FeloniousFunk t1_is7rpdz wrote on October 13, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Reply to comment by LowGradePlayer in Quality boots for work or dress down? by kaosburn

Red Wing ain’t what they used to be, at least that’s what I hear.

LowGradePlayer t1_is7t2mh wrote on October 13, 2022 at 10:39 PM

When did you get your last pair?

I got mine six weeks ago.

FeloniousFunk t1_is7ujqw wrote on October 13, 2022 at 10:50 PM

I’ve never bought a pair, based on the advice from this sub I believe.

IIRC they started outsourcing so they’re not 100% US made anymore and QC has declined along with modifications to their warranty/repair system.

You can read a lot of mixed reviews by searching this sub for Red Wings, and a couple more over at /r/goodyearwelt (although they tend to discuss the US-made Heritage line mostly). Every old-timer seems to swear by them though.