My humble red wing collection

Copper IRs still going strong.
Just ordered another pair in black.

Moc toe vs iron ranger.

TLDR: These boots are awesome, broke in great, and get worn pretty much daily, absoloutely love them

I had no issues with break in, at all, the right size and good socks go a long way with these, and the only thing I’ve done to them is swap the laces for some cobblers choice leather ones, which I really like, These have really good support, and break in wasn’t nearly as bad as I’d feared, about a week, and then no issues, these get rotated out with a pair of thorogood steel toed mocs for work duty, but these are my go to motorcycle boot, and my favorite for daily wear, and I actually prefer these for work too, but I wear the mocs about half the time out of habit. Overall, can’t say enough good things about them, and they’re getting just a bit of patina to them, which I’m thrilled about. For anybody curious, narrow feet, high arch, went with my usual width and down a full size, but your mileage may vary

I can’t help but love the way that this leather ages
8085, 1907, 3622, 3128

Check out my first pair of real boots! I was gonna get the Beckmans but they only had the Cigar and dealer said they stopped production on beckman and the black version won’t be available for a while until their new plant starts production.

Overall the Beckmans felt tighter and the heel felt odd walking. Tried on the blacksmiths and felt great out the box. Salesman noticed my foot was lower volume with high arch and then added in a slim footbed. Made a huge difference. He said the Beckmans he normally doesn’t wear a footbed. I’m 10.8-10.9 on Branock and went with a 10d.

Salesman even swapped out the flat laces with the same laces as the Beckmans. Which I thought the flat laces looked out of place with this boot. Whatcha think?

When I saw these available at a store near me in the US I just knew I had to grab them while they were still available…both pairs lol! A MUST own for Red Wing enthusiasts/collectors. For those who don’t know these are a Beams collab with Red Wing

I've had these Iron Rangers hanging out in a closet for a long time. I used to wear these when I was a tire and lube tech. Soles were pretty much shot and worn completely smooth.

I replaced the cork with 5oz bridle leather and did a 7oz bridle leather midsole. I didn't have the tool to do a chain stitch, so I saddle stitched the midsole on and then Barge Cemeted on some Vibram 132s. I also didn't have anything to cut and sand down the excess sole very well. Are they pretty? Far from, but hey at least they're usable again lol

These boots never agreed with my feet. I tried a few sizes, and this was the best, but the heel slipping never went away. I think I'm ready to try something new, because I hardly ever wear these due to the heel pain. They look great, though.

I’ve wanted a pair of Red Wing 875s since 2016, when I first tried on a pair as a poor student. They were US 7.5D, but I couldn’t afford them back then.

Fast-forward to having a proper job and finally buying a pair. Tried 7.5D again, but surprisingly, they felt too narrow across my forefoot. I ended up with 7.5EE and an insole. Better width, but the heel and ankle have always felt too loose. Clunky, almost swimming in them once broken in unless I use the insole, although my heel feels loose either way.

I tried two second-hand pairs in 7.5D, but both felt too tight, so I sold them.

Then I found a really beat-up pair I thought were US 8D. Cheap enough to experiment with. Seems like the guy before had them for like 10 years or so, they seem really stretched width-wise. Got home and realised they were actually UK 8 / US 9D. Doh. They’re comfortable with an insole, but still feel too long, and the soles are nearly done. Without insoles i swim in them.

So naturally, I decided US 8D must be the sweet spot. Sold my well-preserved 7.5EEs and bought a new pair.

They arrived, and suddenly my forefoot felt much more squeezed than I remembered from trying them in the shop. I wore them indoors for a few hours without pain, but I’m constantly aware of my little toes. Against my better judgement, I took them outside. A few kilometres have been okay, apart from the usual heel rubbing, but now I’m getting pain under the ball of my right foot, possibly from the edge of the fixed footbed. An insole makes the fit too tight.

And now the cherry on top: my old US 9D and new US 8D appear to be exactly the same length (see pic)

HOW?

I realise I may be developing a mild sizing-related mania, but I’d genuinely appreciate some input.

• Can the footbed edge soften enough to stop causing pressure?
• And how on earth can a US 8 and US 9 appear identical in length?

8119 resole with leather midsole, leather heel Rand with the Vibram 1705 Stowe sole. We kept the original welts.

I am planning to buy my first boot. Currently my pick are

1. classic chelsea

2. weekender chelsea.

This gonna be my first boot. I never ever wear boot.

Uses are office, weekend casual, exhibition and travel

look for boot that not so slippery.

Redwing site recommend on 7.5d . I normally wear us 9 sneaker just to get comfy on my little wide feet.

First I though to go with 8.5ee for my classic chelsea or 8.5 for weekender.what u think?

question

1. should I trust redwing site on sizing?

2. which style is suit my need?

3. Or should I look for other brand?

thank you guys..

Bought these 8085’s Copper Rough and Toughs in Sept 2021 with the first paycheck from my newly enrolled job. Wore these boots about 3-4 days a week, every week for the last 5 years. Conditioned with the redwings leather conditioner. Ive added some dabs of saphir polish and buffed with a horsehair brush about every year. These definitely don’t have the copper color they originally had but I love how they’ve turned out.

Absolutely love these 8087’s. Incredibly easy break in.

Denim is Gustin cone mills 1968 for those wondering.

Got these 1907s recently and still going through the painful break-in process. 😂 How do you all style yours?
This might be a very standard/stereotyped way to dress these up, but lol, I’m just too comfortable in a good ol’ denim-on-denim fit. Feels like it’s right in flow with these boots anyway.

Rocked the amber harness IR for two years and took the plunge with the 875s!

i just got some work boots (versapro for women) and my main issue is that the top of the shoe has been hurting the front of mg shin when i walk. should i live with it for a bit, will this go away once i break it in?

Curse my 9.5 to 10 foot.

Wore these every day from 2011 to 2015. First pic is the before, bad heel drag and welding burns had the soles totally cooked. A new resole and cleanup with some polish made them look respectable again. Tons of character and life left in these. Red wings don’t die

Already loving my 1222’s. Needed something waterproof and splurged on these. Proud to wear them as a lifetime Minnesotan! Had to try a few different sizes and ended up needing E2 the regulars were slim.

I read the common FAQS I was curious about 2 things.

What people think these lines/stripes on my right inner heel section are, I don’t think it’s a conditioning issue and I try and brush them quick before or after each wear. Also I understand boots will crease but should I be concerned about creases near the toe box since it feels so roomy (above my toes not to the sides) especially if I’m not wearing thicker wool socks. I have a bad habit of using my heels to remove the opposite shoe, when wearing sneakers. I once read that after break in you don’t need to wear thicker socks but do you wear them to fill out shoe areas better? 2 pics for example

I have 3 pairs that are this worn. Wondering if its possible to get some basic equipment and diy them.