Redwing Heritage vs Wolverine 1000 Mile

[@yartp]

You hit the nail on the head with 1000 Mile being on sale a lot and I personally would never pay retail. My limit is around $250. They may use leatherboard in the heel stack, heel counter and insole but feel their selection outweighs that. RW Heritage doesn't do it for me with options. I have one pair, IR 8111. If those were to wear out, I'd get another pair of 8111s. However, those IR are my most go to boot.

[@tennesseetom8687]

I have both wolverine 1000 mile and redwing IR. For me, I really do like the work boot look of the IR but when I want to dress it up a little bit, the wolverine 1000 mile boot is the one I go to. Also, as much as I like the IR, I find the 1000 mile boot fits me better. Great video, keep them coming!

[@Retrakk]

I own both, I prefer the last on the 1000 mile boots, they are the more comfortable boot of the two. Regarding cost; I recently scored some 1000 mile boots for 140$ Canadian, brand-new in box. It's my second pair of 1000 mile's, but at that price I couldn't justify NOT buying them.

[@cowcrapper]

Oooo that audio upgrade.

[@YouShoe-1985]

@@cowcrapper thanks for noticing!

[@stevecrawford7814]

I have 3 pair of 1000 mile boots, I think they feel great on my feet regardless of the materials. Bought them all on sale. I have 3 pair of Redwings and like them as well but they cost more and for the most part aren’t as comfortable.

[@janoschfoerster2921]

I got a used pair of 1000 miles for 40$ online and had a cobbler resole with a vibram mini lug on it for 80. I really like them.

[@Blankadoodledo]

1000 Mile boots with the leather sole, all day every day!

[@toneohm]

i can agree.. i think the Thousand Mile still has alot of merit/appeal... and they have such a rich history.. its a heritage boot i'd still like to get.. along with Alden Indy,, if and when I get out of my PNW phase lol they even made some Cordovan Thousand Mile models.. they're just harder to find.. Also, I seen one on ebay that featured a Role Club outsole.. looked great.. but I blinked and it got sold.. Thanks for the content! i think your channel has been a nice addition to the youtube boot community : )

[@YouShoe-1985]

@@toneohmThanks I really appreciate it! I’ve seen those Shell cordovan 1000 miles before and they are really nice. With they would run those again. Also, love that Nutshell cover on your channel!

[@jeffe4297]

As of late-November 2024, Wolverine has their 1000 Mile boots on sale for 50% off (essentially $200). I picked up a pair in Havana Brown, though my wife said I have to wait until Christmas to open and wear them. 😂😢.

[@chinatownboy7482]

The coupon code is 1000MILEDEAL .

I do really like my wolverine boots looks.

[@toneohm]

also,, the comparison is often between 1000 Mile and Iron Ranger.. and although the 1000 Mile doesn't have the thick veg insole.., atleast it actually has a leather midsole... the IR doesn't even have a midsole.. i think a leather midsole is a very important component to have.. you can always slip in a leather insole.. but if its made without a mid sole.., you got a whole bigger problem

[@toneohm]

* see around 11:00 you mention the aftermarket insoles ; ) glad were on the same page lol

[@MorganUnfreeman]

What model redwing are you looking at? That does not seem to have a bump toe which is why I routinely chose Wolverine 1000 mile over red wing because Wolverine has less the spring.

[@YouShoe-1985]

@@MorganUnfreeman should’ve mentioned that. It’s the Blacksmith model

[@faronharris5831]

Wolverines have more interesting leather selections and leather soles on most models, and are better looking-but the redwings are great as well. The 1K Miles don’t get reviewed as well on youtube but It hasn’t been my experience that there is one that one is much better than the other- just slight differences. I like this review as I feels it’s most fair and accurate-AMEN!

[@LastNineBreaker]

I only buy the 1000 Mile on wedge soles. Makes me feel like I’m not getting shortchanged when they’re on sale.

[@馬伕]

Wolverine uses Horween Chromexcel. Some people like that.

[@YouShoe-1985]

@@馬伕 I know I do!

[@chinatownboy7482]

@@YouShoe-1985 It all comes down to your feet. How they feel on your feet, should be the deciding factor. Both are good boots which could be rebuilt. A good cobbler could rebuild the 1000 with a leather insole, and replace the synthetic lasting board. A good cobbler could rebuild an Iron Ranger with a leather midsole.

[@Brajin1]

The redwing for me. I just prefer the leather insole. I think redwing is slightly better in their leather quality.

[@Highland_Paddy]

I guess I forgot t' compare the two before I returned the RW because wrong fit for size. Added half sole t' the Wolver t' save the leather, but may throw off proportion e'er so slightly much. They could be a smidge roomier toes, I guess, but overall I like them what little I have worn. I'm sure I'll recall something else momentarily that seems t' slip the mind...

[@Highland_Paddy]

"Rose" also said the RW was a WORK leather and I thought it was thin compared t' what I expected. The others I viewed more as a "heritage" boot, so maybe I was biased already e'en tho I already had some chrome xl Thirsty boots that likely cost less. [I forget was some coupon sale? I doubt I paid full price for Wolver unlike the other.]

[@Highland_Paddy]

"Heritage", o' course, just means mostly what WAS considered work boots back in the 30s or 40s before all the foam padding stuff was added, which may have started in the 70s or sooner... Except now they cut the corners t' make the heritage boots less "worky" according t' Rose? I think we all know this already, but just in case...

[@Highland_Paddy]

Well, like ye said about the heel stack, the inners o' the 1000 mile can likely be replaced later, too, but might cost more than most would consider worthwhile rather than just replace, etc. [I'm only half thru. Did I give something away there? spoiler?]

[@Highland_Paddy]

Chrome XL is hit-miss, apparently. Neigh my fave, but an easy go-to, like ye said.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Weston does also say they DO last 1000 miles, tho. Some vids he's more pleased than others or something. I didn't buy them first way back when I saw whate'er vid that was because I was just on the market for something less generic at the time, but when I saw them discounted, I figured they were still worth a go and neigh totally hopeless like some other brands he's trashed.

[@chinatownboy7482]

Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots and Red Wing Heritage Boots are different boots. Each brand has it's own merits. Weston Kay downgrades any product which will not pay him. That is how he promotes products which do pay him. 1000 Mile Boots and Alden Indy Boots? Bad. Thursday, Rock Rooster, and Golden Fox? Good! Rose Anvil is not credible.

[@kartikchary]

What leather midsole are you taking about?? That's the outsole that's leather with a pathetic fibreboard lasting board. Plus the redwing uppers are full grain compared to cxl which is technically corrected grain !! This was an extremely opinionated argument you make ,on the basis of your personal aesthetic preferences. Also the clicking of the cxl on Wolverine boots isn't great , you could end up with a ton of loose grain. Oh yeah, that " novice / layman's" argument was the icing on the cake. Jeez man😂😂

[@chinatownboy7482]

You should make a video