Red Wing Shoes Men's 6" Classic Moc Boot

 

 

 I have worn these boots for three days. I bought these boots to replace a pair of Doc's that I was able to destroy in 6 months of wear. I wear boots to work six days per week and spend the entire time standing on hard, slippery surfaces in a kitchen environment. The soles of my retired Doc's were worn smooth and had split wide-open, so I am hoping that Red Wing boots will outlast the sadly departed pair.

My first three days have been torture. The boots are challenging me to break them in. My ankles are rubbed raw at the collar of the boot and my smallest toe is killing me. As far as support and comfort, the overall sense I have is that they may one day be very comfortable to wear and may possibly provide great support. As of the end of the third day, I view them as adversaries.

Gimme a week and another bottle of advil to really know if I will like them enough to justify the cost.

UPDATE:
So, I wore these boots for a day of yard work. I doubled up on socks and SOAKED my feet under the outdoor faucet. With soaked boots, I walked them dry and whadda ya know, they are now comfortable. Did this drill one more time the following week and they now fit like a glove and are remarkably comfortable boots. 

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