Red Wing Shoes

[Broark]

Thanks @steelworker , unfortunately I've yet to own a pair of Wesco boots but it'll happen eventually I'm sure.
After speaking with Neil from S&S he thinks I should go with a 12 as opposed to the 11.5, as my other comfortable lasts have more toe room compared to the 9874.

[David_pll]

Yeah I’d say the toe is a bit narrower on these than the regular 875, but that doesn’t help you much either ha. Hopefully it works out for you!

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[Broark]

Well I tried a pair on today and 12 is definitely the way to go!

[rocket]

8151 bought in 2003

[madmonday]

dope boots.

the leather looks crazy.

with all these overpriced (to me) boots it's always great to see a post like this.

do you recall what kind of leather they are?

[rocket]

really no idea and google does not help…

[David_pll]

Those look awesome Rocket!

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[marlin]

That is a amazing pair of Red Wings with plenty of character, @rocket!

[rocket]

yeah, that's what I was thinking when I found them in the box

[don_pipone]

Just got these 3140 Chukkas for a steal from eBay.
They‘re a little snug in the front but not entirely uncomfortable. However, maybe 2 mm more and they would be perfect.
Anyone know if I can stretch them slightly e.g. by using a shoe tree?

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[neph93]

They’ll stretch quite easily with wear, probably enough for your needs. If the insole is removable you could also take that out in the meantime, then put it back in when the stretch has happened.

[Seul]

In case they're a size 42: they don't stretch, they shrink. Sell them to me.

[don_pipone]

Thanks @neph93 for that info. I hope they will stretch soon.

@Seul:

In case they're a size 42: they don't stretch, they shrink. Sell them to me.

Haha, nice try @Seul . "Unfortunately" they are size 41.

[Broark]

I've got a pair of 9874s headed my way. 

[David_pll]

@Broark:

I've got a pair of 9874s headed my way. 

Hell yeah, nice one man. I’m really enjoying mine, minus the first few days of ankle breaking.

[Broark]

Really looking forward to them, is the break in period rough?
When I tried a pair on I was shocked at how light they were compared to my Vibergs.

[David_pll]

I’ve found them worse than my 875s for sure, one part on my right ankle was giving me shit but I think I’ve won the battle now.

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[Broark]

[Dion]

Damn fine! Keepers?

[Broark]

I think so, the leather is pretty stiff but once I break them in I think they'll be fine.
I wish they had a little more room in the toe box, but I don't think they're too narrow to wear by any means.
They feel so light compared to my Vibergs!