Red Wing Shoes Beckman SKU #7371512(View on Zappos.com Classic)

I bought my Red Wing GTs in June. I had read every post to determine if these were the right shoes and to get advice on the size. I love the style and wanted something rugged yet nice. All of the posts are accurate in terms of the size being larger than industry norm. I measured my foot and it came out to be 11, so I ordered a 10 1/2 . It was still too large. I went ahead and ordered a 9 1/2 and it fit snug. My toes and heel are perfect, there's enough room there for them. The middle was way snug and someone posted to get them snug and they will adjust to your feet. I was leery to get them, but they are the right choice. I too recommend to get them snug and they will loosen up. Mine took about 2 weeks wearing them almost every single day for them to get comfortable. I was thinking that I made a mistake, but nope, these are the right size and getting them snug is the way to go. There was some excess leather right at the inside of my ankle and it killed, so I cut out a small piece of the tongue and the pain stopped. That's all there was to it. It was right where the tongue met the eyelet hole area up near the top right at the inside of my ankle. These boots are the best. I ordered black because I figured they would be more appropriate for wearing for business on casual days. I usually wear a 10 1/2 and so ordering this much smaller made me a little nervous in that I was worried that if I kept them and they didn't loosen up, then I would be stuck with some great boots that were the wrong size. So for me, I made sure that my toes and heel were not bound and that only the middle was snug as someone mentioned. And as always, Zappos is absolutely the best in terms of customer service. I ordered them on a Friday night and they arrived on Monday! The returns arrived in 2 days, the day after I sent back the first order. And of course I was concerned about the cost, but for me, I won't need to get another shoe like this for a while and since they're leather, I can clean the dirt/dust off easily. In all, these boots are truly worth it for the cost. Just make sure that your toes and heel are fine and then the middle will loosen up and they'll feel great. Thanks.

Handsome boot, a bit "redder" in real life than the image might make you think. Inside lighting makes the black cherry look quite like the picture, step outside and look down and you might be surprised! I\'ve gotten more than a few comments from coworkers, friends and passersby alike.\r\n\r\nI put myself through college working in Red Wing boots, and continue to think they are some of the finest footwear regarding materials and craftsmanship. \r\n\r\nOther reviews are very correct - 1 size UNDER your normal size. Also, consider adding a shoe insert if you need extra cushion or arch support.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, Zappos delivery & service was...wonderful. ;-)

Best Boot Ever! Many have stated that these boots took a long time to break in, and I found this not to be true. They were well broken in after a week, but perhaps I am hard on my boots. The size felt about right as well. ZAPPOS is the BEST place to order shoes. I placed my order around noon on a Monday and got them around the same time on a Tuesday. UNBELIEVABLE! Great boot, great shoe store.

Good enough for your old man - good enough for you - What you have here are a pair of WWII combat boots made out of lots nicer leather than the GI originals. These are first rate, American made, working boots that should last you for four or five years no matter how rough you are on them. You will need to break these puppies in, so don't figure on taking them out of the box and going for a five mile hike. It will take you a few weeks to break these boots in right, so get a couple of pairs of heavy wool socks, and don't be in a hurry. After about two or three weeks you will find that the leather has conformed to your foot exactly and the sole padding has shaped itself to the bottoms of you feel. If you are looking for a rugged, good looking, pair of go anywhere boots, that will last for years, and these are them. If you have wide feet, get them a half size larger than your normal shoe size.

Respect the classics!!! I own a pair of Iron Rangers as well. Both boots are true classics. Nuff said! Look, feel, quality...110%.

Fantastic, too heavy, difficult to size... I love this boot. It is obviously built to last and it looks great. That said, it's just not the best match for my foot. My normal size is 10, but the Gentleman Traveler 10 was quite large - lots of heel slipping with every step and an almost clown-shoe like appearance with my chicken legs. So I exchanged it for a 9. (There was no 9.5, unfortunately.) The 9 was near impossible to even slip onto my foot, and while there's just enough room for my toes, it really binds the rest of my foot. The leather is very strong and I'm unsure about just how effective a stretching attempt would be. I can get the boot on without too much grunting and grimacing if I use a shoe horn, but is it really worth it? Again, fantastic boot, but be prepared to have some sizing issues and a possibly painful break-in period.

Very impressive - My first impressions are that this is a very well crafted leather product, and it is truly, as others have accurately pointed out, sized large. I did the right thing by ordering a half size smaller. My wearing of this boot will most definitely be for casual dress, it is much too much nice for use as a work boot. I also would recommend an aftermarket insole. I have initially slipped a Superfeet Green insole in for now and am breaking it in around the house.

Boot will last a lifetime, but... The red wing gentleman traveler is an outstanding boot. Even at its current price, the boot is a great value. Pros: leather quality is outstanding. Construction is superior - just what you'd expect from Red Wing. And the style and last are timeless. Owning this boot means you have classic taste - square toed loafer wearers need not apply. Cons: the boot is incredibly stiff and will require a considerable break-in period. Also, the fit is fair - about 1/2 size large. The heel is bit wide as I noticed considerable slippage without adding a heel pad. Nonetheless, this is definitely a must have, just be prepared to invest time to get the fit right.

I couldn't be any happier - Casual, comfortable, stylish - is there anything more you need from a boot?