I've had a pair of Irish Setter Marshall's and a pair of Flexforce 11" and have been completely won over by their brands. I remember my grandfather had a pair for nearly 50 years and my father had a pair for around 25 years. They both wore them at least 5 days per week working. My father was a tool & die man for several companies, and my grandfather worked for Southwestern Bell. I remember that they would use them on all of our hunting and fishing trips as well. What memories!
Loved that comparison video you did a year ago. They’re still holding up really well. With you putting that lug outsole that gave me an idea. I wonder how these would look with a leather outsole. Maybe some JR outsoles. That be a pretty cool experiment to dress them up.
Redwing makes these Moc Toe boots with the vibram lug. They call that version the roughneck. It’s built on the same no. 23 last. As you mention, the softer sole has its place. If you stand on concrete floors all day instead of walking in soft terrain, you’d prefer the Christy sole. Thanks for the long term review!
I have the same model Moc toe, though only 1yr in. So the original sole still going ok, they are great boots. I have to admit the lug sole you have had put on yours appeals. I may go the same way when the time comes. I'm enjoying your vids, always good info. Though sometimes my wallet would not agree. Quick edit, break in was tougher on these than my other Redwings, they literally drew blood at the start.. now soft supple and really comfy.
Great video. That's so peculiar how these boots break in differently for different people. The 875s gave me abolutely no issue but the 1907s were a major problem and gave me some nastty blisters.
The Lugz do make the boot look nice and mean though! I would recommend if you do go for lugs, try to find a good comfortable insole you can put inside, it will be much better to wear on long days
Got mine in november 2015 Subs to you in dec 2015 Nice to hear this is your go to boot Mine is superb, has more scratches but still hold up great Got a 8828 billy boots last april to accomoany my 875
I didn’t think I’d like that oro legacy leather but after getting the 877s it’s probably one of my favorite leathers. Also you don’t really need to use gloves to condition them because Armstrong uses all natural materials that aren’t harmful.
Yes you are quite right, I think you could eat the stuff if you were so inclined... I have picked up the habit from applying boot polish, which isnt quite as friendly!
Lol I have a pair and all I see is my fat foot hanging off the edge a far bit, I was too excited to purchase them and was worried about the wrong things did my research all wrong but I’m going to wear them more now to really make them my own
I'd asked for this in a previous post and hey presto. I'm getting new white vibrams on my redwing from a local cobbler arm. What about a resole of your grensons?
@@DevonReviewer look just like yours pretty much, I just get new vibram soles from the local timpsons yearly for £45. Found the original soles deadly in wet weather and £90 a time at their shop
Ahh , you've joined in Moc'tober :-) , got to disagree about the sizing tho' , got two UK Redwings also size 8 , had to go down half size also didn't need any break in , comfortable out of the box. Another good review.
Same for me with regards size. UK8 too big, UK7 too narrow, UK7.5 comfortable out of the box, but still a little too long. Only worn a couple of times though so not yet broken in. 😬
@@DevonReviewer Hi thanks for the reply, actually my foot is far from narrow, I just find Redwings in general to long , Rose Anvil who you mention has done a whole video on sizing and his conclusion was , go down one full size in EE wide or half size in normal width .
Any insights on why the 875s dont come with a shank? And if I decide to add a Vibram sole during a resole, is it standard practice for them to add a shank in there? Love your vids!
They don’t have a shank because they have no heel drop so there is no need. If you get them resoled at red Wing with a heeled sole then they’ll put in a shank for you. Triple ribbed steel shank.
Hello Devon.. thumbs up for the good review. Do you experience some indigo transfer into the boot especially marks on upper heel and eyelet area (4 or 5 from bottom). This is not the patina that i wanted where the bottom cuff of my jeans got contact with the boot. Any idea how can i get rid of the indigo marks? Most of my jeans are Samurai (unsanforize) and Iron Heart one wash. i owned 875 and 1907, both are new pairs having same indigo marks.
Great video. I'm curious to know if you had any issues with heel slippage at the break in? I sized down but find them generous in size. They are fine with an insole and thicker socks but I do get some heel slippage. I wondered if this will go away with more wear?
I think heel slip is about getting the boots on reasonable tight and stopping that movement. Often the bellows tongue is the issue so focus on getting that broken in and nice and soft, to get the rest of the boot to fit nicely... and yes it should go away!
No, it doesnt get better. The sizing us terrible. I was "fitted for size" in the London redwing Store, went down a half size. Still loose. I regret buying these shoes, not cheap so im really pissed.
Great video!! could I ask actually how much the job done on your boots set you back? might be getting moc toes in the future but I wanted to get an idea of how much a resole would cost me yknow? congrats on 16k btw!!
@@bigchunguth3579 Hand made work boots in Peak District with a wait list (made to order) website is basic but boots are top notch www.rufflander.co.uk/product-category/heritage-footwear/town-and-country-boots/
I am a male prostitute and my daily wear for over 6 years are these boots. Walking the streets, trying to make sum change, these boots are really nice and my clients even like them.
Absolutely I think half a size down and EE might be a good fit in these for me. I may try sourcing some japanese heritage boots to try it out, they seem to get some fairly exclusive models!
I agreed, i when down half size, but what i really should have gone down Full size but got wider version. Redwing are not worth buying because of there unpredictable sizing system. Bad.
Thorogoods may have a little more cushioning and be comfy out of the box but they have went way down hill over the yrs. the leather is way too soft tonprovide lasting support. If you over pronate or supinate, stay away.
Sneakers are overpriced but these boots are really okay. I have a pair of Iron Rangers in Oro-iginal leather since 6 years and they are in great condition. After a resole they are good for another 6! Here they charge 300€ a pair and we don’t get special offers or factory seconds and I still find them a good deal.
I am a male prostitute and my daily wear for over 6 years are these boots. Walking the streets, trying to make sum change, these boots are really nice and my clients even like them.
@@candshoes1890 I have no reason to lie and I do have a profession that pays my bills and puts food on the table. My partner also has a pair I bought him and he likes them boots too.
Great video as always my friend! And thanks for the shoutout!
And congrats on the 16k!
Thanks, and no problem, really enjoy your videos and the success of you channel, well deserved!
Rose Anvil sent me
@@tonysweetdogwalker same
I've had mine since high school! I'm nearly graduated from University now.. remarkable boots.
Thanks, great arent they!
You a German?
@@JoseMora-wc5zzno.
I've had a pair of Irish Setter Marshall's and a pair of Flexforce 11" and have been completely won over by their brands.
I remember my grandfather had a pair for nearly 50 years and my father had a pair for around 25 years. They both wore them at least 5 days per week working. My father was a tool & die man for several companies, and my grandfather worked for Southwestern Bell.
I remember that they would use them on all of our hunting and fishing trips as well. What memories!
Thank you for an update! I very much enjoyed this video :)
Congrats on 16K. Great reviews, love the fact you give the boots a decent wear-in.
Thank you!
I just picked up a pair of these today!!!!! Super happy to see they've served you well over the years!!
I hope you enjoy them as much as I have, just go easy on the break in!
The boots looks absolutely great. I’m waiting for my first Moc Toe boots
Great informative video. Just got my first pair of red wing boots so I’ve been consuming lots of boot content, yours is great.
With the vibram lug on these they remind me of a 1960's redwing Irish setter hunting boot.
Loved that comparison video you did a year ago. They’re still holding up really well. With you putting that lug outsole that gave me an idea. I wonder how these would look with a leather outsole. Maybe some JR outsoles. That be a pretty cool experiment to dress them up.
Redwing makes these Moc Toe boots with the vibram lug. They call that version the roughneck. It’s built on the same no. 23 last. As you mention, the softer sole has its place. If you stand on concrete floors all day instead of walking in soft terrain, you’d prefer the Christy sole.
Thanks for the long term review!
another great video thanks so much :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video! I like the Casioak on the wrist 👌🏼
I always enjoy and appreciate your videos. Stridewise and Rose Anvil are excellent You Tube channels. Thanks.
You can get EE wide width 875’s in the UK. You can get them from the Red Wing Store in London just of Carnaby Street.
I have the same model Moc toe, though only 1yr in. So the original sole still going ok, they are great boots. I have to admit the lug sole you have had put on yours appeals.
I may go the same way when the time comes. I'm enjoying your vids, always good info. Though sometimes my wallet would not agree. Quick edit, break in was tougher on these than my other Redwings, they literally drew blood at the start.. now soft supple and really comfy.
Thanks! Break in was a killer on these but as you say worth it and I can assure you these will be good for a decade!
Fantastic reviews!
Great video. That's so peculiar how these boots break in differently for different people. The 875s gave me abolutely no issue but the 1907s were a major problem and gave me some nastty blisters.
I completely agree. same for me.
True to size all the way for these
The Lugz do make the boot look nice and mean though! I would recommend if you do go for lugs, try to find a good comfortable insole you can put inside, it will be much better to wear on long days
Yes an insole would help with fatigue but I found these pretty snug fitting and took a lot to break in, so could only use a very thin insole!
Got mine in november 2015
Subs to you in dec 2015
Nice to hear this is your go to boot
Mine is superb, has more scratches but still hold up great
Got a 8828 billy boots last april to accomoany my 875
The 875s were my first RW experience and certainly the toughest to break in, but still love them!
Look great
this video is why I bought my rough necks. 👍
After about a year and a half of not very heavy use the counter on my doc martens broke. These look like a very good replacement for them!
Tbf there are lots of good replacements for Docs lately, these will last yonks compared if you look after em.
I'm looking forward to the Bison Origin Maine review
Working on it!
Great review
Thank you!
I'm breaking my in now, it's been a week so far
I didn’t think I’d like that oro legacy leather but after getting the 877s it’s probably one of my favorite leathers. Also you don’t really need to use gloves to condition them because Armstrong uses all natural materials that aren’t harmful.
Yes you are quite right, I think you could eat the stuff if you were so inclined... I have picked up the habit from applying boot polish, which isnt quite as friendly!
I kinda bet he would love a 8.5 EE, you can see his foot has stretched them quite a bit.
Lol I have a pair and all I see is my fat foot hanging off the edge a far bit, I was too excited to purchase them and was worried about the wrong things did my research all wrong but I’m going to wear them more now to really make them my own
I'd asked for this in a previous post and hey presto. I'm getting new white vibrams on my redwing from a local cobbler arm.
What about a resole of your grensons?
You should resole these with the cristy sole. Vibram do those as well. Black soles on 875s just look wrong
Got the exact same pair, in 2014 too
How are they doing? Resoled?
@@DevonReviewer look just like yours pretty much, I just get new vibram soles from the local timpsons yearly for £45. Found the original soles deadly in wet weather and £90 a time at their shop
Ahh , you've joined in Moc'tober :-) , got to disagree about the sizing tho' , got two UK Redwings also size 8 , had to go down half size also didn't need any break in , comfortable out of the box. Another good review.
Have you tried Bickmore’s Bick-4 Leather Conditioner? Its one of the only conditioners I’ve found that won’t change the color of the leather.
That is interesting, do you normally find you have a narrow foot? The width is the limiting factor for me.
People have recommended Bick 4 over the years, still havent tried it out.. probably too late for the 875s!
Same for me with regards size. UK8 too big, UK7 too narrow, UK7.5 comfortable out of the box, but still a little too long. Only worn a couple of times though so not yet broken in. 😬
@@DevonReviewer Hi thanks for the reply, actually my foot is far from narrow, I just find Redwings in general to long , Rose Anvil who you mention has done a whole video on sizing and his conclusion was , go down one full size in EE wide or half size in normal width .
Any insights on why the 875s dont come with a shank? And if I decide to add a Vibram sole during a resole, is it standard practice for them to add a shank in there? Love your vids!
They don’t have a shank because they have no heel drop so there is no need. If you get them resoled at red Wing with a heeled sole then they’ll put in a shank for you. Triple ribbed steel shank.
Hello Devon.. thumbs up for the good review. Do you experience some indigo transfer into the boot especially marks on upper heel and eyelet area (4 or 5 from bottom). This is not the patina that i wanted where the bottom cuff of my jeans got contact with the boot. Any idea how can i get rid of the indigo marks? Most of my jeans are Samurai (unsanforize) and Iron Heart one wash. i owned 875 and 1907, both are new pairs having same indigo marks.
It’s just gonna happen dude, go with it
I wonder how these would look with a mini lug sole. Considering sending mine in to get resoled, not a big fan of the stock cristy sole.
They look great with roccia half soles.
Great video. I'm curious to know if you had any issues with heel slippage at the break in? I sized down but find them generous in size. They are fine with an insole and thicker socks but I do get some heel slippage. I wondered if this will go away with more wear?
I think heel slip is about getting the boots on reasonable tight and stopping that movement. Often the bellows tongue is the issue so focus on getting that broken in and nice and soft, to get the rest of the boot to fit nicely... and yes it should go away!
@@DevonReviewer Thanks mate, will keep persevering.
No, it doesnt get better. The sizing us terrible. I was "fitted for size" in the London redwing Store, went down a half size. Still loose. I regret buying these shoes, not cheap so im really pissed.
0:15 looks like you have a visitor from america
Yes, the red squirrel population are long gone, these guys are pretty cute and a few that we hand feed.
Great video!! could I ask actually how much the job done on your boots set you back? might be getting moc toes in the future but I wanted to get an idea of how much a resole would cost me yknow? congrats on 16k btw!!
another good review - but sticking with my made in UK ethos as much as possible
What boots do you have that are made in the UK? I'd rather buy British too but I can only seem to find fairly low quality and ugly, work style boots.
@@bigchunguth3579 Hand made in Sheffield a bit more trendy www.nobleandwylie.com
@@bigchunguth3579 John Lobb top quality but with a price to match, in store service is a great experience www.johnlobb.com/en_gb/
@@bigchunguth3579 My go to boots and good enough for James Bond www.crockettandjones.com/the-article/the-icons-coniston/
@@bigchunguth3579 Hand made work boots in Peak District with a wait list (made to order) website is basic but boots are top notch www.rufflander.co.uk/product-category/heritage-footwear/town-and-country-boots/
Squirrel
Ha, I think you are the first to comment on the bonus squirrel!
I am a male prostitute and my daily wear for over 6 years are these boots. Walking the streets, trying to make sum change, these boots are really nice and my clients even like them.
Serious? :D
@@thedemonnemo make that money man, just be careful out there.
Just make sure you wear a mask 😷
The cristy soles make good knee pads
@@bobsmith-ji2uh :D
Where in Devon are you from!
Exeter!
@@DevonReviewer ah sweet from little old brixham in torbay here, always nice to find a local channel! Great review!
Yeah, wrong size brings pain.
Shame on the fact only one width available in UK. I’m pretty sure I need EE width.
Absolutely I think half a size down and EE might be a good fit in these for me. I may try sourcing some japanese heritage boots to try it out, they seem to get some fairly exclusive models!
I agreed, i when down half size, but what i really should have gone down Full size but got wider version.
Redwing are not worth buying because of there unpredictable sizing system. Bad.
Thorogoods may have a little more cushioning and be comfy out of the box but they have went way down hill over the yrs. the leather is way too soft tonprovide lasting support. If you over pronate or supinate, stay away.
Hello sir how can I find this boot I want to buy please let me know I am here in Kuwait
@RedWingHeritage I’m not sure if they ship to your country though.
I have found most RW stores will ship internationally
also, amazon may do this?
How much it cost if I order from amazon
great video, to me it isnt a true moc toe redwing without that wedge sole
Overpriced
No they’re not. The price matches the quality. This is coming from someone who has owned these as well as cheap shoes and expensive shoes.
Toughest boots I have owned!
Sneakers are overpriced but these boots are really okay. I have a pair of Iron Rangers in Oro-iginal leather since 6 years and they are in great condition. After a resole they are good for another 6! Here they charge 300€ a pair and we don’t get special offers or factory seconds and I still find them a good deal.
I am a male prostitute and my daily wear for over 6 years are these boots. Walking the streets, trying to make sum change, these boots are really nice and my clients even like them.
Man, I hope this is true lmao
@@candshoes1890 I have no reason to lie and I do have a profession that pays my bills and puts food on the table. My partner also has a pair I bought him and he likes them boots too.
@@jets1230 dawg that's badass. Keep it up
@@candshoes1890 well thanks! Got to do what I know best to make money but thanks for the compliment.
Glad to hear these are working out for you too!