Red Wing shoe Thread

[fire]

Does anyone here have experience with 8146?I checked online and apparently there is a version with the vibram outsole.In what way isit better?

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8146 is the model with vibram sole...the model with the normal sole is 8138..

 

[Tooi Kono Machi De]

8146 is the model with vibram sole...the model with the normal sole is 8138..

Oh...didnt notice that But anyways...Was checking out shoebuy,zappos and onlineshoes.com. Non of them have 8131/8138 in 7.5D anymore..Anyone have any other trustworthy sources to get red wings frm? tyia

 

[dothehippiedance]

anyone interested in beckman chukka not available in sg?

i m letting go mine

 

[alice9]

just to share after 3 mths of wear, decide to spray some water proof protector on it~ this is pre spray.. its the lumberjack series la



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[KTVFanatic]

just to share after 3 mths of wear, decide to spray some water proof protector on it~ this is pre spray.. its the lumberjack series la



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wah ur chair dirty alrdy

 

[pyro009]

How to clean the white soles??

Hi all! Any bro here knows how to clean the white sole of my RW? The sides of my soles are very dirty...just came back from tokyo...yeah...experience the quake and got evacuated walked on the train tracks..sole got all dirtied...I remember seeing someone posted it before...but I can't find the thread anymore. Thanks!

 

[arctuates]

Your RWs have survived a 9 on the richter scale. Truly a story to tell the kids. I wouldn't clean em one bit!

 

[I_Hate_Veggie]

Your RWs have survived a 9 on the richter scale. Truly a story to tell the kids. I wouldn't clean em one bit!

quoted for truth!

i would love my RW even more dude!

 

[Erwinlow]

Anyone been to US and bought their Red Wings there?

 

[Joelchua]

Sorry if anybody have already asked this. Is there a way to repair or replace the sole of a pair of red wings boots?

 

[stepfania]

RW 8166??

Hey folks, any pros could tell me how to distinguish a real pair of Red Wing 8166?

PS. I cant upload the photos.... it doesnt allow me..... cheers!

 

[kazuki666]

Sorry if anybody have already asked this. Is there a way to repair or replace the sole of a pair of red wings boots?

shukey at FEP. I think its ard 90+ if i dun rem wrongly

 

[runroader]

can you really differentiate between 875 and 8131 on the street?
i have 875 but i'm thinking of getting 8131 ORO-RUSSET PORTAGE.
If too similar then i'll save my money. Any opinion?

 

[pyro009]

quoted for truth!

i would love my RW even more dude!

Hahaha...!! You're quite rite actually...!!!

 

[Joelchua]

shukey at FEP. I think its ard 90+ if i dun rem wrongly

Thanks alot!

 

[Unoeusux]

Ehh must apply mink oil for how many times? 2 or 3?

 

[Melicious]

Ehh must apply mink oil for how many times? 2 or 3?

not too often. round 3-4 mnths one time.

 

[Unoeusux]

red wing shoe best goes what jean?

 

[mikeeeey]

Ehh must apply mink oil for how many times? 2 or 3?

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

 

[edwinrz]

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

yup, most mink oils contain chemical substances that are harmful to leather fibers.

Would definitely recommend obenauf LP as well. its very effective in repelling water better and longer, it penetrates deeply into leather rather than blocking the pores and it contains no harmful silicones and petroleums.