The everyday boot

Motojet81over 1 year ago
Red Wing BlacksmithS.B. Foot Briar Oil Slick
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Maker

Red Wing

Model

Blacksmith

Leather

Last

8 Last

US Men's Brannock: 9D

8 Last: 9D

High instep so I didn’t go half size down from Brannock

Sole

Purchased from

Red Wing Shoes

More about this item

Generation Black laces

Ordering process

Purchased from Red Wing Shoes

My ordering experience was a bit of a challenge. After sending back two pairs due to quality control issues I finally settled on this pair. Red Wing definitely needs to step their QC like they used to have.

Use & wear

Outdoor Activities
Travel
Leisure
Snow
Wet Conditions

The last 6 months have been great in these boots. I wore them to several concerts, traveled in them to Washington DC, yard work, motorcycle rides and daily life. Unfortunately, wasn’t able to wear them to work because they don’t fit dress code.

Fit

Comfort
Arch
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

The 8 last fits my foot great. Plenty of room in the toe box. Arch support isn’t great but typical for red wing. My other pair of red wings are the Iron Rangers in 8.5. After a long day in them they always seems to feel a bit small. 8.5 was recommended by a sales person in the red wing store. Decided to go up to a 9 with my thunder dome pair and glad I did. Will be getting a 9 going forward.

Craftsmanship

Red Wing Blacksmith

Quality and design are great after getting a pair that didn’t have any QC issues

Sole & heel

Traction

Traction has been great and I haven’t slipped and fallen once in these. Even in the snow

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

I would definitely recommend these boots. The laces that come with them are junk and I would upgrade immediately. I went with generation laces and no signs of wear after 6 months.

Written by Motojet81
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