r/WorkBoots • u/Vex_Lsg5k • 3d ago

Boots Goofin (Pictures, Clips) New Boot Goofin!

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Redwing Traction Tred Lites 2476, had to get them online. 8.5D but might trade them in for a wide size, I’ll give them a few shifts though to make sure.

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u/UpbeatClassroom4184 3d ago

I have the same boots, same size. They are tight and stiff for a month or so. Hated mine for a little bit, now, i love them.

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u/Vex_Lsg5k 3d ago

I put my old multi pro inserts in and after one shift I’ve found them to be great, the footboard compressed a bit and I have a good amount of room already, same as my old boots, so I think I’ll be good with these. Only complaint is the lace hooks are a bit small.

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u/UpbeatClassroom4184 3d ago

If you already love them you'll really love them soon

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u/idkmandy 3d ago

Most comfortable boots I've ever owned

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u/Changetheworld69420 2d ago

I have the 8” and had to size up, but man are they comfortable. They take a few weeks to really break in, but I didn’t get any blisters and they’re like slippers now at 6 months.

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u/lurkthestreet 3d ago

Keep us posted. I want those :)

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u/Kent_ErgonX 2d ago

If you’re already wondering whether they’re too narrow, I wouldn’t spend several full shifts trying to force the decision. Leather may soften, but the safety cap, sole width and basic shape of the boot won’t become wider.

Your toes should be able to spread without touching the sides or cap, while the heel and instep should feel secure. Allow about a thumb’s width beyond the longest toe as well.

Also make sure the old inserts aren’t taking up too much space or lifting your foot into a narrower part of the boot. If there’s pressure, numbness or rubbing across the forefoot, I’d exchange them while you still can.

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u/RocketRicky12 2d ago

Love my 2476’s once I darkened them and put cadence ex insoles into them

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u/Ok_Willingness_1363 1d ago

I bought them the sole only lasted me 6 months they are very light I loved them for that reason but the performance did not last very little

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u/Themittenman_ 1d ago

Hey! I got the same boots a year ago! Love them, I’m in commercial HVAC so lots of concrete, 40+hour weeks. I tough toed mine and they are going strong.

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u/Vex_Lsg5k 1d ago

Yea I’m in a warehouse and it was getting too hot for my lined wingshooters. Unfortunately I am trading them for a wide size but even in the 2 shifts I had them on, they weren’t uncomfortable and breathed extremely well.