Last boots you will ever need! Red Wing Iron Rangers

[@classlessbozo317]

Considering you've spent the last two years walking around an amusement park, the soles look very durable.

[@TrentMMoore]

Don't even know how to reply to this haha. 2 years of amusement park walking really takes its toll on you. Thanks for watching.

[@Marx_Ramone]

Nah... it's more that that heel rubber compound it's pretty much a piece of steel and offers the same shock absorption

[@jeromy2886]

Lmao what

[@rucksackrules2266]

Down to earth and honest review. Well done! I own four pairs of Iron Rangers for over seven years now and they keep up extremely well in all situations. Best investment in boots I ever did.

[@TrentMMoore]

Awesome glad to hear you like the video thanks for watching. I love these boots they have been great. Do you own any with leather soles?

[@rucksackrules2266]

Offroad Odyssey No, all original cork soles at the 8111's, 8112's, 8113's and 8114's and wedge soles on the 8771's (which I don't like because they wear like sneakers!). I own Grenson boots with leather soles for some 25 years now, but they have to be replaced every year, which is not a good option and kind of expensive. You are right when mentioning Iron Rangers can be worn in every situation.

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah always been curious to see how the leather soles would hold up more for the old school kinda feel but glad I the Vibram sole makes the boots versatile.

[@cormacbailey775]

Greetings from lreland thanks for a good honest rewiew of the boots i am tired of looking at people who are afraid to use them .Happy new year to you and all yours

[@LeLilley1]

I just bought a pair of these. I normally wear a 12 EE . . . the length I need only to get the width that I have to have!! My length measures an 11. But in these boots I ended up with a 10 1/2 EE and I have plenty of width. I've started the breaking in process and I'm sure that will take awhile . . . but worth it for sure!! Thanks for the video!!

[@sudi93]

Finally I've got to know about the name of this boots. I've seen them on Hollywood movies and started liking them.

[@Rigz727]

Nice video, couple of months ago I bought a pair of 8083s the Muleskin version of the IR. i’m so impressed, I’ve had no break-in at all with these, they are so comfortable, and such a cool looking boot! Definitely one of them purchases I was glad I made.

[@TrentMMoore]

That is awesome haven’t heard of the mule skin version. Going to check into that looking for another pair to put into a rotation. Thanks for watching!

[@blackbikerboots123]

Great video, lots of information. Fantastic boots, wear mine with pants and shorts as well. When wearing with shorts I've got lots of compliments as the boots are much more visible.

[@TrentMMoore]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah for some people I feel they can pull the shorts and boots look off... I don’t think I am one of them haha. Thanks for watching.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Nice review. I just picked up a pair and applied the Obenauf’s right out of the box. They also sized at my normal 9. I’m hard on shoes and I appreciate a review by someone who isn’t just wearing them to Starbuck’s.

[@TrentMMoore]

I normally wear a wide in all my work books so that's why they were my "normal" size if you will. If I didn't get a bigger shoe to make up for the width, these redwings are probably true to size. Having them size me was a great help. Hahahaha yeah minimal Starbucks runs in these boots 😂. Thanks for the comment. I'm doing a knife give away if you are interested check out my latest video.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@TrentMMoore Thanks! I'll check out the video when I get home from work. (Retired firefighter that has to haul it into work because the main guy is out for something like 6 months.)

[@justin6560]

Great video! Appreciate a video with all the pertinent info relating to owning these boots over a period of time. Keep it up!

[@TrentMMoore]

Thanks for the feedback and watching the video. If you are interested in more outdoors videos I'm doing a knife giveaway just check out my latest video. Thanks for watching have a great day.

[@buster1173]

I spent $125 on eBay the guy just posted it and I grabbed it right away and they are the best boots I ever wore.

[@TrentMMoore]

That is a steal for $125 for sure the best boots you could get for that price.

[@cesarvelasco4801]

I bought 8085 and 8084 and I was able to wear them right out of the box. Little to no break in. They fell good on my feet.

[@Breakfastststst]

Actually dark looks great

[@TrentMMoore]

Thanks I agree. Thanks for watching!

[@TheMensch]

Great video! IR's are defintlehy the only boot you will ever need! I just cant believe you prefer to cover up that beautiful copper color! I have the blacksmiths in copper and love that original golden brown!

[@TrentMMoore]

Thank you! I like the original color and I would definitely buy them again and leave them in that color but for me that darker color works until I buy another pair. Thanks for watching.

[@TheMensch]

@@TrentMMoore yeah and it definitely shows off all the hard work youve put into them!

[@TrentMMoore]

Thanks I try and test and use my gear to make sure it holds up. I have a video coming out stress testing knives if you are into that sort of thing consider subscribing and leaving a comment on my latest video for a chance to win your choice of one of those knives. Thanks again

[@TheMensch]

thanks so much! I'll give it a look!@@TrentMMoore

[@75thteaster54]

I have the same ones as these and I’ve never applied oil or any conditioner at all and they’re the same color as yours with no oils applied, I guess the copper color turns dark no matter what

[@TrentMMoore]

That’s good to know, a lot of people think the oil caused them to darken up. Thanks for watching.

[@75thteaster54]

Offroad Odyssey Well oil will darken them up quite a bit, bit wearing them and not applying anything will also darken them up quite a bit to the same shade it seems like lol so dam if you do and dam if you don’t , your welcome bro it was a good video

[@gerry2893]

IYO can I use them every day for my Cargo Freight business? Up and down trucks, warehouses, electrical shops, (nasty) docks, quarry's etc.. Don't need/want steel toe however.

[@TrentMMoore]

They are good boots and definitely would be up to the tasks. Although you might find some of the foam sole boots more comfortable for that type of work. Do you have a redwing store near by? They could really fit you to the boot that would be best for your type of work. Thanks for watching!

[@gerry2893]

@@TrentMMoore My pleasure Trent, your video is awesome! Your Boots look great. I'm inherently a cheap bastard i.e., I want them to do double duty and will not "spring" for a specific work pair. They'd probably be ok with what I do. Thanks again!

[@jahsoldier3576]

you need to degreease those several times and then apply a light amount of conditioner

[@TrentMMoore]

It works for my use of these boots. I am use to the woodland approach of conditioning. You are right definitively not best practice for most people. Thanks for watching

[@the.magnus]

These are fantastic boots, I own iron rangers and Beckmans, but let’s be honest these are not the most comfortable if u are going to be walking or standing on your feet all day for a job. There is simply no cushioning for your feet. Red Wings have a line of work boots that have more support and cushioned insoles which in my opinion will be more comfortable for your feet if your job involves lots of walking and standing for 8hrs a day.

[@TrentMMoore]

I can agree with that. As a work boot I am sure red wing/ other boot companies make more comfortable boots. I think these are the best looking all around boot. As far as the most comfortable shoe, definitely wouldn't go that far. I am working on a review for what I think is the most comfortable shoe out there. Thanks for the comment and watching the video. Have a great day.

[@charlesbronson240]

Damn those got dark, I have the same pair and I’m gonna condition them with the leather cream that doesn’t darken the leather..hopefully

[@TrentMMoore]

Most leather will darken over time but if you get the stuff redwing sell I would imagine you would be good.

[@deejpax]

You said you used obenaufs but was it leather oil or was it heavy duty lp?

[@briandunivent]

Your break in took 3-4 months, 2hrs a day 🤔 I just finished breaking in the red wing heritage moc toe. But I did it straight, day after day at work. I had a spare pair of shoes incase if got too painful, but it never got to that point. So it took me 40-48 hrs to get them broken in completely....discomfort and pain free. I think my method is a little quicker because I don’t give the leather any breaks, just though I’d mention that.

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah definitely quicker, that is how I break in my work boots just constant use. These boots didn’t need the brute force treatment. Appreciate you watching the video and commenting, thanks👍

[@Orlanzepol123]

The Iron Ranges are my favorite boots so far . They’re so so comfortable. The Blacksmith are comfy too. However these boots are not symmetrical. I’ve also noticed that some 8.5 in Blacksmith don’t fit the same . Some are built more narrow than others. I had to exchange a pair of Blacksmith because they were extremely tight and the arches were very high.

[@danielmorales7010]

Every model is made in a different last.

[@Dcale]

I’m pretty sure the blacksmiths and rangers are on same last. With that said my smiths are little tight too compared to my two pair of rangers

[@antaresatlantis6785]

I love these iron rangers with the vibram soles. the ones with the nitrile cork soles look bulky but these ones look slick. i think the niitrile cork may be thicker than these soles which is why it looks roughneckish. like i feel you can wear these ones with a suit or a jeans but the nitrile cork ones will only fit jeans. like i prefer these to the 8111 and the 8114

[@markallen4001]

How would they hold up in some snow ? I know they are not waterproof,but would they keep my feet dry in snow and puddles! Thanks.

[@TrentMMoore]

Well being that I am from Southern California I am no expert on the snow so take that for what it is worth... If you plan walking through the snow more then half way up the boot for an extended time period I don’t think these are for you. But if you are walking around town or some trails with snow and puddles I think they would hold up for that application great. I took them in mostly places that had been walked through with minor puddles with no issues. I also think the leather conditioner I used helped to repel the water.

[@marcjohnson4385]

How about the iron rangers muleskinner boot

[@TrentMMoore]

I’m not sure about those boots but I will look into them. Thanks for watching .

[@danny2648]

Great choice and awesome boots! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TrentMMoore]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@tobiasjohansson2721]

Nice and informative review, thanks.

[@ColdComrade]

How are these holding up 5 years later ?

[@lukuscarter3563]

Do they have any waterproof at all?

[@TrentMMoore]

No not really a small puddle will stay out much more they will wet out after a while.

[@maguefe]

Useful review

[@TrentMMoore]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinklepp9526]

Just thinking on getting a pair would you recommend them for work boots iam an electrican and walking on concrete and wood floors

[@TrentMMoore]

In short yes these would work. Would they be my first choice for the career you have probably not. My first thought is what boots do you have now? I love these boots and I have not had any issues when I wear them for full days, other then normal foot fatigue which I get from almost any shoe I wear. The thing is I assume to do a lot of kneeling, maybe some crawling, and probably lots of walking on concrete like you mentioned. I think a more cushioned boot would be what I would look for, maybe something like there mock toe style. With this style of boot I noticed my heels and the ball of my feet take most of the impact which because it has a leather insole. For the first few months the break in might hurt your feet ( I noticed pinch points and sore spots). I wear leather station boots and wildland firefighting boots so I feel my break in period was different just do to he fact I kinda had my routine down to keep my feet from hurting. I know I kinda rambled but I don't want to say this is the best boot as a work boot. Will it hold up? Definitely? Will you break them in and it be a comfortable boot? Yeah. But is it the best option compared to some of the other boots they offer? Probably not. I would find a redwing store or someone who carries them and try them on. Don't worry bout how stiff they are thing about the insole and how your foot feels. Maybe consider insoles if you just like this style. Hope that helps sorry about the long answer. Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already. Also if you like knives I am holding a giveaway check out my latest video to see how you can be entered to win. Have a great day.

[@kevinklepp9526]

I have redwing mic toe and danner bull run but looking for something with more solid harder sole

[@TrentMMoore]

If you are looking for a harder sole then these will fit what you are looking for.

[@monkeyface6139]

Mink oil will significantly darken too.

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah I think the best thing to do is to take the boots to redwing themselves and have them clean and service the boots. One thing I don’t think many mention is that all leather will darken over time with use. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the support.

[@rogerstanley3005]

Is it better than 8111?

[@TrentMMoore]

I do not have experience with the 8111 so I couldn’t tell you. Hopefully some on her can help. Thanks for watching!

[@donk9189]

Bro what’s up with the helicopter landing pad on your wrist ????

[@TrentMMoore]

It’s this new technology..... called a watch it’s actually pretty cool. For real though it’s a Garmin watched loved it but it was to big. I am using an Apple Watch currently but I plan on going back to Garmin now that they have made different sizes and all around better watches. Thanks for watching!

[@quickgearvids]

Great video! I love those boots, I’ve had mine about 1.5 years, need to clean them up, but damn they’re awesome boots, definitely put some miles in them!

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah these things have held up great they are definitely one of my favorites. Thanks for watching.

[@Baitullmaqdis]

No denying that ... got mine 8085 ... and never look back .... copper R&T😎

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah these boots are great, in thing I'm glad I spent my money on.

[@Baitullmaqdis]

@@TrentMMoore now thats money well spent good man

[@holdthatblaow]

They make the in wide sizes. Have the same boot in a EE size.

[@TrentMMoore]

Good to know maybe they were referring to a different boot when they told me they didn't make them in that size. Appreciate the feedback. If you like knives consider subscribing and leaving a comment in my latest video for a chance to win one. Thanks for watching.

[@jt9455]

Great Boots man. I've heard they are hard to break in too, but they look like they are perfectly broken in for you. Look great. I like the oiled darker finish too.

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah definitely some thought goes Into breaking them in so your feet don’t get sore. I definitely like the darker look plus for the dry weather we have where I live it helps keep them from drying out. Thanks for watching.

[@jonasvm]

what kind of sole is that!? mine are completely smooth! :(

[@TrentMMoore]

This just has the Vibram sole, it was new when I bought the boots totally worth it. If you resole your boots ask them to add a Vibram sole. Thanks for watching.

[@cjla298]

How long were the hikes you were on?

[@TrentMMoore]

Anywhere from 1 mile to 15 miles. The longer hikes you notice the weight and the harder sole compared to an actual hiking boot. I am also use to hiking in leather boots for woodland fires so that could make a difference in how comfortable they feel for me. Thanks for watching

[@cjla298]

@@TrentMMoore Interesting. They did the job it seems. I'm currently looking for a pair of boots that can do both hiking and casual wear that can also be resoled. I'm not one to buy something every few months so I don't like the idea of shoes that can't be repaired.

[@TrentMMoore]

That was one of the reasons I bought them, I could resolve them they work for both causal and outdoors use. I would say go try them on the sizing was one size smaller then I normally wear and you can gauge how your feet will feel in them. If you aren’t use to leather soles it can feel uncomfortable at first.

[@xmox2950]

Every Iron Ranger Ive seen that had obenaufs used on them the leather looks damaged, moist and dark. I don't recommend it. Good video though, thanks for the share.

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah I love Obenaufs for my wildland firefighting boots, but they need that type of protection. From what I hear mink oil works well with these boots, but I have yet to try it. When I do I'll post an update. Thanks for watching!

[@MarcP5267]

Offroad Odyssey those type of products will dramatically darken the leather. I use neutral leather cream.

[@TrentMMoore]

@@MarcP5267 yeah definitely I don't mind the darker look. Any recommendations for natural leather cream?

[@danielgannon9502]

@@TrentMMoore Red Wing leather cream with neatsfoot oil. Says right on the label "leather cream should not darken leather", though I think even this product could darken just a bit. YMMV

[@TrentMMoore]

In my experience really anything you put on leather will darken it a little. I don't mind I like the look once the boots look broken in and worn.

[@Theredeemedchild2]

No, don't use mink oil it'll darken them too. You need to use their leather cream.

[@TrentMMoore]

I don’t mind the dark look, but definitely noted as you are probably the 10th person to say that. Live an you learn I guess. Plus from my experience leather will naturally darken as it is in the sun.

[@pravitt4852]

Nice patina

[@TrentMMoore]

Thanks just had to wear them can’t take any credit for it. Thanks for watching.

[@dogpound7162]

Those boots look oiled to death, the natural beauty of the leather has gone, once they get like that they look scruffy, no offence, I NEVER oil my Iron Rangers, just use leather conditioner to keep them from cracking, like your's look to have, my boots are 2 years old and look smart with no cracks.

[@scarea2691]

What's the difference between conditioner and oil lol you ever take chemistry?

[@dogpound7162]

@@scarea2691 Well, imagine putting oil on your face as opposed to conditioner if you have dry skin.

[@josephlinares96]

Should have hit them with a horse hair brush before making the video, but good short sweet video

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah we will call it shooting raw... appreciate you watching. Thanks 👍

[@mikel1483]

i see you managed to make em that same muddy brown . from putting wrong products on them

[@ethancj5072]

He talked about that.

[@matttherrien9608]

Hideous.

[@cliffhogan9723]

I won’t go in a boat with them,if you had to swim in a emergency you’d sink to the bottom providing you weren’t wearing a life jacket

[@Jay-rd6fe]

honestly if u walk as much as i do u will not ware them anymore they will kill ur feet and the soles would be worn out within half a year

[@TrentMMoore]

Yeah for me there was a point at which it wasn’t to my benefit to wear them more to try and break them in.

[@BatEatsMoth]

I just buy cheapass Brahma boots from Walmart. 38 bucks for steel toes, 20 for soft toes. The soft toes are made of pleather so they don't last long, but the steel toes are leather. My last pair I had 6 years; the only reason I replaced them was because I grew into a bigger size. The Red Wings are nice, though. Just way overpriced.

[@TrentMMoore]

They are expensive but will last a lifetime. I have now switched to exclusively barefoot shoes other then when my job will not allow it. Thanks for watching!

[@haha-ty3ef]

Blacksmith's are more superior and more slick!

[@TrentMMoore]

I’ll take a look at them. Thanks

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

You need some hubbards shoe grease on those boots...

[@xiaoliu874]

So boring

[@andrewrenz1378]

Xiao Liu thanks moron

[@trevbarlow9719]

Go watch some anime.