Red Wing Heritage Men's Iron Ranger 6" Vibram Boot

Got these in the mail today. I heard so many reviews about the womens Iron Rangers having poor quality and I really wanted the mens version since it has a slightly wider toe box and better make quality. Having small feet I was happy to find that Amazon sold the mens size 5 which I couldnt find anywhere else. These seem ever so slightly used. There are some scuffs on the toe and a scuff on the side. Im not worrying since Im hard on shoes and will probably scuff them up within a couple days. Hope these last me several years. Update: Ive been wearing these for at least a few hours per day. Theyll take some time to to get warn in and when they do theyll be amazing. But right now they tire my feet out after about 6 hours of wear. Ive scuffed them up and they look more and more beautifully warn in. I recommend these if you can afford them.

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Had placed 2 orders . The first pair were too small ( I normally wear a size 10 D in most boots so I ordered full size down to a 9 D ). Since they were too small - I returned for a size 9 1/2 D . ( these fit and feel a whole lot better now ). Pricey boots that took me 6 months to save up for . ( at this price Red Wings should throw in all cleaning and care products ).., I was a little disappointed because I did not receive these boots in a Red Wings Box . I am going to ask Amazon if they can find me one ( again - for this price , I would like the original box for now and future ). Do order half size down . Full size down was way off . ( although with thicker socks this winter I may of gotten away with my regular size ).

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After walking a year in these boots, I felt obligated to write a review. I ordered a full size smaller than what I typically wear and, after breaking them over a few months, they feel like they were custom made for me. These Red Wings are nice enough to wear in an office environment with jeans, but strong enough to wear over a bed of nails. Ive put them to the test in all types of terrain and they never cease to amaze me. The Iron Rangers were built for miners and Ive worn mine through mud, snow, rocks and water. After a cleaning and some mink oil, they look better than new because of the patina. These will last me my lifetime and are now the only boots I wear when I travel outdoors. Get yours.

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****UPDATED REVIEW**** Returned the too-big/too-red model 8119 Oxblood Mesa in size 13 and just received my new pair of model 8111 size 12 in Amber Harness and couldnt be happier. Great fit out of the box, wonderful, rich brown color. Not the Vibram sole I originally wanted, but I can get that done later when (if) this sole wears out. Upgrade from 4 to 5 stars. ****OLD REVIEW**** I spent weeks obsessing about these boots, then finally pulled the trigger. When I unboxed them, My first impressions were: TOO BIG. TOO RED. My feet measure Left 13.5 and Right 13. I ordered size 13. Once I got a load of these in person, I immediately suspected before even putting them on that I had ordered too large. Sure enough, my feet did not fill these wearing medium-weight boot socks. I guess folks arent kidding about sizing down... As for the colorway - Oxblood Mesa, it is a nice hue, but more on the RED end of the spectrum than I had anticipated. They still look great on my feet paired with dark jeans, just not really what I was going for. I am returning, and will eventually get a size 12 in a different colorway. My issue is the Vibram sole - this is a must-have. The Oxblood Mesa with Vibram sole is selling for $255-$269, while other colorways with the Vibram sole are $320. Gonna wait for a price break.

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I have been wanting some Iron Rangers ever since I saw my friend’s pair in amber harness. I fell in love with the copper rough and tough color myself, and bought these as a promotion present to myself. The quality is as you would expect from Red Wing. I expect these boots to last me 20 years. They are a little heavy, and one toe perhaps got a little more oil than the other at the factory, but I know that will go away with wear eventually, and tbh, I kinda like it, it gives it a little character/patina from the start. Normally I’m a size 10.5 sneaker so I am usually a size 10 boot, however when I went to my local Red Wing store, the 10 seemed a little too big and they didn’t have a 9.5 in stock to try on. I took a chance and ordered 9.5 and it’s literally a PERFECT fit. I was surprised at how perfect it was, and idk if it’s the rough and tough leather or what, but the break in was incredibly short — nowhere near what other reviews say or even my own friend’s experience. After a day or two, the leather was soft and they were comfy enough to wear all day with no problems. Well worth the price. They are easily my favorite and most stylish boots — the color really pops and they look great with my selvedge denim. Iron Rangers should be in every guy’s wardrobe, they will never go out of style and will last you forever if you take care of them.

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