Yep, I've always re-purchased the same Red Wing boot, and they used to last me 3 years while a normal work boot would last less than 1. My most recent pair (same model, same size, similar level of usage) literally fell apart after only 6 months, and I found out that Red Wings are now mass-produced in china from low grade leather, with cardboard even though they look the same as the ones they've always made. My wife bought me a pair of Vibergs instead (http://www.viberg.com/ - no affiliation) which are MUCH better made than even the old Red Wings ever were, and have been made the same in Victoria BC by the same family of master boot makers since the 30s. I wouldn't be surpised if they do last as long as a W123 diesel.
I've heard that the other red-wing owned shoe companies (Worx, Irish Setter, and Vasque) have also gone downhill. Sincerely, Tyler William H Backman 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Sep 11, 2008, at 10:46 PM, Fmiser wrote: > Red Wing? > > Really!?!? > > *sigh* > > My latest pair of boots is about to need replacing or resoling. > I think they are about 7 years old. I don't want to hear that > the quality is leaking and new ones will be crummy... > > I can keep my old W123s running, but I'm not sure what to do to > keep good boots good... > > -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
