Red Wing shoe Thread

[Ah-Toh]

where to get red wings at the best price?

 

[Unoeusux]

in my opinion, try not to use mink oil..

i was once a mink oil supporter also. until i read that mink oil actually soften the leather because of the fatty acid in the mink oil, and that makes it less lasting and prone to rot. mink oil "waterproofs" the leather by blocking the pores also. which is not ideal as it should be left open to be breatheable. afterall, the tannery spent hours and processes to get rid of the oil and its hard to understand why we are putting it back.

now i use obenauf's LP which has better reviews everywhere and people swear by it. i just started switching to LP so i cant tell the immediate difference.

just my 2cents

Now that u have mention abt LP, i recalled someone told me it is better.
But i bought mink oil le

 

[kawatsu]

i need to soften my dr martens boots and does anyone know where can i get the Wonder Balm and how much is it?

Thanks!

 

[Melicious]

where to get red wings at the best price?

can try amazon uk.

 

[fire]

i need to soften my dr martens boots and does anyone know where can i get the Wonder Balm and how much is it?

Thanks!

can try the shoe shop below hotel meridien at orchard.... if want to soften, can use mink oil

 

[kawatsu]

can try the shoe shop below hotel meridien at orchard.... if want to soften, can use mink oil

but mink oil will change the colour of the leather?

read alot of people from this thread dont support mink oil?

 

[fire]

but mink oil will change the colour of the leather?

read alot of people from this thread dont support mink oil?

it only darkens the colour

some people in this thread do use mink oil, down to individual preference...

 

[Unoeusux]

Any one know where to get leather shoe lace for 8138, not those flat de, those boat shoe kind de. Thanks in advance.

 

[mikeeeey]

but mink oil will change the colour of the leather?

read alot of people from this thread dont support mink oil?

tried mink oil on my clarks once before and didn't like the outcome. not sure for other boots cos i scared of having the same results again. lol

but its ok for general purposes like wallets and stuff. personally, i wouldnt recommend it on boots

 

[fire]

tried mink oil on my clarks once before and didn't like the outcome. not sure for other boots cos i scared of having the same results again. lol

but its ok for general purposes like wallets and stuff. personally, i wouldnt recommend it on boots

Will Use mink oil on my leather stuff to soften and darken them, usually follow up with obenauf LP. Only did mink my black doc martens to soften and condition as I have not taken care of them for years Haha. for my red wings will use only obenauf LP as the leather is different and already soft enough

 

[kazuki666]

Saw someone wearing a pair of very seasoned 877 in nus. CHIO sia!

 

[reverseBungee]

i using mink oil but de.... i dun like it darkening the colors.

 

[meschan]

i used mink oil on my 1907 6 months after i have it, now its already 1 year and the color still havent lighten at all.. haha

 

[dothehippiedance]

may i know what do u guys apply on ur beckman?

i heard mink oil is not suitable

obenauf's LP??

where can i get them in sg?

 

[voltshin]

darken actually not bad.. can cover the "bleed" making it not so obvious.

 

[benang91]

where to get red wings at the best price?

I got mine from Amazon.com. Pretty decent price below $399SGD with shipping fees included for a Iron Ranger 6" Size-D Orc Russet. I recieved it after 10 to 14days using my Debit card.

You can do some calculation though. A average Red Wing shoe at local store is about $398 to $498 range while now US currency is damn weak! It's a steal!

Cheers!

 

[Ah-Toh]

I got mine from Amazon.com. Pretty decent price below $399SGD with shipping fees included for a Iron Ranger 6" Size-D Orc Russet. I recieved it after 10 to 14days using my Debit card.

You can do some calculation though. A average Red Wing shoe at local store is about $398 to $498 range while now US currency is damn weak! It's a steal!

Cheers!

i see

any idea how much the shipping cost now?

 

[rage05]

i see

any idea how much the shipping cost now?

if direct via Amazon, should be ard usd19

 

[Ah-Toh]

if direct via Amazon, should be ard usd19

alright thanks

like that 875 can get at around 270 sia

 

[rage05]

alright thanks

like that 875 can get at around 270 sia

Amazon dont sell 875 directly.