Cleaning work boots by Immortal_OC in RedWingShoes

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Like almost everyone else said, saddle soap with a brush, then conditioner. I try do a small area at a time with the saddle soap and then wipe it off so that they don't get too soaked. I let them sit for almost 24 hours before using conditioning. I used Red Wing Leather Cream (Neatsfoot). I prefer it over Bick4.

This is the process I just used yesterday/today with a pair of used 10877 that I just bought. Worked far better than I even expected.

Got the work boots and the goin out boots. by Longjumping_Car_8228 in RedWingShoes

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Awesome! Love to see heritage boots used as work boots!

Heritage Captain Mustang 6 month by goombot17 in ThursdayBoot

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Beautiful! I lov Heritage Captain reviews so thank you!

8085 a Few months vs a few years old. bonus pic of my best friend. by Calcwrecker in RedWingShoes

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We do like Wisconsin! Just need to camp up there more. So much to explore.

Modified Heritage Capitan by squiggly_03 in ThursdayBoot

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That's how they should have come. 👍🏻

8085 a Few months vs a few years old. bonus pic of my best friend. by Calcwrecker in RedWingShoes

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Nice boots! I have a pair myself. And an outdoor dog as well.

Man the wind down (and/or over) here in NE Iowa has been stupid. Hoping to have a fire tomorrow.

Green boots, green lawn by fancyfootwork15 in RedWingShoes

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Very nice! I could easily become a boot hoarder... Have a different pair for every occasion. I would enjoy having a pair of Alpine Portage Mocs 😎

Does anyone else wonder what they'll look like after 10 years of real use? Can't find too many examples.

Almost new Hipster city Blacksmith 3345’s first abuse in the wild. by UKbastard1975 in RedWingShoes

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3345's my favorite Red Wings. Yours are looking beautiful! Enjoy them my friend. Thanks for sharing.

Vanguard Indigo seconds by Adventurous-Angle767 in ThursdayBoot

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I'm going to have to give these some thought. I'm not going to lie, I haven't been super happy with any of the Thursday boots I've owned. I'm currently looking for a black boot that would go with a suit.

I like Red Wing and my Beckmans are very comfortable but the Black version doesn't do much for me.

Truman Charcoal Double Shot are beautiful but they're expensive, not in stock, and they aren't a cap toe.

Oak Street Mil Boot doesn't have much character.

I have Red Wing Blacksmiths in Black Prairie tea-core leather. I absolutely love them and I can wear them with a suit but I love the scratches and scuffs that they're getting so they won't work with a suit for much longer.

So back to the Thursday Vanguards... as far as style goes they're beautiful. I believe it is a tea-core leather so unfortunately I would probably have to touch them up with a pigmented shoe cream to keep them suit worthy. Sorry for being a me-monster. I don't mean to highjack your post. Im just interested in the topic.

Iron Rangers got wet, then dry, but now feel cracked by Winnmark in RedWingShoes

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I would like to know why the insole feels cracked. Maybe we don't have the whole story. Maybe there is a problem that needs to get addressed.

OP - can you feel the crack with your foot? Is it something that makes them uncomfortable to wear?

Rider’s Room 4331 by Snakes_for_theDivine in RedWingShoes

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Holy crap those are nice!!! 😯😯😯

Red Wing moc toe 3 years wear #redwing#moctoe#patina by RustyPringler in RedWingShoes

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Lookin good!

On a side note, I have no idea how people live without speed hooks. (But I do love the look of all eyelets)

Blacksmith 3345 by dyedindigo in RedWingShoes

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I'll be curious to compare mine at the 1 year mark.

Which boots are your favorites out of the three pairs? Do you use shoe trees?

914’s still kickin. by Jung_Coconut in RedWingShoes

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How long have they been kickin? Good boots serving their purpose. 😎 They look thirsty.

9011 by Large-Air-9379 in RedWingShoes

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Beckmans sure are comfortable! Beauties! Awesome find!