And: thanks to all the other commentators and advisors too. On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 8:26 AM Patrick Moore <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thanks, Peter, particularly for the photos. I'm tending toward the Redwing > Chukkas, but their moc-style boots might be an option if I want more ankle > coverage (I now understand that this is more to keep debris out than for > support). I recall now from 30+ years ago, that my, probably less well made > but still decent, LL Bean moc-toed boots were comfortable and lasted me a > long time. > > Good to know about Redwing's refurbishing service as well; I don't know > about elsewhere, but cobblers are few here in Albuquerque; the last one I > hired worked from home by appointment; wonder if he's still in business. > > On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 7:14 PM Peter H <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hi Pat, >> >> I like my blundstones for kicking around and short walks/hikes with the >> dog and kids. I’ve had probably upwards of 7 pairs or so over the last 15 >> years. That said, I wouldn’t say they are all that durable. For me the toes >> wore through pretty quick, and they stretched out in width. The soles on >> each pair wore out slower maybe with in a year and a half, but I’m also >> kinda hard on stuff and wear them in my woodshop and occasionally on >> jobsites. The reason I keep getting them? They slip on quick, and are super >> comfortable when standing on your feet for long periods of time. >> >> For me, I'd have to say best boot/shoe I've ever had are Redwings. I have >> 2 pairs of Redwings, one a 6” boot moc toe, and the other is a oxford moc >> toe/shoe type. I wear the shoe seasonally mostly for work in the summer and >> the boots the rest of the year. They are super durable and just real >> comfortable, the sole has a lot of cushion and give which is nice for any >> sort of casual walking or impact. >> >> I’ve had both Redwings re-soled, which was definitely a perk of the >> Redwings, probably possible with some other boot manufacturers but not >> sure. >> >> Redwing will dip em’ in a vat of oil, fix any blown out stitches, eyelets >> etc, resole and re-lace for around $100. (before/after pictures attached) >> I’m about to do so again. I’ve had these two pairs of boots/shoes for the >> last 12 years. They definitely are my go to for comfort, work, and they are >> super durable and worn nearly every day at work and often outside of work >> too. They'll last even longer if your oil somewhat regularly, (monthly I'm >> told) but I usually do it a few times a year with the change of seasons if >> I can remember to do so. >> >> I did have a pair of Redwing boots with the black vibram sole thinking >> the traction would be better in the winter (over the non marking white >> soles) but my feet would just get so cold in the New England winters with >> them so I stopped wearing them. My other two Redwings have the flat white >> sole non-marking type, and I find it not only more comfortable than the >> harder black vibram sole but also much warmer in the cold when spending >> long days standing on my shops concrete floor, or working outside. >> >> Outside of boots... my weekend kickers are Birk Clogs with backs (great >> for cycling too!) super comfortable. >> >> Hope that helps! >> >> On Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 5:37:39 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>> I am thinking of replacing my walking shoes, a worthy but unexceptional >>> pair from an REI parking lot sale a few years ago. >>> >>> I'd like to find something that supports the ankles, has Vibram soles, >>> is not excessively heavy, and that has replaceable -- Goodyear welt? -- >>> soles. Laces only, in case walking shoes have been loaded with >>> bike-shoe-type "technology." >>> >>> Bonus points if they are brown or black leather that can be wax-polished >>> to restore looks. >>> >>> Ideas? >>> >>> Redwing has some likely-looking models, but I know next to nothing about >>> walking boots. >>> >>> Suggestions? >>> >>> Thanks, Patrick >>> -- >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Patrick Moore >>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bbb8d8c2-fed1-459e-8127-424370c18b5c%40googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/bbb8d8c2-fed1-459e-8127-424370c18b5c%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > > > -- > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum > > > > -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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