Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

[Sheepdog149]

Love my IR Muleskinners!

 

[wdw]

I like mine too. They look ancient straight out of the box. Not for rain, though, which is why I quickly bought the Amber Harness as well.

 

[Sheepdog149]

Yup, I'll be getting a pair of Amber IR's very soon too...

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

How have you men found the sizing on the Muleskinners? 1/2 size down from Brannock sound right? There's a big sale, and I'm considering them for around $240.

 

[wdw]

I just went same size and use thin leather insoles for comfort.

I keep reading horror stories of long and painful break-ins with IRs, but I had none of that at all. I didn't notice a thing.

I'm convinced it's because I went for the normal size and use the insoles.

 

[andy b.]

I'm between a 9 1/2 and 10D on the Brannock and I fit a 9 1/2 D in every Red Wing I've tried on. This is wearing a lighter wool sock, not a thin dress sock, and not a big thick wool winter hiking sock. My Amber Harness IRs are a 9 1/2D and I didn't have any discomfort breaking them in.

And it's been said before, sock choice can make a huge difference in how a pair of boots fit, and if they are a little loose, just go with a thicker sock. I have a pair of White's SJs that I sized specifically for thick winter socks. They are much too loose with anything else.

Andy B.

 

[djgo-cat-go]

It has been a long while since I posted anything on FL. I would like to share some pictures of my customized Redwing Beckman 9012s. Since it was needed to resole them and put new heels on the monsters. I always wanted a little different look on them, since i didn't like the original roccia sole and redwing heels, so I asked my cobbler to put on a double leather sole, stacked leather heel and finish it with Vibram Chevron soles and heels.. I asked for a slightly curved heel, and polish the finish of heel and sole to a high sheen.. The result is dramatically different and so beautiful, I feel like resoling all my Redwings!! So, what do you think?

 

[dh66]

^^Excellent!!!^^^

I have a pair of oxblood/cordovan colored 8166 that are in need of a new sole and I'm considering the same thing. Those turned out nice!

 

[dh66]

Yup, I'll be getting a pair of Amber IR's very soon too...

Pulled the trigger on a pair of these myself last night. Merry Christmas to me!

 

[handymike]

Love that look^^^

 

[Sheepdog149]

Nice "dh66!" Today, I'm wearing my new Frye Sutton mid lace boots:

I swapped the factory laces for a pair of custom horsehide laces

 

[wdw]

Be advised that the Amber Harness IRs are a perfect match for Aero chestnut Irvins and their battered brown FQHH. So the buying doesn't stop here, I'm afraid.

 

[Sheepdog149]

It has been a long while since I posted anything on FL. I would like to share some pictures of my customized Redwing Beckman 9012s. Since it was needed to resole them and put new heels on the monsters. I always wanted a little different look on them, since i didn't like the original roccia sole and redwing heels, so I asked my cobbler to put on a double leather sole, stacked leather heel and finish it with Vibram Chevron soles and heels.. I asked for a slightly curved heel, and polish the finish of heel and sole to a high sheen.. The result is dramatically different and so beautiful, I feel like resoling all my Redwings!! So, what do you think?

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Beautiful sir! Superb pics too.

 

[Grayland]

It has been a long while since I posted anything on FL. I would like to share some pictures of my customized Redwing Beckman 9012s. Since it was needed to resole them and put new heels on the monsters. I always wanted a little different look on them, since i didn't like the original roccia sole and redwing heels, so I asked my cobbler to put on a double leather sole, stacked leather heel and finish it with Vibram Chevron soles and heels.. I asked for a slightly curved heel, and polish the finish of heel and sole to a high sheen.. The result is dramatically different and so beautiful, I feel like resoling all my Redwings!! So, what do you think?

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Very nice. Look like Indy Boots on steroids!

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

It has been a long while since I posted anything on FL. I would like to share some pictures of my customized Redwing Beckman 9012s.

I like those soles. I'd be curious to hear how they wear. I believe Vibram labels those as "long wearing", but I'd like some real-life testimonials.

 

[Sloan1874]

They look great; very distinctive. Easy to walk in?

 

[dh66]

Red Wing 877

 

[Richard Warren]

I received some Alden Indy boots last week. Construction was quite disappointing. If you get some by mail be prepared to inspect and return. I couldn't as they are a "Christmas present."

 

[djgo-cat-go]

I like those soles. I'd be curious to hear how they wear. I believe Vibram labels those as "long wearing", but I'd like some real-life testimonials.

i will report back in a year...
cobbler said it will take a long time for the soles to wear out... we'll see

 

[djgo-cat-go]

They look great; very distinctive. Easy to walk in?

not sure if your comment was for me, but hey, yes, they walk better actually then the original soles.. but, quite heavy.