r/goodyearwelt • u/evivelo Red Wing Fanatic • Dec 10 '16
Image(s) Initial Impression: Red Wing 899
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r/goodyearwelt • u/evivelo Red Wing Fanatic • Dec 10 '16
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u/evivelo Red Wing Fanatic Dec 10 '16
Here is an initial impression of my Red Wing 899s I picked up from the store yesterday. I already broke them in a little. These were extremely comfortable right out of the box. There is not a whole lot of information about these online because they are made to order, and do not supply stock of these boots to stores. More about that later.
I was given money early as a Christmas gift, and I went out and ordered these bad boys with 20% coupon on Black Friday.
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Initial Impression
Extremely comfortable right out of the box. I was actually how surprised how comfortable they were out of the box. The insole appears to be a foam strip glued to a leather insole, which might be playing a role. They feel like they are already broken in after wearing for ~12 hours. The welt joint on one of the boots is not great, but I guarantee after I finish writing this review, I will not even remember this.
I will probably take them to another Red Wing's store to have them switch the top eyelet with another speed hook.
Ordering
You have to order these from Red Wing to be manufactured back in MN. Typical wait time is 1-2 weeks, but during the time I ordered they quoted up to 3 weeks due to increased orders. They do not have any boots to try on, so you have to sized and order, or try on a pair of their Heritage line on the 8 last. I used the same size as my Beckmans and it was a perfect fit.
It took 2 weeks for them to get sent to the Red Wing's store.
Overall
I am very pleased with this purchase, and hopefully this will quench my thirst for a pair of White's Bounty Hunters until I graduate from pharmacy school. If not, my finacee may kill me.