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Post by DigDug on Oct 9, 2015 5:00:23 GMT -6
I've been wearing my Red Wing Iron Rangers all over Europe for the last few weeks. They are doing great. I'll take photos and post. I think these ones use an oiled leather. When I get home I'd like to show them a little love by cleaning them up and re-oiling, or whatever is the proper care. What do people on here recommend? Maybe I should just take them into Red Wing? Is it true that that do free leather treatments/polish in their stores? Thanks That would be cool if they did but I haven't heard that. I brush regularly and oil with Obenauf's (not the LP which has wax in it) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2015 11:08:48 GMT -6
i believe redwing stores are primarily franchised, so services like cleaning/oiling do exist but are likely programs implemented by the local franchise owners and not something across the board (ie check with your local redwing store)
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Post by bentin on Oct 9, 2015 14:29:20 GMT -6
Polish your work boots with dirt. Then add more dirt. To be fair, I use AE cream when mine look dry, but that's it. They're not getting polish or dye ever.
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Post by brentkuz on Oct 9, 2015 14:50:41 GMT -6
I basically do my iron rangers once a year with coconut oil. Horsehair brush when really needed to get mud off etc.
I use snow seal on my LL bean snow boots.
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Post by mountainman3520 on Oct 9, 2015 16:03:57 GMT -6
I've been wearing my Red Wing Iron Rangers all over Europe for the last few weeks. They are doing great. I'll take photos and post. I think these ones use an oiled leather. When I get home I'd like to show them a little love by cleaning them up and re-oiling, or whatever is the proper care. What do people on here recommend? Maybe I should just take them into Red Wing? Is it true that that do free leather treatments/polish in their stores? Thanks Photo from this morning of my boots below. They are doing well and breaking in nicely. I'd worn them a few days before this trip, maybe 5. But they hadn't previously experienced long days of repeated wear with many miles of walking, rain, etc. These boots have conformed to my feet to an amazing degree. Thanks for the info on recommended care. I'll show them some love when I get back to the USA.  |
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Post by Winterland on Oct 9, 2015 17:33:01 GMT -6
I've been wearing my Red Wing Iron Rangers all over Europe for the last few weeks. They are doing great. I'll take photos and post. I think these ones use an oiled leather. When I get home I'd like to show them a little love by cleaning them up and re-oiling, or whatever is the proper care. What do people on here recommend? Maybe I should just take them into Red Wing? Is it true that that do free leather treatments/polish in their stores? Thanks Some more boot care info. selvedgestyle.com/thread/149/condition-boots-shoes |
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Post by tessie on Oct 9, 2015 22:34:36 GMT -6
I got the wrong size so I had to send them back. I learned my lesson and the next day went down to the Red Wing store and had them measure me, definitely go at least a size down from normal tennis shoes. My new shoes should be here tomorrow and I can't wait. Also my local Red Wing store does free shoe care so I would definitely go down and talk to them.
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Post by exophobe on Oct 9, 2015 22:51:18 GMT -6
I got the wrong size so I had to send them back. I learned my lesson and the next day went down to the Red Wing store and had them measure me, definitely go at least a size down from normal tennis shoes. My new shoes should be here tomorrow and I can't wait. Also my local Red Wing store does free shoe care so I would definitely go down and talk to them. Indeed. Tennis shoes are vanity sized in the opposite direction from things like the waist so that everyone can feel like they have tiny waists and giant feet. I wear a 10-10.5 in Nike, 8.5 in red wing. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Nov 8, 2015 15:19:10 GMT -6
Almost pulled the trigger on the 8138 Moc toe boots. $140 from Nordstrom Rack. Now i know i wear an 8.5E
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Post by wdw on Nov 26, 2015 15:57:02 GMT -6
Here's my new oxblood IR 8119s, shown with the Hawthorns and Amber Harness. I'd have preferred a more purple shade for the 8119s, but when next to my burgundy leather jackets they're a good match. The grippy 430 sole is a big improvement over the cork.  |
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Post by mkeview on Nov 26, 2015 16:07:31 GMT -6
wdw I love IRs. Those look great and I'm glad to hear the soles are better. The cork soles are death traps in snow
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Post by bugula on Nov 27, 2015 11:36:16 GMT -6
death traps in the rain too. i grabbed the oxblood beckhams instead of the IRs...not sure if I made the right choice.  |
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Post by wdw on Nov 27, 2015 11:45:34 GMT -6
I don't think I've ever even worn cork soles in rain, but I've fallen over a couple of times wearing leather soles in rain, so I never buy leather now.
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Post by bugula on Nov 27, 2015 12:27:00 GMT -6
yeah, leather in the rain's worse. busted my ass on a curb once and learned my lesson.
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Post by devastitis on Nov 27, 2015 12:57:59 GMT -6
I have the black Beckmans, and the soles on those aren't all that great either. I found myself slipping and sliding all winter, and when the soles got wet, it had zero traction in places like malls and restaurants.
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Post by bugula on Nov 27, 2015 14:15:30 GMT -6
did you have ones with the lug sole?
if so, maybe it's time i just spring for dainite. been hoping some vibergs would pop up on sale today but nada.
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Post by devastitis on Nov 27, 2015 15:27:54 GMT -6
did you have ones with the lug sole? if so, maybe it's time i just spring for dainite. been hoping some vibergs would pop up on sale today but nada. Yup, and I think my next boots will have dainite soles as well. No use wearing boots in the winter if I'm skating all over the place. |
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Post by Winterland on Nov 27, 2015 17:42:14 GMT -6
I have the black Beckmans, and the soles on those aren't all that great either. I found myself slipping and sliding all winter, and when the soles got wet, it had zero traction in places like malls and restaurants. I have Beckmans and White Semi-Dress. I love both pair but they are both slippery on ice. There are worse. Leather as mentioned. I don't know if there is anything besides soft winter boot soles that grip decent on ice. My Doc Martins are better come to think of it. |
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Post by exophobe on Nov 27, 2015 22:19:14 GMT -6
did you have ones with the lug sole? if so, maybe it's time i just spring for dainite. been hoping some vibergs would pop up on sale today but nada. Yup, and I think my next boots will have dainite soles as well. No use wearing boots in the winter if I'm skating all over the place. I'm curious if the dainite is grippy on ice. It's definitely the rubber compound more than the tread that gives you grip on ice, vibram has some compounds that don't get slippery in freezing temps but you find those compounds on brands like north face. I always thought it was crazy how the old doc marten lug sole was so remarkably grippy, but once temps hit freezing they might as well be leather on a smooth surface. |
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Post by devastitis on Nov 27, 2015 23:53:44 GMT -6
Some nice looking burnished Moc Toes on sale. |
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Post by usctroll on Dec 11, 2015 20:35:36 GMT -6
40% off a few RW options at Brooks Brothers this week. I'm thinking about the special edition black iron Rangers for $228.
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 12, 2015 2:37:39 GMT -6
40% off a few RW options at Brooks Brothers this week. I'm thinking about the special edition black iron Rangers for $228. Good call. I don't think they stock 8EE in them at Brooks so I'm SOL. |
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Post by usctroll on Dec 12, 2015 7:38:46 GMT -6
40% off a few RW options at Brooks Brothers this week. I'm thinking about the special edition black iron Rangers for $228. Good call. I don't think they stock 8EE in them at Brooks so I'm SOL. The Austin store will send any size they can get their hands on to your house for free. I did that last year when I bought my first pair of IRs. |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 12, 2015 9:08:43 GMT -6
Good call. I don't think they stock 8EE in them at Brooks so I'm SOL. The Austin store will send any size they can get their hands on to your house for free. I did that last year when I bought my first pair of IRs. What coupon code do you have to use to get 40% off? |
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Post by usctroll on Dec 12, 2015 9:53:07 GMT -6
The Austin store will send any size they can get their hands on to your house for free. I did that last year when I bought my first pair of IRs. What coupon code do you have to use to get 40% off? 40% is in store, 25% with DECBC15 online. The trick is that the stores can get you anything BB sells at 40% off. |
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