Just got my Iron Rangers a few weeks ago in Copper Rough & Tough (8085) I really like the non-uniform color as it looks like a crossfade of two different tones from heel to toe
I got my first pair of Red Wings a couple of months ago. I went with the 3141 Work Chukka. They are finally starting to break in nicely. I love them so much! The Chukka has been on my wishlist for a long time and I’m stoked to finally have them.
@@coff33guy34 Wearing slightly thicker socks for the first couple of weeks helped to do some initial stretching of the leather and helped prevent blisters. Now it’s just a matter of wearing them when I can and letting it happen naturally. I’ve been in mine since the end of January this year, and I think there is still a ways to go on the break in. From what I’ve seen from others, sometimes these can take a year to break in, especially if you don’t wear them every day or for long periods each day.
I bought a pair of Blacksmiths 3345’s a few months back and loved them. I then got obsessed with owning a pair of Iron Rangers and was able to find some about a week ago. The copper 8085’s. Gorgeous boots and I probably won’t stop there. It’s an addiction for sure. I enjoy your enthusiasm and videos brother, keep up the good work!
Appreciate the good vibes! The 3345 are sweet boots and that prarie leather ages beautifully. I also love the 8085 as I’m just a big fan of the rough n tough leathers!
@@TheMensch yes the prairie leather looks awesome as it ages, though I take such good care of them I don’t know if the brown will ever show through lol, and I’m really impressed with the copper rough and tough. It’s just a gorgeous leather and the color variations just add to its charm.
Same here brother. Picked up my first IR's in copper and after a few weeks wearing them just purchased two pair of 1000 Mile boots. Wanted to diversify my boot options. An addiction i never saw coming.....
@@drewengles4477 haven’t gotten a pair of 1000’s yet but they are a great boot, I’ve always liked them. I just got really hung up on Red Wings and there are a couple more I need for my collection but Wolverine is on my boot bucket list.
@@stevenkent1979 whatever you do don't pay full price on the 1000 Mile at $385. I'd been eyeing them the last couple weeks and Zappos listed them at a great discount but it was very limited qty. black for $287 and Cordovan for $266! The sale price was why i bought 2 pair instead of just one.
Iron Rangers my first heritage, over three years ago (Oxblood Mesa) - like you’d said in one of reviews for it: I still reach for them over any other - when want speed putting on, or comfort, or ruggedness, for inclement weather, or if don’t know what I’ll be doing or getting into. The sole is firm, but I like that. Upper has wear but still looks almost as good as when I got them. Red Wing leather is impressive. Paid full price for mine: seems a bargain every time I put them on, in fact feels more like a reward and not something I paid for.
I love my Blacksmiths. They are a lot more comfortable than my Moc toes. I expected a tough break-in, but that wasn't the case. I've had them for months now. While they have gotten more comfortable, they were pretty comfortable on the first day. Not really the case with the Moc toes. Those required more of a break-in. Recommendation to those new to Red Wings....always use shoe trees! Especially on Iron Rangers and Blacksmiths. They will help to keep the toe box more flat instead of getting that significant lift.
Totally agree the 8111 is the best. The moc toe is not for me too narrow and the tongue is so hard to break in. I have trickers but they don’t have the room for the toes and even at twice the price not comfortable. The 8111 really comfortable, the leather is quite soft due to the oils, with the right size the break in is not painful, it does get the recognition and just a really nice boot. Congratulations on your collection, my next red wings will be the copper blacksmiths.
WOW!?! This is most impressive!!! :D The chukkas are my favorite, for sure!!! I have my own collection of loafers, as I like to dress up!!! Thank you for this, as always, and I can't wait for your next content, marvelous Mr. Mensch!!!!! :D
I got myself a Florsheim chuka. But I am having problem with how to wear. My slim jeans , don’t work. Maybe it’ll work with straight leg. How do you wearing them?
@@MikiBlue Hello!!! :D I actually have never owned a pair of chukkas- I just like that particular shoe from The Mensch's collection!!! Great question, and one that will be perfect to ask The Mensch!!! :D
Hi there, love this video. Im also a "too many boots guy" lol. I absolutely love my Red Wing Iron Ranger boots, I started off with the Iron Ranger Copper boots #8085, because they seemed to sell out first above all the other colours. Then bought the Iron Ranger Charcoal boots #4606, they are both the rough and tough leather and absolutely love them. I sized down 1/2 size from my normal boots and they are a perfect fit, just enough room for different thicknesses of socks to wear with them. I didn't find the break in all that bad, since I was used to wearing a variety of boots all the time. If you're used to sneakers then yes, it will be a bit of a change for your feet. I wouldn't advise going for a long walk in new Iron Rangers but if you put them on and wear them around the house an hour or more each day for a couple weeks or if you have a job that you can walk around a bit, then sit when you need to, these boots will break in well, feel so comfortable and be the best boots you own., I plan to get the Iron Rangers boots #8111 in Amber Harness next. By the way, you got amazing sales, I'm jealous :)...I have got to check out Nordstom Rack. The best I did so far from any retailer was $45 off normal retail price on the Iron Ranger charcoal boots only.
Yeah they’re frickin sweet! Super glad to have them in the collection though I’m gonna have to baby them. I already got a few scuffs and I’m bugging out haha
hey Mench, my name is kevin and i to love my red wing heritage collection, i we’re tied in actual pairs i have 4 iron rangers & 4 moc-toes. i love your collection i may have missed it but if you don’t have the mullskinner 8083’s you would really like them. they feel a little different on feet because of the different hyde of leather but still breaking mine in though. anyway thank you mench for keeping it fun.
The 8111s were my first, and likewise favorites, as well. Unfortunately they only see weekend wear due to business casual dress code throughout the week. Keep those light roughouts as a part of your impressive collection!
Bought my first pair of Redwing boots a few months ago, the 415’s. I like them fine, but they are insulated. I am a tennis shoe 11, and got a pair of 10.5 8111’s, for summer. I realized … even though I sized down, I could still fit a 4ply wool sock in those, so I picked up an additional pair of size 10’s. I’m Currently breaking those in, with a thin sock. It’s painful, but going well, I’m very happy with those 2 pair of 8111’s, and bought 2 more pair for storage. Wanted to lock in the price … 🤷🏻♂️
My one indulgence in life is my boots. For me I am a sucker for Chelsea and Chukka boots. Im a general contractor and even for work I wear the red wing classic work chelsea boots. My favorite casual, run around, boots are the weekender chelseas. I think that they are over priced for being stitch out construction, but still love them. I may buy a pair of 3141 boots soon. Its tough because I have 5 or 6 other chukkas already…lol Oh man…literally just made this post and a pair of 3141 came up on ebay. Preowned, but look like they were worn no more than a couple times. Soles look perfect. $199. Less would have been better, as always 😁, but since the 3141 is out of stock everywhere…I am happy to have found a pair. My wife will probably kill me though, so will someone at least make sure that I am buried in them. lol
It’s nice to see the younger generations learning About Red Wing shoes. Started purchasing Red Wing boots in the 1980s. Life as a pipe fitter quickly shows what works and what doesn’t. Red Wing is the stand alone company that provides long lasting quality and comfort with hard working tradesmen. Even if it has become a “fashion statement” with todays less masculine males. Great boots and I will always slave to the grind in my Red Wings.
That's right dad. You're the pinnacle of masculinity because you get your hands dirty. Welcome to the twenty first century, get over yourself. I don't like it any more than you do but its the soy boys that run shit now if you haven't noticed.
If you put Danner boot oil or red wing mink oil on those 875's and 8138's they will be broke in within 2-3 days the oil softens the leather so much. It makes them patina much better as well.
Whatever happened to the 996? I wore a pair for 15 years, resoled them twice before giving them to goodwill. I still have a new pair that I've never worn, but cannot find any info about them to help me sell them.
I've style my Black Iron Rangers with brown leather laces to match the welt, then cuff a pair of indigo selvedge to the hem and find that look works really well. Got my 18oz on from Bravestar Slubverters on today. 15oz Ironside jacket and Black Harness boots on. Definitely working for me. That Beckman flatbox would look great with slim cut Indigo jeans or a heavier twill tobacco chino man. I'd rock that dressed up in meetings in London or, dressed down chopping wood in the back garden all week long.
Dude, hang onto your Hawthorne IR's. I wear mine all the time and I just don't let them get dirty and nasty looking. They do have a little indigo bleed on them, but I do like that. Just don't let them get nasty looking, you'll appreciate having them! It did take me a while to really enjoy them when I first got them too. But once I figured out how I wanted to wear them, love them!
Haha you think? I happened to get a great pair and they fit so well so I’m leaning towards keeping them but I’m just not sure they’re gonna get a ton of wear. But maybe I’ll find that they’re versatile and age well like you said 👍
Wow, you're collection of Redwings is second only to CJ Cook man. I happen to own just 3 pairs of Redwings, the iron rangers in Amber harness and black harness and the Roughneck in copper rough and tough. I decided to move onto some other brands and now have the Truman boots in coach rambler and stone rambler. I really think it's time to move onto Truman boots or Nick's boots for you. Personally I would love to see your take on the Nick's Falcon in orange predator leather and the Truman boots in java wax flesh. Cheers
Haha thanks! CJ has pretty much every red wing boot out there lol - I would love to get some Truman boots their lasts look nice and get generous and they have some nice styles for business casual. Nicks would be awesome but man they’re pricey! I drool over them but would have to save up big time haha
Yup the C55 last ( Truman boots) is great for business casual man. I also buy into Nick's being a tad too expensive upfront although the value proposition is fantastic.
Yeah at this point I have a pretty big collection so I feel like nicks would be better if I decide to consolidate and get my rotation down to 4 or 5 pairs
I have the ones that were hard to brake in I got them for $10 from a friend who couldn’t stand the tough breaking in 😂😂. I have two pairs of red wings and oddly enough no timberlands .
You need to go on n a search for a pair of huntsman's. In black Klondike. You won't find those at a Nordstrom Rack. I don't know if you can find them for sale new in the US in fact, but ebay has them used. If you are open to other brands there are a ton of handmade brands however I highly recommend some Alden's. The boots are as comfortable as the shoes are.
The Mensch Alden's are all really comfortable. It comes down to the style you like. I would recommend going to a dealer and trying some on as different styles are made on different lasts so make sure you know what size you are on the various lasts. The funny thing is, I've been wearing boots my entire life and I have some unworn and worn pairs of various brands that are older than you. 😅. My dad bought two pairs of Nacona work boots when I was young. I wore one pair to death doing farm work, the other pair sits in my closet New in the box as I never got around to wearing them. They are probably 40 years old. They would generate some good conversation in NY or Boston among boot guys. 😁
@@TheMensch once you wear Alden indys you’ll never go back. Comfort is out of this world. Careful though they run wide for a lot of people. Especially their trubalance last.
Haha that’s incredible - I think I’m waiting for the right opportunity. My collection is pretty full but If I find a pair on sale I’ll be sure to pull the trigger
Very nice review. I’m thinking about getting a pair of IR, but am curious if you feel any particular color would go with more items to possibly include wearing them with a suit? I wear 8” Carolina brown work boots daily. I keep them clean looking with mink oil. It darkened them a bit, but they look great. Very comfortable and great support.
Hi. Great video. Could you tell me what size and width iron rangers you wear? I wear an 8 EE in an iron ranger and I want to try to get one of the other style boots in your video. Seems like the other red wing boot style sizes are not all the same. Thanks!
I started collecting about 4 months ago, with my first pair being 8111 (amber harness) - I was immediately hooked......4 months later and I own 6 pairs lol. Iron ranger (Amber Harness) Iron ranger (Copper Rough & Tough) Iron ranger (Hawthorne Muleskinner) Blacksmith (Hawthorne Muleskinner) Moc Toe (Briar Oil Slick) Moc Toe (Olive Mohave) Currently toying with the idea of adding to the Iron Rangers by getting the black harness or ebony or charcoal. That'll then complete my red wing collection for the foreseeable future 🤞
What is a mench ? I have a new pair of iron rangers that fit my foot like a glove fits your hand and I love them but those blacksmiths you have are absolutely beautiful I think.
I feel like the 8138s run big compared to the other moc toe leathers. Ii couldn't fit into an 8.5 with the 875 but when I tried in the 8138 it was way too big. Maybe just a fluke idk
I got a pair of 8113's (Hawthorne Muleskinner with cork soles), and they are definitely my favorite pair. It's all about the patina the roughout will take on. The wait is worth it. I recommend that you keep them!
I want to buy red wing iron ranger boots and i need your advice about size.I wear all my shoes and sneakers in us 9 (Dr. Martens, converse, nike, adidas, catterpilar, salomon).My foot length is 27 centimeters.Can you tell me which size fits me?People sizing down half or full size down?My foot is somewhere between a D width and an E width.I used the printed branock measurements and the foot length is somewhere around 10.5 which is 27 cm or European shoe size 42.Should I order US 8.5 or simply take them in my regular size US 9. I don't have the opportunity to try the boots on in the store. I plan to order them through a friend from Germany. That's why I need your help.Greetings from Serbia.
Yeah they just look and fit so well I’m finding it hard to give em back. Just would want to preserve that natural color for as long as possible. Do you have a pair?
Definitely keep the rough outs! I bought a pair of 8085’s new in the RW store in Amsterdam and love them. Then I stumbled upon a pair of previously owned 8113’s with the ‘old’ soles and have to say, I love them even more! They only get better looking with age. I occasionally give em a brush and spray them with a water repellent every once in a while. I don’t wear em in the rain or snow though.That’s where the 8085’s come in.
@@TheMensch I have a pair myself and while you can never really preserve the complete original colour, I have come fairly close to keeping it that way for a years use now.
Great collection man I dream about the 9060’s I don't have that or blacksmiths I have some moctoes and two pair of iron ranger's (black harness and oxblood I wish I got the amber over the ox though oxblood scuffs up to easy in a not cool scuffed up kind of way
I own about 30 heritage boots iron rangers, moc toe, black smith and pecos. What retailer did you buy the 8076 from I actually live out here in Colorado looking for size 8.5 also
Yeah it is, I myself also have to slow down on buying more boots this year. I looked up there website looks like there gone now. Would you sell your 9 8076? lol I just said I would slow down but have room for one more pair they remind me of the Alden Indy boots. And I’m gonna have to swing by Berkeley shop i live 15mins away from it.
You should get a pilot wings pin for having this many pairs! 😂 Super super informative and appreciate the detail even as someone who doesn’t wear a ton of boots!
nice collection. fun fact: my first pair Iron Rangers ruined my knees. After 15 years i only wear RW with softer soles like the wedge, weekenders or the old wabasha ones. The cushion from the nitril cork sole is zero to none. I dont recommend them!
Hey mensch, love the video! You are the reason I bought the 9060s and they are amazing I have a similar issue though they really only look good with some olive chinos I have. And are you looking to sell those 8076s??? I'm very interested if you are!
Yeah I think olive is my favorite pairing for the 9060 - someone else messaged me for the 8076 but send me an email at modmensch@gmail.com to follow up
Depends, i have the 8085s but i wish i had the 8111s instead because the rough and tough leather has a tendency to have loose grain, its also nubuck and scratches super easily and always feels dry and looks fuzzy.
Yo, I have 4 different pairs of redwings as well as wolverines and whites boots. Although my white’s farmer / rancher boots are my favorite now, I wore the hell out of my Spirit lake Iron Rangers (Indian Motorcycle Release) before I got the White’s. Redwings are literally meant to last. Don’t get Thursday boots or anything, go for some good ol redwings from Nordstrom rack 👌🏽
Those two are the best redwing boots, rangers for taking a beating while blacksmiths too pretty to beat up though they can also take a beating and look new after conditioning like the rangers. Coopers I like them more.
Mensch what size do you wear in IRs? If you want to sell me those 8083s I'd be happy to pay what you paid for them. As long as you havent worn them TOO much.
them 8076 look awsome those in a amber harness would be awsome sucks japan gets these awsome exclusives and we just get many moc toe boots in finishes no one asked for xD
I sleep in my 8111 wife hates it but who cares . I like 9268 the best they are at redwing right now getting new tread I have a pair of the Indian engineer made in the u.s. to I like them alot also .
What $250 is NOT a lot of money have you of any costume craft boot makers in Washington state NICK ,Franks Wesco they start at $550 and up over $1000 a pair and Nicks right now is 22 weeks out from start the order to get shipped !
Update So I purchased a 6th pair of red wings but i think they’ll be one of my last pairs of red wings. I’ve pretty much experienced everything that red wing has to offer and I’ll be moving on to better quality boots.
Damn, man, do you work at Nordstrom Rack? How the hell do you find all of these Red Wings in your size? I go on the regular and do not find good stuff EVER
🙌 just got the 8085. One of the best boots in the world. Great collection thanks for sharing. We're all here bc we are addicted...
Just got my Iron Rangers a few weeks ago in Copper Rough & Tough (8085)
I really like the non-uniform color as it looks like a crossfade of two different tones from heel to toe
Just got those too. My favorite footwear
I got my first pair of Red Wings a couple of months ago. I went with the 3141 Work Chukka. They are finally starting to break in nicely. I love them so much! The Chukka has been on my wishlist for a long time and I’m stoked to finally have them.
I just got these too and think they look great. They'll need a break in though- any tips?
@@coff33guy34 Wearing slightly thicker socks for the first couple of weeks helped to do some initial stretching of the leather and helped prevent blisters. Now it’s just a matter of wearing them when I can and letting it happen naturally. I’ve been in mine since the end of January this year, and I think there is still a ways to go on the break in. From what I’ve seen from others, sometimes these can take a year to break in, especially if you don’t wear them every day or for long periods each day.
I bought a pair of Blacksmiths 3345’s a few months back and loved them. I then got obsessed with owning a pair of Iron Rangers and was able to find some about a week ago. The copper 8085’s. Gorgeous boots and I probably won’t stop there. It’s an addiction for sure. I enjoy your enthusiasm and videos brother, keep up the good work!
Appreciate the good vibes! The 3345 are sweet boots and that prarie leather ages beautifully. I also love the 8085 as I’m just a big fan of the rough n tough leathers!
@@TheMensch yes the prairie leather looks awesome as it ages, though I take such good care of them I don’t know if the brown will ever show through lol, and I’m really impressed with the copper rough and tough. It’s just a gorgeous leather and the color variations just add to its charm.
Same here brother. Picked up my first IR's in copper and after a few weeks wearing them just purchased two pair of 1000 Mile boots. Wanted to diversify my boot options. An addiction i never saw coming.....
@@drewengles4477 haven’t gotten a pair of 1000’s yet but they are a great boot, I’ve always liked them. I just got really hung up on Red Wings and there are a couple more I need for my collection but Wolverine is on my boot bucket list.
@@stevenkent1979 whatever you do don't pay full price on the 1000 Mile at $385. I'd been eyeing them the last couple weeks and Zappos listed them at a great discount but it was very limited qty. black for $287 and Cordovan for $266! The sale price was why i bought 2 pair instead of just one.
I got my first pair today, Iron Rangers. Tried them on and man do I love them. Can't wait for the fall season.
Wear them inside to break them in
Iron Rangers my first heritage, over three years ago (Oxblood Mesa) - like you’d said in one of reviews for it: I still reach for them over any other - when want speed putting on, or comfort, or ruggedness, for inclement weather, or if don’t know what I’ll be doing or getting into. The sole is firm, but I like that. Upper has wear but still looks almost as good as when I got them. Red Wing leather is impressive. Paid full price for mine: seems a bargain every time I put them on, in fact feels more like a reward and not something I paid for.
I love my Blacksmiths. They are a lot more comfortable than my Moc toes. I expected a tough break-in, but that wasn't the case. I've had them for months now. While they have gotten more comfortable, they were pretty comfortable on the first day. Not really the case with the Moc toes. Those required more of a break-in.
Recommendation to those new to Red Wings....always use shoe trees! Especially on Iron Rangers and Blacksmiths. They will help to keep the toe box more flat instead of getting that significant lift.
Just Started early this year with a pair of Iron Rangers.. Cant wait for Fall and Winter so I can start wearing them more!
Totally agree the 8111 is the best. The moc toe is not for me too narrow and the tongue is so hard to break in. I have trickers but they don’t have the room for the toes and even at twice the price not comfortable. The 8111 really comfortable, the leather is quite soft due to the oils, with the right size the break in is not painful, it does get the recognition and just a really nice boot. Congratulations on your collection, my next red wings will be the copper blacksmiths.
Those Beckman flatboxs are gorgeous. I can't believe the deal you got on them. I've seen them on Ebay for over $400.
Yeah people have been cashing in on them big time! Can you believe I saw almost 10 pairs of them at the Nordstrom rack I was at?
The Indy looking one is the same as a merchant, just with a moc stitch and different sole
WOW!?! This is most impressive!!! :D The chukkas are my favorite, for sure!!! I have my own collection of loafers, as I like to dress up!!! Thank you for this, as always, and I can't wait for your next content, marvelous Mr. Mensch!!!!! :D
Awesome thanks for watching!
I got myself a Florsheim chuka. But I am having problem with how to wear. My slim jeans , don’t work. Maybe it’ll work with straight leg. How do you wearing them?
@@MikiBlue Hello!!! :D I actually have never owned a pair of chukkas- I just like that particular shoe from The Mensch's collection!!! Great question, and one that will be perfect to ask The Mensch!!! :D
I am saving up for Iron Rangers. Here in Australia I found one store that sells them. I need to try them on before I buy them.
Cheers
Sweet! I’m sure you’ll love them! 💪
Hi there, love this video. Im also a "too many boots guy" lol. I absolutely love my Red Wing Iron Ranger boots, I started off with the Iron Ranger Copper boots #8085, because they seemed to sell out first above all the other colours. Then bought the Iron Ranger Charcoal boots #4606, they are both the rough and tough leather and absolutely love them. I sized down 1/2 size from my normal boots and they are a perfect fit, just enough room for different thicknesses of socks to wear with them. I didn't find the break in all that bad, since I was used to wearing a variety of boots all the time. If you're used to sneakers then yes, it will be a bit of a change for your feet. I wouldn't advise going for a long walk in new Iron Rangers but if you put them on and wear them around the house an hour or more each day for a couple weeks or if you have a job that you can walk around a bit, then sit when you need to, these boots will break in well, feel so comfortable and be the best boots you own., I plan to get the Iron Rangers boots #8111 in Amber Harness next. By the way, you got amazing sales, I'm jealous :)...I have got to check out Nordstom Rack. The best I did so far from any retailer was $45 off normal retail price on the Iron Ranger charcoal boots only.
My 3340’s are my absolute favorite they can go with absolutely everything
Yeah they’re frickin sweet! Super glad to have them in the collection though I’m gonna have to baby them. I already got a few scuffs and I’m bugging out haha
@@TheMensch I just got the 3345 blacksmiths too my 3340’s are my dressier boots definitely
@@TheMensch plus the briar oil slick goes with a ton of clothes
I love my iron rangers, the only ones that do it competition (in terms of style/silhouette) in my opinion are my urban shepards
hey Mench, my name is kevin
and i to love my red wing heritage collection, i we’re tied in actual
pairs i have 4 iron rangers & 4 moc-toes. i love your collection i may have missed it but if you don’t have the
mullskinner 8083’s you would really
like them. they feel a little different
on feet because of the different
hyde of leather but still breaking
mine in though. anyway thank you
mench for keeping it fun.
The 8111s were my first, and likewise favorites, as well. Unfortunately they only see weekend wear due to business casual dress code throughout the week. Keep those light roughouts as a part of your impressive collection!
Haha yeah such a waste to have red wings for only weekend wear so I feel your pain! And I just may!
What an incredible and beautiful collection of high quality leather boots, Gabriel!
Thank you!
Bought my first pair of Redwing boots a few months ago, the 415’s. I like them fine, but they are insulated. I am a tennis shoe 11, and got a pair of 10.5 8111’s, for summer. I realized … even though I sized down, I could still fit a 4ply wool sock in those, so I picked up an additional pair of size 10’s. I’m Currently breaking those in, with a thin sock. It’s painful, but going well, I’m very happy with those 2 pair of 8111’s, and bought 2 more pair for storage. Wanted to lock in the price … 🤷🏻♂️
My one indulgence in life is my boots. For me I am a sucker for Chelsea and Chukka boots. Im a general contractor and even for work I wear the red wing classic work chelsea boots. My favorite casual, run around, boots are the weekender chelseas. I think that they are over priced for being stitch out construction, but still love them. I may buy a pair of 3141 boots soon. Its tough because I have 5 or 6 other chukkas already…lol
Oh man…literally just made this post and a pair of 3141 came up on ebay. Preowned, but look like they were worn no more than a couple times. Soles look perfect. $199. Less would have been better, as always 😁, but since the 3141 is out of stock everywhere…I am happy to have found a pair. My wife will probably kill me though, so will someone at least make sure that I am buried in them. lol
It’s nice to see the younger generations learning About Red Wing shoes. Started purchasing Red Wing boots in the 1980s. Life as a pipe fitter quickly shows what works and what doesn’t. Red Wing is the stand alone company that provides long lasting quality and comfort with hard working tradesmen. Even if it has become a “fashion statement” with todays less masculine males. Great boots and I will always slave to the grind in my Red Wings.
That's right dad. You're the pinnacle of masculinity because you get your hands dirty. Welcome to the twenty first century, get over yourself. I don't like it any more than you do but its the soy boys that run shit now if you haven't noticed.
Awesome lol 👍💯
Yea. I’ve been wearing Red Wing work boots since the late 80’s. I currently have been wearing the 606’s for the last 5 years.
I have 2 pair. One for mud, one for dress. Can't imagine needing more.
I like it when you smell your boots! Nice video & awesome collection!
Lol thanks! 👃
If you put Danner boot oil or red wing mink oil on those 875's and 8138's they will be broke in within 2-3 days the oil softens the leather so much. It makes them patina much better as well.
Whatever happened to the 996? I wore a pair for 15 years, resoled them twice before giving them to goodwill. I still have a new pair that I've never worn, but cannot find any info about them to help me sell them.
I've style my Black Iron Rangers with brown leather laces to match the welt, then cuff a pair of indigo selvedge to the hem and find that look works really well. Got my 18oz on from Bravestar Slubverters on today. 15oz Ironside jacket and Black Harness boots on. Definitely working for me.
That Beckman flatbox would look great with slim cut Indigo jeans or a heavier twill tobacco chino man. I'd rock that dressed up in meetings in London or, dressed down chopping wood in the back garden all week long.
How old are your chukkas and how did you keep the colour? Mine are 9 years old and look great but have darkened each time I reconditioned them
Dude, hang onto your Hawthorne IR's. I wear mine all the time and I just don't let them get dirty and nasty looking. They do have a little indigo bleed on them, but I do like that. Just don't let them get nasty looking, you'll appreciate having them! It did take me a while to really enjoy them when I first got them too. But once I figured out how I wanted to wear them, love them!
Haha you think? I happened to get a great pair and they fit so well so I’m leaning towards keeping them but I’m just not sure they’re gonna get a ton of wear. But maybe I’ll find that they’re versatile and age well like you said 👍
@@TheMensch I really like wearing them with black denim.
I agree keep them! Get yourself a nice Crepe brush and that will help keep the gunk and oily stuff out that will darken them.
The 9060 flatbox are the most rare of all....And best looking.
I've got 24 pairs at this moment...the 9060 and the beckman chukka and more..
Wow, you're collection of Redwings is second only to CJ Cook man. I happen to own just 3 pairs of Redwings, the iron rangers in Amber harness and black harness and the Roughneck in copper rough and tough. I decided to move onto some other brands and now have the Truman boots in coach rambler and stone rambler. I really think it's time to move onto Truman boots or Nick's boots for you. Personally I would love to see your take on the Nick's Falcon in orange predator leather and the Truman boots in java wax flesh. Cheers
Haha thanks! CJ has pretty much every red wing boot out there lol - I would love to get some Truman boots their lasts look nice and get generous and they have some nice styles for business casual. Nicks would be awesome but man they’re pricey! I drool over them but would have to save up big time haha
Yup the C55 last ( Truman boots) is great for business casual man. I also buy into Nick's being a tad too expensive upfront although the value proposition is fantastic.
Yeah at this point I have a pretty big collection so I feel like nicks would be better if I decide to consolidate and get my rotation down to 4 or 5 pairs
Have you added any new boots since this video?
I have the ones that were hard to brake in I got them for $10 from a friend who couldn’t stand the tough breaking in 😂😂. I have two pairs of red wings and oddly enough no timberlands .
Sweeet what a deal! Which model did u get?
spotsill not having timberlands is a good thing.
Timberlands? I think I'd rather wear Crocs.
You need to go on n a search for a pair of huntsman's. In black Klondike. You won't find those at a Nordstrom Rack. I don't know if you can find them for sale new in the US in fact, but ebay has them used. If you are open to other brands there are a ton of handmade brands however I highly recommend some Alden's. The boots are as comfortable as the shoes are.
Yeah I’m really trying to get a pair - they’re pretty pricey though but which do you recommend? The classic Indy?
The Mensch Alden's are all really comfortable. It comes down to the style you like. I would recommend going to a dealer and trying some on as different styles are made on different lasts so make sure you know what size you are on the various lasts. The funny thing is, I've been wearing boots my entire life and I have some unworn and worn pairs of various brands that are older than you. 😅. My dad bought two pairs of Nacona work boots when I was young. I wore one pair to death doing farm work, the other pair sits in my closet New in the box as I never got around to wearing them. They are probably 40 years old. They would generate some good conversation in NY or Boston among boot guys. 😁
@@TheMensch once you wear Alden indys you’ll never go back. Comfort is out of this world. Careful though they run wide for a lot of people. Especially their trubalance last.
Haha that’s incredible - I think I’m waiting for the right opportunity. My collection is pretty full but If I find a pair on sale I’ll be sure to pull the trigger
Yeah I would be sure to try them on first before buying. I’m a huge stickler for fit and if they’re not right I’ll hate them!
My favorite RW boot is the regular Beckman.
Yeah too bad those are discontinued- they were sweet! Especially in that black cherry feather stone
@@TheMensch built the best and like a tank. I have the cigar and black cherry
@@TheMensch I’m surprised you don’t have a pair.
I actually bought a pair but they were a little big so I sold them!
Great video man! Love the collection 👌I'd have to say my fav Is my iron ranger 8085s. I have the 8085,8083, 3345 and 2950. Nowhere near done buying 🤣
Those are all awesome choices! So should I keep the 8083??
Yeah my 8085s are my favorite as well.
@@TheMensch ABSOLUTELY!
you have an awesome collection of red wing shoes
Thanks! I think I’m done for now tho haha
I know this is an old video. Just appreciate your collection.
Very nice review. I’m thinking about getting a pair of IR, but am curious if you feel any particular color would go with more items to possibly include wearing them with a suit? I wear 8” Carolina brown work boots daily. I keep them clean looking with mink oil. It darkened them a bit, but they look great. Very comfortable and great support.
I would say the oxblood is easiest to dress up
Hi. Great video. Could you tell me what size and width iron rangers you wear?
I wear an 8 EE in an iron ranger and I want to try to get one of the other style boots in your video. Seems like the other red wing boot style sizes are not all the same. Thanks!
What kind of Les Paul copy do you have setting back there it looks like mine peavey sc 1
I started collecting about 4 months ago, with my first pair being 8111 (amber harness) - I was immediately hooked......4 months later and I own 6 pairs lol.
Iron ranger (Amber Harness)
Iron ranger (Copper Rough & Tough)
Iron ranger (Hawthorne Muleskinner)
Blacksmith (Hawthorne Muleskinner)
Moc Toe (Briar Oil Slick)
Moc Toe (Olive Mohave)
Currently toying with the idea of adding to the Iron Rangers by getting the black harness or ebony or charcoal. That'll then complete my red wing collection for the foreseeable future 🤞
What is a mench ? I have a new pair of iron rangers that fit my foot like a glove fits your hand and I love them but those blacksmiths you have are absolutely beautiful I think.
Where did you find them for $265? I want those exact ones. Mens 7.5
Are the soles on the Iron Rangers like walking on a 2X4? It looks like the wedge sole would be more comfortable.
Been wondering the same. I'd rather have a good walk with the 1907s.
I feel like the 8138s run big compared to the other moc toe leathers. Ii couldn't fit into an 8.5 with the 875 but when I tried in the 8138 it was way too big. Maybe just a fluke idk
Interesting - I think the leather might just be thinner for the briar than the other types. Glad to know you experience similar
Very much enjoyed. You have same obsession as mine :) Thanks for the helpful information.
What's with chukka. Are they a boot or a shoe. Or a boot shoe hybrid ??
Thanks to you I’ve got a pair of Iron Rangers and Moc Toes in my collection 🤙
Which do you prefer??
@@TheMensch gotta be the Iron Rangers
I got a pair of 8113's (Hawthorne Muleskinner with cork soles), and they are definitely my favorite pair. It's all about the patina the roughout will take on. The wait is worth it. I recommend that you keep them!
Haha I won’t tel you what I did with them 🤫
@@TheMensch Ohhhh noooooooo!!!
Do u put insoles into iron rangers
I want to buy red wing iron ranger boots and i need your advice about size.I wear all my shoes and sneakers in us 9 (Dr. Martens, converse, nike, adidas, catterpilar, salomon).My foot length is 27 centimeters.Can you tell me which size fits me?People sizing down half or full size down?My foot is somewhere between a D width and an E width.I used the printed branock measurements and the foot length is somewhere around 10.5 which is 27 cm or European shoe size 42.Should I order US 8.5 or simply take them in my regular size US 9. I don't have the opportunity to try the boots on in the store. I plan to order them through a friend from Germany. That's why I need your help.Greetings from Serbia.
What size are those 9060 flatbox? Are they the same size as your Iron Rangers?
Yo those 8076s are great, it's very upsetting those boots exist and I cannot buy them!
Haha I’m sure they’ll pop up again out of nowhere - reddit came in clutch!
Keep the 8083, just take good care of them and brush away dirt and spots, and they won't look super dirty.
Yeah they just look and fit so well I’m finding it hard to give em back. Just would want to preserve that natural color for as long as possible. Do you have a pair?
Definitely keep the rough outs! I bought a pair of 8085’s new in the RW store in Amsterdam and love them. Then I stumbled upon a pair of previously owned 8113’s with the ‘old’ soles and have to say, I love them even more! They only get better looking with age. I occasionally give em a brush and spray them with a water repellent every once in a while. I don’t wear em in the rain or snow though.That’s where the 8085’s come in.
Haha everyone seems to be saying to keep them so I may give in to the peer pressure haha
@@TheMensch I have a pair myself and while you can never really preserve the complete original colour, I have come fairly close to keeping it that way for a years use now.
Up to 5 pairs myself. I’ll probably get 3 or 4 more (customized) then I’ll move onto Nick’s boots. Keep the 8083s.
Haha ok so I guess my collection is at its peak! And yeah everyone says to keep them haha
Hey Mensch why does you 8111 look so light for an amber harness? I thought it was more on the red side.. yours look like a nice brown color instead.
hey what do you think about redwing 9879?
Great collection man I dream about the 9060’s I don't have that or blacksmiths I have some moctoes and two pair of iron ranger's (black harness and oxblood I wish I got the amber over the ox though oxblood scuffs up to easy in a not cool scuffed up kind of way
Man those 9060s get very little wear on me and so many of you guys seem to gush over them. Makes me feel guilty!
@@TheMensch can you recommend an online store to purchase the 9060?
just got the blacksmiths 3345 as my first pair of boots and it definitely wont be my last lol.
Haha I know it’s an addiction!
The 8076s look like Aldens. Nice.
Try using those first red wings with super thick wool socks
IR 8111..moctoe 1907 ..8130..
Love my IRs d best
I own about 30 heritage boots iron rangers, moc toe, black smith and pecos. What retailer did you buy the 8076 from I actually live out here in Colorado looking for size 8.5 also
Damn that’s a collection! I bought from Berkeley supply co and their website says Denver Colorado!
Yeah it is, I myself also have to slow down on buying more boots this year. I looked up there website looks like there gone now. Would you sell your 9 8076? lol I just said I would slow down but have room for one more pair they remind me of the Alden Indy boots. And I’m gonna have to swing by Berkeley shop i live 15mins away from it.
wear a og107 withe the black klondike backmans
Yes bro
Hi man,
Interest to get RW8883 online, should I pick up same size as my sneaker 28cm or down size 27cm for RW8883? Thanks in advance
You should get a pilot wings pin for having this many pairs! 😂 Super super informative and appreciate the detail even as someone who doesn’t wear a ton of boots!
Thanks Ben! Time for you to get a pair!
@@TheMensch HA! I barely even wear my trusty Uggs 🤣
nice collection. fun fact: my first pair Iron Rangers ruined my knees. After 15 years i only wear RW with softer soles like the wedge, weekenders or the old wabasha ones. The cushion from the nitril cork sole is zero to none. I dont recommend them!
Hey mensch, love the video! You are the reason I bought the 9060s and they are amazing I have a similar issue though they really only look good with some olive chinos I have. And are you looking to sell those 8076s??? I'm very interested if you are!
Yeah I think olive is my favorite pairing for the 9060 - someone else messaged me for the 8076 but send me an email at modmensch@gmail.com to follow up
Any others you will add to your collection?
Hmm I think the only other pair I have my eye on is the 8086 iron ranger in charcoal rough and tough
@@TheMensch are you suuure??? There's a whole lot of others out there that are sold outside of u.s. the 8080s, 2943s ect. Japan offers nice ones 😉.
Haha yeah of course those rare releases are awesome but just very hard to come by!
What a great collection! Been debating about your top for a few months now. When do they go on sale at the Rack?
Hi Mensch, im having a dilemma between the 8085 Iron rangers and the 8111 Iron rangers, which one do u think is better ?
Depends, i have the 8085s but i wish i had the 8111s instead because the rough and tough leather has a tendency to have loose grain, its also nubuck and scratches super easily and always feels dry and looks fuzzy.
Yeah I think you gotta go 8111 - to me the iconic boot of them all
Yo, I have 4 different pairs of redwings as well as wolverines and whites boots. Although my white’s farmer / rancher boots are my favorite now, I wore the hell out of my Spirit lake Iron Rangers (Indian Motorcycle Release) before I got the White’s. Redwings are literally meant to last. Don’t get Thursday boots or anything, go for some good ol redwings from Nordstrom rack 👌🏽
Red Wing Japan have the sickest boots on there website, Amsterdam too. I dont know why America gets the shaft.
Yeah apparently the exclusives that red wing makes for the European and Japanese markets surpasses the ones they put out in the USA. Kind of annoying
I just bought my first pair and im hooked
Yes dude! Get on the train!!! 🚂
Those two are the best redwing boots, rangers for taking a beating while blacksmiths too pretty to beat up though they can also take a beating and look new after conditioning like the rangers. Coopers I like them more.
Mensch what size do you wear in IRs? If you want to sell me those 8083s I'd be happy to pay what you paid for them. As long as you havent worn them TOO much.
Haha dude I actually gave them back! Too bad haha
I like the wacouta to me its the most comfortable
Hawthorne Iron Rangers hands down the best red wing boot. I’ve owned like four pairs . In fact that’s all I wear. 🤷🏻♂️
them 8076 look awsome those in a amber harness would be awsome sucks japan gets these awsome exclusives and we just get many moc toe boots in finishes no one asked for xD
I sleep in my 8111 wife hates it but who cares . I like 9268 the best they are at redwing right now getting new tread I have a pair of the Indian engineer made in the u.s. to I like them alot also .
What $250 is NOT a lot of money have you of any costume craft boot makers in Washington state NICK ,Franks Wesco they start at $550 and up over $1000 a pair and Nicks right now is 22 weeks out from start the order to get shipped !
Update
So I purchased a 6th pair of red wings but i think they’ll be one of my last pairs of red wings. I’ve pretty much experienced everything that red wing has to offer and I’ll be moving on to better quality boots.
I’m with you! What’s next?
Check out Nick’s or White’s boots. You won’t regret it 👌🏽
Damn, man, do you work at Nordstrom Rack? How the hell do you find all of these Red Wings in your size? I go on the regular and do not find good stuff EVER
Haha no but the stores in NY seem to have stock on red wings more than in other states. Plus I go A LOT haha
Your so lucky because the Nordstrom rack by me has all trash boots lol. No red wings or anything similar.
We need another style your IR's
Haha I’ll put it on the list. Thanks for watching!
EVERYTHING goes with black
Love those Japanese ones.
love my 1907's
I'll take the 9's!! Let me know how to reach you. 👍
DM me on Instagram!
your boots dont look like factory issued. Theyre off the mark for quality.
The rough out is going to get real dark.
When Red Wing turned their back on engineer boots I turned my back on Red Wing.
Red Wing steel makes the engineer boots they just make them for Indian motorcycle
@@Tmess88 interesting...
My Blacksmiths are my go to. My wife says they are sexy!
I wish my wife thought they were! Haha she prefers dress shoes
After 1 month I have 6 pairs. It’s time
To stop. To be fair though, I bought em all by selling all my sneakers.
Idk the bulbus toe kinda looks like a clown shoe
You can send me your 875s since you don't want them anymore
Keep the Mule Skinners! You’ll regret selling them!
I actually returned them 💀
My 3340’s fit me lie slippers