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I sent my Wolverine 1000's to Brian the Bootmaker. He is going to put on a double leather sole and a slightly curved heel. I'll post pics when they arrive.
I sent my Wolverine 1000's to Brian the Bootmaker. He is going to put on a double leather sole and a slightly curved heel. I'll post pics when they arrive.
I've always thought the Red Wing has the soles of the Beckmans & the Iron Rangers switched. Seems to me, the lugged soles go more with the cap toe of the IR & the sole of the IR goes better with cleaner look of the Beckmans. JMHO but if the Beckmans had the same sole as the IR, I've bought them instead of the IR. My IR's took some breaking in & I'm wrestling with the idea of a pair of Beckmans...really like the non-cap toe look.
Ok, I tried them both on, and I prefer the look of the Beckmans. But the IRs fit better....
Hmmmmmm.
The Beckmans are one of my favorite all-time boots. I love the way they look once they break in. There are better made boots out there, but in terms of value, the Beckmans can't be beat.
I've had plenty of custom boots, some of which I've sold off, others which I love and will always wear, but I continue to enjoy Beckmans. I suspect I'll never move on from them. They're versatile, comfortable, and just so grab-and-go.
In general, I think both the Beckmans and the Wolverine 1000 mile boots occupy a place in the boot world that I've really learned to appreciate - good quality off-the-shelf boots that are welted, have nice leather, and embody (to me at least) a casual handsome shoe that almost anyone can reach. They're the quintessential sensible purchase. I even suspect I make more sensible decisions when I wear them
Ok, I tried them both on, and I prefer the look of the Beckmans. But the IRs fit better....
Hmmmmmm.