Greatest boots I’ve known. I’ve been building the Boston skyline for years in them. I’ll admit, the break in period is ridiculously long. And I recommend particular care getting the tongue centered and forming a good crease on each side. Little bit of rubbing alcohol on the hard spots speeds up the break in, and the occasional saddle soap brings em back to a brand new when they need a rehab. I rock insoles in mine, as I have very high arches. I tolerate the break because they practically become a negative of your foot. I typically have them anywhere from 4 to 6 years at a time, and resole them each year. It’s too bad to hear your negative review. I think your reviews are normally pretty good. Unfortunately, don’t think think you did your homework on this one... you can’t just try these out and get 877 comfy. You need to earn it.
Growing up in the 50's in a developing housing area, I would spend hours on hours watching the carpenters work and they for the most part wore the 877. I didn't know them by name but I always remembered the look of them. At that time I told myself I would buy that boot so, I turn 70 this June and I will buy them. It's very difficult to find and wear history but with the 877 you can.
Boot guy, you might need to change your name after this botched review. These boots are the strongest most economical, comfortable boot a man can find. The painful experience during the break in of this boot is paid back ten fold by the pure ecstasy experienced in the following years of comfort. The men that built this country had sons, and their sons had sons who build this country today... and they all love this boot. Whether this boot is coveted every 12 hour iron work day by Local 40 downtown in NYC or by the scabs down south, this is America’s best boot.
First and foremost, I appreciate your review of the boot as a tool as opposed to a fashion accessory. However, your review seems to be a number of conclusions based on your general experience with boots and not time specifically working in the 877’s. Contrary to your review, these boots are NOT uncomfortable. It is quite the opposite. I bought my first pair in 1980 as a young man of 20. Worked six years of construction before going off to college. Wore them every day of college plus another ten years afterward.. I loved these boots. They were a second skin. They were so comfortable and they protected my feet. Had them resoled three times over twenty years. I lost them when an ex-girlfriend took them after we broke up (can you believe that?) Maybe she was jealous over how much I loved my boots. lol To be fair, I know that these days there are so many more boot options from which a working guy can chose. Maybe it’s too much of a hassle to have to break in boots. Still, knowing what I know, if needed a work boot as a daily tool, I’d choose the 877’s all over again. About the only improvement that could be made is added toe protection. I’ve been a “professional” white collar worker for years now. I don’t need to wear boots. But I do. After my ex stole my 877’s, I bought a pair of Red Wing 875’s, the 6 inch boot. I love them, too.
This comment may have been 3 years ago. One of my ex girlfriends in 2001 said her aunt gave her these 877 and they were my size . They were used mabey could have been yours . Obviously I'm joking around but Emagine that lol
I work 12 hour shifts in these . They are the most comfortable boot I've ever had. Buy the insole and take the time to break them in . One month . And they will be a 2nd skin to you
never wore a more comfortable boot than this one. only complaint is the sore wears quickly...for the same reason it is so comfortable, i suppose. i have tried to find cheaper alternatives but ultimately always come back to this exact boot. this guy doesn't know what he's talking about. bought my first pair in 1988. bought my most recent pair last week. these boots only hurt me once...when i pay for them.
Boot guy, that is the only boot I put my money in. Those boots have made me more money than I could count. Those boots built the bridges and sky scrapers of this country. 12 hour days ain't got nothing on those 877s. Maybe men who wore these for 20+ year's need to do the reviews
S B....... you said well! Guys who have used those boots for many years should be saying the pros and cons of these boots. As for me these are the best quality boots you can find! And every guy l know that uses red wing boots NOT ONE MAN HAS SOMETHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT THESE BOOTS. THIS BOOT GUY REVIEWER IS JUST GIVING HIS OWN PERSONAL OPINION WITHOUT HAVING USED THESE BOOTS EVER!!!!!
Started wearing them in 1974 as an Iron Worker Apprentice. Still have a pair never put insoles in them ,kept them oiled with Red Wing Oil. No problem breaking in a pair. Best boots if you work the iron.
These are very comfortable boots.. I'm not sure what you're talking about. These do take time to break in but they SHOULD NOT hurt your feet.. if they do, you probably have the wrong size.
Bought a pair a few years ago and handed them down to my nephew. He just started the apprenticeship for ironworkers and he’s rocking them! So with that I bought another pair to run around in. Breaking them in like a man!
Exactly right. I get it, as I’m a 1911 man myself. Oh that’s funny but you are exactly right!! I have worn the 877 for 39 years now. They are great! I will buy a new pair and when they are formed out and broken in, I buy another pair so I can rotate them and always have dry wheels!!
This boot took me about a month to break In. It was a long and sometimes uncomfortable month but the payoff is so sweet. Everything including the all leather Insole are now perfectly molded to my feet and are better than any pair of orthotics I have tried. I’m pushing 10 hour days and 60 hour weeks in these and they are the first boot I have worn where my feet don’t ache at the end of the day and I’m not dying to take them off. These are not a boot I would rush Into. If you think these are going to be your next boots go buy a pair ASAP. Start wearing them on the weekends and nights around the house and doing little things like nights out on the town. After a few weeks of that when you can finally wear them the entire day start wearing them to work a few days a week. After that start wearing them every day of the work week with your back up boots in the car or locker if needed. You will get hot spots and maybe a blister every once and a while. Just understand that you are basically molding the perfect pair of boots to your feet every day you wear them. Have some mole skin in your first aid kit because you might need it. The only other thing I would add is ask for a pair of 80” laces before leaving the store and tie a little knot at the end of the laces so they don’t slip through the eyelets. Your lacing issues will be solved and you will live your new boots.
Worn mine to work in all day yesterday, and forgot I had them on. Usually I get home and can’t wait to get my boots off my feet, but I literally forgot I was wearing boots when I got home. Once you break them in properly, they are really nice to wear.
I know I’m very late to this party. But as a guy who works on his feet all day, I can say I love these boots. I bought them on a recommendation from a friend and did lots of online research beforehand. So I bit the bullet and bought a pair. And for the first two weeks all I kept thinking was “boy did I make a mistake”. I actually took them off and do don’t put them away for 6 months and went back to my old boots. When the old boots finally gave out I was to cheap to buy another pair. So I pulled out the old 877’s. And boy I sure am glad I did. After another two weeks of break in time they started to become like a second skin. That hard leather insole started to mold to my foot. After another month I didn’t want to take them off when I got home. Now all of the boots I buy have a hard leather sole and I will never go back. They can be a little though to break in. But when you do the will be the most comfortable boots you will own. And they will last longer than those foam insole boots that start to break down the minute you start wearing them.
Ironworker we love wearing this type of boots, it’s worth the pain, and this boot had made me more money that I can count. Hipster stop wearing them. This are made for real hard working man. SF LOCAL 377
Best boots I've bought. These are for work not chilling. Waterproof and comfy. The break in period didn't take long for meand there very comfortable even after 12 + hour days. Had many of these boots since 1996. Resoled many of them and they last years. Only boot I will buy. I work in the asphalt field. There great for work dont listen to this guy.
As for me these are the best quality boots a man can find. The best!!! And every guy l know that uses red wing boots NOT ONE MAN HAS SOMETHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT THESE BOOTS. Other than the breaking! Isn't that funny??? THIS BOOT GUY REVIEWER IS JUST GIVING HIS OWN PERSONAL OPINION ABOUT BOOTS HE HAS NEVER USED! He judges the boots according to the way he feels about them by looking at them! And i find that misleading! Men who have used these boots for years should be doing the reviews not guys who dont even use them! I hear people saying that they use these boots and they last 5 months not really saying how they really use them and even then That's just the sole and nothing else, and seems like they use the boots to stop their car or bike or really abuse the hell out of them. And even them you van take them back for a new pair!! Not to mention that is really nice to see in the tag that says MADE IN U.S.A MEANING MADE IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!.......... But so far so good, so far The best boot and this is the iconic very first model of this type..... these are the mother of all red wing boots in this style!
I just picked up a pair yesterday wore them all day yesterday and today and I can already tell these boots are worth every penny I have spent my ten years in the trade looking for a high quality comfortable boot and I have a feeling this is it. I’m a union sheet metal worker I do avg. of 7-8 miles a day keeping my men working. Tomorrow is Monday we will see....
I’m an HVAC technician and beat the crap out of my boots everyday. I been through Wolverines, Timberland Pro, Ariat, and they never last more than a year. Would you recommend the Moc Toe or the Iron Ranger for everyday work use?
I would highly recommend the 2418's from red wings with the composite toe. I'm an HVAC tech also, both commercial and residential. I live on some acreage as well and I've been in water all the way up to the top of the shafts of the boot and my feet were dry. I hated them for the first week of break in because I wore them all day. I've had ariats as well and my feet and back always hurt after working. With my red wings, I can go all day and not have to think about my feet or back hurting.
Red Wing sells the flat comfort which is a poron insert that takes up very little space. It really takes the edge off the boot, once the cork under the leather molds to your foot it offers fantastic arch support and cups the heel in much the same way an orthotic does. If you would like more shock absorption you can actually have a wedge Supersole 2 put on the boot as a resole through Red Wing.
I've personally used these boots for over 8 years in my trade. Union ironworker (rodbuster) I've tried thorogoods and they blew out in 2-3months. I cycle two pairs of 877's and get roughly around 7-8 months out of each of them. These are not comfortable at first but feel great after break in. The only Boot I found that's comparable to the durability of the 877 is the Danner 8" Bull Run.
+Nate Hill the whites are awesome boots. I wish they would send me some samples for my site and channel. I can see how they lasted you so long. Do you have any photos of that boot for my Instagram?
Totally agree! I've got two of the 875 for more than 10 years and travelled in many countries in them, and they are NOT that comfortable. I'm moving to Thorogood boots 6" moc toes now. Just got it last weekend and we'll see how it goes.
The two most common boots in Commercial Construction "Ironworking" are the Red Wing 877 and Thorogoods Moc Toe Boot 814-4201. I notice more and more tradesmen having either or of the two brands.
Damn dude...I throw mine on at the start of the day, forget about them in the middle of the day, and take them off late at night. Not sure why you think they are so uncomfortable...
Most comfortable boot I've ever worn / been framing houses wearing these boots since 1974 / 12hr day-no problem If I don't wear them for two days when I put them on it feels like my foot just went home!
As +DevonReviewer mentioned, this is by no means to be considered as a work boot in UK, same in Canada where I live. I own the 6 inch version and they are as comfy as some sneakers I have from Frye that I paid $200+ for. I find that the leather insole and the cork midsole are exactly what my feet are looking for for long days moving around. I took me 2 weeks (8 wears) to have them broken in to my feet. They are now extremely comfortable. I do have experience with boots, I was a military member. I look to these boots for leisure and fashion.
I've been wearing them everyday for years. Theyre amazing and I can't believe how well they old up. Throw new soles on em and they're better than new. I'll only wear wedges now.
Glad you like yours.....mine suck! If it wasn't for the $164.99 + tax I spent for them I would take them to Goodwill and dump them for some hobo to buy them that doesn't know any better. These boots still aren't comfortable even beat up like mine..... i68.tinypic.com/25k37yd.jpg i64.tinypic.com/2h3bl2u.jpg These boots are terrible and possibly the most uncomfortable I have ever bought. That triple stitched seam that connects the vamp area to the moc toe is a big thick glop of layered leather. It rubs abrasively right on the bones of your foot. It never wears down or goes away with use/break in. It's a design flaw and a manufacturing defect. $164.99 for garbage or $250 for an American icon......that's a no brainer decision to make for anyone other than guys trying to get by cheap. They have been dedicated as my "sacrifice boots" at work. I wear them when I am doing something that could possibly ruin a pair of boots to the point of needing thrown in the trash after one day and a mistake is made. I couldn't care less if these go in the trash hopper. They are pure junk and trash themselves. Might as well kill them with noble cause and put them out of their misery properly though. "It's hard to stop a Trane!" Bro~
Living in a state that rains a lot, this boot does a good job of keeping my feet dry. Also they are very comfortable and easy on my feet, no problems whatsoever
This boot are for people with perfect healthy feet, healthy knees and phisicaly fit. Ive been using asolo, salewa,scarpa hiking boots and finally got 10875 and I can say that basic insole is super comfy, stickness of the outsole is similiar to modern approach shoes, thats why life span is arround 6 mnts everyday use, like in super sticky approach shoes but you can resole RW
I wear wedge boots after years and years of traditional heel style boots and at least for roofing, it's leagues more comfortable. Walking on ballasted rooftops dragged stones with a regular heal sucks. They are alot like vans skate shoes if you've ever worn them. I can't speak for the 877 but the 411 boots are awesome. Comfy and durable.
I don’t know what you are talking about as far as not being comfortable these boots are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. As a union ironworker in ca I have worn several boots
You don't need insoles. The leather insoles break in and mold to your feet. Wear them for short periods and oil them. Once they break in they are soo comfortable. This is like a review of a brand new pair of 501 Levis, yeah they suck until you wear them for a while.
These are the boots Wiley Post wore when he flew to 50,000 feet in 1934. His pressure suit (with boots) are on display at the Smithsonian. Great pic of them online. Bet he didnt wear insoles.....!
I have a large boot collection and am a full time licensed HVAC technician. I own a pair of Red Wing USA 10875s and 10877s. I also have their Irish Setter 83605s......all GREAT moc toe work boots. I happen to also own the Thorogood knockoff version and hate them with a passion. The way you described the REAL Red Wings is more applicable to them. Real USA Red Wings, Danner USA, Whites USA, Carolina USA and Belleville USA boots are some of the best in the business I own. I also like Bates and Wolverine. For my cowboy boots it's Ariat all the way.
Hey boot guy i hope you are doing great ...Could you please advice ...my uk size is 8 and which US size i should go for in redwings this model mediem wide or wide .Both size and width ...also tell me which one are you reviewing medium wide or wide ...thank you.
The 877 actually doesn't come in different widths, the 10877 does and the 875 does, but not the 877. I sized up a 1/2 since I have wide feet and really liked the 877.
They take FOREVER to break in! I think they are a great multi purpose boot. I work half in office and half in the field and I have worn them quail hunting and and even piloted helicopters while wearing them. If you're looking for a pure "work boot" there are better options, try maybe the 866 or the 963.
Most comfortable boots I've known. Worn everyday. Break in period was long. I have superfeet insoles in them. I use saddle soap to keep em nice. I recommend the vibram christy when and if you choose to resole. It wears like iron compared to that redwing crepe sole. Union carpenter with several years and several soles on mine. Hard time going back to something else. However, I will admit I am eyeballing the similar Thorogood and Danner boots.
I just got the 10877 work boot and they are fantastic. I work 8.5 - 10.5 hour shifts and they feel great all day. My next favorite are the Red Wing King Toe 2235 - love the extra room in the toe box.
Seriously though. I agree. I'm not even joking when I say it took me over a year before I could wear these boots daily. And only 8 hours at that. These things were horribly uncomfortable for a long time. It doesn't help that I bought some red wing "comfort" insoles for $50. They were so tall that I have never been able to wear them with any boot I have ever owned because of their thickness. At 8 months, I switched out the insole to something a little thinner, which worked, but I'm still lucky to get 6-8 hours of wear out of these boots before my feet can't take any more. I hope they break in a little more over time, because they cost quite a bit.
Man this boot has stood the test of time.I buy the boots. I take them out of the box lace them up.,and go to work..I have done this for over 20 years .they are more expensive than average boots but they are made in U.S.A besides your average boots are not giving Americans any jobs.These boots are comfortable, worth every penny.
I own the 875 and would have to agree with you it's not comfortable if you are working 10-12 hours a day. If anyone is considering buying a redwing boot you can't go wrong with the redwing 606 boot which I would highly recommend very comfortable boot. Boot guy love the videos keep them coming!
+Walter Mendizabal thanks for the comment. If anyone wants to know about the 606 here is my review on that redwing workboot. th-cam.com/video/IJrimSAa-6A/w-d-xo.html
Hi Boot Guy, I've been wearing the 877 for a while now, but the breaking in period was horrible. I used wet socks and Lundhags leather wax from Sweden.This really does the job. Now they are quite comfortable but I am curious for a pair of Thorogoods. The only thing is that they are not sold in the Netherlands, so I am forced to buy them online. Do you think that's a good idea?
+Bert Niesten I would buy your size. If it's a bit tight take out the Insole till it loosens up. If it's a bit big add a thicker insole. Unlike the 877 this boot is soft.
Still my favorite moc toe wedge crepe sole boot. Actually I own the 10877 (work model). These will last a lifetime of casual wear if you take care of them. Just a good comfortable multipurpose boot. They won't take a great amount of abuse, but no moc toe wedge sole boot will. For their intended purposes, they are perfect. If you want a boot that you can detonate C-4 on the toe, and still walk home, buy Whites USA Smoke Jumper lace to toe boots. EVERYTHING else has a life expectancy and is designed for moderate abuse/ normal wear and tear.
I almost stand corrected......after these boots are resoled at least twice they are EXTREMELY durable. Those disposable throw away work boots with the heavy lugged sole aren't so great after a year or two of use and they are bound for the dumpster permanently.
The 877 or 10877 the Sole is narrow but the inside is wider the than the carolina and The thorogood wide Addition sizes.... 877 is a higher quality ! I love this boot....
I own those and they are pretty comfortable. I also own a pair of Irish setters ultra dry. And I gotta tell you! The they are both to me! The best boots and investment I ever done. Love them.
1. Put on thick socks. 2. Put a long-strong plastic bag, with no holes in it, over your feet, secure it with rubber band around your leg, and slide your feet into the boots. 3. Step into a bathtub full of warm/hot water with your boots on. Make sure the boots are completely submerged. 4. Bend, flex, kneel, etc. while standing in the tub of water for 15 to 30 min. 4. Step out of tub, keep boots on all day, walking around. Keep the plastic on, over your socks while walking around, you don't want blisters on your feet and heel. 5. At night, take the boots off and dry on a foot dryer for 24 to 48 hrs. 6. Now oil the boots, water dries out the leather so you have to put oil back in boots. 7. Do this a couple of times within two to four weeks, and you will have boots that are molded to your feet and broken in. This method is good for the all leather boots with leather foot bed. If you like the Chinese cheaper boots, this method works, but the boot will not last as long because the material is cheaper.
I tend to disagree with most reviews about this boot. I don't think they need removable insoles, I have the 877's and 2292's neither of which have removable insoles and both are comfortable. I had no problem breaking them in or wearing them for long days. I definitely agree with getting longer laces!
They can be a bastard to break in especially if you are between sizes :)) they will turn into sweethearts though .. these boots cost me roughly $25 a year, resoling included. People say it's the expensive way to go, I say it's the cheap way to go. I've worn other boots out before they were broken in..:((
I work at a Univeristy where there's a LOT of walking, climbings stairs, concrete, asphalt, dirt, grass, work on your knees (toes rubbing on floor) stand on ladders, etc. The wedge soles that 877's come with, only lasted me 5 months. The boot upper itself is wonderful. The boots are very well made. The lacing keep your ankles safe as far as twisting when walking on uneven surfaces, soft terrain and even going up and down stairs. They are heavy. They're also hard to break-in, it'll take you anywhere from a month to two to really experience this boot. The upper will soften up a lot after the first oil/maintenance treatment, which is free at the Red Wing store. For me personally, they only lasted about 4 to almost 5 months and I literally ran the sole down to approx 1mm then I brought them back to the owner of the store and he took them back and sent them out to get me a new foam/rubber layer sole (vibram also) from the manufacturer, under warranty.
I tried these boots a few years ago and found them to fit so tightly I couldn't get an insole and my foot in them. It's a shame because these are a beautiful boot.
you are reviewing the wrong boot..in your hand is the 877 not rated for work. you want the 10877 which is..they changed the sku numbers back in 2012. the fit is different for both also the eyelits and finish of the leather.
And these boots are the most comfortable and long lasting boots I have ever worn. I’ll admit that the break in period can be very uncomfortable but after a couple of weeks they’re only get better. After your first resole they feel like heaven and on a 12 hour day in hard conditions working the iron you will be glad to have these boots on your feet. The initial investment is hard to swallow but in the long run I would rather pay $80 bucks a year to resole a pair of redwings and have the best quality, comfortable reliable boots than buying a more cost effective uncomfortable unreliable throw away boot every year. If you properly oil and resole these boots you can comfortably run these boots for many years in comfort and style. Just an Ironworkers opinion work safe boys.
STYLE 83919 Is still a favorite of mine for fit and looks. For a winter boot that can carry you from November till march in the midwest STYLE 83814. If you are asking about STYLE 894. I have friends that do the whole feather sports thing and keep me flush in dove, pheasant and prairie chicken.[ stuffed game bird and bourbon now that's some good eats ] They have used this boot for years.They love it! As a work boot, it works for a lot of guys but its true use is still grasslands hunting .
Dude. Youve never actually gotten past break in have you? No insole needed and these are literally THE most comfortable thing ive ever put on my foot. I often catch myself at like 10 p.m. still wearing them.
I own two pairs of thorogoods wedge sole 8” boots( 804-4210 and 804-3800) and if it weren’t for needing a safety toe at work, I would wear my 877s every single day.
You're crazy man, I've owned three pairs of these boots. These are the most comfortable best boots they ever made. My father is probably went through 20 pairs of these boots working, and it's been wearing them for close to 40 years. You obviously don't know much about work boots.
Those are my favorite for work that’s what I like about them is the leather foot bed I were them for 12 hours or more like my favorite iron rangers I do 12-14 hours in them there just to comfy thanks for the great review
you guys need to break them in. I wear mine 12 hours a day 6 sometimes 7 days a week and they're comfortable but it takes 2 months minimum to break them in.
Had 2 pair of redwings and they are not comfy by any stretch.....well made and durable YES....some guys can wear rocks on their feet and not see a problem ( I've known some)...so its very subjective And they are one if the most expensive on market......red wing is fashion statement and the name carries their brand.....
Greatest boots I’ve known. I’ve been building the Boston skyline for years in them. I’ll admit, the break in period is ridiculously long. And I recommend particular care getting the tongue centered and forming a good crease on each side. Little bit of rubbing alcohol on the hard spots speeds up the break in, and the occasional saddle soap brings em back to a brand new when they need a rehab. I rock insoles in mine, as I have very high arches. I tolerate the break because they practically become a negative of your foot. I typically have them anywhere from 4 to 6 years at a time, and resole them each year.
It’s too bad to hear your negative review. I think your reviews are normally pretty good. Unfortunately, don’t think think you did your homework on this one... you can’t just try these out and get 877 comfy. You need to earn it.
Growing up in the 50's in a developing housing area, I would spend hours on hours watching the carpenters work and they for the most part wore the 877. I didn't know them by name but I always remembered the look of them. At that time I told myself I would buy that boot so, I turn 70 this June and I will buy them. It's very difficult to find and wear history but with the 877 you can.
Boot guy, you might need to change your name after this botched review. These boots are the strongest most economical, comfortable boot a man can find. The painful experience during the break in of this boot is paid back ten fold by the pure ecstasy experienced in the following years of comfort. The men that built this country had sons, and their sons had sons who build this country today... and they all love this boot. Whether this boot is coveted every 12 hour iron work day by Local 40 downtown in NYC or by the scabs down south, this is America’s best boot.
First and foremost, I appreciate your review of the boot as a tool as opposed to a fashion accessory. However, your review seems to be a number of conclusions based on your general experience with boots and not time specifically working in the 877’s. Contrary to your review, these boots are NOT uncomfortable. It is quite the opposite. I bought my first pair in 1980 as a young man of 20. Worked six years of construction before going off to college. Wore them every day of college plus another ten years afterward.. I loved these boots. They were a second skin. They were so comfortable and they protected my feet. Had them resoled three times over twenty years. I lost them when an ex-girlfriend took them after we broke up (can you believe that?) Maybe she was jealous over how much I loved my boots. lol To be fair, I know that these days there are so many more boot options from which a working guy can chose. Maybe it’s too much of a hassle to have to break in boots. Still, knowing what I know, if needed a work boot as a daily tool, I’d choose the 877’s all over again. About the only improvement that could be made is added toe protection. I’ve been a “professional” white collar worker for years now. I don’t need to wear boots. But I do. After my ex stole my 877’s, I bought a pair of Red Wing 875’s, the 6 inch boot. I love them, too.
This is a true American poem. What a great story about a pair of boots.
Nathan Hengstebeck
Heh heh. Girlfriend threw my boots away too. Wtf?
I agree definitely the most I mean the MOST comfortable boots I’ve ever worn
This comment may have been 3 years ago. One of my ex girlfriends in 2001 said her aunt gave her these 877 and they were my size . They were used mabey could have been yours . Obviously I'm joking around but Emagine that lol
@@Grenade825 You scored !
I work 12 hour shifts in these . They are the most comfortable boot I've ever had. Buy the insole and take the time to break them in . One month . And they will be a 2nd skin to you
exactly the best dam boots
never wore a more comfortable boot than this one. only complaint is the sore wears quickly...for the same reason it is so comfortable, i suppose. i have tried to find cheaper alternatives but ultimately always come back to this exact boot. this guy doesn't know what he's talking about. bought my first pair in 1988. bought my most recent pair last week. these boots only hurt me once...when i pay for them.
spelling correction: "sole" not "sore".
I wear them just like they are out of the box - no buying extra insoles for me.
Agree with you.
Boot guy, that is the only boot I put my money in. Those boots have made me more money than I could count. Those boots built the bridges and sky scrapers of this country. 12 hour days ain't got nothing on those 877s. Maybe men who wore these for 20+ year's need to do the reviews
Best boot an Ironworker can buy.
S B....... you said well!
Guys who have used those boots for many years should be saying the pros and cons of these boots.
As for me these are the best quality boots you can find!
And every guy l know that uses red wing boots NOT ONE MAN HAS SOMETHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT THESE BOOTS.
THIS BOOT GUY REVIEWER
IS JUST GIVING HIS OWN PERSONAL OPINION WITHOUT HAVING USED THESE BOOTS EVER!!!!!
My only complaint is no speed hooks. Usually get them added after I buy them, or at least on my last two pairs I did.
DoubleJ1203 : nah, lace them up.
Started wearing them in 1974 as an Iron Worker Apprentice. Still have a pair never put insoles in them ,kept them oiled with Red Wing Oil. No problem breaking in a pair. Best boots if you work the iron.
These are very comfortable boots.. I'm not sure what you're talking about. These do take time to break in but they SHOULD NOT hurt your feet.. if they do, you probably have the wrong size.
Bought a pair a few years ago and handed them down to my nephew. He just started the apprenticeship for ironworkers and he’s rocking them! So with that I bought another pair to run around in. Breaking them in like a man!
Union Ironworkers have been working 8 to 12 hour days in 877 boots for decades. 😎
Local 433 here bubba
they're like the 1911 of boots.
+Distances perfect correlation!
Exactly right. I get it, as I’m a 1911 man myself. Oh that’s funny but you are exactly right!! I have worn the 877 for 39 years now. They are great! I will buy a new pair and when they are formed out and broken in, I buy another pair so I can rotate them and always have dry wheels!!
This boot took me about a month to break In. It was a long and sometimes uncomfortable month but the payoff is so sweet. Everything including the all leather Insole are now perfectly molded to my feet and are better than any pair of orthotics I have tried. I’m pushing 10 hour days and 60 hour weeks in these and they are the first boot I have worn where my feet don’t ache at the end of the day and I’m not dying to take them off.
These are not a boot I would rush Into. If you think these are going to be your next boots go buy a pair ASAP. Start wearing them on the weekends and nights around the house and doing little things like nights out on the town. After a few weeks of that when you can finally wear them the entire day start wearing them to work a few days a week. After that start wearing them every day of the work week with your back up boots in the car or locker if needed. You will get hot spots and maybe a blister every once and a while. Just understand that you are basically molding the perfect pair of boots to your feet every day you wear them. Have some mole skin in your first aid kit because you might need it. The only other thing I would add is ask for a pair of 80” laces before leaving the store and tie a little knot at the end of the laces so they don’t slip through the eyelets. Your lacing issues will be solved and you will live your new boots.
Worn mine to work in all day yesterday, and forgot I had them on. Usually I get home and can’t wait to get my boots off my feet, but I literally forgot I was wearing boots when I got home. Once you break them in properly, they are really nice to wear.
You need to find another occupation. I have been wearing 877 for 40 years . Best working man boot out there.
I have two pairs of this exact boot and I LOVE em. Once you break em in they're like slippers, so comfortable. No special sole needed!!
I know I’m very late to this party. But as a guy who works on his feet all day, I can say I love these boots.
I bought them on a recommendation from a friend and did lots of online research beforehand.
So I bit the bullet and bought a pair. And for the first two weeks all I kept thinking was “boy did I make a mistake”. I actually took them off and do don’t put them away for 6 months and went back to my old boots. When the old boots finally gave out I was to cheap to buy another pair. So I pulled out the old 877’s. And boy I sure am glad I did. After another two weeks of break in time they started to become like a second skin. That hard leather insole started to mold to my foot. After another month I didn’t want to take them off when I got home.
Now all of the boots I buy have a hard leather sole and I will never go back. They can be a little though to break in. But when you do the will be the most comfortable boots you will own. And they will last longer than those foam insole boots that start to break down the minute you start wearing them.
20 years of hanging Iron and I love my 877 . I cant think of a more comfortable boot out there.
Just bought a pair today and I know I will live in them for the rest of my life.
Update on your boots.
Are you happy with the boots?
Ironworker we love wearing this type of boots, it’s worth the pain, and this boot had made me more money that I can count. Hipster stop wearing them. This are made for real hard working man. SF LOCAL 377
Best boots I've bought. These are for work not chilling. Waterproof and comfy. The break in period didn't take long for meand there very comfortable even after 12 + hour days. Had many of these boots since 1996. Resoled many of them and they last years. Only boot I will buy. I work in the asphalt field. There great for work dont listen to this guy.
As for me these are the best quality boots a man can find. The best!!!
And every guy l know that uses red wing boots NOT ONE MAN HAS SOMETHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT THESE BOOTS. Other than the breaking!
Isn't that funny???
THIS BOOT GUY REVIEWER
IS JUST GIVING HIS OWN PERSONAL OPINION ABOUT BOOTS HE HAS NEVER USED!
He judges the boots according to the way he feels about them by looking at them! And i find that misleading!
Men who have used these boots for years should be doing the reviews not guys who dont even use them!
I hear people saying that they use these boots and they last 5 months not really saying how they really use them and even then
That's just the sole and nothing else, and seems like they use the boots to stop their car or bike or really abuse the hell out of them. And even them you van take them back for a new pair!!
Not to mention that is really nice to see in the tag that says MADE IN U.S.A
MEANING MADE IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!..........
But so far so good, so far
The best boot and this is the iconic very first model of this type..... these are the mother of all red wing boots in this style!
America heritage..
Needed three month to break my 877´s in. After a lot of pain they fit perfectly now. Wear them every day all day now.
I just picked up a pair yesterday wore them all day yesterday and today and I can already tell these boots are worth every penny I have spent my ten years in the trade looking for a high quality comfortable boot and I have a feeling this is it. I’m a union sheet metal worker I do avg. of 7-8 miles a day keeping my men working. Tomorrow is Monday we will see....
I’m an HVAC technician and beat the crap out of my boots everyday.
I been through Wolverines, Timberland Pro, Ariat, and they never last more than a year.
Would you recommend the Moc Toe or the Iron Ranger for everyday work use?
I would highly recommend the 2418's from red wings with the composite toe. I'm an HVAC tech also, both commercial and residential. I live on some acreage as well and I've been in water all the way up to the top of the shafts of the boot and my feet were dry. I hated them for the first week of break in because I wore them all day. I've had ariats as well and my feet and back always hurt after working. With my red wings, I can go all day and not have to think about my feet or back hurting.
Red Wing sells the flat comfort which is a poron insert that takes up very little space. It really takes the edge off the boot, once the cork under the leather molds to your foot it offers fantastic arch support and cups the heel in much the same way an orthotic does. If you would like more shock absorption you can actually have a wedge Supersole 2 put on the boot as a resole through Red Wing.
i work in the 10877 every day they are my babies 9hr days an my feet feel great.
graham yarmas yep the heritage line is for fashion not work. 10877 all the way!!
Just got my first pair and you couldn’t be more wrong about this boot. I will NEVER buy anything else
I've personally used these boots for over 8 years in my trade. Union ironworker (rodbuster) I've tried thorogoods and they blew out in 2-3months. I cycle two pairs of 877's and get roughly around 7-8 months out of each of them. These are not comfortable at first but feel great after break in. The only Boot I found that's comparable to the durability of the 877 is the Danner 8" Bull Run.
try whites smoke jumpers I had a pair for 14 years working with iron then as a roofer
+Nate Hill the whites are awesome boots. I wish they would send me some samples for my site and channel. I can see how they lasted you so long. Do you have any photos of that boot for my Instagram?
Hi guys,
Is it common for a a new Red Wing to feel tight at the front and still cause heel lift? An insert makes it even worse.
thanks.
Your laces aren’t tight enough. Suck the laces up until the boots are broken in.
Totally agree! I've got two of the 875 for more than 10 years and travelled in many countries in them, and they are NOT that comfortable. I'm moving to Thorogood boots 6" moc toes now. Just got it last weekend and we'll see how it goes.
Any update?
The two most common boots in Commercial Construction "Ironworking" are the Red Wing 877 and Thorogoods Moc Toe Boot 814-4201. I notice more and more tradesmen having either or of the two brands.
+John Bichko yup. Thats how a brotherhood works. Union made and Union Used.
Ironworkers local 378!
Damn dude...I throw mine on at the start of the day, forget about them in the middle of the day, and take them off late at night. Not sure why you think they are so uncomfortable...
Most comfortable boot I've ever worn / been framing houses wearing these boots since 1974 / 12hr day-no problem
If I don't wear them for two days when I put them on it feels like my foot just went home!
As +DevonReviewer mentioned, this is by no means to be considered as a work boot in UK, same in Canada where I live. I own the 6 inch version and they are as comfy as some sneakers I have from Frye that I paid $200+ for. I find that the leather insole and the cork midsole are exactly what my feet are looking for for long days moving around.
I took me 2 weeks (8 wears) to have them broken in to my feet. They are now extremely comfortable. I do have experience with boots, I was a military member.
I look to these boots for leisure and fashion.
Best boot I've ever owned!!
I've been wearing them everyday for years. Theyre amazing and I can't believe how well they old up. Throw new soles on em and they're better than new. I'll only wear wedges now.
I have a pair of these and a pair of 8" moc toe thorogoods. I really prefer the thorogoods. No break in time and speed laces.
Glad you like yours.....mine suck!
If it wasn't for the $164.99 + tax I spent for them I would take them to Goodwill and dump them for some hobo to buy them that doesn't know any better.
These boots still aren't comfortable even beat up like mine.....
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These boots are terrible and possibly the most uncomfortable I have ever bought. That triple stitched seam that connects the vamp area to the moc toe is a big thick glop of layered leather. It rubs abrasively right on the bones of your foot. It never wears down or goes away with use/break in. It's a design flaw and a manufacturing defect.
$164.99 for garbage or $250 for an American icon......that's a no brainer decision to make for anyone other than guys trying to get by cheap.
They have been dedicated as my "sacrifice boots" at work. I wear them when I am doing something that could possibly ruin a pair of boots to the point of needing thrown in the trash after one day and a mistake is made. I couldn't care less if these go in the trash hopper. They are pure junk and trash themselves. Might as well kill them with noble cause and put them out of their misery properly though.
"It's hard to stop a Trane!"
Bro~
I've had speed laces hook on things, nearly took a tumble or 2
Living in a state that rains a lot, this boot does a good job of keeping my feet dry. Also they are very comfortable and easy on my feet, no problems whatsoever
Victor Mariano what do you use to water proof your boots?
This boot are for people with perfect healthy feet, healthy knees and phisicaly fit. Ive been using asolo, salewa,scarpa hiking boots and finally got 10875 and I can say that basic insole is super comfy, stickness of the outsole is similiar to modern approach shoes, thats why life span is arround 6 mnts everyday use, like in super sticky approach shoes but you can resole RW
how do you think these boots would fare in muddy / wet areas? do they prevent water / moisture from leaking in?
I have had them wore the he'll out of them. It took a year to make them my favorite boot.
I had them 7 years.
I wear wedge boots after years and years of traditional heel style boots and at least for roofing, it's leagues more comfortable. Walking on ballasted rooftops dragged stones with a regular heal sucks. They are alot like vans skate shoes if you've ever worn them. I can't speak for the 877 but the 411 boots are awesome. Comfy and durable.
I don’t know what you are talking about as far as not being comfortable these boots are the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. As a union ironworker in ca I have worn several boots
You don't need insoles. The leather insoles break in and mold to your feet. Wear them for short periods and oil them. Once they break in they are soo comfortable. This is like a review of a brand new pair of 501 Levis, yeah they suck until you wear them for a while.
I have a pair of red wing 10877. And I thought they were comfortable from the beginning. But I wear boots 95% of the time.
These are the boots Wiley Post wore when he flew to 50,000 feet in 1934. His pressure suit (with boots) are on display at the Smithsonian. Great pic of them online. Bet he didnt wear insoles.....!
in your opinion , what the best red wing boots ? i not sure about it
Had these years ago, very comfortable. 2 thumbs up for NO speed hooks
I have a large boot collection and am a full time licensed HVAC technician. I own a pair of Red Wing USA 10875s and 10877s. I also have their Irish Setter 83605s......all GREAT moc toe work boots.
I happen to also own the Thorogood knockoff version and hate them with a passion. The way you described the REAL Red Wings is more applicable to them.
Real USA Red Wings, Danner USA, Whites USA, Carolina USA and Belleville USA boots are some of the best in the business I own. I also like Bates and Wolverine. For my cowboy boots it's Ariat all the way.
Hey boot guy i hope you are doing great ...Could you please advice ...my uk size is 8 and which US size i should go for in redwings this model mediem wide or wide .Both size and width ...also tell me which one are you reviewing medium wide or wide ...thank you.
The 877 actually doesn't come in different widths, the 10877 does and the 875 does, but not the 877. I sized up a 1/2 since I have wide feet and really liked the 877.
I still refer to the 10877 as 877. Old habits are hard to break I guess. My Dad referred to them as Irish Setters.
They take FOREVER to break in! I think they are a great multi purpose boot. I work half in office and half in the field and I have worn them quail hunting and and even piloted helicopters while wearing them. If you're looking for a pure "work boot" there are better options, try maybe the 866 or the 963.
+mcjerkenstein thanks for the honest feed back.
Most comfortable boots I've known. Worn everyday. Break in period was long. I have superfeet insoles in them. I use saddle soap to keep em nice. I recommend the vibram christy when and if you choose to resole. It wears like iron compared to that redwing crepe sole. Union carpenter with several years and several soles on mine. Hard time going back to something else. However, I will admit I am eyeballing the similar Thorogood and Danner boots.
I found that these boots are very comfy pretty much right out of the box.
I just got the 10877 work boot and they are fantastic. I work 8.5 - 10.5 hour shifts and they feel great all day. My next favorite are the Red Wing King Toe 2235 - love the extra room in the toe box.
21 so I'm fine standing all day in some stiff boots. Im between these and iron rangers, anyone able to tell me which is a better choice?
+Devon McClanahan I would go with the Iron Rangers. You will get more life out the boot as a whole.
Seriously though. I agree. I'm not even joking when I say it took me over a year before I could wear these boots daily. And only 8 hours at that. These things were horribly uncomfortable for a long time. It doesn't help that I bought some red wing "comfort" insoles for $50. They were so tall that I have never been able to wear them with any boot I have ever owned because of their thickness. At 8 months, I switched out the insole to something a little thinner, which worked, but I'm still lucky to get 6-8 hours of wear out of these boots before my feet can't take any more. I hope they break in a little more over time, because they cost quite a bit.
Man this boot has stood the test of time.I buy the boots. I take them out of the box lace them up.,and go to work..I have done this for over 20 years .they are more expensive than average boots but they are made in U.S.A besides your average boots are not giving Americans any jobs.These boots are comfortable, worth every penny.
I have a pair. I work and go hiking with them. They're awesome!
I own the 875 and would have to agree with you it's not comfortable if you are working 10-12 hours a day. If anyone is considering buying a redwing boot you can't go wrong with the redwing 606 boot which I would highly recommend very comfortable boot. Boot guy love the videos keep them coming!
+Walter Mendizabal thanks for the comment. If anyone wants to know about the 606 here is my review on that redwing workboot. th-cam.com/video/IJrimSAa-6A/w-d-xo.html
My foot lengh 26.5cm wide 11cm, which size of 877 do i have to buy ???
perfect for motorcycle. I ride R NineT Scrambler. fabulous boots
Hi Boot Guy, I've been wearing the 877 for a while now, but the breaking in period was horrible. I used wet socks and Lundhags leather wax from Sweden.This really does the job. Now they are quite comfortable but I am curious for a pair of Thorogoods. The only thing is that they are not sold in the Netherlands, so I am forced to buy them online. Do you think that's a good idea?
+Bert Niesten I don't see a problem with buying anything online.
Do I need sizing down? Or would a true fit be okay?
+Bert Niesten I would buy your size. If it's a bit tight take out the Insole till it loosens up. If it's a bit big add a thicker insole. Unlike the 877 this boot is soft.
Thanks Boot Guy for the good advise!
Bert Niesten Did you eventually get the Thorogoods? Or are you still walking on the 877's?
Most comfortable boot I've ever worn. No insoles. No more foot problems since wearing these daily.
Still my favorite moc toe wedge crepe sole boot. Actually I own the 10877 (work model). These will last a lifetime of casual wear if you take care of them. Just a good comfortable multipurpose boot. They won't take a great amount of abuse, but no moc toe wedge sole boot will. For their intended purposes, they are perfect.
If you want a boot that you can detonate C-4 on the toe, and still walk home, buy Whites USA Smoke Jumper lace to toe boots. EVERYTHING else has a life expectancy and is designed for moderate abuse/ normal wear and tear.
I almost stand corrected......after these boots are resoled at least twice they are EXTREMELY durable. Those disposable throw away work boots with the heavy lugged sole aren't so great after a year or two of use and they are bound for the dumpster permanently.
I bought a pair of Redwing one time, nvr again, they never broke in and got comfortable.
Dennis Morris maybe bc u didn’t put in those blue collar hours and u only wore them for looks
The 877 or 10877 the
Sole is narrow but the inside is wider the than the carolina and
The thorogood wide
Addition sizes....
877 is a higher quality !
I love this boot....
I own those and they are pretty comfortable. I also own a pair of Irish setters ultra dry. And I gotta tell you! The they are both to me! The best boots and investment I ever done. Love them.
I have an older pair. So the tongue isn’t so high. But once you break these bad boys in. They are classic! Good for work good for an evening out.
1. Put on thick socks. 2. Put a long-strong plastic bag, with no holes in it, over your feet, secure it with rubber band around your leg, and slide your feet into the boots. 3. Step into a bathtub full of warm/hot water with your boots on. Make sure the boots are completely submerged. 4. Bend, flex, kneel, etc. while standing in the tub of water for 15 to 30 min. 4. Step out of tub, keep boots on all day, walking around. Keep the plastic on, over your socks while walking around, you don't want blisters on your feet and heel. 5. At night, take the boots off and dry on a foot dryer for 24 to 48 hrs. 6. Now oil the boots, water dries out the leather so you have to put oil back in boots. 7. Do this a couple of times within two to four weeks, and you will have boots that are molded to your feet and broken in. This method is good for the all leather boots with leather foot bed. If you like the Chinese cheaper boots, this method works, but the boot will not last as long because the material is cheaper.
I tend to disagree with most reviews about this boot. I don't think they need removable insoles, I have the 877's and 2292's neither of which have removable insoles and both are comfortable. I had no problem breaking them in or wearing them for long days. I definitely agree with getting longer laces!
I'm almost done breaking in my 877's, but I only use them to go out. Thorogoods is the only brand I use for work.
+battlefield022309 thanks for chiming in.
A lot of Ironworkers and Carpenters I know work in these 🙌🏼 beautiful boot
I love the look of my 10877s but it's not the most confortable boot I've worn.
I own a pair of these and a pair of nicks and these and on par in terms of comfort I don’t know what this guy is talking about these boots are amazing
They can be a bastard to break in especially if you are between sizes :)) they will turn into sweethearts though .. these boots cost me roughly $25 a year, resoling included. People say it's the expensive way to go, I say it's the cheap way to go. I've worn other boots out before they were broken in..:((
I work at a Univeristy where there's a LOT of walking, climbings stairs, concrete, asphalt, dirt, grass, work on your knees (toes rubbing on floor) stand on ladders, etc. The wedge soles that 877's come with, only lasted me 5 months. The boot upper itself is wonderful. The boots are very well made. The lacing keep your ankles safe as far as twisting when walking on uneven surfaces, soft terrain and even going up and down stairs. They are heavy. They're also hard to break-in, it'll take you anywhere from a month to two to really experience this boot. The upper will soften up a lot after the first oil/maintenance treatment, which is free at the Red Wing store. For me personally, they only lasted about 4 to almost 5 months and I literally ran the sole down to approx 1mm then I brought them back to the owner of the store and he took them back and sent them out to get me a new foam/rubber layer sole (vibram also) from the manufacturer, under warranty.
It's nice to know that RW still stands behind their boots. Thanks for sharing.
They are the most comfortable boot. But only after the pain it takes to get them there. Took me three weeks
I tried these boots a few years ago and found them to fit so tightly I couldn't get an insole and my foot in them. It's a shame because these are a beautiful boot.
you are reviewing the wrong boot..in your hand is the 877 not rated for work. you want the 10877 which is..they changed the sku numbers back in 2012. the fit is different for both also the eyelits and finish of the leather.
+jake9307 thanks for the input. I still don't understand why guys buy the 877 for work but they do. Creatures of habit I guess.
TheBootGuy they dont. nobody works in these only the 10877.
Whatchu mean nobody buys these for work?? Here's a working man that fed 5 kids on these boots
TheBootGuy why wouldn't guys buy the 877?? It's the original?
jake9307 so you're telling me nobody buys the 877 to work in huh?
These are actually the heritage version, the work version has different leather and black eyelets.
And these boots are the most comfortable and long lasting boots I have ever worn. I’ll admit that the break in period can be very uncomfortable but after a couple of weeks they’re only get better. After your first resole they feel like heaven and on a 12 hour day in hard conditions working the iron you will be glad to have these boots on your feet. The initial investment is hard to swallow but in the long run I would rather pay $80 bucks a year to resole a pair of redwings and have the best quality, comfortable reliable boots than buying a more cost effective uncomfortable unreliable throw away boot every year. If you properly oil and resole these boots you can comfortably run these boots for many years in comfort and style. Just an Ironworkers opinion work safe boys.
They just need to break in and than it’s glorious
What's your opinion on the red wings Irish setter
STYLE 83919 Is still a favorite of mine for fit and looks. For a winter boot that can carry you from November till march in the midwest STYLE 83814. If you are asking about STYLE 894. I have friends that do the whole feather sports thing and keep me flush in dove, pheasant and prairie chicken.[ stuffed game bird and bourbon now that's some good eats ] They have used this boot for years.They love it! As a work boot, it works for a lot of guys but its true use is still grasslands hunting .
That will be great I got a pair my self just want to know your expert opinion.
I need to start doing more of the Irish setters. They make all kinds of good boots.
Dude. Youve never actually gotten past break in have you? No insole needed and these are literally THE most comfortable thing ive ever put on my foot. I often catch myself at like 10 p.m. still wearing them.
I own two pairs of thorogoods wedge sole 8” boots( 804-4210 and 804-3800) and if it weren’t for needing a safety toe at work, I would wear my 877s every single day.
what is the name of the intro music?? it stuck in my head for days.
Lot of these 877 been used by Ironworkers .
I work 13 hours with it.. Forklift flipped when try yo step pass my 877
You're crazy man, I've owned three pairs of these boots. These are the most comfortable best boots they ever made. My father is probably went through 20 pairs of these boots working, and it's been wearing them for close to 40 years. You obviously don't know much about work boots.
Michael Isbell Well said!
The 10877 is for working in and 877 is more for fashion you should know that calling yourself the boot guy
which kind of wedge sole boot do you recommend for working
yo this might be a dumb question but are these safety toe??
+Mike Smith no Mike they are soft toe.
Classic structural ironworker boot. 👍🏼
Those are my favorite for work that’s what I like about them is the leather foot bed I were them for 12 hours or more like my favorite iron rangers I do 12-14 hours in them there just to comfy thanks for the great review
you guys need to break them in. I wear mine 12 hours a day 6 sometimes 7 days a week and they're comfortable but it takes 2 months minimum to break them in.
I agree,after break in the leather insole is a lot better than any insole.
I completely agree
People now a days expect instant gratification. Zero tolerance for pain and long term reward...
what do you recommend for an everyday work boot? by red wing.
+Adan vald Contreras what kind of work?
+TheBootGuy landscape i walk all day.
redwing STYLE #2414 or STYLE #2416 both are puncture resistant lite weight and comfortable.
I will for sure check them out thanks. Great channel 🤘
Red Wing USA 606s or 953s.
Hey I was wondering if you could do a boot review on the Dan Post Men Albuquerque brown boots-non steel toe
+Abram Mcclain I can. It's added to list. Thanks for the request.
Do they make a steel toe version of these?
Had 2 pair of redwings and they are not comfy by any stretch.....well made and durable YES....some guys can wear rocks on their feet and not see a problem ( I've known some)...so its very subjective
And they are one if the most expensive on market......red wing is fashion statement and the name carries their brand.....