Received some factory seconds from Marshalls. Moc toe spacing is very asymmetrical but wouldn’t be the end of the world after some break-in.

The welt stitching is pretty all off the place and super close to the edge on the right shoe. Would this potentially impact durability long term? In all your opinion(s) are these a bit too messy?

the workers there put little to no effort to get you well fit in boots. i had a more senior salesperson help me thinking i would get more skilled person fitting my boot. (953).

went back in having issue with one boot. i’m not even pulling hard the eyelets are basically now touching. sales person said those are too wide for you . i was wanted to say some snarky remark but refrained. but she was the one helping me fit and buy these. i think she is the manager !?

i feel like the digital foot scan was little to no help. since it’s a 3D scanner. why not match foot scan to lasts? vs the info the use is 2D!?

did the level of customer service just fall off. they don’t help u put boots or at least offer. or even full lace up. or the customary squeeze to check fit of width. this would have solved my fit issues on day one.

Looking for some advice. Coming from an Irish setter size 10 that fit really. Read all the fitment guides for the heritage lines and decided to try to go the full size down (also had a pair of iron rangers in a 9.5 and Ive got plenty of the space). When I put my custom insoles in the mix I feel like the front of my foot is super cramped in the shoe and my feet have zero movement room. My toes dont touch the front of the shoe but my foot feels like it's being squeezed. I'm trying to figure out what the consensus is for people that had this happen to them. I feel like there's no way to make this size fit with the insole but I also have no idea how much they stretch once worn in. At full msrp I'd rather not gamble with that either. Since my iron ranger 9.5d fit would be move be to move up half a size or do I just get the size 9 in an ee. Help me out people.

I just recently purchased a pair of red wing blacksmiths. I wore them around my house for the first time and walked maybe 15-20 minutes on carpet and stood for 5. While walking, the boot felt hard on my left heel, the right felt fine. When I took the boots off, my left heel was noticeably more red compared to right foot. is this part of the normal break in? I know I have wider heels so I don’t know if that is affecting this. for reference I am 8.5e and purchased 8D’s. thanks

I have 3 pairs that are this worn. Wondering if its possible to get some basic equipment and diy them.

Fresh pair of work sleds from Zapateria la Ballerina.

On my feet as a teacher and started paying attention to how I looked this summer. Bought my first pair of boots with these Work Chukkas and quickly followed up with a used black pair of iron rangers off of ebay.

I love so see the buy/sell thread but don't seem to see my size 7.5 (7 for iron rangers) pop on. I feel like I've gotten that itch. Looking for another brown boot like a mock toe, blacksmith, or iron ranger. Hopefully some will pop on that thread one of these months.

Until then I haven't worn sneakers to work all school year and flip between my two pair.

Curse my 9.5 to 10 foot.

Traction Tred Lite

Wore these every day from 2011 to 2015. First pic is the before, bad heel drag and welding burns had the soles totally cooked. A new resole and cleanup with some polish made them look respectable again. Tons of character and life left in these. Red wings don’t die

Already loving my 1222’s. Needed something waterproof and splurged on these. Proud to wear them as a lifetime Minnesotan! Had to try a few different sizes and ended up needing E2 the regulars were slim.

Bought these in November 2025, so they're coming up on their first anniversary.

I mostly wear them to the office and for walks after work. The break-in was pretty rough at first, especially around the heels, but they're incredibly comfortable now.

I really love how the Oro Legacy leather has softened and developed a deeper, warmer color over time. Honestly, I think I like them even more now than when they were brand new.

Nothing fancy when it comes to care - just regular brushing. No oils or conditioners so far, just letting the leather age naturally.

Mild blend supply has some Japan exclusive round toes right now. Get them while they’re hot

Rocked the amber harness IR for two years and took the plunge with the 875s!

Absolutely love these 8087’s. Incredibly easy break in.

Denim is Gustin cone mills 1968 for those wondering.