Hey man loved the video! I work for redwing and I definitely agree the flat waxed laces suck, we the blacksmith comes with those laces to and I always give the customer an extra set of laces. I think lacing boots tight is a military thing (US Army) because I did the same thing and snapped the laces within a few days. I saw a comment where someone said the midsole is “cardboard” but it’s definitely a piece of full grain leather. Whenever I went to resole mine I took the old midsole and cut it in half and I could see grain structure. The midsole is sanded down near the for foot to allow for better adhesion to the rubber midsole, if you were to glue a rubber midsole to a full grain leather without sanding it wouldn’t adhere as well. I’ve had my 9060s for 3 years now. they’re the only thing I wear and I love them.
Great video, thank you! Fwiw, I have a pair of Viberg 2030s in Horween’s Saddletan Chromepak. They have tons of loose grain 8:57, which really surprised me. I have abused those boots, like no other pair I've every owned, so maybe that's just "par for the course". That said, I couldn't love those boots more! Cheers
Loose grain normally happens when the loose parts of the hide are used, like the belly. It is not necessarily weaker, but it is softer. I had a pair of boots where the left shoe was loose grain and right tight grain. That looks much worse, it looks like they were made from different hides.
3:39 I believe they are fibreboard midsoles. There are a couple re-craft videos of the Beckman on RUclips and the midsole is cardboard, as is the heel rand.
@@ivanska3099 It depends on what you consider the midsole I guess. But there is definitely a layer of fibreboard in the midsole. I guess technically the outsole is leather with a rubber sole protector. Still the midsole is cardboard. There are plenty of cobblers on youtube that have verified it. Heel rand is also cardboard.
Great video, thank you!! Most boots i end up replacing my laces with paracord. It is stronger and more reliable then regular laces. Also i like my laces lomger then most supply anyways. To be able to tie around my ankles. Like you i like a firm tight fit. As well i usually carry paracord with me for whatever need i may have. In the off chance i break a lace i have extra. Good luck in the contest!! Cheers, beers and whiskey 🤠 🥃
@@Kudusole i learned the hard way and at the time worked with guys that wouldn't let anyone live anything down. 🤣 Never made the same mistake twice if it could be helped 🤷♂️
Hi, I have size US 8 of the 875 of Red of these beautiful 9060 will I have to buy the same size?. I imagine they are just slightly narrower not shorter, correct? Thank you👋🏻
Great!!! they are perfect!! I ask you for advice, it is better to use your product immediately to nourish the skin. or should I use them for a few months first? Thank you
@CarmeV46 good to hear! I would say given they are not too old stocks and weren't sitting on the shelf for a long time, also the leather is oiled. Therefore wear them for a bit and treat them when needed!
Hey man loved the video! I work for redwing and I definitely agree the flat waxed laces suck, we the blacksmith comes with those laces to and I always give the customer an extra set of laces. I think lacing boots tight is a military thing (US Army) because I did the same thing and snapped the laces within a few days. I saw a comment where someone said the midsole is “cardboard” but it’s definitely a piece of full grain leather. Whenever I went to resole mine I took the old midsole and cut it in half and I could see grain structure. The midsole is sanded down near the for foot to allow for better adhesion to the rubber midsole, if you were to glue a rubber midsole to a full grain leather without sanding it wouldn’t adhere as well. I’ve had my 9060s for 3 years now. they’re the only thing I wear and I love them.
Thanks for the information! Yes, I love these Redwings!
Great video, thank you! Fwiw, I have a pair of Viberg 2030s in Horween’s Saddletan Chromepak. They have tons of loose grain 8:57, which really surprised me. I have abused those boots, like no other pair I've every owned, so maybe that's just "par for the course". That said, I couldn't love those boots more! Cheers
You can wear these dressed up or casual...It's REDWING's best boot ever!!
Loose grain normally happens when the loose parts of the hide are used, like the belly. It is not necessarily weaker, but it is softer. I had a pair of boots where the left shoe was loose grain and right tight grain. That looks much worse, it looks like they were made from different hides.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Good luck in the Thunderdome
3:39 I believe they are fibreboard midsoles. There are a couple re-craft videos of the Beckman on RUclips and the midsole is cardboard, as is the heel rand.
Damn I didn't know that!! Thanks tor the info
Not true
@@ivanska3099 It depends on what you consider the midsole I guess. But there is definitely a layer of fibreboard in the midsole. I guess technically the outsole is leather with a rubber sole protector. Still the midsole is cardboard. There are plenty of cobblers on youtube that have verified it. Heel rand is also cardboard.
@@HGQjazz leatherboard
@@ivanska3099 tomato tomato. I am not hating' on Beckman's -- they're my favorite boot! I have two pairs 9016 and 9011.
Loose
Grain just adds character.🤷♂️
thats just how the leather is
I got a final review on them! But they are really tough and hardwearing
Looks like creasing. Grain break not so much.
I have both these boots. Don't love the shape of my 9060s. The boot isn't made for my foot. Both super cool though.
You must have them broken inn...It takes 2 month's
@@jansing327 thanks, but I know what I'm talking about.
Great video, thank you!!
Most boots i end up replacing my laces with paracord. It is stronger and more reliable then regular laces.
Also i like my laces lomger then most supply anyways. To be able to tie around my ankles. Like you i like a firm tight fit.
As well i usually carry paracord with me for whatever need i may have. In the off chance i break a lace i have extra.
Good luck in the contest!!
Cheers, beers and whiskey 🤠 🥃
Great tip! I might need to start brining an extra pair of laces like you haha
@@Kudusole i learned the hard way and at the time worked with guys that wouldn't let anyone live anything down. 🤣
Never made the same mistake twice if it could be helped 🤷♂️
Hi, I have size US 8 of the 875 of Red of these beautiful 9060 will I have to buy the same size?. I imagine they are just slightly narrower not shorter, correct? Thank you👋🏻
Yes I have the same size cuz I got 875s too
@@Kudusole Thank you so much, you helped me, I just ordered them and I can't wait for them to arrive👋🏻
@@CarmeV46 how are you liking it?
Great!!! they are perfect!! I ask you for advice, it is better to use your product immediately to nourish the skin. or should I use them for a few months first? Thank you
@CarmeV46 good to hear! I would say given they are not too old stocks and weren't sitting on the shelf for a long time, also the leather is oiled. Therefore wear them for a bit and treat them when needed!
did you size the same for IR and the 9060?
I got the same size yes!