Red Wing shoe Thread

[chickenbackside]

Initially I was very attracted by the design of Wolverine shoes too, but I read several negative remarks about their workmanship...

I handled them in person in Macy's in the US. Looks and feels cheap in person to me. Wasn't impressed at all.

Red Wing Iron Rangers feel a whole lot more substantial and well made.

 

[darthsid11111]

The leather doesn't seem tough...
But after googling some reviews on it, apparently the brand is like not bad de leh. I guess brands like Red Wing got more commercially recognised that it exploded becoming a fashion statement, especially its popular in Japan which will kinda impact the Asia indirectly. But actually Timberland and Dr Martens are equally quite popular in Japan also de, but just probably aren't as big on the magazines.



Initially I was very attracted by the design of Wolverine shoes too, but I read several negative remarks about their workmanship...

What was said about the wolverine shoes?

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[Shiro MS08th]

The leather doesn't seem tough...
But after googling some reviews on it, apparently the brand is like not bad de leh. I guess brands like Red Wing got more commercially recognised that it exploded becoming a fashion statement, especially its popular in Japan which will kinda impact the Asia indirectly. But actually Timberland and Dr Martens are equally quite popular in Japan also de, but just probably aren't as big on the magazines.

Initially I was very attracted by the design of Wolverine shoes too, but I read several negative remarks about their workmanship...

Thorogood is 1 tier lower than RW, but the price also truly reflects that. $80 vs $200 (both discounted prices)

一分钱一分货啦

Wolverine wise I heard of those also, but I think maybe for those seconds quality. But anyway when I received my first one will come back for first impression haha!

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[kazuki666]

What was said about the wolverine shoes?

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They are more of dress boots than work boots, when you compare to Red Wing thus not as sturdy. Of course its not a fair apple to apple comparison because the latter has a long history being work boots maker.

 

[ckfreeblue]

Hi guys, anyone has any tip to remove smell from the shoe? It's a smell on the leather on the outside. Also, can the water stains on the shoes be removed? Thanks!

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Iron Ranger Amber Harness Factory 2nds at STP for $149 USD, but need to ask for discount code at Reddit.

Can only ship to USA, and use your preferred forwarder to Singapore.

Bought one for my gf.

https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmale...ranger_amber_harness_factory_2nds_at_stp_149/

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[Shiro MS08th]

Just to check does any of the shukey/mister minit/decent cobblers does resole using vibram commando sole on red wing boots?

I only vaguely remember Far East branch or something.

Thanks in advance!

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[donger123]

Hey guys

I have a pair of used Red Wing Iron Rangers 8111 in size 8EE that I'm selling for cheap. Selling at 259SGD price negotiable. If keen please pm me.

https://carousell.com/p/58630902/ for pictures


Cheers

 

[WackoPants]

OMFG. Can't believe I just missed this by a week. Goddamn.

Iron Ranger Amber Harness Factory 2nds at STP for $149 USD, but need to ask for discount code at Reddit.

Can only ship to USA, and use your preferred forwarder to Singapore.

Bought one for my gf.

https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmale...ranger_amber_harness_factory_2nds_at_stp_149/

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[Shiro MS08th]

Took some photos of my Red Wing Iron Ranger 8111 (Factory Seconds), which I got it during the recent STP sale.

Full album: http://imgur.com/a/yrF0Y

 

[patryn33]

Thorogood is 1 tier lower than RW, but the price also truly reflects that. $80 vs $200 (both discounted prices)

一分钱一分货啦

Wolverine wise I heard of those also, but I think maybe for those seconds quality. But anyway when I received my first one will come back for first impression haha!

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1 tier lower in terms of quality?
where U can find Thorogood at $80 and RW at $200?
when prices is discounted heavily quality maybe matching...
RW can go to $80.. someone did report such purchase last yr.

Wolverine 2nd prices can go as low as 80 too....

 

[patryn33]

I handled them in person in Macy's in the US. Looks and feels cheap in person to me. Wasn't impressed at all.

Red Wing Iron Rangers feel a whole lot more substantial and well made.

wolverine does feel cheap.

wolverine 1000 mile different
https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashio...er_quality_comparison_between_wolverine_1000/

 

[Shiro MS08th]

1 tier lower in terms of quality?
where U can find Thorogood at $80 and RW at $200?
when prices is discounted heavily quality maybe matching...
RW can go to $80.. someone did report such purchase last yr.

Wolverine 2nd prices can go as low as 80 too....

About a month or 2 on Amazon haha.

Ya I heard of RW can get super cheap, but probably is physical RW shop sales or something.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Wolverine 1000 Mile Centennial Edition (Brown)

The unboxing photos of the boots.

Full album: http://imgur.com/a/Y5LdY

 

[clokwerk0]

Wolverine 1000 Mile Centennial Edition (Brown)

The unboxing photos of the boots.

Full album: http://imgur.com/a/Y5LdY

Spoiler

How's the fitting? True to size or did you sizedown?

 

[Shiro MS08th]

How's the fitting? True to size or did you sizedown?

My sneakers/running shoes = US 9
Red Wing 875 = US 8.5
Wolverine 1000 Mile = US 8
Loake 1880 Capital Last shoes = UK 8

Just copy and paste part of my initial impression from Reddit thread.

• Toebox - W1K feels just nice at the toebox area, whereas for my 875 needs some break in to get the same feeling.
• Heel - Both about the same
• Midsection (Vamp/Tongue) - W1K is really slim/narrow there, it was quite tight (probably due to elevation from cushion insole heel pad), whereas the 875 is snug on first wear.

 

[clokwerk0]

My sneakers/running shoes = US 9
Red Wing 875 = US 8.5
Wolverine 1000 Mile = US 8
Loake 1880 Capital Last shoes = UK 8

Just copy and paste part of my initial impression from Reddit thread.

• Toebox - W1K feels just nice at the toebox area, whereas for my 875 needs some break in to get the same feeling.
• Heel - Both about the same
• Midsection (Vamp/Tongue) - W1K is really slim/narrow there, it was quite tight (probably due to elevation from cushion insole heel pad), whereas the 875 is snug on first wear.

One last question, your RW875 is a US 8.5D or 8.5E? Thx.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

One last question, your RW875 is a US 8.5D or 8.5E? Thx.

8.5D because Amazon don't have E sizing on sale back then lol! But in the end D seems better, after break in is nice snug fit.

E sizing I tried at local RW shop, right off the bat is comfortable feeling already.

 

[clokwerk0]

8.5D because Amazon don't have E sizing on sale back then lol! But in the end D seems better, after break in is nice snug fit.

E sizing I tried at local RW shop, right off the bat is comfortable feeling already.

Appreciate your replies. It has been helpful. Have been beoing the Wolverine 1000 Miles Addison.
Looking forward to your posting on the breaking in and the 1K Miles built quality.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Appreciate your replies. It has been helpful. Have been beoing the Wolverine 1000 Miles Addison.
Looking forward to your posting on the breaking in and the 1K Miles built quality.

I think you can check my initial impression over at my Reddit post.
https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/4t4hye/photos_wolverine_1000_mile_centennial_brown/