How I ruined my Red Wing Iron Ranger boots 8111 boots

[@echowhiskey2411]

I'm a coal miner and those boots look like the inside of my lungs. nice work

[@KimballCody]

+Echowhiskey thanks friend.

[@real_fjcalabrese]

I used to work in underground and surface hard rock mining. My lungs are totally shit-housed.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

So coal dust is bad?

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

Jacob Sebastien oh just a little😂

[@brucedavidson5400]

My buddy is a male porn star and his butthole looks like the leather before you restored them.

[@c5back9]

That dove that I hear singing in the background is wonderful. Praise God for His amazing creation!

[@c5back9]

I’ve had best results from brushing off boots then using saddle soap, then carefully wiping off soap and water with a clean microfiber towel as fully as possible. Then while the leather is still a little damp, applying an extremely light coat of a good conditioner (such as red wing). If you do this while the leather is still somewhat damp, the conditioner flows better and far less is needed to cover the entire boot. This results in retaining and enriching the original brown color that you want to see instead of the near black color that you’ll end up with when too much oil has been applied. Applying conditioner while the leather is still slightly damp also helps the conditioner flow deep into leather and penetrate and condition the fibers better too. I’ve tried many methods over the last 50+ years. This is what works best for me. If boots are excessively dirty, I’ll even clean them with saddle soap twice over a couple of days prior to conditioning them as indicated above. Doing it this way, a tiny dap of conditioner goes a long way and does the trick. Good luck!

[@jordanadams7912]

Everyone always knows best. As long as you do SOMETHING with them, they'll last a long time. Yours look great! Thanks for the video.

[@KimballCody]

Thanks

[@adams2984]

Just saw this I thought I’d chime in. I spent 20 years as a custom saddle maker and repairing most leather goods. Most people over oil. Too much oil actually opens the fibers allowing sand and grit in, not good, breaks down the leather to mush. The only suggestion I would make is to use more soap. Soap bubbles actually brings the dirt up to the surface so it can be rinsed away. Light oil and wax on. Good work. You know what you’re doing.

[@KimballCody]

Thank you for the kind words and advice

[@ericd8674]

Saddle soap instead of palmolive dish soap may be the best way to get the grime off without stripping the boot completely

[@minceraftfornite4334]

He might have used dish soap for the oil stains in his boots plus all he had to do was oil it after so it’s all good

[@gkelly941]

I think using a milder soap like Murphy's or saddle soap would get the boots just as clean, without stripping as much of the oil out of the leather. Also, you might consider using a conditionig product from Red Wing designed to condition and preserve this kind of leather. A coating of a wax-based shoe polish on the toe and heel caps when new might help to protect your boots from abrasion damage. Use an old toothbrush to clean the welt and apply soap and conditioner to the welt and other difficult-to-reach areas.

[@acornsucks2111]

He does it a lot cheaper.

[@nsatoday]

18 year military vet and I use fiebings saddle soap to clean, obenaufs oil to condition (work boots), and Lincoln stain wax to polish. I have combat boots on their 4th resole and 16 years old. That’s my method of care. Whatever works for you! If you want to polish over huberd’s or Obenauf, don’t over saturate the boot and let it sit a day. Otherwise, the polish doesn’t want to buff down completely because of the excess oils on the surface.

[@nsatoday]

For really light colored boots and shoes I do use Saphir renovator. If it’s just light colored articles that won’t see much use but the color or patina matter use Bickmore #4. You will have to apply much more frequently

[@claytonberg721]

dish soap is gentle enough for leather. On a leather like that an abrasive brush won't hurt it. You'd kill Veg tanned leather like that. Ideally you'd use shoe trees but towels inside them providing they are packed tight enough are fine. Ideally I would let them dry inside but whatever. Chrome tanned leather is tough. There's not much you can't do to it. I've cleaned suede with a toothbrush and dish soap. That's not much different that what he did.

[@claytonberg721]

Also I would not use that much water.

[@Condor1970]

I've been using plain Dawn dish washing soap for decades on my leather boots. Two things...1. Use a soft bristle brush, like used for dishes. The hard bristle brush is fine, but is a little harsher on the surface. No big deal though. 2. Make sure you thoroughly rinse ALL the soap off. Then, as long as you let it thoroughly dry, and use quality conditioner after, they'll be just fine.

[@arion45]

I love how you are trolling the complainers. I like these videos.

[@denisthek]

I agree with you these boots are tougher than people think.

[@d05wtt]

Everyone’s an “expert.” I came for the comments. I love how everyone felt the need to tell you how to take care of YOUR boots.

[@DuzzenZ]

Hey, I work for Red Wing (5 years now) and I understand where you’re coming from with the idea of stripping the oil and then putting oils back in, but I can say from experience that soap will eventually rot the leather. I know you’re not using much and you’ll probably be fine, but it’s not the best way to clean them. You’re definitely 100% right about the heavy bristle brush, though. That’s how we clean them in my store

[@KimballCody]

+David Bissoon saddle soap?

[@DuzzenZ]

KimballCody saddle soap would work perfectly on iron rangers. The soap is a little milder and it has other ingredients that condition them as well as clean

[@migueltorres-oz7ms]

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[@joshuaj.aguero2225]

@@DuzzenZ what's your opinion on murphy's oil soap? That's what an old saddleman recommended to me to use on saddles an tack because it won't leave residue in the stitching. Then use 100% neatsfoot oil to moisturize. He said ptroleum based oils will rot most nylon stitching over time and that bugs and mice like vegetable and coconut oils and get a rancid odor.

[@DuzzenZ]

Joshua J. Aguero Well we’ve been using petroleum based boot oil (at least for non waterproof boots) for forever, and we’ve never had a problem with it rotting the stitching, so I don’t think that’s accurate. Never heard of anyone using vegetable or coconut oil on their boots haha, but I could see it potentially attracting bugs. Neatsfoot oil is definitely good for the leather. It’s become my go-to for my heritage boots as of about a year ago. Just gotta make sure you use a good amount to make sure the stitching doesn’t dry out in the event that you do try to avoid petroleum based oils. Hope i answered that well. If not, feel free to message me again

[@trajtemberg]

Great job mate... My two cents: Get a cheap last and beat those suckers into shape. Also as a last step rub it with a chunk of industrial wax (the white one with no smell) and buff it with the grinder till it feels like wax canvas. Nothing sticks to it, its inexpensive and it lasts forevers.

[@amanwithnoname2744]

forevers

[@trajtemberg]

@@amanwithnoname2744 I stand correcteds.

[@xjo2hx2442x]

I see a lot of people commenting how you should get the boots resoled; get the leather restitched or changed out to make them look good. I agree on the resole part and I know that you have gotten them resoled already, but I personally think you should leave the leather as is. For me, when you leave your boots the way they are it’s almost like a memory keeper. Almost the same as when you get a scar on your body. You’ll always remember how you got it when looking at it no matter how many years go by. The same with the boots, keeping the leather in the rough condition that it is you will always be able to look at these boots and remember all of the fun and good times you had while wearing them because of how “beat up” the leather is. Once you change out the leather on your boots it’s almost like washing away all of those memories. I mean unless you get a big hole in your boot lol, but I’m sure you get what I mean! Great job on the resole by the way. Looks great!

[@alfredozamora5867]

Umm..do you sleep w your boots sicky?!!

[@rasperryguy1197]

@@alfredozamora5867 you don't???

[@pclarin]

Nice video thanks for sharing. I use simple green, from a spray bottle and water. Saddle soap too if I have any. Please share your outlet sources for the Iron Rangers. I've searched and searched. Many thanks.

[@KimballCody]

Sierra Trading Post

[@pclarin]

Thanks. Will check them out.

[@devonmcclanahan4458]

I’ve had my iron rangers for two years now as my everyday boot and work boot. Maybe not the most comfortable for 8 hour shifts, but I’ve never cleaned or maintained them and they’re still in good shape and keep out water all the way up to where the tongue is sewn to the sides.

[@JoeTimbs]

The problem with dish soap is that it is difficult to completely rinse all of it out of the leather. Dish soap has ingredients that are lipophilic and hydrophilic, the lipophilic part of the soap grabs on to the oils in the leather fibers and doesn’t let go. This leaves the hydrophilic part of the soap ready to absorb any water, this will interfere with any water proofing applied to the leather. Saddle soap was designed for leather and it rinses off clean without leaving a hydrophilic residue behind. It also has conditioning oils and waxes that are beneficial to leather.

[@jacobmagill835]

I totally agree with you. I see some people that use products, (saddle soap) that are a joke. I use regular soap on my boots and when I'm done I oil them up. No problems at all

[@vc.01_scv57]

what oil u use ?

[@bluidog2]

I clean mine the same way. I follow up with leather conditioner after they dry. I have one pair that’s 15 years old and still in the rotation.

[@KimballCody]

People with real world experience understand

[@jetverde00]

Your setting takes me back a bit when I lived in Yuma, AZ. Great video, and like the no nonsense.

[@KimballCody]

I graduated high school in Yuma

[@raywright1123]

Looks like Tucson where I live

[@DJAnthonyAlvarez]

Is there any other oils I can use? I have so many different oils in my house... wanted to clean my boots but not able to get to my local show store

[@KimballCody]

Coconut oil

[@TheDarthchauster]

9:22 "Okay, you can use a horse hair brush...that's just semantics" LooooooLLLL

[@zeshana438]

Not picking sides but tell me whats good about a horsehair brush. I got my iron Rangers a week ago

[@joebalabuszko8863]

First pair of Red Wings lasted 22 years. I wore them Summer, and Winter, plenty of walking. Now on my second pair. I told my Grand daughter, when I croak, don't cremate me in these, give them to some one needy. They can keep em for a long time. I always brushed [ horse hair ] first, then a wash with cellulite sponge, dry with old t-shirt, oil , cream, or protection of choice, using a soft brush for application to make sure to get into the welts. Buff after a while, then stuff news paper or rags into the boots to keep the shape. Re buff with a shoe brush to be sure oils got pushed in well. Always remove laces, clean and treat the tongue like the rest of the boot. Your boots will last for decades, and get more comfortable all the time. My new Red Wings took about a day to break is to full comfort. Could do long walks immediately. Kimball this video was the best tutorial I have seen. I felt like you were talking to the people who really needed true advice, not a shop keeper attempting to move product. I learned my method in the Army, only diff. was it was black Kiwi shoe polish on the boots, not oils. The boot polish will give you a clue to my age. Best wishes for more informative videos.

[@savag31ife49]

That’s funny cuz my redwing store told me to use diluted dawn dish soap and a scrub brush. That’s what they use. And I got the polish and sealer. You’re doing it right!

[@Orlanzepol123]

Savage Family I guess you’d have to do that if you work hard with your boots but I don’t think the Heritage line is for the toughest of work. I own several so I know they’re built tough but Red Wing has an even tougher built boot line built for the hardest of work . Maybe this guy needs boots from that line.

[@johnpasco1300]

Absolutely right, 21 years in the army, never had a problem with my boots. These boots were designed to be worked in. Used and abused. I bought my first pair last week, I used them for woodworking, yardwork, dinner with my wife, and cutting wood! The scarring can be sanded and buffed out. Thank you for sharing, real boots doing everyday work!

[@teikohdotcom]

Great video! I bought a used pair that was used by a small oil conditioner maker as their sample show boots at trade shows and so on - they are over-oiled and tacky to the touch. Any ideas to clean the oil off? Just do what you did over and over until clean?

[@KimballCody]

You could try acetone but it might be too much

[@teikohdotcom]

@@KimballCody thanks, I did a quick wipe with acetone and then saddle soaped 3 or 4 times - seems to have worked. Work boots anyway so I don’t mind if a bit scraped up

[@Odood19]

So do your boots not have shrinking problems, or do the boots un-shrink when they absorb the new oil? I think the reasoning behind an oil-only treatment is for preventative maintenance.

[@KimballCody]

+Eye of the Forest I dont notice any shrinking

[@monkeyface6139]

I use mine for swimming, then condition them with mayonnaise, it's not that great but it does smell nice.

[@KimballCody]

Mustard?

[@patrickmiao1698]

Saddle soap has lanolin with soap to clean the boot without taking out too much oil. Dawn soap is fine as long as you put the oils back in the boot after cleaning the boot. I would probably use dishwashing soap if my boots were over conditioned or too dirty and I wanted to remove some of the oils and lighten the leather a little.

[@philschiavone101]

I clean mine the same way but I cut my soap 10 to 1. I use dawn. The leather oil is probably best. It probably has pine pitch and mink oil. I guess that from the smell you said it had.

[@KimballCody]

I think its the pine pitch

[@dewboy13]

5 years later, and I'm just seeing this. People do get afraid to scrub their boots. I personally prefer saddle soap for cleaning, and don't soak them near as much, to help keep from working dirt farther into the leather. But hey, there's more than one way to skin a cat. I then follow it up with obenaufs. That stuff is amazing. It really helps keep boots more water resistant , and keeps dirt/oil/grime from working down deep into the leather. Thanks for sharing your technique with the masses. Some people have never cleaned their boots, or know how to go about it.

[@jacobd373]

I usually clean mine with diesel fuel and steel wool. Works well.

[@KimballCody]

+Jacob D what about the smell?

[@brandonk5932]

I think he's being facetious

[@Robert_Browne]

I've used naptha and a scrub brush. It takes all of the old grease and polish off. Then three coats of mink oil.

[@4JeepxJK4]

I can smell you through your comment

[@El_Scorcho_]

I use muriatic acid and my angle grinder.

[@garygary9310]

I totally agree no problem with using soap and water on your Iron Rangers! You will need to replace the oils and you do that so great job. I own two pairs of iron rangers and I love them one pair is for work the other pair for normal wear..GREAT video by the way...

[@KimballCody]

+Gary Gary thanks

[@daktari3055]

That’s cutting edge. Since I was a kid, I’m in my 50’s, There’s has always been people ready to criticize. Especially in my family. Most of them are dead now.

[@seanjenkins5311]

How are these boots good for working or hiking, that have a flat smooth sole?

[@KimballCody]

They hold up well. I just had them rebuilt with a lug sole. Stay tuned for a video

[@charlesdeherrera9498]

Nice video. Thanks for your insight! I use only water on a wet cloth or if needed dish soap or a gentle knife blade also. Rinse and re oil.

[@corndog2835]

How are those boots holding up?

[@KimballCody]

Still going strong

[@ericdebord]

I spent a many years in the military and when I cleaned my boots I always used mink oil and a shoe tree when drying. Shoe tree when not in use. Always.

[@6000geac]

Great Video, I worked as a Freight Car repairman and cleaned my Carolina loggers the same way. Once a week I brought them home and scrubbed them with regular Dawn soap and nylon scrub brush, it was the only way to get all the coal dust, grease and dirt off them. Needless to say there still going strong.

[@KimballCody]

+Thomas Murphy clean boots last a long time

[@lizardfirefighter110]

Interesting! Would you ever use mink oil, or Sno Seal? In your opinion what are the PROs and CONs. What is the considerations with using oil, or grease?

[@julzmax956]

I use saddle soap on some boots and shoes but if they are really dirty and crusty like your boots, Dawn soap and a soft brush will do just fine. I use mink oil on my boots but people will use whatever they like.

[@demon69120]

Well of course they look beat up. You scrub down smooth leather with a nylon brush... That's like plowing up undisturbed ground. You will remove the couple weeds you might have, just to destroy the surface integrity- 2 months later, you're screwed with a mess of weeds.

[@stevej.6674]

Wow, they go really dark after the oil!...I wish IR’s were made in a light tan so when they’re oiled they end up like the amber harness started out as.

[@KimballCody]

Europe has the lighter leather used on the 877s in iron rangers. I can't find them in the states

[@JAYURK]

If you use oil, they lighten up with wear, if you use mink, they staying dark.

[@UNSC011001]

If you dont want them to change color, use a conditioner instead. I used to use oil until I found out its really not the best for leather. I read the boot/shoe care makers know this but know people will buy it so thats why they sell it. It always darkens, it attracts dirt while wet, & it leaves the leather dry & prone to crack when it dries off. Leather conditioners instead are the way to go.

[@marken27]

Great video! What, if any is the difference between using dish soap vs using saddle soap?

[@KimballCody]

Mark Nestlehutt my last video shoes the differrnce between the two.

[@wyldvigilante]

Nice to see someone using these as they were intended for.

[@charlesbronson240]

These were made to be a casual boot. Not saying they can’t take a beating but these are intended to be worn casually.

[@raywalz4952]

Like your attitude on not following the herd. Tips:Skip the scented brand name oil and use any vegetable oil. Shoe Polish is made with five parts veg. oil and three parts bees wax. Combine in a double boiler. Stir when wax is melted to blend polish. Pour into a used and washed plastic peanut butter jar. When cool and solid it is ready to use. Way cheaper and non toxic. My two cents. Best to you and yours.

[@KimballCody]

Thanks. Ill try it. Maybe coconut oil?

[@raywalz4952]

Any oil ...linseed oil will not go rancid if you want to keep the polish for longer than two years.

[@Derek-nz7mq]

How do you walk anywhere with those flat soles? Living in the woods (mud) of northern PA, its loggers or bust...

[@KimballCody]

Just resoled them

[@kolinmartz]

I usually double down on oil on the parts where it's scuffed up.

[@KimballCody]

+Kolin Martz always a good idea

[@richardcranium9058]

"Some would argue it's time for a resole." Indeed. Look like a pair of well-used boots. I'd rather watch a video like this than one by some bearded hipster who buys a pair of work boots for blue-collar cred and then bangs on about the "right" way to care for them. Nice job.

[@GamerNxUSN]

To be fair, if these are the Iron Rangers that are a part of the heritage collection, they are geared torwards hipsters, the heritage series is designed and made to resemble boots of the early 20th century. It doesn't get anymore hipster than dressing like you came out of 1916.

[@richardcranium9058]

I'm waiting for the next big hipster trend. I hope it's purposely infecting themselves with obscure diseases. If dressing like it's 1916 is cool, imagine how cool dying of yellow fever or cholera would be! Doesn't get any more vintage than that.

[@insomb]

Why not worry less about what everyone else is doing so we don't have to hear you whining?

[@richardcranium9058]

Why not go fuck yourself? If you don't like that suggestion, I have a few others.

[@jr4chargers]

People have always worn boots for fashion, though. It's not a new thing. lol People wearing boots for fashion will probably never go away.

[@AnthonyLopez-sc4hs]

I am the king of destroying work boots. Since i been working with diesel fuel for 2 1/2 years. I have went through 5 different red wing and Wolverine work boots. The diesel will eat through my boots Within just a couple of months. Whats the best boot for me?

[@KimballCody]

Have you tried the wolverine blade lx? They have a lace up and a pull on. Short of a rubber No boot you're going to need a boot with few stitches and less seams.

[@seppstarthebest]

have you tried something like army mountain boots - the black shiny ones? their soles are usally fuel, acid and heat resistant and the shiny coat prevents them from taking up any dirt/liquid... still contact with fuel on the leather is not good, since it solves and washes off all the oil/wax that there is, which might become a problem especially in the toe section where the coat tends to break away after a while no matter how good you treat them. therefore get some of the black army grade shoe polish (quite cheap stuff, but works fine) and give the front part of your shoes a rub with an excess amount of it every day - just press an inch out of the tube, rub it quickly with the brush

[@seppstarthebest]

p.s. there are quite a lot models of them that have very few stiches, for example my meindl have one single fat piece of leather that goes all around the lower part of the boot and is only stiched together at the heel, the tongue is double stiched up to the top along with a very well padded shaft and the eylets are very durable bolts

[@AnthonyLopez-sc4hs]

seppstarthebest ima look into them. Thanks

[@cookbook82]

good video, what shoes/boots are you wearing in this video... they look like hawthorne muleskinner leather?

[@AlmostLakai94]

They look like the Rovers

[@gantin100]

If you want, not sure how much it is but you can buy something called saddle soap. Does a pretty good job at pulling all the oils and such off leather.

[@KimballCody]

+gantin strike i did another with the stuff

[@rhymeandreasoning]

I like your boot videos alot. The ones you have on in the video, really nice also. You obviously know what you are doing and talking about. I will gladly take your boot cleaning/ care advice/ tips anytime. Great guy you are -Kirk

[@andonsosolarnoid1259]

That's how I've cared for my leather boots for years. I've owned Red Wings for decades. Use to be able to find a good pair for under $30.00. First clean off the old dirt, grime, oils, mink oil, waxes, conditioners, etc. Then apply new leather conditioners and waterproofing such as minx oil, Hubberds shoe grease or oil, Sno Seal, wax based products, home made such as from petroleum jelly and bees wax, etc. Some of the newer boots have an internal membrane that waterproofs the interior of the boot. If the boot not well made this waterproof membrane potentially will split or break. So more modern boots will have a waterproofing applied from the exterior of the leather and an internal membrane that seals out any water eventually seeping in from the exterior of a boot.

[@seppstarthebest]

from my experience with lighter membrane hiking boots i dare to say they're not really reliable - i've had three of these with gore-tex liner and mesh sections on the outer shoe and they all broke after a year or less in the toe section, meaning they still look good from the outside, yet they're not waterproof anymore... maybe i bend them too hard, maybe they last longer on other people, but i don't believe in membranes anymore. i now have meindl army mountain boots that have lasted 7 years (admittedly not sooo heavy use but still!) and have never had any water coming in... they do have gore tex also, but i guess they're just still tight because their leather exterior is so very well made, with a few good stiches.

[@ColoradoStreaming]

@@seppstarthebest I have read this as well. The stress of hiking and walking breaks down the gore tex 'sock' rather quickly.

[@Winterfell1066]

So....how did you ruin them?

[@KimballCody]

Check out the other comments 😆

[@Kman1960]

I prefer Dawn Ultra Dish Soap with stiff bristle brush. Works as good or better than Saddle Soap. I tried Hubert’s Boot Grease/Oil and it makes leather way to dark for my taste. I only use Bick 4 or Redwing Boot Cream with Neats Foot Oil. Doesn’t dark leather much if any. That’s my 2 cents.

[@sonko2010]

Curious to know if you like the nitrile/cork soles in terms of how they grip when working and walking? Clearly those boots have seen some work. Thanks for the vid.

[@KimballCody]

Not the best but not slick like leather

[@rbarger71]

Red Wing boots are the best you can get. Made right here in the USA, by hand, from real leather. You pay a little more than some other boots, but I feel you more than get your moneys worth. If you take care of them like this gentleman, they will make you money.

[@gorillaswithbeards7411]

I totally agree with you! The problem with people nowadays is there afraid to use em as a tool. These were meant to be put through the harshest of conditions. Otherwise, what is the point of buying something and spending so much money on, when they're afraid to use em? The tackiest thing to have is a pair of boots, that are all shiny and still look new. Beat the hell out of em , they're a tool!

[@Sparky513]

Do yall start out just beating the shyt out of these or do you wait untill they've been worn for a while and then work in them. I'm babying the hell out of mine lmao. I have other boots I work in that are also redwing but not working my iron rangers till they have a decent amount of normal wear and tear which ill be me another pair. I wear mine out when going out and looking good. I get a lot of compliments on them.. just an all around good looking boot

[@BOEHHO89]

I use shoe trees when I put my boots away also I like mink oil on my work boots .

[@KimballCody]

+Eugene Onegin a lot of people use mink oil

[@muttkat1]

What if the boots have mold on them? Do you brush that off first?

[@somekindofvlog2625]

Also, you can get that resoled and you can also get the toe cap replaced

[@MrTriton67]

What are the ingredients in shoe oil?

[@annemcdonald9612]

Amazing! Just cleaned my boots exactly as you instructed. The soap took of all the grime & dirt, made the leather look really nice! Literally like washing dirty hands with soap & a scrub brush. Thank you!

[@KimballCody]

+Anne McDonald glad to hear it worked out for you. Thanks for watching

[@BioBlaz3]

Do you use any comfort soles inside your boots? I'm debating getting either a pair of Dr. Sholes soles or the Red Wing comfort soles. I wear my Oxblood 8119's for all day 6 days/week but towards the end of the week the balls of my feet start to ache.

[@sonocativo]

I got 11" steel toed Logger boots from RedWing through work ( went through 3 pairs in my 17 years ) $400 boots. When they got nasty Id put them in the washer with bleach, then let them air dry and then spray them real good with silicone spray. After 3 years Id start rubbing them down with mink oil. These boots have a lifetime warranty on them to an extent, after that its what you can do to make them last. My first pair lasted me 5 years as a utility worker in water and muddy conditions daily, my second pair lasted me 3 years in Construction and into carpentry for another 4 years, my last pair working in Forestry 5 years. Now I have a brand new pair that I bought on my own and only worn a few times but I'm sure they will get their use soon once I start building my kids treehouse and the start of rehabbing a house... RedWings take a beating but they are well worth the money spent, Ive never had a pair of boots outlast these.

[@ThomasSteed]

That "warranty" only covers minimal stuff under "manufacturing defects" most anything will get turned away as wear and tear.

[@Ainttnoway]

are those boots comfortable ? post and pre break in?

[@KimballCody]

they take a little to break in...but once they do they're very comfortable

[@Ainttnoway]

thanks for the response sir. BTW what are the boots you are wearing in the video?

[@jamespasco132]

Update on this boots please?

[@webslinger67]

Cody, are you here in Las Vegas? Those houses look familiar.

[@JM-jb1bh]

I don't understand so did he ruined them or not?

[@zachedwards1093]

Great video demonstrating how rugged these boots are. Question: you called and ordered a pair of factory seconds over the phone? I’m looking at getting a pair of seconds 8114s. I’ve just been waiting for STP to have them

[@KimballCody]

Call the factory store and ask if they have any factory 2nds 651-388-6233

[@stonewintjen505]

I also scrub my boots down with soap and water and let the dry overnight then the next morning I use bickmore number 4 conditioner and leather the boots with extra just sitting on the surface and then let it soak in for 10 minutes then buff it with a brush. Sometimes I use the scout brand Apache cream to help restore the original texture on my dress boots.

[@murrayannandale]

Are there any Red WIng boots like this with a steel or composite toe?

[@KimballCody]

They do

[@masonstansberry2625]

My redwing logger/linesman boots have only lasted a bit over a year and are about to need replacing. I also have put them through hell with all the chemicals and salt in winter to swamp I'm hurricane season.

[@rrob8344]

What type of wedge sole boots are you wearing in the video?

[@Desmond4711]

Nice video and the respond for those comment. Do you apply soap in every maintenance procedure or bi monthly？ thank you！

[@rebelrobz]

Do these run big? The website saya a size to half size.

[@bearhead9633]

As always another great video. Dish soap is perfect. I personally use Saddle soap on mine. I have a pair of 875s as well as the Iron Rangers 8115 with the new vibram sole in Copper Rough and tough. I use a mink oil on my 875a because use them hard and get them wet.

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Great looking boots. Happy New Year Cody

[@arekbelka3719]

I use 40 grit sand paper to get all the dirt off and then condition with castrol 5x30 engine oil

[@tonysandoval6923]

Got pair of used 8111 on OfferUp for $30. Any suggestions for cleaning the inside of the book?

[@KimballCody]

+Tony Sandoval soap water and a brush. Stuff it with news paper a few times

[@InfiniteAdam]

Thanks, I was just about to write a thank you then you just had to all the sudden kick up the volume 50 desibles, my parents are sleeping in the next room, your killing me smalls! Killing me!

[@waszka73]

nothing work better than natural materials. I just got a brand new but vintage (old stock) italian boots and leather is stiff AF. So I did clean them anyway with soap and air dry them now I backing oils back to them so they won't crack. I'm not using any fancy creams or conditioners. Some mixure of pig's fat and olive oil - I only regret that not added some lemon or fragnance oil but other than this, they seems totally fine. I heard that neatsfoot oil and mink oil is pretty good too (not sure if this is the same thing). And if you want waterproofing them just mix grease with beeswax - all natural and better than any commercial products!

[@mordyfisher4269]

I had a pair of clarks db last five years... I lost one in a boating accident but i kept the other for some reason

[@cukedaddy]

I found my Redwings when someone threw them out next to the trash bin...Had em 10 years now.

[@trevbarlow9719]

What kind of idiot throws away a pair of red wings?

[@-HRH]

I love how practical you are. Gets the job done admirably.

[@Cjinglaterra]

I use lye soap and a scrub brush to clean my boots, then let them dry and oil them with neatsfoot oil and a rag.

[@KimballCody]

+Cjinglaterra very old fashioned

[@redwingvideos2544]

At least you are showing your boots some love. Just a tip, Red Wing has their own tannery and I would recommend you use Red Wing Boot Oil to replenish the leather with the same fats and oils Red Wing uses in the tanning process.

[@ghostrider8307]

For most people, boots are just boots.. nothing more. But for some people, boots are BOOTS.

[@liamnoname6662]

Hey! You're the guy who did the whites vs nicks comparison, I remember watching that video right when it posted. Weird seeing you while I was looking at rangers

[@KimballCody]

Small world

[@chrishollier9231]

You live in Coolidge Arizona.? Don't ya cause I think my girl friend lives in that same development. The gate and houses look very familiar

[@KimballCody]

+Chris Hollier I'm in mesa

[@chrishollier9231]

+KimballCody close enough man I could tell you were in Arizona before ya even said it haha

[@gaylongraham077]

I clean mine with the tears of my enemies and walk through burning tar pits to seal the leather, no not really, but with all the stories here I felt like saying something cool too. 😎 But seriously, I agree do whatever you want, most of us have too many to wear out one pair anyway.

[@dozergaming3674]

I'm also a coal miner is this good for work use

[@somekindofvlog2625]

A total of 4 trucks in that video. This guy knows what he is talking about!

[@jozy5154]

Are they good for digging all day, everyday. Kicking a shovel. Are they comfortable?

[@KimballCody]

+JOEY Simps they have a steel shank in them. I think they would hold up. Very comfortable

[@finnblu3002]

Does Huberd’s darkening lighten after weeks and drying of the boot???

[@KimballCody]

Yes

[@aosan]

Oxy clean works good. It doesn't ruin leather too.

[@garethlorman1136]

You are on the money. I have been doing this for decades with various leathers boots and I live in Britain and I'm a gardener. I scrub and clean all the shit off, let them dry naturally then use quality leather conditioners depending upon the time of year. Never had a problem and one pair of leather boots are 20 years old. Thank you for your time, keep up the good work 👊

[@KimballCody]

I've come to realize that the majority of people don't work in these type of boots

[@garethlorman1136]

@@KimballCody very true, however when I wear my messed up work boots people always ask where I got them from? My answer is hard work is were I got them from. I will be treating myself to some new iron rangers in May but gonna have to make the 70 mile trip to London to try them out, sizing sounds complicated.

[@zebmccollum]

I personally prefer to use baby soap, and I completely submerge and soak my boots in the tub, and rinse them out until the water is good enough to drink lol. I actually use a carpet brush, really rough and tough nylon brush. I place them either over a vent or on a PEET boot dryer. Apache cream is a decent cream that I use. Awesome boots bro.