Badass shoe/boot link thread

[hoppyjr]

I’m currently enjoying break-in blisters from some new Red Wing 1907’s.

Today was all about the nicely worn Iron Rangers. Got them re-soled and new eyelets last spring. Had the copper ones done too.

Where did you get them done? Dave Page?


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Red Wing stores will send them back to the factory. I think it was about $65 for soles, laces, & eyelets.

To do it again I’d specify the mini-Vibram sole like my dark grey IR’s have. These and my copper ones have the smooth sole.

[dukerules]

I’m currently enjoying break-in blisters from some new Red Wing 1907’s.

Today was all about the nicely worn Iron Rangers. Got them re-soled and new eyelets last spring. Had the copper ones done too.

Where did you get them done? Dave Page?


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Red Wing stores will send them back to the factory. I think it was about $65 for soles, laces, & eyelets.

To do it again I’d specify the mini-Vibram sole like my dark grey IR’s have. These and my copper ones have the smooth sole.

Can you spec a non-original replacement sole when you send these to RW directly?

[hoppyjr]

I’m currently enjoying break-in blisters from some new Red Wing 1907’s.

Today was all about the nicely worn Iron Rangers. Got them re-soled and new eyelets last spring. Had the copper ones done too.

Where did you get them done? Dave Page?


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Red Wing stores will send them back to the factory. I think it was about $65 for soles, laces, & eyelets.

To do it again I’d specify the mini-Vibram sole like my dark grey IR’s have. These and my copper ones have the smooth sole.

Can you spec a non-original replacement sole when you send these to RW directly?

The IR’s are now available with either the plain sole or the mini-Vibram, so you can request either.

[HapaHapa]

I’m currently enjoying break-in blisters from some new Red Wing 1907’s.

Today was all about the nicely worn Iron Rangers. Got them re-soled and new eyelets last spring. Had the copper ones done too.

I don’t know if this would have helped your situation, but how much did you oil the leather before wearing? I bought a pair of Keen “Austin” that start off with really stiff leather upper. Oiled them three times. They were still stiff after second treatment, but became acceptably pliable after the third. I use Obenauf’s Leather Oil.

[hoppyjr]

I’m currently enjoying break-in blisters from some new Red Wing 1907’s.

Today was all about the nicely worn Iron Rangers. Got them re-soled and new eyelets last spring. Had the copper ones done too.

I don’t know if this would have helped your situation, but how much did you oil the leather before wearing? I bought a pair of Keen “Austin” that start off with really stiff leather upper. Oiled them three times. They were still stiff after second treatment, but became acceptably pliable after the third. I use Obenauf’s Leather Oil.

To be clear, the IR’s in photo are wonderful, it’s the new 1907’s that are breaking in. I just had the Red Wing guy oil them up once before purchase. I’ve worn them maybe four separate days now, so I expect it to take a while. I may pick up some Obenauf’s and give them a couple coats. Thanks

[HapaHapa]

Breaking in a new pair of Helm's while I'm in the office. Very comfy even though they are new.

[tattoo chef]

Breaking in a new pair of Helm's while I'm in the office. Very comfy even though they are new.

Almost pulled the trigger on these a few times. Would love to get your feedback after you had them for a few weeks. What price did you get them for?


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[HapaHapa]

Breaking in a new pair of Helm's while I'm in the office. Very comfy even though they are new.

Almost pulled the trigger on these a few times. Would love to get your feedback after you had them for a few weeks. What price did you get them for?


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$225

[HapaHapa]

Breaking in a new pair of Helm's while I'm in the office. Very comfy even though they are new.

Almost pulled the trigger on these a few times. Would love to get your feedback after you had them for a few weeks. What price did you get them for?


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$225

A very overdue update on the Helm boots. These break in easily and are very soft. Great support. I can stand at my desk all day (if I'm walking at work I have on the 4421 steel toe Redwings). The leather is thick but that's not a problem because the upper softened up. I don't know boots very well but they seem very well constructed.

[tattoo chef]

Got these about a month ago. Danner 917 Logger Huckberry Edition. Lightweight, great color, waterproof, vibram sole. Can’t wait till they starts to patina. Love these.





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[r.palace]

Got these about a month ago. Danner 917 Logger Huckberry Edition. Lightweight, great color, waterproof, vibram sole. Can’t wait till they starts to patina. Love these.





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Those look awesome, Don. Will have to check em out.

[justsellbrgs]

Got these about a month ago. Danner 917 Logger Huckberry Edition. Lightweight, great color, waterproof, vibram sole. Can’t wait till they starts to patina. Love these.





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Those are nice Don. Do Danners run true? Wide? Narrow?


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[tattoo chef]

Got these about a month ago. Danner 917 Logger Huckberry Edition. Lightweight, great color, waterproof, vibram sole. Can’t wait till they starts to patina. Love these.





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Those are nice Don. Do Danners run true? Wide? Narrow?


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They run true to size as any shoe. lol.
I wear an 11 in almost all lightweight or rubber soled boots, or tactical boot, and these are an 11. I wear a 10.5 in most Goodyear welted leather boots and a 12 in Nikes.
I wouldn’t say they are narrow nor wide and have good arch support.


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[tattoo chef]

https://huckberry.com/store/danner/cate ... logger-917


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[hobbit712]

I'll play just because I broke these out last night for a date night with he wife. I haven't worn these in about 10 years. Just in the back of the closet but I keep them for sentimental reasons. I have had them for close to 30 years. Nocona wingtips.

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[fastward]

I was waiting to pull the trigger on a pair of Tricker’s Stow boots and picked these up a few months ago.
Museum calf with Dainite soles.

[tattoo chef]

I was waiting to pull the trigger on a pair of Tricker’s Stow boots and picked these up a few months ago.
Museum calf with Dainite soles.

That’s a damn good looking pair of boots.


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[CesarG]

White's Father's Day sale

https://whitesboots.com/

[JP Chestnut]

White's Father's Day sale

https://whitesboots.com/

The three most vivid memories that I have of my father are: how rough his beard was, the smell of his coffee on the weekends, and watching him lace his Cuban heel nearly knee high Whites before going out on fire calls.

[justsellbrgs]

Red Wings and a pillow block that’s headed out today.



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[DoctorC]

Red Wings and a pillow block that’s headed out today.



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Love the Beckmans.
Got hooked on a Red Wing binge thanks to the enablers here.
Ended up with the Beckmans in black, oxblood, cigar, and tan.
Iron rangers in charcoal and copper
Black rogue rangers
And a pair of chukka boots and Beckman shoes.

[HapaHapa]

Red Wings and a pillow block that’s headed out today.



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But we've got the biggest bearings of them all!

Actually the largest pillow blocks I work with are about the size of a pair of boots. Nice pair of boots you've got there.

[demer03]

Asking for help here fellas. I bought a pair of the Wolverine 1000 mile in September last year, and bizarrely in January they developed a painful crease across the top of my foot. They were perfect for 4 months and then right during a long walk from one end of midway to the other, it started. No amount of adjusting the laces helps.

Suggestions?

[justsellbrgs]

Asking for help here fellas. I bought a pair of the Wolverine 1000 mile in September last year, and bizarrely in January they developed a painful crease across the top of my foot. They were perfect for 4 months and then right during a long walk from one end of midway to the other, it started. No amount of adjusting the laces helps.

Suggestions?

Let's see a pic Mike...
Did you treat them with anything? Have you used shoe trees?
I like to shoe tree mine and then apply something like Obenaufs --- then I heat the obenaufs up with a hair dryer and let them sit. Helps mine keep the shape.

WOLVs do seem to break down quicker than RWs..... takes quite a bit of wear to break in Red Wings....

[CesarG]

Asking for help here fellas. I bought a pair of the Wolverine 1000 mile in September last year, and bizarrely in January they developed a painful crease across the top of my foot. They were perfect for 4 months and then right during a long walk from one end of midway to the other, it started. No amount of adjusting the laces helps.

Suggestions?

I would try some shoe trees and conditioner to see if it can soften out the hot spot.