Reviews
Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.
Reviews
Boot and shoe reviews from real owners. Honest evaluations of quality, construction, sizing, fit, comfort, durability, and patina development.
A super versatile and comfortable pair of boots in a leather that has grown more beautiful with wear
Russell Moccasin Premier Chukka in Horween Rust ChamoisBy philbert • April 3, 2024"These boots have been super versatile for me. I’ve worn them to work in a dental office, hiking and walking around town. Also, for some light duty upland hunting, although the sole is definitely not meant for slick conditions...."Read the full review
An ultra-rare, ultra-cool pair of Iron Rangers
Red Wing Iron Ranger in S.B. Foot Oro HarnessBy scratch.awl • April 3, 2024"Not only were these boots a special commemorative release, they were only available as a giveaway, not for purchase. I was one of the lucky few who were chosen to get a pair when they were announced in the fall of 2022. I kept them on my shelf for the following year before entering them into the Thunderdome.
While Red Wing’s construction is fairly barebones (no midsoles in these!), I personally have found the 8 last to be one of the most comfortable for my feet, and I always enjoyed the chance to throw these boots on. I wore a second pair for the contest, but I found myself favoring these Iron Rangers a lot more.
The leather is quite an intriguing fusion between Amber Harness and Oro Legacy. It has a much darker, more caramel-y color than Oro Legacy does, but it still manages to retain that leather’s vibrant orange-sunset undertones, giving it a more lively appearance in comparison to Red Wing’s Copper Rough and Tough, for example.
I don’t think anyone will notice at first glance that these aren’t your typical Iron Rangers, but there’s a lot of unique character in this leather that I will continue to enjoy as it evolves even more...."Read the full review
1000 Miles (and Counting…)
Viberg Service Boot PCT in Horween Natural Shell CordovanBy solestandcool • April 3, 2024"These were worn constantly. No activity or condition deterred that. From the office to jobsites, from sun to sleet, these were on foot. Significant mileage was racked up walking the streets of NYC (the heels tell that tale), a significant amount accompanied by my never-tired Blue Heeler on our daily long walks. My phone tells me I’ve walked/ran 1,100 miles over these past 6 months. Outside of a recent reentry into running, all of those miles were lived through these boots...."Read the full review
Nice boots, will take punishment
Nicks Work Chelsea in Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy ninjagin • April 3, 2024"I wore them all over the place in all conditions..."Read the full review
A solid makeup with a classic silhouette
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Copper Rough and ToughBy scratch.awl • April 3, 2024"I really enjoyed wearing these, and greatly prefer the 45 last as opposed to the 23 last that Red Wing uses for the rest of their moc toe boots. More 45 last releases please, Red Wing!..."Read the full review
Boots were mid. Don't raise the heel height, you're gonna have a bad time.
White's MP-M1TC in Seidel Brown Dress & Horween Dark Brown Waxed FleshBy CrizzleLovesNaps • April 3, 2024"See below..."Read the full review
Leftie tighty righty loosey. -a love story.
Nicks Traveler in Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy fjaagewaage • April 3, 2024"I have used them for just about everything.
First week i aerated the lawn with a pitchfork. I regret two things: getting my new boots muddy and not wearing gloves.
Helping friends and family with car maintenance, oil change and repairs.
I still ride my moped to work everyday in rain, snow and salted ice roads. Clerking, moving boxes, pallets, assembeling, transporting and repairing different disability equipment.
They have been worn in the woods and on lighter mountain hikes.
Walking around my local city and on vacation in London taking film photographs...."Read the full review
Lifelong Friends
Nicks BuilderPro in Seidel 1964 Brown SmoothBy whiskey.bootlaces • April 3, 2024"I primarily used this pair at work in a welding manufacturing shop. Lots of miles walking on polished concrete, kneeling down, climbing ladders, etc. I also wore them for some walks around town, doing yard work, and working on the family cars...."Read the full review
Never thought about wearing another pair.
Viberg Service Boot BCT in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy heritage_by_niels • April 3, 2024"Wore them for my office job. Wore them on dog walks. Wore them on trips. I wore them literally every time I needed shoes on my feet...."Read the full review
Overall I really enjoyed the boots, though this ostrich leather was not that warm for the winter
Cowtown Boots J Toe in Cognac OstrichBy tekufu • April 3, 2024"I wore these boots everything day, from work, to play, and everything in between. I did not miss a single day of wear..."Read the full review
Favorite Boots to Look At and Never Wear
Nicks Renegade in Horween Brown Waxed FleshBy blytle • April 3, 2024"Not nearly as much as they deserve. Mostly just out to dinner on Saturdays and to church on Sunday...."Read the full review
I came for the reverse guidi but I stayed for the sock like fit
Tahura Captoelari in Guidi Black Reverse HorsebuttBy amaru_and_crow • April 3, 2024"I desk jockey and drive my kids around town. That's all the action I get...."Read the full review
I got it for the looks.
Gucci Harness Boots in Black CalfBy dring • April 3, 2024"I beat the shit out of these as much as one can in NYC.
To the office, through long Central Park walks, through bar nights. They’ve seen them all in their short life.
I did put them away from snow though, leather soles...."Read the full review
A book to bring everywhere (that will bring a piece of everything back with it)
Red Wing 6-Inch Classic Moc in S.B. Foot Hawthorne AbileneBy djsharris • April 3, 2024"I really tried this year to get a boot I could wear anywhere, and I feel like I achieved that goal. I work 5 days a week, so the primary usage was for my job as a fleet manager. I spend most days at a desk, but when I needed to go on site or to the shop, I wasn’t worried about needed to swap out my shoes for something else. If nothing else, the sheer practicality of that was a win in my books.
Off hours I took these on hikes in the nicer weather, but also decided to strap on some crampons when the weather got most treacherous. We were blessed with a mild winter, so I found myself reaching for these instead of my Timberland 40 Below boots...."Read the full review
