Loose grain on my Red Wings? - 9060 Beckman Flatbox review

[@jacksouthward1686]

Hey man loved the video! I work for redwing and I definitely agree the flat waxed laces suck, we the blacksmith comes with those laces to and I always give the customer an extra set of laces. I think lacing boots tight is a military thing (US Army) because I did the same thing and snapped the laces within a few days. I saw a comment where someone said the midsole is “cardboard” but it’s definitely a piece of full grain leather. Whenever I went to resole mine I took the old midsole and cut it in half and I could see grain structure. The midsole is sanded down near the for foot to allow for better adhesion to the rubber midsole, if you were to glue a rubber midsole to a full grain leather without sanding it wouldn’t adhere as well. I’ve had my 9060s for 3 years now. they’re the only thing I wear and I love them.

[@Kudusole]

Thanks for the information! Yes, I love these Redwings!

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

Been wearing my blacksmiths with the original waxed laces for about three years now about 2-3 days a week. They are my faves. Looking at a pair of Beckman in black cherry real soon. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@nafis6668]

My Red Wing flat laces also broke , maybe because it is made of cotton. I switched to nylon flat laces instead. Often taslan laces for work & adventure. Boot should fit snug without slop & heel slip , preventing blister. Red Wing heel counter is not as conforming , that's why it can cause blister to some people , especially during break-in.

[@bariti86]

Loose grain normally happens when the loose parts of the hide are used, like the belly. It is not necessarily weaker, but it is softer. I had a pair of boots where the left shoe was loose grain and right tight grain. That looks much worse, it looks like they were made from different hides.

[@EdAb]

Great video, thank you! Fwiw, I have a pair of Viberg 2030s in Horween’s Saddletan Chromepak. They have tons of loose grain 8:57, which really surprised me. I have abused those boots, like no other pair I've every owned, so maybe that's just "par for the course". That said, I couldn't love those boots more! Cheers

[@jansing327]

You can wear these dressed up or casual...It's REDWING's best boot ever!!

[@ECI5858]

The thing that i like about the gro cord outsoles is aside from looking good they are more durable than roccia outsoles. I have a 2014 beckman and a 2018 sheldon that had their roccia outsoles disintegrate, while my 2016 girards with gro cord are still going strong. Will be going to Tokyo in 3 weeks so i am hoping that they have my size in the beckman 9060s. BTW did you get the same size in beckman 9060 as your iron ranger 8083s?

[@HGQjazz]

3:39 I believe they are fibreboard midsoles. There are a couple re-craft videos of the Beckman on KZbin and the midsole is cardboard, as is the heel rand.

[@Kudusole]

Damn I didn't know that!! Thanks tor the info

[@ivanska3099]

Not true

[@HGQjazz]

@@ivanska3099 It depends on what you consider the midsole I guess. But there is definitely a layer of fibreboard in the midsole. I guess technically the outsole is leather with a rubber sole protector. Still the midsole is cardboard. There are plenty of cobblers on youtube that have verified it. Heel rand is also cardboard.

[@ivanska3099]

@@HGQjazz leatherboard

[@HGQjazz]

@@ivanska3099 tomato tomato. I am not hating' on Beckman's -- they're my favorite boot! I have two pairs 9016 and 9011.

[@gqfiend]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@CarmeV46]

Hi, I have size US 8 of the 875 of Red of these beautiful 9060 will I have to buy the same size?. I imagine they are just slightly narrower not shorter, correct? Thank you👋🏻

[@Kudusole]

Yes I have the same size cuz I got 875s too

[@CarmeV46]

@@Kudusole Thank you so much, you helped me, I just ordered them and I can't wait for them to arrive👋🏻

[@Kudusole]

@@CarmeV46 how are you liking it?

[@CarmeV46]

Great!!! they are perfect!! I ask you for advice, it is better to use your product immediately to nourish the skin. or should I use them for a few months first? Thank you

[@Kudusole]

@CarmeV46 good to hear! I would say given they are not too old stocks and weren't sitting on the shelf for a long time, also the leather is oiled. Therefore wear them for a bit and treat them when needed!

[@gqfiend]

I have both these boots. Don't love the shape of my 9060s. The boot isn't made for my foot. Both super cool though.

[@jansing327]

You must have them broken inn...It takes 2 month's

[@gqfiend]

@@jansing327 thanks, but I know what I'm talking about.

[@Bootlosophy]

Good luck in the Thunderdome

[@francissalva9307]

did you size the same for IR and the 9060?

[@Kudusole]

I got the same size yes!

[@Sturnburn772]

thats just how the leather is

[@Kudusole]

I got a final review on them! But they are really tough and hardwearing

[@gqfiend]

Looks like creasing. Grain break not so much.

[@va6gkthaskey311]

Great video, thank you!! Most boots i end up replacing my laces with paracord. It is stronger and more reliable then regular laces. Also i like my laces lomger then most supply anyways. To be able to tie around my ankles. Like you i like a firm tight fit. As well i usually carry paracord with me for whatever need i may have. In the off chance i break a lace i have extra. Good luck in the contest!! Cheers, beers and whiskey 🤠 🥃

[@Kudusole]

Great tip! I might need to start brining an extra pair of laces like you haha

[@va6gkthaskey311]

@@Kudusole i learned the hard way and at the time worked with guys that wouldn't let anyone live anything down. 🤣 Never made the same mistake twice if it could be helped 🤷‍♂️

[@davidcallan7844]

Loose Grain just adds character.🤷‍♂️