Red Wing Blacksmith

S.B. Foot Briar Oil Slick

kaldisgoat

"Give a boy the right boots, and he can conquer the world" — an almost accurate Marilyn Monroe quote

Many consider Red Wings an entry level brand. It probably is. But it was perfect for me.

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about 1 month ago

Maker

Red Wing

Model

Blacksmith

Leather

S.B. Foot Briar Oil Slick

Last

8 Last

US Men's Brannock: 9D/E

8 Last: 8.5D

Heel clicks in place, toes wiggle freely, ball is held tightly.

Sole

Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full Sole

Purchased from

Barnabé

Why I own this

Ready To Wear

Workplace Needs

Style

Other

For my first Thunderdome I wanted to go with the classics, and one that I could buy in store in France to avoid any missizing. Red Wing meets both criterias. The choice of the Blacksmith was that of the Briar Oil Slick leather and its reddish undertones that had me captivated.

How I sized

8 Last: 8.5DUS Men's Brannock: 9D/E

Sized by Store

.5 down from Brannock

Ordering process

Purchased from BarnabéTotal cost: 379 EUR Lead time: Less than a day

Store Visit

Staff at Barnabé was extremely helpful and keen to pull out as many pair as needed from storage.