Red Wing makes a couple different 6" waterproof boots in 4E / H width (extra extra extra extra wide).
Wingshooter XD, Men’s, 6", Waterproof, Soft Toe, Work Boot
By Red Wing
What one Redditor said
“Couldn’t agree more on proper hiking shoes over trail runners. ... If it’s cold, especially in boggy areas like Scotland, I’m in proper waterproof hiking shoes. ... I just hate wet feet more than anyt”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +waterproof
- +very comfortable
- +durable
- +good
- +can be fixed
- +leather is nice and sturdy
- +comfort
- +Waterproof
Cons
6- −heavy
- −abnormal tread wear
- −poor customer service
- −harder to resole
- −hurt my feet
- −less flex
Where Reddit talks about it
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Reddit reviews
I used to wear Quarrys I had 3 pairs in a row and went to the super sole 2.0 this last go around. They are pretty decent I’ve been in my current pair for 1 year and the only thing to wear out are the
That red wing is my favorite boot.
The 2412 is insulated. If you wanna wear them year around get the 2414, not to be biased but the 2414s are the best waterproof leather work boot you'll find. Danm fine boots
Redwing is not as good as they where. I bought a pair for 18 years and after I had abnormal tread wear with in 2 mts 9f wearing was told at the Texas mckinney on 380 that they would do an exchange and
I have no experience with Danner Quarry, but I’ve been using Supersole 2.0 since November and I’m fairly pleased with them. It was rough getting them broken in, but they’ve finally settled in nicely.
The redwings are harder to resole. Your options are to either cut the old sole and sand it down to about an 1/8 of an inch and reglue the new sole or pay extra to replace the plastic welt with a leath
Or have Red Wing do it, back to original.
If you do any kind of hot work the redwings melt because they are made of urethane, if you torch or weld get a rubber sole
First off I am gonna say this I have dealt with Franks. Junior was a genius on reading the fitsheets. I called another time to ask a question and Frank himself answered the phone. He is one of the n
I have the nick’s builder pro safety toe. I opted for the composite toe but they give you the choice of comp or steel. I measured at 10c on brannock and used the nicks width chart to verify that I was
JK was hardly better than redwings.
Red wing super sole x 2533 gets my vote if you need a steel shank
The employer doesn’t have suggestions? Or a deal with a local shop? These are right at $200. Just make sure you get the toe you want. https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/mens-cincinnati-90-degree-
I’m wearing the 8” version of these at this very moment. Currently have a pair of cleats on too since it recently snowed/iced over and our employer makes us wear them. I walk ballast all shift long an
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