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Post by julian on Dec 2, 2014 7:26:32 GMT -6
I think I have a bit of an OCD thing with regards to visible lace knots/ends - always tuck them in with boots and trainers, although do leave them showing on shoes in more formal settings.
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Post by stinky on Dec 2, 2014 9:38:34 GMT -6
I think I have a bit of an OCD thing with regards to visible lace knots/ends - always tuck them in with boots and trainers, although do leave them showing on shoes in more formal settings. I'm not sure I know what you mean. You tuck the loops and knots, etc. inside the boot? |
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Post by scooter on Dec 2, 2014 11:38:02 GMT -6
I've never had a pair of good boots before; if I decide to get some Red Wings, can I ask you all for some sizing advice? I wear about a 12 in sneakers, and I have flat feet, if that matters. Is this one of those "buy a size down" situations? Thanks! This commentary may be a little late, but, I have some personal experience to add... For work, I'm required to wear steel toes. The last pair I purchased was from RW. They sized me, in store, at 11.5 (H width). Now, with my wide ass feet, they had to be ordered and made directly from the factory. They fit perfectly. A few months ago, I went to try on some RWs for personal use. Unfortunately, Beckmans don't come wide. So, I tried the 8146 with a EE width. The best fit for me was a size 10.5. From this, and all I have read, I believe you need to size down 1 full size when ordering any stock RW boot. |
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Post by julian on Dec 3, 2014 2:35:00 GMT -6
I think I have a bit of an OCD thing with regards to visible lace knots/ends - always tuck them in with boots and trainers, although do leave them showing on shoes in more formal settings. I'm not sure I know what you mean. You tuck the loops and knots, etc. inside the boot? Yup, exactly that. I hate seeing laces hang down and peek out from under jeans/trouser legs. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 3, 2014 20:58:59 GMT -6
I hate laces out. Even on my gym sneakers I tuck laces. Cop thing maybe.
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Post by wisdom on Dec 3, 2014 21:17:27 GMT -6
I hate laces out. Even on my gym sneakers I tuck laces. Cop thing maybe. Dan Marino would disagree.. sorry.. couldn't resist. |
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Post by exophobe on Dec 3, 2014 21:30:37 GMT -6
I hate laces out. Even on my gym sneakers I tuck laces. Cop thing maybe. You know who doesn't hate laces out? Ray Finkle |
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Post by Winterland on Dec 3, 2014 22:48:24 GMT -6
I'm not sure I know what you mean. You tuck the loops and knots, etc. inside the boot? Yup, exactly that. I hate seeing laces hang down and peek out from under jeans/trouser legs. I had never realized this was a thing. You could always just wear pull on boots or velcro shoes.  Finally told my wife no more velcro tie shoes for our son, so he can learn how to tie better. Seems like most kids shoes these days are velcro. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 23:34:17 GMT -6
I hate laces out. Even on my gym sneakers I tuck laces. Cop thing maybe. You know who doesn't hate laces out? Ray FinkleLmao.. Sick reference. Dang.. Has it been 20 years already? |
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Post by Derek G on Dec 6, 2014 11:15:26 GMT -6
Really glad Winterland started this thread...I pulled the trigger on some IR's the other night. I was on Amazon, doing some Christmas shopping, and saw they had a "lightning" (limited time) offer on the Iron Rangers...at $198, I just couldn't talk myself out of it. Came here to check out what you guys had to say about them, and I'm really glad I did. Otherwise, I would have ordered my normal size. Thanks for all your info on sizing these bad boys, you guys are the best  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 11:18:03 GMT -6
Really glad Winterland started this thread...I pulled the trigger on some IR's the other night. I was on Amazon, doing some Christmas shopping, and saw they had a "lightning" (limited time) offer on the Iron Rangers...at $198, I just couldn't talk myself out of it. Came here to check out what you guys had to say about them, and I'm really glad I did. Otherwise, I would have ordered my normal size. Thanks for all your info on sizing these bad boys Great choice on IR. It will take about 10-15 wears to break-in but you will be rewarded for next many years. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 11:20:46 GMT -6
Really glad Winterland started this thread...I pulled the trigger on some IR's the other night. I was on Amazon, doing some Christmas shopping, and saw they had a "lightning" (limited time) offer on the Iron Rangers...at $198, I just couldn't talk myself out of it. Came here to check out what you guys had to say about them, and I'm really glad I did. Otherwise, I would have ordered my normal size. Thanks for all your info on sizing these bad boys Great choice on IR. It will take about 10-15 wears to break-in but you will be rewarded for next many years. I do love my pair, but they took me a while longer to break in. They hit a spot on my heel that was not pleasant and took a couple of months to fully come around |
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Post by Derek G on Dec 6, 2014 11:25:12 GMT -6
Really glad Winterland started this thread...I pulled the trigger on some IR's the other night. I was on Amazon, doing some Christmas shopping, and saw they had a "lightning" (limited time) offer on the Iron Rangers...at $198, I just couldn't talk myself out of it. Came here to check out what you guys had to say about them, and I'm really glad I did. Otherwise, I would have ordered my normal size. Thanks for all your info on sizing these bad boys Great choice on IR. It will take about 10-15 wears to break-in but you will be rewarded for next many years. Wils aka MiddleAge Thanks for that additional info. This is my first pair of quality boots, and if they live up to everything I read about them...probably the only ones I'll ever need Looking forward to breaking them in. I'm looking at it like breaking in my jeans, a little uncomfortable at first, but awesome fit and comfort afterwards Thanks to you too @david |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 11:30:11 GMT -6
Great choice on IR. It will take about 10-15 wears to break-in but you will be rewarded for next many years. Wils aka MiddleAge Thanks for that additional info. This is my first pair of quality boots, and if they live up to everything I read about them...probably the only ones I'll ever need Looking forward to breaking them in. I'm looking at it like breaking in my jeans, a little uncomfortable at first, but awesome fit and comfort afterwards Thakss to you too @david Yeah.... just treat the breakin as part of the total experience. Just remember the leather and its sole will mold to the shape of your feet, similar to a pair of raw jeans.... only exception is.... more painful.. |
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Post by wdw on Dec 6, 2014 11:33:32 GMT -6
Great choice on IR. It will take about 10-15 wears to break-in but you will be rewarded for next many years. This is my first pair of quality boots Derek, I have two pairs of IRs and never even noticed the break-in. All I would say if you don't know already, as this is your first pair of quality boots, is that it's considered best to not wear them two days in a row. Which of course means you need a second pair of quality boots to alternate them with...
That was the start of my slippery slope, but the more you buy, they less you wear each pair and the longer they all last, so it's cost effective to buy more and more. That's what I tell my wife anyway.
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Post by derek on Dec 6, 2014 11:41:03 GMT -6
Oh man, I'm the other Derek and I got the Beckmans. That's how you'll be able to tell us apart I guess.
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Post by Winterland on Dec 6, 2014 11:48:31 GMT -6
Really glad Winterland started this thread...I pulled the trigger on some IR's the other night. I was on Amazon, doing some Christmas shopping, and saw they had a "lightning" (limited time) offer on the Iron Rangers...at $198, I just couldn't talk myself out of it. Came here to check out what you guys had to say about them, and I'm really glad I did. Otherwise, I would have ordered my normal size. Thanks for all your info on sizing these bad boys, you guys are the best Great price for brand new. Make sure to post pics. I have Beckmans just because the sole isn't as slippery but I might get a pair someday and have something added to the sole for traction. Slippery on ice. They need to make Iron Rangers with Beckman sole. |
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Post by Derek G on Dec 6, 2014 11:55:20 GMT -6
derek I thought about the Beckmans, but I liked the speed hooks on the IR's, also the deal was only for the IR's. lol, everyone named Derek should have a pair of Red Wings I have a pair of composite toe Red Wings (I forget the model) that I have worn for 5 years straight at work, and they have held up really well, almost no wear at all, except some scars to the leather. That's why I went with Red Wings for this purchase...I already respect the quality that goes into them.
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Post by Derek G on Dec 6, 2014 11:58:31 GMT -6
Really glad Winterland started this thread...I pulled the trigger on some IR's the other night. I was on Amazon, doing some Christmas shopping, and saw they had a "lightning" (limited time) offer on the Iron Rangers...at $198, I just couldn't talk myself out of it. Came here to check out what you guys had to say about them, and I'm really glad I did. Otherwise, I would have ordered my normal size. Thanks for all your info on sizing these bad boys, you guys are the best Great price for brand new. Make sure to post pics. I have Beckmans just because the sole isn't as slippery but I might get a pair someday and have something added to the sole for traction. Slippery on ice. They need to make Iron Rangers with Beckman sole. Winter, I will post up some pics I should have them Monday. I read through all the reviews on Amazon, and found that you can have a sole like your talking about put on them for like $75 |
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Post by Derek G on Dec 6, 2014 12:15:03 GMT -6
I do have a question for you guys...What the heck is the difference between the 8111 and 8114? What am I missing here?
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Post by julian on Dec 6, 2014 12:38:18 GMT -6
I do have a question for you guys...What the heck is the difference between the 8111 and 8114? What am I missing here? They're both Iron Rangers, the model numbers simply denote the type of leather: 8111 - Amber Harness Leather 8114 - Black Harness Leather Great price on yours BTW! |
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Post by Derek G on Dec 6, 2014 12:51:58 GMT -6
julian Thanks for the reply, I should have known it was something obvious like that The price...I just couldn't say no.
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Post by Derek G on Dec 9, 2014 18:52:03 GMT -6
My new Iron Rangers They look great with my LD black waxed denim. these are awesome boots, well worth the $ , You guys were right...It's going to be a painful break in, and size down 1 whole size. ( 8114 Iron Rangers) |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 10, 2014 6:46:53 GMT -6
Glad you like them. I'm looking for some black boots too all mine are brown.
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Post by Derek G on Dec 10, 2014 19:26:38 GMT -6
They're getting better by the day. Day 1 was awful...my feet hurt all over, Day 2 the ankles on the inside of my legs and the ball of my foot, right behind my big toe hurt. Day 3 just the bottom of my feet, and my toes hurt. The pain kinda moves around I can tell these are going to be the most comfortable boots or shoes I've ever owned, just gonna take some time. |
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