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Anyone see these yet? I really like 'em. A great alternate-just try to disregard the "100 year" logo on the side.




have a nice day.

Is the sole partly made of leather?

They don't look too bad...price?


TAZ

Can you post a link to where you found these?

Thanks!
=jp=

That's funny, 'cause I just got a picture of those this very morning from Manufaktum (a company that sells stuff that is made like "back in the days" here in Germany).

They'll be available from October from Manufaktum.

After all the trouble I've had with my #405, I think I'll get a pair of these. What's the retail price in the U.S.?!

Regards,

Marc

Hi Marc.

Do you know what the euro price is ? The UK version of their site doesn't show it yet.

KT

Now I REALLY like the looks of these Redwings. Wonder if they'll show up in the local Redwing stores, or are just going to be one of the 'online only' type offerings that Redwings occasionally does?

Thanks for the heads up, TR! These are REALLY nice looking boots, and I have to say that every pair of Redwings I've ever owned have always been extremely comfortable.

Regards! Michaelson

Man, those look noce! All they'd need are speed laces, but even so, they're beauts! I'd be curious to know what the pricetag reads, too.

bink

Great find Texas Raider

these are nice looking boots but i havent found them on the US or Europe redwing sites. they must be some special anniversary deal or something.
- Joe

Alright, there needs to be a new rule...no pictures of great products without letting on where we can get them!!! The suspense is killing me, Raider! Where are you at - Plano? I'm down the street, and I'm coming to find you if you don't let on!

Seriously though, those are the best looking Indy wannabes around. I have the Jcrew Deckers, and they don't even come close compared to these. I got my plastic ready to go Raider, just need the URL!

im sure like most of the good Indy wannabe redwings, there only for sale in europe . Come on Texas Raider, spill it
- Joe

dont think so,
as there are new moc to indy look alikes avalible on the us site.
well see...

Hey folks,

I just called my local Redwing store, and they have this one available. It doesn't seem to be online, though, and the proprietor said she thinks it is exclusive to the brick-and-mortar (not internet) stores.

They have it here for $200, with a shorter version for $179.

=jp=

If you're going to spend two hundred, you might as well through in an extra eighty and get the real deal. Just my opinion though.

Steve

Boy what a BARGAIN!!!

So far I only know the price of the similar looking round toe version from Manufactum. These are also to celebrate the 100 years in biz and are 328$ (or 269 Euro)! Here they are: http://www.manufactum.de/group/189147/d ... 773.0.html

So I reckon it'll be 328$ for the mock toe version as well.

Available at www.manufactum.de from October.

Regards,

Marc

GEEEZZZ!! Sorry folks, forgot the price! . Actually, I found them on that auction site we don't speak of! They are only $49.00 there.(starting bid) but they aren't going for much more than that. Do a search spelling Red Wing (as two words) and 1908 (red wing 1908), you'll find them there. I GOT DIBS ON THE FIRST SIZE 7 THAT SHOWS UP (please)



have a nice day.

I had noticed these on "that site" as well, and was immediately drawn to them, especially given that we know Indy was originally supposed to wear Readwings. Guess this is a look at what might have been in Indy (foot)-gear.

Had no idea of that retail price though.

binkmeisterRick wrote:Man, those look nice! All they'd need are speed laces, but even so, they're beauts! I'd be curious to know what the pricetag reads, too.
bink

Exactly what I was thinking!

Any idea how much shorter the shorter version would be? If just slightly then those may be better..wonder if the model number is the same?

Doug C

Redwing boots in London at least start at about $255. Time to look at the site that shall not be be named.

Or else wait till I am next in SF. Can you buy 405's from stock in the shop?

KT

I'm kicking myself I was in SF in Feb wandering around market street etc I didn;t know about Aldens then. So close and yet so far!!!!!

Does anyone know if redwings run large or small?

Thanks,
=jp=

I'm actually really pleased that they don't have speed laces because speed laces chew through your shoelaces after awhile.

Rob wrote:I'm actually really pleased that they don't have speed laces because speed laces chew through your shoelaces after awhile.

... and catch your hems apparently.

Well, I decided to pick up a pair and won the auction, so I will let you all know how they're sized (+/-) and post more picks and a review. I have the JCREW Deckers, which are not as comfortable as I would like. I've heard Redwings are super comfortable.

Texas Jones wrote:Well, I decided to pick up a pair and won the auction, so I will let you all know how they're sized (+/-) and post more picks and a review. I have the JCREW Deckers, which are not as comfortable as I would like. I've heard Redwings are super comfortable.

I won an auction for some size 10s, so I'll have some hopefully late next week.

Got them today. They look pretty nice and fit well. I'll have to ware them for a week or so and see how they feel after that. The toung is kind of odd. It's all connected to the sides. The toe is kind of big and stiff compaired to the flater profile of the Aldens. I'll have to put weight on them or something to flaten them out some. Of course I might try to post some pictures, but you've seen them already so maybe I'll hold off.

I got mine yesterday. I'm sure they'll work out nicely. I was surprised by the tongue as well, but found they really didn't hinder the comfort of these boots. Should help if you happen to step in a puddle though!!

I picked up some RedWings recently - they seem to be a pretty true fit. I generally wear a 9 1/2, not too wide, not to narrow - and their 9 1/2 D nailed it. Took a little breaking in, but good boots.

Pic here: 202

EDIT: Forgot the details...I picked up the 202 model - the only drawback was a SLIGHT comfort pad around the top of the cuff, but no one will ever see it unless the boot is off. It's a red/oxford finish, but it's wearing off fairly easily and giving it a nice worn-in look. Cost me around $150 (or so) direct at a RedWings store in town (here in the US).

That 1908 TR found I think is a better look...just couldn't find it anywhere. Most of the cool styles are not available in the US, or no longer being made.

I did a little acetone work on mine. Not much. Took the shine off and hit the high spots with a little "ware". It brings out the lighter truck chase color too. Check out the heal. I'll get the rest of the ware from actually waring them. This is a compairison pic (L distressed, R new)

I put some pecards on them after I was done with both to sofen them up a little and protect the leather some.

did someone say there was a shorter version?

Adam

I think so, but I haven't seen any links, pictures, or style numbers.
I'm not sure why you would want them shorter. They look about right to me.

ill have to head to my local red wing store tomorrow.
Ill see if i can get more pictures.

They do look like excellent boots, Doc. Thanks for the real pics!



have a nice day.

I cant seem to find any of those on that particular auction site? Anybody seen any lately?

Guess they are out or haven't relisted what they had left. It was only a couple weeks ago that I got mine from that place. Seller was nokomisonline

Alot cooler sitting in a classroom all day.
I also tend to get blisters with 6" boots, so i need to wear
socks and liners with them.
Adam

UNFORTUNATELY, I just found out that Red Wing is only selling these in Europe and other places overseas, but us in the good ol' US are S.O.L. I called their 800 number and was told this by customer service. [insert favorite swear here]

I guess we'll have to get all of our shoes from potato. (sorry, wrong thread).


Schorsch, where are you located? Want to pick me up a pair of 12D's?

Best Regards,

Paul Stenhouse

Paul_Stenhouse wrote:UNFORTUNATELY, I just found out that Red Wing is only selling these in Europe and other places overseas, but us in the good ol' US are S.O.L.

Yep, I was afraid that would be the case again. Thanks for the confirmation, Paul. - J

Man, I swear! And I always thought Red Wings was an American company, is it not? Where is it based? Also, I want to scream everytime I visit their website. I know this has been discussed before and I'm not interested in rehatching it but it's rediculous that both, scratch that - ALL their markets can't get the same products. It's really frustrating, sorry for the rant.

Doug C

Doug - I think you perfectly synthesized the collective rant of all the US gearheads who've looked into the Red Wings as alternatives - no worries, bud. - J

figures!

I headed to the redwing store today,
and they said they never heard of such a model.
Adam

I printed out info sheets and pics of ALL the models I was interested in - about a dozen. To a TEE - ALL of the Indy-esque ones were UK-only offerings.

The salesclerk didn't know anything about an Indy look to a boot, of course, but her take on it was that all the cool and interesting variations that should sell great here for some reason were only marketed in Europe - like for some reason they didn't 'test well' here or something. She could TRY to order something, but she'd always been told NO before.

I also found out what's up w/ that crazy 'crepe' sole...according to her, it may wear down really fast (sometimes in as little as two months!) but that type of sole is meant to withstand high heat w/o melting. Apparently, iron workers are some of their core customer market, so they still market it for them. And while I was there, someone came in w/ a voucher to pick up work boots. They still provide as much if not more boots for actual work use than for casual/dress, apparently.

In short, anything in the 8000 series of boot models were NOT available so far as I know. I did find something else that looked Indy-ish to me...I forget which - a close cousin of something cool - and believe it or not, it was on clearance, down from something like $150 to $50 or 60 - but they only ever carried it in BLACK (yeah, again, she said no color variants in the US for that model) and it turned out not to be my size...up until I found that out, I was seriously considering buying it anyway and trying to find a way to lighten it... but we took a look at it together and figured out it was black clean through the leather. Bleah.

Does anyone know if redwings run large or small?

I have a pair of the 202 as well. I bought my normal size but I needed a wide width. The D was too narrow. I'm not real crazy about the red color. I wonder if acetone would work on these as well, taking off some of the shine and color.

I used the acetone just to distress them a little. It will take the shine off too. (basicly just go over them lightly) If anything it's going to lighten them up some, probably not really want you want, but I'm not sure what the red color is exactly. Becareful or you can easily go down to the bare leather color if you rub too much or too hard.

Indyjim wrote:

Does anyone know if redwings run large or small?

I have a pair of the 202 as well. I bought my normal size but I needed a wide width. The D was too narrow. I'm not real crazy about the red color. I wonder if acetone would work on these as well, taking off some of the shine and color.

Have you scuffed em up at all yet? Because that deep red is coming right off mine, looking much more like a reddish/tan leather underneath. If I just scuffed one boot off the other I bet I could wear most of it right off in a hurry, but I'm hard enough on stuff, I think two more weeks of just being Jerry ought to do it.

Underneath the color is much lighter, so I believe after MUCH usage (including knee deep mud) they will look close to the color of the Indy Magnoli boots on the main page:
http://www.indygear.com/gear/boots.shtml

there are still some on there. I saw a 10.5, couple of 11's and a 12.


have a nice day.

Sorry to dig up an old topic, but sense these are rather rare and a top notch close enough, I thought I'd notify every one to check the Bazaar later today. I'll be listing a pair on ebay this evening.

Edit: They are up and there's a link in the Bazaar.

IndyDoc wrote:Sorry to dig up an old topic, but sense these are rather rare and a top notch close enough, I thought I'd notify every one to check the Bazaar later today. I'll be listing a pair on ebay this evening.

If those were size 11, I'd be bidding big time..........

Excellent boots, the 1908s!! They were my first Indy-style boots since it's easier to get 1908s in Europe than Aldens. Some webshops in Germany have them available, if anyone is interested I'd post the links.