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DaveFromAccountingabout 13 hours ago
Red Wing Iron RangerS.B. Foot Copper Rough and Tough
Timeline photo 1
Worn 6 months
Timeline photo 2
Worn 5 months
Timeline photo 3
Worn 4 months
Timeline photo 4
Worn 3 months
Timeline photo 5
Worn 2 months
Timeline photo 6
Worn about 1 month
Timeline photo 7
Worn less than a day

Maker

Red Wing Shoes

Model

Iron Ranger

Leather

Last

8 Last

: 8.5D

8 Last: 8(D) STANDARD

They run large, so had to go down half a size. I typically wear 8.5(D)

Sole

Purchased from

Red Wing Shoes

Order info

Cost: 385 USD

Availability: Stock Model

Lead Time: Less than a day

Use & wear

Leisure
Travel
Other
Outdoor Activities
Dry Climate
Wet Conditions
Humid Climate

These are my everyday day boots, running errands, getting groceries, going on dates, mowing the lawn. If I’m not at work, I’m wearing them.

Leather

S.B. Foot Copper Rough and Tough
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In

Some say there is a break in period to Iron Rangers. But I didn’t notice a break in period, they were comfortable the moment I bought them. I haven’t oiled them yet or done any maintenance other than brush them off with a boot brush every month for pictures.

Fit

8 Last: 8(D) STANDARD: 8.5D
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

I typically wear a 8.5D but they recommend going down to an 8 when I was in the store. I absolutely agree with them.

Craftsmanship

Red Wing Iron Ranger
Construction
Durability
Stitching
Hardware
Design

The design is a classic design, I wouldn’t change anything, other than maybe the contrasting stitch, but that is a personal preference and not a design flaw.

Sole & heel

Durability
Traction

It’s a good sole, has good traction, very durable. Shown little wear over the past 6 months

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

I highly recommend a pair of Iron Rangers to add to anyone's boot collection. If you are on the fence or waiting to buy some, I recommend just getting them. They definitely get better with time, and the more time you spend thinking about it, the less time they could have on your feet.

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