Red Wing Iron Ranger - 1 Year Review

8115 Iron Ranger "Copper Rough and Tough" Review.
Thanks for tuning in guys. Boots are going to be showcased in this video as opposed to the usual sneakers. I'm trying to branch out into a more lifestyle and fashion oriented channel as opposed to a purely "sneakerguy" channel.
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Intractable Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@johntay3831]

Does not matter what job he does. He really takes care of his shoes and clean them. It aged so beautifuly.

[@Eric-yn6ur]

Do not follow his advice about not oiling leather boots. It's true they are well oiled out of the box...as all leather boots are. But over time the leather will dry out.

[@HipposHateWater]

You're supposed to condition your leather footwear with a proper leather conditioner instead of oil. They both do the job, but oil can trap moisture inside and promote dry-rot whereas leather conditioner does not.

[@martinmccann9433]

All other leather boots are not necessarily oiled BTW.

[@clippertalk]

@@HipposHateWater red wing recommends their boot oil but like you I just use a conditioner. Might experiment next winter though and use their boots oil.

[@Beerzy]

I grew up logging and collecting firewood with my dad and have a lot of experience wearing boots. All grown up now, I work in an office about 50% of the time and still like wearing boots. I bought these boots 5 days ago because they look nice and will hold up for many years. When I am not in the office I am walking the ramp looking at airplanes and meandering around hangars on the airport. Days two and three I wore these for 4 hours each day. Day four I wore these for 10 hours in and out of the office and they were not terribly uncomfortable. Day 5 I wore them for 10 hours and feel the leather just barely starting to break in. In my opinion, these boots are a great compromise between a full blown boot for demanding physical conditions, (e.g., construction, concrete, etc..) and a nice office shoe that has function. They are not waterproof or insulated so that should tell a lot.

[@justhereoutofboredom]

If you don't want the leather to crack, it's a good idea to condition the leather once in a while. Red wing recommends once a month, and will even do it for free on the spot if you bring them to one of their stores.

[@stuntboy724]

Why are people calling into question his job and whether or not he does "real" work in those boots. These are non-insulated, non-waterproof, boots with zero traction on bottom, these are not intended to be "real" work boots. They are dress shoes that go above the ankle suited for nothing more strenuous than an indoor job.

[@johngritman4840]

I have had 6 pairs of Danner's over 30 years. Always worn outside and I have to say that that I stepped into my drainage ditch and found a really soft spot. almost like quick sand, about 12 inches deep. Got myself out, took off and dried the boots after washing them out and cleaning the outside. Two days later gave them a good coat of mink oil and they looked great for the next five years. What they look like is often more related to how you care for them than the use. My brother can best be described as a professional hiker, having hiked on all continents, the Australian outback etc. His boots always looked like he was going to church so I asked him. Smooth soles for level surfaces, lugged soles for off trail. A good brushing everyday and mink oil once a week. His idea of fun is a twenty mile hike (he's 82) on a rough trail. Just one observation.

[@gerryfishman7823]

Cause people feel the need to feed their ego about how hard they work. When in reality everyone works hard to survive.

[@6000geac]

Railroad workers used these type boots all throughout the early 1900’s and into the 50’s. My grandfather wore boots like these. They weren’t iron rangers, but similar looking.

[@Jesse-gv9tf]

tou·ché mofos

[@icedcoldkilla]

Mine have the vibram sole. So they qualify as a work boot to an extent. Not steel toe so not a true work boot.

[@kartikchary]

Hey, your review was very helpful when I bought my first pair of iron rangers . Consequently I have bought a few more redwing boots including the roughneck and have also bought the Nick's Americana , Truman boots and the Chippewa boots. Iam a boot head today and my passion for boots was ignited from your 5 minute review. Thanks a lot for making this review. Keep at it.

[@KyleTam]

Thank you!

[@telemarktumalo6978]

I have these same boots in 8085. I just love them. Great quality and destined for lifetime wear. I agree with your style of care. I live in a very dry climate and will add a conditioner when they begin to look dry. I'm a lifelong motorcyclist and have lots of leather gear experience in a harsh environment. These are not Florsheim's.... let that patina show!

[@drunkinmaster1]

For the people complaining about his advice regarding the lack of oil you need to understand that iron rangers come in a variety of leathers that requires varying care. I personally have the 8085 “ copper rough and tough “ boots and they have significantly more oil than other leather types. Six months into having them my boots are still un very good condition

[@josephwoods4411]

Really good video man. Don't let these jerks try to make you feel bad for whatever job you have.

[@KyleTam]

Haha, thanks brother! I'm just a regular college student that enjoys a good pair of work boots. Nothing wrong with that. Appreciate the support and thanks for watching.

[@garygary9310]

Joseph Woods I second that comment I can't believe someone would criticize him for having these boots and there not all beat to hell and blame it on his working life. He takes care of his boots. Anyway I have these boots in oxblood color and live them so much. I bought a second pair and put them away so I have them years from now...GREAT video man!!

[@KyleTam]

Thanks brother! Appreciate it.

[@bstagg43]

After reading many reviews I ordered one full size down and they fit just right. Breaking in nicely after two months. Cleaning and conditioning is therapeutic and love doing it. Very happy with the iron rangers.

[@whale36]

Aged beautifully. Respect for the care.

[@longjonwhite]

Top tip for lace-up shoe and boot wearers : Learn to tie a proper bow knot , which should look completely symetrical , with the ends projecting side to side instead of up to down. It will look and feel better and they will not come undone. Like the dif between proper reef knot which looks right and stays put and a granny knot which does neither.

[@matttherrien9608]

I take it you know the bowline as well.

[@zed625]

> man discussing shoes > distant trumpet 🎺 goes toot > soon all you can hear is toot

[@waiting4aliens]

If you do finish work in high end remodeling the last thing you want is to track ANY dirt into a residence. You have inside and outside boots. Smooth soles let you clean the bottoms of the boot if you step into something inside the house that your people or a pet left and didn't clean up. Ate the bill for a professional cleaning of a Persian carpet because of a whoops incident.

[@yankeesuperstar]

Nice jazz

[@akcorbel]

Awesome! Great review those boots look great after a year, has a epic vintage look to them. Can't wait to get my own pair!

[@KyleTam]

Thank you! I guarantee you'll love them!

[@watchmanexpert]

@@KyleTam how is the boot now ? U still have the boot ?

[@EBthere]

imho the picture/thumbnail you use for this video is the best picture or angle of a boot or boots that a person could take. It makes these boots look like the nicest boot a person could want.

[@_swampyankee]

A whole 8 hour shift? jokes aside, nice video, went out and picked some up.

[@KyleTam]

Glad I could help you with the decision! You'll love em.

[@barrylarry3782]

They are terribly uncomfortable. Well when compared to a tennis shoe. Different kind of comfort I guess. But for a uncomfortable shoe category I'd say they are pretty comfortable. This guy got the right color too.

[@curtiswallen8977]

@@barrylarry3782 They break in eventually. It's like a good baseball glove

[@bencoupar1039]

@rayrocks10times ordered a pair and waiting . Using mine for a outing or a outing but so many people say work boots but I'm from Canada and if it's not steal toe you won't be working . Factory work as well always steal toe.

[@leotorres4425]

Hey man how did you get your boots to patina that way? Cleaning, and adding oil and such. Good video! Thanks

[@AdamDavis-ws6zz]

Thanks for the great review! I'm torn between these and the Beckmans so I'm headed to the RW store tomorrow to try them on....the lady said they don't currently have the Beckmans in the store but they could obviously order them. Looking forward to seeing either of these in person

[@chrisgathomeboy]

Looks like nobody in this comment section likes free time at all. Sounds sad, not having anything else to do besides your job. Wish you all the best hard working hero's! Anyway, nice shoes and they look great, I have the same!

Working hard for a living and improving your place in the world requires sacrifices and people who don't understand that never get anywhere. I'm not saying you don't need some recreational time but putting the nose to the grindstone and the shoulder to the wheel is what improves your standard of living.

[@whiteymamasan4138]

You just committed hate speech you fucking nazi

[@Muscle462Memory]

contrary to what you said, you do need to oil them from time to time, to get the full life out of them

[@KyleTam]

I just took mine in a few weeks ago to my local store to get them oiled! Now they're as good as new.

[@drummerdave26]

just buy the mink oil from red wing and do it yourself, why take them in and pay someone else to do something you can do yourself.

[@Muscle462Memory]

I asked Red Wing about my muleskinner iron rangers and they said oil them 2-4 times per year, maybe a little extra if they get dirty and wet. It may be more often for smooth-side-out leathers. Not too much tho, or it will rot the leather

[@KyleTam]

Ah forgot to mention if you have a local Red Wing Store, they will gladly do it for free and throw in a new set of laces free of charge!

[@Muscle462Memory]

Kyle Tam I wanted the Copper Rough & Tough ones so bad, but they don't come in wide sizes, I believe. I had to get the Muleskinner ones

[@volimvolim1]

I like these as all around boots, meaning for style, work, walking whatever

[@GAROmx]

Is the current 8085 style the same boots as the 8115? Both are Iron Ranger boots I can’t find the 8115 on their website....

[@harrylime8412]

Interesting comments about work here. I've worked as a sailor , window cleaner , scaffolder in Moscow I might add and now I 'm teaching English in a German university. I quit physical work at age 45 and have been teaching for 13 years and yes I wear work boots. If I follow the logic I shouldn't wear them as they are only for real men.

[@KyleTam]

By the ignorant comments I've seen here, the majority of these guys shouldn't wear jeans since those were originally meant for coal miners and I doubt that any of these guys are.

[@harrylime8412]

Kyle Hi Kyle. I guess this is what is termed making a virtue out of a necessity. By the same logic working men ought not wear tweed as this is associated with academic and aristocracy.

[@harrylime8412]

Kyle Oh that brings me to the idea beautiful tweed coat or jacket Levis and winderful work boots perfect attire for my job.

[@jr4chargers]

Also, If we follow that logic. People should only wear Vans for Skating, Converse and Jordans for Basketball, Running shoes for running. lol

[@mdl397]

Great concise review. They look great for a year old. The creasing seems not be too bad. I've seen some crease so badly. You've never treated them? I have a pair of Chippewas that look almost exactly like that and they're great. I also never treated the whole boot. Just brush and spot treat scratches. Same thing size wise: order .5 down. Fun fact: We're the same exact build. Nice vid.

[@KyleTam]

Thanks! The overall creasing is definitely not that bad at all, I agree. The only treatment I've done is going to my local Red Wing Store and having them do a free oiling on the boots (this was after I made the video). Other than that, these are pretty vanilla.

[@5upgunplay551]

I wear iron Rangers for style and dress. I wear thorogoods for work in the Oilfield. when I use to work on oil drilling rigs you almost had to wear Redwing pecos boots or you wouldn't make it. nice video.

[@KyleTam]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I learned something new today. Thanks brother.

[@andresalim9845]

Hi Kyle, watched this great review multiple times now thanks to you. Would you mind doing an updated review on your Iron Ranger?

[@andresalim9845]

duuudeee pls update your IR 8115 review. dying to know how it holding up so far.

[@TacticalSpray]

Good review cheers. am wearing mine now they only 2 week old.

[@KyleTam]

They're only going to get better from here!

[@germainparra4514]

Nice video Kyle like the lounge music too! Keep up the good reviews. Cheers.

[@KyleTam]

I really appreciate it! Thank you for taking the time and watching.

[@rl6319]

The best thing to do is clean them real good with saddle soap get all the dirt and old oil out of the pores let them dry well overnight and then re-oil in with A light coat of oil

[@antaresatlantis6785]

nigga you trippin

[@TheShelbyiskool]

Not necessarily a work boot but I wore these for several months working a fast paced overnight stocking/truck unloading job. Not recommended as they do hurt your feet after awhile but I did get used to this and they actually began to be comfortable after my 10 hour shifts. Its been about a year for mine as well and they are holding up great, I did lose an eye hook at work after getting it caught pulling some pallets with a jack, but that is about it. Structurally very well made.

[@TheShelbyiskool]

I had blisters on my heal and around the outer edge of my toes for about a little over a month before they were completely comfortable. I didn't treat them or oil them to help break them in though.

[@cop70s]

Got a pair of these to try them out and sent them back within a week. They are stylish and handsome (and popular) boots but IMO super uncomfortable. They are very narrow with no arch support and the cork soles are worthless. They 'clack' loudly and they get super slick when wet. The toe cap pinches down on the top of your foot and the heel is stiff enough to rub you raw. They mostly fit fine length-wise but they aren't wide enough for the average foot and ee's aren't much better. They say to size down, but I say size up just so you have room for a dr scholls. These are definitely targeted more at the dressier more 'metro' crowd, because they are not good work boots, not even good everyday walking boots really. Strongly suggest you try them on before you spend the $300 plus.

[@vagotil]

I have them for about 2 years and I can't say that it is the most comfortable boots at all. For me it's hard to imagine that someone wears them whole day

[@Jesse-gv9tf]

They are $319.00 in store and at amazon for the same style and size mentioned in the video

[@rickchavez2768]

Nice boots I feel bad getting them only for causal wear.

[@lespaniel9745]

wearing these boots at the "Blow Hole" was AMAZING for my tap skills!

[@benjamincarron9732]

the insole is just leather, that's all. Nitrile cork is what the sole is made out of on the 8111 model.

[@simongreen525]

My 8111 has vibram mini lug sole

[@morrisdennis]

I got mine used off ebay $140. Excellent shape Free s/h half size down, guy said he was sellng because they were 2 big. I stole mine almost.

[@runner2345]

I love it!! After I watched you video I ordered it!!!!!! Geez beautiful thanks!

[@KyleTam]

Good! I'm glad I could help.

[@Breal191]

That’s a beautiful boot!

[@Breal191]

Picked up my first pair in 8111s.

[@TDIsen69]

I don't think I've ever put boots on for less than eight hours.

[@Baitullmaqdis]

A handsome pair of boots

[@survivingchicago5797]

OMG..... I was looking for reviews on these boots because I work in heavy construction, I didn’t know this is what the Gillette‘s are wearing...... OK, i’ll let you boys have your fun XOXO

[@scottrgood]

Hahahah

[@climbjay]

Nice boots man. Well looked after!

[@lane_splitter982]

Those are looking nice

[@email16v]

I plan on wearing BOOT socks with cushion. Should I still size down?

[@tallica4life81]

I’m breaking in a pair I sized down from a 10.5 to 8.5. My other boots are a redwing 8” steel toe that were tight and snug brand new at the size 10.5. I can’t believe how much I sized down but the size I chose fits me just right on the new iron rangers. The copper tone color is amazing. I’ve had them for 2 months. I don’t get to wear them too much because I didn’t buy them for work I have that covered already.

[@matttherrien9608]

Crazy sizing they've got. I went down 1.5-2 sizes myself. Love my Rangers!

[@tallica4life81]

@@matttherrien9608 they are amazing. I love them. They have broken in finally with the limo tied time I get in them with them being weekend boots.

[@matttherrien9608]

@@tallica4life81 dying to get another f****** pair already, it's only been 2 months! Which color would compliment my black Ranger as well?

[@tallica4life81]

@@matttherrien9608 I absolutely love the copper rough and tough. They are amazing. That’s what I have. It’s some really amazing leather. It’s has very good pull up and scratches buff out simply. All I do is sprits it with water out of a bottle that mists and then buff with a horse hair brush. It’s almost like suede in a way. Hard to explain.

[@matttherrien9608]

@@tallica4life81 I want them to rest my black ones every other day. Then I'll want Amber Harness. That should do it. (Right)lol. Then I want a pair of f****** Sawmills for the Canadian winter!

[@kylelambert1065]

Hey Kyle, Sweet review, so envious of your boots. They look great when they're worn in. I'm highly considering getting a pair of these today or tomorrow, but I have to buy online so I'm having trouble with sizing. My feet seem to be pretty much the same size as yours (Van 9, Nike Roshe 9.5 and Timberland 8W). Are your feet slightly wide? Did you get these in 8.5D or 8.5EE? I have a slightly wider foot and can't decide between 8EE, 8.5EE or 8.5D. Thanks heaps

[@KyleTam]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Yes, you're right - my sizing is 9 Vans, 9 Converse, and 9.5 for most Nike shoes. I definitely do have a wider feet than most and I found that the 8.5D Fit me really well. I would not size down all the way to an 8 even though its an EE - it just wouldn't fit the length of your foot even if it gets the width. Your best bet would be to order from a website than does free shipping and returns with no hassle that way you can order both the 8.5D and EE and see which ones you like better. Hope that helped!

[@kylelambert1065]

Okay great, thank you for the fast reply. I can understand that about the length of the foot, my toes are almost touching the end of my 8W Timberlands. I think the 8.5D will be the right fit, but I'll get both just to be sure. Being a 'work boot' do you find that you'd just wear these to work? Or out on all occasions. I'm 24 and looking for a stylish boot that can do everything without feeling/looking too big and too much like specifically a work boot. Thank you, you've really helped!

[@KyleTam]

Glad I could help! I'm 20 years old right now so I don't have a full time job yet - I'm still in college working on my degree. I mainly purchased these boots because I read a lot of good reviews about them and where I come from, the winters are hit or miss so I wanted to be prepared and these have done the job. These are definitely stylish. They don't fit the traditional mold of work shoes with the stigma of looking too bulky or having more function than form. These hit a sweet spot that has both. I would definitely wear these to work and also out and about in the town.

[@kylelambert1065]

Okay, cool! Thanks a lot for your help Kyle, I really appreciate the time. I guess I'm preparing for a little weather too. I move to Canada in a month so these will be great in winter. Might be a little slippery in the snow with no grip haha Cheers

[@davewilson3360]

if you want your red wing boots to last you need to condition the leather I'm surprised you wood say they don't need any oiling after they leave Red Wing...use Red Wing leather cream on cooper rough n tough the color wont darken.

[@gwaddles]

Great review. Thanks

[@Rager473]

Will 2nd the half size down. I normally wear a 7 1/2 and got a 7 and they fit great.

[@johndegroot7484]

notice the inside bottom lace hole is not the same placement on both boots that would drive me insane

[@cesarmaldonado73]

Beautiful patina 😍

[@a7x4lrev]

Great review dude. Smooth dialogue

[@KyleTam]

Appreciate it!

[@damacknificent151]

I gotta be honest, i wore them out of the store and straight to the mall for some xmas shopping. 6 hours that day. A little tired. I skipped one day of not wearing then. The 2nd day 10 hrs, not tired and felt comfortable actually. Again i skipped one day. 3rd day.... they feel like the 2nd day awesome. I like to hike (not with the red wings) not sure if that helps me out or, if it helps that i wear marino wool socks with my iron rangers. I wear same kind for hiking. Also,, your feet stay dry with this wool sock.. ?? I have no complaints. Love these boots. Whatever im doing, its helping. And it didn't take me a week for them to feel comfortable, i know some people take months to break in.

Heavy wool socks are definitely worth the extra money. They do offer some cushion and they wick the moisture away from your feet. I like Smart Wool socks.

[@blankn1612]

did the leather darken on it's own? or did clean and conditioning do that? I look at the Amber and the Redwing shopkeeper said the Amber would eventually start to look like the Copper Rough and Tough. Not sure about that, but i thought I'd ask you about how the boot got dark.

[@KyleTam]

The leather gets darker on it's own. Exposure to sun wears down the leather so does just everyday wear and tear. Not to mention I also wear dark jeans and the indigo from that can also transfer over onto the leather and give it a more darker appearance towards the opening rim. Right off the bat the amber harness is definitely darker than the copper which is what I have. They both darken over time but if anything, the copper ages to the color of the amber and the amber ages darker than that. Hope that helped!

[@rocknrolln1283]

Thanks for the good review. Are those safety toe??

[@KyleTam]

No, they're not steel toed boots - just a regular leather cap-toe! Appreciate the comment. Have a good one!

[@danielheppleston3639]

Hi nice boots. Have you done anything to them ? Oils, creams, wax or condition then at all? Or just wear them and brush them? Thanks

[@KyleTam]

Just wear and brush! Everything you see is straight out of the box and casual wear and tear.

[@andresalim9845]

pls make an update on this boot if you may.

[@watchmanexpert]

How is the boot now ?

[@Commander_HW]

Would you put insole( for softer, more cushion feeling) into these boots?

[@KyleTam]

Yeah that's also another possibility. They would definitely make them more comfortable initially

[@TheStevester2]

You can put a thin insole only after the cork has broken in. If you pit a thick insole your heel will ride high and deform the heel cup of the boot.

[@user-Labirint1977]

Hey. What kind of care cream do you use?

[@davidrussell7917]

Hey Kyle can you do a new video on you're boots, love to see them!

[@wutianshuo6580]

what`s the color you bought? called amber something?

[@KyleTam]

Copper Rough and Tough!

[@billynunns]

You should oil them and take care of them. Those are nickle lace holes and loops.

[@manahaneicetea]

Hey man I really like how yours turned out I got the 8085 copper and it looks really light I was wondering if I broke them in would it darken like yours? Thanks man!

[@KyleTam]

Yes, in theory, as long as you got the same leather as mine they should show the same wear over time. Of course a lot of things can affect this such as how you use your particular boots and the weather in the place you live. I hope that helped!

[@manahaneicetea]

Kyle Tam alright thanks man!

[@krolk84]

Best looking pair of boots in the internets man! You mentioned you buffed them once a while, what did you use to buff? This color combo you achieved is so versatile and unique. I was trying to make up my mind but now def getting the copper. Many thanks for sharing!

[@KyleTam]

I'm glad it helped! From time to time, I would just use a horsehair shoe brush and buff out the shoe with elbow grease. I took it to my local Red Wing Store and they do FREE boot oiling - just gotta take it to them and they'll take care of it using RW boot oil.

[@rfoerst1]

Nice looking boots , they aged well.

[@frankfang2146]

Nice review.. Are they really comfortable and breathable?

[@KyleTam]

They are after you break them in!

[@frankfang2146]

Kyle that's good. I am gonna buy one.. Keep making more boots videos.like they way you talk

[@spydermike18]

They look awesome bro,I'm gonna buy my new ones soon😎 .

[@matttherrien9608]

How'd that go?

[@Orlanzepol123]

It’s official. I have big feet I am also a 8.5 in Iron Rangers. However, I am only 5’6”.

[@matttherrien9608]

I'm 5 ft 7 or 5'8 my Black Harness Rangers are 9.0 almost a few months into break-in, feeling good!

[@Orlanzepol123]

The Black Harness were my first IR and they still look good 4 years later. I think the Black Harness was much easier to break in than my Amber Harness because the leather is much softer.

[@morrisdennis]

Red wings vs thorogoods is like a ford chevy thing.

[@TheDMNDBros]

You named all the shoes I wear and now know for a fact I'm an 8.5 lol thanks man

[@KyleTam]

For sure!

[@choutdoorandxtrail8157]

私もアイアンレンジ 8111を所有してますが、素晴らしいエイジングですね！ 私の8111もこんな風になればいいな！ レッドウイングは最高です！

[@KimballCody]

nice boots

[@KyleTam]

Appreciate it!

[@AdrianGarcia-kw5og]

+Kyle Tam you don't get tired of wearing them all day?

[@KyleTam]

The initial week was kinda brutal because they're pretty stiff leather so it takes a while to break in but once you do it feels like wearing a pair of sneakers to me! I wore them on an 8 hour shift at my job and had no complains or blisters lmao.

[@taylordoty625]

You have got to be kidding me. One time you wore them on an 8 hour shift? you cant go into detail? You're not someone who should be reviewing a work boot if you just work in a deli. No offense man, but give some background information. Also, yes they need oil, especially if your doing hard work.

[@giocortz5871]

Taylor Doty no reason to be an ass. These aren’t even work boots as they are not insulated, not waterproof. Literally any one who can but these boots should regardless of how they’ll be used. What an ass.

[@clippertalk]

Got mine in Amber harness but kinda wish I got the copper

[@StolenAlias]

I have the opposite situation.

[@richardwalley2862]

What job do you work because they don’t seem like your job puts any wear on them

[@morrisdennis]

A true nightmare 2 break in!

[@geckomabster1625]

hi Kyle, whats the size of your ranger again? can you give me the actual tip-to-tip measurement of the outsole (heel-to-toe). appreciate it!

[@Orlanzepol123]

Size down a half size from your true size. It worked for me.

[@ambrose8496]

I'm sick of wearing sneakers. I have had many pairs of work boots. Keens, wolverines, thorogoods, redwings. They all fell apart due to the chemicals we walk through at my work. I'm getting these for everyday boots. So take the sneakers I wear everyday for everything. Shopping hiking yard work. And replacing them with these boots. It's going to be wonderful. Until winter comes around. I have Columbia snow boots for winter. They are the best. So for all of you arguing about work boots. I'm going to just have everyday boots. Leave my cheap Walmart boots for real work. Because in 6 months they will be shot. Good story grandpa!!!!

[@matttherrien9608]

I'm sick of sneakers at forty myself. I don't want them unless I'm cycling.

[@Jimster1212]

hey Kyle. Thanks for the video. How much room do you have between the end of the boot and your big toe? half inch, Inch?

[@KyleTam]

It's a pretty bulbous toebox so i'd say I have half an inch from the end and big toe. Like I said, I sized down .5 from my true to size and I since it's leather, it fits perfect now. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MarcP5267]

Jimster1212 the amount of room in the toe box doesn't matter. What matters is the fit from ball to heal.

[@Jimster1212]

+Marc Possoff thank you sir. I've been wearing mine for over a month now. I wear them everywhere I go. They are just such good looking boots I can't bring myself to wear any of my other shoes.

[@philmcclenaghan7056]

@@MarcP5267 of course it does. I had to go up another half size as my 4th toe was rubbing against the side curve. Adding a few mm stopped that.

[@BillyWalkAway]

My boots had some oild and dog uric dirt, how could i remove it ?

[@thatkiddo6683]

Hey my feet are still growing and I got a size 8.5 even though I’m just an 8 is that going to affect me much

[@KyleTam]

If they grow a lot then you might have some trouble. If you just bought them I would maybe see if you could potentially return them for a 9 and then just get an insole.

[@sarachenn6049]

I purchased redwing beckman but all the beckman i bought had cracked leather. So i returned them all

[@icedcoldkilla]

Do you not use shoe trees?

[@user-xp7gj9oi2b]

but i am going mad to own my own red wings until i have the reach a point where i dream of it

[@Orlanzepol123]

I hope you got a pair by Now

[@dominic8645]

Do you have a narrow or wide feet?

[@KyleTam]

Wide!

[@dscrappygolani7981]

Beautiful patina.

[@dietsch4633]

How often should I oil mine?

[@hondagame7069]

i bought some cheap hillfiger for winter for 30 bucks for chicago weather. they were the shittiest boots evers. do you think these red wing iron ranger would be good for chicago winters?

[@KyleTam]

Definitely don't skimp on a good pair of quality boots. These Red Wings are definitely a buy it for life item if you treat them right. As for the Chicago winters, I'm sure they can handle mild winters but if you want to be walking in snow a lot you might want to get it resoled to something with more traction

[@davidcoleman2463]

I like them but I went with the Red Wing Thousand Mile boots .

[@Orlanzepol123]

Makes no sense. Do you mean Wolverine?

[@davidrussell7917]

Hey Kyle did you do anything to get the toe of the boot that color?

[@leftspeaker2000]

I think it's darker because it does not flex or move liek the other parts.

[@KyleTam]

No, just regular wear and tear!

[@davidrussell7917]

Are you ready to sell them?

[@ryanm9869]

What brush do you use daily after using them?

[@StolenAlias]

Horsehair brush

[@EmreY25]

did you experience any heel slip in the beginning?

[@KyleTam]

Honestly, no. If anything, it was a little tight at first but the leather for the insole and overall material broke in perfectly and now its a perfect fit.

[@EmreY25]

I see, cool.

[@morrisdennis]

I've got a pr they aren't as comfortable as my thorogoods.

[@jmichael6755]

did these ever make your white socks turn red?

[@KyleTam]

I actually don't wear white socks too much. I typically stay with grey, navy and black wool socks. However, I can't really say if the leather will bleed any onto your socks. I imagine it will a little, but nothing that a simple wash and bleach can't take care of.

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

yes they do that, i have iron rangers in amber harness for nearly 3 weeks now and when i use them for work (many hours straight), the bottom of my socks is properly brown( and it is quite hard to wash off, even in 60degrees Celsius wash). I did contact the Red Wing and asked about this, and apparently this is quite normal as they use a lot of dyes etc, so when the boot gets wet it will be releasing onto the socks! They recommended either trying to wipe off the insole with a little bit of alcohol as it might limit the transfer onto the socks a bit, or simply using an additional insoles inside the boot. They did say that it will lessen over time and i'm happy with that. I love these boots so much that i can put up with this for sure. Best boots i've ever had!

[@tpp5151]

jason w I have a pair of chukkas from red wing, they would make my socks red and smell like leather

[@echowhiskey2411]

@ peter wydmuch a redwing employee told you to add an insole to a leather insole?

[@erivaldoholanda1809]

Show de bola essas botas sempre quiz ter uma dessa 😁

[@EM-cs4rj]

Wish I had a pair!

[@Orlanzepol123]

You can make it happen . Save a little and get them on sale

[@Orlanzepol123]

I got mine for $230