RedWing

[Tiro]

I blame it on vanity :mrgreen:

[IIIrd Icon]

to those interested, better check out FS section on SF come Jan. having that tight a fit is just crazy high maintenance. great for photo ops, but hell to move around + gotta watch what you eat.

[dr.house]

Gentlemen, what about coming back to topic?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

that's fine by me. go on :-P

[dr.house]

^Okay, I guess you'll like those bad boys as an idea for your first RW's?

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6750/3160.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/3160.jpg/)

[brahgg]

^ Those are nice but I'm a fan of the Iron Rangers personally

[denimjunkie]

Ive got a boner for white's lately :mrgreen:

[Tiro]

Gentlemen, what about coming back to topic?

you would make an excellent mod wouldn't u :mrgreen:

to keep it 'on topic' I like the white bountyhunters dj, but I can't wear cuban heels tho... dunno why, just don't agree with them

[dr.house]

^Yeah, just like u, Tiro?

[dr.house]

And yes, back to topic. I'm a bit afraid the quality isn't that good anymore, at least the finish isn't really perfect anymore. I've exchanged my 9011's for another pair because of their bad finish, the new ones got a loose insole (the backpart) besides some small scratches and glue stains. Not a big thing and of course easy to handle, but nothing you would expect from a boot for € 269,-- (regular price in germany). And I can't remember things like this from my 875's or 9014's. :-|

[Naoto the Zombie]

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6750/3160.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/3160.jpg/)

If I go for RW's Beckman (GT) boots, I choose these chestnut brown ones.
I don't understand why no-one have ever mentioned this colour here......

[dr.house]

I do :-P
The 9016 are also nice ('cigar')...

[Naoto the Zombie]

Yes, you did, Doc!

My top priority of RW at the moment is ....Beep!....,
but I'll keep them until I go back to Japan next time
(because they don't seem to be available in Europe nor America :-(
so I'll have to buy the pair there).

[ThinFinn]

Red Wing9014 2nd issue:
sized down 0.5 from my first ones. no need for extra insoles.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6991/dsc01383vl.jpg

looking way smaller then my 1st pair (+0.5) but good from 1st overall view, nothing conspicuous to see
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8859/dsc01388dp.jpg

oiling the welt first and breaking them in a bit today.
getting their first oil-session this evening before i go to bed so that the boots can soak up the oil, they need, over night.

hopefully not having any probs with these in their first month except of breaking them in :-) !...

but ya'll know:
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8310/sc0012399dw.jpg
:-D

[dr.house]

Congrats, you'll be fine 4 sure!

[obbigood]

Nice purchase, TF.
RW always makes my day.

[dr.house]

...and be careful, you'll get soon addicted :-P.

[ThinFinn]

^and you know what you're talking bout stefan ;-)...

[dr.house]

I've got new terms how I define RW addiction: it starts not until you've got more than 10 pairs...:p:p:p

[beautiful_FrEaK]

so it's as addictive as denim. but maybe it's all about the person ;-)

[dr.house]

^4sure, like every addiction. And don't take me too serious brother ;-)

[offyatree]

its a good thing to get addicted with red wings cuz as we age we are not gonna go back to sneakers and colorful canvas shoes, are we? unless you are kanye west.

[lemmy]

there are a lot of better leather boots out there. Redwings are just nice workboots imo.
and I don't feel addicted at all
still eyeing those blackcherry though...:-D

[Naoto the Zombie]

I'd like to wear leather boots (especially during winter), but I'd
also love canvas sneakers (especially during summer).....
it all depends how I feel and what kind of moods I am in, how cold or how hot, rainy day.....

Diversity is good. ;-)

[blosom]

I'd like to wear leather boots (especially during winter), but I'd
also love canvas sneakers (especially during summer).....
it all depends how I feel and what kind of moods I am in, how cold or how hot, rainy day.....

Diversity is good. ;-)

well said.......

im certainly not loving hip hop no more, once did.....when i was a teenager...

[awareness]

I'd like a pair of GT's certainly, I haven't worn boots on the regular since the mid-90's probably. I can't say I'd ever see myself not wearing sneakers though. Definitely not clunky skate shoes anymore, but the look and feel of a classic tennis shoe can't be beat.

[Naoto the Zombie]

I still like simple canvas sneakers - Chuck Taylor, Jack
Purcell, Spring Court, Superga and Treton etc....but I like
RW boots as well.

[Tiro]

so it's as addictive as denim. but maybe it's all about the person ;-)


there are a lot of better leather boots out there. Redwings are just nice workboots imo.
and I don't feel addicted at all
still eyeing those blackcherry though...:-D

I have to agree with lemmy here, since I got my ultimate indies, it has become very clear that RW's are nice workboots, but the real quality stuff is def. something else...

I'm eyeing a second pair of indies, regular ones this time, need to put on a half commando sole tho.



im certainly not loving hip hop no more, once did.....when i was a teenager...

that's straight bullshit to me, sorry to say this, but hiphop has got shit to do with age, I'm still in love with hiphop, tho I'm 30 and I don't wear hiphop clothes
erikah badu, common, talib etc...
that shit will always be dope, age got nothing to do with it...

[ThinFinn]

^i think blosom ment the way they dress themselves and their overall style less the music...

if he didn't then i'm with you a 100% Tiro!

[lemmy]

did you size your alden indy like the redwings Tiro?

[davety]

its a good thing to get addicted with red wings cuz as we age we are not gonna go back to sneakers and colorful canvas shoes, are we? unless you are kanye west.

i dunno about that one, i'm still wearing colourful canvas at a rate of 3:1 to boots (just got a big boxful in the mail :-D), but i sorta see your point when i look at some of the newer sneakers that are on the market. even if i were ten years younger i'd never see myself wearing silly shit like dunks. i'm not sure if it's just that some things are classics or whether i just got a fixed opinion on these things when i was younger and am still holding on to that, and just working variations on the same theme.

same goes for boots too, i suppose- i've always preferred the workboot style over the formal or 'office casual' styles, and that's reflected in pretty much everything i've owned over the years. i don't see that changing much either as i get (even) older, either in boots or sneakers.

[Atzec]

that's straight bullshit to me, sorry to say this, but hiphop has got shit to do with age, I'm still in love with hiphop, tho I'm 30 and I don't wear hiphop clothes
erikah badu, common, talib etc...
that shit will always be dope, age got nothing to do with it...

i´m with ya.
still T.I.R.O.?


...Still the beat bangs, still doing my thang
Since I left, ain't too much changed, still....

[yim]

sure, old hiphop was good. But nowadays?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmJbJs-9ST0


Not so much a fan anymore. Yes, this guy's serious.

[ThinFinn]

^man what the fvck...
this aint no hip hop this just some afrikan dude wanna acted like he's from tha gettho...lmao :lol:

[brahgg]

The Still D.R.E. reference could not have been more relevant Aztec, love it, and it's an amazing song.
To actually add to the conversation though, I think there is a lot of shite rap coming out right now, but if you can stay resolute and only listen to the good stuff, then there is no problem with liking rap at any age.

[Tiro]

did you size your alden indy like the redwings Tiro?

yes I did mate, 11E in indies and 11D in crepe sole redwings, I'm pretty sure I would fit into an 11D too tho for the indies, but I got an E to be on the safe side, since I wear prescription insoles for my flat feet...
screw flathead, flatfeet is the way to go :-P

in the future I might go with 10.5E for indies tho, my toes only reach up till where the white stitching is...


i´m with ya.
still T.I.R.O.?

...Still the beat bangs, still doing my thang
Since I left, ain't too much changed, still....

hell yeah! :mrgreen:

[IIIrd Icon]

yes I did mate, 11E in indies and 11D in crepe sole redwings, I'm pretty sure I would fit into an 11D too tho for the indies, but I got an E to be on the safe side, since I wear prescription insoles for my flat feet...
screw flathead, flatfeet is the way to go :-P

in the future I might go with 10.5E for indies tho, my toes only reach up till where the white stitching is...
concur! half size down on RW, full size down on Indys ... from your normal size.

[dr.house]

I size down one on RW's. I've tried 0.5, doesn't work 4 me.

[yim]

yup sizing down 1 did the trick for me as well. fits perfect.

[ThinFinn]

^so did i on my new ones and they fit just perfect...no insoles, no pain, no nothing... ;-)

[dietmtndew]

I just went to my local shoe store and ordered a pair of 875. He measured my feet and it turns out that I'm a 10A. I have never owned a pair 10's in my life. We ordered a pair of 10b. Thoughts?? By reading the last posts, I'm thinking they will be too big.

[yim]

^ you can always use insoles. does the store offer returns?

[dietmtndew]

^if they don't fit, I'm sure they will get me a different size..even though they are special order. I asked him about the sizing and he seemed to thing they would be fine. He's been in business forever so I'll have to trust him on this one I guess.

[davety]

i just did 24 hours straight walking around sydney in my reasonably unbroken-in 9011s, and my feet have been utterly destroyed :shock: i've got blisters like you wouldn't believe- these'll still take some time to break in. another reason why i still love colourful canvas ;-)

[dr.house]

I just went to my local shoe store and ordered a pair of 875. He measured my feet and it turns out that I'm a 10A. I have never owned a pair 10's in my life. We ordered a pair of 10b. Thoughts?? By reading the last posts, I'm thinking they will be too big.

What's your size in other shoes?

[dietmtndew]

I mainly wear canvas....chuck 8 of flyer 9.5.

[Slowhand]

i just did 24 hours straight walking around sydney in my reasonably unbroken-in 9011s, and my feet have been utterly destroyed :shock: i've got blisters like you wouldn't believe- these'll still take some time to break in. another reason why i still love colourful canvas ;-)

Did you wear thick socks? I used to get blisters on the back of my heels from my Red Wings, but when I started wearing thick wool socks, the problem was solved... I do use some sport tape on the back of my heels, when I know that I'm gonna be doing a lot of miles in one day

[dr.house]

I mainly wear canvas....chuck 8 of flyer 9.5.


I wear 9.5 in Chucks and 9.0 in Red Wings 875 and GT's. Worx perfect for me.

[denimjunkie]

word.

[dietmtndew]

yeah, i'm afraid they will be too big. according to that logic, i should be in a size 7.5 in the RW. i guess i'll see soon enough.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

So I tried on my first pairs of RedWings today. I'm a size 9,5 in Chucks.
I tried the 9111 and the 2971. First the 2971 in size 9. I was able to fit them but they were very uncomfortable. Size 9,5 was still very snug/perfect at the toes and the rest except the heel. It was a little too loose in that area. The same goes for the 9111. So that little "problem" could be solved with an insole I guess?!
Or should I go for size 9?

The guy at the shop was very nice but he confused my Samurai with ordinary Levi's ;-) (ok...I didn't except any other)

[dietmtndew]

Ok everyone is sizing down at least half a size from chucks. I sized up 2 sizes by suggestion of the shop owner. I'm worried lol. I think I better call him.

[dr.house]

So I tried on my first pairs of RedWings today. I'm a size 9,5 in Chucks.
I tried the 9111 and the 2971. First the 2971 in size 9. I was able to fit them but they were very uncomfortable. Size 9,5 was still very snug/perfect at the toes and the rest except the heel. It was a little too loose in that area. The same goes for the 9111. So that little "problem" could be solved with an insole I guess?!
Or should I go for size 9?

The guy at the shop was very nice but he confused my Samurai with ordinary Levi's ;-) (ok...I didn't except any other)

Can't speak for the 2971 cuz' they're high boots, but for me the 875's, 9011's and 9014's are an EU 42/ US 9, while my regula size is EU 43/ US 10. I've made the same experiences like you with an 42.5, but I couldn't live with the slipping heel, even a thick insole didn't really help. It's better if they're a bit too tight in the beginning and to stretch them out while wearing (Hehe, we know that pain from our tighter denims, right ;-) ?) imo...Btw (even if you wasn't asking), both pairs aren't my cup of tea...

[lemmy]

yes I did mate, 11E in indies and 11D in crepe sole redwings, I'm pretty sure I would fit into an 11D too tho for the indies, but I got an E to be on the safe side, since I wear prescription insoles for my flat feet...
screw flathead, flatfeet is the way to go :-P

in the future I might go with 10.5E for indies tho, my toes only reach up till where the white stitching is...



hell yeah! :mrgreen:

ok thanks Tiro!

[Atzec]

i want to get my rw956 resoled. do you guys think they´d look better with a gt style sole or with an iron ranger one?
i´m leaning towards the gt one, btw.

this is how they look like now:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/rw9562.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/rw9563.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/rw9566.jpg

the actual sole is quite stiff and hard (feel a bit like plastic) and slippery on wet grounds, that´s why i want a new one.

[lemmy]

the gt sole is dope imo. And would look great on those, Atzec.

[dr.house]

I agree with Lemmy, but nevertheless I would keep them original. Regular shoemaker or authorized Red Wing Service? I mean- the new sole will be sewed on?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@House: the shop doesn't cary much more styles and I just stepped by to make sure which size I would need. They only had the 9016 and IIRC 9014 (if those even exist) besides the ones I mentioned. But those two looked too "dressy" for my liking. I already have one pair of "dress boots".
The 9111 therefore is very similar to the 875, or am I wrong? Except the seam on the "toe box" of course, which I'm not a big fan of right now.
Colorwise the 9111 and 2971 were lighter than I saw on pics

[Atzec]

I agree with Lemmy, but nevertheless I would keep them original. Regular shoemaker or authorized Red Wing Service? I mean- the new sole will be sewed on?

if i´ll get it done, then by the guys from redwings.de
i´d keep the original, but the heels are so hard, it makes my knees and spine hurt after a day wearing them. i don´t have this problem with any other shoes...

[dr.house]

@House: the shop doesn't cary much more styles and I just stepped by to make sure which size I would need. They only had the 9016 and IIRC 9014 (if those even exist) besides the ones I mentioned. But those two looked too "dressy" for my liking. I already have one pair of "dress boots".
The 9111 therefore is very similar to the 875, or am I wrong? Except the seam on the "toe box" of course, which I'm not a big fan of right now.
Colorwise the 9111 and 2971 were lighter than I saw on pics

The 9016 are awesome, can't get them outa my head :-D, 9014 are the black Gentleman Travellers.


if i´ll get it done, then by the guys from redwings.de
i´d keep the original, but the heels are so hard, it makes my knees and spine hurt after a day wearing them. i don´t have this problem with any other shoes...

Ah okay. Plz let us know about quality and pricing after they're finished. But do you think the GT heel is that different from the IR's comfortwise?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Guess I have to try them on again. But some space in shoes/boots is necessary IMO.
Maybe I just go with the centimeter-measurement they offer. I had 275 in my BW boots and 275 is UK 8,5 or US 9,5 so it might work for me.

[Atzec]

Ah okay. Plz let us know about quality and pricing after they're finished. But do you think the GT heel is that different from the IR's comfortwise?

if it works out i will let you know for sure.

i think even the ir´s heel is more comfortable then my current ones. the gum on these is so hard, maybe it´s cause they´re old, don´t know...

[dr.house]

^maybe you should use a soft extra insole? The insoles of RW's aren't really good.

[Atzec]

^i already do. i´ll see what they say, when they get back to me.

[ThinFinn]

^think i would go with the GT sole. but in this case i think both will do their thing


Can't speak for the 2971 cuz' they're high boots, but for me the 875's, 9011's and 9014's are an EU 42/ US 9, while my regula size is EU 43/ US 10. I've made the same experiences like you with an 42.5, but I couldn't live with the slipping heel, even a thick insole didn't really help. It's better if they're a bit too tight in the beginning and to stretch them out while wearing (Hehe, we know that pain from our tighter denims, right ;-) ?) imo...Btw (even if you wasn't asking), both pairs aren't my cup of tea...

same here tilmann.
my first 9014's i had where a size US9.5 and they've fit me, but after a while of wearing they were getting just too big and cuz of that i've sized down 0.5 (-> US9) on my exchanged pair and now they are fitting to a 100% and there's no need for some extra insoles.
but go with whatever you feel comfy in...

[dr.house]

Bad thing is that too big shoes are same unhealthy as too narrow shoes. RW's are very uncomfy and painful first time, but then they turn out perfect imo. Slipping heels are a no go!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I know...I just measured my "Red Wing"-size by using this official guide:
http://www.red-wing-shop.de/red/schuhgroessen.htm
my feet is exactly 27,2cm so it'll be size US 9,5

[Tiro]

I say go with the GT soles Matt, otherwise, dunno if that's an option, get some cats paws, I reckon they would really look awesome on that boot...

as for sizing, my feet are a little longer then 28cm and I wear a US11 in crepe sole models and a 10.5 in GT's, hope this helps u freak ;-)

[beautiful_FrEaK]

thx Tiro! yeah that helps and another trying on session will also do ;-)

[obbigood]

^^ I'm sure you'll love the RW after you own it. Take your time to choose, Tilmann, wear it for life....:)

BTW, anyone owning the 1xxx series RW? I know appfaff and nudiefive have them. Just wanna know if there is any online stores selling this 1xxx series.

[dr.house]

...there are some leftovers at www.ridersroom.de. Nice shop.

[dr.house]

I know...I just measured my "Red Wing"-size by using this official guide:
http://www.red-wing-shop.de/red/schuhgroessen.htm
my feet is exactly 27,2cm so it'll be size US 9,5

Some guys are wearing their Red Wings as classical work boots with really thick worker socks. That may compensate the half size difference.

[Atzec]

I say go with the GT soles Matt, otherwise, dunno if that's an option, get some cats paws, I reckon they would really look awesome on that boot...


thanks for your opinion, but i don´t know where to get cats paws in germany/munich.
still no news from redwings.de, tho...

[Tiro]

Some guys are wearing their Red Wings as classical work boots with really thick worker socks. That may compensate the half size difference.

I also do wear my RW's with hiking socks, nothing major thick, but still...
and prescribed insoles, imho, RW's are just much more comfy with insoles.


thanks for your opinion, but i don´t know where to get cats paws in germany/munich.
still no news from redwings.de, tho...

I'm afraid I can't help u there either buddy, I kinda have the same problem, since I'm thinking bout buying regular indies and I would want a commando sole on them or cats paws...

maybe beatle has an idea? can't hurt to ask ;-)

[obbigood]

...there are some leftovers at www.ridersroom.de (http://www.ridersroom.de). Nice shop.

Thanks for the link, Stefan.
Doesnt really do online selling, does it?

[dr.house]

Just shoot him a mail, I think he'll do if you pay first. Btw, I'll shoot you a mail later too (belt).

[obbigood]

Thanks, Stefan :) I'll mail him later.
No problem, I'll be waiting.

[Opeth]

Do you guys know if a D width chukka is as wide as a D width Iron ranger?

[Tiro]

I think David once told me the chukka's are quite narrow, dunno bout the IR's tho...

[Atzec]

^yeah, chukkas are narrow. i have chukkas in D and 8138 in D and the 8138 is definitely wider.

[monkeyass]

sorry for asking about sizing

if my true sz 9 US

what sz i must go for red wing???

8 1/2 D???

oh i more question

if i want buy red wing in ebay is there any possiblity to get the fake red wing???

thx

[Atzec]

this thread gets annoying. same sizing question on every second page. ("i´m a true... which size do i need for rw?") is it too much of an effort to browse this thread just a bit?

[davety]

^ true, but it's starting to sound to me like there is some variety in sizing between the various styles, tho. from what i'm picking up, even the 9011 and 9014 seem to be sized a little differently- i know some have both, so is that right?

[dr.house]

Yeah, the right one of my 9011's is a tad smaller than my 9014...:-P As said before, one size down works perfect on my 875's, 9011's and 9014's (and even on the tried on 1911's). If you use a real thick insole and real thick worker socks you might get happy with a half size down, but keep in mind that shoes will stretch while wearing.

[davety]

mine have stretched post-oiling, but still not really enough to fit a decent sized innersole w/ worksocks. i'd have been best off sizing down 1/2 or even tts, but they're fine to wear with just socks now.

[denimjunkie]

I think RWs are the most comfortable boots I have ever had!
I just remember my old military boots (torture tools) I had to suffer during the military service in far northern Sweden.

[monkeyass]

typically you need to size down on red wings. i sized down 0.5 from my usual size. i am a 10. i went 9.5D on my 875. i wear 10 in most of my vans shoes any other sneakers. just to give u an idea.

some are legit on ebay, but be aware of fake products. :idea:

thx a lot offyatree

@aztec

if i'm asking about sizing is an mistake

forgive me

because every model has a different size

is there any policy of questioning about sizing???

[Atzec]

^there´s no policy, but most sizing questions have been answered before. and if you want to ask about a certain model (cause as you say every model has a different size), you should specify the one you want to know about annd not just generally ask for "red wings".


update on my re-soling project:
Redwing.de-guys weren´t very positive about my idea, so i contacted ridersroom and they said, that it shouldn´t be a problem.
i´ll send them the shoes by the beginning of next year, then their cobbler will have a look at them and give me a call about what´s doable etc.

[ThinFinn]

^nice to hear that at least they have some good news for you.

looking forward to see some pics after they're finished. would be the 1st rw's i see with a "new" different sole underneith...

[Tiro]

+rep for atzec! finally someone that isn't all milk and honey sweet in every goddamn post... :mrgreen:

looking forward to seeing your RW's with new soles man, fingers crossed, maybe they can do catspaws huh? ;-)

[Mr HaGa]

+rep for atzec! finally someone that isn't all milk and honey sweet in every goddamn post... :mrgreen:


Indeed. Noobs can suck it.

[Tiro]

Indeed. Noobs can suck it.

let's make that the belgian mynudies rule to live by! :-D

[dr.house]

Pretty good perspective for myNudies if new members are welcomed by guys like Tiro...:roll:

[beautiful_FrEaK]

this time it was Atzec, wasn't he?!
so both of you stop your little resentment every other thread.

[Atzec]

^pff, come on...

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yeah sometimes it's funny too read but sometimes it's as annoying as sizing-questions. but that's just me

[dr.house]

I don't like harsh answers for new members. Answering newbie questions in an unfriendly way sounds pretty poor to me. And this has nothing to do with 'milk and honey' or other bullshit. It's much cooler being friendly or just leave dumb questions unreplied. It's a board, new members should be welcome.

[mr.jones]

Back to RW Business.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/19/2698019/1440_3536653930643465.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/19/2698019/1440_3161333935383563.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/19/2698019/1440_3061343463613238.jpg
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/19/2698019/1440_3736363038386530.jpg

[Naoto the Zombie]

I don't like harsh answers for new members. Answering newbie questions in an unfriendly way sounds pretty poor to me.

I totally agree with you. It makes me feel really sad to see someone trying to dominate threads or giving newbies unfriendly harsh comments or ignore them completely (especially at WAYWT thread).

P.S. Nice, Mr. Jones. Maybe it's time for oiling?

[mr.jones]

http://www.theoriginalstore.co.uk/img/p/57-183-large.jpg

they're way better in real life..

next winter -> buying those red ones, or resole the old ones in white.

@naoto
i´ve worn those for years, never oiled them or anything.

[Naoto the Zombie]

@naoto
i´ve worn those for years, never oiled them or anything.

Have you worn yours in wet conditions? If not, then you wouldn't need to do it. :-)
I wear my RW boots for my dog's walkies and sometime they get wet especially after raining, so I oil them once a year.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I totally agree with you. It makes me feel really sad to see someone trying to dominate threads or giving newbies unfriendly harsh comments or ignore them completely (especially at WAYWT thread).

P.S. Nice, Mr. Jones. Maybe it's time for oiling?

if I have nothing nice to say I better be quit.

@Mr.Jones: but it wouldn't hurt to oil them. Nevertheless, they still fine

[Atzec]

imo i wasn´t very unfriendly in my first answer. i just asked him to browse this thread. and i still think that´s what he should´ve done. it´s on every second or third page. size down 1 on redwings.

[/discussion]

[mr.jones]

i´ve worn them in rain&snow. 10 years ago nobody talked about oiling&care products in my local rw shop. nowadays they want to sell you 5 various expensive care products at once. so i´ll leave them raw till death;)

[Naoto the Zombie]

i´ve worn them in rain&snow. 10 years ago nobody talked about oiling&care products in my local rw shop. nowadays they want to sell you 5 various expensive care products at once. so i´ll leave them raw till death;)

That's the spirit, mr.j! :-)
In the end, RW started for making working boots - they shouldn't be spoiled rotten ;-) (but I'll oil mine maybe once a year, though :oops:)

[dr.house]

imo i wasn´t very unfriendly in my first answer. i just asked him to browse this thread. and i still think that´s what he should´ve done. it´s on every second or third page. size down 1 on redwings.

[/discussion]

Hey Matthias, I'm afraid I wasn't clear enough. It was not you I was talkin about.

[obbigood]

i´ve worn them in rain&snow. 10 years ago nobody talked about oiling&care products in my local rw shop. nowadays they want to sell you 5 various expensive care products at once. so i´ll leave them raw till death;)

Exactly, haha. I never did any oiling or leather care on my RW either, and they last 10 over years until now.
Only thru this thread that realise there are people really take very good care of their RW. I feel so ashamed posting my pair with its condition compare to the others (mine is alot dryer than mr. jones's)
I promised myself, the next pair of RW, I'm going to take good care :)

[iwannudies]

Good stuff mr. jones, which model is that? A black version of the 875?

[obbigood]

I dont know about the model number, should be the 8-series range. But I know when I was younger, I dont see alot of RW white soles, most of them are black soles like mr. jones's. Should be a really old model.

[Naoto the Zombie]

I'd see RW boots with crepe (white) soles roughly 20 years ago (in Japan). By the time I couldn't afford the pair though.

P.S. Does anyone know why white rubber soles with RW boots called "Crepe" soles?

[obbigood]

P.S. Does anyone know why white rubber soles with RW boots called "Crepe" soles?

I know the reason for white soles is when RW started making work boots, safety boots. And the white sole is to indicate to the workers that their boots are clean before they step into their houses.
For calling them 'Crepe soles', not sure why, is it because of its crinkled texture and creamy white colour?

[Naoto the Zombie]

For calling them 'Crepe soles', not sure why, is it because of its crinkled texture and creamy white colour?

Thanks! :-)

[beautiful_FrEaK]

anybody here ordered from onlyredwing.com?!
I'm about to pull the trigger after christmas. I already asked them some questions but they didn't get back at me. Is this normal with this guys? and does it really take 7-10 days till you receive the product?

[dr.house]

Dunno, but they've got nice prices, really. What kind of boot you're interested?

[offyatree]

wow look at us, everybody has a pair of red wings now.

just came out of the hibernation hey, mr.jones? :D


[FONT="Arial Narrow"]I'd see RW boots with crepe (white) soles roughly 20 years ago (in Japan). By the time I couldn't afford the pair though.

are you like 40 now?

[fairylicks]

http://onlyredwing.com/product.php?id=1610

woooohoooo. those are damn sick boots. poor me, I am totally broke. I hope that santa will help me out...

[dr.house]

^You've read my mind, eh?

[offyatree]

try these guys, tillman.

www.bakershoe.com

free shipping! i bought mine from them.

[dr.house]

^...you'll have to add taxes from the US.

[offyatree]

ha, that sucks. you mean just for europeans?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

at least if they don't mark it with a lower value...maybe I'll ask them too

but onlyredwing is extremly cheap. I would safe more than 100€ buying from them compared to a local German shop

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yeah customs for everything worth more than 40€ (IIRC)...and they even charge the shipping costs

[beautiful_FrEaK]

oh, Stefan. didn't see your question before...I'm interested in the ones you don't like ;-) the 2971. after I tried them on (but just because they didn't offer much other styles) they really grow on me. I'm deciding between the 2971 and the 2983.
I'll visit a different sjop nearby with my GF together and ask her what she likes,too. but from pics the likes the 2971 more than the 2268 which I wanted to buy in the first place

[obbigood]

Tilmann, I think the 2971 matches your dark denims more than the lighter colour 2983. Maybe u want to wear your favourite jeans to try out in the shop, just my opinion.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

both would age nicely I guess. the 2971 leather is a bit more distressed. the pictures from onlyredwing.com don't show the right model. the 2983 is te "Oro"-leather or a kind of that one.
I wore the 2971 already together with my Samurais so I know how good those two look together and that make me lean towards the 2971

[obbigood]

Ah...sammies with engineered RW, really a refreshing :) Really eager to see your pics after x'mas.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

thanks James...me too ;-)

[davety]

P.S. Does anyone know why white rubber soles with RW boots called "Crepe" soles?

Crepe soles are called that because they're made out of crepe rubber, which is itself a particular type of rubber that is made in a process called 'creping', apparently.

[obbigood]

I see, thanks naoto:)

[Naoto the Zombie]

That's davety who's answering my question, Obbi!:-)
The Lovely Naoto is here.....:oops:

And thanks davety!

[obbigood]

haha! sorry, was using iphone at that time, and groggy in the early morning.
Honestly, I did an extensive googling yesterday, was eager to know after naoto's question.
Thanks davety!

[Atzec]

i´ll send them the shoes by the beginning of next year, then their cobbler will have a look at them and give me a call about what´s doable etc.

dropped them at the post office today. didn´t want to wait till next year (as i´ll also be on vacation from 28/12-10/01). hope they´ll turn out fine. i´m quite excited to see the outcome.

[ThinFinn]

^Have you already got some price info or do you don't know till they're finish?

[Atzec]

^they told me it shouldn´t exceed €75.
honestly i don´t really care, cause it´s the only "christmas present" i´m giving myself this year and i´ll rather pay a bit more to get a perfect result. i didn´t pay too much for the boots either, so we´ll see.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

So if someone is interested in the "Boots Book" you can find it here.
But for all the others you can get a little sneak preview what's inside. Just scroll down:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Free-Easy-Boots-Book-Red-Wing-Peco-Wesco-Danner-White_W0QQitemZ160383251316QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_M en_s_Shoes?hash=item2557963374

[Naoto the Zombie]

So if someone is interested in the "Boots Book" you can find it here.
But for all the others you can get a little sneak preview what's inside. Just scroll down:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Free-Easy-Boots-Book-Red-Wing-Peco-Wesco-Danner-White_W0QQitemZ160383251316QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_M en_s_Shoes?hash=item2557963374

Wow! I've just read it and the book has a lot of useful information. Sadly I won't buy it though ..... :cry:

[obbigood]

Back to pics again, at ThinFinn request. My 875, 14yrs. Bad example of not taking care.

http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/obbigoodfrance/Personal/875.jpg
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/obbigoodfrance/Personal/875front.jpg
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/obbigoodfrance/Personal/875side.jpg
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/obbigoodfrance/Personal/875sole.jpg
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/obbigoodfrance/Personal/875both.jpg
http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/obbigoodfrance/Personal/875wear.jpg

[offyatree]

such a badass pair of red wings, james. badass!
how many times did you re-sole those in 14 years?

check this out
http://blog.rwleatherboots.com/2009/03/13/john-bartlett-new-york-fashion-week/

[dr.house]

^14 years and no indigo stains???

This is THE redwing site to go:

http://www.redwingshoe.co.jp/

[Tiro]

So if someone is interested in the "Boots Book" you can find it here.
But for all the others you can get a little sneak preview what's inside. Just scroll down:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Free-Easy-Boots-Book-Red-Wing-Peco-Wesco-Danner-White_W0QQitemZ160383251316QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_M en_s_Shoes?hash=item2557963374

that's the free & easy boots book tho... not lightning...

can anyone identify these:
http://i45.tinypic.com/2rwrpmx.jpg

[obbigood]

such a badass pair of red wings, james. badass!
how many times did you re-sole those in 14 years?

check this out
http://blog.rwleatherboots.com/2009/03/13/john-bartlett-new-york-fashion-week/

I just wear it when I need to, also did some dirtbiking with it before. But never resole before, never wear it every day tho.


^14 years and no indigo stains???

This is THE redwing site to go:

http://www.redwingshoe.co.jp/

Yes, cos I dont wear dry denim until recently :)

[Mr HaGa]

Those 14 year old ones do look very nicely broken in...

I was back at work today after being sick for 3 days, and one of my staff dropped a pallet on my heel, nail was sticking out and made a big gash on my GTs. Ouch. I feel like firing this dude.

[obbigood]

haha, get him buy one more GT for you :)

[ThinFinn]

@james:
Awesome pair of boots james. 14years of gentle wear i guess he!? :-)

@HaGa:
Post some pics. Would be interested in how your GT's look after that.
Aint so happy with my new ones dude. Looks like the same problem will come again with some few days/weeks of wear :-( hopefully that's just a thought...

[Mr HaGa]

They're not ruined or anything. Just a big fleshwound. Nothing that wouldn't have happened after wearing them to work for a long time. Still kind of early to have that kind of damage, they're only 6 weeks old or so.

So I wrote the guy up for unsafe handling of work equipment and thus endangering the physical integrity of his supervisor.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

that's the free & easy boots book tho... not lightning...

can anyone identify these:
http://i45.tinypic.com/2rwrpmx.jpg

did I mention "lightning" anywhere?! :-P

And yes james, those are really worn out!

[obbigood]

So I wrote the guy up for unsafe handling of work equipment and thus endangering the physical integrity of his supervisor.

:lol::lol::lol:

Thanks Tilmann :)

[dr.house]

Aint so happy with my new ones dude. Looks like the same problem will come again with some few days/weeks of wear :-( hopefully that's just a thought...

Die gehen schon wieder kaputt :shock::shock::shock:?

[awareness]

Does anybody rock the RW Chelsea boot?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Die gehen schon wieder kaputt :shock::shock::shock:?

"It's not a bug, it's a feature" :roll:

[dr.house]

^:mrgreen:. Return and refund. Maybe this 9014 stock got a serious material problem? A pair of RW's should last for 25 years, so they say ;-)

[beautiful_FrEaK]

oh maybe it's because of the whole construction of the shoe.
but maybe it lasts 25 years nevertheless. you would have a little gap, but the leather is sewn on the sole, so maybe it will holp up well

[blosom]

i really like these redwings.....

http://i45.tinypic.com/15phbn9.jpg

[dr.house]

@B_F: No, the construction is built to last imo. That kind of damage isn't normal 4 sure.

@blossom: me no likes, I don't feel the black leather and the white crepes.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yeah at least it should. or we just have to admit that the quality isn't that top-notch with every pair like we all said/thought.
how often did you send your pair back?
and if Rafael does it, it'll be the second time. so for him it would be 1/3 of the pair he wanted is fine. that would make 2/3 pairs bad in quality (spoken for him alone)
of course bad luck is involved with those issues, especially if you buy online and can't check the pair first.

[ThinFinn]

Die gehen schon wieder kaputt :shock::shock::shock:?

german modus "on":
ich hoff's nicht, aber es sieht wieder so aus, als würde sich an der gleichen Stelle der Kleber wieder lösen, sodass es wieder wie beim 1.Paar aussehen wird :-(

german modus "off"


^:mrgreen:. Return and refund. Maybe this 9014 stock got a serious material problem? A pair of RW's should last for 25 years, so they say ;-)

I think it has. At least mine which i had so far...And i think to boots over 200-300$ this shouldn't happen this early...


oh maybe it's because of the whole construction of the shoe.
but maybe it lasts 25 years nevertheless. you would have a little gap, but the leather is sewn on the sole, so maybe it will holp up well


@B_F: No, the construction is built to last imo. That kind of damage isn't normal 4 sure.

same opinion as stefan. i think the whole shoe has to hold that long or at least it should hold some years...


yeah at least it should. or we just have to admit that the quality isn't that top-notch with every pair like we all said/thought.
how often did you send your pair back?
and if Rafael does it, it'll be the second time. so for him it would be 1/3 of the pair he wanted is fine. that would make 2/3 pairs bad in quality (spoken for him alone)
of course bad luck is involved with those issues, especially if you buy online and can't check the pair first.

I don't think that rw can hold up their quality with every pair they r making. Stefan send his 9011 some like 4 times back but just 2 times cuz they weren't ok and the other 2 times he they shipped the wrong size i think...
well the shoes were ok as they where new out the box but now after only "4" days of wear the same problem is showing up again.

So i think if i would where them a lot more often the same probs gonna happen again... :-(

[dr.house]

^I would return them immediately and take my money back. Buy another pair from another store...

To my 9011:

1st pair was a pair of 1911, but they were older and the leather were bleached out. UV-effect, they were from a decoration. Just cosmetics, but I don't liked it.

2nd pair weren't well finished, also just a cosmetic problem, but I don't liked it again ;-)

3rd pair was in return for pair #2, delievered in the wrong size.

4th pair is perfect :p.

You can't compare this to this vital problem with your 9014's. My 9014's are nearly one year old and they still look brandnew overall.

[ThinFinn]

should i post pics again...?
the rips across where the soles are glued together aren't really big, but they could get as big as the old ones on my old pair...

[dr.house]

should i post pics again...?


who needs pix? Again: you should return them for a full refund!

[Mr HaGa]

This thread is boring.

[lemmy]

^seconded

[ThinFinn]

well then start to make it more interesting guys!?...

[offyatree]

how about i share a pic of my wings. still boring?

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/offyatree_photo/IMG_6360.jpg

[dr.house]

This thread is boring.
No, posts like yours are boring.

^seconded
^seconded.

well then start to make it more interesting guys!?...
^seconded.

[Atzec]

^^nice 875s, but white tennis socks and leather boots?

[offyatree]

haha... it's light grey and wool, mate. i was lazy to find a different color. :lol:

[Atzec]

^light greay wool is ok, much better then tennis socks indeed.

[offyatree]

i usually wear black or dark navy wool socks with my wings. calves socks.

[Mr HaGa]

No, posts like yours are boring.


No, reading through pages of you and thinfinn counting how many times you have sent back your redwings is boring. Reading through pages of posts like "hi i wear 9.5 in chucks and vans what size do i need in 875" is boring.


how about i share a pic of my wings. still boring?

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/offyatree_photo/IMG_6360.jpg

Much better.

[dr.house]

Isn't that the main reason for a board like myNudies? Asking questions? What do you expect from this thread? New RW purchases everyday and the usual answers from Tiro?
It's also boring to read through pages if Durrty Boy is a thief/ murdered/ hijacked from aliens or stuff like that.

No Mr.HaGa, I don't agree with you.

[Atzec]

whatever, here are some pics of my 8138. had them for a bit over a year, but didn´t wear them in summertime.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/DSC05538.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/DSC05539.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/DSC05541.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/DSC05542.jpg

[dr.house]

Pretty nice, Matthias.

[Mr HaGa]

Shitting it up just a little bit more.


Isn't that the main reason for a board like myNudies? Asking questions?

Asking questions, ok. But not the same question or the same type of question over and over again.


What do you expect from this thread? New RW purchases everyday and the usual answers from Tiro?
It's also boring to read through pages if Durrty Boy is a thief/ murdered/ hijacked from aliens or stuff like that.

No Mr.HaGa, I don't agree with you.

What do Tiro and the Ooe thread have to do with this? You seem to have quite the chip on your shoulder when comes to anything I say. Or anything Tiro says. Pretty quick to take offense from either one of us.

Nothing personal, Dr. House, I just call them like I see them.

[offyatree]

atzec, are those genuine RW laces or random hiking laces? i like those.

[patrick1200]

i wear diehards homie 60$$$$ redwing can keep there high priced shoes

[fred1021]

They don't look too worn. They look like they have half life left. But anyways I think GT would look nice and the material is fair/good on slippery surfaces. Why not get some Vibram? soles? Hear they're excellent for traction.
i want to get my rw956 resoled. do you guys think they´d look better with a gt style sole or with an iron ranger one?
i´m leaning towards the gt one, btw.

this is how they look like now:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/rw9562.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/rw9563.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s94/Atze747/rw9566.jpg

the actual sole is quite stiff and hard (feel a bit like plastic) and slippery on wet grounds, that´s why i want a new one.

[Atzec]

^no, these are random laces.

[obbigood]

^^Pasko, I was going to ask the same thing....
@aztec, they look different with the lace, in a good way :)

[dr.house]

Shitting it up just a little bit more.



Asking questions, ok. But not the same question or the same type of question over and over again.



What do Tiro and the Ooe thread have to do with this? You seem to have quite the chip on your shoulder when comes to anything I say. Or anything Tiro says. Pretty quick to take offense from either one of us.

Nothing personal, Dr. House, I just call them like I see them.

If it's that boring, why do you read it and, more than this, reply to it?

That has nothing to do with you, seriously. Try and read my posts, dunno what you mean.

If we don't allow boring questions, if we're unfriendly to newbies and if we fight against threads we don't like the board should better be closed imo. Or the usual suspects should communicate via PM, found their own board or stay quiet on boring posts.

Tbh, I like the idea of an open and growing board for all, friendly and informative. Basics of web 2.0. The hardcore specialists should feel honored to help Newbies instead of acting arrogant.

Yeah, and nothing personal Mr.HaGa.

[Slowhand]

Very nice boots, Atzec!

[denimjunkie]

Why is it that almost always when there is a conflict on the forum, you are involved, Dr. House?

[dr.house]

I can't see any conflict, denimjunkie. But why are u always feel involved to gimme answers like that? Do you've read the last posts? We were talkin about Red Wing problems.
But feel free to contact an admin if you feel offenced by me.

[offyatree]

^DUDE! chillax, mister!


these boots caught my attention.....:shock::shock::shock:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4105207071_ab4f92e20d.jpg

[obbigood]

Nice IR, Pasko! Yours?

[Axl]

I have read almost the entire pages & got my 1st rw (3140) few days ago
I sized down 1 & yeah it fits perfect. Just a little bit stiff now & maybe need few days to settle down
anyways, good info on the sizing guide.

[dr.house]

^Cool IR's, are they 8111 or 8112? I'm thinking of them too...

[denimjunkie]

Comfiest boots I ever had!

[Atzec]

^dj, is the outsole on iron rangers rather hard or soft? e.g. when you walk, does it make sounds or is it quiet?

[denimjunkie]

^It is made of a quite hard rubber actually. Makes it last longer?
Makes a cloppery sound when walking on for instance parquet.
Just noticed now when in stockholm that its not the best snowshoe, though.
(no pattern). So here I am slipping around.

I recently got my vintage chippewas also. Soooo nice! I had to glue the outsole on them.
Which is very very similar to my IRs outsole.

Puuurrrfect! (cat talk)

[Atzec]

ok, i think the IR´s sole is the same material as my vintage rw boots then. thanks.

[offyatree]

Nice IR, Pasko! Yours?

i wish...... :mrgreen:

it's nice already to be able to find great pics of red wings, i like the feeling if you know what i mean. :mrgreen::mrgreen:


^Cool IR's, are they 8111 or 8112? I'm thinking of them too...

8112. and now chill, okay, mister. :-D

[dr.house]

and now chill, okay, mister. :-D

:confused::confused::confused:

[dr.house]

New german RW-site with some videos:

http://www.red-wing-shoes.de/schuhe.htm

Btw, anyone knows this model (9161):

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2739/9161z.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/9161z.jpg/)

50% GT's, 50% IR's ;-). Nice and pretty simple styled.

[obbigood]

^^Beckman? no?
Stefan, its a cool site, but how to see 50%?

[obbigood]

damn! sorry, guess I'm sleepy...or I really, really have been seeing/thinking too much of which RW to buy, hehe. I though u meant 50% sale, LOL.
Re-read and understood your meaning, sorry!

[Atzec]

haven´t seen these before, but they look interesting.

[lemmy]

nice one, Stefan. Is it rubber sole?
and how much?

[dr.house]

...they're also available in black (very cool imo) and suede. Yep, maybe a new model. Very clean. Pretty expensive in Germany, about 259 € (like GT's), the sole is the same like the IR's ("Nitrile cork", rubber imo).

[offyatree]

i should definitely consider those 50-50 as my next boots!
i hope the sole doesnt make much noise...

[lemmy]

how are your boots doing on the snow-ice, guys?
I'm not wearing my RW cause the waffle sole doesn't grip at all on the ice. I wish I had a GTs sole now.
My military boots, on the other side, are doing a great job. Totally waterproof and they have a great grip.
They're not as comfy and good-looking as the RW though...

[Mr HaGa]

I'm doing fine on the snow and ice with the GTs. I do wish I had some LL Bean boots with thinsulate though... At this point I don't care how ugly they are, I just want warm dry feet and better grip.
http://cdni.llbean.com/is/image/wim/175064_1914_41?wid=330&hei=295

[Atzec]

i´m looking forward to get my resoled boots for snow. right now i´m getting along with chukkas and 8138s.

[lemmy]

the LL Beans have crossed my mind too in these cold and snowy days.
and yes they are ugly but, in a way, cool imo

[Atzec]

i couldn´t ever pull them off.

[offyatree]

http://cdn-www.expertvillage.com/showImage.aspx?site=21&fn=snow-shoeing-shoe-grips.jpg

this would solve the problem.

my 875 are doing OK on snow/ice. practice some balance, guys. :mrgreen:

[davety]

last time i tried walking on ice in boots was a very long time ago, in sweden wearing australian army-issue combat boots- i fell over so many times i gave myself concussion :roll: they're made more for bushwalking than ice-skating, i think...

given that it's 35 degrees here today, tho, it's not something i'll worry about just yet ;-)

[dr.house]

how are your boots doing on the snow-ice, guys?
I'm not wearing my RW cause the waffle sole doesn't grip at all on the ice. I wish I had a GTs sole now.
My military boots, on the other side, are doing a great job. Totally waterproof and they have a great grip.
They're not as comfy and good-looking as the RW though...

Same here with my 875's, I don't like them on ice and snow. The GT's are a bit too cold for real winter, so I'm wearing my oldest Marc Boots (they were dirty cheap many years ago, but they're looking pretty cool and they're still going strong), today it's raining like hell and I'm wearing my super warm Josef Seibel Boots. And I agree with Atzec, those LL Beans are a no go personally, even if they're good for real winter 4 sure.

[offyatree]

so you guys think that 875 or crepe soles do not grip on icy snowy grounds?

[dr.house]

...not as good as profiled soles imo.

[iwannudies]

these boots caught my attention.....:shock::shock::shock:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4105207071_ab4f92e20d.jpg
SWEEEEET IR! Are you getting them Pasko?

[offyatree]

maybe, maybe not, joe. i have few boots on my mind... greedy indeed, pasko.

[iwannudies]

Denim freak to denim + RW freak :) Those IR would make a good Christmas present!

[Tiro]

^^Beckman? no?
Stefan, its a cool site, but how to see 50%?

beckman = gt ;-)

[PooJou]

hey guys, in hk atm, every guy out here is wearing the rw engineer with the moc toe. Which makes it instantly meh for me lol.

Strange country this!

[ThinFinn]

Same here with my 875's, I don't like them on ice and snow. The GT's are a bit too cold for real winter, so I'm wearing ...
Well i don't have any cold feets in my GT's and i don't slip on snow/ice with their soles.
Wearing them with thick socks makes warm feet and a comfy fit imo...

About the IR pasko posted:
Looking sweet but also a little bulky to me.
How do they compare to GT's from their width ?
(maybe the guys which own both can give answers!?)

About resoling red wings:
Can i resole every pair of red wings whit any kinda sole i like?

and what you think about these (not mine) Red Wing 202?

http://img12.shop-pro.jp/PA01062/096/product/15330915.jpg
http://img12.shop-pro.jp/PA01062/096/product/15330915_o1.jpg
http://img12.shop-pro.jp/PA01062/096/product/15330915_o2.jpg

cheers

[Atzec]

^not a fan of these.

about resoling: generally everything is possible, but for some conversions the boot has to be completely remodelled.

[ThinFinn]

so would it be possible to resole these 202 with a crepe sole?
how would you like them then?...

[Atzec]

actually, i don´t think so, cause these aren´t welted. i was talking about welted rws. (as that´s what we usually talk here)

[ThinFinn]

^ok mate...thx for info!

[Mr HaGa]

how are your boots doing on the snow-ice, guys?
I'm not wearing my RW cause the waffle sole doesn't grip at all on the ice. I wish I had a GTs sole now.
My military boots, on the other side, are doing a great job. Totally waterproof and they have a great grip.
They're not as comfy and good-looking as the RW though...

My GT soles failed me last night as I was walking home from work. Slipped on a patch of black ice and fell hard on my ass. Damn.

[dr.house]

Well i don't have any cold feets in my GT's and i don't slip on snow/ice with their soles.
Wearing them with thick socks makes warm feet and a comfy fit imo...

About resoling red wings:
Can i resole every pair of red wings whit any kinda sole i like?

and what you think about these (not mine) Red Wing 202?

cheers

I wouldn't buy a 2nd hand pair with soles I don't like, doesn't make any sense imo. And yes, buy welted RW's or welted boots generally if you want them too last really long.

[ThinFinn]

^well you gotta know that i didn't make that good exprience with welted boots so far :-D...
so i just wanted to figur out how these 202 with crepe soles would look like!

would look nice to me overall...

[dr.house]

^Yeah but you can't resole this model with a crepe sole imo (also crepe soled RW's like 875's e.g. are welted).

[ThinFinn]

^okay...thx for info !

[offyatree]

so would it be possible to resole these 202 with a crepe sole?
how would you like them then?...

why dont you just get a new pair of boots instead? less of a hassle. find deals online, you'll def find few...

[ThinFinn]

^now that i know i have to take a closer look in future ;-)

today i went to my local red wing dealer and i must say that the IR's are almost comparable to the GT's in width. also saw some 875's, some 8138's and some engineer boots.

all r looking sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet ;-)...

[dr.house]

We've talked about 9161- here are some moar pics (made for the japanese market?):

http://redwing1905.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html

(scroll down a bit)

[Jakob]

Coversation i had today:

Me: I might get a pair of Red Wings next winter.

Dude: Oh yeah, but how do you know if they are still fashionable then?

[BoneyM]

Want to by my first pair of RW 875.
My normal shoe size is 8 (41 EU)
Heard that I need to downsize.
Does anyone (perhaps with the same shoe size) know if I can safely buy a size 7 from an online store?

[dr.house]

^Great :lol:

[Naoto the Zombie]

Dude: Oh yeah, but how do you know if they are still fashionable then?

I so don't give a monkey's if RW are still trendy or not next year. I'll just wear something that I want to.


(P.S. Nothing personal, Jakob - just in case)

[M!ch]

Naoto, i remember you having bought a pair of forest green RW's some years ago, i was wondering how these have evolved.

[lemmy]

"the real style will never grow old
in a week, a month or a year, even in the future.
Nobody rediscovers it, it's been there all the time.
There are clothes you will always feel comfortable
and will keep forever.
Perfect clothes you will want to wear again and again,
almost a second skin.
THEY ARE TIMELESS."

:lol::lol::lol:from the evisu.jp website

[Naoto the Zombie]

Naoto, i remember you having bought a pair of forest green RW's some years ago, i was wondering how these have evolved.

Aloha, M!ch. YOUR MEMORY IS AMAZING! :shock: Even I've completely forgotten about it! :oops:

Yes, I still have them but I haven't started breaking in them yet. :roll: They cost me around 40,00 - 45,00GBP at the time - they were real bargain.

[ThinFinn]

^what size are you in rw's naoto?
getting them from ebay.uk or where from cuz the prizes you're paying are more then cheap sir :-)...

[M!ch]

Aloha, M!ch. YOUR MEMORY IS AMAZING! :shock: Even I've completely forgotten about it! :oops:

I have the memory of an elephant ;-)

btw. In the link House posted on the previous page there's a pair of green/black or brown (can't make it out) RW 888 which look absolutely great.

[Naoto the Zombie]

Those were the days.....in page 10 of this thread, I said



<snip!>
the 3rd pair were 8180 (green leather version of 875, new in box) which were 36.00GBP (55.00 euro)
<snip!>


So I correct that they were 36.00 GBP (55.00 Euro) at the time.

@TF
My size are US7/UK6 in all RW boots. Amazingly no-one was interested in the auction for the green RW so that I could win without paying extra.
P.S. Did you win THOSE jeans the other day, TF? :confused:

[Jakob]

I so don't give a monkey's if RW are still trendy or not next year. I'll just wear something that I want to.


(P.S. Nothing personal, Jakob - just in case)



Yeah, I feel the same way. I just found it funny to be talking about RW going "out of fashion".
To me, t's like talking about 501, All Stars etc. going out of fashion. Ok, there might be times when they are more common within the mainstream, but to me and other people, its always good style.

[dr.house]

Classics are always up to date imo.

[ThinFinn]

Those were the days.....in page 10 of this thread, I said



So I correct that they were 36.00 GBP (55.00 Euro) at the time.

@TF
My size are US7/UK6 in all RW boots. Amazingly no-one was interested in the auction for the green RW so that I could win without paying extra.
P.S. Did you win THOSE jeans the other day, TF? :confused:

No didn't win them cuz the price was too high for such a pair but atm I'm eyeing (?) another pair in my size...
Hopefully i'll win that ;-)

[BoneyM]

I´ll try to post this again because it takes forever for my posts to be accepted, and by then it ends up on an old page and no one will se it:

I want to by my first pair of RW 875.
My normal shoe size is 8 (41 EU)
Heard that I need to downsize.
Does anyone (perhaps with the same shoe size) know if I can safely buy a size 7 from an online store?

[ThinFinn]

^go 0.5 down from the size you're wearing in chucks (if you have any)...
if not then one size from your normal is ok i think...

[dr.house]

Mr. HaGa hates us :-D: size down one, at least half size from your regular size. And yes, this question is really answered 1 billion times.

[BoneyM]

Thanks - I´m sorry to repeat - looked through a lot of posts before I asked. Thanks again guys..

[nudie-v2]

http://boavistaonline.nl/products-page/men/shoes/red-wing-shoes-boat-boot-9133-hawthorne

what do you guys think of this one's ?

[offyatree]

^ look like mocassin boots. i might oil those boots. not really my thing though.

[ThinFinn]

^^i don't like the front part of these...

[M!ch]

http://boavistaonline.nl/products-page/men/shoes/red-wing-shoes-boat-boot-9133-hawthorne

what do you guys think of this one's ?

Too fashion imo.

[ThinFinn]

these are badass imo...

9013
http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/foot-time/cabinet/redwing/9013_11.jpg

8113
http://www.houyhnhnm.jp/blog/yoshida/images/DSC05459.JPG

[M!ch]

Liking them both