Early Model 595 Chukkas
BootsInBK28 days ago
Red Wing 595 Traction Tred Work ChukkaRed Wing /S.B. Foot Brown Norseman
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Maker
Red Wing Shoes
Model
595 Traction Tred Work Chukka
Leather
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
Heel
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.See background
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.
Use & wear
Leisure
I am going to use these as casual boots. I don't have plans to do anything like work or hiking with these.
Leather
Red Wing /S.B. Foot Brown Norseman
Patina Process
Break-In
Color Change
Since these are practically new, they have not developed a patina, yet. From everything I've seen, this leather will darken and become a little more glossy. It may end up looking like oro-iginal. Break in is fine. The leather is stiff, but not too stiff. It has started to crease where it bends and soften up around the ankle.
Fit
210 Last: 9.5EUS Men's Brannock: 9.5D/E
Arch
Comfort
Toe Box
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
The 210 last runs true to brannock, but a little on the narrow side. These, however, are an E width. They fit my feet very well. They're snug where I want them to be, and roomy where I need them to be.
Craftsmanship
Red Wing 595 Traction Tred Work Chukka
It's an older Red Wing, so the quality is great. Very solid boot.
Sole & heel
White Cushion Crepe28 days, current sole
Traction
Comfort
These seem comparible to the Vibram cristy in density, maybe a tad softer. They are not as soft as the gumlite sole on the modern 595. Still, these are breaking in and becoming more comfortable over time. Traction on smooth surfaces (concrete, tile, etc.) is fine.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
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.
Written by BootsInBK
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