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Thoughts on Red Wing Shoes these days??

I'm thinking of something like these-

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/88875-red-wing-shoes/88875-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

I'm having a hell of a time finding something comfortable lately. I wear prescription orthotics in my shoes so that complicates things. I've been wearing a New Balance 978 boot (a number of pairs over the last 6-7 years) and they were comfortable but only fairly durable. They discontinued the model I was wearing and the replacement sucks ass.

I've bought and returned a couple different shoes recently and even tried on about a dozen pair tonight at Cabela's locally, nothing "works".

Thoughts on the USA made Red Wings in general?

Im not sure on the Red Wing. I know the Georgia farm and ranch line are very comfortable and need very little break in.

Try out the thorogoods, they are the best I've had. I'm on concrete 12 hours throughout the plant I work at and my feet never bother me. Best i have had in a long time.

http://workingperson.com/thorogood-814-4364-mens-american-heritage-work-boots.html

Don't like Red Wings

I've had a pair of Red Wing Irish Setter Elk Stalker 200 gram thinsilate (sp?) for about 4 years. Very comfortable, very durable and warm. Would have to give them two thumbs up. I think, however, they were made in China, not positive on that and not at home currently so I can't check, little to hot for 200 gram thinsilate in Texas right now.

You can't get any American made shoes with glued-on soles. The EPA outlawed the only glue strong enough to hold. Only sewn or nailed on soles can be made here.
I got that from a Danner rep when they went off shore with many of their boots.

I would try Keen

I have seen the quality of Red Wing go down over the years

I've been wearing red wing's for years. I only buy the American made ones. I have a pair of 4418's that I've been wearing for four years. I oil them with obenaufs leather regularly and they are still in good shape. I also have a pair of 4410'a and 2233's. They are really comfortable and hold up in the gas/oil field. I also have a pair of red wing heat moldable insoles. Best insoles I ever had.

That would explain why I cannot get a decent re-sole job done on any of my old Red Wings anymore.

I agree on the Georgia Farm and ranch, I wear the G6503. My last pair of RedWings 606 kill my feet on concrete. I tried all kind of insoles in them. The G6503 will not work with othotics b/c of a special made insole.

Im on concrete 10 hours a day.

I wear a pair of these with the oil resistant soles and really like them

402's

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/402-red-wing-shoes/402-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown


Mike

my brother works for them ..if the sole/heel is ground ...he did it .....he has walked thru a store up here > and can pick his grind from the others! the "glued ones are over seas".... if u have wide /duck feet in steel toe ..u are out of luck

Heritage line or go home.

A pair lasts me about 18 months on my job. These are what i wear. That toe guard is a life saver. My job is pretty hard on the toes. First thing that goes that causes replacement is the waterproofing. I've had 4 pairs now and that goes before they are truely "Worn out".



http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/3506-red-wing-shoes/3506-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

I have to add as we went by the plant as kids the cow hides were piled high ,and the smell was a bit different ...been around a while /rite on the missasip

Bought two pair of Thorogoods a while back. Made in USA and quality is as good as Redwing high-end boots (at $100 a pair less than Redwing). I replaced the insoles they came with by putting in some 3/4 insoles. More room for my toes and less rubbing on the top of my foot that way. The link that was provided above has some good prices.

I have a pair of these and they are the most comfortable boot I have ever owned......

http://workingperson.com/thorogood-mens-brown-814-4269-wedge-work-boots.html

I have a pair of iron rangers that I will likely be buried in.

If you have to wear custom insoles, I would call nicks or whites custom boots in spokane. They build boots to YOUR foot.