New Iron Ranger Boot Pre-Treatment

After researching for a few weeks, since I am a college student and jeans and a shirt are typical for me, I decided a casual dress boot would be the best footwear for me. I saw and loved Red Wing's Iron Ranger 8111: .

I just ordered a pair and it will get here in a week or two. In the mean time, I want to know if anyone has any tips for pre-treatment to help with the longevity of the shoe. Like I said, I am a college student and my campus is very large so I am doing a lot of walking every day. Also, it rains somewhat frequently and the sidewalks here don't have the best drainage, so I suppose water damage would be of concern.

I searched and found that many had success with Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP so I ordered an 8 oz. supply. Is there anything else or any other information that would be useful? Does anyone know if these shoes are comfortable to walk long distances in or should I get some sort of additional insert to make it more comfortable?

Thanks! I really enjoy reading and browsing this forum.

oh snap. where's biz markie when you need him?

they're ******* work boots. just wear them. congrats on ah, *******.

goddam not another ugly workwear boot topic that could have went into another thread

they are workboots....go into a field of cows and start kicking their ****...thats all the pre treatment you need.

Originally Posted by dinogj

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they are workboots....go into a field of cows and start kicking their ****...thats all the pre treatment you need.

Dearly noted.

why didnt you just put this in the redwing thread

Originally Posted by hastur

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why didnt you just put this in the redwing thread

I don't believe it's limited to just Red Wing boots. If someone does, eventually, post any useful treatment tips then who is to say it is limited to just Red Wing boots. I chose to say those are the pair of boots I purchased just to give an example.

Originally Posted by jokingjoey

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Dearly noted.

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*duly noted.

hi guys, where do i Buy 5eps?

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=10830

This may be useful if you are concerned about the longevity of your leather boots.

Originally Posted by tit_tyrant

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http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=10830

This may be useful if you are concerned about the longevity of your leather boots.

Thanks for the info!

Originally Posted by Souper

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hi guys, where do i Buy 5eps?

just because you are asking in multiple threads; www.5ep.com > click "boosters> and there is a list of stores online and brick and mortar's.

learn how to use the internet better.

Originally Posted by d-nice

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just because you are asking in multiple threads; www.5ep.com > click "boosters> and there is a list of stores online and brick and mortar's.

learn how to use the internet better.
Don't get inside jokes much, do you? FYI, 5EP is RIP.

Originally Posted by whodini

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Don't get inside jokes much, do you?

They're pretty hilarious.