Now THIS is the GREATEST Boot Red Wing has Ever Made! + My 8112 Iron Ranger is BACK!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- The Red Wing 4522 Briar Oil Slick is the GREATEST boot Red Wing has ever made! First of all it is made with the Briar Oil Slick leather which is quite versatile. Next the Nitrile Cork sole is tough and last longer than the Vibram Mini-lug. After all that...the boot is leather-lined - - WOW!
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I enjoyed your video, and like your customized pair. But I prefer speed hooks because I have to put on and take off often daily in Japan and the speed hooks make it fast and easy. As a boot lover I envy your custom!
Thank you Higo!
Yes, that makes sense - - which is why I have been wearing pull on boots as of lately.
Speed hooks are the best thing about IR's lol!
Love the enthusiasm, but I still prefer speed hooks and the mini-lug sole. Leather lining sure is enviable though.
i concur
Yea I love speed hooks
In fact, I just received my 9011’s and am considering replacing the top three eyelets with speed hooks.
@@chrispaine2265 I got my Vibergs done up with some speed hooks 🤷
I love the speed hooks and leather lining doesn’t matter to me. I do however like the look of the Nitrile cork because I like a chunky sole.
This is exactly what I like to see. A rare and modified red wing. I like what you did. The brass eyelets with no speedhooks is an improvement. Leather laces👍. Yeah, you did a fantastic job on this one, man. Thanks for sharing this. It's a beautiful boot, for sure.
Thank you Duke!
They were a Brooks Brothers x Red wing colab. Super rare for sure ! Awesome find
I know this is an old video bro, but I just got these 4522’s pre owned, but they are in almost perfect condition, love them! Funny this came up on my feed because I was just looking at my 3340’s and 4522’s side by side yesterday! Your the man CJ
Awesome! Glad you were able to find some 4522s Richard.
I love those!!! I changed out the speed hooks on my 8111’s and am also a big fan of the nitrile cork sole. A true work of art, bravo!!!!!!
That side eye when you're trying to record a video and your dog is acting up! LOL. The IRs looks awesome. Congrats!
Yeah he is a rascal...I feel he always knows when I am recording.
That Briar makes these so unique because of the texture, the contrast trim on the unfinished edges and the nitrile corks? Awe forget about it!!!
This boot with no speed hooks and the leather laces is fire. Perfect lace selection. How much did it cost to change out the hardware? I forgot to ask this. Which leathers can survive a potential rain storm? Asking about the Iron Ranger, Blacksmith and the work chukka.
Man your enthusiasm is contagious. Got me in a good mood. Hahaha
All eyelets are the best 🔥🔥🔥
We should call this boot the “CJ” 😎👍
YEAH!!
That's got to be the unicorn
Man the hardwear in brass are so much cooler than the shinny silver original ones on the 8112!! So cool. And Leather lacers are perfect too... I want that on mines..
Yeah, it was a cool custom job. I sold them, hahaha! They went to a good home.
I love that contagious excitement dude! I'm so envious of those gorgeous babies! I look forward to seeing them in your future videos! Enjoy them!
Thank you Philip!
Your reaction to the 4522 is my reaction every time I see a 9875 or 9877. :D
Thats the nicest looking IR I've seen, digging the brass eyelets
Thank you!
I have to agree..cork soles are way better and durable than vibram lug
That boot looks absolutely stunning!!! Completely understand your enthusiasm! Congrats man that’s a score. 🍺
Thank you
Hi. Love the New Sole! And the Brass Loops. Great Job! Love the Cork Soles!
Wow these are neat! A comparison between these, the 96something, regular blacksmith and Beckman is needed! To me, One of the best Red Wing is definitely the Beckman flatbox! I will splurge on them one day
I would be interested in hearing you do a deep dive series on the different soles and leathers from Red Wing(including the soles available from the factory that you have gone to with re-soles). Thanks for providing great content and sharing your collection.
CJ, ha ha ha, I love how hyped you get over those boots! I just picked up a pair of Iron Rangers in amber harness leather with the nitrile soles on ebay in excellent condition, almost unworn, for $150. I'm thinking about making them project boots. I would love your thoughts on this, keep the nitrile soles or go with a more unique rebuild on them. There are some good cobblers here in Buffalo so I'm sure I could get something unique done. Looking forward to hearing your input, because you are CAPTAIN IRON RANGER ha ha ha.
You know what would be pretty cool: A vbar half sole with a leather-stacked heel. Change the nickel eyelets to brass or powder coated
@@CJCook I love that idea, and I've seen Iron Rangers with lug half soles and they look pretty dope. I'll have to visit my cobbler and see if he can hook me up once the Iron Rangers arrive.
They look awesome
Thank you!
Agree and congrats on the W! Those would be on feet Monday-Sunday.
Wow that’s a nice boot! I have iron rangers ( like everyone ) but I baby them even though they’re tough, I wish I could just rough em up and not worry haha.
I have the same boot! Also my first red wing boot! I love that boot!
CJ, why do you consider the cork sole better than the mini-lug sole?
It is tougher which means it lasts longer.
@@CJCook Do you find it more comfortable, e.g. provides better cushioning? Thx!
The new hardware and leather laces look fantastic on the 8112s. I 'm on the fence about the nitrile cork though. I like the mini lugs on my IRs. Those 4522s remind me that I need a pair (any pair) of Red Wings in Briar Oil Slick. My next pair WILL be in Briar fer sure.
I like the mini lugs on my Iron Rangers too, but once I got a pair with the nitrile cork, I'm in the same boat as CJ. I prefer both the look and the somewhat softer step to them, but I definitely wouldn't complain about a pair with the vibram mini lugs. I've yet to try the nitrile in winter and I hear that can be pretty bad. Some people say it's perfectly fine though.
Ive also been keeping an eye out for those 8112 fingers crossed lol
AJs Exchange if you have a friend who’s in Asia you can talk to him/her to order it for you and have it shipped to your house.
@@pogingkritiko4748 it looks like the biggest they come in is 11D Im at least 11e or 11.5d
Those look CLEAN, IR's no speed hooks! 🤙
Thank you
Love the enthusiasm
The look awesome
That look at '1:00' is hilarious! XD
I am convinced he knows when I am doing a video and does it on purpose.
Too funny. 😂😂
I get shorter laces and tie a square knot but i'm more into function than fashion :-)
These were the first run.....I always wanted a pair in their copper yuma
Oh yeah, very nice leather
Hey CJ, nice one! Which leather laces do you use? burgundy or cognac?
Way to go CJ! Makes me appreciate my briar moc toes leather lined more lol.My only blacksmiths that are leather lined are my spitfire or black roughouts. i too prefer the leather lined toe vamp.Thanks for sharing.p.s glad i have a pair if 8111 with nitrile cork too.Wish redwing would come out with a higher heel on some boots or as an option like on nicks ,whites etc.
Man, thanks for reminding me that I wanted a pair in black spitfire. RIP bank account, haha. But yeah, CJ also makes me appreciate the leather lined vamps in three of my pairs, including the 9161 he was currently wearing.
Leather-lined boots always make it to the top of my list.
The 8112 is amazing, very nice touch with the brass hardware. 8112 are at the top of my list to acquire, 10D if you've got a plug lol
So wait. Will Red Wing still do resoles for the Nitrile Cork?? I definitely prefer the cork to the lug.
yes, they sure do.
How come you like the nitrle cork more than the mini lug.
The cork is tougher
Nice job !
Thank you Scott!
Mind dokng a video comparing all the iron rangers since you have almost all of them.
I can do that.
How did you removed the speed hooks and change with the Eyelets?
I had a cobbler do it
looks dope!
Thank you
Any opinion on RW Sawmill vs Roughneck? Looking for an all weather boot.
I am going to pick up the Sawmill. I will do a full review. If you live in Europe I would consider the 4585 for Winter.
Love it!
Thank you
This video is controversial. I wear Red Wings everyday, BUT it takes time to put them on and off, speed hooks are amazing for timing. The Black smith any color best boot ever. but bro you just love briar slick leather A LOT. I'm a copper rough and tough guy. Also why not the mini lug? or grow core sloe? adds a lot more traction.
Copper Rough & Tough is a great leather as well. I love how it takes on so many characteristics.
Although the mini lug is very comfortable to me it looks cheap and is not as strong as the cork. I do like the Gro-Cord sole. It has a specific place in my heart ; )
Nitrile corck sole is my favourite
I just don’t like the vibram sole on red wings boots
( i have many shoes with vibram and i love them ) but Not i red wings
Good stuff. I just scored a pair of these on Ebay. What is the benefit of a leather lined boot and why do the like the nitrile cork so much? I'm new to this haha.
I like the cork because it lasts longer than the Vibram mini lug. Leather-lined shapes to the foot quicker because there is no canvas structure soaking foot heat and foot sweat 😄
@@CJCook thank you!
Hi CJ, I watch most of your videos and appreciate the time you put in to educate us on what’s up and coming in RW boots and enjoy seeing your collection. Can you tell me where to send my 8112’s amongst a few other of my iron Rangers to remove the speed hooks and replace with brass eyelets? I also want to have a few re-soled in Nitrile Cork. Do you send yours to Red Wing or do you have a cobbler you use?
Thanks
I send mine to a place in NYC. Where do you live?
@@CJCook I live in Seattle
I just recently moved here from Scottsdale, AZ so don’t know of any reputable cobblers yet
@@richgray7066 ok, you can send them to red wing Minnesota. They will do the work for you. It will just take a bit longer since they are pretty behind. Your local red wing store will ship them for you.
@@CJCook Thanks, yes Ive heard that they can take months to do a re-sole. I liked the look of replacing the speed hooks in your iron Rangers and Black Smith’s!!
58 second mark LOL
He is a rascal
Why is the 8112 looking like it's flat toe-box (which I prefer), usually Iron rangers is more clown-looking round
Good question...I didn't notice. I wore them recently and they appeared bulbous.
decent boot. white stitching always looks stupid to me, same with the miss matching light colored welt.
Nice!
CJ, how much is it to swap hardware? I want to de-chrome my iron rangers. How long does it take?
I think I paid 150$ new sole, flattened footbed and new hardware
Typically its free to swap the eyelets for heritage stuff. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THEM SEND TO REDWING. My local shop sent my 8111s to a local cobbler and he literally destroyed my boots. The guy ground off stiching around the inside of the eyelets and pulled the boot apart in places. Luckily the store swapped me for some new ones but it was overall pretty crappy to deal with.
@@ColoradoStreaming wow that really sucks about them destroying your boots. Gotta break em in all over again and the whole dealing with that. Free to swap hardware?!? That is nice of them to do that.
Hey CJ, thank you for your videos, they're very helpful. I bought my first pair of RW 3 days ago (Rover 2951). I measured 10.5 on the brannock device but always wear a 10 on my regular sneakers which fit perfect, it's confusing and misleading I guess. I ended up purchasing a 9D and walked around the store to be extra sure the fit was perfect, I even tried the 8.5 but they were too tight and could not wiggle my toes enough.
After 2 days of use I developed blisters on my heels and I can feel a little slip on the back of the shoe, is this normal? I'm planning on buying a heel protection insert and extra thick work socks, I don't struggle putting on the boots, they fit like a glove, they're not too tight or loose, any recommendation? Thank you.
Hey Nino,
The 2951, very nice...I don't give that boot enough feet time. So what you are experiencing is natural. It is currently happening to me on my 87519 (the irritation) on the heel. A wool sock will help to break-in and soften that leather. The slip on the back is a bit concerning though. A boot should fit snug.
@@CJCook Do you think the slip is because the size is too big? Should I try the 8.5? Thank you!
Nino Varela how did you make out after a month? I’m following you... just ordered my first pair of RW and went with the 2951 in 9D. The store only had IRs to try on for size so I tried both a 9.5 and then specifically went against the guy helping me and asked to try a 9. In the store the 9 was really snug and the 9.5 slightly looser, but what made me go with the 9 was when I would bend the boot at the toes the 9.5 would kill the underside of my big toe at the joint, whereas the 9 didn’t hurt at all and felt like it bent at just the right point. I figure the “really snug fit” of the 9 would loosen up over time to become “the perfect fit.” Fingers crossed! They should be here Tuesday of next week. I’m going to order some benjos laces and I’ve already got an offer in on some 8111s on eBay. I kinda want both the rovers and IRs, but I’d rather not spend the money on two new RWs in a day 🤣
@@pcm1ke hey, I went back to the store and exchanged the 9's for the 8.5's, they just did not feel right but it all depends on the shape of your feet, the 9's might work out for you, try not to wear them outside for the first 2 days, wear them indoors just in case you want to return/ exchange them.
Exchanging them for the 8.5's was the best decision I made even though they felt tighter at the beginning (wearing a thin sock) they did stretch over a few days and now I can even wear thick wool socks.
I wear a 10 on sneakers and was surprised I had to downsize that much but again, we're all different.
Would you ever consider getting a pair of bespoke boots?
Yes, absolutely
I love speed hooks
hey ce jota! que pasa new york? hope everything's ok, I wonder what's the cost of doing boot's resole at red wing?
Hey Raul,
The price ranges from 100$ to 125$
Where in the world did you find the 4522s?? I need a size 9...😬
I found these on eBay.
I am wearing them today.
Nice boots! What do you mean “leather lined”?? It’s just the inside of the exterior leather no? Unlike a fine pair of Italian made boots which actually have a leather lining , a separate piece of leather, stitched inside 🤷🏻♂️
Watch the video I did on the anatomy of the 875
How much does redwing charge to do a resole?
At this point I don't know. I go to a local cobbler because Red Wing takes months to resole a boot.
@@CJCook ok gotcha!! Yeah I don’t want to wait months!!
I got a used pair of 8128 off eBay!! They arrive in 2 days. Hopefully the soles and in-soles are good.
Very nice! Where can you get the 8112?
Thank you.
Ebay is your best bet
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Are you sure they’re not Beckmans?
They seem to be a hybrid of you ask me. They have the leather liner and eyelets of a Beckman but the outer leather and sole of an older model blacksmith.
How much it’s cost all the upgrades ?
I think I paid 125$
So is this available in the states?
was available...found them on ebay
I hate speed hooks
Stick a Roccia outsole on them and you’ll have a pair of Beckman in briar haha
lolololololol 75 ? lololol