Red Wing Shoes Men's 6" Gentleman Traveler Boot | | |
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Be quite the Gentleman Traveler in this boot from Red Wing Shoes. Contrast stitching brings mild style to the classic design, while the leather and rubber outsole provides unbeatable shock-absorption.
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Red Wing Gentleman Traveler Boots... a top - quality, versatile Boot! Pull this pair of Boots on with some nice jeans and head out with your gal for the evening! Available with Black or Black Cherry leather uppers, you'll get unmatched durability for years of wear. Water-resistant leather uppers repel precipitation so you don't have to worry about going out in the elements. Features a fully-cushioned insole that cradles your feet for comfort all day long! Casual Boots: Leather and rubber outsole delivers superior shock-absorbing support; 5 1/2" shaft; 10" circumference; Each Boot weighs approx. 27 ozs.; State Size and Color. Going out on the town? Not without your Red Wings. Order Now! Men's Red Wing Gentleman Traveler Boots
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 Work boots with style need breaking in October 15, 2008
Shimone Samuel (Burlingame, California)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought these to use as motorcycle boots but also for their style and reputation. The break-in period has been painful but only lasted a week or so. A friend noted they do not ship with insoles so you'll have to buy those separately. You'll want a good pair of insoles from a hiking store not the pads you buy at the drug store.
One warning: I noticed a huge number of black marks on the floors in my house and traced it to these boots!
I'd give them 4 stars for style, 3 for comfort, and 4 for value.
Update September 2009: These are by far the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever worn. I liken them to wearing a pair of cinder blocks. If I walk in them for any longer than 15 minutes I'm limping, and longer than that and I need a week to heal my ankles. Maybe I'm old (early 30s) but all the weight is at the bottom and there's a lot of it. I rarely walk in them because they are my motorcycle boots but recently I was given a pair of proper motorcycle boots as a gift and these are getting thrown in the closet for the next time I need form over function.
 One of the nices boots I've ever owned! July 24, 2009
Budajoe69 (LA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very nice, high quality boots -- made the old fashion way! Could not find any errors / defects in craftsmanship. Stiching all looks good! Full grain leather, not too stiff, but quite thick and supple. I choose the Black Cherry color -- very, very pretty -- goes very well with Khaki colored pants, also jeans. In the dark, they almost look black, but in good light, the cherry color really comes through.
As for the fit, I found the boots comfortable right out of box, a bit of heel slippage, but not overly so -- As these wouldn't be an everyday shoe for me, and I didn't want to go through a lengthy break in process, I ended up strapped them on, and then did some jumping jacks, lunges, and all other sorts of excercise with them on, oh, for about an hour, worked up quite the sweat, but hey, boots are now nice and borken in.
Very comfortable, no blisters, break in was NOT bad (like I said, do some heavy wearing for about an hour or two, and you should be fine.)
As for sizing, I'm usually a 10.5 - 11 in sneakers, and I got these in a 10D, and they fit perfect. They do come unsoled, so I ended up buying some padded insoles, but found they just make the boot too tight -- now after breakin, they don't need them at all -- like I said, very comfortable.
I paid for my pair $210.00 with free shipping & NO tax through an Amazon merchant -- you can't beat that price and for the money, these are very high quality, long lasting boots, made in the US of A -- these are not some cheaply made, trendy style, sissy boots, but rather, a rugged, classically styled boot with exceptional build quality, and character.
Highly recommended!
Boots the way they used to make them September 23, 2009
L. C. Gard
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
These boots are not built like your modern Chinese tennis shoes. They won't wear out in a couple of years like the imported junk does. They are made with heavy leather sewn to a heavy leather sole. The sole has a rubber tread half sole sewn on that can be replaced. The basic construction reminds me of my old Corcoran jump boots from the Army (1969) without the cap toe. Those old boots lasted me through about thirty years and five or six half sole replacements. They don't have a padded insole, just the bottom of the boot lined with a smooth leather. The leather uppers are heavy and stiff and need a lot of breaking in. I rubbed down the insides with mink oil and have logged about fifteen miles of urban hiking in them and they still aren't completely broken in, but that's OK with me. Once these boots soften up and get really broken in I know they will last me longer (probably) than I will need them. I wear a pair of Redwing Number 452 work boots in size 11B for hobby farming on weekends. These Gentleman Traveler boots in size 11D (marked on the box) fit me just the same as the 452's in 11B (although the 452's are made of a lighter and softer leather with a bonded sole).
Gentman Traveler vs. 1000 Mile Boot December 28, 2009
uh okay (CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I tried both the Gentleman Traveler and the similar looking 1000 Mile Boot by Wolverine.
Aesthetically, I preferred the 1000 Mile boot for its darker, wood-like sole and quick-lace eyelets. The toe is slightly less bulbous than the GT.
However, I was won over by the Gentleman Travelers in the end because the leather is noticeably better quality. The leather on the 1000 Mile boots just seemed "cheaper", and the construction felt like they had cut corners. I also preferred the rubber grips on the bottom of the GTs. The 1000 Mile boots felt a bit slippery, even on carpet. I went for the dark cherry color and am very happy with the purchase. They're are incredibly sturdy boots, and after two months of moderate wear, they still look brand new.
As others have stated below, the break-in period is quite painful. Mine took approximately 7 or 8 wearings before they softened enough to wear them an entire day. On a friend's advice, I bought a $5 tin of mink oil and rubbed them down. Now they are perfectly supple and broken in quite nicely. Don't give up on them right away. You'll have sore ankles the first few outings.
Overall, very happy. Took off one star for the painful break-in period and light colored sole.
A Red Wing fan. September 2, 2009
C. lutzka
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After retiring a pair of 1975 classics, I found the GT. Made in the United States of real leather, it is one fine boot.
I fits one half size smaller than actual foot size, and molds to the foot real well. Hated to give up on the old classics,
but the GT's are going to be a fine replacement. I also own two other pairs of Red Wings which I also love. I have switched
from wearing running shoes to the GT for everyday wear. A high quality boot made in America by Americans. Thank you.
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