Red Wing boots

[bilko]

http://www.classicredwingshoes.co.uk/products/1907
Just came across these today and i have to say i love the look of the whole range. They seem a bit pricey and i get the impression they are trading on a name. Has anyone tried them?

 

[Jedadiah]

The only time i've heard of Redwing before was bikers. I think Arnie 'accquired' some Redwing boots in the original and subsequent Terminator movies, along with some clothes and a motorcycle. Did'nt know they had more models in their range. I see what you mean about price. Good find!

 

[Treemonk]

I worked in forestry and wildland firefighting in the states for a while and red wings had a decent reputation - not quite up to Whites standard but pretty good.

Which reminds me, I really must get my whites sent back and resoled...

 

[Native Justice]

I found the quality, fit and finish of Redwing boots to be impeccable. I have four pair of their shoes/boots and believe they're worth every dime (2 pairs of dress shoes, 1 pairs of steel toe boots, and one pair of cordura light hikers). The leather quality is superb. The soles and arch support are terrific and after 4 years of heavy use still look nearly brand new. There is no break in period with these shoes! Try 'em, you'll love 'em!

NJ

 

[BOD]

The oilies (oilmen) swear by them

 

[norseman55731]

I've worn Red Wings for years. I got my first pair issued to me when i was a wilderness ranger, and I have bought an additional pair on my own.

 

[wilekayote]

I've got pecos 1178s and they are great. My first pair from 1992 is still going. They seem expensive though.

 

[bilko]

Great, some really positive replies. I wasn't expecting that actually lol.

I was going to ask for suggestions in a similar style but slightly cheaper. I don't like the look of the whites ones. can't seem to figure out why the heel looks shorter than the shoe at the back there. Kind of like something mary poppins would wear. It's the same on one style of the redwings too so there must be a reason for it. I think the heel on hunter wellies is the same and it bugs me a little. £150 is a hell of a lot but i strongly believe in buying quality even if it costs slightly more you end up only buying once.

 

[bigjackbrass]

If memory serves, Earl Shaffer walked the entire Appalachian Trail wearing Red Wing workboots with the heels shaved down so they wouldn't snag on rocks. Durability would seem to be a given based on that

 

[trail2]

I have a pair that is11 years old I wear for upland bird hunting. About the best boots I have had for this activity. I know a lot of people who will own nothing else.
For heavy duty hiking I like Rockies. But that wasn't part of the question.
Jon R.