Red Wing 595 Traction Tred Work Chukka

Red Wing /S.B. Foot Brown Norseman
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Early Model 595 Chukkas

I'm very happy with these boots. I'm very fortunate to have found these, especially in like-new condition. I am very excited to see how they develop over time.
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Specs

Maker

Red Wing Shoes

Model

595 Traction Tred Work Chukka

Leather

Red Wing /S.B. Foot Brown Norseman

Last

210 Last

US Men's Brannock: 9.5D/E

210 Last: 9.5E

Fit is snug at the waist with plenty of arch support. Toe box is roomy and fits my foot very nicely.

Sole

White Cushion CrepeMade for Red Wing

Heel

Wedge Sole

Purchased from

eBay

Order info

Cost: 100 USD

Availability: Stock Model

Lead Time: 8 days

More about this item

These are early production 595 work chukka boots. They are sort of a "missing link" between the 3141 work chukka and the more modern 595 Traction Tred chukka. The outsole is a cushion wedge, while the footbed is veg tan with a small bit of foam arch support, referred to as "cushion comfort insole arch". The story with these particular boots is interesting. I had a pair of 595 chukkas with the poron footbed, but they were too narrow. Sold them and told myself that if a pair popped up in an E or EE width, I'd grab them. I found these on ebay and snatched them up. The seller advertised these as being unworn and in storage for many years, with only a few scuffs from being moved around over time. I did not realize that these boots were an early version of the 595, so when I received them I was a little disappointed. However, I started to appreciate them for being a sort of an oddball boot. Break in has been fairly typical. Not easy, not difficult. I have worn these for only a couple of hours so far, but the footbed is starting to form to my feet. The edge of the upper at my ankles were uncomfortable and scratchy, but I took a wooden leather slicker and was able to soften them up. I'm going to keep wearing these as-is, and possibly put in a thin foam insole down the road for a little extra comfort.
Q&A

Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Stock Model

I've always had a soft spot for chukkas, and I was drawn by the no-nonsense work style of the 595.

How did you determine your size?

210 Last: 9.5EUS Men's Brannock: 9.5D/E

The 210 last fits true to size, so it wasn't difficult to figure out the length. Width, however, was a lesson learned. My previous 595's were a D width, and they were too narrow for me. These are an E width, so problem solved.

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from eBayTotal cost: 100 USD Lead time: 8 days

This was an eBay listing. I made the seller an offer, and he accepted.

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