Impressively Robust
Arto8 months ago
Red Wing Iron RangerS.B. Foot Copper Rough and Tough
View albumUse & wear
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Hot Temperatures
Cold Temperatures
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Extreme Conditions
I work on a heavy equipment yard and my boots take a beating. These have held up shockingly well
Leather
S.B. Foot Copper Rough and Tough
Patina Process
Durability
Color Change
Break-In
Leather was extremely stiff upon first wear. It had darkened significantly even before conditioning for the first time m
Fit
8 Last: 12DUS Men's Brannock: 13D HTB/11.5 HTT
Length Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Too Little Volume
A tad small for me, i think I should've gone with a EE. Broken in now, though, leather has stretched to fit satisfactorily.
Craftsmanship
Red Wing Iron Ranger
Fit and finish is on par with far more expensive boots. Red Wing has undeniably earned their place in the market.
Sole & heel
Vibram 430 Oil-Resisting Mini-Lug Full SoleLess than a day, current sole
Wear is progressing as expected. Grip is sufficient in all but extreme conditions.
Vibram 430 HeelWorn for less than a day, current heel
Rubber compound is very stiff, not much shock absorption
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Good Value
Excellent boots for the price. For the simplicity of the construction, they're very sturdy and are holding up to some serious work.
Written by Arto
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