![]() I originally wore these boots for an hour or two a day around the house before I considered them comfortable enough to wear as a dedicated work boot. This allows for the rest of the boot to break in. This was fixed temporarily by keeping the top 3 eyelets unlaces. The folds of leather caused some rubbing and pressure around my ankles. But this did cause a point of discomfort for me. The tongue on the Red Wing 875 boots does a great job a providing waterproofing because it’s attached to the sides of the uppers a few inches higher than they are on other brands of boots. This got better over time as the boots broke in but I did experience blisters around my small toe and big toe.Īnother pain point is around the gusseted tongue. I did experience some pinching around where the boot creases at the top of the toe box (where the laces meet the toe box). These boots run narrow (more on this below) so expect to break in the width of the boot especially around the widest part of your foot around the toe box. It feels as there are a few layers of high quality leather stacked in each panel. The leather on the uppers is very tough and rigid. You can feel the ruggedness when you wear these boots. The tough break in period is mostly do to their rugged construction. The Red Wing 875 wedge boots is one of the tougher work boots to initially break in. Those in a hurry to wear a new pair of boots for work may be better off with a pair of Thorogood wedge boots. But that longer break in period is something to consider especially if you intend to use these boots for work. After this break in period the boots were very comfortable. Here I’m going to go over the initial break in period as well as how these boots fit. I’ve owned these boots for years now and have resolled them once since I’ve purchased them. And for the money, there isn’t a better moc-toe boot available.One of Red Wing’s most popular work boot models is their 875 classic moc toe boot. The Perry boots aren't designed for fighting remote wildfires, but they are perfect for daily wear at the worksite, the garage or the office. "I think it gives the average consumer a chance to get into a pair of White’s to feel the quality difference." "Taking out the wholesaler made this possible," Kinney says. What's more, by selling it directly to customers White's is able to offer it for the incredible price of $270. It offers an incredible value with standout materials and industry-leading construction. If you’re a fan of moc-toe work boots, White’s Perry should be at the top of your list. "All this helps minimize wear or hot spots which translates to a no break in period." ![]() "The design just hugs your feet with very little foot or heel slop," Kinney says. Though the toe box is roomy, the upper wraps around the foot and ankle, providing welcome support. "You will sit back on your heels which is not good for your back." ![]() "You can’t add a ton of arch when using a crepe sole or the boot won’t be balanced," Kinney says. And unlike White's other models with substantial arches, it has just a small amount of arch. This shape, like other moc-toe styles, a roomy toe box. The pattern is built around the new Arch-Ease 1972 last (a design based loosely on the popular 610 last). The Seidel leather upper paired with a 3mm-thick flexible leather insole means these boots will move with you without sacrificing durability. ![]() The Perry boots are immediately comfortable from the first wear and require little to no break in. Because of this - and the poly crepe sole - these boots are noticeably lighter and more flexible than White's other offerings. Where White's traditional models have a substantial all-leather arch, insole and midsole, the Perry has a smaller arch and a rubber midsole (due to the wedge crepe sole). But unlike the Smokejumper, the Perry's upper has an everyday-friendly 6-inch height, two rows of speed hooks and a moc toe.ĭeviating further from the Smokejumper, the Perry has a 360-degree Goodyear welt making it more affordable than White's boots with handsewn stitchdown construction, but it can easily be resoled. The upper has four rows of stitching where the vamp meets the upper and triple-needle stitching at other stress points. Like White’s traditional work boots, this model has an external counter cover providing extra durability and added comfort. "These patterns were designed by Otto White over a century ago and have withstood the test of time," says White's president Eric Kinney. ![]() While the Perry is new for the brand, White's didn't reinvent the wheel and used its iconic Smokejumper upper pattern as a base for the new style. ![]()
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