Red WingMen's 8113 Lace-Up

From the moment you take them out of the box, the quality and attention to detail is obvious. I have received multiple compliments on them while standing around at the pub. They simply look outstanding. I also love the smell of new leather and they have that in spades. These are likely the best made boots I own.Sizing was my biggest concern before they arrived. They are comfortable but take a bit to break in properly. That being said, I've had no issues. I did not try the boots on before ordering but instead spent hours scouring reviews to determine the best size. My original intent was to size down by 1/2, per many reviews and recommendations, but then my actual sized boot dropped dramatically in price so I ordered those. I've never worn Red Wings before but I have worn boots my entire life. I typically wear size 10 UK but I have a similar pair of Grenson boots that are 9.5 and a Frye lace-up that is 10.5. I went with 10 for the Red Wing. It fits my right foot perfectly but is a little large on my left. I wear thick Smart Wool socks and I wear a thin liner sock on my left and have had no issues. I've been wearing them for two weeks now and will often walk to the market and back, about 5 kilometres. They are a tad narrow but are long and my left boot has 3/4 inch spare room at the toe. I bought some inexpensive leather inserts for both, which seems to have helped. No foot pain, no complaints.They are comfortable, look great, and make me feel like a man - a real man with hair on his chest, a deep voice, and who doesn't get the hiccups when eating spicy food. Yeah, I feel like that man. You can too. Probably.

These are my first Red Wing boots, I'd heard nothing but good things about them. Except... the Iron Ranger has a reputation for being a tough boot to break in. I've had mine almost a month and have worn them about four times a week, the second week being pretty tough on my poor feet. However, once you pass that phase and the leather starts to give, they are *very* comfortable. In terms of the looks, these are smart-casual and the amber harness colour I chose looks great in my opinion. The speed-lacing at the top of the boot is handy too.A couple of points - one of my feet is a near half-size bigger than the other (10.5 / 11) I went for size 11 and they are fine on both feet. I also carry a long-term ankle injury, these boots feel very supportive around the ankle / heel and I feel confident wearing them.All in all, I'm very happy with the boots and would definitely buy another pair of Red Wings in the future.

I bought these boots from the seller BASE. The sole is Nitrile Vibram. No surprises regarding the quality of the boots so I'll jump straight to the sizing info.First the numbers. I measured the length and width of my foot placing it between two boxes and standing full weight barely touching the boxes (so I can feel barely that it touches but with no pressure at all). The length is 275 mm (millimeters) and width is 105 mm. Then I measured circumference along the line (which is not perpendicular to the side of the foot) that goes through furthest protrusions on the sides of the foot - the joint of the thumb on one side and the joint of the little toe on the other side - 265 mm. The size of the boots is 9D US / 8 UK / 42 EU / 27 CM.So how do they fit. When I put shoes on with normal sock I have probably 1 centimeter of space left for the thumbs. At least this is what I can feel pushing boot's toe area and feeling where my thumb is. Centimeter is not a lot. It only guaranties that when I walk my thumbs don't touch and push against the wall of toe box which would be a disaster. At first the boots felt gently tight, after skin softens from the warmth of the feet the feeling is more as lf I would wear the Rehband support for the feet, and after some time the tightness somewhat diminishes and the feet feel gently immobilized/secured. I don't know if my feet's anatomy corresponds so good to the last, but I don't feel pressure in any particular area but gentle tightness on whole feet as if boots would wrap around them. I don't need to break them in with pain. I just got out and walked. Probably if I started to walk really fast with long strides the friction would appear somewhere, but considering how stiff they are when you hold them in hands and how they wrap around feet when you put them - they fit perfectly.Considerations. If I would wear really thick socks or have longer feet than 275 mm or somewhat square toe area of the feet I would probably go with the size 8.5 UK.

Bought to fit 11 for 11 with wool socks. In fact I could have even went up more on right foot. Toe box is meant to be half empty, don't expect these to stretch during break in get them to fit...Leather feels thinner on sides compared to 2013 pair but gauge changes with every pair so w/e. Laces are same from old pair and tbh i think theyre the best I never change them, sole is lighter with a commando grip now rather than dress. Still the best smart work boot. Hope chippewa starts being sold in UK too.Price goes up every year but I'm still not bothered. Still gonna buy em

I only wish they offered multiple widths in Europe because I would love to keep them. As it is, the standard width "D" are uncomfortably narrow. I can see why people love these boots if they can get a pair to fit.