Red Wing Shoes

[Beatle]

RW runs pretty big…it's safe to size down a half size...

[hectic]

American Classics (London) advised me that the Iron Ranger sizes up a bit more again than the other boots. I.e.: you could size down a whole 1 size as long as you were not uber wide foot.

Their link if any one wants it: http://www.classicredwingshoes.co.uk/categories/iron-ranger

[Gilbertt]

Thank you Beats and Hectic

[arrow]

Just as what Hectic said, be careful if you have wide feet with Red Wing sizing.
They do tend to run narrow (GT, Iron Ranger, Chukka) and need tender love when breaking into.

[hectic]

de nada…

[LandoCal126 0]

Anyone interested in some 8113 Iron Ranger(Hawthorne), 9012 Classic Dress Moc(Chestnut), 9015 Classic Dress Moc(Black), 8138 Classic Moc Briar Oil Slick(Briar Oil), 8131 Classic Moc Oro Russet Portage(Oro Russet), and 8130 Classic Moc Black Chrome(Black Chrome), Blackbird: http://www.blackbirdballard.com/index.html is having a good sale!!!

[Guest]

Best Shoes I've ever bought… which were discontinued soon after..

4408(?) Steel Toed Oxfords

[mvb]

cool photoslide about reslong the crepe sole, seems like a lot of work
http://www.slide.com/r/5zuruN5q7T-HuerMOFpEnc7WUnym1Pr0?previous_view=TICKER&previous_action=TICKER_ITEM_CLICK&ciid=2449958197820949597#id2449958197323527721-site29

[Special_K]

Damn, I still need to pick up my pair of 875's.

[Giles]

@mvb:

cool photoslide about reslong the crepe sole, seems like a lot of work
http://www.slide.com/r/5zuruN5q7T-HuerMOFpEnc7WUnym1Pr0?previous_view=TICKER&previous_action=TICKER_ITEM_CLICK&ciid=2449958197820949597#id2449958197323527721-site29

VERY cool…G

[ALEX1976]

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[daveo]

Everyone needs some 875s in their stable!  I'll try to grab some pics of mine this weekend.  They're on their second set of soles and they are my favorite pair of boots by far.

[nixage]

I've got a pair of GTs in black and Iron Rangers in Amber.  Love both of them.

REI has some great deals on some RWs right now:

http://www.rei.com/search?cat=8000&cat=4501288&jxBrand=Red+Wing&hist=cat,4501288:Casual+Footwear^jxBrand,Red+Wing

[ALEX1976]

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[Guest]

just ordered some dark brown Mens Briar Oil 8138 - Classic Work Moc Toe boots for the winter….can't wait to get on with a pair of IH jeans.

[xallanx]

Thinking about getting the RW 9014 Beckman boot, black.  Anybody have them?  Thoughts, especially vs. Iron Ranger?

[FurattoHeddo]

I'm thinking about purchasing the classic 875 work boot, how do these size? I'm normally a size 46 (EURO).

[hectic]

@ Furatto - I take a EURO 46 normally (sometimes a 47), and I take a US12 (UK11) in Redwing.

[Chris]

Can't give you any firsthand knowledge, but I've been considering both the Beckman and the Iron Ranger, myself.  I like the sole of the Beckman better; the lugs seem like they'll give better traction, but I love the cap toe of the IR.  If I could get the Beckman sole on the IR, I'd be set.  I've even played with the idea of getting the IRs and immediately getting them resoled, despite the additional cost.

I think the Beckman is a tad more refined looking, so if you want a slightly dressier boot, go with that one.  Otherwise, I say get the IRs.

[Katsushin]

@FurattoHeddo:

I'm thinking about purchasing the classic 875 work boot, how do these size? I'm normally a size 46 (EURO).

I wear a 10.5 US in almost everything and a 10 in these.
I'd also mention checking out the 1907 model.  Same design but nicer leather IMO and no glaring logo on the side…
I've worn mine almost daily for 2 years and I couldn't reccomend them enough.