Had a pair since 2015, and agree about the footbed - mine took well over a year before taking shape. On a second resole and they are now my most worn redwing. Good review.
Really enjoy your detailed videos. I think these are one of the most underrated Red Wings, they are brilliant. I stumbled across them by accident as a shop i had ordered sneakers in a closing down sale sent me these by mistake. €40 for 3139's! They were a uk9, normally i'm a uk8 in RW, I have 1907s so am familiar with the sizing. I found these fit narrower than the 1907. I use a decent leather insole and they fit fine now, probably my most comfortable boots and I love the copper worksmith leather. I Prefer the Atlas Tred sole than the christy, more comfortable and less wear. Nice they are a bit dressier than the normal RW too. Iron rangers next possibly although I wish they would bring back the sawmill!! Keep the videos coming, thank you!
Red wing also makes a conditioner that won’t darken leather. Look up Leather Cream neatsfoot oil blend. I’ve used it on all kinds of leather with good results
I’ve got a pair of their Shop Mocs which I very much enjoy. They’ve been a challenge to break in, takes a bit of time and effort for sure. I’ve never given Chukkas much thought. My experience with the Shop Mocs makes these look rather attractive. I’d need to try them on first and get a decent feel of them. The 23 last offers me good toe room, haven’t had any issues in that regard, these do look to be enough of a departure that I’m not willing to gamble.
Red Wing has a conditioner called 'Leather Cream' which is made of Neatsfoot oil and that stuff conditions good and doesn't darken the leather. I use it on all of my boots like my Moc Toes with Oro Legacy leather, my Oxblood Iron Rangers and even my boots that have natural tan leather and none of those have ever darkened with Red Wing Leather Cream. You should give it a shot, just make sure not to pick up the 'Boot Cream' by accident, that stuff will definitely darken your leather.
Bick 4 is all I use on oil tanned leather unless I'm intentionally trying to darken the leather with pine pitch or something similar. Bick 4 won't darken leather or take away any of the character of the leather itself. But it will clean/polish it. If anything it'll lighten over time, I have a pair of 10875s in the oro-riginal leather from highschool that I've treated exclusively with bick 4 and a lot of the darker tones that came from that leather no longer exist and it's more of a pale orange color with hints of yellow where I've scuffed it at work. Only thing is it's more of a glue-like substance so you'll want to use a brush when applying.
Nice video sir. I think you may have sold me on the work chukka. I kind of like the sleeker look of the weekender chukka. The work chukka might be the way to go. I look forward to another update about these the more they age. Later.
I have these in briar oil slick and love them. My only issue is that the sides of the white soles for me get dirty after a wear or two. I can clean with soapy water and a scrubby pad but… When it’s time for resold I’ll go with danite and leather over the wedge. Love them though.
Agree, they do get dirty easily but they also look great, I keep meaning to go over mine... I have been considering either the red wing roughout eraser bar... or just some fine sand paper!
I’ve been looking at the Clark desert boots. Want one of those, but hate the idea that once the outsoles are done, so are the boots. So these are my second choice, but I kinda feel like the point of desert boots are lost with how different these are from desert boots. I’ll probably end up not getting any new boots and just appreciate the ones I have…
Hopefully an update on the Danner Bull Run boots next as I’m hoping to make them my next purchase as I do like the look of them,sort of monkey boot look from back in the early 80s Once again another great video thanks for sharing Love and peace from Ireland
I've had a pair of these for about 4 years, but they have been in the cupboard for about 3 of them as they are excruciatingly uncomfortable. They were fine to start with, but a tiny heel slip in the left boot occurred after a couple of weeks, and this became more pronounced and unbearable as time went on and I can't even wear them to the end of the street. I've tried all the tricks - thick socks, heel pads, different lacing, but to no avail. I also find the insole to be like walking on concrete. Other reviewers say something similar. I got a pair of Loakes and it was like chalk and cheese. It's a real pity as they weren't cheap and I like the look of them, but I think the next stop might be the charity shop.
Hello Devon Reviewer, have you tried Red Wing's Leather Cream ? It does not darken leather and would surely shorten the break-in. I know you believe the leather to be oily from the factory. I am certain it is quite capable of absorbing some Leather Cream and becoming a lot more supple.
I would second this advice. I've used their leather cream on my briar slick version of this chukka and it didn't darken them. That said, briar slick is darker than Oro legacy but it does say on the side of the jar that it shouldn't darken any leather
Been looking at the Red Wing Blacksmiths for awhile. I know they're GYW, but will any place resole them because those vibram soles don't seem to be so widespread. Not to mention I have a wider foot and would need to make sure it fits before dropping £300 on shoes.
I'm not 100 percent certain that they'll have that style of outsole at any given cobbler but they will have some sort of wedge sole that would work with the boot. Also outsoles are cut to size so unless you're like 8e you should be fine.
One of the most underrated RWs out there. It's also possibly the best casual chukka.
Nice to see the follow up to the Red Wing Chukka boot.Chukka boots are my favorite boot to wear.
I am enjoying them with chinos, very comfortable!
Ok so I was the opposite had to size up im a 8.5 in all redwings I got these and was the worst buy of my life sized up 2 a 9 and much better
Had a pair since 2015, and agree about the footbed - mine took well over a year before taking shape. On a second resole and they are now my most worn redwing. Good review.
I have been wearing mine for about 2 years. The first two weeks was a break in period but after the break in, they are extremely comfortable.
Really enjoy your detailed videos. I think these are one of the most underrated Red Wings, they are brilliant. I stumbled across them by accident as a shop i had ordered sneakers in a closing down sale sent me these by mistake. €40 for 3139's! They were a uk9, normally i'm a uk8 in RW, I have 1907s so am familiar with the sizing. I found these fit narrower than the 1907. I use a decent leather insole and they fit fine now, probably my most comfortable boots and I love the copper worksmith leather. I Prefer the Atlas Tred sole than the christy, more comfortable and less wear. Nice they are a bit dressier than the normal RW too. Iron rangers next possibly although I wish they would bring back the sawmill!! Keep the videos coming, thank you!
Thanks for the positive feedback, and a good find on the Chukkas, as you know my preference is TTS or half down, but insoles can work wonders!
Here he is!!!! Been waiting patiently for the next review 👌
More to come, thanks for watching!
@@DevonReviewer can totally relate with the chukkas though, they’re a pain to get on initially but once they break in they’re amazing!
Absolutely.. great when they are on though!
Still my favorite boot review channel! Thank you for another excellent review 😁
Red wing also makes a conditioner that won’t darken leather. Look up Leather Cream neatsfoot oil blend. I’ve used it on all kinds of leather with good results
I’ve got a pair of their Shop Mocs which I very much enjoy. They’ve been a challenge to break in, takes a bit of time and effort for sure. I’ve never given Chukkas much thought. My experience with the Shop Mocs makes these look rather attractive. I’d need to try them on first and get a decent feel of them. The 23 last offers me good toe room, haven’t had any issues in that regard, these do look to be enough of a departure that I’m not willing to gamble.
Red Wing has a conditioner called 'Leather Cream' which is made of Neatsfoot oil and that stuff conditions good and doesn't darken the leather. I use it on all of my boots like my Moc Toes with Oro Legacy leather, my Oxblood Iron Rangers and even my boots that have natural tan leather and none of those have ever darkened with Red Wing Leather Cream. You should give it a shot, just make sure not to pick up the 'Boot Cream' by accident, that stuff will definitely darken your leather.
Bick 4 is all I use on oil tanned leather unless I'm intentionally trying to darken the leather with pine pitch or something similar. Bick 4 won't darken leather or take away any of the character of the leather itself. But it will clean/polish it. If anything it'll lighten over time, I have a pair of 10875s in the oro-riginal leather from highschool that I've treated exclusively with bick 4 and a lot of the darker tones that came from that leather no longer exist and it's more of a pale orange color with hints of yellow where I've scuffed it at work. Only thing is it's more of a glue-like substance so you'll want to use a brush when applying.
Nice video sir. I think you may have sold me on the work chukka. I kind of like the sleeker look of the weekender chukka. The work chukka might be the way to go. I look forward to another update about these the more they age. Later.
I have these in briar oil slick and love them. My only issue is that the sides of the white soles for me get dirty after a wear or two. I can clean with soapy water and a scrubby pad but… When it’s time for resold I’ll go with danite and leather over the wedge. Love them though.
Agree, they do get dirty easily but they also look great, I keep meaning to go over mine... I have been considering either the red wing roughout eraser bar... or just some fine sand paper!
Just use a wet cloth and a suede eraser
I find these kinds of boots quite heavy looking to my own eye so usually just wear Clarks desert boots and Blundstones when there's snow.
First wear today with the chukkas. Little blistering coming from the Achilles area 😅
How has it been in the meantime? I had something similar, but it got worse over time, so they've been consigned to the cupboard, probably forever.
I’ve been looking at the Clark desert boots. Want one of those, but hate the idea that once the outsoles are done, so are the boots. So these are my second choice, but I kinda feel like the point of desert boots are lost with how different these are from desert boots. I’ll probably end up not getting any new boots and just appreciate the ones I have…
Hopefully an update on the Danner Bull Run boots next as I’m hoping to make them my next purchase as I do like the look of them,sort of monkey boot look from back in the early 80s
Once again another great video thanks for sharing
Love and peace from Ireland
I probably do need to update on those.. will have to get them back into rotation for Autumn!
I'm so tempted to add some chukka boots to my boot collection but I just can't decide if I can justify it
You can always justify new boots, surely?
@@DevonReviewer I told myself the next pair of boots will be trickers so it's a big spend for me to justify
Ok... if you put it like that! Trickers are special!
I’m the same. Trying to justify the purchase. I’ll probably just condition my iron rangers and call it a day.
Do you recommend this for long backpacking tours? EU tour for 2 weeks?
I've had a pair of these for about 4 years, but they have been in the cupboard for about 3 of them as they are excruciatingly uncomfortable. They were fine to start with, but a tiny heel slip in the left boot occurred after a couple of weeks, and this became more pronounced and unbearable as time went on and I can't even wear them to the end of the street. I've tried all the tricks - thick socks, heel pads, different lacing, but to no avail. I also find the insole to be like walking on concrete. Other reviewers say something similar. I got a pair of Loakes and it was like chalk and cheese. It's a real pity as they weren't cheap and I like the look of them, but I think the next stop might be the charity shop.
A really great boot to transition from sneakers into the world of recraftable shoes.
I’m a uk9.5 in the 875 and the chukka uk9.5 equivalent were to small…so it appears I need to size up not down.
Is the front portion of the shoe like a cap?
I agree 875 oro are tuff.
As always, a great review.
What is your profession, if you don't mind?
Hello Devon Reviewer, have you tried Red Wing's Leather Cream ? It does not darken leather and would surely shorten the break-in. I know you believe the leather to be oily from the factory. I am certain it is quite capable of absorbing some Leather Cream and becoming a lot more supple.
I would second this advice. I've used their leather cream on my briar slick version of this chukka and it didn't darken them. That said, briar slick is darker than Oro legacy but it does say on the side of the jar that it shouldn't darken any leather
I’ve had these before, broke in nicely but the leather insole ended up cracking after a year and became uncomfortable
You should condition the leather insole periodically to prevent cracking.
What about your tricker boots still waiting for update.
Been looking at the Red Wing Blacksmiths for awhile. I know they're GYW, but will any place resole them because those vibram soles don't seem to be so widespread. Not to mention I have a wider foot and would need to make sure it fits before dropping £300 on shoes.
Yes, you can get them re soled. I used the place advised on their website, to get my 875's done.
I have Red Wing Blacksmith boots. They are a well made old fashioned boot.
I'm not 100 percent certain that they'll have that style of outsole at any given cobbler but they will have some sort of wedge sole that would work with the boot. Also outsoles are cut to size so unless you're like 8e you should be fine.
Really enjoy your videos 👍
Thank you!
Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
Disagree on sizing. I have a wide foot. Iron Rangers and Moc Toe I can go half size down . On the chukkas, I have to go true to size.
Great shoes, there is no such model in my collection, but I really want them)
Is it possible for an update on your jeans, specifically the 25 oz iron hearts?
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Its working for me?