Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots: Improved!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2020
- -2022 UPDATE: Northern Republic is no longer in business. I had a good experience with them, but clearly I was in the minority as they've duped several customers since then. I apologize if I led anyone to trust in a poorly run company, all I could go on was my own experience with them which was quite positive. I've left this video up because Northern Republic is no longer in business (thus impossible to do business with) and many people tend to enjoy boot teardown videos.
The Red Wing Iron Ranger is one of the best "first good boots" you can buy. It's rugged, handsome, and timelessly cool. But it's not perfect. The original cork nitrile sole left much to be desired in traction and this was the major shortcoming of the boot. So a resole was in order! For mine I got a cool retro green Dr Soles sole, a double storm welt, and leather in place of the original cork filler. This boot is now much more capable and doesn't blend in with the sea of Iron Rangers out there!
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UPDATE: I'm aware of the drama which has unfolded with Northern Republic recently. I can only speak to my experience with them which was very positive, though they also knew a video was being made of the process. I'd recommend doing your research before using any service, and this is no different.
please explain what youre referring to.
After an hour of researching and reading reddit and yelp stories about NR, unfortunately I can't give my business to them. 1st, I love my IR 8119 way too much so I cannot take the risk that NR will loose or misplace my boots somewhere they couldn't find. 2nd, the PayPal refund issues is bad, very very bad. 3rd, I don't know the owner personally but based on what I read, he played the victim card a lot. I am so glad that NR didn't messed up your resole Carl but Potter & Sons took care 3 of my boots/shoes, and they did a fantastic job so I will go back to them. I still hope that NR can turn their operation around and provide a better service. We need to keep this trade alive but we cannot blindly support a bad business.
@@henryho2293 thanks for taking the time and actually explaining. Subscribed
I haven't heard from them in AGES, so I went to their store in-person when I was in Minneapolis last week for a business trip...the place is empty... There is trash thrown around inside, the work benches are cleaned off and strewn around, there is mail all over the floor and on the desks, etc. If anyone else had sent boots, like I had, consider them gone and the money gone as well. I am so incredibly bummed out.
They also rob me.
I think they look real nice, i like the green sole and the leather instead of cork must feel great broken in. Very cool to watch a craftsman do his thing. Awesome video Carl!!!
Absolutely love the overhaul of these boots. Fantastic job!
I wasn't sure I had a "boot problem" despite having seven pairs of boots, but I just watched twenty minutes of an Iron Ranger being resoled. I think I have a problem.
Likewise lol, I was just laying here this Sunday morning thinking to myself, ‘I think I have a problem’
I am right with you man
😂😂😂😂 so true I think I’ve got a boot problem especially watching this whole video
So funny. You're not alone here. I just fired off an inquiry to NR about a resole.
Could be worse, you could be sitting in a bar getting drunk or throwing your money at a slot machine 🎰
Simply amazing work by this craftsman. I know where I’m sending my boots when I need a re-sole. I have never seen those green soles. But I love them.
Seen a few resole videos and this one is right up there with the best. Congrats to the team at Northern Republic on the job and great video Carl. Top looking boots
Thank you so much!! Your support is amazing!
Todd Hallowell been a bumpy launch for us in the US with the world chaos but getting there slowly. Will keep in touch with the progress and thanks for the interest once again. All the best
Carl Murawski More of a thank you for all your support🙌🏻 keep up the great work
They were great to start with, now they're f**kin' awesome. Lovely work from the cobbler.
Amazing work. The outcome is just phenomenal. Definitely an upgrade! The olive green sets it off. Looks manly.
God those boots look sick! So much craftsmanship in the resolve process
I have to say: I really enjoyed the music! :) Luv that new look on the IRs.
My Dad’s a classic menswear enthusiast, as I am to a degree, and he resoles his own brogues. It’s a useful skill!
Your dad sounds like a baller. That’s awesome
Really neat to see the process... Much respect for all the work.
Thanks for letting me watch!
I love this upgrade. Looks fantastic.
I bought Amber Iron rangers cuz of you 2 months ago. My first pair of real boots. I was skeptical about the sizing and thought it was too tight. But broken in, they are the most comfortable shoes I ever had. I also got a couple of different color Pisgah range laces, I also got Mad dog laces but I now prefer Pisgah due to more color options and sizes.
Fantastic! I'm so glad to hear this!
They look great Carl! Thinking I found my next pair!
The most excellent job on iron rangers I've ever seen.
Love your videos. I am a huge Iron Ranger / Red Wing fan and customer. Great for the price and get compliments on them all the time. Recommend colored boot laces for a change of pace. Saddle soap, condition and polish often for fun and good looks. Thanks for all the great product recommendations.
You just gave those boots a new soul, love it!
Yes! Thank you!
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@@karlbertiljonsson7605 r/whoosh
@@karlbertiljonsson7605 either works, lol
Man those look great! You have me wanting to swap out my soles on my new IR 8085's!
The leather midsole was very nice. The outer sole was also kick ass. That pair of boots got fine treatment. Nice.
Bought my first pair of IR's about 6 months ago and i love them. I remember breaking them in was damn hard (full day of walking basically. Almost dying at the end).
Otherwise with the boot cream, they still look damn near new and i love wearing them.
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sounds like you are ready for a pair of Nick's
@@jimshen0308 i would actually love to. But, being a student, i have to start saving an arm and a leg before i do 😂😂. Definitely something i'll consider in the future. Would you recommend nicks over whites boots?
Maqsood hassan Definitely
@@maqsoodhassan8978 I got my pair from Frank's. It comes down to your personal preference, such as, purpose of the boots, style, level of customization, and many more. I had a very pleasant time working with Frank customizing my boots. In the end, Nick's, White's, Wesco, and Frank's are all good brands.
Yep, definitely go with Franks, best fit, detail and customer service out there. Plus you can get fitted by the actual bookmaker himself if you don't mind a looong drive😁
Them iron rangers after your little mod job is now an amazing boot love em
I had a similar thought when i got mine about 6 years ago, I went to my fave local cobbler and had her put Vibram Lug half soles and heel caps glued on to the existing sole. That way I have grip and when i wear them out I can have her peel them off and glue on fresh ones!
These cobblers make it look so easy,till you try it yourself in the garage
Have you watched Cobbler Bob's videos on the topic? He shows why it "costs so much" to resole a shoe. It's not as easy as TH-cam makes it look, lol. Definitely worth the money to me.
Experts always make it look easy until you get your little monkey hands on it. I like watching them work too.
I agree, anyone who is a skilled laborer is never easy to replicate
Stride wise has a great video with Bedo’s leatherworks where he walks an enthusiast through the process. Bedo is done as Nick is struggling with the first step.
These look great! Great choice with the green!
Thanks so much!
Forgot to mention, I do enjoy your videos...very informative.
This was awesome to watch
NICE! I too sent some boots to NR for a resole with green Dr. Soles 1/2 soles & heels, 270 degree stormwelt on a vintage pair of Sheboygan 8" round toes. Looking forward to getting them back soon! Informative vid... Thank you! 🤙
Oh it's Dr Soles.
I was reading it as AR Soles for some reason
Hey Carl could you do a video on the best summer fabrics? Your video on cotton and wool was very informative, it would be nice to see a similar video on fabrics such as linen and chambray
Awesome vid. I only wear my Rangers on weekends as my job requires steel toe work boots (diesel mechanic) so it will be a while before they need resoled. Would love to beef them up like this when the time comes.
I physically cringed when I saw the guy working the lathe while wearing his necklace.
Ya I can't believe he's wearing that necklace
What an unnecessary risk to wear a necklace while working with a lathe!
Awe , I would do it . As long as it is a clip on tie , lol .
I only wear clip on ties because I’m not putting a nose around my own neck
Noose ,lol
Those look great Carl! 👍
Thank you! I’m psyched
These are pretty cool!
The background music reminds me of the true blood soundtrack lol great video!
That was amazing. Im so glad i viewed this video
That sole looks awesome and great job by the cobbler🤘🏽😁🤘🏽
Thanks for this video! My IRs needs this! Just messaged them about helping. Just found your channel and I wish i could still buy Clutch Monkey jeans as well. Luckily i have 5 pair and a vest 🙂
The shirt you are wearing looks really damn good man.
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Hey Carl @ 16:19 I couldn’t help notice how only the front edge of the heel is making contact with the ground. Why couldn’t they make the heel level? Have you noticed wearing these that because the heel is not leveled it effects your natural gait? If I received these boots I would of been extremely upset and sent them off to get rebuilt properly.
I mean... can he evem walk while wearing them?
I'd feel the same, the heel needs to be fixed
Interesting that the owner of the boots didn't reply
I clicked on your time stamp and it looks like the video was cut short so as not to show that. Hmmm...I am very concerned about this.
Carl, sent my Iron Rangers to Northern Republic for the same upgrades. They received them today. Thanks for the great video!
Right on!
I'm sure with the cost of the original purchase and the cost of resoling them, the Nick's boots are equivalent or possibly even cheaper than the total of the Rangers.
At 16:23 the heels look unbalanced- shouldn't the back of the heels touch the ground?
I noticed that too. Wonder what happened there?
Yeah, the heels look way off balance.
That is actually a great design. That way your foot rolls when walking instead of a abrupt resistance when your heel hits the ground.
When you are standing in them they will
Carl doesn’t like when the back of the heel hits the ground first.
I just got a set to replace my Danner bullruns and even though they're better built they feel more like I shoe in the 6" configuration, that extra 2 inches makes a big difference in stability
Look up Bedo's Leatherworks. Steve is a master cobbler. He talks about getting the heel to sit right.
I too noticed the heel wasn't touching the floor.
Steve would see the curved resole as fail.
Bedos work is topnotch.
Wow, thats some amazing work. they make it look so easy. when that guy was hand stitching the welt on he made it look like nothing. My IR's are like new still and im sitting here tempted to send them out lol
I have a pair of Dan Post cowboy boots that I think are going to be getting sent out ASAP
Any suggestion where I could get work like this done ? I have suggested sending my boots to NR but I held on for a bit and glad I did because of all the info I have started to hear about them.
Since we're talking about overbuilding a pair of boots, I always wondered if you could add the welting strip then blake stitch and welt stitch to a midsole then add a 2nd line of welt stitches through an outsole, a cross between blake-rapid and double stitch storm welting.
Carl I would like to see these boots on you. The reason for that is the finished product has its sole raised on an angle up and the hill of the boot up as well.
Thanks.
I would have loved to see a 360 welt conversion. Craftsmanship is top notch though and the soles from the Doctor are eye-catching !
I am assuming it is mostly a result of the heel being raised, but that angle looks like it might make a smoother transition when walking with a heel strike technique.
This was an awesome video thanks
You should do more videos with process like this. Well done.
More to come!
Love the music!
I always look forward to your video notifications, man. Just out of curiosity, in case I missed it, did you decide to resole your Iron Rangers because you'd already worn down the original soles, or were you just so dissatisfied with the lack of traction of the originals that you were ready for an upgrade? I'm currently almost finished saving up for that pair of Nick's Urban Loggers after your review and recommendation, BTW.
It was really just to change it up a bit. The cork nitrile is super tough, but I just wasnt wearing it because they had no traction.
they look amazing, the folks at Norther Republic do a fantastic job every time.
Just put an order in with Northern Republic the other day for this!!😁👍
Great vid
Hee Carl, great video once again. Just bought a pair of Ir and they been great so far. I live in the Netherlands and I am having a hard time finding other great quality boots in Europe. Do you have any recommendations. Mybe a good idea for a video?
Looks much better. What's the cost of the upgrade? I'm wondering how close it comes to just getting the Nick's in the 1st place.
After watching this video I understand why this business was circling the drain and are now thankfully toast
Did You say Corded soles and what do You think about having the speed hooks replaced with eyelets
Wow awesome 👏
Question....I am seriously considering this build....did you notice a big difference in comfort? I'm trying to decide this and a couple other options. Thanks!
Should the heal be that high off the ground on new pair, would affect arch once pressed to the ground. Any issues with that
Hey Carl you should make a video on good boots for winter camping and outdoor activities (waterproof, insulated, tall shaft, a steel toe wouldn't hurt) so far I've been checking out the redwing logger max, but I basically live in cowboy boots, and there isn't too much information for them
Hi Carl, sort of off topic but could you please include the brand / name of the product in your "products I love" list. Many of the links are for a store called backcountry which isn't available in the UK, it just redirects you to their UK arm, but then you don't actually get to see what product it is that you're recommending so I can't search to see if there is a UK supplier for it etc. Cheers, and keep up the good work.
that cobbler/shoemaker is a craftsman.
I didn’t like the Iron Ranger sole so I did a lot of searching and finally found “-the” pair. Only to find put they were discontinued. Was the Thorogood DogdeVille. Also like the Java Waxed flesh but they are 500$+.
Big improvement over the factory sole. RW should notice a pattern and try a different sole, but if it's not broke...
You should do a review on JK boots. I've heard there amazing
I had a pair of these and on the inside right at the ball of my heel was a seam. Chewed up socks in minutes then chewed up my heels. Besides that the 13s don’t come in wide and the 12s are still built on a super narrow sole. So needless to say they got buried in a closet somewhere and have never seen the light of day again
Hi, Carl. Now that Northern Republic has closed, whom would you suggest for a similar resole?
Hey Carl. What size are your IRs in this video? I like the proportions and am curious.
I was expecting you to wear them after the resole and then tell us how it feels and if that makes the Iron Ranger more comfortable...that would be a great follow up
That was Bad ass bro.
Looks great! I'm curious what that resole set you back. What would something like that cost?
About $200 all-in
Vibram soles cost $80 by themselves
What is your opinion on White's MP service boots?
They look great you just increased the value of the boots with that upgrade .. Redwing should use those soles and charge a little more if necessary .. the new mini lugs wear too easily , for sure they don’t match up to the Dr Soles
What is better red wings or doc martens or wolverine or any similar priced boot? Near impossible to find them here in norway we do got lundhags though
And is nicks the best bang for the buck in custom fitted boots? Im 31 now and want boots that will last at least 10 years of good use 3-4 days a week
Think the Iron ranger do a good job being a heritage/history inspired boot. The nitrile cork sole feels a lot more like an early 20th century type of sole for that purpose. The new mini lug vibram more like a mild modern touch on it.
Great and unique resoling done in video though. Thumbs up!
Super job! Nice soundtrack! Best regards from Ukraine.
Man, really love that shirt (and the video, too - of course!). Can you tell the brand? Thanks a lot! Cheerz
At what size you think the american ranger will be out of proportion? (and start to look like clown shoes)
They look nice in photos and on youtube clips, but if i order online I can't send back that easy.
I want to be sure before i buy
Great video.
I spend so much money on nicks, white's, wescos and proudly wear them. Are any of those my most complimented boots? Nope. My Amber IR's are haha. I have a love hate relationship with those shoes. Nowhere near comfortable but weirdly great first date boots.
That’s really interesting. I’m deciding on my next boot purchase. Your comment regarding compliments compared with your other boots is interesting. Might seal the deal on the IR.
I just got some iron rangers today and after putting them on and walking I heard a popping sound from right under the upper palm of my foot, on both. Is this normal for a new pair?
Carl, I am really impressed at the finished product with the new sole you put on your Iron Rangers. The Cobbler did what appears to be a fantastic job with the 270 degree double stitched storm welt. I do have a question though, did the Cobbler replace the cork. I don’t remember seeing that in the video. Perhaps I missed it. In any event, this was a very professional resole with a lot of attention to detail. One other observation. I was surprised to see that the Cobbler replaced the welt with a new one, as there was minimal wear to the welt. Do you happen to know why the welt was replaced? Just curious. Thanks. As usual, your video is excellent, both in content and visual, audio interest. Great job Carl!
I too am surprised that they replaced the welt. Seemed unnecessary as the original looked to be re-sole worthy.
he didn't replace the cork, instead he added a leather cutout as replacement for the cork. This works as leather and cork serve a similar function of moulding to the foot but I'm surprised because the cork didn't look like it even needed replacing. And I agree that the welt looked fine
@@Idk-dd2gn it’s one of those things where it’s preventative maintenance, which the bottom was open you may as well replace it, same thing with a lot of car maintenance
Hi Carl, I bought a pair of used Iron Rangers as project boots and would like to do a resole similar to what you did with the Northern Republic rebuild. Can you recommend somebody else that does similar rebuild work?
Why no channel cut before stitching the outsoles? Are you worried about walking on the thread?
how are they now? changing from cork to leather looks like it changed the structure of the shoe. the heel is not flat on one of those boots at least
Why is there no rubber in the middle? And how does this effect overall comfort and durability and waterproofing
I sent my new Red Wing Foreman Chukkas to Brian THE Bootmaker @ Role Club for a similar "upgrade." I'm looking forward to getting them back in a few weeks.
I heard everyone say the break in would be horrible but mine were comfortable the whole way
Man I love your movies Death Wish!
I have no issue with my IR's either. Not so easy with the moc toes though.
My IRs were fine but my Moc Toes were horrible. Break in was painful
Amazing work by the cobbler! But why did they choose for a leather filling over cork?
@Todd Hallowell thanks todd!
More comfortable and lasts longer in the end , did same thing to my iron rangers and did the honey vibram soles and the comfort went through the roof
You could do a collab with Trenton and Heath for your next resole job for some extra cloud.
Did her replace the cork insole with a strip or leather?
Like my 8085s and 8086s no oil / just ruff and tough... wipe down with damp cold water and their back nice soft and rugged .. I only like the mini lugs ... I’ll take the same lug or a bit more thicker lug by little ..
Just a question about the feel and comfort of the taller heel?
I just got my first pair of taller heel work boots relatively recently and already prefer them, they are comfortable when done right.
A $200 resole on a $320 pair of boots? ;)
They looks great. He did a fantastic job! 🖤