Re: [RBW] Re: Walking boots -- not entirely unrelated to cycling

Also check thorogood, if going the mock toe route. Equal in quality to redwing, or at least were 4-5 years ago at a fraction of the price. I’ve actually have a thorogood pair that outlasted a redwing pair that is waiting for a resole. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

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After mulling over the Oh! So many possibilities! I am now leaning hard toward those Redwing Moc Toed boots. I had a pair of doubtless lower quality LL Bean boots very much like those, that I used and abused for years, and they were very comfortable and practical; but I'm sure that the Redwings are

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Those boots look great, I spent part of my Sunday tuning up my Red Wings with leather prep and polish that I got from the RW store in town. Well worth the trouble. It’s enjoyable to keep something good in full fettle. Philip Santa Rosa, Cal. -- You received this message because you are subscri

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Enjoyed this discussion, and wound up buying a pair of Red Wing mocc toe boots (see attached photo). The chukkas didn’t have enough room for my high-volume forefoot. The breaking-in process is going smoothly, and I look forward to wearing these for years to come. Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA On

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I got a great set of well-used Redwing fireman boots at Goodwill ($10) a few years ago, and had the soles replaced with a soft flat Vibram sole ($80). They fit my narrow 13 feet really well, and the laced-in zippers ($35 when I had to replace them) make for the easiest boot-donning of my life.

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I’m sure there’s a difference between pull on boots and the Chelsea sort of boots, but if you look previously in the thread at blundstone, Rossi and redback boot comments, I think those all are decent to good lace less walking boots. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

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Those are indeed elegant, too elegant for me (and overkill for high desert Albuquerque, NM where we get a citywide average of 9" of precipitation a year). Nor do I have a Land Rover (I would only accept a Series IIa -- that's what were common in Kenya back in the '60s and '70s when I was a boy), th

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Patrick wrote "Do any listmembers have experience with any Wellington or pull-on type boots that make good walking shoes?" This inspired me to do a quick Google UK search (I am from the UK and know it to be the spiritual home of wellies). I found these for only $400 a pair https://www.welly-kin

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Thanks all very much, again. I've reviewed the many different "top picks" lists and looked at many different Redwing and RW Chukkas reviews, and the upshot is that, for my purposes -- comfort, durability, some provision against debris, and looks, the Redwing Chukkas are the best fit. They'll be fin

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Wow - that’s impressive. I had no idea that was even possible with any shoe company. On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 7:14 PM Peter H wrote: > Hi Pat, > > I like my blundstones for kicking around and short walks/hikes with the > dog and kids. I’ve had probably upwards of 7 pairs or so over the last 15 >

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I have the redwing chukkas, and another pair of redwings, plus a really expensive pair of dress boots called Vibergs, but my favorites are Danner Mountain Lights. They look like cop boots, but the soles are only slightly heavier than adidas sneakers. They work with wool socks in the winter and

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I bought redbacks for the same reason you noted. i sort of chose randomly between redback and rossi, because they both got better reviews than blundstones and were australian made. I havent really put them through much yet, but i wear them once a week, all day. So far so good, and they ended up

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FYI if anyone on the list were considering the Rossi boots. I've been wearing a pair of Rossi Endura 301 for about three months now and I have not been impressed. The sole was poorly glued on the right boot and is now pulling away from the leather at the heel and outer sole. The back of the boo

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And: thanks to all the other commentators and advisors too. On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 8:26 AM Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks, Peter, particularly for the photos. I'm tending toward the Redwing > Chukkas, but their moc-style boots might be an option if I want more ankle > coverage (I now understand

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Thanks, Peter, particularly for the photos. I'm tending toward the Redwing Chukkas, but their moc-style boots might be an option if I want more ankle coverage (I now understand that this is more to keep debris out than for support). I recall now from 30+ years ago, that my, probably less well made

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Hi Patrick: I walk a lot. Check out the Red Wing Postman Chukka model number 9196. These (and the "Foreman Chukka" variant thereof) have been my main shoe for the last ten years both for cyclocommuting (now resoled with stiff Vibram neoprene soles) and for walking six miles round trip to work t

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Blast from past: https://batakenya.com/brands/10 The most expensive at Ksh 2799/- comes out to about $28. We wore the cheapos with low-grade crepe rubber soles, which usually wore a hole through at front sole or front upper within 3 months. On Tue, Feb 25, 2020 at 9:28 PM Patrick Moore wrote:

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Thank you all again. I will read Jack Loudon's linked overview site before I choose, but even with all the criticisms, Redwing still gets much praise; will take a look at the Chukkas particularly, since these look like the sort of shoe that the cheap Bata "Safari Boots" we grew up wearing in Kenya

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Thursday Boot Company: https://thursdayboots.com/ Many boot enthusiasts (search online) testify that these boots are just as well-made and durable as boots that look similar and cost more. Supposedly the Thursday Boot people charge a lower markup. Don't know if that's true or not. -- You re

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Don't sleep on Chippewa boots either, I find they fit my wide foot/narrow heel a little better than my Redwings. That said, neither brand is particularly 'all day comfort' for me. I did have Redwing work boots (safety toe) with the "king toe" feature a few years back when I needed them for my j

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This is really well stated. The hipster lumbersexual comment is lame and the attacks on the price of Redwing Heritage boots shows a pretty funny lack of self-awareness, considering this is a Rivendell forum. They're made in the USA and high quality, good for all-day wearing in most-non-hiking c

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I remember a piece in Backpacker one year where they asked 10 Appalachian Trail through hikers who had worn the same shoes the whole time what they had worn. The only shoe that had more than one was Redwing work boots! I wouldn't choose mine for that task, but I have had mine for 20+ years and

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Figured I'd chime in being a boot wearer. Despite the aforementioned "hipster lumbersexual" connotations, I think you can get one hell of a good boot from them that is honestly still a fair deal. Yes they have "boutique" and limited run models that command silly prices (wait...is this the Riven

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Laing, Dunham has always made 2-6E shoes and boots. They are available from themselves and retailers that specialize in footwear like shoes.com . https://www.rockport.com/dunham/extended-sizes-x-wides-4e https://www.shoes.com/size-10-extra-wide-mens-athletic.htm On Monday, February 24, 202

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> > Does anyone know of any hiking - walking boots in width (size 9 to 10 > depending)? I spent a couple of hours in the downtown Seattle REI a few > years ago when I was working out there, looking for boots and came away > empty handed (empty-footed?) There is also a chain of stores for w

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Sent: February 23, 2020 9:52 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Reply-to: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Walking boots -- not entirely unrelated to cycling Patrick, a site I trust is switchbacktravel.com.  They review all kinds of hiking gear, and I’ve bought

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i'd second (or third?) most things from danner. I have spent a good amount of time on my feet - both standing around for prolonged periods of time and walking around a bunch, and not many shoes can handle that for me. danner light 2 as well as a model called patrol. both are structurally the sam

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Redwing is a venerable company. Forty-odd years ago I owned a succession of compact and lineman work boots and they were fantastically comfortable and long-lasting. I stayed with them as my daily work shoe for the better part of a decade before pivoting to running shoes for work (I'm a stagehand

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Patrick, a site I trust is switchbacktravel.com. They review all kinds of hiking gear, and I’ve bought boots, backpacks, and rain gear largely on their recommendation. On light hikers, I currently have two they recommended, Merrell Moab and Altra Lone Peak, both great shoes IMO for different p

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Redwing is an overpriced hipster boot with an amazing history these days. Beckhams and Iron Rangers are perfect for the lumbersexual look and a 10 minute, dry weather walk to the next artisanal coffee roastery ;-). Very pretty, but for actual boot use you can do better with spending less. For an

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Ken: Please tell us about longer-term walking comfort. I'm tempted by Redwing because they are -- as far as I can tell -- made at least in part in the US, and because they have a long US history, and because at least for work boots they have good reviews. Oh, and because many of their models allow

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My dad bought several Redwings many years ago, and they lasted his whole life; so, I recently ordered a pair with my fingers crossed about the fit. I got lucky that way because they fit--I wear an 8 1/2 wide. They're the Oxford style. They are sturdy and heavy, and will probably last until I'm

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This conversation has made it clear that I know very little about what makes a good boot, a good work boot, or a good hiking or walking boot. To ask one more question: Can anyone recommend a site, preferably not a mfr's site, that analyzes the qualities of a good walking boot or shoe -- a sort of "

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I guess mostly In the outsole material and the lack of any sort of insole. I’m sure anyone could do almost whatever they need to in redwings...They are super solid boots. That said there are other great boots made more specifically for walking and hiking. I have 3 pairs of redwings, but If I h

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I’m interested to better understand how you think Red Wings fall short in the walking shoe category. I wouldn’t hike in them, but I do enjoy walking all day in mine. Not disagreeing, just wondering if there’s a better option I’m missing. I might be taking a look at Russell Moccasins, as my feet

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Redwings are great. I’ve had many pairs. That said, if walking or hiking is your purpose, I’d look elsewhere. Redwings are all basically In the workwear category. Definitely capable of a lot, but not specialized for walking or hiking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

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Redwing used to do a really good job of training their “fitters” Go in for a fitting and then try on the models that are made on the lasts that best fit your foot. They do have some of their shoes and boots made overseas. The U.S. made boots I bought over the years wore very well. Ray. --

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I own two sets of Red Wings: Iron Rangers and Weekender Chukkas. I’m a huge fan of both. Be sure to follow their sizing guidelines. I’m normally wear a 12.5 or 13, but I’m a size 11.5 when it comes to Red Wings. They’ll feel too tight at first, but they’ll break in soon. The Chukkas in particula

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I seem to find better fit from lasts used by the Italian makers. I've used La Sportiva shoes in the workplace where I'm on my feet 12-14 hours a day for many years. TX-2 (on my feet this moment) , TX-3, Bushido, Wildcat. I guess this is predictable from my preference of Sidi cycling shoes' fit.

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Again, thanks for all the suggestions. Does anyone know anything about Redwing boots? I ask because someone suggested them, tho' not from first hand experience -- he'd heard good things of them; and, second, important, Redwing has a store in town. I'd much rather try before I buy than try to fit b

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Patrick Moore is asking about a certain style/type of boots... and guess what . he'll be walking BAREFOOT in/on his boots, like we all all-ways are barefoot regardless what we walk on or how. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

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I second all of Deacon Patrick's recommendations. Regarding ankle support, in my experience this is a misnomer. Boots that cover your ankle provide *protection* (from rocks, brush, water, cold, etc) but not *support*, there just isn't enough rigidity for that. In a similar vein, soft insole

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Hike barefoot for a month. Then you'll know if: - you need ankle support - you need beefy souls - you need shoes at all I prefer barefoot, but given the sharp (pun intended) increase in drug paraphanilia since legalized marijuana in these parts, I also like to have extra protection. VivoBarefoo

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More suggestions! Thank you. My use will be quite light; no long-distance walking on very rough terrain with heavy backpack; just =/< 5 mile hikes unencumbered on groomed trails, though perhaps sandy. I gather that some of these will be overkill, and that I ought to limit myself to the "light" mo

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Personally I like Redbacks over either rossi or blunnies (had them all). I got 10 years of use out of a slip on redback boot. Would have lasted longer if it wasn't for a salt water bath. They also make lace up versions. Fantastic boots, but very different from the original requirements of the O

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I highly recommend Limmer Boots, especially the Ultra-Light model. Limmer is the Rivendell of the boot world (or, given their heritage, perhaps Riv is the Limmer of the bike world might be more accurate!). http://www.limmerboot.com/ -- You received this message be

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Due to my feet being unequal enough in size, started buying Russell Moccasins many years ago. Due to the way they are made, the are supremely comfortable for me. This includes many years of working 12-14 hour days on my feet the whole time. Check out their site, they make many styles with many

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Thanks; the suggestions are certainly worth investigating; I do like what I see about the Danner Light. I'd be grateful for others' recommendations based on their use and personal satisfaction. On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 3:37 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I am thinking of replacing my walking shoes,

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I love my Iron Rangers—incredibly comfortable after break-in. Be sure to size down. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubs

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Here's a host of classic leather hiking boots, sift through them as you will ! https://hiconsumption.com/best-vintage-hiking-boots/ https://runrepeat.com/ranking/rankings-of-leather-hiking-boots https://runrepeat.com/ranking/rankings-of-vintage-hiking-boots -- You received this message be

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Oh, no lining or, if lined, leather lining -- no cloth, please. On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 3:37 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > I am thinking of replacing my walking shoes, a worthy but unexceptional > pair from an REI parking lot sale a few years ago. > > I'd like to find something that supports the ank