My most versatile pair of boots. Perfect fit, heavy enough for work and light enough for travel.

MuttBarkerless than a minute ago
Red Wing Irish Setter Sport Boot 877S.B. Foot Oro-Russet Abilene

Maker

Red Wing Shoes

Model

Irish Setter Sport Boot 877

Leather

Last

8 Last

US Men's Brannock: L 11.54.25, R 11.54

8 Last: 13D

Fits better than any of my other boots, even better than my new pair of 10877's. Extremely comfortable.

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Shopgoodwill.com

Order info

Cost: 275 USD

Lead Time: 10 days

More about this item

I have a new pair of 8" mocs and found these new old stock Redwings and had to have them. They're from 89'. Only worn for a few months, they're hands down the most comfortable boots I own.

Why did you choose this item?

Style
Workplace Needs

Got lucky and stumbled upon these new old stock irish setters from the 80's, had to have them.

How did you determine your size?

8 Last: 13DUS Men's Brannock: L 11.54.25, R 11.54
Tried On

I actually wore a12D for 3 months I bought new from Redwing until I started to feel the welt under my toe which hurt instantly. Returned them for 13D, just found my size then discovered these.

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from Shopgoodwill.comTotal cost: 275 USD Lead time: 10 days
Online Store

Great, it's a rush bidding on items. People come in at the last second.

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions

Carpentry work and adventuring. They are rare boots so I haven't worn on demo days but pushed them plenty. I feel like I could wear these in any situation, how well they fit plays a part in that.

Leather

S.B. Foot Oro-Russet Abilene
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In

Love the patina on these, and the break in was smooth, comfortable at the start and getting more so day by day. I religiously brush them before every wear. Washed off grime with just water and rag a few times. Used Redwing's boot oil at first and hadn't added anything until just recently. Saddle soap and two coats of huberd's hid all the cuts and scratches.

Fit

8 Last: 13DUS Men's Brannock: L 11.54.25, R 11.54
Comfort
Toe Box
Arch
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

They fit my feet perfectly. I have a new pair of 10877's and they don't fit my feet as well. The upper is slightly big and the toe box is more narrow. These fit me just right, I got really lucky finding this pair. The sides of the vamp hugs my arch and offers nice support.

Craftsmanship

Red Wing Irish Setter Sport Boot 877
Design
Construction
Durability

I love an 8" boot and the moc toe gives plenty of room to wiggle. Just heavy enough to offer protection and light enough not to weigh me down. Classic design, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Sole & heel

White Cushion Crepe6 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort

Great, comfortable and grippy, not too heavy, perfect for what I do.

Wedge SoleWorn for 6 months, current heel
Traction
Comfort

Kept me from falling off the metal roofs, happy with that.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

The 8" mocs from Redwing are an iconic boot that I think could perform in a variety of situations. I had gotten my 10877's first, and I liked them so much when I saw this vintage pair, I had to have them. They fit even better than my new ones and have an even cooler patina. I'd love to be able to get them into the hands of a good cobbler when it's time for a resole. I don't trust my local guy.

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