Red Wing shoe Thread

[kazuki666]

Oh no, I already coated it with the no 4 kiwi... Lol. Done is done nevermind. Will try the mink oil u recommend.tks tks.

You are not joking I hope...
You been to ns le? It's known among nsmen that kiwi will crack up the leather. I haven't heard anyone used kiwi on their RW before, so I wish you all the best...

 

[Alexleeweiqiang]

You are not joking I hope...
You been to ns le? It's known among nsmen that kiwi will crack up the leather. I haven't heard anyone used kiwi on their RW before, so I wish you all the best...

Haha I really apply kiwi..my no.4 and no.3 boots and shoe never crack before. I think should be ok, I just apply 1 time.

 

[jimmyln2004]

obenauf oil

anybody know where i can get obenauf oil in singapore?

And is mink oil or obenauf oil a better choice for RWs ?

 

[jonleelk]

anybody know where i can get obenauf oil in singapore?

And is mink oil or obenauf oil a better choice for RWs ?

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[Alexleeweiqiang]

I am wearing a 8165. But when u are mentioning kiwi, do you mean those which use for saf no.4 boots???
Pls don't ya... It will "kill" the leather...

For me, I have only been using the cheapo mink oil easily available at bata for less than $10. Start wearing it first for a few mths, no need care abt the oiling part coz usually the shoes itself should have been coated liaoz. Then along the way as u notice the leather starting to be a little creasing le (usually 5-6mths), u can slap a layer of those oil and massage in with your fingers. I read that its better to use fingers to rub in than use cloth coz of the heat. Go into every corners, and then let it dry naturally.

Thumb of rule, don't be too nice to your RW. Trash it well, and it will return beautifully.

one more thing bro, can I ask so if u apply the oil will the white sitches on 8165 turn colour or it will still remain the same white?

 

[kazuki666]

one more thing bro, can I ask so if u apply the oil will the white sitches on 8165 turn colour or it will still remain the same white?

Not sure if it is the right way, but I rem I was told to oil every single corner and thread. And I did.
Back to "rule of thumb", trash it. RW really don't look nice if its too clean and crease-less. Don't mind abt the scratches, creases or stains. It will add to the character of your boots. If you try too hard to maintain it at mint condition, IMO it looks funny...

 

[asnrzn]

Applied Obenauf's to my RW after 3-4 months of usage. The leather darken slightly but lightened with more usage.

Before



After Obenauf's

 

[Alexleeweiqiang]

My ankle feel a bit sore after starting wearing 1st day today..

 

[kazuki666]

My ankle feel a bit sore after starting wearing 1st day today..

It is most likely because the leather is still too new. This is why you have to really trash your boots well. If you take too much care making it stay mint, it will take forever to break in de...

 

[jahredwee]

And I thought I am the only advocate here that the saf green socks is the best match for these boots...
Sadly some will prefer branded socks to match with their branded footwear. But I feel whats important is the comfort and functionality. Seasoned RW wearers will know the boots are a b!tch to wear seasoning them before they are the most comfortable footwear one needs.

Me no chance buy army socks haha. Still schooling

 

[vinho_16]

Me no chance buy army socks haha. Still schooling

Dude, head down to Beach Road and you can find an array of army socks there.
A good alternative to the saf socks will be the scdf black socks.
As awesome.
Cheap cheap good good.

 

[jahredwee]

Dude, head down to Beach Road and you can find an array of army socks there.
A good alternative to the saf socks will be the scdf black socks.
As awesome.
Cheap cheap good good.

Can tell me the address? I never been to army shop haha

 

[vinho_16]

Can tell me the address? I never been to army shop haha

505 Beach Road.

 

[jahredwee]

505 Beach Road.

Thank you! How much for a pair of merino wool socks

 

[vinho_16]

Thank you! How much for a pair of merino wool socks

Woh dude, I wouldn't know bout that.

 

[Paladium]

pardon my noobness when it comes to RW but do they have any models suitable for going to europe in end nov when it is winter? Hopefully can utilise a bit back here as well. I'm hoping to spend around $200 only if possible.

 

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[Alexleeweiqiang]

pardon my noobness when it comes to RW but do they have any models suitable for going to europe in end nov when it is winter? Hopefully can utilise a bit back here as well. I'm hoping to spend around $200 only if possible.

I don't remember red wing got $200 range. All above $300..

 

[jahredwee]

I scared go down the army shop then don't have merino wool socks.

 

[vinho_16]

I scared go down the army shop then don't have merino wool socks.

Why u scared? Jus go there look look see see lor. If dun haf then u can still jln2 there and then head down to the food place downstairs and have tulang!