With 2 weeks of wear these are getting really comfortable. The insole are already molded to my feet

Bruised_and_faded10 months ago
Red Wing BlacksmithS.B. Foot Black Prairie
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Why I own this

Ready To Wear

I love the round toe shape and of course the black prairie leather. The fit is pretty much applicable for almost every foot and the style is really timeless and fits most outfits

How I sized

8 Last: Size not specifiedUS Men's Brannock: 19D HTB/27.5 HTT

Went down 1 full size from Brannock. I wear a lot of RW boots and this approach works best for me.

Ordering process

Purchased from Red Wing ShoesTotal cost: 380 EUR Lead time: 3 days

I own my own store in which I offer Red Wing boots so I was able to order directly from RW

Use & wear

Office Work
Cold Temperatures
Wet Conditions
Humid Climate

Wearing daily in my shop, going on a walk with the dog and doing small chores

Leather

S.B. Foot Black Prairie
Break-In
Color Change
Care Routine
Patina Process

Leather broke in quite quick and is very soft. Slowly some brown is popping from the black. Conditioned once with Bick4 and daily brush twice

Fit

8 Last: Size not specifiedUS Men's Brannock: 19D HTB/27.5 HTT
Comfort
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Socks
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Fits like the Iron Ranger boots but the toe box of course is lessen sturdy without the cap toe. Insole feels quite flat in the beginning but it molds pretty quick to your feet. Outsoles quite hard but it's the same with my Iron Rangers. Always wearing thick wool socks

Craftsmanship

Red Wing Blacksmith
Stitching
Hardware
Lining
Design
Construction
Finishing

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.

Sole & heel

Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full SoleLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort

So far so good. Good traction, quite hard but durable soles. No problems so far. Heel is hard as well

Red WingWorn for less than a day, current heel
Durability

Durable but quite hard

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

Until now, I like these boots. Comfortable and sturdy and I am looking forward to the patina. Good value for such quality boot and definitely would recommend

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