Haha! I just bought a new pair of very worn in iron rangers for an updated video so this timing is great. Love your stuff!
@Bootlosophy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Nick!
@10thAveFreezeOut
3 ай бұрын
I've seen overconditioned boots brought back to some semblance of normalcy by packing them in cat litter. It drew out some of the oils and dried them out. Improved them a lot.
@assadnasralla8539
Жыл бұрын
Hi Teikoh. I like this style of video where you freestyle and actually put the boots to work. I would bet that with time, those older Iron Rangers will look legendary if you keep using them the way you do with some care from time to time.
@drzaius844
Жыл бұрын
Over time, with regular wear the overconditioned pair would dry out and return to normal color. Glad you added the safety glasses! Was a little worried for a moment. I wore my IR for about 8 years, as a daily motorcycle and jobsite boot. Extremely hardy boot and I still wear them occasionally in the snow as an apre ski boot, and people rave about them in that context, but I’ve burned out on the style (for now), and they are pretty common. I’ve replaced them for motorcycle and jobsite visits with Whites MP Sherman, and GS saddle tan Brass Boot when I want pure comfort. Cheers!
@PushCruiser
Жыл бұрын
Ha, it's a Nick [from Stridewise] boot indeed. Dyeing them black sounds like a cool idea. I think it'll work out just fine with something like Fiebings dye. Just gotta make sure to strip out as much of the oil as possible, but I imagine it's hard to mess up dyeing a boot black.
@Brianatthefarm
Жыл бұрын
I read something not long ago about fixing over conditioned boots, and I think they were iron rangers as well. They heated them up with a hair dryer and then used paper towels and cloth rags to absorb the warm oils and waxes. They did that a few times and the results were pretty even and much lighter. Give it a try. Even if you dye it black, the color will likely take better if it’s not over conditioned.
@puma51921
11 ай бұрын
I'm 63 and had a pair at 15. They will last a long time of you take care of them. They are a work boot. They take a bit to wear in. I wouldn't pick them for being a boot you are bent over on all day. Now a days they have become a status boot.
@jonathanjonathan7386
11 ай бұрын
they, and he, looked good in a work context
@Player-125
Жыл бұрын
You can get the oil out with dish soap diluted in warm water and a horsehair brush. Dilution strength depends on how saturated with oil they are. Clean them in a sink or outdoors. Rinse them well, wipe them down with a towel, and let them dry. One time may do it, or it may take 2-3 washes to get it out. You will have to apply some type of conditioner after, but go easy. PS - stuff them with newspaper or paper towels while they dry to help keep the shape of the leather. Set them by an open window or leave them in a cool shady place to dry, and not in direct sun or near a heater or a fire.
@minnesota-hk1vp
Жыл бұрын
Wow seeing them together they are over conditioned lol thank you for sharing
@darrenhall7454
Жыл бұрын
I have a suspicion as work boots, they will become your favourite boots. They will look fantastic with scuffs and scratches. 😁👍
@dcstiger
Жыл бұрын
I don't have much experience with stripping uppers. However Saphir Reno'Mat might be a good way to pull out a lot of the excess conditioner. It's definitely more gentle than acetone. So there's a good chance that the Saphir would not remove the original dye. The old pair might be a good test subject for some kind of patina project.
@Bootlosophy
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had these over a year and they’ve been through multiple renomat, saddle soap, dish soap, acetone and isopropyl alcohol! The conditioning over years of demo at Royal Fairs of boot oil and boot balm is deep!
@dcstiger
Жыл бұрын
@@Bootlosophy Wow I didn't think it was possible for acetone to not remove every bit of oil and wax. Industrial strength degreaser would probably remove the conditioner but destroy the leather in the process.
@grebewater
Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of boots that I’ve over conditioned and there is more than color to worry about. Over conditioning can weaken the leather. I have picked up a few surface cuts that I probably wouldn’t have if I hadn’t softened the finish on them.
@wadejensen3301
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing how these come out!
@dbluntson5243
Жыл бұрын
Dope video. I like this style. Keep them coming. Can’t wait for you to dye them. Later.
@Old_Sailor85
Жыл бұрын
Chelsea boots would be considered slippers at most work sites in the US.
@OnTheScout
Жыл бұрын
I bet a few more weeks of work boot use or hard knock daily wear will beat the conditioning out of them and you will get your initial wish that they become Amber Harness on their own!
@rogerr.8507
Жыл бұрын
I overconditioned some brown boots, but they are getting light again now after 6 months of everyday use. In certain spots they are light for sure 100% I like the oiled dark dark brown color personally.
@kelvinleong4322
7 ай бұрын
Do you have problem breaking in iron ranger? How did you do it???
@richardcartwright5019
Жыл бұрын
I would love to know how the insoles feel? I picked up a pair of 8111s from vinted for £85. The right foot fits perfectly but the left has a little difference in feel. Has taken a few weeks to adjust. I wear roughnecks and have owned many iron rangers over the year's. Just wondering what insoles you use and what's your method with 2nd hand pair of red wings
@rogerr.8507
Жыл бұрын
cant you just leave the oily one next to the dehumidifier, or out in the sun or something?
@carlchea2334
Жыл бұрын
Amber harness is also my favorite color that is offered in the iron rangers. I changed the hardware to dull gilt, the same color as the red wing blacksmith. I thought the nickel hardware stood out too much and with the dull gilt hardware, I can "dress it up" a bit more. What are your thoughts about red wing using nickel hardware on a lot of of their models? It seems like other heritage boot makers rarely choose nickel and instead go with brass or antique brass.
@Bootlosophy
Жыл бұрын
I like the high contrast for a change.
@watchmanexpert
10 ай бұрын
Did you have the 8085 ? I think the amber the leather is softer compared to the 8085
@Bootlosophy
10 ай бұрын
No but I have the 3343 and I can’t say there’s a huge difference in CRT
@organicwest
Жыл бұрын
I see they didn't come with a pair of KNEEPADS!!!
@joefleming2053
Жыл бұрын
What pants are you wearing in this video? Are they Dickies?
@Bootlosophy
Жыл бұрын
Yup!
@Brajin1
Жыл бұрын
You put those things to work. Time for recraft!!! Your going to die them black?
@Bootlosophy
Жыл бұрын
Upcoming video
@edrader
Жыл бұрын
it always amazes me how guys twist themselves into circles explaining how "comfortable" iron rangers and other heritage boots are. you buy IRs to be cool and live the "heritage lifestyle" not to be comfortable
@Bootlosophy
Жыл бұрын
Naaah, that’s what my 5” stiletto heels are for.
@OfDeath
Жыл бұрын
@@Bootlosophy 👠👠😉
@jean-sebastienturgeon5861
Жыл бұрын
@@Bootlosophy only 5 inches???
@186bingo
Жыл бұрын
You’re that guy in a party aren’t 🤦♂️
@Bootlosophy
Жыл бұрын
@@186bingo that's me!!!!
@ludwigkhoury6813
Жыл бұрын
Will be interesting to dye them. You may end up with a Black Teacore effect!
@jorge23483
Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I was thinking 😁
@banbaji
Жыл бұрын
I know they aren't official safety work boots and I mostly work on TV sets but if you don't mind scuffing them, they are pretty darn solid. My father in law makes me do wood workshop stuff, outdoor restoration work and once even a full tear down of an art school with glass shattering everywhere and these boots saved my feet and ankles. You feel indestructible walking on nails, glass and broken wood. Using them for work and hiking is part of the charm of these boots~
@damianmacward1717
Жыл бұрын
They're comfy for hiking?
@aradoran
Жыл бұрын
I have them in Copper Rough & Tough which are fantastic, but had a chance to try on some Amber Harness at a later time…and that leather was some of the best leather I’ve seen in person. I don’t think pictures and videos do it justice. It just had such a quality presence and feel.
@waterfordrs22
24 күн бұрын
Iron Rangers look better in person than they do on a cellphone. There’s a shop in Philly which has Viberg, Lofgren, Wesco and White, along with the comparatively pedestrian Red Wing Heritage line. While not in the league of those others, they certainly are good boots and a solid value. Their Shop Oxford is a great example of where boot and shoe collide. Mine are in a very nice Hawthorne rough out. The Classic Moc has more leather options and they are nice at that. As for the Iron Rangers themselves. I always thought they were a bit clown shoe at the end of the day and tended to favor the Blacksmith, in person, I’d call them aesthetically even.
@WaxySmooth
Жыл бұрын
Officially the only person i know who owns two pairs of 8111s 😂 Glad you got itch scratched! Day by day i’m falling more and more in love with my pair. I just love the whole silhouette of the IRs.
@Vultain
Жыл бұрын
I knew a guy with 3 pairs. He conditioned each one of them different.
@shelgerson
Жыл бұрын
I wish they came in a 3E. I had a pair for a long time but they never really worked for me. Very good leather, and very durable.
@wrenside
Жыл бұрын
with boots there are many factors to consider but let's face it, they got to fit right and for some reason Iron Rangers are the best fitting boot for me. in fact there was little to no break-in needed. and i love the look of the 8111 as well as the copper and black. thanks for another great presentation.
@OfDeath
Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to buy some redwings but I still have not seen a boot from them that does it for me. I don't really have a need for a "true" toe cap since I am never on my knees at my job, but I am on my feet for many hours at a time. So comfort is more important to me than having a "true" toe cap. If I know I am going to do some hard work like building a shed or whatever, I wear my REDBACKs (easy escapes) for that type of thing. Which you can get with a toe cap and steel toe as well.
@jorge23483
Жыл бұрын
Currently I've been collecting some Red Wing's, got my 1st of Blacksmiths in CRT, and 2 IR in Slate Muleskinner anf Black Harness, and a couple of weeks ago I get some Oro Legacy Mocs (loge them so fsr). My IR in Black Harness were my most used footwear (most than my sneakers) for a recent vacation and I just fall in love with them twice-fold, they were worth the funny scene each time I'd been asked to taken them off in airport security 😅. I think the first over-conditioned pair will get better with use as some already commented, but I think it's interesting trying to get them black. Thanks for the video.
@Blueguci
Жыл бұрын
I scratched my GS brass boots in Essex tan and couldn’t get the scratches out. So I decided to dye them a kind of honey gold but I didn’t strip them with acetone and my brass boots ended up being a horrible reddish colour. Then I stripped them with acetone and dyed them a very dark brown and I decided to use them as a work boot, it didn’t take long for the reddish colour to come through but they look great now with this patina and now the tan is coming through the red
@Kratos-bf2jg
Жыл бұрын
I bought two from eBay too black and amber harness. The amber harness was over conditioned and the black one hurts my left ankle
@chiatokwhee2444
Жыл бұрын
I have the same exact model boots! Breaking them in, or rather breaking my feet in, was brutal! But strangely now they’re very comfortable now👍 flexible and stable and the cap toe looks awesome!
@oldbuzzard76
8 ай бұрын
This is a great review . Very in depth , and very well done .
@waxedearth5425
Жыл бұрын
Follow your channel is like going on a boot journey. I love it man.
@jaystrongbow6111
Жыл бұрын
Way to get after that tile, you're in good shape for an old guy (I'm 67) and not as fit! I have a set of hunting boots, a set of hiking boots and Iron Rangers for everything else. I wore my first set out and the uppers were shot. I thought about a different set of everyday boots, but I'd feel kinda girlie wearing anything else but Rangers😁. If you get the correct size break in is easy, and once that footbed molds, comfort is extremely pleasant. Great video.
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