Work boots

[paulharvey]

Has anyone tired Redwing Irish Setter 11" pull ons, 83906 83906 11-inch Pull-On - Irish Setter Work

I wear a size 14, so I'm about 90% sure no one local will have any in stock to try; so if I get them, I'll be ordering most likely. I've had Justins (without steel toe), Wolverine (with and with out steel toe), Ariat (steel toe), and McRae (steel toe, Do Not buy...). I've been told Redwing is one of the best, without going too crazy expensive, but $170 is still a Lot of money in my book.

As a note, I wear my boots pretty much 100% of the time, I don't even own "shoes",

Edit: I'm suppose to wear steel toe at work, and they may pay a part of the bill (upto $65), but I'm not sure; I'm a strange job description, I'm 95% field work, but not classified the same as all the other field guys.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Make sure you pay attention to the description of how the boot was made/assembled. I like my red wings but try and buy American made and not american assembled. Your going to pay through the nose for them but they are better. Also, welcome to the world of big feet. I have 14 EE and trying to find boots to try on just doesn't happen. Most stores will order in boots for you if you are serious about buying, just prepared to drop the cash when they come in if they fit right. As to the irish setter, I have never had a pair of them sorry.

 

[oldballs]

I'm at the other end of the foot scale, i.e. 8EE. I just bought a pr of Danner "Rampart TFX" 11 inch pull ons @$190....plain toe. Danner makes good stuff here in USA, but this boot is not USA. So far I'm happy with the service and the boot. I have another lace up 11 inch USA boot from them that is quality. I use it for dress up.

 

[paulharvey]

Talked to the boss; they'll pay upto $65 towards a pair. He jokingly said that should buy half a pair.

I'm going to swing by the local Redwing store this afternoon maybe and check what they have. Pretty sure I'll have to order; and if that's the case, will probably do Amazon or Ebay.

It's hard to find a steel or safety toe that is good enough to wear all day, and walk miles in.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I haven't used Redwing boots in a couple of decades but they used to be good boots. I liked the Irish Setter style and color but they always seemed to stretch out with age and get at least a size larger so they slipped up and down on my feet unless I went to a really heavy sock. In order to make them fit better with age, you had to get them a bit tight in the beginning which didn't work so well with foot comfort till they got broken in. One pair, I wore the soles out before they actually got broken in. Back then you could get a good crepe re-sole for about $25 and the Redwings would last thru about 4 re-soles.
I quit wearing them when I started doing mostly office work, so I cant attest to todays quality.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Talked to the boss; they'll pay upto $65 towards a pair. He jokingly said that should buy half a pair.

I'm going to swing by the local Redwing store this afternoon maybe and check what they have. Pretty sure I'll have to order; and if that's the case, will probably do Amazon or Ebay.

It's hard to find a steel or safety toe that is good enough to wear all day, and walk miles in.

The toes are what give me the most trouble. They feel like the end of the steel toe bows inwards and squeezes my foot right at the ball, but I must have a narrow heel because it always feels loose. It would be nice if you could get fitted boots that didn't cost a grand! The online route may be the way to go if your not in a hurry, just make sure they have a good return policy!

 

[paulharvey]

Found on Ebay, buy out was $141 i think. Red Wing Leather Boot 1105, Size 14EE, ACCEPTING REASONABLE OFFERS

I actually about half jokingly offered $73. Not exactly what I wanted, and I may still need to get steel toed ones, but not a bad deal. Probably stolen... but he accept the offer. $12 shipping and $73 for the boots, so we will see how they do.

 

[ustmd]

A Kitchen Aid Stand mixer on my fell on right foot (hitting between big toe and next toe over) the week before Thanksgiving in 2008 (most expensive fruit cake I ever made). I have had to have 3 surgeries on that foot and wear customer insoles. I have developed a great appreciation for the importance of properly fitting shoes.

I do not have to wear steel toes for work (most of the time), but do wear them around the property. For me, I have found Red Wings to be the most comfortable (your mileage may vary), but I also go to the Red Wing Store and not just a general store that happens to carry them.

 

[C4Ranch]

Going on 15 yrs with my redwing pecos steel toe... Lots of abuse.

 

[paulharvey]

It amazes me to hear people wearing a pair of boots for more than 2-3 years. I hope there that good. I'll try to remember to report back after I get them

 

[oosik]

RedWing Irish Setters when its dry - - Mucks when its sloppy.

 

[kevinwak]

I have size 15 4E feet, so red wings are out for me, they don't make past size 14. I really love my timberland boots, and would choose them over shoes anyway when going for a long walk with the family.
For wet, damp, snow, in the dirt, or just something quick to slip on I wear Dunlop thermor rubber boots. I absolutely love them. They are warm in winter, cool in summer. Unlike any other rubber boots I have ever owned. I probably wear them 40% of the year!

 

[RandyT]

I primarily wear just cheap shoes from walmart, and average about 6-9 months of wear. used to wear Red Wings but couldn't get a pair to last more than 6 weeks. The toes would come loose on the ones with the clear looking sole, and would pull the leather loose from the heels on the vibram sewn on sole boots.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Though I no longer have to wear steel toes, I still have some around that I wear for doing mowing and trimming or when I work with our horses. I should say composite toes because they were allowed on my last job before I pulled the plug. I found that the composites were much more comfortable than the steel toes.

I like Red Wing shoes but I had a pair of RW steel toes that I could only describe as "cruel". I don't recall the model. The length seemed correct but the heel was loose on me which is not usually an issue with shoes for me. When the shoe flexed it seemed to pinch my insole where the steel ended.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I think Redwing is living on their PAST name! Their boots no longer last like they use to! And, when I took my last pair in for repair, after only 2 yrs of light use, my dealer/repair place told me they (Redwings) have problems, he see's it all the time! He told me to pitch them and buy new! I bought AMERICAN made to get a better made "rebuild able" boot, not to have a throw away boot! I pitched them alright, and switched brands!

I remember when Redwing was the brand to buy!!

I bought CAT books (made in China) and they already have lasted longer than the Redwings did!

SR

 

[Tomtint]

I wear Chippewas. They wear very well and I can wear them every day and get 2-3 years out of them depending on what I'm doing. Water kills boots of any kind. About a month ago my wife got a pair of Redwings (300.00) and she said they are extremely comfortable. .. That's good because I paid for them. I may try a pair the next time I get boots, but I just broke I. A pair of Chips over the last 6 weeks so it will be a while.

 

[pohorsky]

I wear Chippewas. They wear very well and I can wear them every day and get 2-3 years out of them depending on what I'm doing. Water kills boots of any kind. About a month ago my wife got a pair of Redwings (300.00) and she said they are extremely comfortable. .. That's good because I paid for them. I may try a pair the next time I get boots, but I just broke I. A pair of Chips over the last 6 weeks so it will be a while.

When I was in the $170 price range, I tried keen boots, and I really liked the toes being covered, but the soles didn't last as long as the uppers, so I up graded to USA made Chippewas and love them, even though they really are too wide. I really should be wearing a 9AA, and I don't know anybody who caries them in an ST boot.

 

[Wagtail]

Has anyone tired Redwing Irish Setter 11" pull ons, 83906 83906 11-inch Pull-On - Irish Setter Work
I've been told Redwing is one of the best, without going too crazy expensive, but $170 is still a Lot of money in my book.

As a note, I wear my boots pretty much 100% of the time, I don't even own "shoes",

Mate, if I wore one pair of boots 100% of the time, spending US$170 on them would be the least of my worries.

Sorry but I'm not familiar with that brand of boots.

 

[paulharvey]

Mate, if I wore one pair of boots 100% of the time, spending US$170 on them would be the least of my worries.

Sorry but I'm not familiar with that brand of boots.

I agree on getting good. The last pair was a $85 pair of Ariat steel toes and before that a $85 pair of Wolverine steel toes. What's funny, is I'm pretty sure they are made in same factory in PRC. They are nearly identical, and both only have a small company logo; kinda like it's there cheap line. The Ariat lasted 18 months, and the Wolverines lasted about 12 (more walking then, and a lot of it on fresh asphalt mat). Neither of those where as light or comfortable as the $150 Justin original worn boot; but Justin was out of the budget at the time, and if they have steel toe, I didn't find them. I've had $150 Wolverines that I wore through the bottoms in 6 months, so expensive doesn't mean they last.

One problem i have is that I crushed my big toe about 8 years ago, and although I have no pain now, I still walk like it. Kinda like I learned to shuffle the foot to not bend the toe then, and now it's just the way I walk.

 

[weldingisfun]

Just the opposite for me on the Wolverines. Two pair of steel toe and the uppers came apart before the soles wore out. Neither pair lasted more than 18 months. Red Wing is a nice looking boot but not for me, most uncomfortable boots I ever wore. Gave them to my son. Haven't had any feed back from him. I will follow this thread to help me find a new pair. Prefer steel toe since I work with steel and raise goats. Already lost one toenail from the one time I fed the goats while wearing rubber mud boots. Would like to learn more about the composite toe.