Rumor has it that CJ sleeps on a bed made out of Red Wing boxes. Eats on a table made out of Red Wing boxes. Bathes in a tub made of Red Wing boxes. Sits on a chair....well, you get it.
I confess: I never really liked rough and tough leather. But I need to recognize that after the treatment the boots got infinitely better than before! Maybe now I buy something in rough and tough. Another great video!
I always use Fiebing’s mink oil liquid. Makes the leather supple and protects the leather against water and snow. The number one advantage is that it doesn’t darken the leather. When it’s 10-12 hours after applying the oil, the leather has its original color. Great product and cheaper than other mink like products
I used Neatsfoot oil, on my 8085 and amber harness. Looks rich in colour! Use a small applicator brush 5o get into the difficult areas. Look OK. They will lighten slowly. Makes the leather look rich!
Bold move using the leather conditioner lol, I always stick to Bick 4 for my boots, no matter the color, it doesn't darken leather in my experience, at least not all at once. Looks like they'll build up a nice patina with that finish! Very nice.
Hi. They Did need some conditioning. They were Dry. I think we over Condition Leather and it weakens the Leather. I see you only used your finger and used the Conditioner lightly. Great Job! Bickmore 4 is another Great Leather Conditioner.
I’ve used redwing mink oil on my copper rough and tough round toes as it was recommended on the redwing heritage website. Worked out fine a bit of darkening. The trouble with mink oil is that it takes longer to soak in than the redwing leather conditioner
Cj I've been pretty happy with a mixed up concoction of boot oil and leather cream. You'll have to try it next time you are trying to decide between the two. My local redwing slathers the boot oil on but I prefer a little less when I do it at home. Find the mixture does pretty well especially on areas that have gotten scuffed during the day.
I just used leather cream on my copper rough tough rangers for the first time, I kind of wish I waited to keep the original look but eventually they need to be conditioned. Thanks for the video I was wondering how leather conditioner would look on copper rough and tough leather
I use Lexol all leather conditioner, $6.99 Walmart. I use it on my black, brown ect ...... Leather goods, cheap but hella good. They also have a cleaner same price 16.9 oz can't beat it.
Use leather cream on my 8085s but was super keen to see what the ANLC would do to Copper Rough and Tough! Would be good to see if the leather lightens after a few days of wear
Am I mistaken in my knowledge that the “ copper rough and tough” is an almost “rough-out” leather in that the top layer has been removed as to make it a Nubuck? And if so, wouldn’t it be easier to over condition the leather? I’ve a pair of rough- necks and I’m gun shy on what to put on ‘em was why I was asking. Btw longtime subscriber and fan of your channel! Good stuff indeed! Keep it up.
Hello CJ, I have. A pair of pecos 9113 and I want to know how to get that kinda brick color back to them, if I use the boot oil they turn darker and don't like at all that color, hope you can assist me with that, I will appreciate it.
Beautiful boots my friend! They were pretty thirsty. They look really nice as well after the treatment. These seem harder to get than the black harness or klondikes. I would totally get these if I found em in my size before the black ones.
It's been my experience that mink oil softens the leather; not a positive trait for leather goods worn for support. Mink oil is great for water resistant but in my opinion diminish the leather's insulation for cold weather. The conditioner he is using has mink oil as only one of 3 ingredients. The other 2 are solids at room temp.
CJ. I have a pair of older Polo Ralph Lauren boots that have an almost identical color of the leather. My question. Would you recommend the Red Wing All Natural Leather Conditioner over just plain Mink Oil or even Red Wings Brown Shoe Polish to get them back to that awesome Copper color? Any advice would be greatly appreciated..
I have tried on the Huntsman. I like them and should add them since I do collect RW. I can say I am not interested in the Loggers. I know I would never wear them.
@@CJCook i tried the same size as the iron ranger but for some reason it felt tight especially on the toes, and since they are steel toe i think its better to go one size up, no? what do you think? l
I can't find these in a 9D and it's frustrating me. Love them so much, and I keep coming back to this video
Finally found them. Brand new
Rumor has it that CJ sleeps on a bed made out of Red Wing boxes. Eats on a table made out of Red Wing boxes. Bathes in a tub made of Red Wing boxes. Sits on a chair....well, you get it.
Hahaha!
@@CJCook hey friend. You need to put leather cream on those boots after the conditioner. That's the final step.
He probably has enough red wing boxes to stack up and build a house 🏠 lol 😆
I confess: I never really liked rough and tough leather. But I need to recognize that after the treatment the boots got infinitely better than before! Maybe now I buy something in rough and tough. Another great video!
I always use Fiebing’s mink oil liquid. Makes the leather supple and protects the leather against water and snow. The number one advantage is that it doesn’t darken the leather. When it’s 10-12 hours after applying the oil, the leather has its original color. Great product and cheaper than other mink like products
I used Neatsfoot oil, on my 8085 and amber harness. Looks rich in colour! Use a small applicator brush 5o get into the difficult areas. Look OK. They will lighten slowly. Makes the leather look rich!
@@johnmutton799 I have never tried Nestsfoot oil. I am interested.
Bold move using the leather conditioner lol, I always stick to Bick 4 for my boots, no matter the color, it doesn't darken leather in my experience, at least not all at once. Looks like they'll build up a nice patina with that finish! Very nice.
Thank you
I use all natural conditioner me too.
When oil up to rough & tough leather.
I used the natural oil conditioner with pine pitch on my briar oilslick and loved the darkening hue on em...made them a lil reder too...
Hi. They Did need some conditioning. They were Dry.
I think we over Condition Leather and it weakens the Leather. I see you only used your finger and used the Conditioner lightly. Great Job!
Bickmore 4 is another Great Leather Conditioner.
I’ve used redwing mink oil on my copper rough and tough round toes as it was recommended on the redwing heritage website. Worked out fine a bit of darkening. The trouble with mink oil is that it takes longer to soak in than the redwing leather conditioner
Bringing this back from the dead. But I'm partial to neutral boot cream on crt.
Cj I've been pretty happy with a mixed up concoction of boot oil and leather cream. You'll have to try it next time you are trying to decide between the two. My local redwing slathers the boot oil on but I prefer a little less when I do it at home. Find the mixture does pretty well especially on areas that have gotten scuffed during the day.
cool, I will try that.
the heel stack on the heel needs some love too
I believe it's plastic. On my black ones it is unless they changed it on these.
I just used leather cream on my copper rough tough rangers for the first time, I kind of wish I waited to keep the original look but eventually they need to be conditioned. Thanks for the video I was wondering how leather conditioner would look on copper rough and tough leather
I use Lexol all leather conditioner, $6.99 Walmart. I use it on my black, brown ect
...... Leather goods, cheap but hella good.
They also have a cleaner same price 16.9 oz can't beat it.
Use leather cream on my 8085s but was super keen to see what the ANLC would do to Copper Rough and Tough! Would be good to see if the leather lightens after a few days of wear
Am I mistaken in my knowledge that the “ copper rough and tough” is an almost “rough-out” leather in that the top layer has been removed as to make it a Nubuck? And if so, wouldn’t it be easier to over condition the leather? I’ve a pair of rough- necks and I’m gun shy on what to put on ‘em was why I was asking. Btw longtime subscriber and fan of your channel! Good stuff indeed! Keep it up.
Yes, the Copper Rough & Tough is a "waxed" nubuck. Leather cream is good to put on them if you are timid.
Hello CJ, I have. A pair of pecos 9113 and I want to know how to get that kinda brick color back to them, if I use the boot oil they turn darker and don't like at all that color, hope you can assist me with that, I will appreciate it.
Red Wing Leather Cream should do the trick.
What style of pants go best with engineer boots?
Grown and Sewn canvas chinos or Left Field canvas chinos
Compared to the Iron Ranger, did you size up or down on these good looking boots?
Hey Cesar,
I bought the same size as the Iron Ranger...fits perfectly.
Beautiful boots my friend! They were pretty thirsty. They look really nice as well after the treatment. These seem harder to get than the black harness or klondikes. I would totally get these if I found em in my size before the black ones.
It's been my experience that mink oil softens the leather; not a positive trait for leather goods worn for support. Mink oil is great for water resistant but in my opinion diminish the leather's insulation for cold weather. The conditioner he is using has mink oil as only one of 3 ingredients. The other 2 are solids at room temp.
Very nice! Did the color lighten up after a while?
Yes, they also lost the shine.
Nice! Thanks 😁
@@CJCook Did The color totally go back to "normal" ? i dont want the color to darken even a bit ^^
@@shingrimalkin yes, it came back to normal.
Which is better to use on my redwing D9111 round toe natural leather conditioner or leather cream. ? Thanks.
I like the leather cream.
@@CJCook thanks mate., I'm m your new subscriber.
@@professionalgago thank you!
CJ. I have a pair of older Polo Ralph Lauren boots that have an almost identical color of the leather. My question. Would you recommend the Red Wing All Natural Leather Conditioner over just plain Mink Oil or even Red Wings Brown Shoe Polish to get them back to that awesome Copper color? Any advice would be greatly appreciated..
Try Lexol leather conditioner
You planning on grabbing a pair of huntsman, loggers, or firefighters in the near future? Also lol that bottom snap being undone
I have tried on the Huntsman. I like them and should add them since I do collect RW.
I can say I am not interested in the Loggers. I know I would never wear them.
The huntsman are probably my favorite pair. I feel like if I had to grab a pair during the apocalypse, I'd go straight for those.
Does Red Wing still market these copper engineers boot???
I don't think so. If they do...Japan would be the place.
Judging by all the boots you own... how many pairs of boots do you think you could condition in one day? From Sun up to Sun down.
50 boots
CJ what’s the difference between the 2972 and the 2268? Feels like they are exactly the same but different colors right?
Different leathers...same construction
@@CJCook interesting - thanks a lot always CJ
Hi CJ, can u tell me the difference between last 8 and the one frm your engineers (15/50) please?
You could fit the same size as last 8 or go a half size up.
would they make a good motorcycle boot? and what do you think of the Indian iron rangers?
Yes, they would.
I really like the Indian Rangers I just would not wear them.
@@CJCook why wouldn't u wear them?
@@Daniel-vd3yg They would not find any time in my current boot rotation.
Hey how do you style these boots? I've been thinking about buying these for about half a year now but I just don't see them working with my wardrobe
I wear canvas chinos, selvedge chinos and selvedge denim usually all straight fit.
HI CJ! Can you do a video of Redwing Nigel Cabourn boots!
I don't own those but I may know someone who does.
Yes interested in that.
hey buddy, is this model 2972 steel toe? and would they fit like iron ranger and 2268?
Hello, yes and yes.
@@CJCook faaantastic!! YOURE A LEGEND
@@CJCook i tried the same size as the iron ranger but for some reason it felt tight especially on the toes, and since they are steel toe i think its better to go one size up, no? what do you think? l
@@moreed tight on the side or toe touching the tip of the boot?
@@CJCook felt like the toes were tight touching.
Are these comfortable to have on ????
At first...ABSOLUTELY not! The Engineers are a HUGE pain to break in and kill your feet. It takes time.
Teddy Baldassare sells every kind of strap you can imagine. He is a you tuber also , hit him up for an outdoors type watch strap.
Q botas las quiero
Sí, estás están bien chido!
@@CJCook cuanto valen
@@joseramonmorasandi8377 tres cientos
Where do I get a Red Wing bible ???
Amazon
Why CR&T if you don't like it? Those boots are brand new and don't need conditioner. You ruined that leather and its pull up effect. Dork.
Hehehehe, dork. 😆
those look like you hit a pair of loggers with a purse