The Merchants have a Chemigum outsole, which is rarely seen on other Red Wings. I reviewed the cousin of the 8062 called the 8064 - the Merchant in Amber Harness leather - a while back and I love it for its ability to be dressed down or up. The 8062 Merchant in Olive Mohave leather was a fascinating entry in the Reg Wing pantheton due to its subtle silhouette and unstructured toe, making it a marginally dressier version of the Beckman. It’s a heavily waxed black rough-out leather, meaning it’s made from the flesh side of the animal’s hide and the surface is almost suede-like - until it’s waxed to boost water resistance. You can get Blacksmiths in their more common Black Prairie leather, or the charcoal Rough and Tough leather, which are both very cool, but not as rare as the much harder to find Black Spitfire. They aren’t many Red Wing boots made in the Black Spitfire leather. Rare Black Spitfire waxed rough out leather.Classic blacksmiths, but limited release.(That’s why some guys name it as the best Red Wing boot on Earth.) This 6-inch boot is meant to protect your feet and ankles from hot cinders at the forge and the mini lug performs well in dirt and snow - but the boots look great under chinois at the bar as well. The idea behind the Blacksmith is that it’s rugged enough to work well in the shop, but nice enough to take to the bar. The 2955 are your basic Blacksmiths: they come on Vibram’s classic 430 mini-lug sole, they have bronze eyelets and speed hooks, and they’re basically the most classic plain toe boot you’ll find. It isn’t used on boots sold in the States you have to find a European or Japanese release to get this leather. Not only can you not buy engineer boots from the American Red Wing store, the 8271 has one of the brand’s most famously rare leathers: Oro Russet. Made with the hard to find, red Oro Russet leather.No longer made, only produced for Japanese market.These particular Red Wings come with a steel toe. The Engineer’s style and minimal stitching keeps feet from getting burned by hot embers and other rail road dangers. Engineer boots were first made to protect firefighters and engineers who worked on trains. Next we’ve got the rare 8271 Engineer Boot in Oro Russet. A combination of resins and dye stains are used to achieve the Featherstone leather’s smoothness and unique luster. Sourced from American Texan steers, the full grain hide of the cattle is surface dyed and then finished with a variety of waxes. It’s a finished leather that looks almost like a smooth calfskin commonly found in dress shoes. The Featherstone leather is suitable for such a boot. But this slimmer profile allows these to be worn with tailored clothes and form fitting trousers. They differ greatly from the rounder toes the brand is known for and that you’ll find with the Blacksmith, Iron Ranger, and Moc Toe. Somewhat unusual leather resembles calfskin.Very dressy, unusually slim design for a Red Wing.via on Instagram Why is the Williston 9437 rare? The overall sleek profile, silhouette, leather used, and minimalist design of the 9437 makes it not unlike a lot of the dressy Chelseas on the market. It’s certainly one of the few Chelsea boots I think can be worn with a suit, and it really seems to be Red Wing’s attempt to take on the ubiquitous Chelsea boot, the R.M. The 9437’s not the craziest boot on this list, but it is unusual for Red Wing because of its slim silhouette and ability to be dressed up or down: in fact, I think the Teak Featherstone Chelsea Boot is possibly the most versatile Red Wing boot. 9185: Wabasha Boot (Copper Rough & Tough)ġ. 8829: The Billy Boot (Black Klondike Leather) 9185: Wabasha Boot (Copper Rough & Tough).
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