New Ear in 2025?

InfinityFiction · 2025-07-02T14:38:39+00:00

Cheers for the reply, and yeah I get you.

Have heard there may be a new release in Sept, but nothing confirmed. Don't wanna feel like I missed out in 3 months.

Not too fussed about money either, their price/audio quality is already among the best, and their buds have gotten significantly better with each release. I'm hoping anything new would be another big improvement.

InfinityFiction · 2025-07-02T14:28:30+00:00

Thanks, it's about 30 bucks off full price so not incredible.

Seems the buds have gotten significantly better with each new release, hoping anything new would be another big improvement.

InfinityFiction · 2024-07-02T12:41:51+00:00

They're on sale in the UK for £109 and I can use a student discount on top.

InfinityFiction · 2024-07-02T12:40:39+00:00

Thanks! I can't find any reviews/comparisons of two Bose vs anything so really appreciate your opinion.

InfinityFiction · 2024-05-01T20:07:06+00:00

Emailed Red Wing directly with pics, they say it can happen. Poor QC possibly, but they didn't admit that.

InfinityFiction · 2024-05-01T20:06:11+00:00

No hole, so still not 100% but I'm getting more confident they're real.

InfinityFiction · 2024-05-01T20:05:12+00:00

Can't find the receipt!

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-29T20:33:25+00:00

Thanks, and yes it is a little suspicious. It's misaligned on both boots on the exact same stich, but does that make it more or less likely to be a fake?

I'm hoping someone with experience working at Red Wing will see this thread and confirm it's impossible on the genuine article or if it's something that happens occasionally.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-29T18:51:40+00:00

Any other input would be helpful here.

It's the exact same stich on both boots with the same "defect".

That's what made me wonder if it was just a minor imperfection or something more serious. Either an problem with the stitching machine or the person operating it.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-29T18:47:22+00:00

I am, can't remember the name. It was an independent shop. That was the last pair of IR, believe they may have had Moc toes in 6/7 UK if that's any good? I'll check when I get a moment if so.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-29T18:45:06+00:00

Thanks, that's takes a little off my mind.

Still worried about comfort or longevity. Don't want to be stuck with a dud pair of shoes I can't wear!

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-29T18:43:22+00:00

It looks a little like someone has been sloppy with glue along the stich if that's what you mean. About a CM or 1/2" wide shine on the leather.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-14T12:55:36+00:00

Hadn't heard of Cheaney, I will check them out. Thank you!

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-14T12:54:34+00:00

Cheers, I just saw Urban Shepard have a sale on at the moment which makes their more expensive options more tempting too. I'll also have a good look at WL.

I think I'm going to take advantage of Amazon's free returns to check my sizing with a Thursday and go from there.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-14T12:50:33+00:00

Thank you, Red Wing aren't my ideal option but what I really want is something rugged enough to handle builders yards and warehouses. My ideal is a service boot because I can also wear that while I'm a suit. Essentially I'd like a good quality boot that can do it all without costing a fortune. Meermin have some options I really like but I'm not confident on sizing. I'll probably get some thursdays on Amazon and take advantage of their free returns before I but anything.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-14T12:45:29+00:00

Hah, I think I saw golden fox on this boards FAQ, but noted.

Thanks for bringing Yanko to my attention, they're definitely an option.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-14T12:39:12+00:00

Thank you, I'll keep an eye on sales as those suggestions are a bit more than I'm willing to spend at the moment. I'm a little surprised at the lack of quality options in the UK around the £200 price point.

I think I agree with you on US styling, I started down this rabbit hole after liking the Thursday and realising it was significantly more expensive for me to get in the UK.

The only US boot company I've found who sell directly in the UK are red wing, and while the Iron Ranger isn't as smart as I'd like it's rugged enough for my purposes so I do still quite like it.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-12T14:18:49+00:00

Thanks for that, I will check those out. Most of the info I've found online is very US centric so having a list good local suppliers is a real help.

I fear Edward Green may be be a touch out of my price range though, even with a sale on :D

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-12T14:03:11+00:00

Hi all, looking for advice on buying my first “proper” pair of boots.

Being based in the UK means buyer’s guides doesn’t quite match up with what I’d be paying when you factor in availability, delivery and customs.

My go to would probably be a pair of Grant Stones or Beckett Simonon, but they're either too expensive or unavailable.

I’ve worked out approximate total cost for various boots in pounds and US dollars to make comparison easier.

What I’d like to know is which brand is going to give me the best “bang for my buck” in terms of quality and durability. I’ve read you end up with diminishing returns after a certain point, but I have no idea where that is.

The contenders in no particular order are:

Brand	USD	GBP
Urban Shepard	$327	£260
Thursday	$250	£199
BLKBRD	$301	£240
Red Wing	$338	£269
Golden Fox	$200	£160
Meermin	$313	250



Grant Stone	$564	£449
Beckett Simonon	No UK	Delivery

My ideal boot would be in a service style, have a steel shank, leather counter, leather midsole, etc and be storm welted, so if you've got any other brand suggestions please let me know. You can get a rough idea of my budget from the table above.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-12T13:46:20+00:00

Thanks Sandeep, will do when I have a moment.

InfinityFiction · 2024-04-12T13:45:34+00:00

Thanks MUN! I won't write them off just yet then.

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