Red Wing shoe Thread

[CallmeZen]

Anybody got extra new obenauf lp to let go ? PM me

Might as well from ho soon Lee. It's bloody damn good, I'm using it on all my leather.

 

[Scribblemyname]

Might as well from ho soon Lee. It's bloody damn good, I'm using it on all my leather.

haha if any forumer have extra can meet at town area easier ma faster than singpost and amk far from my house i contacted them alr. thanks (;

 

[Dynosaur]

Hi Guys,

I have very new (9/10) RedWing 8173 US 8D for sale. Wore a couple of time only.
Been wearing my beckman and this one is just sitting collecting dust.

If you're keen, please pm me.

Thanks.

 

[Iamblack]

hi guys, i like to check with ya'll, how much is RW in hong kong? anyone here knows?

 

[footfetish]

Purchased RW 8131 few days ago, realized that there's no red wing logo at the side of the shoes, did they change?

 

[footfetish]

hi guys, i like to check with ya'll, how much is RW in hong kong? anyone here knows?

cheaper by around 80 - 100$

 

[hydroboii]

i paid 33sgd for shipping from cgw for rw 3141, total cost of my rw chukka is below 300. saved me 100+sgd. I got from shoebuy.com. However I had to make an overseas call to the customer service to verify my details due to my billing address (they tot is from china). Cost me 10sgd for tht call -.-

which number did you call to verify your details? the customer service ask me call them but cannot go through

 

[Hello_M0t0]

Hi, need to ask if it's safe to buy RW boots from global.rakuten shops?
Those with a lot of ratings are safe?
Pls advise.
Tks!

 

[Scribblemyname]

Hi, need to ask if it's safe to buy RW boots from global.rakuten shops?
Those with a lot of ratings are safe?
Pls advise.
Tks!

It will be better to buy locally. They measure your feet and they let you try different sizing to let you feel which fit you prefer but generally they will recommend you a snug initial fit. Buying locally also helps if there is any issue of the pair you bought since they allow 1 to 1 exchange if it is manufacturer defects. Another plus point is you can see how you look like with the new pair of boots and decide if it is really for you before dropping the cash on it.

I doubt the difference in the pricing is that huge to mitigate the above advantage when purchasing locally.

I think the only time you should buy online(trusted source) if they have good return policy (which rarely does since we are located in singapore) and you are re-purchasing a similar pair.

 

[CallmeZen]

Don't ever buy boots from rakuten. The conversion rate doesn't justify the shipping and other fees. Shipping itself is gonna cost a bomb when coming to boots.

 

[Hello_M0t0]

Thanks to all bros' advices. Next question would be : are there any difference in prices between the local distributors? Cheaper to get from queensway, suntec, leftfoot or tuckshop?

Don't ever buy boots from rakuten. The conversion rate doesn't justify the shipping and other fees. Shipping itself is gonna cost a bomb when coming to boots.

 

[CallmeZen]

Thanks to all bros' advices. Next question would be : are there any difference in prices between the local distributors? Cheaper to get from queensway, suntec, leftfoot or tuckshop?

different retailers mark up differently. if want to choose, get from suntec, the person there can advice more adequately.

 

[contigo]

Red Wing Resole Experience at Shukey Tampines 1

Hello fellow Red Wing fans,

I recently had my 8138 resoled at Shukey Tampines 1 and would like to share my experience.

I paid $120 for a vibram sole with stitching. Workmanship looks fine at first but upon closer inspection I found out that the stitches actually went through many points in the leather around the toe area.

Naturally I was disappointed as this meant that the boots are no longer waterproof. The Shukey guy did not mention prior about stitching through the leather.

I would post photos but I do not have sufficient post count to do so. Maybe someone can help?

Has anyone here had their Red Wing boots done this way before?

 

[CallmeZen]

Hello fellow Red Wing fans,

I recently had my 8138 resoled at Shukey Tampines 1 and would like to share my experience.

I paid $120 for a vibram sole with stitching. Workmanship looks fine at first but upon closer inspection I found out that the stitches actually went through many points in the leather around the toe area.

Naturally I was disappointed as this meant that the boots are no longer waterproof. The Shukey guy did not mention prior about stitching through the leather.

I would post photos but I do not have sufficient post count to do so. Maybe someone can help?

Has anyone here had their Red Wing boots done this way before?

Which vibram sole? The same crepe sole?

 

[contigo]

Which vibram sole? The same crepe sole?

Yes crepe sole.

 

[Scribblemyname]

Yes crepe sole.

Quote from an email from red wings

"Shukey is our designated clobber for Red Wing shoes, especially with the resoling of traction tred outsole boots. For Iron Range boots resoling, this boots style requires Goodyear welt stitching in the repair process and unfortunately we cannot find any clobber in Singapore who owns such machine nor have the skills to handle such resoling work."

I guess it means any sole that is Goodyear welt if you want maintain it you will need send back red wings which cost $230 total

 

[CallmeZen]

230 I might as well send to Japan for resole... Anyway I'm guessing yours is an isolated incident. Had many friends resoled be it commando sole or crepe sole, no issues and pretty satisfied. That being said, my redwing are due for a resole. Probably sending to Shukey or taiwan for resole.

 

[Scribblemyname]

I think is because you asked for stitching instead of their usual glue the new sole to the old welt.

 

[contigo]

I think is because you asked for stitching instead of their usual glue the new sole to the old welt.

Didn't expect them to stitch through the leather upper. I visited the shop again and saw a couple of red wings done this way also. Thanks for sharing the email anyway.

How much would a Goodyear welt resole cost in Taiwan or Japan?

 

[patryn33]

U should ask where in Japan or Taiwan with the contact info