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Post by Winterland on Oct 1, 2014 0:52:09 GMT -6
Saw this video over on mothership.
Redwing, made in our great state of Minnesota. I actually have an acquantance who works in the R&D dept of the Red Wing plant. Long story but I was a groomsman with him in a wedding for my friend who is the guitarist in a metal band Cradle of Filth. He just left the band recently though. That was our music trivia for the day.
Was going to get a deal from him on some Beckmans but scored a deal on Ebay. Maybe a different pair down the road. I have a couple good pairs of boots so you really don't need any more.
How Red Wing boots are made and how work type boots are popular.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2014 10:10:07 GMT -6
Fun video to watch. Really interesting that they can't get parts for the machines any longer and have to mill their own as necessary.
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Post by wdw on Oct 1, 2014 11:00:34 GMT -6
Really interesting. It would be good to see something similar from other manufacturers of shoes, clothes, whatever.
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Post by Dirty_Denim on Oct 1, 2014 15:48:29 GMT -6
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Post by Winterland on Oct 1, 2014 17:04:02 GMT -6
Saw this on the G board. "I like the Beckmans, but because of the way the tongue and laces are constructed, they are a bitch to get on and off. Once I'm wearing them it's fine, but the process of putting them on is a wrestling match...at least for me." I agree with this. I wish the top 2 eyelets were hooks. I always have to unlace the top 2 to get them off easier. Waxed laces seem to be a pain also. They want to twist and because they are so stiff from the wax you want them to lay flat. They are still getting broken in so I hope as they wear in the off and on process is easier. Anyone else notice this? My Beckmans at a hard day of work.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2014 19:54:16 GMT -6
i usually prefer wax laces and swap to them in many of my shoes/boots. my iron rangers came with woven laces so i actually contacted wolverine and requested a pair of laces from a pair of 1000 mile boots. i later found out that you can also get replacement wax laces from redwing, so i got a pair of those as well for backup. i don't find the wolverine laces to be overly stiff at all (or the benjos waxed laces i have), but i haven't put the redwing laces to use yet to see if they're stiff.
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Post by brentkuz on Oct 15, 2014 15:14:59 GMT -6
I currently have a one year old pair of iron rangers 8111 love them. Easy to get on and off. Broke in easy. Doesn't give the "clown shoe" effect some people complained about. At all. They are a true work boot.
Also have an unworn pair of 875's really need to bust them out but we are still having 80 degree days in RI for some unknown reason.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2014 20:45:47 GMT -6
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Post by bugula on Nov 26, 2014 22:28:05 GMT -6
small offering of styles but notre-shop is running a 33% off BF code (BLACKFRIDAY) and it covers their RW stock. i ordered a pair of IRs from them last month during a 30% off sale and was happy with their process/service. |
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Post by derek on Nov 27, 2014 14:07:34 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!
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Post by DigDug on Nov 27, 2014 20:01:17 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! I wear a size 9 converse chuck and got the Beackmans and Iron Rangers in 8 1/2. But there's room for thick socks. So in my experience, yes size down. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 20:28:46 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! I wear a 9.5 in sneakers, a 9 in many dress shoes 8.5 in wolverine 1k and a 8 in red wing iron rangers |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 20:31:41 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! 9 in Nike and Adidas. 8.5 for RW 875 with thick sock. |
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Post by bugula on Nov 27, 2014 21:03:38 GMT -6
same as David here - sized down a full size for my IRs. 13 in sneakers, 12 in dress shoes/boots, 11 in 1ks and IRs.
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Post by derek on Nov 27, 2014 21:12:58 GMT -6
Thanks for all the info guys! I'm getting anywhere from 2 sizes down from sneakers to .5 sizes down from sneakers...
Maybe this is a difference between IRs and Beckmans?
I wear 12 in sneakers and I'm happy with a 12 in my only dress shoe (Florsheim), and I'm looking at the Beckmans...
Maybe the conclusion I should draw is I should really get myself out of my house and go check out shoes in person...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 21:29:19 GMT -6
Maybe the conclusion I should draw is I should really get myself out of my house and go check out shoes in person... This is the best approach if you can do it. |
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Post by derek on Nov 27, 2014 22:22:50 GMT -6
Yeah, the only downside is I won't be able to go to a store before this 33% off code expires. On the other hand, it's saving me from an impulse buy so it might be for the best!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 22:55:25 GMT -6
Yeah, the only downside is I won't be able to go to a store before this 33% off code expires. On the other hand, it's saving me from an impulse buy so it might be for the best! 33% off? I would get it especially for IR. Just go down one size and you should be fine. |
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Post by Winterland on Nov 28, 2014 2:03:51 GMT -6
Yeah, the only downside is I won't be able to go to a store before this 33% off code expires. On the other hand, it's saving me from an impulse buy so it might be for the best! 33% off? I would get it especially for IR. Just go down one size and you should be fine. , I agree on going 1 full size down from your average sneakers and shoes for Redwing IR or Beckman. That was the case for me and my experience reading about others. My White's are also 1 full size down. Also the case in trying on Wolverine 1000 mile. It seems like the high end shoes are usually 1 full size down. |
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Post by derek on Nov 28, 2014 12:07:34 GMT -6
Well, I guess I have no excuses now...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2014 23:21:59 GMT -6
My Wolverine 1ks worked fine at half a size down, but my Beckmans were a mistake at half a size. Should have gone a full size.
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Post by derek on Nov 30, 2014 21:47:35 GMT -6
OK I went with an 11, so we'll wait and see. Thanks for your help everybody!
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Post by julian on Dec 1, 2014 9:32:26 GMT -6
My Wolverine 1ks worked fine at half a size down, but my Beckmans were a mistake at half a size. Should have gone a full size. Just shows how different lasts work with different people's feet. All of my 1k boots are in a US9/UK8 and I find they fit me slightly larger than my Beckmans in a US9/UK8. |
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Post by stinky on Dec 1, 2014 10:31:38 GMT -6
Saw this on the G board. "I like the Beckmans, but because of the way the tongue and laces are constructed, they are a bitch to get on and off. Once I'm wearing them it's fine, but the process of putting them on is a wrestling match...at least for me." I agree with this. I wish the top 2 eyelets were hooks. I always have to unlace the top 2 to get them off easier. Waxed laces seem to be a pain also. They want to twist and because they are so stiff from the wax you want them to lay flat. They are still getting broken in so I hope as they wear in the off and on process is easier. @winterland . . . you can get speed hooks put on your boots for pretty cheap at a cobbler. It's absolutely worth it to avoid the frustration. I tend to avoid using the top eyelets on boots for the exact same reason, and instead I get the laces a bit longer (usually 60" for a seven-eyelet boot) and wrap once around the ankle before tying.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2014 10:55:12 GMT -6
Saw this on the G board. "I like the Beckmans, but because of the way the tongue and laces are constructed, they are a bitch to get on and off. Once I'm wearing them it's fine, but the process of putting them on is a wrestling match...at least for me." I agree with this. I wish the top 2 eyelets were hooks. I always have to unlace the top 2 to get them off easier. Waxed laces seem to be a pain also. They want to twist and because they are so stiff from the wax you want them to lay flat. They are still getting broken in so I hope as they wear in the off and on process is easier. @winterland . . . you can get speed hooks put on your boots for pretty cheap at a cobbler. It's absolutely worth it to avoid the frustration. I tend to avoid using the top eyelets on boots for the exact same reason, and instead I get the laces a bit longer (usually 60" for a seven-eyelet boot) and wrap once around the ankle before tying. I am with stinky. I just wrap the lace around my ankle. |
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