Thread: Shoes

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Actually, Jimmy, like many things formerly made the USA, my understanding is many of the Redwing Boots are now made.....in.....China. I don't know the definitive answer on this, but that's what I recall.

Red Wings have a Chinese and domestic version of every boot. The domestics cost around $70 more per pair.


And if you like Red Wings but don't want to pay so much try Thorogoods. They are american made and I have a pair for 2 years and only needed 1 resole.

Originally Posted by meleii

I second the Red Wing wedges with the moccasin toe. I've been an Ironworker for 6 years out of local 420.

As for casual shoes I prefer good old Chuck Taylors.

Good to see another Ironworker on here. I've been with local 55 for 15 years. Try the Redwing model 678. It has the round toe and black wedge sole. No stitches to blow out, and that sole is indestructible.

Originally Posted by Rodbuster55

Good to see another Ironworker on here. I've been with local 55 for 15 years. Try the Redwing model 678. It has the round toe and black wedge sole. No stitches to blow out, and that sole is indestructible.

I really prefer the Thorogoods but they have really soft soles so they wear quite fast. But they have great grip on the iron especially on those cold days.

I like sporty footwear.

Currently I wear La Sportiva Boulder X



For heavy snow situations Asolo Fugitive GTX



Summer time sneakers or Chaco sandals.

I can't remember the last time I didn't wear Allen Edmonds. Lol

Originally Posted by meleii

Red Wings have a Chinese and domestic version of every boot. The domestics cost around $70 more per pair.


And if you like Red Wings but don't want to pay so much try Thorogoods. They are american made and I have a pair for 2 years and only needed 1 resole.

Red Wing is a local company for me. I have known many that have made a good living from them or their supporting businesses. And a bunch that have lost their jobs with the transfer of their plants. Worx is their foreign made label. I will not buy them.

If you are a Union worker they have a great Union discount! I am an Operating Engineer with local 70.

Originally Posted by 32t

Red Wing is a local company for me. I have known many that have made a good living from them or their supporting businesses. And a bunch that have lost their jobs with the transfer of their plants. Worx is their foreign made label. I will not buy them.

If you are a Union worker they have a great Union discount! I am an Operating Engineer with local 70.

I accidentally bought a pair of Red Wings that had made in USA on the box but the tongue had made in China on it. I got in touch with them and they sent me a domestic pair free of charge and let me keep the Chinese pair (I gave them away).

Nothing beats a pair of classic Airforce One's to rock with nice denim.

Originally Posted by meleii

I accidentally bought a pair of Red Wings that had made in USA on the box but the tongue had made in China on it. I got in touch with them and they sent me a domestic pair free of charge and let me keep the Chinese pair (I gave them away).

Sad to hear.

Originally Posted by brooksie967

Nothing beats a pair of classic Airforce One's to rock with nice denim.

They don't look like they've ever been worn .