Still Worth It? 1000 Miles in Red Wing Iron Rangers
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Red Wing Iron Ranger 1000 Mile Boot Review - Iron Rangers are some of the most iconic and popular boots in the world and might be the most well known American made heritage style boots. I cut a pair of Iron Ranger in half last year but it's hard to really judge a boots longevity by looking at a brand new boot. This time I am cutting apart a heavily worn pair of Iron Rangers to really see if they last and if they are worth it after well over 1000 miles.
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I know I’m late to the draw, but I have probably hands down the most worn slap out pair of Red Wing Blacksmith’s. They were on my feet every day for 6.5 years and have worked me through every job I’ve ever worked until I got a new pair last year. They’ve been in machine shops, welding fabrication shops, metal foundries, and blacksmith shops. They were in dire need of a resole but even though I conditioned them on the weekly, I wore the leather slap out and decided to retire the boots. I would happily donate them to the channel if you’re looking for a pair of Heritage boots that have met their absolute limit. Love the channel, and keep up the good work brother!
I wanna see this
I want to see this as well!!! Bump!!!^
Collect these gems lol !
If Weston replies, I’ll send them! If not, I’ll go get them resoled and keep on chugging in them
I want to see this too!
As someone who has done HVAC, construction, and manufacturing all in boots for the past 25 years I can assure you that when ANY element of your insole starts shifting around, you will be miserable for at least a couple weeks. Meaning even if you go buy a new pair on payday, the next week is going to suck because it will be spent breaking in the new pair. A well made and fully broken in pair of boots are worth their weight in gold. Not being distracted by your feet or legs being uncomfortable/hurting make a huge difference when you're wearing them 10-16 hours a day. Great video.
Nicks handmade boots.
if you're due for a resole, my advice would be to ask your cobbler to use a leather midsole instead of cork. it won't shift around nearly as much, if at all.
@@austinwanner449 solid advice
I ordered two pair while my old boots are still intact. I'm going to wear the new boots a few days a week switching back to the old ones. My body cant handle the break in all at once.
And the problem is we construction workers depend on our footwear unlike most office jobs .
In the cork defense, this pair is overdue for a Resole. any good cobbler would replace the cork in the process.
Exactly! Cork should be replaced every resole and this boot was due for a resole 500 miles ago
Bingo!
Yes! As a cobbler so true I always change out the cork unless it looks almost pristine and just put a lick of contact cement to help everything bond back together but 90% of the time I will change it out. We also use neoprene foam, if it had a foam filler
@@RHBootmakers Which would you say tends to last longer? (Guessing the neoprene--if so, what are the reasons cobblers still stick with cork?)
All of my cheaper boots literally wore themselves through faster than that, so the fact that only the cork died in that long is frankly amazing
Finally, and yes they’re worth it even after 10 years. Also why is it even sadder seeing an actual used pair cut in half?
I was thinking
“oh no don’t do that”
@@henryperez606 its for science, but it feels so wrong.
I’m sure mr Andrew (or whatever his name was) is rocking some vibergs by now, otherwise why would you sacrifice your precious boots like this?
Them memories and stories in the boot that's why
You must be new here. Here we cut the shoes
Andrew sent in some boots and got roasted in return 😂
I was at a red Wing store here in St Cloud, MN getting a new pair of Moc Toe boots. The salesman mentioned something I never heard of before. if your feet sweat a lot you should condition your in soul every few months or twice a year with very little bit of the liquid style conditioner (not mink oil) to help keep them from cracking and deteriorating. Specifically the salt from your sweat will damage the leather. Makes sense as I was in the Navy for some time and out at sea our flight deck boots wouldn't last, not only from the non-skid but from the sweat and ocean salt. They wouldn't last 6 months. Keep in mind we got one pair and worked 15 hour days on average and even in port we had to work some days so maybe one day a month we didn't wear them.
The cracking of the insole is a classic example of why you should own two pairs of work boots and alternate between the pairs. Yes, it's expensive initially, but letting your boots dry out properly between wears easily extends the life of the boots by 3 to 4 times. I used to work in warehousing, and I went from replacing a pair of boots every 10 months to a year, to 2 pairs lasting 7+ years. The boots could've lasted longer, but I changed job & they got a viking burial (killed with fire)...
It's also better for your feet and helps prevent fungus or bacteria from growing if you swap out shoes, ideally but a bit overkill 3 shoes or boots to swap between
i need to do this and buy hubby 2 pair - he gets ringworm...
Wear my boots every work day and many weekends - they've lasted 9 years so far and probably will last at least another 10 years. I have four pairs of thorogood boots because they are so durable - I use them for taking down trees, working on cars, welding, hiking, biking, etc
@@skoparweaver7692a pair of thorogoods last you 7 years doing labor? I can't believe
I love my iron Rangers, one of the best boots I’ve ever owned. They are so darn tough and literally have moved me up mountains. My only only complaint is that temperature transfer from the ground on super cold days is almost instant due to no leather midsole on the boot. If I were to design a pair of heritage style boots I’d keep everything redwing does the same, but add the super thick midsole like we saw on the M1943s and replace the bonded leather portion with a hardened, boiled, top grain leather variant. Keep the cork, keep everything else, but add those two elements and you’d have a $350 boot that will survive any harsh climate with a pair of thick wool socks. Super happy with my redwings and will definitely buy them again.
Easy fix, throw a wool insert into you Iron rangers. It will also help with shock absorption.
I've got a pair of Silversmiths (basically lady version iron rangers but a slightly taller ankle) and have the same issue, but I bought a pair of sheep's wool insoles ($13 off Etsy) and they're super warm & comfortable now. When it gets warm I just take them out.
Just got my first pair of 8111’s today, hoping for a great pair of summer boots. After walking around on cement all day in Wisconsin, my feet were chilly .. seems like a good sign … 🤷🏻♂️
Damn, NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang sent in these boots?
I did a double take at that too lol didn't know Yang Gang rocked rangers.
It makes sense, everyone get's 20K, a portion of which goes to a highly durable pair of boots.
#YangGang 😅🥾
Hahahahaha!
@@itbakkawi support domestic industry with the freedom dividend lollll
ASMR restoration video of fixing up the other boot will be out next week! It should be interesting to see what’s hiding behind all that dirt and age.
Excellent! Now Andrew will be able to hop on one foot!
Yay! I was thinking that it would be awesome to see them be cleaned!
Can you also show how the leather is under the toe cap?
Very educational! Now you'll have get on ebay and find other old boots to cut up. Thanks!
It's a bit off subject for this video but have you heard of Revolt work boots. If not would you consider doing a cut in half review of their moc steel toe. I purchased a pair because they had more of the cosmetic features I was looking for than the more established brands. I really like to know if I made a good gamble or not. Thanks for all the great content showing the construction of footwear.
I love Red Wing boots. I've been a fan for a few decades. When I was a Teamster they used to make a paratrooper steel-toe boot in the late '80's (discontinued, but I still have a nice pair) I would work all day, take my shower get cleaned up and put my Red Wings back on and dance the night away at the clubs without my feet Ever hurting. True Story. Ima a die-hard fan forever and an Iron Ranger collector.
Angel from The Bay
1. Start another playlist: *1000 miles.*
2. Invite guest walkers
3. $
Are you a proclaimer?
Great idea
I mean, he is a Skywalker...
Wow! What a great angle to provide on your channel! This is exactly the type of longevity reviews that people that want to see on these types of expensive boots, shoes and leather products! Keep up the great work and Thank you! Cheers!
I really want to see the left over boot conditioned and see what it turns into.
I was thinking the same thing!
Same. Maybe another video?
I was thinking that too
Yeah great idea
Would love to see that!
I just want to say thanks for all your videos
So far I bought two pairs of the Red Backs you showed
I’m an Aircraft Mechanic and I spend most of my time walking and those booths are a bless. One pair I put some insoles the other ones are just the way they came. Both are great!
Also man beside the great info on your videos. I’m a combat veteran and I find your videos so peaceful and well done that I use them as therapy when every my PTSD and anxiety start to mess with me.
Thx again best of luck this new year!
I hope one day we get the Red Anvil boot brand with the best of the best
Toaster is just the best cat. I love it when he makes an appearance, a cat with character!
First, I think those boots have a ton of life left in them. It's a shame you cut those in half, but oh well. I have worn my iron rangers almost everyday for the last 7 years and I could not be more impressed with them. They are perfectly broken in and have some character to them I did just have new heels and soles put on and hope to get another 7 more years out them.
I don't see this happening, but it'd be so interesting to get ahold of someone's old Nick's boots with all those layers of leather and see how those compress over time. Great vid!
Clean up the other boot to show Andrew what he could have been wearing
That would've been great to see
What other boot? 9:53 both boots have been cut
Great video! Really shows the stress, wear, and tear the material in the boot goes thru over time. As well as shows how the boot performs compared to your assessment in your cut in half new boot videos.
You guys are awesome! I watch both of your channels regularly, and thoroughly enjoy your content! Keep up the great work guys!
I love boots with such a level of wear. It's a nice feeling to live life without losing sleep over natural wear and tear on something practical, footwear and otherwise. That said, taking care of our possessions and extending the life and condition is worthwhile.
Absolutely love my Red Wings like so many others. Going on 3 years with the current pair worn everyday
Great video, really nice to see the insides of a good pair of used ones! Thank you.
FYI, I received the wallet I ordered from your store and I am super happy with it. I 'm in my late 50's and I think it will see me out, Cheers for that.
Quick question what's the longest anyone has heard a leather wallet lasting? I guess I do have another question was it a trucker's wallet you bought Mr. Pettersson
@@brandongraham2088 the Rowe, it's very nice😁
@@brandongraham2088 my dad has had the same leather guess wallet for probably 20+ years it’s all beat up and it’s got holes but it still works fine
Yes. I have a pair of Redwing Blacksmiths with a cork insole that I've worn for 1.5 years. I've noticed much more inconsistency in the insole compared to my Nick's Builder Pros. Not to mention the squeeking.
I really don't think these boots are that badly worn! A quick condition and they'll be good as new.
yeah- nothing wrong with these boots at all. These softies want to cuddle up in bed with these boots.
Great to see you guys together!
YES! The cut center score is back! Man, I missed that...
Love both of your channels. Great video & collaboration!
I love these videos. Makes it so that I can see all these inner workings of these wonderful boots. And now I know that whenever I get around to needing a resole, I should request a leather midsole to replace the cork. Or, at least, that I could!
Was great to see what the inside looks like after so much use and how much life was really left in those Iron Ranger's.
Great stuff guys. One thing I’d mention is that when you have them resoled they replace the cork.
I have these exact boots, and they are all I wear. Mine are about 4 months old and I cannot believe how comfortable they are. Something with a leather liner and cork makes my feet feel great at the end of the day. I wear thin compression socks with them, and am surprised how easy the break in was. I’m wanting another pair in dark gray. I know it’s all about cutting them in half, but it was tough to watch. I’ve conditioned mine several times and they don’t need much more currently. I don’t do construction work, and I’m not sure I would use them for that if I did. But I enjoy lacing them up each morning. Thanks for an interesting video.
10:37 Cork when it is fresh absorbs a lot of impact though. that is the only reason I would prefer Cork. Leather is soft and comfortable on your foot. But, it isn't springy. So, if you are walking on concrete that cork is going to squish and rebound. However, when it is broken down it is useless. But, you could just get Boots that you have resoled every couple years.
I respectfully disagree... to an extent. I have rebuilt three pair of my own boots with leather fill (instead of cork) and have come to prefer it because as it compresses and contours, the support is more evenly spread across the bottom of your foot. That adds not only comfort standing but also lessens fatigue throughout the day. My experience dictates that I will rebuild my boots with leather fill from now on and I make it an option for customers too. I only upcharge the material cost difference; it's not a profit maker, I just believe it's truly an upgrade and make it available.
@@seth_5394 thank you for your opinion now I have to decide whether to go that route or the traditional cork. What a leather midsole conceivably last the lifetime of the boot?
@@matttherrien9608 Midsole or filler? Hypothetically a leather midsole will live as long as the welts do and I would expect a leather fill to last as long as the footbeds. However, those aren't the only considerations. Many times hard worn boots will have a separation of the gemming from the footbed which needs to be reglued and that requires removal of whatever filler is inside. Whether or not to go so far as to look for that is on the experience of the cobbler to judge how hard the boots have been worn, budget, etc. Keep in mind that on social media we see the cream of the crop of cobblers and rebuild jobs. Not everyone is a boot or shoe enthusiast like you and I are and the goal is just to get you in and out. Also, cobblers do not agree across the board about when to replace certain components, synthetic vs natural materials, etc., etc. Be specific about and ask what is to be done on your particular project. If they get offended, find someone else.
Great to see how well everything inside held up but still a little sad to see these ones cut in half. These were in great shape. A resole resolves the cracked sole issue and the upper simply needs conditioned. They would have looked better than new if the owner took those two steps.
Been waiting on this!!😍
I’ve done at least 3,000 miles at Home Depot in my red wing classic Moc’s and they’re still going strong with just one resole. My buddy wears thorogoods and he has to get a new pair every Christmas or about every 900-1,000 miles.
Do yourself a favor and buy some Lowa boots. And you will never look back
Well I bought a pair of these boots because of this video so far they’re amazing.
I really like this series of cutting boots in half... I found your videos about a month ago right around when I bought a new pair of work boots, Georgia boots, the ones I previously had I wore for about three years. It would be cool to see you cut those in half and see what you think.
Great video. I like the old boots and the professional cut score.
Wonderful job guys!! Now I wanna see Nick take Weston to NYC to break in a new pair of boots while shopping for selvage jeans walking around the big apple.
You should start looking at boots that are made in Mexico.
There are so many economical brands like El General, Arango, Rio Grande; and then some more top of the line like Jaca or Cuadra that give so much value for the price.
I have a pair of ostrich belly boots that I got for $125 at a flea market. I’ve worn them almost every day for about 2 years, and they still look great.
I’ve use them to work, cleaned them up, then worn them to semi formal events. Super durable
Yeah, I have seen horsehide boots which I would like to try...
Hey, love the channel, I just bought a pair of Iron Rangers, I'm loving them so far, it's good to know about their longevity.
Hi from London UK.
Love this channel, such useful information on here.
great video gents, excellent work. Love a good collaboration.
Great collab!!! Nick is a nice guy too and his channel rocks! More collabs please
important work indeed! good job guys
That's a really nice snowflake at 2:38
Good to see you guys together awesome
Bought mine in june 2018 and they're still fantastic. I've worn the hell out of them and ridden motorcycles all over the place. Fantastic boot
I got an old pair of secondhand beat up redwings that were cracked and the sole had started to come apart. I took it up to the redwing store, within a week they had conditioned the leather ss best they could, fixed the outsole, installed new laces and new insoles all under their lifetime warranty.
Great video guys!! Great info
I'd say this is a solid reason for a full resole over time even if the sole isn't completely toast...would get a chance to replace the cork (and/or swap to leather). Great video as always.
What would the cost be for leather in place of cork?
This is a very special video on boots. 🙏🏼
Wes, wild out and clean and condition these Air Pilgrim 4s!
Never had the cork in the sole move on me. Been wearing Redwings for 30 years.
Its an unfounded theory you reckon?
Great video collaboration!
This is one of my favorite videos you've put out. It would be amazing if you could do something similar with a pair of wild land fire boots (whites, Nick's, Frank's, etc.)
Many love from Singapore 🇸🇬! Just gt myself a discontinued IR8115, hope to look this good after many years.
I have that exact same model 8111. I use it almost everyday. I love it.
Good to see what happens with the cork! Didn't know that could happen
Rose Anvil should do a video of repairing a boot cut in half. As in, stitching the upper back up and replacing everything else. Reuse the upper, new foot liner, midsole, welt, and outsole. Would be interesting to see how that would turn out! Cheers friends!
Such a fun video guys.
My partner has a pair of 10yo rangers, wears them hard (for work & hikes daily) and conditions them on the regular and it's shocking to see how much less worn out they look than these. Good reminder to condition my pair!
I appreciate this video a lot. I just bought my first pair of iron rangers (8111) and I was curious about how the cork would shape over a time. While you didn't seem to be too concerned about the lack of cork at the ball of the foot, I found that one to be a big issue. These are pressure points on people's feet and you can expose your feet to injury if you don't provide any protection. I hope Red Wing, and other boot manufactures, do similar assessments and try to mitigate these issues by providing better foot protection, especially for these high-pressure points. That being said, I already put an insole in my boots to reduce potential foot injuries. I recommend others do too. Although, if you don't want to, I would probably have the boots resoled to at least get a fresh replacement of cork.
Honestly the way it molded to his foot was my biggest takeaway from this video. It's one thing to hear it from so many so many times, but to see it for yourself is another thing. It's one of the things that I adore about leather boots, and it's that you quite literally make them your very own just through the sheer act of wearing them over and over.
My work boots were the most painful shoe I've ever worn for the first 2 weeks, but after that they fit like a glove. Now 9 years going they are always my go to shoes for nearly anything.
I’m rewatching this video for maybe the fifth time after almost 3 years of going down the heritage footwear rabbit hole. I now realize that these 1000 mile cut in half videos are a huge advert for getting regular resoling done before wearing the outsold into the welt, blowing out the leather sides at the ball of the foot from lack of conditioning, or wearing out the cork filler layer. The resole would also mean a new cork layer, new welt when needed, and likely a thorough cleaning and conditioning session.
It seems that y’all’s friends, Trenton & Heath, have a lot easier and probably cheaper a time resoleing and reconditioning boots that have been brought in at a reasonable stage vs the worn out ones.
You guys have delightful "on screen chemistry" and I'm here for it. Loving the channel evolution.
Which one topped after?👨❤️👨
Makes me loves these boots even more
I have a pair of canada west boots, similar style and handmade in canada. I walk 15,000 steps a day and have had them for 2 years, have had them resoled once now and had the heel caps replaced twice and they still look so good as i polish them and clean them on a regular basis. Thats 5000 miles. Worth it to invest in footwear. I broke my foot with poor footwear which made me realize the importance of great boots.
Hey rose, been looking for a new pair of boots and love your videos. Ive got a pair of Timberland Earthkeepers that I've worn consistently for the past 6 years that are in a similar condition to these and would love to see what they look like cut in half if you want to do so. Keep it up!
My first pair of iron rangers are on the way to me. Plus some RW Loggers. Looking forward to trying them. Thanks for the great videos. I subscribe to you both.
Good teamwork gents!
Such a crime against Red Wing humanity just to satisfy your lust to dissect perfectly good boots😉
I have three pairs of Iron Rangers (including the amber harness), so part of me wants to cry when I see you cut them open. On the other hand, seeing how well they hold up, even after a lot of wear and neglect, makes me that much happier with my purchases. Another excellent and informative video.
Love to see another “white sneaker” breakdown. Golden Goose or Saint Laurent or Gucci Ace cut in half too see if they are really worth the tag that’s printed on them
My cobbler recommended replacing the cork with a quite thick layer of perforated leather. He told me it's designed to comply to the shape of your foot,the small holes allowing it to distort to shape easier? No complaints from me,still very comfortable and no reason to replace. Any thoughts on the perforated leather?
Couldn’t imagine giving up my pair of boots even for science while I’m still alive to wear them. Much props to him for doing so.
Definitely more than a 1000 miles on these boots
Love the collabs
Okay, I'm convinced. Getting a pair of these in black or gray.
I can imagine that very few china-made boots could possibly endure the hard usage these US-made boots have seen. Great video content.
I've got a pair of kinda special edition Merrells - made from himalayan Yak skin. Hundreds upon hundreds of miles behind those - since I used them for all my mountain hiking, and also as a winter boot. After 10 years soles started peeling off, but otherwise the boots haven't changed much since the first couple of years of wear (I do take care of them). Soles themselves are in perfect condition though - it's the glue that has degraded.
Bottom line - would love to see some hiking boots cut in half, not just fancy sneakers and working boots.
ditto it would be cool to see hiking boots dissected, there are a lot of difference performance and durability considerations with hiking boots
The thing about Iron Rangers is ironically, despite being made in Minnesota, is they are terrible in snow and ice. That smooth bottom is deadly.
I always use a shoe tree when I take my boots off and oil often. And that helps keep the boots shape.
Mine are about as worn as these. The cloth interlining has developed some holes on the sides of the vamp. It hasn’t detached so, so far it hasn’t caused any uncomfortable oft there, although it does make me nervous. The leather and cork in the footbed have gotten so compressed, that it feels almost like I’m walking barefoot when I’m on the street. Protection, yes, but nearly no cushioning or shock absorption at all. Other than that, they’ve held up quite well. And somehow, miraculously I’m still on the first outsole. I’ve had these for 4 years now and have worn them 3-5 times a week the entire time.
I believe the cork liner or leather liners depends on what you do. I have a pair of chelsea that have some kind of foam lining which is awesome to walk but not so to standing still (which my previous work required) I'm right now breaking leather lining boots and it's taking its time, I can't say it's better for walking yet but it is for standing still
Part of me died inside watching the death of these amazing boots
if you ever have an opportunity visit Red Wing in the city of the same name in MN, do it. They have a nice store downtown and it was an enjoyable side trip that I wish I had done after learning about leather and boots in particular.
Toaster is back ❤❤ i missed him, hes adorable
Id really like to see a thursday boot after 1000 miles!!! great video
You could fit ALOT of amputees with all the boots left over
ALOT is not a word.
@@chunkymurps what a way to pick up on negative in a positive comment
@@xtrmm4tt Yep!
@@xtrmm4tt turn it into a positive by editing it.
I think a leather mid-sole is the way to go. I'm having my IR 8119's re-soled with leather mid-soles, for the reasons Weston mentioned.
Informative. I will request a leather midsole next time, just seems the right direction. If you stay in the heritage line, Redwing is a great one.
In terms of single ribbed shanks, yeah they not only bend but I have snapped ones in half in some of my premium tims after 2 or 3 years of wear. Def worth it to have the better shank.
I had $20 boots from Payless last me 9 years. Tears everywhere but they worked. Hitchhiked across the country twice and worked several jobs in them. I actually miss them
love this duo
Very good thoughts, it seems like a layer of leather in between is much better