Reviews
Read Red Wing Shoes reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
49 reviews
A Red Wing Retrospective
Red Wing Iron Ranger in S.B. Foot Amber HarnessBy nikolanottesla • October 13, 2025"For many of us, Red Wing (particularly the Iron Ranger) serves as the gateway drug into this hobby. I never expected my first pair of welted boots to spark what became an adult scavenger hunt for rare and interesting footwear. But despite the numerous pairs that have cycled through my collection (some far more expensive than these), this pair has stayed put. And likely always will.
Calling them a "starter boot" feels like an understatement of just how strong a value proposition they offer. Excellent materials and unmatched quality of construction at this price point. Red Wings are the mid-90s base-model Lexus of the boot world. Relatively affordable with some (but minimal) flash, built with an unwavering commitment to quality and function. Rock-solid dependability. You can upgrade, sure, but that's a matter of choice rather than necessity; you could be perfectly content owning these as your sole (ha!) pair of high-end welted footwear for life.
I picked these up from the flagship store in Minnesota during one of the toughest professional stretches of my life. In hindsight, I think planning that drive and debating which model to buy helped pull me through some of the worst of it. Since then, they've been everywhere with me: on trips, through milestones, through change.
They don't see much wear these days, maybe a few times a year. But I still like having them prominently displayed on my footwear shelf as a quiet reminder of where all this fun (see: insanity) started...."Read the full review
First week with the Teak (Featherstone)
Red Wing Williston 9435 in S.B. Foot Teak FeatherstoneBy angeloa0072 • October 9, 2025"So far, they’ve been my daily wear to the office and out and about doing errands...."Read the full review
Lived in for Six Months
Red Wing 875 in Red Wing / BrownBy workwearfit • April 2, 2025"These boots were worn every day and I found them to be versatile. They were worn hiking in Arizona and in heavy Michigan snowstorms...."Read the full review
Old style boot, read my essay for more details.
Red Wing 8-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Oro LegacyBy markiwang • April 10, 2024"Hunting, camping, hiking, daily wear, and travel and use abroad...."Read the full review
Lots of change. Good boot, new to me.
Red Wing Pecos in S.B. Foot Hawthorne MuleskinnerBy winters_8 • October 4, 2025"I work on my feet, lots of walking. I ride a motorcycle and I live in an area that sees all types of weather. Since it’s my first day it hasn’t seen a lot of action just yet. I rode into work this morning and it had rained last night. So far got quite a bit of steps in the boots and my feet are doing great...."Read the full review
Red Wing moc toe as they should have been (imo)
Red Wing 9874 in S.B. Foot Black KlondikeBy bankrobber • April 1, 2025"These became my default boots for six months — chores, work, travel, anything else I had going on. The beauty of nice boots is that you can do almost anything in them and they hold up very well...."Read the full review
Day one pains.
Red Wing Roughneck in S.B. Foot Briar Oil SlickBy matthewhansen • January 9, 2025"Work at a car dealership… outside chores, take out the garbage cans, etc...."Read the full review
Have been wearing 2233 red wings for 30 years still a good boot
Red Wing 2233 in Full Grain OiledBy Dannymize • April 2, 2025"Farming, cutting fire wood , working on swimming pools..."Read the full review
Red Wing 875. What hasn't been said about these?
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Oro LegacyBy Phil_ejac • February 18, 2025"These were my daily drivers for years. Shop work, yard work, renovating a roller rink into a winery, and everything in-between..."Read the full review
How did I sleep on these classics?
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Oro LegacyBy free_the_fades • October 13, 2024"Like all my boots in the past I wear these to every occasion. To work, running errands or visiting friends & family. I walk the dog in them and took them to at least one short trip in the two weeks of the dome already. Omly for sports or when I wore them all day and leave the house again I switch into something else...."Read the full review
I was jealous of my wife's 3375s, so I got these.
Red Wing 877 in S.B. Foot Oro LegacyBy Kismetatron • October 31, 2025"Pretty much used as a general purpose boot. They are still newish to though I've had them for a week. Mainly wore them shopping, walking around, or travelling. Today is the first day I've worn them on the office. I plan on putting them through their paces this weekend...."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"Daily work in my mens clothing shop, walking the dog, taking forest hikes with swampy areas as well, fixing my car etc. These have seen a lot like rain, snow, mud, sand etc..."Read the full review
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"Wearing daily in my shop, going on a walk with the dog and doing small chores..."Read the full review
