This is why nobody wears Red Wing Blacksmith
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Iron Ranger little brother?
2:22 Boot Info
3:05 Leather
4:08 Paneling
5:40 Similarities
6:35 Cut in Half
7:37 Reveal
8:24 Why is the Iron Ranger so much more popular?
9:44 3 reasons
10:33 What do you think?
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Raycons are just rematched Chinese trash. Come on man what are you doing?
@@greuju He's sold out to the highest bidder. Too bad, used to be a good channel
Bro, you didn’t even cut the Raycons in half. What even are you doing?
I cant even trust your reviews. I have bought 2 of the boots you said were good and neither lasted a month. Good bad or indifferent it seems once you guys go viral there is no telling what's legit. The Keens lasted a week before delaminating. The Carolinas tore in 3 weeks where the sole meets the leather. The keens warranted the shoe, but the next shoe the heel part collapse and have a big ball in it. Not hating just frustrated there are no good quality shoes anymore.
@@BentonL I mean that's either incredibly unlucky or you're lying on the internet. Carolinas are built well, I've only known about three people that wore them though. I have never heard of a single quality issue with them.
And I've worn probably eight sets of keens, never had any of the issues you're saying.
I bought a pair of Blacksmith as my first and so far only heritage boots exactly because they are neither overly dressy nor too rugged looking. For me they are in the sweet spot inbetween.
To me the Blacksmith is by far the best looking of all the Red Wing boots. I like the “clean” look. Luckily for me, there is a Red wing shop here in Stockholm, Sweden. I tried out and bought a pair of Blacksmiths in the briar colour and I love them! Thanks for a great video.
It's such a nice looking boot yeah. I prefer the silhouette over the ranger, but I wish it was available in more leathers.
The paneling makes it look very tasteful and much more flexible than the iron ranger imo.
I bought a pair of Blacksmiths a few years ago and I love them! Them not being as "flashy" as the Iron Rangers but having the same build quality was the reason I bought them. Great boots.
Same here. Love mine.
Same
I want a pair of boring , great quality boots
@@thehuntstudio17 if these are in your budget and fit your standard of "boring", then you should buy them! They're certainly great quality for the price!
Iron rangers flashy??
Bought a pair two months ago and I absolutely love them. Super versatile too; they look equally good with a tweed coat, a duffle coat or a flight jacket.
This boot was on my to-buy list for awhile. Finally purchased them over the summer. You don’t know how happy I was to see your review on it haha. I love them even more. Thanks for the vid!
Thank you for checking these out!! I’ve owned a pair of these for 3-4 years and cannot believe they’re not reviewed in much detail anywhere. I picked these because I didn’t care about the toe cap and picked the blacksmith because it was a little more affordable and the reddish brown was only available on the blacksmith.
My first pair was the 8111 Iron Rangers once I broke them in, I moved into the 875 Classic Mocs while still in the process of breaking them in I got myself a pair of 3345 Blacksmiths and the break in period was drastically easier maybe because I got use to the 8111s but I truly love the Blacksmiths. I want to grow my hertiage boot collection because of Red Wings alone.
Just bought this boot one week ago and they already fit so well. So happy with them.
My first Heritage boot was the Red Wing Blacksmith in Copper Rough and Tough. I figured out that the non-toe cap design would be easier to break in, and that this boot had most of the features of the other boots. I think I was right. It was truly not all that difficult to break in, and this kind of leather is exceptional with it's high amount of built in wax and oil. For a boot priced in the low $300 range (I paid $330 a couple of years ago), you get features (good quality thick leather, leather counter cover, true Goodyear welt, quality outsole) that provide for recrafting, and for above average wear and tear over the life. I'd strongly recommend the Blacksmith (3343) or the Beckman (I found one set of these, even though they are no longer made). The Iron Ranger probably is a bit better for heavy work environment where toe protection is a big factor.
The black prairie blacksmiths (3345) was my first ever Redwings boot and it was the introduction to my boot addiction. I currently have about 15-20 pairs of boots and of all of them, my blacksmiths were the most comfortable pair I’ve owned. I don’t know why, but none of my Iron rangers have gotten to the same comfort level as my blacksmiths. I just recently got them resoled with a leather midsole and leather outsole and it’s the better version of the wolverine 1000 miles.
I think you’re right. The Iron Rangers have distinctive and now iconic look. There’s no mistaking the cap toe with four rows of stitching, ,the angled top of the shaft, or the heel/backstay.
While I like the subdued, understated look of the blacksmith / beckman boots, I suspect many people that want that look can choose from many other retro service boot options.
I just bought my first pair of real boots on Black Friday. After watching the channel for a while I was leaning toward a pair of Iron Rangers, but decided on the Blacksmiths because of their ability to be dressed up a bit more. Really happy to finally see them on your channel.
Thanks for the tips and hard work that goes into these vids. I look forward to all the content drop. Keep shining Rose Anvil!
I love these boots. I have the blacksmiths in black and wore them in my wedding. Also, I got mine as factory seconds for only $149, which is a crazy good deal in my opinion.
Jesus where can I find factory seconds
Where's a good place to find factory seconds?
@@brandonabney6437 I got these at Nordstrom rack a few years ago. I also picked up a pair of red wing moc toe oxfords 8103 for $99 at Sierra trading post
@@jonathannelson7292 it seems that these deals come around pretty seldom these days
That's a deal lol
One contributing factor is the blacksmith doesn’t come in wide sizes.
Does now. Mine is wide. One color doesn't, though Briar - and of course it was the one I liked the most.
They come in both "D" and "EE". in both 3343 and 3345. Just not the 3340 (D only)
For me I like the angled top of the Iron Ranger, but prefer the lack of toe cap on the Blacksmith. Bit of a conundrum. Naturally, I settled on a pair of 877s.
I had the same dilemma. I just bought a pair of adidas sandals
YES I love the angled top wish more boots did the same
Yeah but the angled top is almost always covered by pants
@@jcarter7731 🤣
I got the Blacksmiths as my first pair of heritage style boots back in 2015 because I preferred the more refined look in comparison to the Iron Ranger. Mine are in a beautiful dark red Briar Oil Slick leather. They’ve held up amazingly well and I’ve received many compliments over the years. An excellent pair of boots!
I also bought my pair in 2015 and they were also my first heritage boot! I adore them to this day. I bought the Ox Blood version. They still look amazing. I've never bothered buying another boot because of how much I like them.
Love my blacksmiths, got them in black prairie , wear them every chance I get.
I’ve owned both the IR and more recently the Blacksmith. I’ve loved them both, even though I tend to wear my Moc Toes about twice as often. The latter are just that more comfortable.
I've been wearing them for years now... aside from being harsh the first couple of weeks, they are great. Once broken in, you will love them.
When I finally took the plunge into and wanted to get a real heritage boot (after a year of watching this channel), I went into a Red Wing store and tried on both the Blacksmith and Iron Ranger. As someone who grew up in work boots, I just gravitated to the more “boot-like” Iron Ranger over the dressier Blacksmith. The toe cap and heel counter just look more rugged for a daily driver boot
the fact i can polish my beckmans makes that such a distinctive boot for me. i love my black cherry featherstone leather its such a departure from other boot leathers and polishing vs unpolished gives the boot a wild degree of optionality.
My Blacksmiths in Briar oil slick are so comfortable and the color and grains definitely attract attention.
I like the blacksmith shape slightly better than the iron ranger. The fact that it doesn't look as much like a work boot is a benefit in my opinion. The 3345 is my favorite boot of all my Red wings. I have to make myself not reach for them and wear one of the other ones to have a balance. I wish they still offered the splitsole option like in the Beckman. I think it makes it a more attractive booth maybe it's cheaper to manufacture it with the type of soul that's similar to an iron ranger
When the sole would need to be replaced
I got a pair of blacksmiths last year I love them I think they look better than the iron Rangers without the toe cap, the toe cap while iconic, makes the boot look too large for my small feet (some have called it a clown shoe jokingly) the blacksmiths don't have the name recognition of the iron ranger but it's literally the same boot as far as I can tell. Over a year now and been holding up great.
I have had my Blacksmiths for 7 years now and they have been great. Took a little to break in but now they are very comfortable. At first I wanted the Iron Ranger but did not like the toe cap.
I have wanted a pair of the blacksmith boots for a long time now. It's definitely on my list of needs.
I have had a pair of blacksmiths for couple years now been really good boots . Thanks for your work on your channel it's best on CZcams .I could use motorcycle boot reviews.
Finally! I'm glad you're reviewing these at last!
I bought these earlier this year. I love them. Once I'm finished with the break-in they will be my daily rides.
I have 2 pairs of blacksmiths and I always get compliments on them ESPECIALLY the Briar Oil Slick leather blacksmiths. I also have them in the Prairie black which develops an amazing tea core patina. But the Iron Rangers will always be my favorite.
I’m a tradesman and have been wearing redwing work boots for 20yrs. I bought a pair of blacksmiths about 2 months ago for my first pair of a real heritage style casual boot. I absolutely love them and wear them every chance I get. They had a typical break in period - duct tape directly on the heel under the sock really helps prevent heel blisters during break in btw. They fit my feet perfectly, are surprisingly comfortable, and look great now that they have a bit of wear on them. I also scooped a pair of 1000 miles for 1/2 off and while I do really like the look of the wolverines the RW’s feel like a higher quality boot.
From years of mountaineering experience I wear two pairs of socks initially. I wear a very thin synthetic inner pair with a light pair of wool socks over them. I think it reduces friction on the skin and it definitely reduces blisters on both heel and on toes.
I had those copper colored blacksmiths and I used them while shoeing horses before I switched to barefoot boots. I loved them and thought the plain toe was very cool looking and comfortable. I also think the collar detail is such a good design and should be on more boots. It gives it such a finished, quality look in my opinion. I bought them primarily because they were cheaper than the redwings but also because I’m a sentimentalist and liked the fact that I’m a blacksmith wearing blacksmith boots.
THank you for this video. I have been investigating these two styles and have been leaning towards the Blacksmith.
I've owned a pair of Blacksmiths since 2015. They were my first real boots. I adore them and they get worn daily during the winter.
I would have a pair, but no wide widths. Last year I did find a pair of Beckman 9016 (a precursor) in 9EE in the factory seconds section of the Red Wing store in Red Wing, MN. Not the color I would choose, but can't be picky. They are darkening up quite nicely and one of my most comfortable pair. A big plus was hardly any break in. I'm also a sucker for the look of a half sole. Love the vids.
I love Blacksmiths and own 3 pairs, I just never warmed to the toe-cap on the Iron Rangers. Blacksmiths are my favourite boots.
Great video! Several years ago I went to a local RW store specifically for a pair of Iron Rangers but walked out with the Blacksmith. I just liked the way they looked better without the toe cap and was happy that I wasn't just another person jumping on the Iron Ranger bandwagon. I don't wear them often but I'm happy to have them in my closet.
I have had my Blacksmith's for years. They are far and away my favorite boot.
I've had a pair of blacksmiths in copper since summer 2015. They were the first pair my Red Wing shop had seen. I wore them as motorcycle boots a lot, and I had them resoled by Red Wing a few years ago after I fell down a flight of wooden stairs due to lack of grip from the original smooth, not lugged soles. (Of course it was the boots!) I have the mini-lugs now and have not fallen down yet! I don't ride nearly as much these days so they don't get the wear that they used to, but they're still great.
I picked them over the iron rangers specifically because they were more understated, and the eyelets were available in brass on the blacksmith whereas they are nickel on the iron ranger.
I just got a pair of the red wing roughneck, and I absolutely love these boots. It basically just the mock toe with a lugged outsole, or the blacksmith with a moc toe, and lugged sole as far as I know. I would love to see those babies meet the bandsaw
Just got a pair yesterday for my position. I love them first day wearing these!
Just bought a pair of Blacksmiths in Black Prairie leather to wear when riding my motorcycle. I’ve also owned and loved a pair of Iron Rangers for many years. I bought the Blacksmiths just for a change of pace, and I couldn’t be happier with them, especially with the shorter break-in period than the Iron Rangers.
I’ve been asking for you to cut the black smith for close to a year! Finally!!! Thanks for vid
Really like the look of the Blacksmith. Good to know, it’s just as well made as the Iron Ranger. Great and informative video, as always.
Thanks Rose Anvil my Origins just arrived. I wouldn’t have known about their mission without your show. They look very similar to these boots.
Great timing for this video! I was just thinking about buying a pair of Blacksmiths in black prairie.
I really want to see you review the Jim Green Baobab boot!
I have this exact pair of Blacksmiths in size 11 - love them! I tried the Iron Ranger and Blacksmith at the local Red Wing store; I decided that the Blacksmith fit me better even though they are more or less the same boot except for toe cap. I have several toe cap boots and the Blacksmith is a great alternative at a lower price point yet maintaining premium quality (especially compared to the Wolverine 1000 Mile).
I have a pair of the black roughout blacksmiths when they first came out. One big difference that i wish all the iron rangers had and only one or two blacksmiths had at one time is mine have the leather toe vamp instead of the cotton canvas that iron rangers have and im guessing all the newer blacksmiths now have. I love the leather toe vamp. Same reason i like my 877 over the 875 is the full leather inside that wraps the whole foot in leather like a moccasin.My wife likes look of blacksmiths also.
I have a pair of Blacksmiths 2955 and the toe vamp is also leather lined. I didn’t realized they changed that.
Love them each for the exact differences you pointed out
I wanted a pair of Blacksmiths but my Redwing store never had them in stock. So I finally bought a pair of Iron Rangers instead. Haven't regretted it, but would still like a pair of Blacksmiths.
It was a toss up for me at first but the store I went to was out of blacksmith’s in my size so I tried on the Iron Ranger 8084’s & instantly fell in love.
I love my blacksmiths. I have the Klondike leather, so it’s black with a brown tea core. I think they are far more versatile than the iron rangers or moc toes, albeit a bit less iconic. It has the traction, durability and quality materials to not be babied, but also the plain toe and minimal styling allows it to be used in a slightly dressier setting. I’m glad you cut it apart.
Can you now please cut apart the viberg 2030? They are considered by many to be the gold standard heritage service boot, but I want to see if the incredibly expensive markup is worth it.
I’ve had a pair of copper blacksmiths for 3 years. Love these boots. They take a beating, and conditioning brings them right back.
I think a good point he missed is that the blacksmith is one of only 2 redwings that come in the beautiful black prairie teacore leather which is one of sbfoots best leathers
Great point. I’ve been real happy with the prairie leather.
When I was deciding on my first heritage boot the Iron Ranger was the only boot in my mind as my
first pair. That being said, I like the look of the blacksmiths as well. If I were to recommend a heritage boot to someone who wants the look of say the Wolverine 1000 mile, I’d point them in the blacksmiths direction. Thank You for the video and all the work you guys do!
Here in Minnesota, all of the Red Wings are popular. I love my Blacksmiths. The reddish brown Briar Oil Slick leather looks great without the cap toe, and it’s a nice alternative to the Iron Ranger. It’s certainly not formal by any standard, but it’s more so than the IR as it’s the clean and classic service boot shape. The Blacksmiths also have some leathers not available any other way. The Blacksmiths are the enduring relative of the discontinued Red Wing Beckman, which had a different sole and all eyelets rather than the usual 3 speed hooks.
The blacksmith replaced the Beckman. Red wing salesman said people complained that the Beckmans were uncomfortable and they did not sell as much so they got rid of them. Plus, I think many tend to like the pointer boot, such as Thursdays boots. But I guess blacksmith was released to try to sell that style again. I’ve always liked the Beckmann and wish they would bring them back, just a classier boot. Thanks for review.
Agreed, the Beckman is a great boot! They have a break in period but once done they are yours!
I have blacksmiths in both Copper R&T and Black Prairie (wearing these right now as I write this) and I love them both. I greatly prefer the plain toe over the cap toe of the Iron Rangers. Just my preference but I'm very glad they have the blacksmiths, if they didn't, I would have had to go with a different maker.
I have basically this pair of boots but 8" tall. Got them in the 1980's. Have been reheeled several times. They have the original cork/rubber soles. Hardly ever wear them anymore, they are more sentimental to me than anything. Love the darn things, so many good memories. Looking now to get a new pair and these seem like what I want.
I got a pair of blacksmiths in 2017, and I love them. I get them mainly because I felt like they were iron rangers without the toe cap, and I felt the toe cap looked to “bulbusy” on my feet. I’ve had them resoled, and I really love them.
I would agree with most of the comments. I have two pair of Blacksmiths and they are by far my favorite Red Wings. I think they just have a classier look. They have a very vintage shoe feel. The Iron Ranger looks longer and that bump toe looks bigger with the cap toe. It looks more like a service boot. I just wish Red Wing would offer more leather options for the Blacksmith. If you get wind of anything new coming out let us know. Great comparison video.
The Blacksmith looks great.
It reminds me of the Whites C350 Cruiser.
I bought a pair of Blacksmiths as a birthday gift to myself a few years ago and they are one of my favorite boots. I bought a 13D when i typically wear a 12EE and they fit amazing.
I have a pair of blacksmiths and love them. I bought them about 8 years ago, and at the time the iron rangers didn't come in the mini-lug sole. I paid to have them resoled about a year ago, and look forward to wearing them for a long time.
I literally went with the Iron Ranger because of the looks, that toe cap adds so much to the look.
I will be picking up a pair of the blacksmiths... I dont care for the toe cap, but I do like red wing boots. Thank you for another great video.
Love my Blacksmiths more than my Iron Rangers. If they were offered in more leather choices, I would own more of them.
I own a pair of Iron Rangers with the dark hard sole and a pair of Blacksmiths with the soft sole of the mocktoes.
I love both
For me it was love at 1st sight with the iconic 8113 Hawthorne Muleskinners. They’re my go to when I can’t decide between the 50+ pairs of Red Wings in the collection. This was before I found out about the 2960 in Camel Laramie (non-oiled/waxed suede) leather. I was so enamored by the light tan hue, the clean understated profile, the military inspired style and lack of adornment. I could not find a pair in my size so I settled on the 2958 Hawthorne Muleskinner Blacksmiths with the Nitrile Cork soles. To my dismay, and maybe this was just unique to this particular pair, they were super narrow! I’m an 8.5E on the Brannock and I pretty much wear a 9D in every pair of moc toe and round toe for the extra width, length and availability. The 2958’s in 9D felt like a 9C. The forefoot was cramped and unbearable. I can judge the fit of a Red Wing boot as soon as I put them on. The whole “it will stretch comfortably” over time is a misnomer. Fortunately I was able to use a boot stretcher to loosen them up to comfortable “D” width. They provide all day comfort and can be worn casual or semi-dressy. Maybe it was a case of wanting something that you don’t have, because I rarely run towards the blacksmiths, even though they look cool. Perhaps I was turned off by the initial fit or like anything in life, they’re exciting until you actually acquire them 🤦🏻♂️ TLDR: I rarely wear my Blacksmiths 🤪
I would own a pair of Blacksmiths if they were available in wide width.
THIS ! I don't understand why they don't do this, its even the same last as the Iron Ranger.
The reason why I got the roughnecks instead 🤷🏽
That's always been my biggest gripe with Red Wing. They need to offer all there boots in an E and EE width.
Ditto!!!!!! I had to find an older pair of beckman's... they are getting pretty worn out though.... looks like I'll have to got elsware for my next boot that can be dressed up.
Man, I need a list of boots (and leather sneakers!) available in wide widths. I know that RW has a handful, but I wish there were more (and easier to find).
I have brown iron rangers and black blacksmiths, perfect pairing.
I love the blacksmith so much I had to pick up a second pair!
I'm glad you cut apart the Blacksmith. I like toe cap boots, but picked up a pair of Blacksmiths in Charcoal a few years ago to wear both in and out of an office workplace. I always wondered if I was getting the same build quality as the more popular IRs. Good to know the construction is of the same quality.
The Blacksmith is my 1st Redwing boot, and so far, i love them.
I like it. In fact, I may have purchased it, had I known about it, instead of my iron rangers. They might have more success by using a slightly different last with a bit lower toe and add leather outsole between the cork and the mini-lug, then bump the price a bit to match the iron ranger.
I like the way the heel counter is and the cut of the top of the boot for the iron ranger
Thanks for doing this video. I actually do prefer the blacksmith over the Iron Ranger. Would love to see the Redwing Traction Tred Lite done, boot 2441.
I own the exact pair of Blacksmiths in this video and they are the best boots I own. Currently own 3 pair of Red Wings.
New vid let's go. Red wings LETS GOOOOO!!!!
I love my Blacksmith's! I like them more than my IR's, but only because they fit better (wrong size). Chelsea's are my favorite.
Blacksmiths were my first Red Wings. Compared to Iron Rangers they definitely fit differently, and the tongue guesset is higher. Other than that they are pretty much the same. I wear them interchangeably, but I wear the Blacksmith when I want a little less of a clown shoe look.
knowing that the interior is the same as the Iron ranger makes me want to get the blacksmith for my next boot
I love my Red Wing Blacksmiths , great for going to a muddy shooting range or clean up and a date.
Bought the Blacksmiths mainly because it wasn't the Iron Ranger. That and I can use them across a broader range of settings (Business Casual, casual, outdoor hiking).
Love my love my smiths! Wish Thursdays would make a boot with a real toe cap less pointy in the toe box
The first pair of redwings i was going to buy were the blacksmiths. The guy at the redwing store wanted me to go a whole size up from true to fit. I declined. I ended up going with the beckman true to size with toe wiggle in EE. that’s the main draw back of the blacksmith, is that it’s not offered in wide sizes for some reason 🤷🏻♂️. My second pair was the iron rangers, at first i didn’t like the toe cap but it has grown on me.
Its always great to see my mans with a crown the empire cap
I have a pair of these that I love! It killed me to see you hack it up! (yet SUPER COOL to see the inside!)
Just received my Goral collab. They sent me the wrong colour but other than that they’re great. The leather quality is outstanding and virtually no break in.
I prefer the look of the Red Wing Blacksmith to the Iron Ranger. I imagine Red Wing spends more marketing the Iron Ranger and it does have a way sexier name.
Just got a pair in black. Love em already!
Bought a pair of Blacksmith in Briar Oilslick about 4 months ago. They are my favorite over three pairs of Iron Ranger.
I have a pair of the blacksmiths! My favorite boots!
I bought the blacksmiths in the black prairie teacore leather, I love them. Hard to find good outfits to pair them with, but they look great
The blacksmith was the first red wings boot that actually interested me, before i even knew about the wedge sole moc toes. I still think it looks better than the iron ranger.
I just found your channel. I live 5 min from Belleville Illinois and have lived there for many years. I worked at Belleville Boot for 7 years. I even got to see landmine boot prototypes that had a "V" shaped piece of steel in it to help deflect the blast around the body. The bottom looked like the bottom of a lego block lol. I made my own boots mix and match like put pilot sole on the 880 arctic and a friend put dollar bills in the polyurethane mold when forming the sole so he has boot soles with money literally built in. Also made a cut down boot to form a slipper as I got a call from a buddy who was in Iraq and he co said he could wear slippers around as long as he had steel toes so my boss let me cut down a pair and rework it. They used to sell factory flaws around Christmas to employees for like $15 a pair at least in 2010
First real boots I bought and love em. The versatility sold me
I just bought a pair of Blacksmiths in the Black Prairie leather to go along with my 8828 Moc Toes and my 8111 Iron Rangers. I think this is the trifecta!