Red Wing Boots - Your Opinion

[Sheepdog149]

Will do boss, thanks for the tip. I'm definitely going to buy the black ones too.

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[matthewh]

@matthewh
I have that on literally every set of my red wing boots I own. I have never noticed it while wearing them.

Thanks for the reply. I've been able to find some other photos online that show the same marks. Looking closer, I think they're actually empty holes. So I assume they are left from holding things together during production and won't be an issue.

 

[matthewh]

Beginning break-in, first wearing outside: Classic Chukka 3141

 

[Captain Insano]

Looking good

 

[Mazzasan]

Wonder if anyone has purchased the new 3321 Weekender? I went into my local store recently with the intention of buying the Hawthorne Muleskin Leather version to replace my sand suede CDBs. However I noticed that some of the threading attached to the welt were completely torn. I figured i would wait to buy a non-defective version however the salesman called me and proposed a 30% discount on the shoes. I could also pay full price once they receive more stock. I guess my question is whether the torn threads compromise the structural integrity of the shoe at all? Will they be more apt to fall apart with prolonged use than otherwise if they were in mint condition? Wondering if most people would take advantage of the deal?

 

[BootGuy]

Beginning break-in, first wearing outside: Classic Chukka 3141



What size if you don't mind my asking. My Chukkas look narrow almost to the point of being pointy, and they're size 11

 

[matthewh]

Mine are size 11, which is true to size for me. The toe is rather narrow looking. I got these though because I have a narrow foot and Red Wing Heritage said that the 210 last runs narrow.

 

[daniel4616]

I have a question for those who have some resoling done in the past.

I have a pair of the IR 8111 and have broken in nicely. The only issue I have is that the heel is too stiff for me. I have flat feet and my heel seems to strike the floor and take most of the impact. After awhile my heel does seem to hurt. Since the soles are no where near retirement, I looking at just purchasing a heel and having it put on, preferable a cushion heel.

Has anyone had the heel replaced only?

I am looking at the Goodyear Neolite or a Vibram Newton Moreflex in Brown?

 

[DCBoarder]

I have a question for those who have some resoling done in the past.

I have a pair of the IR 8111 and have broken in nicely. The only issue I have is that the heel is too stiff for me. I have flat feet and my heel seems to strike the floor and take most of the impact. After awhile my heel does seem to hurt. Since the soles are no where near retirement, I looking at just purchasing a heel and having it put on, preferable a cushion heel.

Has anyone had the heel replaced only?

I am looking at the Goodyear Neolite or a Vibram Newton Moreflex in Brown?

It is very easy to replace just the heel and quite common. My cobbler is the authorized repair shop for our local Red wings stores . He charges $15-20 for a pair of new heels.
I have had the sole and heels replaced on several Beckmans and they turned out great.

 

[ElBron21]



Wonder if anyone has purchased the new 3321 Weekender? I went into my local store recently with the intention of buying the Hawthorne Muleskin Leather version to replace my sand suede CDBs. However I noticed that some of the threading attached to the welt were completely torn. I figured i would wait to buy a non-defective version however the salesman called me and proposed a 30% discount on the shoes. I could also pay full price once they receive more stock. I guess my question is whether the torn threads compromise the structural integrity of the shoe at all? Will they be more apt to fall apart with prolonged use than otherwise if they were in mint condition? Wondering if most people would take advantage of the deal? 

I'd go for it if you really like the style of boot initially and don't wanna wait. I bet it'd take at least a year for you to notice the effects from the subpar welt, but the resole would be around the price of the discount so you'd break even. Plus red wings are $20 this month..

 

[ElBron21]



I'd go for it if you really like the style of boot initially and don't wanna wait. I bet it'd take at least a year for you to notice the effects from the subpar welt, but the resole would be around the price of the discount so you'd break even. Plus red wings are $20 this month..

*$20 off
Whoop

 

[scrwl]

One year old Postman 3101 with blind eyelets changed to brass ones. Imo this is how they should look out of the factory.

 

[linafelt]

One year old Postman 3101 with blind eyelets changed to brass ones. Imo this is how they should look out of the factory.

Yes indeed, much better..

 

[mreams99]



Yes indeed, much better..

Those look great!
I had brass eyelets put into my 595 chukkas, which look much better now. After seeing yours, I'll have to think about doing it for my old brown grain "postman" shoes too.

 

[Friday]

The brass eyelets are a very nice touch. Modifying RW's is quickly becoming a new favorite hobby.