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are red wings worth purchasing? is there better value for money on boots? boots general I guess

>> No.7725115

>>7725102

They are just having their 15 mins at the moment. Get something that has a timeless look.

>> No.7725132

if you want to be a cheap faggot thorgood has some similar shit

http://www.amazon.com/Thorogood-814-4200-Moc-Toe-Boot/dp/B002QQ8XRI/ref=cts_sh_4_fbt

>> No.7725141

>>7725115
Wtf are you talking about? Moc toes? They have been around forever. I remember as a kid my dad used to wear pair of some random brand moc toe ankle boots always. Reason I remember is that me and my bro used to hide them and dad would go around yelling where the hell are his boots.

>> No.7725186

>>7725102
Red Wings are very low quality and should be avoided. The brand is just riding the workwear fad wave. People aren't going to give two shits about Red Wing in one or two years. Again, I should say that the quality is lacking. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

>> No.7725192

go iron ranger

>> No.7725196

>>7725186
is the stuff >>7725132 posted any better? what boots do you recommend?

>> No.7725199

>>7725115
>>7725186
Samefag, also simply not true at all. IMHO they are pretty much the best value goodyear welted boot in that price range.

>> No.7725216

>>7725196
Thorogood seems like an even cheaper quality version of Red Wing. I highly recommend Buttero for boots. These are non-workwear inspired boots. You don't want to look like a poseur.

>>7725199
Shut up, marketer.

>> No.7725235

>>7725115
>>7725186
>>7725216
lol @ this faggot

>> No.7725245

>>7725216

don't be that guy op
if you're into workwear just fucking buy it

>> No.7725248

>>7725216
yeah, OP here, coming to the conclusion that you're full of shit basically since that brand you posted look like shit

>>7725245
this seems like good advice. any other work wear brands i should check out?

>> No.7725257

>>7725141
>me and my bro used to hide them and dad would go around yelling where the hell are his boots.
lol.
this reminds me of one time, when mark mcguire and sammy sosa were battling for the record bats, my dad was outside painting the house when one of the games was on and we kept running out and telling him mark hit another one (even though the cardinals were on d) so he'd run in from outside to see the replay. we thought that shit was hilarious.

god kids are fuckin stupid...

>> No.7725280

>>7725257
i just used to pee in my dad's pond and laugh when the fish die and he has to lift them out with his hands

>> No.7725311

>>7725216
"don't buy RW instead buy these Target-core le fashion boots"

lmao

I'm sure buttero are good quality, but they look like shit white girls would call "men's fashion"

and I'm not a fan of full-on #workwear by any means

>> No.7725322

>>7725248
go search the archive for boot/workwear threads

I know there have been several in the past that will contain all of the answers you could want

>> No.7725327

I've got a pair that has lasted me 4 years and going strong. Only problem is that when the sole wears they become really slick. Not great for slushy michigan, otherwise I recommend them

>> No.7725329

>>7725248
carhartt but they dont do shoes

>> No.7725341

>>7725311
I bet you own a pair of Wolverine 1k Miles, you faglord.

>> No.7725360

>>7725341
lol, nope

but I bet you wear prada sunglasses to match your gucci belt and LV purse

>> No.7725369

Are Vibergs worth it /fa/? Specifically the shell cordovan? Or are there any other shell cordovan boots that are worth copping? I was thinking of copping the Trickers x End collection too.

>> No.7725374

>>7725360

got damn

>> No.7725381

>>7725369
>implying anyone on /fa/ actually owns vibergs

>>7725360
lmao #rekt

>> No.7725382

>>7725360
>but I bet you wear prada sunglasses to match your gucci belt and LV purse
>implying I'm a sandnigger or gook

>> No.7725403

>>7725369
I just copped a pair of Alden wingtips with a commando sole in color 8 shell. It's nice!

OP consider White's semi dress boots, or Dayton Trench boots. Oak Street Bootmakers Trench is really nice to, bit kinda overpriced.

>> No.7725516
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7725516

Just copped these Gresons on sale for $200 last night. Pretty stoked for them.

>> No.7725520

>>7725516
w2c? please?

>> No.7725531
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7725531

>>7725520
I got the last one on sale. They are Grenson Fred V. You can get them for $315 on end.

>> No.7725541

>>7725531
still a nice offer

why are they cheaper than the regular shoes though?

>> No.7725564
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7725564

>>7725541
I don't think they are? They are like $500 on Grenson's website, but only $315 on end. Idk why there is almost a $200 difference...

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7725569

>>7725311
Don't be hating on Buttero, they make great sneakers.
And OP, Red Wings are fine. Not the best, but you'll be hard-pressed to find better in the $200-400 range. Especially if you're into high-quality leather. Yuketen is another good option in that price range, but I'd recommend buying them on sale.

>> No.7725611

Steve madden is a good brand for boots, cheap and durable and some of their boots models look good. Got one pair last week for 50$ becouse they had 50% off. And they are not made in china like red wings.

So yeah 50$ for boots made in Portugal I think I did good

>> No.7725649

>>7725611
red wing heritage is not made in china you goofus
and on top of that everything else you said was wrong
you do know that some things in china are made better than in other shitholes, portugal very much included?

>> No.7725646

Doc martens for life are a great value because they will literally replace them until you die + once you break them in they're hella comfy. I'd recommend you cop if you like the aesthetic

>> No.7725672

>>7725611
>Steve madden is a good brand for boots
hahahahahaha

>> No.7725685

Red Wings are awesome if you're into workwear. I think you have to be a bit muscular/buff to pull off the look correctly though.

>> No.7725689

>>7725611
>And they are not made in china like red wings
>made in china like red wings
>china
>red wing
no

>> No.7725726
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7725726

Diemme master race reporting in.

>> No.7725744

>>7725726
>not the grey suede Firenzes
pleb

>> No.7725747

>>7725726
damn those are sweet but i feel like they'd look like clown shoes on me even though my feet aren't big

>> No.7725749

>>7725744
Searched high and low, also used wrong pic, I have brown suede ones from AW13.

>> No.7725756

>>7725749
those ones are sick too.

>> No.7725767

>>7725726
AWWWW SHIIIT can you ID those trousers?

>> No.7725768

>>7725747
You think that but once you try them on you'll realize that a larger silhouette on a boot doesn't look that bad and can even be flattering.

>> No.7725782

>>7725611
fucking poorfag you disgust me.

you havent even hold a RW before have you?

>> No.7725799

>>7725726
w2c pants pls

>> No.7726601

>>7725611
Poorfag is into something here, some rw are actually made in China

>> No.7726609

>>7726601
>samefagging with a full email field
dumbass

>> No.7726616

>>7726601
>>7725611
same...

you know what, it's actually proven this time

you're an idiot

>> No.7726636

>>7725649
Made in China or made in some shithole in Europe?

I choose shithole in Europe. Chinese stuff just don't have any character

>> No.7726662

>>7725341
Wolverine 1k's are better quality than Red Wings though, why would owning them be a bad thing

>> No.7726672

>>7725369
Listen as much as we hate mfa, if you want to know about boots go there. I know for a fact multiple mfa posters wear vibergs so they might be better suited to help you out

>> No.7726689

>>7725649
>>7725689
I hate to break it to you guys but a lot of Red Wing Heritage stuff is made in China now... it can go either way. If you are an owner of recently purchased Red Wings I would check the tag inside your boots.

>> No.7726761
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7726761

Just passing through but what can I wear with my service boots?
Pic related.

>> No.7726987
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7726987

red wing are not "low quality"

they're not the pinnacle of fashion, and they're not actually shoes for working in,

but they're reasonably durable, the materials used are alright, there's nothing really 'wrong' with them from a quality perspective

oh, and thorogoods look like shit by comparison, IMO

if you think red wings look cool then there's nothing that should stop you from getting a pair

just be aware that you might run into a lot of people wearing the exact same pair of boots if you get the 8138

>>7726689
as far as I'm aware that's just not true -- the heritage line is all made in the US.

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7726998

>>7726987

>> No.7727170

>>7725369
>Are Vibergs worth it /fa/?
I second this question. Should I go with these? Or just stick with Alden?
I like the idea of sticking with a Canadian manufacturer tho, so even some Yuke's could be on the table.

What do you think hip$ter?

>> No.7728488

>>7726662
Actually that's not really true.

TL;DR RW's is better quality

Leather quality? Well, Wolverine's getting a lot of flak because they choose the cheap, damaged part of the leather to make boots to save money - most other makers discard that part and are more selective.

Secondly, Wolverine 1k's don't use a real leather insole. They use leather wrapped fiberboard. This type of inner sole does not last as long as a real leather insole.

RW's heritage line, which use leather from RW's own tannery (and thus they're more in control of leather QC) AND use real leather insoles, are in fact better made than wolverines.

>> No.7728494

>>7726987
>as far as I'm aware that's just not true -- the heritage line is all made in the US.
Yes, RW's actual work boot line is a mix of China, US+imported, and full US made.

But their fashion oriented Heritage line is all USA and uses leather from their own tannery.

Not many bootmakers/shoesmakers out there can boast of having their own leather tannery.

>> No.7728522

>>7725564
Because Grenson has had to whore itself out to mainstream fashion stores in recent years because no one will touch their boots since it was exposed that their boots are made in India and only finished in england, no matter what line and where they claim to have made them.

This outsourcing lead to a dramatic decline in quality and generated much ill-will amongst those that had traditionally bought their shoes.

Because people inclined to buy fashiony shoes and boots have no idea about this, nor would they see grenson's quality faults for what they are, grenson have found a niche in that kind of market.

The boots were no where near worth 500, that's just marketing, 200 is closer to their true pricing.

Do not pay very much for grenson shoes; there are shoes really made in england by top notch makers for 500 (and even less) that are better than grenson.

>> No.7728525

>>7728522
>ars because no one will touch their boots since it was exposed that their boots a
Boots and shoes.

>> No.7728546

>>7728522
For $200, I see it as a pretty solid cop. Also, I've heard the quality is still quite good.

>> No.7728561

>>7728546
For 200 it's pretty good, but I would not bother paying more.

I have heard the quality has not changed. (as in, it hasn't retained it's level pre-india)

>> No.7729629

>>7727170
Not gonna respond w/o my trip (on my phone) but I'll respond later

>> No.7729654

Red Wings are a durable all purpose boot OP.
They are made tough and sturdy and they are meant to get beat up.
You can take them anywhere from hiking or just fucking around in the snow and they will keep your feet nice and dry.
Personally I think they look decent with a pair of jeans, but that's up to you.
They should be around $200 and to me it's a good cop.

>> No.7729666

>>7729654
Nobody in their right mind would take a pair of Red Wings hiking. Sure, you can do it, but why not just use a pair of hiking boots built for the task rather than your nice smooth leathers that will scuff, dent, and wear after one sizable hike?

>> No.7729829

>>7729666
This.

If that other anon were talking about rw's more utilitarian work boot line then yeah; the heritage line is a work-styled fashiony boot - today there are better boots for work and and hiking etc.

No worker, hiker, or anyone else wears the heritage line for anything but leisure, and certainly not for when a dedicated work boot is necessary.

>> No.7730698

i think you'll like this op

http://imgur.com/a/s8KZ5

>> No.7732907

>>7729666
well, it depends on how badly you want to get some "character" on your red wings, and how well they fit your feet, and how serious you are about hiking

I could see someone hiking in them and enjoying it under specific conditions

but you certainly shouldn't buy them for that, they're not hiking boots, I agree

>>7728522
yeah, I wouldn't touch Grenson unless you get them for like 200ish or less

they're still a lot better than the real shit brands like h by hudson but they certainly aren't competing with alden or tricker's

I got some grenson shoes recently but they were like $100

>>7727170
I don't have any experience with Viberg

Alden are really nice though, I can't complain about their boots

the canadian-made yukes (made by Dayton) are nice if you get a sale (300 or less) but idk if I'd say they're as nice as Alden. they're stylistically more interesting tho