Workwear Icon : Red Wing "Iron Ranger" 8111
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Great review, Got my Iron Ranger 8111 about 4 years ago, just after getting into your channel. They look fantastic now. I used red wing boot cream on them. I didn’t want to use mink oil, I wanted to keep them as light as possible.
YES! The world is right again when you log on and see an alert that the Devon Reviewer is out with a new video! Thank you so much.
Thanks Bryce!
Been breaking in a pair of these in amber harness for the last 6 months. Love them so much my favorite piece of footwear ever. I just bought a pair in black for some variety and to give my old faithfuls a rotation to rest through. Just fantastic boots
Thanks for your very detailed review. Been looking at a pair of 8111’s but your 10% discount code with Herring shoes made me take the plunge. Can’t wait to get them!! 😁🥾🥾
The Iron Ranger is a classic. Not the fanciest, most durable, warmest or driest. But, iconic looks for every day and casual wear. I have the 8085's and been wearing for ~9 months. I'm loving the patina with only using a horse hair brush.... no conditioning needed thus far. When they get dry, I'm planning to use the Bick4 as you suggested.
love my IR's and yes the first month of break in was tough but after that they fit like gloves for me feet now and honestly hate taking them off at night. I went with the rough and tough and the patina after 4 months of wear is beautiful. Wasn't 100% on the color at first but once those oils started coming out naturally through wear they are stunning.
About time you got yourself into some rangers! Had mine for nearly two years now and they’re easily my favourite boots. They get so many compliments
Agreed, great looking boots
Best review channel of these types of items by far. Keep up the work. 👌🏻
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
I went down a 1/2 size, and can easily wear a THICK sock. I picked up second pair, and sized down a full size for summer and a thin sock … 👍
That's cool I was thinking doing same
Just got my 8111's last week and absolutely love them!!
Glad you like them!
You will love these. I didn't have hard time breaking in at all. Once broken in, as well as the boots developing great patina, you will find the leather buttery soft. absolutely superb. I use Saphir Renovateur as my lotion of choice, Red Wing leather creams also good, that is excellent also at not darkening the leather. Great for normal use.
As for sizing I think you are spot on with these, half size down from your sneaker size, fit perfect, gripping the heal nicely with plenty of toe wiggle room.
A few years ago I got a pair of 8083s(Muleskinners), probably my favorite boot, I love them, that was what led me to getting my 8111.
You was right also about the 270* welt. It gives it a slimmer profile around the heel. A cleaner aesthetic.
Enjoy your content keep it coming😉
Thanks for sharing, just walked 3 or 4 miles in them and they arent going to be hard to break in at all!
I pick up my first pair Saturday! So excited!
You certainly DO NOT need the boot oil or mink oil for these. If you want to preserve the color and patina of those, stay away from oils and stick with the "lotion" types. This applies to all oil tanned RW leathers. Bick 4, Lexol, Sapphires and such are more than sufficient for your use. The boots are plenty oily and require minimal maintenance. My IRs are nearly 14 years old and they look beautiful with occasional maintenance using the aforementioned products.
Thanks, Bick 4 is repeatedly recommended so I really must try it out! I tend to like to let my boots run a little dry to allow the patina to show so it will be a while before these are treated
Yes I agree. Stay away from Oils. Darkens Leather. SAPHIR Greasy Leather Cream.
Very true. The leather soaked in oil will become almost black and saturated. Just a quick cleaning ones or twice a year with some Fiebing’s saddle soap is enough. If you really want to put some stuff on your Rangers, use a very small amount of Bick 4 or Red Wing leather cream. They both have neatsfoot oil in it, preservative and not darkening too much.
I use bick 4 too…great product!
@@petersilecchio4417 the Frogs always have quality products.
Finally got around to watching this! Great as always :)
Great boots. Highly recommend red wing’s leather cream
Thanks!
First time here… great boots! Perfect Work/style boot
Great review as always! Can't wait for the 6+ month wear review, your 1907 review got me to get a pair of the 8875 moc toes 🙏🏻
Luckily I have a redwing store in my town and could try on multiple sizes before pulling the trigger on some charcoal iron rangers
I went a full size down and got a 9 I usually wear 10 in everything vans/Nike/adidas but I also don't have a wide foot and these boots are very slim
Thanks, yes I need to do a few follow up reviews on my boots!
For info the cap toes have a second layer of leather. The original reason for this was that miners spent a lot of time on their knees so the toe cap of the boots would wear out first. On single layer boots this would mean the uppers were damaged and not easily repairable whereas with two layers, if the top layer is damaged it can be replaced without affecting integrity of the boot beneath.
Yes. You are correct. The heel is an additional piece of leather to cover the bent nails - the nails are nailed from the outside and bent on the inside.
The thought of having nails under my foot freaks me out. Do you know if anyone has had the experience of having a nail going into their heel?
@@Jershaun Hi! As scary as it sounds, no. I had heard of zero people saying that has happened. I own 4 pairs of mens and never even feel the nails.
I went true to size on Blacksmiths as well. I tried on 1/2 size down in the shop but they felt too narrow. I’ve since ended up with a pair of Iron Rangers a full size down in a EE width that seem to fit perfectly.
Love my Iron Rangers. I have the Amber Harness and Black versions. Both gorgeous as expected. Interesting to see some people say they are narrow. The red wing device at the store measured me as an E and EE on my feet yet, the 9D is perfect. If anything, I would say be mindful of the length. I opted for 1/2 of a size down, but honestly, I would have gone a full size. IR’s seem to run long.
I bought red wings after watching your reviews, not regretted it at all great boots
Thats great to hear, thanks for watching!
Bick leather cream is definitely the way to go. It will soften the leather for breaking in and won’t permanently darken the leather. Bick is the common leather treatment for western boots.
I use the Redwing Leather cream on mine, just to avoid them drying out. Id stay away from anything that is going to really soak into the leather, they will darken easily.
Thanks, I think I will go for the Leather Cream or Bick 4
I had a size 10 uk in the blacksmiths, I liked them but only one boot creased which annoyed me so I sold them on. Woukd you recommend a 9.5 in these? Great reviews!
The 270 degree welt as opposed to 360 degree is mainly aesthetics and does make the heel look a bit neater, though I don't think that is particularly relevant with IRs or most heritage RW boots which tend to have a rugged build and looks. In theory there could be a minor difference in water resistance but not something you're likely to notice. Footwear with a Storm welt which are designed to be more water resistant tend to have 360 degree welts whereas 270 degree welts tend to be used more on dressier or more urban footwear.
Watching while eating baked beans. It snowed here in Minnesota yesterday and we are serious about good footwear. You may also like the 8089 Oro Iron Ranger with the Christy sole and a 360 degree welt. These boots are good for the street and great for riding the motorcycles. Not intended to be dress shoes these boots will get you there and back. Nice review.
Yes, I do like the christie sole models, I will try and get some soon
Thanks for content .
I love my IR.
The benefits of the 270 degree Goodyear Welt is so you don’t have to replace the entire sole, if you don’t need to. It allows for easy heel replacement.
I thought my brain had broken as I was sure you already had a pair of Iron Rangers. For me I somehow skipped over this "stage" of boot ownership - I've become a pretty firm devotee of White's Boots over the past several years - but Iron Rangers are really both a timeless design and a really well-built boot. Those will look absolutely stunning once broken in and the patina has started to come in. You've almost sold me on getting a pair myself (though I don't think I'd be able to turn down that Hawthorne Muleskinner leather...).
Hawthorne Muleskinner is a classic.. I had Blacksmiths in the spitfire rough out previously
@@DevonReviewer that leather is also amazing! I wish they made more in that. I'd love those 8" moc toes (huntsman I think they were called?) in the spitfire leather.
I don't have any definitive sizing advice since everyones feet are so unique but for my personal, I wear a size 13 (sometimes 12.5 if available) sneaker and I almost exclusively wear New Balance sneakers. I took a size 11 EE and probably could have took a 10.5 EE as well cause the toebox is super roomy. I would highly recommend visiting a store to try on sizes if able. I'm lucky enough to live in range of a Red Wing store and tried on about a half dozen boots before I found the right fit for me
270 welt has heel nailed down. Apparently main thinking about it is so the shoe can be more slick around the heel. Maybe useful for miners, not really shure. I can imagine bit more welt on the heel caching on around the mine wile they moved in a squatting position
Thanks makes sense!
I recently brought a pair of Iron Rangers, I was surprised how well the boot fits compared to the 875 moc toe which was a little too narrow around the toes. My only complaint is the shaft which is a little too roomy, it isn't profiled sufficiently in the back of the boot, the shaft goes straight up instead of gently curving forward like other boots. But overall I like the boot.
I’m really in two minds whether to get these now ! I’m in the market for new boots seen loads of reviews but still not convinced on sizing. I can’t get to a shop to try an want to get it right first time when ordering. Is everybody sure it’s a half size down ?!?! I’m a true uk 9. So I would go for the 8.5 for a true comfy fit ?!
Great description
So interesting with break in on my iron rangers.. my felt great from the start and only got better.. The moc toes on the other hand.. i just couldn't take it on the heel.. blisters every time i wore them... had to sell them.
After wearing for a day or so I dont think these are going to be hard to break in, the fit is great straight out the box which really helps.
Was exactly the same for me with any RW in the 8 last, which was easier to break and did not cause any pain (Blacksmith/Iron Ranger). My first pair of 875 MocToe on the 20 last was HORRIBLE and it took really a lot of pain until I was able to wear them for longer time. Now, this might have been an error on my side, as I have bought a second pair of 875 after seven years and realized I sized down half a size. These have made no problems or pain whatsoever.
I think you need to try them on - I’m looking at a 9 with a measured 10.5 and narrow foot
I just got a new pair of Iron rangers, but with the Christie sole. Also got my moc toes re soled in a black Christie ( prefer it to white original).
Nice, I think the christie looks great, but went for the more traditional look
@@DevonReviewer I have the Iron ranger, in Hawthorne muleskinner rough out. I do find my Moc toes with the Christie more comfy though. So I thought I'd combine the two. Ps keep the vids coming,
You are one of the channels that got me into this type of clothing/ footwear.
My gripe about them is there is like zero padding in them. Zero shock absorption.
Even when broken-in I thought they were uncomfortable on the street.
They are also narrow as hell on me.
My advice, buy the E-width, and stick a really good insole in them.
True, I found that with my Blacksmiths, although these are a better fit and do feel more comfortable in general, they lack the comfort of a christie sole. Also I found in very cold weather the soles were poor insulators
Smiths leather balm is what I use on my 8111s it darkens them a tad but the luster they have is amazing.
Great review as always. I love your cleaning videos I'd love to see more of them.
Thanks, I will put Smiths on my list! I might do a few more cleaning videos, just treated my 875s and Sawmills.. but didnt capture any video
8111s, along with Blacksmiths, are nice boots! Watch out for their boot oil because it changed the color of my boots. Enjoy!
Yeah, use the Redwing Leather Cream or any other Neatsfoot oil cream. I couldn't recommend that stuff enough!
I think I will go for the Leather Cream or Bick 4
As always a god review, love my cooper rough an tough
Thanks 👍
I bought my pair of 8111 back in 2017 and they’re about to give up the ghost due to the leather splitting, I’d have wanted longer but this was more down to giving them a hard time than lack of care.
Make sure you check your new pair with a fine tooth comb as I’ve had major issues with Red Wing when trying to buy a new pair. So far I’ve had 4 different pairs of boots from Red Wing London and each of them were showing signs of being factory seconds yet being sold at full RRP, this makes me think the QC on Red Wing has dropped to make them competitive in todays market. In the end I’ve given up on Red Wing and looking to higher budget boots which (hopefully) will have better quality.
I havent noticed any QC issues with RW in the 8 or so years I have been wearing them. These had a slight blemish in the leather but I had heard tit was normal to spot some of the character of the original hide
@@DevonReviewer Light blemishes in the leather is to be expected and like you said it gives character from the animal.
I can say older boots don’t seem to show QC issues like you said but the boots I tried in February this year were nothing short of disappointments.
The issues I’ve seen have included very wonky stitching (even jumping off seam edges), toe caps being nearly 1cm different lengths, slashes in the leather, badly matched panel colour (very noticeable on CRT leather).
I’ve given up and going to try my luck with Vibergs the next time I find myself in Rivet & Hide, nearly double the price of Red Wings but hopefully will be better quality.
@Dixie Normus I’m not a fan of the 430 either, I got lucky with my boots being the old nitrile sole which has lasted really well all things considered.
I didn’t notice anything dodgy sanding, only the issues above such as pi$$ poor stitching, badly matched panels, inconsistencies between toe caps (makes the left & right look completely different sizes etc).
If you can get a good pair of Red Wings then you’ve got a bargain, but the good ones seem to be getting harder to come by and the Red Wing employees I’ve dealt with don’t even try to argue about it, you point it out to them and they acknowledge the issue instantly without even trying to palm it off as ‘character of a handmade boot’.
Glad you got a pare. I love my 8111's. Needed almost 2 months to brake them in to get full day comfort. I use them as barista and i can say they can take cleaning chemicals the floors coffee and sirups well with out sucking them in the leather. Im supriced how well they resist sleep
Thanks, I dont think break in is going to be a challenge on my pair
A beautiful pair of boots!
So well made and look great. I bought a full size down, I got measured and have size 11 feet and they are very wide plus I have high arches and my RW iron ranger were a bitch to break in, so painful I wish I got another half size down but the width is good. They did rub here and there which is all part of the break in plus I wish I wore pure cotton thick socks. They are getting better to wear and I've nearly had them a year. I added a thin cork insole and 3 quarter birkenstock arch supports and they are way better. Give them plenty of cream to get them supple. But I love them even though I hated them in the beginning. I blind bought them after lots of research but I would try them on if you can but even doing that is hard to tell if they fit because the lovely thick leather moulds to you.
I bought a pair of blacksmiths last year. I’ve only worn them twice. They destroyed my feet. Not just blisters. After the first wear I found that the heel slipped a lot so I used the locking the heel in method with the laces. They made my feet hurt and ache beyond acceptable levels. Sat on the shelf ever since
You missed the 8085 off your list of different leathers they do - the "copper rough and tough", probably the best of the bunch
Yes I really like that leather! I have it on the Rovers and 1907s
I have the rough and tough and use the leather conditioner on them
Thanks I bet the rough & tough look great!
@@DevonReviewer After 3 years now I think I'd try mink oil to darken up the color.
Sizing, half down from Brannock and for Moc Toe true to size.
Why are Iron Rangers so popular?
They are fairly inexpensive, they are easy to wear, they are not heavy the are enough good build(build to last).
They are like leather sandals (nice leather feel under the foot) but with extra protection from rain, accidently bumps, light cold etc...
You can hike with them, work wearing them, ride motorcycle...almost everything.
They give you a feeling living in times gone bye, 100 years ago or even 2000 years ago stomping around like centurion in leather sandals.
Negative is only they are NOT for cold days, because they lack 5 mm extra leather midsole.
So walking in them in winter times, doesn't work because your feet are not insulated from asphalt.
Moc Toe's are a lot better in that sence, even with same leather(ox blood in my case).
Great stuff
I got that same g shock preety nice
If you can figure out your sizing, Yuketen make a fantastic true moccasin boot, the Maine Guide.
Oh yes, I think those look amazing, a bit beyond my budget... Visvim also do some similar boots beautiful!
beautifullll pair of boots
Thanks
Hi guys, please help me out. I'm planning to buy an Iron Ranger 8111 online. My barefoot size is 25.5cm that I measured using a measuring tape and I believe I have narrow feet Which size should I buy?
Thank you
I use Venetian shoe cream on all my boots . Never use mink oil ! Omg . I did one time . Thank God they were only work boots .
Don't do Bick 4, it has silicone. Go Saphir Medaille D'or 1925 Oiled Leather Cream in Neutral! Huge difference plus it should be easy enough to pick up. Just most people aren't aware of it. I've used it on my Amber Harness and the patina is amazing so far!
Amber Harness is indeed a pull up leather. I would recommend either the Medalle d'Or or Beaute de Cuir Oiled Leather Cream from Saphir.
The leather heel pad on the footbed is called a "sock liner". It covers up the nails used for the rand and heel.
The boots are great. However, Disposable: Skateboard Bible and a Garbage Pail Kids book in the background. Much respect.
Looks great. But ZERO of amortization. They hurt my right knee badly. Still curing it. Be C A R E F U L !!!
Do you still have these?
Yep still going and looking good with a year or so wear… I did a 6 month up date a while back
@@DevonReviewer considering getting a pair of Iron Ranger. Sold the ones I had a year ago
Check out the rose anvil channel, he cuts boots in half and really breaks down their construction. Between your Channel and his I’ve gotten these boots which are breaking in nicely and a pair of solovair’s are on their way. As far as conditioner I’ve used cobblers choice conditioner and found that it darkened them but not too badly, for reviews on that check out stride wise channel. Cheers from NY, and keep up the good work
Thanks!, Yes Rose Anvil and Stridewise are great!
I still think they are beautiful boots . Maybe I could not wear them because I am thin . But still .......
Hi hello how are you sir
Why don't save a little more and go for a PNW boot?
Nicks and Whites are on my list, not easy to get over here in the UK!
@@DevonReviewer I'm from Spain and I have some of both! If you need something count on me!!
these boots are not for mines no miner could afford them they would be destroyed after one shift
Not sure whether the relative cost of RWs has changed over the decades, they did start off as a legit work boot brand as far as I am aware so guess they priced accordingly way back when?
Hello Devon, greetings from America. With all due respect, I own a pair of Red Wing Blacksmith boots. I paid $300 for them, more than any other boots that I own. I know people make a big fuss about heritage boots ( I also own a pair of Wolverine 1000 Mile boots ). The high quality construction and materials is definitely present. Honestly though, I rarely wear my heritage boots. My other modern, cushioned midsole footwear ( especially from KEEN ) are what feet and long walks prefer. I walk four miles round trip to work, five days a week. I have plenty of opportunities to use my footwear. I highly suggest you try a pair of KEEN walking boots and see if any of your heritage footwear can compete for comfort in the real world. Best regards and looking forward to your response.
Hi Steven, I must add that once you've owned a pair of Pacific Northwest boots , you're bound to have a paradigm shift. I own a number of redwings ( which are great BTW) , Wolverine boots even Allen Indy boots but nothing came remotely close to my experience with my first pair of Nick's boots. I'm hooked and probably buy a pair of boots from every PNW boot brand there is and I know for a fact that I'll never regret it. As far as Keen boots go, I think they're garbage + they're made with man made materials and won't last a fraction of the time a pair of iron rangers would. You should see Rose anvil cut a pair of keens to believe the amount of garbage in them. Go ahead a get yourself a pair of Nick's or White's or Jk , Wesco boots and you'll never ever regret it.
@@kartikchary I buy lightweight, comfortable, and affordable footwear. Although I have never worn PNW boots, I imagine the weight of them would make me feel like I was wearing cinder blocks. I do not intend on resoling or rebuilding my footwear. I chose KEEN as the most comfortable footwear money can. They are definitely good and superior to all heritage boots for walking. To each his own. Best regards.
Interesting point, there are definitely more comfortable boots, the Sawmills are a good mix or heritage and comfort, the vibram sole really helps.. I do want to try some boots of more modern construction for serious outdoors / walking etc
@@DevonReviewer Thank you for your reply, Devon. KEENs are available in the UK. They are an anatomically correct design that is truly much more comfortable than other companies offerings. Watch some reviews online. The Ridge Flex is a great choice. Best regards.
@@DevonReviewer I bought a pair of Sawmills.... disaster! Too tight. Blisters on heel and crushed toes. Took the recommendation to buy a size down when buying Red Wings and it turns out they are the boots that they recommend staying true to your size. Going on the bay shortly! Great channel this.
Overhyped, and over priced.
What would be your brand recommendation?
@@DevonReviewer i find the quality of white boots in the $280-350 to be better than redwings (their $500+ made to order boots are in a league of their own)
Funny…..I’ve heard the same about your mom.