I Spent $2400 On Red Wings So You Don't Have To - (Sizing Guide) - DON'T LOOK LIKE A CLOWN! 🤡 

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Really kind of you to go to these lengths to help us size correctly. Thank you! Loving your content!

I just have to throw out a huge thank you for this video. Bought a pair of 1907s today and went down a whole size in EE like you suggested and these are the most comfortable boots I've ever had out of the box!

To summarize: go the Redwing store.

My Redwing Moc toe size looks like it's either the 9D or 8.5EE. I really appreciate you taking the time to help us all out with the size guide and showing us what these boots are all about through the cut-down videos! Great way to educate those if us wanting to know what we are really buying and where the value is! Keep up the great work!

God you absolute legend. I bought a pair redwings and thought they might be too big. I just know next time how to make the right choice.

This is a welcome explanation on Red Wing sizing, which others have only commented on in passing. I have bought several pairs of Red Wings in various models, and they are consistently large, even when I vary the sizes. It is a puzzle why Red Wing has sized upward from most companies. I wonder why there is not an international standard for sizing footwear to prevent surprises, disappointments, and poor investments. International standards would cover those US and British brands manufactured abroad where quality control is questionable. If international aviation can standardize on one language, a model has already been set for universal conformity. What a world!! Thanks for your videos.

So glad I found your content. I've wanted a pair of these for years now as my grandfather lived and worked in these everyday in Alaska. They hold serious nostalgia for me, of he and I doing everything from working cleaning apartments, working on the commercial set net fishing site , walking the junk yard looking for replacement alternators for the work truck or even dumpster diving to scavenge for a refrigerator compressor to make a DIY tire inflator. I found a knock off at Tractor supply and now want to get the one & done boot. Considering the huge investment this sizing video is super helpful. Keep it up.

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Great stuff! Red Wing sizing can be really intimidating, so this is helpful!

great video, thank you for taking the time to do this one

That's really crazy, I've been wearing RedWings for about 8 years and my last pair, I had to go up .5 a size and had 35+lbs of weight loss.... Good series Sir

Can’t wait for MOC-TOBER!!! Thx for your channel it’s been great and informative.

I guess I'm lucky to have several Red Wing stores local, I just go there and try them on. Some of their boots are sized larger and some aren't. I wear the King Toe steel toes for work and they're a 12 like everything else I buy and they're perfect.

Something you can do if you think yours are too big and its way too late to return/exchange. Buy a superfeet insole. I used the blue one and it got helped narrow the extra space I had in the toebox. 2 years on my moc toes now and they are honestly as comfortable as most of my sneakers.

E width, size 9 in Red Wing Moc Toe. Love my redwings! Great vid! Worth every penny!

Holy smokes, a C width going to a EE! I've never heard of that even with Red Wing. Usual recommendation for the Moc Toe is half size down in length from Brannock, true to width.

Another one knocked out of the park! Great job! I am just this minute watching Prize Fighters holding their “belts” proudly above their heads. Is there even the tiniest chance they are anything more than “GENUINE” leather at best? Lmao. Thx for the videos.

Always loved my Red Wing Boots. I always have a difficult time finding footwear. Now have no feeling in toes. ☹ Brannock size: 15 B Last Red Wing Boot bought 10/01 Measured 14 1/2 Narrow Bought 14 D Gave me 8 great years before damaging leather on steel toe

Thanks for this! Your size suggestion was right on for me. Just got a pair of 10875s at my local red wing store. Let the break in begin lol

moctober is going to be amazing. i can not wait. this pile of redwings is also quite breathtaking. srsly tho WHERE IS CAT?!??!

It’s funny, I’ve had a pair of linesman boots forever and because of the heel my foot always looks small compared to the rest of me.

I've been watching you for a while now and you do a really nice job on these vids. So I subscribed this time- looks like your subs have really grown so congrats. I also have been wanting some of these for some time and are considering other brands you've covered on the channel. I'm going with these Redwings even if they are harder to break in. I could be wearing them 20 years or longs and I only have to break them in once that whole time. Also I grew up near Redwing MN and used to drive by the factory all the time!

YOU SAVED MY FEET! Dude this was immensely helpful. I also normally wear a 10.5 in sneakers and went to my local red wing store to get measured properly. They didn’t have any moc toes or styles with the same last to try on, so the best they could do was give an educated guess to try a 9.5. I ordered the 9.5 and also bought a 9EE to compare, based on this video. Dude the 9EE fit perfectly and I woulda never thought to try those. I woulda just worn the 9.5 thinking they were supposed to fit badly lol. Thank you for saving my feet!

thank you for this! Buying boots online always seems like a gamble

Its amazing how bad some brands are with sizing. Shoepassion for example is great, they have a chart with their size and equivalent in US/UK/EU as well as a print out with length and width which helped me get my size right from the first time. Meanwhile I messaged Thursday boots telling them my foot length and asking for size advice, and they were like "oh we can't do that just give us an example of other shoes you wear" which is ridiculous as I can easily have never owned the style I want to buy.

It did tree work from 2000-2010. The boot of choice were the black Red Wing linemen boots, with the "granny" heels for gripping on climbing spurs. They were $180 back in 2002. I haven't looked, but I'm sure they've gone up in price.

Thank you. I just bought a Red Wing Mock toe 405, soft toe, when fitting found that they did run large like you explained. I tried on my size 10 Wide and it was way to long, ended up with 9 Wide which fit great. Enjoy all your videos but this one and a couple other comparison videos zeroed me into the correct size Red Wing. Thanks!

Amazon : We love this guy he ordered 8 pair of boots from us Amazon: He is returning 7 pair , our love is fading

I have these boots. You're sizing recommendation is spot on. Half size down from brannock, or a full size and go wide. And while I love these boots, they look incredible when new, but over time the get kinda frumpy looking, the seam on top of the toe gets worn out and looks bad eventually. So I'd recommend to anyone to wear them sparingly, not as an every day boot, rotate them with others.

When I started wearing Red Wings 20+ years ago they had a fancy sizing machine in their store that determined I needed a 8.5 and was sure that thing was crazy because I hear a 9.5 or even sometimes a 10 in other footwear. Well, the 8.5 EE was right and I love them

I normally wear a 9 (EU42) sneaker. I purchased a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers from the Red Wing store. They sized my foot with a fancy machine and I ended up purchasing a pair in their recommended 8.5 size. My foot fits very well in the toe box. Rather than wear them every day to break them in, I took them to work and only wore them thru lunch (I do a fair amount of walking at work). It took about a month to break them in. Your recommendation to go to a Red Wing store and be sized is perfect. That way, you won't have to return them for being too small or too large.

I live near a couple of RW stores and tried on a ton of sizes in the 975. In the end I chose 10.5 D. The overall length is fine but as you mentioned, my toes are a bit cramped width wise. I did try the wides and a longer boot but my foot was swimming around (and this was in a new stiff boot, so I reckon that would only worsen with break-in). Unlike pricy dress shoes, the RW do not give a main and heel width (eg, "D/B"), which would explain why my arch and heel were loose and sloppy in a D. I should add that I own a few RWs made on this same "23" last and all give me the same fitting headaches (hopefully they will loosen up over longer wear). I do, however own some RW Beckmans (also in 10.5 D) and they fit fine, thanks to the wider last. It's also worth noting the Brannock device also measures your rearfoot (heel to front of arch). Imagine being fitted for a pair of gloves instead of shoes - this would be like measuring the palm length. In gloves, I need a XL to avoid the palm being too tight, but then the fingers are too long...in a L glove the fingers fit great but the palm is too tight. I usually wind up buying XL gloves for comfort and to avoid ripping the palm...similarly, The Brannock device guide suggests fitting your shoes to the larger size (larger of two different foot lengths, but also the rearfoot size if that is bigger than your overall length). I normally wear anywhere from 11 to 12 in shoes but the ball of my foot often feels crushed too far forward, even if my toes have ample room lengthwise (as is the case with the RW 875). Shoe salesmen typically just use the Brannock to get size and width, but the rearfoot measurement helps you get into a properly sized shoe in the sense that your arch and the widest part of your foot (the "pivot point") should be more optimally positioned. In my case, I was surprised to see my rearfoot is a 13 on the Brannock! No wonder I feel smothered in 11s. The problem is 13s are obviously way too clownishly long to be practical for my overall length of 11-11.5. I probably would do best in custom shoes...and I'll bet lots of folks would... It's worth checking that rearfoot measurement with a Brannock. I am moving towards getting a 12 in a narrow width as a compromise in Off The Rack shoes.

I wear a 13 EE most of the time but when red wing fitted me i came out to be a 11.5 EE. I found that rather interesting comparing that to your sizing guide.

I always wore size 12 boots. I went to a Red Wing store and they sized me at a 10.5 EEE. On paper it's the same width, but as you started at 1:52 my foot was in the wrong spot and my boots always cracked and leaked. It was when I mentioned this cracking on every pair that the salesman checked my feet. Those boots fit perfectly and the size I buy to this day and where I start on all those.

I wear a size 11 Nike, size 10 Converse, ended up in a 9.5 D Iron Ranger. They fit perfect!

Everytime you cut a beautifully crafted shoe, I cry a little inside.

I wish this video existed a few years ago haha 🔥

Thanks very helpful. Love these boots and some day I’ll get them.

You’ve got to try these on. I’m a 10.5 D almost E on the brannock device, and the 10.5D fits me perfectly. I tried to force myself into a 10D because the guy said I’d be the same size in mocs as my IR’s and Weekender chukkas. 6 months and $300 later I had to go back and buy the 10.5D.

I am having a hard time with the factory leather insoles, for they still feel too hard. I’ve been wearing 875s every day for the past 3 weeks. Would you recommend an insert or wait and see? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and patience.

I can't return anything in my country, so online shoe shopping is usually a no go, which is kind of a shame considering how many options there are now. Really nice video btw.

I’m sure the contest is over by now. But I’m an 8.5 E3 I discovered your channel this week and love the content so far. I have always eyed up these boots. I buy my construction boots from red wing and love them. Wasn’t sure if the non construction boots were worth the money or not. So thank you for answering all the questions I would have.

Great reviews on your channel. Well produced and informed. But one small gripe: I have the non-metallic toe version of the Red Wings (model #2415) and I cannot for the life of me find anyone on the whole interwebs whose done a thorough review such as yours on protective toe boots, or even how the 2415 compares to the 405. I can't possibly be the only one, or maybe I am.

No biggie sending them back if its actually from Amazon itself. But if it's just a guy selling on Amazon, he is screwed.

i thought i was going to see a recipe on hot spicy chicken wings

Just to add to this, my feet are a size 8 D, when measured on a Brannock device. I wear a size 8 D Iron Ranger, Blacksmith, etc. In the RW 606 & 4473 work boots, I wear an 8 E. Not sure how a moc toe would fit, but I suspect an 8 E would be perfect, much along the same lines of my work boots I would probably want a bit more width and toe room in a moc. I know that a LOT of folks swear that you need to size down with Red Wing boots, but for myself that has never been the case.

I’m a size 10 narrow foot. Originally ordered a 9.5D from red wing in store and I ended up trying on a 9E2 with and without insoles and that ended up being the perfect fit at first. After a few months the 9EE width got too lose and I was having to really tighten the laces to keep my foot snug. UPDATE: I ended up selling both my 9EE Moc toes 1907 and 8138 and ended up getting a 9D in the 1907, 8847, and 875. That’s my true size for red wing Moc toes.

Take a few things in consideration. The Moc Toes length of the glued insole is about 1/3 inch or a small cm longer than the size that comes with the boot. My Moc Toes have size 28,5 cm in them, that’s exact the length of my foot. In real life I have about 7 mm of space left in the toe area. So my advice would be, take the size that’s exact the length of your longest foot (yes they are not the same in most cases) For the width of the boots the following. They are a bit narrow to begin with. So if you have a wider foot, forget the D. (Take a measurement!) If you want to wear thick socks, do you have insoles etc the D size could be too narrow. Especially when you wear insoles, you can’t remove the standard leather insole, as it is sturdy and heavily glued. I have narrow flat feet and use specially made insoles. My feet are 28,5 cm long. I have the 28,5 cm D size. I use thin socks. At first the Moc Toes were very narrow and my little toes were squeezed a bit. Couldn’t wear them all day. Now I’ve been wearing them for about two months they are just right as they take the shape of you feet. If you buy them online, just follow the tips and tricks in this excellent video.

I just wanna say that it's okay to be a little tight cause leather stretches and they're notorious for being really uncomfortable out of the box, great vid man!

Enjoy your channel. I usually wear a size 8.5. Keep up the great work

I have a few pairs of red wings. I was actually sized by a old timer who owned a red wing store as a 13 B! bought some 2408's had to special order them. they fit fantastic now. had them almost 12 years. steel toe. many hours on concrete.

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I went to a Red Wing store and got sized that way. I wear a size 13 sneaker but ended up getting 11.5 Red Wing Moc toes.

Very helpful video! I'm a 9.5D on the Brannock and wear 8.5D Iron Rangers. The 875 in 8.5D was way too tight. Thanks!!

Oddly enough, I bought a pair of Red Wing 1907 Heritage in size 8 (my normal size in everything) and they were impossible to break in because they were so tight. I've broken in plenty of leather boots in the past and these were absolutely gnarly and killing my feet. Tried breaking them in for a month before I called it quits. Only time they felt OK was when I wore them barefoot in my apartment once

I find them true to size, my feet are a little wide....

Don’t cut them all up!!,

Perfect video. I was going to buy a used pair from Japan and I was scared for the sizing as I wear US10.5-11 in most sneakers. I went with a 9.5 E because the price was too good and it ended up working out and for someone with wide feet who usually has to size up a whole to composite for the narrow fit, there was plenty of room in the boot. I managed to get a pair of 9874 settlers and they still had space on the sides and toebox, I think a true fit in my case could be a 9e honestly for a secure fit. But you can easily go 1.5 sizes (E) down in 23 last moc toes if you have a wider foot.

Awesome thanks for doing this bud!

Dude.....

With 2400$ you can literally buy 100 pairs of these boots in Mexico were you will get the same or better quality of this style of boots.

If you have a local Red Wing store, they have a contraption that you step on, that measures your feet and tells you what size boot/shoe you need.

Great info. I bought a custom pair of Russell moccasin boots. Really comfortable. Thanks!

9.5 EE seems to be my size. Thank you for your time and effort. Stay safe!

Thanks, i​ watched this​ video​ and​ used​ this​ for​ my​ first​ Red​ wing​ shoes.​ It​ is​ perfect​ fit.

Howdy! @Stobles 8D Keep bringing the great content!

Thanks for that. I'm about to buy a pair of redwing. I will now call to a store to try them first

This guide is on the money! I went into a Red Wings store to find my size. Starting at a half size down the employee right away told me they looked too big. I was wearing dress socks and they were a little loose. He put me then in a full size down and they were tight and crammed. Before I bought anything I looked at this video and it kept me from ordering shoes that were too small. I don't know why people think a Red Wing is different in the sense that you buy them too small. I wouldn't otherwise think too buy a shoe too small with the hopes of them stretching as much as I need. I would tell anyone to get them to fit like you would expect any other shoe to fit.

In the oil field, we wore slip ons as the tops could be used to keep our jeans dry.

I've had a pair of RW boots for 7 years-I bought my size and it was the correct size

I’m an 11.5 B on a Brannoc device and, for both the Iron Ranger and the Weekender Chukka, a 10.5 D fits me very well.

Thanks man love your video.

Good video. I am a 9.5 C on the brannock device and had 9D 875s.

Great video and I already a member of Dollar Shave

Thank's for the info I just started watching your vidios and have learned some stuff ,I'm going to buy some new Red Wings this week .THANK'S from NOR-CAL!!!!@

Good information. Thank you.

Thanks for this video

Dude this literally is awesome! I have a pair of iron rangers in a size 9… I normally wear 10/10.5

The lady at the Redwing store (been doing it for 20 years) told be to go tighter. She said the shoes get bigger over time. Redwing online also mention going for an initial tight fit.

I got a pair of blacksmiths last October and ended up going with my regular size. I tried a half size down in the store but they were so tight I could barely lace them up! Now that they’re broken in they do feel somewhat roomy, especially if I wear a lighter sock.

Yeah redwings size really funky. I normally wear a size 11.5 but I got these sized in a store at size 10

I wear a 14 sneaker and was able to drop to a 13d in my Red wing 1907’s and 8849 . But for iron rangers I dropped 2 full sizes. I don’t pay attention to red wing size numbers .. it’s best just go in and test fit a few sizes

I wear 10.5 on sneakers. 875 boots, 9.5 normal was still spacious, so I got 9 normal. But I feel there some space still. I ordered 8.5 normal to do an ultimate test on fit. Will keep the winner!!

I would like to see how moc toe boots hold up to the sparks from welding. I worked in the trades and did weld at times depending on the project. In my 40 + years working in the trades I have worn plenty of styles of boots. Like for instance when I started as an apprentice and knew it all, I wore "Gorilla" boots. I wanted to look ruff an tuff . Each boot probably wieghed ten pounds. I remember a older journeyman would poke fun and call them "disco boots" the heel was so big. But he did tell me that " if your feet are tired you're tired". It did take me a time to get me some comfortable and lightweight boots. That is where stitching comes in. It burns up if you weld. That is why I would like to see a comparison of witch moc toe boot would hold up.

3 years later! Thank you for the video

This man deserves more views

Thank you for video. Please size Irish Setter's Ashby, in a future video.

I know I'm late, but I bought my Red Wings from their Heritage store in NYC, and they told me in the shop to go a size down from my normal shoe size

Thank you sir! I lift my hat and salut you. Respect from Denmark

Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

Love the content. Came here from the Redwing Moc Toe giveaway video. Size 9.5 EE Hopefully the giveaway is still open - I’ve been wanting a pair of these for YEARS. Thanks for the opportunity.

Usually wear a ring size 8 for shoes. Went to redwing and was sized for size 5. The toebox is a bit narrow for me so sometimes the composit toe shoes I got dig in but they're otherwise pretty comfortable. It's time for a new pair tho

I know it’s Rose Anvil, but when he plugged the shave products I definitely heard ‘Roseanneville.’

Be careful with Amazon returns because if you return too much, or too often, then they do something like black list you for awhile.

mweimarer 9 EE I had a pair of Red Wing steel toe boots for 25 years. They would have lasted another 25 but my brother borrowed them and left them outside in the Texas sun for a month.

Love your content would like some build along leather projects keep it up your channel rocks

I went 1/2 size down and EE just playing it safe I’ll err on the side of more room and I got the roomier 1907 with the removable insole which I replaced with Birkenstock insoles It fits good maybe tight with the thickest socks even after 6 months

Red wings are a great shoe, my sizing is always weird between companies but last time I went to a red wing store near me it looks like I'm a size 11-11.5.

Usually a 10.5W. Bought an 11 which fits beatifully.