Red Wing Heritage Men's Beckman Round 6" Boot

Description

Red Wing makes all their shoes to an extremely high standard – they want them to last, to be supportive, and to look good. Their Beckman boot hits all these targets. Quality leather is burnished and subtly topstitched for a timeless feel, while comfort is assured by a cushioned insole that keeps you dry and supported underfoot. Leather soles get mega slip-resistance from lug rubber zones.Features a bump toe for more room up-front Red Wing makes all their shoes to an extremely high standard &ndash, they want them to last, to be supportive, and to look good. Their Beckman boot hits all these targets. Quality leather is burnished and subtly topstitched for a timeless feel, while comfort is assured by a cushioned insole that keeps you dry and supported underfoot. Leather soles get mega slip-resistance from lug rubber zones. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); For almost a century, Red Wing Shoes has been producing top-quality work boots and shoes. It started with a corner store in the quiet river town of Red Wing, Minn. Today, Red Wing Shoes produces thousands of handmade shoes every day, making their legendary quality available worldwide. A true American success story, Red Wing Shoes provided footwear for the U.S. Military in both World Wars. Norman Rockwell created artwork for the company during the 1960s. And in the new global economy, Red Wing Shoes continues to evolve to meet the needs of a new generation, with more than 150 styles perfect for work or play. Red Wing Shoes is legendary for producing tough, durable footwear that can handle any challenge. Their shoes and boots are created with four principles in mind: quality, durability, comfort, and craftsmanship. Each is given a hand inspection before being sent out the door, to ensure that it meets Red Wing Shoes' exacting standards. And the quality of their footwear is guaranteed. So look to Red Wing Shoes first for footwear that lasts. See more Review: Important staple for every man's wardrobe - Hey folks, I'd thought I'd take a shot and give these things a review. To be candid, this is my first pair of genuine, high grade leather shoes, period. I had the unfortunate experience of being raised on payless shoes and what not.. Long story short, I've had foot issues over the past few years. Some of it related to diet and weight, some to the form of my foot, and some for the poor quality shoes that I have been so keen to come in contact with. I had always admired Red Wings, mostly because I would wander in to the Red Wing stores from time to time as a kid and marvel at the quality, and the price.. When I had the revelation that I should invest in foot wear, Red Wing was the first name that came to mind. I did some brief searching, read the reviews for this specific pair, liked the style, and ordered them. The following is what transpired: Upon first fit, they were tight, both in fit and trying to get the suckers on. It didn't bother me, I was too busy admiring the craftsmanship and quality. Once I laced them up properly, I felt something I had never felt before.. a boot that wraps around your foot, almost as if I had grown a second layer of thick, kick ass black skin. I will admit, after a couple days of pretty continuous use (10 hours at work and a bunch around the house) they still have the ability to make my foot sore. The good part is that, as the day progresses, the pain becomes less and less pronounced, until finally it stops towards the end of the day. The pain comes back upon next use, but again it disappears before long. I have no past experience with leather shoes, as I said before, so I can not comment on how they might compare, but I can say with confidence that these are the best pair of shoes/boots I have ever owned. So much so, that I purchased a pair of 1907's from Red Wing, and I love them almost equally as well! (The 1907's are for work, these bad boys are for when I want to dress to impress and rock it). Bottom line, these are highly recommended. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with these boots, provided there feet are fairly 'normal' and they can tolerate the initial pain. The unfortunate part to me, is that in order to get a good feeling boot, you need to go through pain. If my foot problems were present now, there would be no way to break these things in. Keep that in mind if you are looking for something to help resolve chronic foot problems. Otherwise, enjoy! PS, fellas, you'll be getting plenty of compliments ;) Review: Hesitated due to cost. Took me forever to finally do it. Worth every penny. - It took me about 2 years to buy these boots. Usually, I look for boots in the $60-$100 range, and replace them about every 18 months. But every week or so, I'd check desertcart and other online sellers to see if the price of these apparently perfect boots would ever drop. It didn't. But my pop is a die-hard RedWing fan, having an impressive collection that includes some pair older than I am. "Do you like buying boots?" He asked. "No," I replied. "Then buy these, and don't ever have to buy any again." Now that I have them, I see what he means. It's night and day to any other pair I've ever owned. Sure, at first they were stiff, and there was a hotspot along the side of my foot after the second day of all-day wear, but two-weeks later, they fit perfectly and are as comfortable as a good sneaker. They look sharp and I get compliments constantly (I bought the "Cigar" color). They were true to size for me. I bought the same size I wear in Timbs, if that helps. I wear them in my busy office where I'm often on my feet, and also at home, where I work for hours as a carpenter. I've also worn them out about the town. Nasty New England ice hasn't proven a problem, and feet stay warm and dry during long, rainy city walks. In fact, I'd say that for long walking, these are the best things I've ever strapped to my feet; even better than my runners. I may not have much to offer folks who are considering these but already own a few other pair of pricey boots, except I can say that they're exquisitely crafted, comfortable, and as I said, look sharp as heck with jeans. To those who are unsure about spending this much, but are tired of the boot let-down or having to have four pairs of boots because the "do-alls" are always too expensive, I say go for it. The moment they're on your feet, the cost will make sense. Edit: I've now had these boots for a whole year, wearing the absolute heck out of them, and they look even better than the day I bought them. I oiled them with some pine-tar boot protector and they darkened at first, almost too much, and it broke my heart, but then they lightened back up. The age around the toebox adds awesome character and the more I wear these, the more people comment on them, and the more comfortable they get. Still my absolute favorite footwear.