tldr; Red Wing Blacksmiths have a good look and solid build quality, but some users find them uncomfortable and less refined than other boots.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Red Wing Blacksmith
“Great job! I think you need to let these die and move on to a boot that can last longer than 5 years. Getting a pair of Red Wings at a local shop is a great option and that’s a perfectly reasonable upgrade. Maybe take a few days to explore the rainbow and shop around but there’s no doubt a pair of Iron Rangers or Blacksmiths will be an improvement. But seriously, great job showing those Thursdays off and taking them to the limit. That’s art.”
“Biggest regret is my first pair of GYW shoes... The Red Wing Blacksmiths the shop told me to go 2 sizes down in and gave me a Mortons neuroma. Only wore my running shoes today, so nothing worth photographing.”
374 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026