Red Wing 08111-3 Men's Lace Up Leather Boot Ankle Boots

I bought the 8119. If you're in doubt about buying these because they're so expensive and you wounder about it's quality, don't be. They are exactly as described. Well built, perfect material. But be aware of 2 important issues that everyone discusses. 1. Size - I went down a full size ! I am a 44 EU in all of my boots and sometimes I need to go up, not down. My sneakers are 45 EU. So I went for 11US/10UK/44EU. It was way too big ! And I compared them with my other boots and they were bigger than all of them !!!! I went down a half size but still it remained bigger so I ended up ordering 10US/9UK/43EU. Maybe the problem is with the conversion, cause usually 11US is a 45EU not 44EU. The shoe last is perfect. My toes don't touch the leather end, and they have room to move. They fit like a glove ! 2. The break in period: For what I read, this model is much softer thant most. This leather is thick, resistant and soft to the touch. You put them on and they feel great, but you know you have to take it easy. Forget the idea to put them on and go for a long walk. I started wearing them around the house and go out for just short minute walks. After some time I would have to take them off. I'm at the end of the first week now and I can wear them on for a full morning or afternoon without complaints. No blisters whatsoever. A few more days and it will be over. Conclusion : There must be a break in period ! After that you're free to enjoy this excellent product !!!

Saw these great boots on Amazon at half normal price, only size available in black was size 7 (41), and only one pair was available. I am a size 7, but everywhere, on Red Wing's website, customer reviews and on the product listing for this item, it recommends buying a size down, luckily they weren't available in size 6 (40) otherwise I would have ordered them in that size. I was fully expecting them to be too big and reluctantly having to return them, but they fit perfectly and instantly feel really comfortable. Cannot understand where sizing down comes from, all I can recommend is stay true to your normal size. That said, the boots are superb, great quality made to last Red Wings.

Great quality and look amazing

I’m wearing UK 8 on my boots. As many people saying half size down it’s recommended, I tough to order UK 7.5. But the description says “true to size”. After sending my size, the seller’s told me that UK 8 should be ok. So I got UK 8 After trying them, I can say they were definitely much larger and couldn’t wear them at all. Unfortunately I had to return it and lose about £30 for this try. Not a happy experience that’s why I’m rating this listing 4 stars. The quality of the leather, sole and boots overall are exceptional in every detail. The best I’ve ever seen and I would give them 10 stars if I could.

This is my fourth poor of red wings and I think the best. I have a pair of Beckmans which are very heavy and have taken me 12 months to break in , but are pretty cool. They are more like workman boots, my chelsea boots and chukkas are good. I had my eye on the iron Ranger and eventually I have go them because of these being available with Vibram soles and the amazing colour. These seem to be made of a softer leather and didn't take long to break in. They are solid and look good, I have had them a week and I am always getting compliments on them. They will be hard wearing and already are very comfortable. For me they fit as expected, and don't rub anywhere. Highly recommended also are Aphrodite clothing from who I get these well within 48 hours of ordering, almost next day.

Very well constructed boots. These are made with superior chain stitching on the old Puritan machines. The leather is thick and tough and should take on a nice patina with age. I had heard that these boots are hard to break in but mine seem comfortable out of the box and will get even more so as the thick leather insole molds to my feet. I usually take a UK 11 but following advice I ordered a half size down and the fit is perfect. Would definitely buy again.

At the price the glaring difference in size from left to right boot was blatantly obvious trying to put a pic in taken just before I sent them back but !!! For some mysterious reason there not letting me load the pic I've now found a way again at that price why are they sending goods out to customers like this???

These boots are and look tough, but surely don' t lack style. The leather is very good, like all Red Wing shoes and boots (I owned 4 pairs). The toes are not steel-made, yet harder than the rest of the boot, and of most shoes... I don' t know if it' s about thicker leather or some plastic insert, but pushing the front part with a finger is very hard, even if in the end it bends. These boots are still very comfortable, I can wear them for long hours even in warm buildings, and can ride a bicycle with them on without feeling any obstacle at moving my feet. At the end of the day, they are more than worth their price... as the saying goes, who spends little, spends twice. Made in the USA