Superior Alternatives to the Iron Ranger
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- The Red Wing Iron Ranger is a killer boot, there is no doubt about that. It's a fan favorite and an excellent value, but what if you just want something more? Something made of superior materials, with better finishing, and a bit less common? Here are ten superior alternatives to the ever popular Iron Ranger.
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1. Alden Indy Boot: www.theshoemart.com/alden-sho...
2. Nicks Falcon Boot: nicksboots.com/falcon-boot/
3. Whites MP-M1: www.idevaffiliate.com/31555/i...
4. Wesco Jobmaster: www.wescoboots.com/builder/Bo...
5. Viberg Service Boot: www.idevaffiliate.com/31555/i...
6. Role Club Underdog:
7. John Lofgren Combat Boot:
8. MYG Handmade Black Maria: www.myghandmade.com/product-p...
9. Clinch Graham Boots: panchoandlefty.se/product/cli...
10. White Kloud: whitekloud.stores.jp/
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Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
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I kept wondering when things were going to top out 😂 - "these boots are carved out of the cow while it's still alive by one lone monk in Tibet, and are usually around $30,000. This *next* pair though..."
Lol!! It does get pretty expensive quick!
...”is forged of dragon hide every lunar eclipse at the top of an actively erupting volcano adding a beautiful charcoal sheen. This next pair though...”
For real though its rediculous I've bought solid pickup trucks for the prices of some of these boots lol
as soon as the economy tanks
I was actually surprised that none of these topped $1000.
Those Boots just proved how great Iron Ranger are in this world.
How? I’m confused
@@Orlanzepol123 - Bc the boots compared to the Iron Rangers are significantly more expensive. Imagine someone said, "Hey, your $2,000 Ford Pinto is quality, but this $200,000 Ferrari is just as good in quality." The inference is that the Iron Rangers must be quality if they're comparable to a handcrafted boot that's cost hundreds of dollars more.
@@MikeThePike316 I'd say you are misinterpreting the "inference" they are actually making. The comparison doesn't exist because the IRs are as good as the other boots. The leverage of the IRs comes from its popularity and history, which have very little to do with their actual quality. The IRs are the trendsetters, but the other boots are far more sophisticated, customizable and durable, which is their leverage.
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@@MikeThePike316 significantly more expensive? Your comparison makes no sense, none of the boots mentioned are 100x more expensive. Most cases 2x or a little more then that (yes some are 4-5x but your getting into some crazy stuff). Its like going to buy a used car, you are set on one practical model. A Camry you could get this used beater camry that'll get the job done for 2000 dollars or you could get a this other camry that will have good tires and rims, less asthetic defects etc for 4,000 or 6,000. About 2k or 4k more.
I’ll stick with the “affordable” iron ranger.
No shit. I guarantee 9/10 people who clicked this video made the mistake of assuming that these alternatives would be LESS expensive than the boot they were being steered away from.
I’m still trying to convince myself to spend $300 on a pair of boots. 👍🏻
The "clown shoe" boot
I think he definitely slept on Grant Stone. Beautiful good year welted boot and similar in price.
1world1blood lol, I gave into the temptation and bought a pair of Iron Rangers. I’m not sure if I look cooler but I have sure enjoyed them so far.
My Red Wing Iron Rangers,
usually lasted 2-4 years under extreme work conditions, with
a lot of climbing hard terrain...
I went through 3 pair of them; which, (come to think of it..
I shoulda kept them as trophies) since I already retired working
as a land surveyor for 40 years. Recently I bought a pair of brown Corcoran jump boots, mainly for fashion and honor my nephew in his 2 tour over Baghdad with the 101st.
You have a great channel here and this video is a kool review for all those guys who like and love boots..!!
They do look really goofy...
I love Nick's Handmade Boots.
Great video Karl. It's nice to be aware of the great craftmanship out there in the world. Brian the Bootmaker and White Kloud would be my favorites.
An amazing selection of first class fashion dress work boots. Job well done - thanks.
I have the Alden 405. They're hands down my favorite boots like you said. They can dress up or dress down and they were good enough for Indy. They're good enough for me. Been wearing mine pretty much daily since I got them a year ago.
Another great review Carl . For people with wider feet the Dayton Service boot also has some great options @ ~$530.. I own the Nubuck and they're the most comfortable boot in my closet.
Just got my boots back from Brian the Bootmaker! !hes the man!!!
Awesome! New build or restoration?
@@CarlMurawski restoration :) Roleclub Half sole received them last last week all the way back in the not so sunny UK!!
That's awesome! How long of a wait did he give you when you sent the boots in?
@@andrewthehope hi sorry for late reply start to finish took 2 months ! And that was partly because I had brian send the boots back to me indirectly through a friend stateside. This made it much cheaper for me as you get bent over by the royal mail otherwise. Saved me about £100 doing it that way! Brian is the man!!! My Italian boots started life with a typical Blake stitch! And came back with a full Goodyear welt!! Fabulous work! Got three more pair that need some love but am thinking about making a holiday out of it and collecting in person next time:)
Carl,
I’m going to apologize if several people of already made this comment, as I wasn’t going to go through 480 comments to check it out but one mistake was describing the Wesco boots as being in the same area as Spokane’s -Nick‘s, or whites. Wesco is in Scappoose, Oregon. Basically right across the river here from Portland.
Thanks for the list, been a contractor for going on 40 years now, and while I have different tools for different jobs I have different boots for different situations/applications. I often wear my White’s Smokejumpers for work, but they are overkill for a client meeting...
I really appreciate the seemingly unbiased recommendations. These all look like GREAT boots! Unfortunately, none of them make women's boots. :(
Well done, Carl!
The Chippewa service boot was one of the most epic boots I have had
Sometimes a boot is for work, sometimes for show, sometimes for both. When money is no object and the art of craftsmanship is appreciated, one can look at boots from many different perspectives and points of appreciation. Thanks for the video.
i live in cambodia and the boot maker here charge me 55$ for a custom boot
Wow!
Well I'm jealous
... but your monthly salary in Cambodia is probabily 45$ 😎
Gordan Babić douchebag
@@bubbaslaughter8379 I don't think he's trying to be a douche, I think he's just trying to say the cost is probably relative to their salaries. You know, how certain things cost more in certain cities. Plus these big companies have huge mark ups on their products.
I’m 60 years old and a truck driver. I like the NYG boots. Why walk around saying I wish I had better boots for the rest of your life? I also like the builder pro for work boots
This is tremendeously hand made boot that I ever had were for 7 years till now.. I don't ever think to buy other till to day... My honor for those whose dedicated doing this extraordinary work. Perfect✊✊✊
Thank you for sharing. I have several Iron Rangers and enjoy them. They are very rugged. However nothing beats my Alden Indy boots for comfort. Be well.
Carl, you do you. You share your own opinions and you give all brands a chance, even brands from outside the US.
You don't compromise on the quality that you want.
You deserve mor views and subs.
Much appreciated my friend!
I love my Iron Rangers, 3 pairs, they take a little bit to break in but they are bombproof:)
I love that Nicks and Whites are number 2 and 3. My pair of Falcons should be done in the next 4-6weeks. Can’t wait!
Great content as always sir. For me IR has a great attraction because you can go into a store and try them on. I always have fear buying shoes online and it turn out it’s not a perfect size. Even though most of this boots are custom to your feet but i still feel uneasy about it. This is just my fear when I buy a shoe over $300. I really like the other boots construction and look but that fear pulls me back for pulling the trigger. Thank you for the great video again sir keep up the good work.
Try Nick's Boots, they'll send you another pair (one per order) if your size is wrong. They also offer consultations on sizing and will send you a boot to try on before finalizing your order. Excellent quality too. Worth every penny.
There's something about the Iron Ranger's silhouette/shape that is so much more appealing than these others.
I LOVE that most of these boots are made in the USA
Requires a trip to Japan to get? LOL. Ok I am quite happily sticking with my Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill in chromexcel. Thanks for a very interesting video and perspective, Carl.
He didn't even go into the territory of bespoke boots, either. With a bespoke boot (or shoe), they make the last custom for you, which is a weeks long process where the shoemaker measures your feet (both of them, since they are usually slightly different), meets with you to discuss your desires for the boots/shoes, and makes a trial pair for you to try on before making the final boot. The whole thing will run you $5,000 (for a shoe) up to $10,000 (for a boot) or even more. The result, though, is a shoe or boot that fits your feet absolutely perfectly.
When I first viewed this video upon release I was looking into purchasing my first pair of Iron Rangers: I purchased it and enjoyed it for a couple of months before I developed plantar fasciitis; my podiatrist effectively banned them from my rotation encouraging me to ditch fashion shoes for orthopedic shoes or inserts. After looking around the market for a better choice, I decided to get a pair of Alden 405 and was happier for it. This boot actually has arch support, a feature that is absolutely important for me because I have flat feet and eee width feet. My health problems drastically improved but still I looked around for other options with superior arch support. Fortunately I was able to purchase a pre owned, like new, White’s MP Sherman. It is without dispute the most supportive and comfortable boot I currently own. So to all of those who are appalled by the prices of these boots, I completely understand. These boots aren’t cheap but if you’re willing to buy Alden Factory Seconds or pre owned boots from online markets, you can also find more “affordable” options. It took me about three years to acquire my current boot collection so please take your time and spend your hard earned money wisely. Great video as always!
I wear the Blacksmiths (factory seconds) currently. I'm interested in the Redwing Merchant boot. I'd love to hear your thoughts on them compared to some of the other chucka/desert boots you've discussed lately.
Don’t know how I’ve missed your channel. I have 2 pairs of rangers and had to return a pair of beckmans because of quality. Check out Canada West Moorby line, similar to redwing with different finishes but leather lined as well.
Bought my iron rangers 5 years ago in the basement of the red wing store in red wing, mn with tiny defects that I can’t even see for 120.00 and they’re amazing.
There are thousands of them just waiting for you there ...
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John Robeck I live in Austin TX and have a red wing shop just down the road for me. But for some reason I want nothing more than that fly to the cities and drive down to red wing and get a pair from the flagship. So your little recommendation stating something like this makes me want to go today hahah damn covid needs to get over with.
@@ThirdMonarch last time I was there the iron ranger seconds were selling for 220. Still worth it, and the giant moc toe boot and mini museum is cool to check out.
Very nice video thank you! I love my Iron Ranger boots but I really appreciated this list you provided in particular I am thinking about getting a pair of Wesco Job masters and Nicks Falcon boots
Love the content!
There is also the Red Wing Blacksmith Boot which is about $20 cheaper than the Iron Ranger and looks a lot better (IMO) while it still being considered a work boot.
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Yeah, the rest of the Red Wing Heritage line in general gets overlooked.
Frank's Boots should be on this list...and JK boots. Both are Spokane made, same as Whites and Nicks. Crazy how a relatively obscure location has been blessed with great boot companies.
Even though the iron ranger has many similarities to these other boots, they are not really in the same category. Partially because of the style of the boot, some of the others being more dressy and partially because of the price tag. And even though some of the other boots may be better looking boots, the clown toe, which makes the IR look less "pretty", also makes it look more masculine which I think is what many guys (and girls) who buy the IR is looking for.
I like the video because many other youtubers makes it sound like the IR is the best quality boot around. There are more good looking boots, there are boots with higher quality leather and craftmanship, and there are definitely better (real) workboots. The IR is what it is and it speaks to a lot of people, me being one of them, but it is not the best boot around in any sort of way.
Det svenska tältet - Agreed. Imo RW heritage line are good quality boots that often are available for less than retail. They look great for what they are and you don't get bent out of shape if they happen to take a beating.
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Agreed i have been wanting to get some other higher quality ones, however the reality is you go out of the house in rain tall wet grass , dirt road and that happens to a $1000 pair of boots your going to be freaking out. The redwings you’re just like oh well i will clean them later no biggie.
Red wing makes some seriously good boots. That's all I know. See I actually use my boots for work and my heritage Roughnecks are some of the best work boots I've ever owned. You don't have to get a model that says work boot to use it for work. Unless you're looking for steel toe. I mean these things are the epitome of work boots. They're designed after them. Built like tanks, one of the most rugged vibram soles out there and water just pours off of these things so they're basically waterproof. Especially with the tounge design.
Now imo as a walk around boot and for dress, the IR not only looks almost perfect but it's definitely built more then rugged enough. You're not gonna wear out an IR from regular use.
So while I encourage looking at other brands, I think the IR is well worth it
I rather keep the IR and save the extra for my beers.
You're my man. 😃 Come to Croatia and we'll drink a couple of dozens of beers. I'm paying. 😃😃😃 🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻
clown look is what i love most in my iron rangers
At least you know it 😆
Get a red nose on Amazon.
Czarek P I was going to buy a pair but since he said they look like clown shoes he made me think twice about . I have small feet (8.5 ) so they might not look back. Bad he’s right IR looking more clownish on bigger sizes because those Zappos shoe models have big feet and any tyke of shoe they model look like clown shoes.
@@Orlanzepol123 I wear 9s they look just fine. Anything looks like a clown shoe when you have clown feet. For $260 they are well worth it, and even if I'd paid list price I wouldn't regret it. Worn them every day for over a year and no complaints.
Who cares if someone says they look like clown shoes? If you’re THAT insecure to worry about what someone thinks of a pair of boots that you absolutely love then I would look at myself in the mirror. BTW, I am seriously considering them and I wear a 13.
I hope your right. I have worn redwings for at least a dozen years buying 7 pairs. I have usually bought “work” boots but recently purchased a pair of Iron Rangers. During the break in process staples came through the insoles in both boots. No response from the customer service email/phone so I returned them. It is my belief that red wing is cutting quality to make a few extra pennies. Giving Nicks a chance.
Great vid and info. I think I still like the Iron Ranger. The ability to 'work' in the boot is the appeal for me. I appreciate its' sturdiness.
I agree, and that’s a key advantage to them. I’ll chop wood or work around the house in my Iron Rangers but not the more expensive boots. There’s something to be said for a boot you don’t have to worry about!
Even the outro was excellent. Quality content all around again, Sir.
Before you even revealed what your list was right off the top of my head I figured it'd have to be Nick's and it have to be White's they definitely are superior and absolutely great boots
I have RW Beckmans and IR. Great quality and you can typically get them new off EBay for considerably less wth patience. My question is if anyone has raised the heal to get more arch action. These are flat feeling boots and I wouldn’t mind standing up a bit more for feel (I’m 6’1”). Those White, Wesco, and Nick Cuban heals have me curious. Might not need that much heel but maybe 1/2 “ leather heal spacer? Thoughts?
I just bought pair of iron ranger 8085 last weekend and I'm in love.
Having worked in the oilfield for 50+ years, I can assure you that no other work boot can hold a candle to the Redwing. I tried them all (usually because some were cheaper), and always regretted it.
Fair enough! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Ever used White’s?
I appreciate your content. I like my Iron Rangers, but I find myself reaching for the Thursday Captains more often because the Iron Rangers are so casual/work boot and I do like the slightly higher heel.
Hi Carl , hope you're keeping well . Question in the Nick's boot width . I normally take a D , do you find their width OK ? Be ordering sometime soon if the tax return is good .
I can’t imagine a better looking pair of boots than the Red Wing Blacksmith. They look better everyday you wear them.
Great video Carl, would definitely love to add a pair of White's or Nick's boots to the collection in the future.
Nicks is coming out with a badass new model in waxed flesh!
Red Wings Iron Rangers Rule!! Love my Red Wings Irish Setters also!
Hey Carl, question, I'm a new electrician in the industrial/commercial field. What would you recommend when looking for a good pair of comfortable steel toe or preferably composite toe? (I wear a 10 wide if that means anything haha.) Thanks!
Thorogood boots are a good choice. I'm an Operator at a power plant and they are great for walking on concrete, staircases, and ladders.
OMG thank you soooooo much Carl awsome introduction. You have got only quality subscribers 😍😍😍
Do another video with cheaper alternatives to the Iron Ranger. I can barely stomach the price tag on the rangers and all the boots in this video are way too expensive.
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you pay for the quality, bud
Well what are the other guys doing that make it worth 400 dollars more?
Ariat Groundbreakers are my fave
Pay for the quality....yeah expensive doesn't always equal quality. Quality doesn't mean something needs to cost an arm and a leg plus a big toe.
Which Nick's boots are those at the 3:34 mark in black? I can't find them on the site. I love the all black look.
Loved the hi Jake. Hahaha another great video.
8:09 “knock it off” 😝. There are some sweet looking boots. Wow
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Ever thought about doing this same video with RW moc toes? I'd love to see some better options against the classic (imo) Red wing boot.
John Lofgren looks similar to my Chippewa service boots,nice to see what’s out there in the boot world thanks!
Happy to help!
Both based off service shoes from ww2.
I have worn out two pairs of 403s however it took me 21 years with 9 sets of soles between them. When COVID lifts with go to Alden for a replacement pair.
That said I am still breaking in to feels like slipper a pair of the Buffalo hide boots you reviewed a while back. Will get some of their jeans when I travel to get the aldens.
Will be putting in the time and labour to up grade to the look I want on the ens.
I got a pair of White's Bounty Hunters for work 4 years ago, using them 40+ hours a week. They were expensive but they lasted this long and only now needed a resole. Sent them to White's, paid $150 and got them back in less than 2 weeks. That up front cost keeps you from having to buy new boots in the future.
Chippewa 1901g20. My favorite pair of boots. For look and feel. They’re 8ich boots which I’m a big fan of. Unfortunately Chippewa discontinued them idk why
Hi Carl I want to purchase a pair of Alden 405 but it won’t be my everyday foot wear just for special occasions..... What’s your advise on taking care of them so they don’t get ruin
Finally got to watch it. Now to read the hater comments!
Thanks for the content of your video. I am a software developer. I love the look and quality of the IR boots. For my kind of job, in office 100% time, do you think it is still ok ? What kind of pants fits best with these boots ?
It depends on the formality of your office, but if you get them in black I think you can get away with them easier.
@@CarlMurawski Not too formal (shirt but without tie) Will see in black. Thanks you very much.
Hey Carl, I have a question, I just recently got some bates boots, I’ll post the code thing for it so you can see which ones I’m speaking of, but I’ve had them for a few months now and I just can’t get them to wear in very well, though I haven’t had them too long, I’ve been wearing them on multiple occasions and they just won’t break in, so any help you could offer would be much appreciated!!!
The boots I’m speaking of are the Bates 01-D-0319
hey, what would you say to calloused feet? im a runner so they calloused im still 14 nearly 15 also soo, should i get this when i grow up or not? idk what else i have to ask/tell to make an aswer certain for you but yeah.
Nice! Interesting that you had the Black Maria in the line up, I've been eying them....
Also thinking about the possible upcoming meetup. It would be really cool if it was somewhere that could host a boot shop tour, boot fitting, etc. Like Spokane... 😜😜😜😜💯😁
That’s a great idea, I may end up doing a few all over the place. Spokane is a good idea and I’ll bet we could get one of the companies to provide a tour!
Great now I have to choose which one of these I want. Leaning toward Wesco or Nicks.
I ended up with Nicks and am pleased with them. I'm sure I would have been content with Wesco too.
I love clownish shoes 😍 from vintage 70's earth shoes to big bulbous toe camper shoes etc..
I just bought a pair of off the rack Limmer boots while in New Hampshire for $400. I put down $50 to be put on the waiting list for a pair of custom fitted boots. The wait is currently 20 months, the cost will be around $800, they measure your feet, and make a maple cast that is used to make the boot out of one piece of leather, and a Vibram sole. Peter Limmer, the grandson of the founder makes them by hand. They are hiking boots that have been to the top of Everest, C. Everett Coop, the former Surgeon General had a pair. Now if I could just get the operation to fix my toe, I can break them in.
For the prices you mention THEY SHOULD BE MUCH BETTER than the IR. Had my IR for a couple years. Bought the factory seconds $169.00 put an insole in them. They are good boots. Brian The Bootmaker is an artist when it comes to resoling them.
Redwing should take note !! Thanks for the video good comparison of some nice boots.
Can't stop wearing Nicks builder pro long enough to think of buying anything else.
How do you wear boots when it is hot? I know there are work boots and you just work through the heat and wear boots and work gear when doing so. I also know that casual boots like the Iron Ranger look best with pants. What is a boot wearing option with shorts (work, casual, recreation)? Is is just the usual hiking boots? Great video......Thanks
Beyond hiking or tactical boots which serve a very distinctive purpose. The boots and shorts look can be very tricky and should probably be avoided. Suede loafers, boat shoes, sneakers, & espadrilles are much better options w/ shorts. However, you could try Suede Clarks Desert Boot, RW Weekender, Astorflex Greenflex. W/ the Clarks having no the least amount of structure, they'll probably be the least awkward.
Wescos are made in Scappoose, OR (right outside Portland) not Spokane. Their factory is pretty rad, and I'd highly suggest their Axebreakers.
What laces are those on the boots in the thumbnail?
The Iron Ranger is a good looking boot. I came to the conclusion that the last doesn't work on my feet but that's ok. I've moved on to White's Semi Dress boot and Truman boots as a more expensive rugged but fashionable alternative.
I like the low heel, for motorcycle riding. it appears you like a high heel look. Do you, man. I am 6'6" as it is.
A note on the boots as a custom boot owner for 20+ years. The "clown shoe" is a part of the Munson type last used, wide toebox, narrow instep and heel for good fit. I did not wear my custom Russell Moccasin Minimalist or others at work due to safety rules. But do have an odd size 8 1/2 EEEE. Custom boots finally made long hiking comfortable.
The basic Iron Ranger isn't built on a Munson Last, RW now offers a 8011 Munson Lasted Iron Ranger although it's a different boot. As far as the clown toe look, I feel RW exaggerates the look of the boot. You can get a Munson Lasted boot that doesn't look like this. My 1988 Chippewa Engineer Munson Lasted boots fit like a glove, looks svelte in comparison and are still hanging in there (33) years later.
Hey Carl, awesome unbiased opinion. Staying in the topic, do you believe there is boot snobs? (e. g. only this brand is good)?
Oh no doubt about it, snobs are abundant in the world of boots and menswear in general. Snobbery really gets bad when someone feels their choice makes THEM superior, and not just the product. Most people would never dream of buying a pair of $1,000 boots and that’s understandable. It’s almost like telling someone that a Rolls Royce is better than a Honda Accord, it’s objectively true but there are a lot of factors to consider. If someone goes into tremendous debt to buy that Rolls Royce it’s not the best car for THEM.
Love the iron rangers style but I need a waterproof workbook for my property(woods,creek,etc...) that can also look good in town. Anyone have an opinion on the timberland pro mill works? Thanks.
Very useful. Thanks.
Love my IR 8085 but prefer Whites MP Service Boot or Virberg. If i could only have one boot it would be Virberg. Can't believe you didn't even mention the Wolverine 1000 miler. Not as tough as the IR but more comfortable.
There's also the Wesco Henrick. Nick's also has the Robert (higher heel and more support than the Falcon). Plus, there is Frank's boots who is a relative newcomer.
I’ve seen Franks and there isn’t a ton of information about them. Drew’s is another WA company with work boots but they seem to concentrate on western styles.
Frank used to work for Nick's. He and his son run as relatively small operation in Washington. Frank's has a few dress/light duty options that compare to the Iron Ranger such as the Front Range, Wilshire, and High Country. These go from the low $425 to $500 price range. He uses 7oz-8oz leather for the upper construction as well. I'm probably going to order an 8" High Country boot later this summer.
How do you feel about Taft or Thursday boot company?
I like your choices Brother !!!👍🏾
The Clinch Garham seems to have been made with something like 1mm of leather. Maybe they'll last for a year, if you use them only for Sunday mass.
Check out the Hebtroco derby boot made in the north of England with brass screwed soles, awesome
This make me love my Iron Rangers even MORE. I do have a pair of White's on order. Never see myself going any HIGHER.
I have had my eyes on both the Alden Indy boot and the White's MP boot for a while now. Unfortunately the the funds are non-existent 😩
I like the bulbous toe. I like the heel. I like the price. Especially 2nds.
Also worth taking a look at the Rolling Dub Trio Coupen Boots
You should do a video about the Moc Toe boot, and how it evolved from a staple in the work environment to a staple casual boot (and no, im not saying its not a work boot anymore).
Really appreciate this not being a video sponsored by Thursday Boots.
Yeah, they don’t like me too much... 🤷🏻♂️
Wesco Boot Company is located in the Portland, Oregon area while Whites and Nicks boots are from Spokane, Washington.
Can you tell me where I can find a quality C width boot?
What do you think about the truman boot?
All very nice boots, have you herd of Thursday boots? Also a very nice alternative
Your videos hurt my bank account so bad.
Hahaha I’m sorry about that!!!
I didn’t understand the iron ranger so I bought a pair and the fit is so amazing
Like a golf glove I love them
I bought a pair of IR 8085 last week and I still can't help admiring it. The breaking-in is bearable while wearing RW woolen socks.
I bought a pair of IR 8085 last week and I still can't help admiring it. The breaking-in is bearable while wearing RW woolen socks.
Thanks Carl 1000 times 👍👍 very useful for me.
I’m so glad! Thank you for watching!
Do I have this right. From worst to best
1Timberland-2georgia and carolina and ariat-3danner and thorogood and redwing-4 nicks adams and whites.
I wear georgia's and considering ariat and carolina are same price point trying to make sure I'm with the right company. And when I want a nicer boot I want to make sure I don't get danners instead of thorogoods or vice versa.
They no doubt look nice, but are any of these, including the red wings, real work boots that can be worn during harsh conditions? I forge steel, hunt and do woodworking, would any of these hold up for that any length of time?
The Iron Ranger was initially a work boot. Historically, they have a bulbous cap toe since steel toes weren’t around yet (about 100 years ago). None of the boots in this video are actual work boots.