They re not quite so hard on the wallet in multipacks and subscriptions.
Red wing iron ranger amber harness vs copper.
I have a pair of 8111 s amber iron ranger and 2963 s copper yuma blacksmiths both fit identically.
I m looking to get a pair of iron rangers in the standard amber harness colour.
And the size 11 red wings fit pretty damn good with dress socks.
The amber harness appears a bit more formal and perhaps more versatile but pics over on reddit on how the copper ages are great looking.
Red wing shoes.
On top of that the red wing iron ranger has extra heel protection for better support.
The red wing iron ranger is easily recognised by its double leather toecap to provide an extra measure of safety.
I ve been to the local red wing store and finally settled on the iron ranger.
Copper rough tough leather 8111.
I wear an 11 in clark s sperry s bass pf flyers etc.
It s rich buttery and looks great with wear.
The red wing amber harness ages beautiful and all natural marks remain visible.
Got a good deal on em from.
The amber harness is a finished leather while the copper rough and tough is a semi finished leather.
When looking at the pictures of iron rangers in crt and ah the colours look very similar.
Foot tanning company my understanding of the oil tanning process is that it is similar to chrome tanning but with an extra step of applying oils and waxes that help the leather stay strong and be more water resistant.
In my opinion the amber is a bit more versatile do to it s smoother leather.
Oxblood mesa is off the wall and a little harder to match but is beautiful too.
It will stay looking that way too if it s not scuffed to hell.
Copper rough and tough is a little played out to me but a lot of people like it since it sort of gives you a worn in look right out of the box.
The copper is and always will be uber casual.
I might have been able to squeeze into a 10 5 but it would have sucked for the first month.
Amber harness is my favorite leather that rw has.
Copper rough and tough vs amber harness iron rangers.
For the life of me i can t choose between the amber harness leather and the copper rough and tough.
I currently own a pair of blacksmiths in copper rough and tough.
I equally like both.
Cr t will age and patina sooner.
Amber harness leather both of these leathers are oil tanned at red wing s own tannery.
The red wing 8111 iron ranger has a vibram 430 mini lug outsole.
Sizing down is relative.
An incredibly comfortable pair of underwear thanks to their light and airy lyocell material and lack of a fabric label.