Actually just bought these in “Amber Harness” last month as my first boot (aside from Timberlands) and I love them. I’m 24 years old so my style tends to be more relaxed fitting and casual which this boot fits in with perfectly. I think these could attract a lot more of my generation.
Another great video! Thanks and keep them coming please. Sturdy construction and definitely more useful for gardening, woodworking, bonfires, diy projects, trips to hardware store, taking out trash, raking leaves, riding lawnmower, run to post office, etc. I wouldn’t buy them for a night out on the town, business trip, flight or meetings.
Another great review. I agree. They’re definitely a chunky work boot. Great for home DIY and gardening, but I couldn’t see myself wearing them around town, unless I’m at the DIY store picking up supplies.
i’m currently daily driving my iron rangers so i have no problem with it looking more casual than sleek. makes them way more usable for my line of work and day to day use! I’m guessing someone like myself (in my mid to late 20s) would appreciate something like this more than a sleeker looking chelsea. great review nonetheless!
I agree with you. I’m a big fan of the Iron Ranger and Blacksmiths, I have three pairs of those, but I don’t feel any attraction to wear the Classic Chelsea boots.
I watched the Stridewise review on these and one thing you forgot to touch on was the patina and wear effect on this particular leather- I was hoping you’d talk about whether they were complimentary to the Flint and Tinder jacket. Also- I’m normally an 11 sneaker and 10 on Brannock device and the Red Wing rep told me to go with 10s?
Interesting that the Red Wing rep recommended that. Since these are built with the same last as the Iron Ranger, I just took the same size as my Rangers. True but unpopular opinion: I greatly prefer the look of the patina on grain-out boots over the patina on roughouts.
I guess it is a perspective thing. As someone who wore boots for work for around a decade before going back to school these are the type of boots I'd put on after work to go out. I'd basically treat them like sneakers.
It takes a long time and some serious daily hardcore work to wear down your traction treads. Ive only replaced two sets of traction treads at the RedWing shop on my Moc's and that as after 3 years of serious daily use and abuse.
@@StrayReviews well like they say the best boot is the one you prefer to wear. Even though the RW’s are built better obviously not so much that they would stop you wearing the Rhodes. Sir I think you’ve made my decision for me and saved me $80+ 😂
