With 2 weeks of wear these are getting really comfortable. The insole are already molded to my feet
Red Wing Blacksmith in S.B. Foot Black PrairieBy Bruised_and_faded • October 17, 2024"I like the sleek silhouette and the contrasting welt. The contrast will be lessen when the leather has the more brown tone of course. The stitching is done nicely and I like the vintage touch of the brass hardware. The flat waxed laces tend to twist but I doesn't bother anymore. Relaced them in the front with "under" instead of "over" which makes it easier to tighten...."Read the full review
After 6 months of wear the leather is very soft and supple. Wore them for almost every occasion!
Red Wing Blacksmith in S.B. Foot Black PrairieBy Bruised_and_faded • April 1, 2025"Pretty satisfied with the overall design and construction. Love the touch of the brass eyelets and speedhooks plus the contrast raw welt. The waxed flat laces look classy but tend to twist..."Read the full review
"Give a boy the right boots, and he can conquer the world" — an almost accurate Marilyn Monroe quote
Red Wing Blacksmith in S.B. Foot Briar Oil SlickBy kaldisgoat • April 3, 2025"I was drawn to bulbous service boot look of the Blacksmith, and liked that it wasn’t as ubiquitous as its cousin the IR. Although down here in France, the brand is remarkably niche and far and few between.
In terms of how the boot is built : I really put them through their paces, on tough terrain, in the mud, in the sand, in the dust… and not a stitch has popped, nothing seems to delaminate. So far, Red Wing lives up to its reputation.
I could say something about finishing, as my right boot was lasted crooked. But I’m not gonna as coming at this pricepoint and from a high volume factory such as RW’s it is to be expected every now and then ; plus I find it endearing now...."Read the full review
Reliable boot with a quality of leather that is a step above that found on other Red Wings.
Red Wing Blacksmith in S.B. Foot Briar Oil SlickBy FunkyColdPatina • December 22, 2024"The QC isn't what you buy Red Wings for, but to be honest the QC on these models were fantastic. Barely any loose threads, no problems with the stitching and welt was well done. Speed hooks are a little flimsy but I think you know that going into buying these.
Now when we're talking about durability I think that's where Red Wings shines. These Blacksmiths will last years before I will even need a resole, nevermind running into serious breakdowns...."Read the full review
The everyday boot
Red Wing Blacksmith in S.B. Foot Briar Oil SlickBy Motojet81 • April 3, 2024"Quality and design are great after getting a pair that didn’t have any QC issues..."Read the full review
