. Not something you'd wear on a miserable day anyhow isn't it?..

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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            needed a break and since the weather was still nice, i thought about shooting some pics of my Red Wing 8138

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