Red Wing Shoes

[dlaz]

my wabasha.bought it used from ebay.then wore them out for almost 1 year.
the pic is before and after mink oil.need to resole them,thinking to get a wedge/crepe sole..

[Mars]

Quick question for the experienced Red Wing supporters.

I want to buy a pair of Red Wing shoes.
I have to order them although I am not sure what size I should get.
I have heard from many places they run a size large.

So I wear an 11 in Vans.
I wear a 12 in Nike running shoes
And 11.5 in dress shoes.

Anyone have an idea how this translates into a nice Red Wing fit?
Thanks!

[dlaz]

Hmm…my advice that i can relate to your sizing is with vans.
i size down 1 size to get a snug fit (which later to expand a bit to nicely fit), or a 0.5 size down for a bit loose fit.
i wear a US9.5 in vans.i got the RW in US9D and a US8.5D. i tried an EE,i could fit an US8.
hope that helps.

[Mars]

Dlaz - Thanks totally appreciate the input!
I'm about to make my purchase.
Ill repost in this thread with info on how it all works out.

[JCMx800]

9.5 in Vans Authentics,
8.5 in Red Wings 875, perfect/loose fit with thin socks, snuggy but very comfy fit with thick socks.

[summ3rhays]

@Mars:

Quick question for the experienced Red Wing supporters.

I want to buy a pair of Red Wing shoes.
I have to order them although I am not sure what size I should get.
I have heard from many places they run a size large.

So I wear an 11 in Vans.
I wear a 12 in Nike running shoes
And 11.5 in dress shoes.

Anyone have an idea how this translates into a nice Red Wing fit?
Thanks!

I wear 11.5 in Vans, 12 Nike Free.  I have a pair of 877 and 8152 in 10.5 E.

[Finn666]

if anyone is interested in these, hit me up!

perfect for the upcoming months…US9.5!

[summ3rhays]

Those are sweet.  Too bad they are too small for my big feet.

[JinHD]

trying out leather laces on the 8131.

[tatmantall]

for those that have the 2917 did you go tts or size down?

[bagley920]

I wouldn't size down IMO. The toe box is pretty narrow for me

[tatmantall]

thank ya sir

[tatmantall]

got my 2197 today… did anyone feel theirs looked a bit odd before the break in period... I dunno they are smaller in overall size than my other boots but kinda look like clown boots IMO right now.. im sure with some creasing set in this will change a bit but just curious of other first impressions

[bagley920]

I get what you're saying. The toe looks bigger than the feel of the boot. They'll loosen up and look better with age

[tatmantall]

right on thanks bagley… I'm gonna sit on it a few days and decided if they stay or if they go back... I'm just not feeling em at this moment

[bagley920]

I had the black one and didn't like the look. The brown suits my eyes fine. I think it's a mental thing

[tatmantall]

yeah i picked up th brown… don;t know if I am just getting used to heavier duty boots with bigger heel ends or what but something just not sitting well with me at the moment.. Which is odd because I do like the way they look from what I have seen online... then again maybe I'm to tall and slim with huge feet to pull this look off..

[bagley920]

They are definitely lighter than say a White's boot makeup and maybe that's the reason. It's no different than going from Levi's to IH. Could take some time to get used to or could just not be the thing for you

[tatmantall]

eh… I think im gonna wear em around the house a few days and see... I really was hoping they would be a good boot to compliment my slimmer fitting jeans (IH666s and s710x) so, like you said it may just be an adjustment since Ive gotten accustomed to the Vibergs lately. thanks for all the help bags

[bagley920]

This should make you feel better. nietenhosen with his RW and 666S

@nietenhosen:

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