Customer Reviews Red Wing Heritage 6" Iron Ranger

My first pair of Red Wing boots. They were a little rough breaking in, but once I applied Red Wing mink oil, they softened up. After about a month of non stop wear, they're very comfortable. Overall, I'm very pleased with them.

I've had my Iron Rangers for a year and a half and they are great. The leather is as tough as it gets, which takes some work to break in, but holds up better than cheaper boots. I burn through sneakers and cheaper boots in a matter of months with work, but these have really lasted. The cork sole is great in most conditions, except snow or mud. I resoled mine with a lugged vibram sole last winter and now they are perfect. Keep them oiled and they'll last a lifetime.

Zappos is GREAT! Free no hassle returns, great customer service and good prices! These boots were a gift for our son and he loves them! We ordered a half size larger, but they were too big, so ended up with 11.5 E (pretty true to size). Look great!

These boots rock! I really contemplated spending this much money, but it was worth it. The quality is top-notch. I purchased a medium width, and thought they were too tight, so also purchased a wide (EE) width. After comparing, I stuck with the medium-width knowing that they are leather and will relax after a while. In only a day of wearing them, they don't feel that snug anymore, and I can tell they are going to be very comfortable. This boot appears (so far) to be well worth the money!

I have these in brown (8111), and they are perhaps my fave pair of boots. Decided to get them in black, and they do not disappoint. Stiff out the box, but with the right care, they will break in perfectly. I'm typically a 9.5D in most shoes, but with these you have to go down 1/2 size, so the 9D is perfect. Use Red Wing boot oil to condition them. To break them in, run a pair of thick socks under hot water, put them on, then wear the boots around your house for like an hour. Repeat once if necessary. They will break in perfectly. The SB Foot leather on these are top quality. Also, these boots are somewhat narrow compared to the Doc Martens Made in England's and the Alden 405's.

These boots are amazing. Craftsmanship ship was top notch and I could immediately tell they were handmade. I suggest some good boot oil to speed up the break in time. It took about a month to break mine and once I did I feel in love. It's a great looking boot with a retro vibe.

My husband has been wearing these for 3 weeks straight and absolutely loves them. They were comfortable out of the box, but they are still breaking in. Definitely recommend buy two pair, 1 at a 1/2 size down and 1 at a whole size down. These do run a bit small, but will stretch with use. Also, the laces will seem short at first, but will stretch as they wear in too. He highly recommends these boots.

Not a lot of wear time in these yet, but initial impressions are great boot! Stylish, rugged at the same time. Not really meant for heavy duty outdoor use. Reiterate what most others have said is these run BIG. I usually wear 12-13 shoes. Had to go down to an 11 on these.

This is a 3-year follow-up. This boot was on the verge of painful for the first 2-3 weeks. It took a long time to break in. I wear cotton/wool blend Wigwam raglan socks and these boot were still a project. However, after 2-3 weeks of break-in, these boots really started to "work in" and became really comfortable. Now, after 3+ years they are absolutely my favorite shoes. I rub them with Mink Oil about twice per year. I also wash them alternately with Saddle Soap about twice per year. These boots are really amazing. In Tennessee I wear them year-round and constantly get compliments on them in a very professional working environment. I will be buying a second pair within the next year just so I have another pair, in case they discontinue them. This is by-far my favorite shoe. It will be yours also, if you're man enough the get them broken in. :)

A truly great looking boot, but the sizing is very odd -- long and very narrow. The black only comes in "D" width, which really feels about like a "B" (narrow). The Amber comes in a "EE", which is probably about like a "D."

Just became my new favorite casual wear. I love this boot. Thought it might not be comfortable without an insole and all but that's not the case. I wear a 12 in most sneakers but had to go down to an 11 for this boot. So like most reviews I would consider going to a store To try one on first.

I have five pairs of Red Wings in various styles. I rank Red Wings at the top of list for quality, comfort, and durability. Reading all of the rave reviews left me with a need to comment about these boots and the other Red Wings. It's about the sizing of the boots. These are not like shoes in terms of fit. They feel large in the correct size, but that is because they allow for wearing boot socks and not the thin cotton socks worn with shoes. A nice thick boot sock fills out the boot just right. Tighten the laces to adjust the fit for the different thickness of the socks and the fit becomes perfect. If I went down in size there wouldn't be room for the thickness of boot socks. I buy from Zappos and from the Red Wing store near my house. Talking with the store owner has helped me to get the right size in my Red Wings. It's the size I normally wear and yes they fit roomy, but that is good and not bad. I can wear boot socks, but not my shoe socks. Boots fit differently than shoes so as I have purchased my pairs of Red Wings I have also purchased boot socks so I have the right fit and feel in my Red Wings.

Absolutely love this boot. I have been wearing them five days a week for about a month, and they are starting to break in nicely. Great with jeans for a casual look. As for sizing, I found them to be one half size smaller than my Nike's, but true to size when compared with Converse high tops.

This is my second pair of Red Wings. As a more rigid design, these did take a few days of wear to break in but since then they've been excellent. High quality, long lasting design and materials. I expect to enjoy these for years.

Great boot. I usually wear a 10.5 to 11 and I ordered a 10 wide in these boots. The fit is great and they are extremely comfortable right out of the box. I cant wait to get them broken in.

Customer service was as advertised. Despite a few logistical hiccups, the team at Zappos made every effort to assure that I was a satisfied customer. I am a Zappos customer for life.

First and foremost, size down! As other reviews said, these run large. I bought a full size smaller, and they are breaking in to be a perfect fit. They are a good looking and sturdy boot. The out-sole is well made and slip resistant. By slip resistant, I mean to oil, grease, etc. The flat sole is not good in snowy or icy conditions! I have been wearing mine consistently for the last month, and they are really beginning to break in. Until they do, expect it to be stiff and, if you wear them all day early on, expect to have sore feet. I would highly recommend these to anyone who wants a sturdy good looking boot that should last a very long time.

I love these boots. I bought mine in black. I ordered one full size down, I am normally a 10 in Nike and purchased a 9 in these boots. You want the fit to be snug because they slowly stretch and conform to your feet. They are a little uncomfortable for the first week. Now fit like gloves.

Owing to the price, I waited a while to to purchase these boots. I try to buy american product even if there is a slight price premium, but these stung a bit. After reading the reviews here I thought I would give them a shot. I was lucky enough to have a RedWings store near by so I could try them on. I usually wear a 10 to 10.5 these were a perfect fit in a size 8.5. The sales person did not looks surprised, she just smiled and said they ran big. I did a 2 mile walk with the dogs wearing my new boots and literally no hot spots or rubbing. Honestly, a perfect fit. I also found out they they give you free shoe laces for life, will do any stitching repair at no charge (they send them in) and they will resole them for more. These are a great pair of american made boots. If you are on the fence, take the leap, I think you will be very happy.

These are great. They take a few days to break in, but then are incredibly comfortable. Super sturdy. And they work with jeans or khakis in the office. They run about a 1/2 size larger, so size down.

Unbelievably sweet. Hands down the best boot I've ever owned. When these wear out, I'm buying the same pair over and over again.

I contemplated this purchase for a long time due to cost. I am a Red Wing fan, in 15 years I have worn four pair of dress shoes daily for work. Resole them and keep on going. Two pair of casual boots still going strong. So my concern was not Red Wing, it was which style of the Heritage to get. I was looking for something that I could wear with jeans and khakis, dressed up or down, but give a manly looking shoe. I looked at many different styles. Thankfully I decided on Iron rangers. I absolutely love these boots. They give you a sense of confidence, they scream out look at me as you walk into a room. I am tempted to buy another pair to wear in place of my outside Red Wing cowboy boot style, that I work in the yard with. I want to keep one pair looking fresh and oiled. I think they look great with what ever you wear. I wore with jeans and a sports coat to church today, look great. I can't say enough about iron rangers. If in doubt, buy them. They are stiff as people have mentioned. I had to cut the edge of the tongue with scissors, on my left inside foot. The fold in the tongue landed on my ankle in a very bad way. I wore these to a conference at Caesar's Palace in Vegas the day I received them. I had to wear them 12 hours a day for four days. That was a forced break in of the boots, I had to walk miles per day. Once I got the tongue fixed no problems. I did go into a local Red Wing shoe store and try these on before I ordered to get correct fit. Same cost in store as here on line, but I had a gift card that I could only use on Zappos. My first purchase with Zappos, I must say a pleasure to do business with. Zappos top notch service.

Really beautiful, boots. Xmas gift for my husband. He's 11 or 11 1/2 in Adidas sneakers and a 12 in Dr Martins. Size 11 felt a little big but with good socks he loves them. No break in time. Walked the dogs on Xmas day in them and fell in love.

Although I did not purchase my Iron Rangers from Zappos (I have a Red Wing dealer down the street from me) I did want to provide my sizing impressions. I measured a 13½ on my left foot and just shy of 13 on my right. The 12 fit my larger foot just right and was a bit large for my right (though an insole in both could alleviate much of this). In all, I would say that these run one size big (at least for the larger sizes). My overall impressions are that these boots are a class act; I really cannot say anything negative about the styling. They are simply timeless and made with old world craftsmanship. The soles are totally flat. I wore mine out of the store into over 8" of snow and had to watch my step. That being said, these boots can easily go from office casual, to the wood shop to dinner without hassle. I just may have to buy another pair!

I usually don't wear boots and stick to my running shoes, but these are turning into my favorite pair of footwear. I considered a pair of Frye boots, but with the quick laces on the top and overall quality of construction I decided to go with Redwings. I wear size 11 in every pair of running shoes I own, but I had to order a full size down (10) for these to fit properly (I still have room for my arch supports). They feel better every time I put them on, so give them a week or two for the leather to break in. They are worth every penny of the cost! Be cautious on snow and ice as the leather bottom is slick!