Red Wing Shoes
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And for that reason I will always love redwings!
On a side note I'm looking for a pair of rough out boots with a full leather sole… any recommendations? (Don't have to be RW)
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RW makes a beautiful sand/tobacco rough out "Pecos" boot, but the suede variants are only available overseas. I'm sure someone would help you proxy a pair if you really like them
If you are looking for a more "Luxe" pair, you can't go wrong with having Giles build you a custom pair of Morrisons - that way you get exactly what you want.
The worst thing you can get is cheap suede, so make sure you invest in a pair with a thick enough hide so they don't get too thrashed too quickly.
The hides they use at Wesco are outstanding and super thick. They will last for decades. By skipping out on a Vibram sole (aside from heel) you will save a good bit going the custom route instead of buying a suede boot with a rubber sole and then paying 100+ bucks replacing it with leather.
If you don't mind me asking, why a leather sole? I wore leather sole Luchesee boots three years straight and ended up paying more for resoles (every 8 months) than I did on the boots themselves. Just an FYI.
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Thanks for all the info Adam! Not sure I have the funds for a custom pair right now or for any pair at the moment but it's okay to scope out your next pair right?
As far as wanting a leather sole, I think is just because I've always loved the clean look and the "prestige" that comes with it. Or maybe that's all in my head. I've never owned a pair and I'd like to at least try them out.. I can always resole with a more durable sole when the time comes..
I've had my eye on oak street boot makers, grant stone, butts and shoulders, wolverine, and viberg but I don't think viberg has a leather sole option. Correct me if I'm wrong.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the explanation Brock, it is true that a leather sole is a more classic look. I have some leather soles Justin AQHA square toes that are a dream to wear and have been extremely durable. It all depends on the sole. I would have thought the higher end Luchessee sole would have lasted longer but I did put them through a lot more abuse.
It's always a good idea to be looking around and knowing what you like so if the opportunity to snag a pair comes up, you already know sizes, the normal costs, etc.
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My Red Wing 2966 arrived today, I spotted them when I was Amsterdam but couldn't justify shelling out for them there.
When I saw Standard & Strange had them stateside I ordered immediately and they arrived this morning.
These are my grail RW boots, here they are paired with UHR 634s, I think I may need to hem them now to show these off better.
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Fantastic boots!
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Noice!!!
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Gave my oxblood Iron Rangers a clean and oil as they were looking a bit beat up.
I'm always pleasantly surprised how well these boots takes oil.
I replaced the stock laces with leather laces and even gave them a bit of conditioner. Really liking the look.
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They look magnificent!
In principal, I agree with Giles point that why spend $1000's to buy fairly exclusive clothing then put what's basically a high street brand on your feet.
However, I picked up my first pair cheap (classic moc toe with the foam wedge sole) after I'd started using Vibergs and Wesco's, so they were originally just beaters. . Despite this I've come to appreciate them as a well made pair of boots, that are comfy, robust and take a kicking and develop nicely.
I now fancy a pair of these Iron Rangers.
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@neph93 - IR are a great silhouette and at a price you don't feel bad about beating to death.
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My 8 year old Moc Toes (1907) have been sitting in my garage since wearing them to pull My buddy's four wheeler out of some mud a few months ago. I had sprayed them off with the hose before storing them on the rack, but they were still kinda gross. Figured it was time to bring them back for winter.
Before:
After cleaning with a damp rag, some saddle soap, then some leather conditioner and a horsehair brush shine:
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Hi,
This is my first post, so be gentle with me
I just got my pair of IR8115 9D and still breaking them in. At first this boots killing me, can't stand the pain around the ankles and around the toes, but with couple of days of intensive wear the IR is already softened and is comfy to wear.
A little bit of shot of it.
IR8115+IH-555-03.
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I've picked up my trusty 8151s from Red Wing Munich where they got Vibram soles instead of the usual crèpe soles.
Bought them nine years and as these are the third and probably last replacements, they needed to be a bit sturdier…
And I think the black soles and laces bring more focus on the leather.
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Any recommendations where to get my 875s resoled in NYC? Thinking of getting a mini lug put on them.
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Happened upon these 2936's for cheap money.
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Another successful Vibram swap on my Red Wing bump toes.
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Nice
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Thanks @spitfiredealer - I had the same guys put the same sole on my Moc toes and it took me a while to get used to the bulkiness. I asked them the carve the solve closer to the welt on these as they are "slimmer" boots and they did a very nice job. For 75 bucks, I think it's worth it. The Vibram soles are a lot softer and seem to stand up to concrete better than the stock RW Christy., although they are a lot thicker, so your boots feel taller ha.
