Red Wing shoe Thread

[justmybass]

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Hey can anyone help me check if these are real. Planning to get these 2nd hand. But wanna confirm that they are real first.

 

[kiankwok]

A pair of good boots will last you a long time. So why don't spend that little bit more and buy it in peace from the authorised retailers? IMHO, its worth every penny paid, and I never regretted so.

You are right



Anyway, anybody here wore insole in their red wing? The sales personnel recommended me to wear insole if my feet is too small, my feet on the Red Wing measurement scale is US 6 (small feet *sigh) and the smallest size for iron ranger is US 7.

Would the insole really help?

 

[kazuki666]

Anyway, anybody here wore insole in their red wing? The sales personnel recommended me to wear insole if my feet is too small, my feet on the Red Wing measurement scale is US 6 (small feet *sigh) and the smallest size for iron ranger is US 7.

Would the insole really help?

I know your pain, because I am in the same situation. My 875 is size5.5E and 8165 is 6D, so Beckman and Iron Ranger boots are pretty much out of the talk. BUT, from what I understand if you go to the EU countries, there are chances you can find size 6 also, but just very rare from what I hear...

 

[Scribblemyname]

You are right



Anyway, anybody here wore insole in their red wing? The sales personnel recommended me to wear insole if my feet is too small, my feet on the Red Wing measurement scale is US 6 (small feet *sigh) and the smallest size for iron ranger is US 7.

Would the insole really help?

Insole will help make it smaller. Though I don't enjoy insole as you won't be able to break the leather sole according to your feet which making the boots personal.

But having insole have a lot more benefits than without one , i believe you can Google that.

 

[kiankwok]

Insole will help make it smaller. Though I don't enjoy insole as you won't be able to break the leather sole according to your feet which making the boots personal.

But having insole have a lot more benefits than without one , i believe you can Google that.

Yupp i am aware of the benefits but I am not sure if wearing insoles will bridge the size difference between 6 and 7.

 

[SinRed]

Happy with my latest buy. From Rakuten JP. USD140 2nd hand. Unbelievable condition for the price.

 

[SinRed]

Yupp i am aware of the benefits but I am not sure if wearing insoles will bridge the size difference between 6 and 7.

It helps. Get from emart. Works wonders and cheap.

 

[SinRed]

Hey can anyone help me check if these are real. Planning to get these 2nd hand. But wanna confirm that they are real first.

Looks exactly like the fac seconds that I got my dad. I have to say the side pic looks somehow weird. But overall seems legit to me. Trust me. I've got like 15-17 pairs. Lost count liao. Haha...

 

[CallmeZen]

Usd140 include shipping? It's rather expensive to ship shoes from jp from what I know.

The factory seconds one, stitching looks on point. Color looks a bit off though from the top view. Maybe over exposure of the photo.

 

[justmybass]

Looks exactly like the fac seconds that I got my dad. I have to say the side pic looks somehow weird. But overall seems legit to me. Trust me. I've got like 15-17 pairs. Lost count liao. Haha...

sweet. But can i check. cause the insoles dont have the red wings logo on it. And i noticed most of the others i have seen have it. Is it normal?

 

[kiankwok]

It helps. Get from emart. Works wonders and cheap.

Haha emart insoles.


Edit: Bought Amber Iron Ranger for 458$ X.X

 

[contigo]

Red Wing 9105 for sale

Selling a pair of 9105 size 10.5US for $250.

Interested parties please text me at 92two77six22, thanks!

 

[kiankwok]

Hi guys, the guys @ denim store recommended me mink oil to clean Iron Ranger Amber 8111. However, after searching online for ways to clean IR boots, I found out that the usage of mink oil is actually debatable.

Should I go ahead and clean the boots with mink oil?

 

[Scribblemyname]

Hi guys, the guys @ denim store recommended me mink oil to clean Iron Ranger Amber 8111. However, after searching online for ways to clean IR boots, I found out that the usage of mink oil is actually debatable.

Should I go ahead and clean the boots with mink oil?

Why not as long it does not contain petroleum and silicones. I would very much recommend the all natural leather conditioner/boot oil and not their mink oil since their mink oil contain silicones or petroleum iirc. MANY upmarket reputable conditioners contain mink oil like saphir renovateur for example.

Proper treated REAL mink oil does not rancid or damage your boots in long run, some people who did not want to use mink oil is because it soften your boots over time and for those people who wear safety boots you don't want it to be soft.

Mink oil is expensive and many product does not contain real mink oil but substitute.

Edit:

And don't bother using Obenauf LP unless you intend to wear your boots for NS outfield. Other than the protection you does not require, this product have several downside you might want to consider first before using. I've used it twice I don't like how it does to the look because I buy these boots for visual appeal not go war with it.

 

[kiankwok]

Why not as long it does not contain petroleum and silicones. I would very much recommend the all natural leather conditioner/boot oil and not their mink oil since their mink oil contain silicones or petroleum iirc. MANY upmarket reputable conditioners contain mink oil like saphir renovateur for example.

Proper treated REAL mink oil does not rancid or damage your boots in long run, some people who did not want to use mink oil is because it soften your boots over time and for those people who wear safety boots you don't want it to be soft.

Mink oil is expensive and many product does not contain real mink oil but substitute.



And don't bother using Obenauf LP unless you intend to wear your boots for NS outfield. Other than the protection you does not require, this product have several downside you might want to consider first before using. I've used it twice I don't like how it does to the look because I buy these boots for visual appeal not go war with it.

:3 I already bought mink oil from RW OGW, dudes from both RW OGW and denimstore recommended RW mink oil. I was thinking if boot oil would be better. RW Mink oil contains silicone :O

 

[Scribblemyname]

:3 I already bought mink oil from RW OGW, dudes from both RW OGW and denimstore recommended RW mink oil. I was thinking if boot oil would be better. RW Mink oil contains silicone :O

Silicone does not allow leather to breath properly compare to natural choices like beeswax. I don't think it will affect the boot that much even it contains it. Sometimes people make it sound more scarier than it actually is and I'm sure your boots will last long enough to serve its purpose or value. Enjoy !

 

[Bumblebee Man]

I used the RW mink oil, its much better than the other brands that I got.

 

[kiankwok]

Yeah I went ahead and applied the mink oil. However, I only applied a very thin layer. Should I apply a thicker layer next time?

 

[michi0301]

Yeah I went ahead and applied the mink oil. However, I only applied a very thin layer. Should I apply a thicker layer next time?

In our weather, probably thin coat is good enough. You dont want to drown e leather cos its pretty hard to dry them after, with e high humidity and stuff.

 

[kenapa siol]

I got a pair of Classic moc 6 inch which i have not been wearing for a few mths. How do i maintain the leather integrity and keep of dust ah other then keeping it in a dustbag.