Its funny cause if youve only every worn boots/workboots made overseas they tend not to last and get replaced every like 6 months to a year ... your real lucky if you can get a solid 2 years of wear ( in my experience) so the idea of spending a lot of money on boots seems like such a huge waste... but then you get a pair of redwing boots in hand and your instantly like yeah theses are like nothing else ive ever worn and are leaps and bounds beyond in quality vs. your typical off the shelf big box store boots... and once youve experience a domestic made boot youll simply never go back to buying the cheaply made overseas boots, but its tough to make that first transition into expensive boots but the value of them quickly comes apparent.
Im a union Ironworker here in the U.S. doing mainly structural steel and these Red Wings are an industry standard. These boots are built to last. They take everything you can dish out on them day after day and keep asking for more. The break in process on them is probably what us men would compare to child birth but once the day comes that you can honestly say they're broken in well.....again Im gonna reference what it would most likely feel like the moment your first child is born. And by that point these boots will honestly have earned a spot in your family with the amount of love you come to have for them. My boots are a part of me and the day they finally say enough is enough and cannot go any further will be a truly sad day. But luckily the replacement will have already been in my possession and waiting for its day in the spotlight to pick up where their fallen brother has come to an end. Red Wings........they really are that good!!!! The way a real boot should be made. No fancy this or shiny that. Just 100% pure quality! Take note China......try and reverse engineer that lol
How long is the break in? I see a lot of stylish guys reviewing these boots so I appreciate your review as I to will be working these boots daily in the rough
This made me literally laugh out loud. And I agree! Not my first pair of Red Wings, but definitely the most brutal break-in. I'm 6 weeks in and they're just now relaxing after about 200 hours of wear time. Thanks for the laugh!
@@AdammJarvis they can take around 4 solid weeks of everyday wear. If you condition them and really work the leather then the process may be a little quicker but the beating your feet will endure will still be brutal. These boots will make you earn their loyalty. But if youre game enough to endure the boot camp of breaking them in then you will be rewarded with one of the finest pairs of footwear your feet have ever experienced,. Make sure you get a quality insole for your boots. Red wing makes a good one and timberland also makes a good one. Or even if you need a quick one a good Dr. Scholl's one will really help out. To condition your boots id suggest some good leather conditioning. I use this stuff called boot guard. You work it all over your boots into the stitching everywhere and then let it sit, After about an hour you then take a heat gun or lighter and simply warm the conditioned boot so the conditioner melts and liquifies soaking deep into the leather and stitching, boot guard not only condition your leather to soften it up it also adds a bit of water resistance to your boots,. doesn't water proof them totally but protects against water penetrating your leather, It makes the break in process a little more manageable but trust me these boots will hurt at first. Make sure your tie them up tight cause any foot play in the boot during break in will lead to instant blisters so you want your foot fitting securely so its not rubbing at all, thick double Carhart socks help. Good luck and hang in there its worth it
@@bozdude626 I ended up getting some Danner Steel Yard boots with some Heather green laces. I went to redwing and they didn't have them in stock with no idea when back in. I'll pick some up next time they in and slowly break them in. I'm lucky to have a few Redwing stores near me so easy to pop in. I use their natural boot oil on some of my leather products so I'm in there often
I’ve been debating getting a pair of these for the past several weeks, and this review was by far the most helpful resource that I’ve come across during my research! Great job, nice work!
I have these boots. Be warned, this leather is extremely easy to darken. You want to stick to Red Wing Leather Cream for conditioning. That will minimize the darkening.
Fiebing’s mink oil liquid is also very good to preserve them without darkening them too much. Use small amounts and after a while the boots become the same light color as they were from the factory.
I just picked these on Monday January 18th 2021 Martin Luther King Sale with 25% off. They were about $217 Love the fact they have an Extra welt known as the Storm Welt. Alos an additional Leather Foam Insert, and Darker eyelets as well as the Leather Laces. They look awesome with those extras as well as in Copper Rough & Tough Leather. Thanks for sharing.
The 1907s are an awesome pair of boots! Had mine for about a month now and man am I happy to have them. Going for a pair of Heritage 8830s next to have a 8" boot. By far, my most favorite 6" boots are the 1907s. Wasn't sure how I would feel about the leather laces and am surprised that I now PREFER them over fabric laces!
It was between these and the 875s for me. Ended up going with the 875 model, but this one is such a solid choice. I wasn't sure how I felt that it was on a different last and with the insole (not that I mind that extra goodness!), and I really got into the color of the 875s. What I really like about these ones is that the toe box is a bit sleeker and less upturned compared to the other models. Quite a different look to 'em. EDIT: I'm surprised that the break in was that tough for you, I actually had comfort straight out of the box with the 875s. Which I didn't expect, because my Iron Rangers were *incredibly* difficult to break in. And more surprisingly, my Made in England Docs were the toughest to break in due to it cutting up my heels. (With the Iron Rangers it was mostly about pressure points).
I just snagged a 'barely used' pair of 1907's on eBay for 150.00. No tread wear and they came with the box. I put some mink oil on them to darken and soften the leather. These thing are crazy strong, it's no wonder why Norman Reedus is still wearing them 10 years after the zombie apocalypse started. The leather has very little give, so I also recommend getting them in your actual size unless you enjoy pain.
Oh and heads up, you are supposed to trim the leather laces to your liking. Good luck! usually, most people size up with these, but some stick to their regular size and remove the insole. Peace!
I got a pair of these about 3 weeks ago, and I found them to be comfortable almost from the beginning. A thicker sock helps. But those leather laces may as well be made of spaghetti. One broke immediately. Redwing were nice enough to send a new pair, but one of those broke a few days later,
Be aware that this Moc Toe is very unforgiving if you don’t have the exact right size. The 875, 8131 etc are molding to your feet within a month or two, but this one is not gonna do that. I am still struggling with my little toe after months of wear as I use custom made insoles. The leather is so thick and sturdy, it will kill your feet af you buy them too narrow. Strange enough the 8131 last fits me better as the boot is a tad bigger at the same size and the leather is more soft and thinner. So be aware and try to buy them at the physical store or send them back if you are in doubt if the size is correct. One of the main advantages of the 1907 is the wider footprint. You have a lot more stability off-road as the soles are wider and have more contact surface with the ground.
The foot beds that come with those are excellent I add them in all my Redwing MocToe boots. The footbeds will also get a more smooth feel to them after a couple weeks of walking in them and they will get better as time goes on. The only thing I would recommend is using Redwings leather cream on the 1907’s or they can become very dark almost like black blemishes on them and the less you clean those the better they keep that beautiful color. The leather milk might be worth trying in a spot you don’t see. I have those and the concrete rough & tough leather both great looking but both change a lot the copper looks the best when new & the concrete takes a little better patina than the copper.
Thanks, I had checked out other reviews over the years as always wanted these boots, I knew there was an insole in there but no one was showing the damn thing in their reviews!
I have these same boots perfect for casual walks. I find the sole very supportive and cushioning and less impact compared to ones with a defined heel. Also I found the break in was easy but working as an electrician I’m used to boots. Thanks for sharing
Idk if you can get ahold of them, but when it comes time to resole them, unless you want to stick to redwing everything, pick up a set of the thorogood wedge soles. Their compound lasts much longer than the redwing compound does
I own these. The break-in is brutal. Unfortunately I still have some heal slip on my right boot. They look better as they're approaching the 6 month mark. The leather laces look great but not very functional; they're constantly coming undone and stretch out, I put the standard laces in and they work much better.
ducatiist I just bought some and yeah it’s really bad. I’m getting pretty bad blisters on my heels from rubbing with every step I take. Is that the experience you had?
What is that under footsole. I wish I would have bought the 875 being leather and cork. These if you wear all day being synthetic on inside tend to stink. If I can send to a cobbler and get cork and leather with a vibram sole I'd be happy
Beautiful! Thanks for showing. I really wish the 875 style/last worked for my foot, as the crepe sole was really comfortable, but everything else just wasn't meant to be.
great video....interested to see what leather care product you treat them with. I've got 8146s and after 6 months put some saphir renovateur on mine....for break in you just need to limit wear time and accept you'll be getting the odd blister
I have these boots size 7 D but my feet are wide so what happed is the boot ends up shaping to your feet after the break in and my toes pushing the sides out looking horrible! But this boot is the baddest looking boot Redwing makes just my opinion. Going to purchase this boot ee width.
Great review. Can I ask some advice please I know a lot of other people have also so apologies. I want some new boots. My feet aren’t as robust as they were before so don’t want something that’s going to kill me breaking in. What would you advise between these the 875 or some IR 8083? Thanks
I love your videos thank you so much! I just tried on a couple pairs at a RW store. I’m basically in between a 9 and 9.5 - on the 9’s my right pinky toe hits the side. It’s not very painful. Just wondering if that will loosen out as they break in, or if I should go with 9.5?
Hello sir, I have a question, I understand these are are made from a different last than the iron rangers, but I would like to figure out the right size for me. I am a size 8.5 D in iron rangers ( 9.5 in everything else); they fit snug but reallly comfortable, and length-wise, I have perfect room for my toes to wiggle and never touch the front of the boot. Do you thing I should go up half a size? Would an 8.5 be too tight on the sides to break in? Do they run as big as iron rangers? Thanks in advance, Cheers.
Hi, I went true to size on these but have just started to come around to sizing down. My recent experience in going down half a size on the Rover (same last as the IR) has been positive. I would suggest you true going down half a size on the 1907!
@@DevonReviewer yes i've seen.But i'm french and my english is not fluent, and i really dont understand what you say in the video about those jeans; A&A 5501 ? R&R 5501 ? PLease help;
Sorry, I understand. They are the IH555-01 made by Ironheart.. check out my video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P3OEXcBjeEM.html
Looks great. congrats.I have been following your vids from the beginning. I have most all the same redwings as you.I think you will enjoy the extra touches to the 1907 like the welt plus the leather insert and laces which i wish more came with the longer laces. Thanks for sharing.P.S. They are a little more bulky but you will get used to it like any other shoe just a little different.Enjoy. looking forward to the future 6 month or less break in and 1 yr review etc.
R/C Montez Boyz if I were you I’d go true to size but it’s up to you what feels good but I went true to size and just put a insole in and it feels perfect
Your videos are damn good and informative, but where do you get the time to wear all these boots that you own? You've got to be wearing them even when you sleep! Keep it going! Great videos!
@@1979augistine some people say to go up half a size from your regular redwing sizes. I am confused as to what size to get. How do they fit compared to the iron rangers width and lengthwise?
In 2023 the stitch work doesn't look that nice , its close to the edge and the mock toe isn't concentric to the boot , its crooked i have looked at 3 pairs , at my local RW dealer and can't find a pair without a defect , i ordered a pair from RW SAME ISSUE , the toe box is is crooked the stitch work is poor on the 1907 , my iron ranges are perfect , guess i want get a pair unless i settle for poor quality , i sent them back to RW, they have a good return policy .
No way these fit True to size. I’m a big guy (wish it was the height size lol) and I wear a 10.5-11US AND wear 9.5US in moc toe. These must fit snug, they’ll form to your feet. Proper size will help with breaking them in.
Not comfortable at all, got blisters first week after switching to this style hoping they would be better but. I was wrong" the lack of the inside liner makes a big comfort difference, not worth the price, very hard boots not flexible enough for me, wouldn't recommend
