Redback UBBK "Easy Escape" Boots 6 Month Review

Doing a 6 month review on my Redback UBBK "Easy Escape" Boots that I use in chemicals and water. Water test is at 8:28.

[@rcastorena]

I've been using this exact Redback UBBK boot for about 20 years now. I'm a mechanic and they last me about 3 to 4 years before they start to seem worn out. They do tend to be a bit uncomfortable until they break in. My feet are sore for the first week or two with a new pair. I freaking love them!

[@mark929rr5]

best boot in the world if you walk/stand on flat concrete all day. This is the perfect boot for a mechanic or machinist. the review is true that if you size them properly the boot will be tight for about 2 weeks but they get in their sweet spot about 2 months in. i replace mine about every year to a year and a half... then use my old ones for home use and the new ones for work.

[@DimitrosSJ]

Why new ones for work? Fancy work you have, yeah?

[@Beardman56]

@@DimitrosSJ because new ones are going to be have more cushion than the worn down ones and you spend more time on your feet at work, at least I do. So I want the most comfort there

[@DimitrosSJ]

@@Beardman56 got your point! But from my experience the most comfy boots are going to be from year or two old. When everything broke in and formed with your feet.

[@JAB-wq5wd]

I love your video. I work in a power plant in the northeast region. I have to work outside, at times shoveling snow on ID fans platform. I have the steel toe version, wool socks won't work as well as ski socks. Otherwise they are great. As well as all the above you said, chemical, oil... however we burn number 6 oil in my plant, so when there is a leak of #6 oil it'll destroy any kind of boot. That oil gets everywhere. I still would buy another pair because walking around for 12 hours shift day and night they are comfortable

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

Thank you! I appreciate that! The steal toe version doesnt stay as warm as the none steel toe, but your right wool socks dont help that much. I might have to get some ski socks. But they are one of the most comfortable shoes I have owned.

[@1950harleycharley]

I have owned 2 pairs of Redbacks in the past 13 years....I wore the soles out on one pair and gave them to a friend who wanted them....the others I have had for 6 years and I wore them everyday while working in the hot and wet areas of a sewage disposal plant...great boots...and price is very fair...less than 200 and made in Australia.

[@noway234]

There true to size for me. Also, the size is Australian size on the boot. So, a 7 1/2 size on your boots is an American 8 1/2.

[@12Radius]

Loc tite super glue will help the scuff .. sand it to smooth out dry glue. It's helped a lot on mine.

[@coyote4936]

i wear a size 12 us in american boots, but in these redbacks i wear size 10 on the boot tag. ive had these black non steel toe and now have brown steel toe. they are the most comfortable boots i have ever worn

[@TheGoodfella2012]

4:00 Redback/Aussie shoes have sizing as so - the half sizes are the exact same length but are wider. So a 7 will be the same exact length as 7.5, but the 7.5 will be wider.

[@weeziteer]

Where is it wider? Around the toes or entire foot?

[@TheGoodfella2012]

@@weeziteer Cant say for sure about the entire foot but certainly the toe box

[@Jay-rd6fe]

got myself solovair chyelea boots but since i live near a forest and the winters are slippery here and wet im thjiking about getting these boots since i heard their the most comphertable shoes ever

[@dlrsnate5100]

Really a fan of Easy Escape. I have the Easy Escape HD steel toe. The difference between the HD is that it has a great double stitched toe guard. The stitching really gives the boot a great aesthetic that secures itself as a top boot. Used to use these for plumbing related work. Now I currently use these in a restaurant kitchen, they were kinda slippery at first, but after about 3 hours of first day usage, they adjusted to the slippery kitchen floor. I do agree you should go into a store and try these on. I used to wear the AUS 11 but my local retailer finally got half sizes and I was thankful to confirm that AUS 10.5 is a much more comfortable size. It’s amazing how great they feel when having a half size. I also think the steel toe helps prevent the floppy toe you’re referring too. I remember one of the first pairs I had kinda stretched and once your foot starts moving around it just gets worse and worse I highly recommend getting the steel toe HD version. These boots kick ass, the red tongue tags are so signature :)

[@davidhillewig]

Thanks for the review bro! Appreciate it from Belgium. Mine are also true to size size 10 UK - 44 EU. I tried half a size down but they felt too snug and somewhat afraid of not being able to break them in lengthwise I opted for my usual size. They were somewhat loose around the ankle though so I added an extra insole. And use the appropriate thicker socks aswell. If I can make a suggestion try a heavier sneaker running shoe type insole on top of the factory insole or replace completely. Even more comfort and stability that way. Factory insoles are too thin generally as in this case I noticed. Now I just need to find myself a job at a carwash for the full experience! Cheers

[@goranmiljus2664]

i wear these boots EVERY day... i generally get 18 months before i wear a hole in the sole. the first thing i do is spray them with wd40...makes the leather water repelant for about 6 months

[@noone-pg4lr]

How come you don’t use sno seal

[@goranmiljus2664]

it is just what i got in the shed. A friend swears by ...MARGARINE.@@noone-pg4lr

[@90lxfox3]

i have the steel toe ones like these ive had them for like 4 years and the only damage is where i dropped a brake rotor on it and it tore the leather on the toe but still water proof

[@rukusbukus]

im glad they'll stretch out because i got them in the same size as you and they're snug around the toe box, length is good tho.

[@gmarco98248]

I get mine on ebay for about 100 bucks for the non steel toe. The ebay store is boots 4 all. shipping time is usually 3 days I'm very happy with mine.save some money.

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

I might have to start buying my boots off there! as long as they are new ish! Thank you for the info!!

[@gmarco98248]

@@livingpacificnorthwest1351 you are welcome! Is always nice to save some money and still get good quality boots.

[@gmarco98248]

@@livingpacificnorthwest1351 all the boots they sell are brand new, they are a redback authorized distributor.

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

Yes! Saving money and still getting a good product is a must! Really, cant believe I didnt think to look there. HAHA. Thank you again, I appreciate it!

[@totoroutes5389]

The Blundstone Winter boot is “waterproof” as indicated on the packaging

[@aocstecchannel3496]

I did a size up. I used to wear size 9 but size 10 is perfect for both steel toe or non steel toe. Initially I bought US 9 and 9.5, both of them are too tight and very uncomfortable

[@HeritageCast]

Be interesting to get Franks or Drews to make you a all leather with a Goretex liner in them.. Thats the only thing I can see holding up....

[@DimitrosSJ]

Why no one noticed, that protector print Redback has is originally ECCO Track?

[@dave0z96]

I like Made USA versions of Redwing, Thorogoods, and made in USA Carolinas, and Whites boots and I can tell yah your car wash isn't going to destroy these brands of boots unless you get cheap China versions . I've have heard things about these Redback though I like that slip on design of them .

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

I'll have to check those brands out! These boots are very comfortable tho!

[@remb9614]

I can’t find anything about these being waterproof. I have a pair but haven’t taken them in water or snow

[@MadelnMachines]

Did they keep you warm enough in the winter? What do you use on them to keep them waterproof?

[@JacobHamilton_22]

I wear a US10 and ordered a 8.5. Think I made the right choice?

[@ADAP7IVE]

This is what I'm thinking too; same US size, will report back after I test them

[@davediesel90]

8.5 au is a 9 us but wider. The Aussie half size is the same length but a wider fit so au 8 is us 9, half size up is au 8.5 , a wide us 9

[@shanepipkin4041]

I wear 8.5 wide what size should I get

[@SoundWave209]

I wear 10us went with 9.5 on tag which is 10.5 US fit perfect

[@mastermetalshredder]

If you work in a field where there are detergents or other chemicals contacting your boots regularly, clean and oil them weekly. Otherwise do it monthly and your boots will last way longer. Can't blame the brand if you beat your stuff up and don't do the maintenance. Walmart boots are trash and won't last regardless...

[@mikemichaels4500]

How snug were they? I took your advice and went half a size down. I wore them around the house for a couple of hours, and they hurt my feet. I am afraid to try in break them in and not be able to return them.

[@53af00d]

They will loosen up with a few days worth of wear but beware theyre Aussie sizes not US

[@mikemichaels4500]

@@53af00d I ended up exchanging them for the next half size up. For me, that was true to size (after converting.) They felt more secure on my foot as they broke in because the leather was not as stiff. Your foot should not have room to slide, but they should not be snug either. People that say you should size down probably wear shoes that are too big. They get away with it by tightening the laces.

[@53af00d]

@@mikemichaels4500 awesome im glad it worked for yah. theyre a nice set of boots, i use mine for work and im standing and moving all day as a heavy vehicle mechanic. no complaints.

[@timothy6283]

My red back soles disintegrated after bugger all use

[@jbench2756]

so how are your boots? i have had mine since 2005

[@donaldfung7759]

Did these boots get bigger in length after you broke them in?

[@tarekbaassiri3071]

Can you give a reference on how these boots fit, say compared to nike trainers? I wear 11.5 nikes, but in my experience my size in boots varies greatly.. any point of reference would help!!

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

My boot size is usualy 9 1/2 mens, my shoe size (nike sneakers) can very from 9 to 9 1/2 mens just depends on the brand. I would recommend trying these boots on in person they are tricky to get the right size.

[@hamsterman81]

If you want your leather boots to be super water proof wax them with snoseal every few months, you won’t be disappointed

[@javatherus170]

Why are you cleaning cars with acid?

[@laurak6432]

Easy Escape can you show why? i go in and out many times a day.

[@KrisHarrisnNeti]

No laces you can slip out of em quick if needed. Thats all

[@pisauron]

They leak at the seams

[@sugarnads]

Pack up whinging about sizings. We have to deal with idiotic US sizing every day here in 🇭🇲

[@JudyMenzel7]

Spray some flex sel on those cracks !

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

you said order half a size smaller but it sounded like you ended up 2 sizes smaller in total correct? Im purchasing as fire station boots.

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

I usually wear 9 1/2 US boots. These boots I had to get 7 1/2 US. I have a co-worker that just bought a pair and he usually wears 10 or 10 1/2 US, he bought a pair that were 8 1/2 US I believe. At first they are snug but give them a week and they will stretch to meet your size. I recommend finding a place to try them on before you buy in person or online. Hope this helps!

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Thanks!

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

your welcome!

[@JoeKavey]

He said in the video to go a half size down.

[@JoeKavey]

So is it a half or??

[@leetnessgaming9751]

Just copped me a pair what’s uppppppp

[@michaelsherman931]

Holy shit, I've been scouring the whole internet for good waterproof boots....for a carwash I run! Hopefully it'll be good new come end of this vid, I've wasted soooo much money on trash, mucks "top of the line" immediately comes to mind 🤬

[@MortezaFC]

You said you went another half size down because of the stretching--do you think that would still be necessary with a steel toe? I'm a newly certified EMT and the steel toe version caught my eye. edit: btw you also said they were rambler leather, but it looks like smooth leather on video. (rambler leather is $120 on amazon, not $170. any idea what's up with that?)

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

My coworker has the steel toe and we both have the same size foot and boot. So I would say yes, even with the steel toe you would have to go a half size smaller. And my coworker was an EMT before this job and he absolutely loved these boots for the job, but did say the steel toe after a long shift seemed a bit heavy.( IDK if thats him being lazy or actually noticing a difference) As far as the rambler leather I was reading the Specs, I personally dont know the difference but i would agree it does look like full grain smooth leather.

[@MortezaFC]

LivingPacificNorthWest Thanks! Btw: what website did you order from?

[@livingpacificnorthwest1351]

Your welcome! I went to whistle work-wear and tried some on. which is what I recommend doing if your able.

[@JacobHamilton_22]

@@MortezaFC Did you go half size down?

[@wesb8159]

EMT WHO works as a EMT AND in a car wash, whimp because says boots are a bit heavy?!

[@mcgaugh57]

These boots are designed to be worn with 2 pairs of socks.

[@adrianmark613]

Why?

[@mcgaugh57]

@@adrianmark613 Ask them.

[@shanemorrison7867]

Just wear some thick wool socks

[@shawnmckeough]

Nowhere in the description did it say you need to wear two pairs of socks so where are you getting your information from?

[@mcgaugh57]

@@shawnmckeough Seems like I got that from their website, could be wrong.

[@fongfang13]

Lol bomb proof....😂

[@pedrorangel2750]

They garbage 🗑 i used a pair working as a mechanic and they were good for 6 months 😂😂💩💩👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻not baying again 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@williamwatkins1996]

If you didn’t buy cheap boots to begin with you wouldn’t have had your problems

[@williamwatkins1996]

619 OG key words are “to begin with” 20 to 50 dollar pair of boots are cheap boots, you can’t expect them to last.

[@williamwatkins1996]

619 OG everyone I know that has them loves them I tried a pair on and didn’t care for them I wear ariat 8” workhog lace ups. As a diesel tech I’m always climbing up on trucks or laying on the ground and they stay on my feet better and give me more support than a slip on.