Posts by cxbxw

I picked up some Red Wing Chukkas for £90 - a bargain. However, they are about half a size too short: when I stand my toes touch the end of the boot. I am thinking about using some shoe stretchers to increase the length/stretch of the...

Sorry to intrude on everybody's fucking circle-jerk but could I get some fucking feedback on my pictures please? Quote:Originally Posted by cxbxw Yesterday Today

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So can anybody answer my question? How tight are new Red Wings supposed to be in the toe box? Length is fine.

Quote:Originally Posted by digga If your toes are touching the end, they are probably too small. They aren't. Just pretty cramped.

How much 'wiggle room' can one expect in a pair of properly fitted Red Wings? I picked up these the other day (Heritage Round Toe, Briar Oil Slick), and they are pretty much moulded to my feet, even in the toe box. How much can they...

I just picked up these from Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XOPXZ8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 What kind of break in period is to be expected? I read that some RW leather (Rough and Tough? is softer than others?

Are these Barkers a decent pair of work shoes for $30? Could one wear them with grey pants? ...or are the toes too square?

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